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USAF Looks to Refurbish Engine Ducts on B-1Bs

USAF Looks to Refurbish Engine Ducts on B-1Bs
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Komives, hypersonic employment subject matter expert, orients operational crews of B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-15E Strike Eagle units across Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command on the Air Force’s Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile as they participate in hypersonic weapon familiarization training at Edwards AFB, Calif. on Sept. 28 (U.S. Air Force Photo)

U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command wants a contractor to help renovate the ducts on the Boeing [BA] B-1B bomber's engine bleed air distribution system (EBADS). "Hydrogen embrittlement is common in the titanium [EBADS] ducting on the B-1," an Oct. 4 EBADS performance work statement (PWS) said. "Ruptures in these titanium ducts in unmonitored areas can cause substantial damage to the aircraft due to heat soaking from prolonged exposure to high temperature bleed air, and are a safety concern." "Due…

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