F/RF-111C Modifications and Support

Boeing Australia has ten years experience in support of the F-111 aircraft, both at RAAF Base Amberley and in the US with the F-111 Avionics Upgrade Program, and has established a support network for both design engineering and spares manufacture and sourcing. The company is unrivalled in its knowledge of F-111 systems integration and is nominated as the Design Authority for this scope of work. In addition to this, Boeing Australia is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the post-AUP avionics systems and retains the people and the knowledge required to maintain and enhance these systems.

Nearly 700 Boeing personnel at RAAF Base Amberley are responsible for the F-111 WSBU, WSSF, F-111 Block Upgrade projects and in the support of various workshops on the base, as well as Deeper Maintenance for the RAAF B707 fleet.

With this heritage, Boeing Australia understands and accepts the significant responsibilities associated with the management of airworthiness for the F-111 fleet.

 

 

 

 

Vision

Committed to Supporting the F-111

Boeing Australia is committed to strengthening its strategic partnership with the RAAF with a focus on sustaining the F-111 strike force in defence of Australia through to the retirement of the aircraft from service. This commitment includes our support for deployments, contingencies and exigencies, along with actively encouraging members of our workforce in the RAAF Active Reserve. Strategic Alliances are also being developed with the Defence Science and Technology Organisation and AeroStructures Australia to ensure full involvement with the F-111 Sole Operator Program.

 

Current F-111 Projects

WSBU

In August 2001, Boeing Australia partnered with the Commonwealth of Australia to sign the Weapons System Business Unit (WSBU) contract for the RAAF F-111 fleet. Under this 10-year agreement, Boeing Australia is responsible for deeper-level airframe maintenance and associated through-life support activities.

BUP

Block Upgrade Programs.

• Block C2

• ALE-40 CMDS (Countermeasures dispensing set)
• ALR-62 RWR (Radar warning receiver)
• ALR-2002 (FSED Trial on 1 aircraft)
• A8-132 Prototype Baseline Project (US modified plane baselined to AUP standard to match the fleet)

• Block C3

• EWMS (ALE-47/ALQ -213) (Countermeasures set)
• VADR (Voice & data recorder system)
• ECMPOD Jammer (Electronic countermeasure pod jammer)
• DFCS (Digital flight control system)

• Block C4

• SOW (AGM-142) / 1760 (Statement of work)
• ANDVT (KY-100) Secure Voice

WSSF

F-111 Weapons Systems Support Facility (WSSF) is where new F-111 capabilities are designed, integrated, and lab qualified, prior to aircraft installation.

Various Software OFP builds

Simulation Re-host Project - SEL

Nighthawk Upgrade

 

Capabilities

Current Capabilities

Boeing Australia's support of the RAAF F-111 fleet includes the capabilities necessary to provide comprehensive systems upgrades; modifications & maintenance; simulation and testing; life cycle customer support; ageing aircraft management and manufacture and repair. These capabilities include:

• Program, project & contract management
• Avionics design group A and B
• Electrical & structural airframe design/repair
• Aircraft design drawing office
• Systems/software engineering
• Fleet modification & aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft prototype integration
• Weapons Integration
• Kit/Wire harness production & fabrication
• Ground test, EMI/EMC & flight test
• Simulator (Mission and Laboratory)
• Life Support
• Cold Proof Load Testing
• Fuel tank repair
• Aircraft & surface finishing
• Non-destructive testing
• Hydraulics component maintenance
• Structures & bonded repair
• Wing & flight control maintenance
• LCCS logistics, materials and processes management
• Configuration/Data/Publications management
• Training course development
• Spares and Supply Chain Management
• Reliability, maintainability & supportability

Current Accreditations

• ISO-9001 : 2000 Third Party Accreditation for system design, integration, modification and testing of avionic engineering services, including hardware and software, provision systems for LCCS, including deeper maintenance for military aircraft
• Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) for F-111 Engineering Design, Primary Structure, Hydraulics, Simulator, Fuel System, Oxygen and Accessory Systems
• Authorised Maintenance Organisation (AMO) for F-111 Modification and Deeper Maintenance
• BASC follows leading edge development of the TAMM, with advice and feedback to DGTA