Parts

M2A2 Aiming Circle
TACOM-Rock Island
 		MILPARTS received a 5-year, IDIQ award to produce M2A2 Aiming Circles from US Army TACOM-Rock Island. The first-year is for procurement of 260 complete units and an additional 50 head assemblies. The M2A2 Aiming Circles are low-power telescopes, supported by a base plate for mounting on a tripod. They are used for the precise measurement of the azimuth and elevation angles of ground or aerial targets with respect to a pre-selected baseline for the orientation of indirect fire weapons. They also can be used for topographical surveying. These capabilities help U.S. Army field artillery and mortar battalions to more accurately determine the range and required elevation for firing mortar rounds. Angular measurements in azimuth are indicated on graduated scales and associated micrometers.
CH-53E FLIR Boom Spares
MCAS Cherry Point
 		MILPARTS has completed the manufacture and delivery of four spare part assemblies that are components of the CH-53E Helicopter FLIR Boom Assembly. The FFP work was performed under contract M00146-06-P-J456 to Cherry Point Supply Directorate. The high precision machined parts consisted of the following: 1) NAV94106 Inner Insert, 2) NAV94107-01 Inner Tube, 3) NAV94110-01 Spacer, and 4) NAV94303-01 Bushing. The four unique Boom Assembly parts were manufactured in accordance with a NAVAIR-approved Digital Technical Data Package (DTDP) that was developed by MILPARTS as part of a CH-53E Helicopter FLIR A-Kit Program. Qualification included interchangeability demonstration, aircraft integration, flight validation and a NAVAIR conducted physical configuration audit.
CH-53E Multi-Function Control Unit
NAVAIR PMA-263 through Pioneer UAV, Inc.
 		MILPARTS has completed the manufacture and delivery of four CH-53E Helicopter Multi-Function Control Unit (MFCU) Mounting Assemblies (NAV99000 / NSN 5999-01-420-5529) under contract to Defense Supply Center Columbus. All parts were delivered six weeks ahead of schedule in accordance with the fixed-price DSCC contract SP0920-05-M-3630. The MFCU is one of over 360 unique parts that MILPARTS produces for the USMC as part of the CH-53E Helicopter Night Vision System (HVNS) Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) A-Kit Program. A total of 18 FLIR A-Kits were delivered on time to NAVAIR under a prior order. Parts comprising the kit included cable assemblies, electronic controls, a replacement instrument panel, and the boom mechanism.
GII Thrust Reverser
Computer Sciences Corp. - Advance Technology Division (ATD) - Johnson Support Division
 		MILPARTS completed its reinvention contract with Computer Sciences Corp. - Advance Technology Division (ATD) - Johnson Support Division by delivering a digital Technical Data Package (TDP) for the STA Thrust Reverser Cowlings starboard side. The original starboard thrust reverser was damaged. No detail drawings depicting the complex surfaces existed. Limited specifications for the materials were available. NASA had a sample part from the opposite (port) side. Limited documentation existed to show how this sample part differed from the starboard side thrust reverser cowlings.
C-5 Cowl Latch
Defense Supply Center Richmond
 		MILPARTS has been awarded a FFP contract from the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) to fabricate and deliver two first articles and 131 production C-5 Galaxy Aircraft Cowl Latches. The C-5 System Program Office (SPO) at Warner-Robins AFB, GA tasked DSCR to procure the cowl latches because of demand and the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) was no longer in business. MILPARTS was awarded the contract for most favorable terms of price and schedule.
M60 Gun Mounts
Naval Inventory Control Point - Philadelphia
 		MILPARTS has been awarded an IDIQ contract from the Naval Inventory Control Point - Philadelphia (NAVICP-P) to provide 24 M60 Gun Mounts for the H-3 Helicopter. Under the terms of the award, MILPARTS shall provide all hardware, fabrication, assembly, and checkout of the gun mounts. To help get the program started, NAVAIR provided a sample gun mount, but did not have and drawings or accurate technical data. Because no drawings exist, MILPARTS used its laser data acquisition capability to scan a representative sample of the gun mount, and convert the scan data into a manufacturing ready data package.
Laser Center
AMRDEC PIF Huntsville
 		MILPARTS has been awarded a FFP contract from prime contractor AT&T Government Solutions to provide an Advance Laser Data Acquisition Center (ALDAC) to the US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (AMRDEC) Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) in Huntsville, AL. Under the terms of the award, MILPARTS shall provide all hardware, software, system integration, delivery, and installation of the laser system. A significant portion of the award includes training course development and hands-on training at the base. The Army has a continuous requirement to support its weapon systems well beyond the original intended service life. For many weapon systems, multiple SLEP (Service Life Extension Programs) has caused the operational life to exceed the corporate life of the OEM (original equipment manufacturer), and its supply chain. In these instances the non-availability of replacement parts has caused the maintainer community to "cannibalize" further degrading readiness. On many weapon systems, the lack of replacement parts is quickly becoming the number one reason for reduced readiness.
SH-60B Radomes
Northrop-Grumman, Woodland Hills, CA
 		MILPARTS completed its first "commercial" order for an out-of-production radome. By calling the order commercial, MILPARTS describes the customer as other than an agency of the Department of Defense. The customer is Northrop-Grumman Woodland Hills, CA. The radome is best described as the aft data link radome for the SH-60B helicopter. Under the terms of the order MILPARTS performs the following: 1) Refurbished tooling previously developed for the Spanish Navy; 2) Produced a first article of the radomes (to validate the process); 3) Fabricated five deliverable radomes; and 4) Painted, stenciled and packaged for delivery.
TF-34 Engine Exhaust Manifolds
Defense Supply Center Richmond, VA
 		The Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) contracted MILPARTS to rapidly model, fabricate tooling and produce two first article parts for qualification; prior to fabricating seven production TF34 engine exhaust manifolds. Due to MILPARTS' previous efforts to qualify as a supplier for this part, MILPARTS was able to quickly respond. DSCR has been pursuing sourcing options for this component for several years and ultimately qualified MILPARTS through an extensive Alternate Source Qualification (ASQ) Process.
Light Armored Vehicle Feed Chutes
LAV Program Office, Warren, MI

The US Marine Corps Program Manager for Light Armored Vehicles (LAV), Warren, MI, awarded MILPARTS a task order to reverse engineer the existing M242 25 MM Gun Feed Chute End Assemblies and to deliver a Digital Technical Data Package (D-TDP) to the Government with full reprocurement rights. The reverse-engineered Feed Chute Ends will have the same form, fit, and function as the existing Government furnished hardware. The Feed Chute End Assemblies consist of two configurations: a High Explosive (HE) Feed Chute End, and an Armor Piercing (AP) Feed Chute End. These Feed Chute Ends attach to the Feeder, which is a component of the USMC LAV-25 variant's main gun system. The HE Feed Chute guides live ammunition from the HE section of the main ammunition ready box to the HE input of the main gun feeder. The AP Feed Chute guides live ammunition from the AP section of the main ammunition ready box to the AP input of the main gun feeder.
CH-53E Helicopter Night Vision System (HNVS) Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) A-Kits
NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD
 		MILPARTS produced and delivered 18 CH-53E HNVS FLIR A-Kits following first article testing and approval. To expedite delivery of completed kits, MILPARTS pre-ordered all long lead-time material. Long lead-time materials were comprised mostly of electrical connectors and related components. The kits were comprised of several distinct groups: cables, mechanical components, and miscellaneous clamps, screws, and other attaching parts. Over 400 discrete parts were produced, bagged, tagged, photographed, and inventoried.
Pioneer UAV Weight Box Bracket
NAVAIR, Patuxent River, MD 20670
 		Due to configuration changes on the air vehicle, the bracket is suffering from cracking. MILPARTS will model the problematic part and conduct engineering analysis to determine alternative design options. Once approved by the customer, PMA-263 logistics mangers, the new design will be implemented and new brackets will be manufactured.
USCG Cutter Anchor Windlass
Command, Atlantic (MLCLANT) Norfolk, VA
 		The USCG hired MILPARTS to develop a technical data package for the anchor windlass / capstan system. Besieged by numerous system failures and subsequent repairs, without the benefit of technical documentation, each cutter has a unique configuration. In order to continue maintenance and repairs on this system, the USCG required the rapid development of a digital technical data package. MILPARTS visited the USCG yard to perform the data extraction from existing components and rapidly produced a data package.
Pioneer UAV Payload Ring
NAVAIR, Patuxent River, MD 20670
 		Due to constraints with existing suppliers, PMA-263 is seeking additional sources for the Pioneer Payload Ring. Using existing parts, MILPARTS will replicate the ring and its three components. MILPARTS will provide a technical data package for future use and will manufacture 25 rings and dust cover assemblies.
T700 Engine Stage 1 and Stage 2 Blisk DNC Repair
NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD
T700 Engine Stage 1 and Stage 2 Blisks are characterized by premature failure due to an abrasive environment (leading edge roll-over abrasion) and they are highly susceptible to foreign object damage (FOD). The "standard" repair method is replacement, which carries significant cost and lead-time penalties. Under the phase one contract, MILPARTS provides day-to-day guidance and strategic focus to the consortium, and creates 3D technical data for the engine components." The specific requirements include reverse engineering, CAD / CAM (computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacturing) modeling, and requalify for flight use the repaired T700 Engine Stage 1 and Stage 2 Blisks. The program goal is to reduce performance deterioration by improving the erosion resistance of the T700 compressor through the application of Devitrified Nano Composite (DNC) material along the leading edge of blisk airfoils.
H-3 Radar Altimeter Circuit Card Assembly
NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD
 		MILPARTS reinvented, documented and fabricated the Range Computer-Network Number 6 circuit card assembly for the H-3 helicopter. All fabrication requirement were derived from a PMA-225 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) CCA and supplied documentation. The delivered CCA configuration is per the functional GFE sample with the supplied GFE hardware taking precedent in the case of discrepancies found between the received documentation and the corresponding hardware.
H-53E Fuel Selector Quadrant
NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD
 		The CH-53 Trainer allows a pilot to develop and enhance proficiency in realistic environments. Integrating a realistic look and feel for the fuel selector quadrant is part of that solution. The advantage is a cost effective method of developing pilot skills without using expensive helicopter time. Scenarios, that would normally subject the pilot to dangerous in flight conditions, can be safely simulated to provide the critical experience necessary to bring the pilot home safely.
FMTV Steering Bracket
US Army TACOM
 		Under a subcontract from US Army TACOM, the Troy Business Sector is developing a complete 3D digital representation of the FMTV. Many of the component parts are easily entered directly into high-end CAD/CAM systems. However, some parts, like this Steering Bracket, have complex surfaces. Consequently, Troy "hired" MILPARTS to laser scan the part, create a surface model, and convert the surface model into a CAD/CAM 3D model suitable for reinventing the tooling.
CH-53E Instrument Panel
NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD
 		MILPARTS recently completed reverse engineering and documenting manufacturing ready data to produce a FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) installation kit for the CH-53. As a first application, MILPARTS was honored with an order to produce the instrument panel for a CH-53 training device. Producing the instrument panel for the training system allows MILPARTS to complete development of tooling and other related manufacturing processes in advance of an estimated 19 other units for the fleet.
F-14 Main Gear Uplock Assembly
Navy AIMD Oceana
Airframes Division Officer
Norfolk, VA
 		The AIMD (Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment) Oceana contacted MILPARTS to initiate a two-way relationship. The goal of the relationship is for the AIMD to use an organic 5-axis machine to manufacture a sample part based on the MILPARTS reverse engineered CAD/CAM model of a supplied part. At this time, no other tech data exists for this component.
USCG Cutter Hangar Track
USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command, Atlantic (MLCLANT)
Norfolk, VA
 		Using the pre-competed MIPR contract vehicle, the USCG "hired" MILPARTS to create a 3D CAD/CAM model of the Cutter's hangar track assembly. Information was derived from a Government-provided installation drawing and a sample of the track material. The result: 28 days from telephonic description of the challenge to completion. The effort included developing a digital technical data package (D-TDP), production of appropriate tooling, extrusion of approximately 800 feet of hangar track, welding and finishing, as appropriate, heat treatment, and delivery to the shipyard in Portsmouth, VA, for final installation by the USCG.
Air Vent Valve
Defense Supply Center Columbus
Columbus, OH
 		Under a small purchase order, MILPARTS is performing Reverse Engineering, Drawing Package Development and Fabrication for the production of Air Vent Valve, NSN 4820-00-074-2314. The last known source is unable to continue production of this required item. The devices exactly match the material, tolerances, and performance of a sample Air Vent Valve provided by DSCC.
USS Dolphin Submarine Vent Valve Plug
NAVSEA : Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard
Portsmouth, NH
 		The USS Dolphin is the last diesel submarine in the fleet. It is primarily used for training exercises. Built right after World War II, finding sources for parts has become an increasingly difficult task. The ballast tank Vent Valve Plug is an example. The original source no longer exists. MILPARTS reverse engineered the plug from a copy of the original drawing. The part was machined to close tolerance using NAVSEA supplied material from the strategic stockpile.
Backup Oxygen System Components
Aging Aircraft Program Office
NAWCAD, Patuxent River, MD
The NAVAIR F-14 Program Office, has identified a need for a limited quantity of back-up Oxygen system components. The original source (overseas) is very expensive and forecasts extremely long lead times. The last procurement for these devices from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) was several years ago. The objective of this effort is to rapidly reinvent, and fabricate limited quantities of F-14 Back-Up Oxygen System components to establish MILPARTS as a qualified alternate source. All fabrication shall be derived from NAVAIR supplied documentation.
H-3 Yaw Bell Crank
H-53 and Executive Transport Helicopters Program Office
NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD
 		There have been several reported incidents of yaw bell crank stress fractures on H-3 helicopters. As a safety precaution, NAVAIR has scheduled frequent 125-hour non-destructive inspections (NDI), and early replacement (1,000 hours) of the yaw bell crank. The objective of this effort is to rapidly reinvent, produce, and first article test alternative designs of the yaw bell crank. All fabrication and test requirements were derived from NAVAIR supplied documentation.
CH/MH-53E Engine Nacelle Cowlings
PMA-261, H-53 & Executive Transport Helicopters Program Office
NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD
The extended service life mandate for the USMC MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopter has led to life-cycle support requirements exceeding the originally intended service life. One example: the engine nacelle cowlings. There have been several reported incidents of MH-53E Helicopter engine nacelle cowling failures. On many helicopters the nacelle cowlings have splintered or shattered. Broken pieces have damaged the main rotors. The remanufacture of the engine nacelle cowlings has been identified as the number one item on the readiness degrader list. MILPARTS is under contract to NAVAIR's PMA-261 to reinvent and deliver 9-ply ruggedized cowlings.
T-2C Fire Warning Elements
PMA-225, T-2C Buckeye
NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD
 		The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is no longer available to manufacture these parts. MILPARTS has performed all the necessary actions to create a technical data package suitable to manufacture the subject Fire Harness Assemblies, and first article test four sets to establish that the reinvented Fire Harness Assemblies performed identically to the original.
NAVSEA PHST Scissor Jack
Naval Weapons Station Earle
Colts Neck, NJ 07722-5023
 		The NAVSEA Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHST) Center at the Naval Weapons Station - Earle requested that MILPARTS reverse engineer a torpedo cart scissor jack. The original source no longer was available to produce the scissor jack.
Cyclist Helmet
High density point cloud from scan
Astro Model Development
Eastlake, OH 44095
 		cyclist helmet In support of Astro Model Development, Eastlake, OH, MILPARTS scanned and modeled a prototype bicycle helmet. The end-user required a family of helmets (different sizes), and scanning and scaling was a very cost-effective process.
CH-46 Engine Exhaust Ejector
Rapid Engineering Prototyping
NAWCAD, Patuxent River, MD
 		NAVAIR, Patuxent River, MD awarded MILPARTS the opportunity to reverse engineer and produce 25 starboard exhaust ejectors for the CH-46 helicopter. MILPARTS was selected because of its reputation to reinvent and manufacture aircraft structural parts with little or no documentation. Provisions in the contract allow the quantity to increase to 50 units, and related opportunities exist for performing the same effort for the port exhaust ejector.
SH-60B Forward & Aft Radomes
PMA-299 Multi-Mission Helicopter
NAVAIR, Patuxent River, MD
 		MILPARTS was selected to "reinvent" SH-60B radomes for the Spanish Navy under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract. Under the provisions of the Statement of Work (SOW) MILPARTS reverse engineered an existing sample Radome. The process recovers the radome's geometry, and produced a digital technical data package (D-TDP). The first article was delivered in six weeks, and production units two weeks later.
Penguin Missile Wing Cams
PMA-258 Penguin Missile PEO
NAVAIR, Patuxent River, MD
 		MILPARTS reinvented and produced ten sets of Penguin Missile aluminum wing cams. These devices "pop out" the folded wings during missile launch. This NATO standard missile was originally designed and produced in Norway. Over the years, it has become increasingly difficult to obtain spare and repair parts. First article fitment tests were conducted at Letterkenny Army Depot. All tests passed on the initial attempt.