TRIP REPORT, 17-22 MARCH 1969

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP75B00285R000300080036-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 13, 2003
• Sequence Number: 36
• Publication Date: March 26, 1969
• Content Type: MFR

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IDEA-0242-69
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2 6 MAR 1969
SUBJECT: Trip Report, 17-22 March 1969
1. Locations and Purposes of Visits:
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The undersigned visited the David Clark Company from
17-20 March to discuss technical status of engineering activ-
ities on the S-1010 PPA, discuss financial status of contracts,
participate in cold-water immersion evaluations and to con-
duct S-1010 PPA indoctrination and fittings for
an
The ARO Corporation in Buffalo, N. Y. was visited on 21
22 March to conduct 5-1010 PPA altitude chamber training for
Harry Drew, to test and discuss an improved LOX System for
possible U-2R use, and to discuss financial status of
contracts.
2. Results of Visit to David Clark Company:
a. Technical Review: ECP's and Service Bulletins
approved to date were reviewed and progress was found to be
satisfactory. Forthcoming ECP's to provide improved
helmet tie-down locks and straps, and improved glove
disconnects were reviewed. Proposed items were satis-
factory. and ECP's will be approved once cost information
has been submitted. New engineering activity was gener-
ated during discussions on additional S-1010 PPA pockets
for survival/rescue items, improved thermal protection,
and improved life raft construction.
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b. Financial Status: The present status of
contracts DC-1702 and 1704 were discussed and"the
following comments apply.
(1) DC-1702 (Spares and Mod Kits) At present
rate of expenditure the funds obligated will just
cover the remaining three (3) months of FY-69.
However, additional S-1010 PPA's will be required
before the end of FY-69 which will require ad-
ditional funding. The undersigned is firming up
these requirements at the present time and will
request additional funding ASAP.
(2) DC-1703 Tech Re s David Clark Company
estimates an additional will be 25X1
required to meet requirements or us omer No. 1
for FY-69. The additional requirement has been
made available to CMD/Compt/OSA and will be
obligated.
(3) DC-1704 (Sustaining Engineering and
Overhaul Repair) At the present rate of expendi-
ture, approximately ould be available at 25X1
the end of FY-69. owever, it was determined that
rework of approximately four (4) S-1010 PPA's will
be required for re-utilization of assets before the
end of the Fiscal Year, and cost of these will con-
sume the anticipated excess. In addition, additional
funds may be requested by the undersigned to expe-
dite additional engineering for proposed improve-
ments in cold-water protection.
c. Cold-Water Tests: One day was devoted to evalua-
tion of the protection from cold-water immersion afforded
by the S-1010 PPA and to discussions of possible improve-
ments. Evaluations, results and recommendations will be
covered in detail in a separate memorandum.
d.
S-1010
PPA
Fittings for
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S-1010
PPA
required minimal moditica
ion to make
it completely comfortable and safe with respect to
mobility and vision. The subject was exceptionally
pleased with the fit and design of the equipment.
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3. Results of Visit to ARO Corporation:
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a. Altitude Chamber Training for 25X1
No problems were encountered and the satisfactory
fit and comfort of this subject's PPA was confirmed.
b. Improved LOX System Test: The ARO LOX System,
designed to overcome excess consumption encountered
with the LAC modified system, was used in the altitude
chamber by subjector three (3) hours and by _the
undersigned for an a i ional three (3) hours 45 minutes.
Performance was as anticipated with normal:.consumption
and operating pressures. Test data and recommendations
will be presented in a separate memorandum.
c. Financial Status of AB-2300: All tasks under
Contract AB-2300 appear to be adequately funded based
on expenditure rates to date. No new requirements are
forecasted, therefore, additional funding should not
be required in this Fiscal Year.
4. Action Required: Additional funding will be requested
by AMS/OSA for David Clark Company contracts DC-1702 and 1704
to provide additional 5-1010 PPA's for new pilots and to pro-
vide additional engineering efforts on improved cold-water
protection. Memoranda covering the ARO proposed LOX System
improvement and the cold-water protection evaluations will
be prepared and submitted for review.
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