B-52H Engine Pod Covers Salient Caracteristics
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A PDF document (70 KB) attached to Notice of Intent to Single Source: B-52H Engine Pod Covers, Minot AFB, ND, from the Department of the Air Force. Due Nov 17, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-6).
File name: B-52H Engine Pod Covers_Salient Caracteristics.pdf
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B-52H Engine Pod Cover Salient Characteristics List
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Must fully enclose one engine pod (4 per aircraft) with one cover. Must be made of heavy-duty vinyl type material that remains pliable in -40° F. Must be chemically resistant to aviation lubricants.
Must not cause chafe damage to aircraft skin.
Must have red 3 ft long streamers attached with “REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT” on the streamer.
Must have one ground heater duct connection at forward end of cover per engine (2 ea. per cover)
o Duct must fit 12-inch and 6-inch ground heater ducts.
Must have engine inlet inspection access for each engine on forward end of cover. o Opening must be large enough for technician to enter inlet without removing pod cover.
o Access opening must be able to be sealed when not in use to prevent Foreign Object and snow intrusion.
When not in use cover must be able to be folded and stored in aircraft “47 section” aft compartment.
Must have two methods of cover closure while installed on aircraft (i.e. zipper and strap along bottom closure).
Must have method of draining entrapped fluids while installed on the aircraft. No soft inner lining included.
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