F-35 Canopy Cover FSE Data Collection

This form is intended to provide feedback to the manufacturer regarding the fit, form, and function of the F-35 Multifunction Canopy Cover during field service evaluation (FSE). This form should be completed on a weekly basis during FSE.

Agreement #FA864922P0635

Marked for SBIR Data Rights

End User Data Collection Form

    Date of Reporting

    Base of Operations

    Aircraft Tail Number

    Data Collected By

    General Questions

    Our hope is the cover significantly reduces the labor/frustration with preparing the aircraft for maintenance/washes, as well as improves protection for the canopy out in the elements. Generally speaking, how well did the canopy cover achieve this?

    Did the canopy cover simplify your maintenance tasks?

    How did you benefit from implementing the cover into your process?

    Section 1 Overall System Performance

    1.1.) Was the cover used during the data collection period?

    1.2.) How frequently was the cover installed/uninstalled?

    1.3.) Was the cover stored in the drying bag when not installed?

    Section 2 Cover Installation

    2.1.) Describe the process to install the cover.

    2.2.) Was the cover easy to orient - top/front/inside/outside

    2.3.) How was the canopy accessed during installation?

    2.4.) How many maintainers were needed to install the cover correctly?

    2.5.) How long did it take to install the cover correctly?

    2.6.) Was any visible damage noted during installation/storage procedures?

    If "Yes" please describe damage:

    Section 3 Water Protection

    3.1.) Was the cover used during aircraft wash activities during the reporting period?

    3.2.) Was the cover used to protect the canopy from rain during this reporting period?

    3.3.) Did the cover adequately protect the aircraft canopy from direct water or chemical contact?

    3.4.) Was the cover correctly installed during the data collection period?

    3.5.) Describe the location and quantity of water intrusion or absorption. If possible, include a picture.

    Section 4 FOD Protection

    4.1.) Did the covers adequately protect the aircraft from FO?

    4.2.) Were the covers correctly installed during the data collection period?

    4.3.) Describe the location, quantity, and nature of the FO. If possible, include a picture of the intrusion

    Section 5 Sand and Dust Intrusion

    5.1.) Did the covers adequately protect the canopy from sand and dust intrusion?

    5.2.) Were the covers correctly installed during the data collection period?

    5.3.) Describe the location and quantity of sand/dust intrusion. If possible, include a picture of the intrusion

    Section 6 Cover Retention

    6.1.) Cover movement/displacement

    6.2.) Was the cover correctly installed during the data collection period?

    6.3.) What is your perceived cause of the movement?

    6.4.) Does the cover's movement impact its ability to protect the canopy?

    Section 7 Weather Events

    6.1.) Were there any significant wind events during the data collection period?

    6.2.) If there was a wind event, please describe (average windspeed, maximum windspeed, duration, wind direction relative to aircraft, temperature, etc.)

    6.3.) Were there any significant rain events during the data collection period?

    6.4.) Describe the rain event (rainfall total, average windspeed, duration, wind direction relative to aircraft, temperature, etc.)

    6.5.) Were there any significant blowing sand/dust events during the data collection period?

    6.6.) Describe the blowing sand/dust event (average windspeed, maximum airspeed, duration, wind direction relative to aircraft, temperature, etc.)

    6.7.) Were there any other significant weather events during the data collection period?

    6.8.) Describe the weather event (type, duration, impact, etc.)

    Do you have any additional comments you would like to make about the canopy cover?