TM 1-1520-240-BDFigure 2-9. Measuring Damage In Honeycomb Panels(3) Condition is an indicator of the residualcapacity of a damaged structural element to perform itsfunction. Battlefield damaged structures or BDARrepaired structures are classified in three conditions:(a) Condition1. Aircraft fully flight capable.No flight restrictions; however, on a battlefield under thepressures of time and tactical situations, the assessmentof structural damage may not have revealed all thedamages. Therefore, aircraft with structural damagewhether repaired or repair deferred should be inspectedafter every flight. The inspector should look for crackgrowth, evidence of overstress, growth of allowabledeformation, or the development of new cracks at otherlocations.(b) Condition2. Self-recovery capable.Self-recovery may be required to move a damagedaircraft to a repair site or from one site to another, whentowing is not feasible. Self-recovery is preferable todisassembly and boxing an aircraft for transportation.As time permits, proceed as follows:1Mark all visible cracks and theextent of other structural damage with chalk, greasepencil, paint, tape, or other available means so that anygrowth in the damage can be quickly recognized.2Perform any feasible on-site BDARfixes as required for self-recovery.(c) Condition3. Structural damage notrepairable by BDAR techniques, not self-recoverycapable. The airframe is so extensively damaged thatno useful or needed functions can be restored within theavailable time and resources. These aircraft will be:1Recovered or evacuated to afacility with the resources to repair the airframe.2Used as a source of cannibalizedcomponents, or3Destroyed. This is a last resort.(d) These conditions apply to the primarystructure and should not be confused with the missioncapability classifications. Mission capability isdependent on equipment condition.2-13
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