Maintainer designs new wash cart to save Air Force time and money

An Airman-designed aircraft engine compressor wash cart is connected to an AC-130J Ghostrider assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 6, 2026. The upgraded cart enables maintainers to wash all four engines in a single cycle, reducing standard wash times by 75% and reducing overall ground maintenance hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Olivia Perkins)

PHOTO BY: Airman Olivia Perkins
VIRIN: 260806-F-OP205-1005.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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