Bulldog 09 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Now to the cockpit. Again sorry for the clutter. Dave Fassett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog 09 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Now the cargo / troop area. Port side. This photo contains the winch controls and a whole lot of plumbing. Troop seats. More plumbing. This is one of several circuit panels through out the aircraft. Dave Fassett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog 09 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Now for the ceiling. The first photo is taken from the front of the aircraft facing aft. It starts at the edge of the starboard access door. Just in front of the red box is yet another circuit panel for the gear box and its associated computers and other goodies. Here is the winch in the stowed position. This is not visible when the upper loading door is in the full up position. Dave Fassett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog 09 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Well last but not least the starboard side. Dave Fassett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flight 666 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Hi Bullbog09, super show !! Thx for showing. 1 year ago I bought the " Flying Leatherneck decals " with walk around ´CD. In some parts u made a better job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Awesome walk-around Dave. Nice to see one of the CV-22. Really great pics. Now if we could just get a conversion set.....one could hope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveV22FE Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) CV-22B S/N:091012 - This one went down in Afghanistan. She was brand new in these pics! This is what they look like new.(See the above post) As I recall from my 10 years of pounding Air Force flightline, the aircraft used to be taken care of better. It's disgraceful that the Airman and the NCOs don't show more pride in their aircraft and something, like applying ProSeal to the panels, can't even be done right. I used to work in Production Flight Test at Bell Helicopter. Enjoy! Edited June 28, 2011 by SteveV22FE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveV22FE Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) MV-22B S/N 90089 and CV12 MV-22B S/N 90089 in flight Edited June 27, 2011 by SteveV22FE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Nice pictures, thanks to everyone for posting. Regarding Bulldog's excellent CV-22 detail shots, I am quite surprised at the amount of stenciling on these birds. It seems a bit over to the top to stencil on the name of the individual components (ie- "chaff / flare AN/ALE-47", "Sensor AAR-54"). Do the AF folks really need to be reminded as to what these things are called? Plus it seems that every single removable access panel has it's ID number painted on. Seems like it will be a pain restoring all those stencils every time the paint is touched up. Plus, as a general question - Why are the Marine Ospreys, which are used for nothing more than general cargo / transport duties labeled MV-22? This would denote a special operations aircraft, while the AF Ospreys, which ARE used for special ops, are designated CV-22, which would indicated they are nothing more than trash haulers? Edited June 28, 2011 by 11bee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The MV-22's have all the stencils on them too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveV22FE Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Nice pictures, thanks to everyone for posting. Regarding Bulldog's excellent CV-22 detail shots, I am quite surprised at the amount of stenciling on these birds. It seems a bit over to the top to stencil on the name of the individual components (ie- "chaff / flare AN/ALE-47", "Sensor AAR-54"). Do the AF folks really need to be reminded as to what these things are called? Plus it seems that every single removable access panel has it's ID number painted on. Seems like it will be a pain restoring all those stencils every time the paint is touched up. Plus, as a general question - Why are the Marine Ospreys, which are used for nothing more than general cargo / transport duties labeled MV-22? This would denote a special operations aircraft, while the AF Ospreys, which ARE used for special ops, are designated CV-22, which would indicated they are nothing more than trash haulers? The stencils are all over both aircraft. In production they have to be there according to the blue print. The aircraft have to be in accordance with the print at delivery. What the USMC and USAF do with them after they are delivered is up to them. They are a pain to put on. At Bell, they have a stencil machine that cut the stencils for touch-ups after the initial paint job was applied. When cleaning the aircraft with solvents, alcohol or acetone, the stencils would rub off and we would have to repaint them. The MV-22, the M stands for "multi-mission". The CV-22, the C really stands for "Cargo". I think it had more to do with the procurement side of things. Basically, politics to get it bought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raminator Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks Guys very nice walkaround for this special plane, great shots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warbird Keith Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Greyhawk07 from VMM-161 landing @ Santa Monica Airport KSMO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nt161822 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PetarB Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Very nice lighting on that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Now that's a cool pic!! Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Couple at the Toronto airport last weekend.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 The USAF Ospreys by Steve looks real sharp! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 CV-22B S/N:091012 - This one went down in Afghanistan. She was brand new in these pics! This is what they look like new.(See the above post) As I recall from my 10 years of pounding Air Force flightline, the aircraft used to be taken care of better. It's disgraceful that the Airman and the NCOs don't show more pride in their aircraft and something, like applying ProSeal to the panels, can't even be done right. I used to work in Production Flight Test at Bell Helicopter. Enjoy! Steve, Those photographs are just AWESOME.. :wub: THE OSPREYS look magnificent.. Thanks ..only just seen the,.. Dave ..stunning walk- arounds and some fabulous shots of the Osprey... Gentlemen your photos are way COOL!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ccrqw Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 The stencils are all over both aircraft. In production they have to be there according to the blue print. The aircraft have to be in accordance with the print at delivery. What the USMC and USAF do with them after they are delivered is up to them. They are a pain to put on. At Bell, they have a stencil machine that cut the stencils for touch-ups after the initial paint job was applied. When cleaning the aircraft with solvents, alcohol or acetone, the stencils would rub off and we would have to repaint them. The MV-22, the M stands for "multi-mission". The CV-22, the C really stands for "Cargo". I think it had more to do with the procurement side of things. Basically, politics to get it bought. What was said about "M" stands for multi-mission or special mission ( ie. MH-53 , MC-130 )and "C" stands for cargo ( ie, CH-53, C-130) is true. I did get from a Navy friend of mine the story that certain high ranking naval officers were offended that a marine aircraft would carry the label of "CV" which is reserved for naval aircraft carriers, and fought adamantly to make sure it did not carry that identifier. So the marines decided , official DOD identifiers be damned, and would call this beast the MV-22 for marine vertical lift leaving the USAF to call their special operations aircraft CV-22 instead of the identifier of MV-22 to avoid confusion. Anyway that's my story and I am sticking to it ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Great source of reference pics! Awesome pics too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Here's another walk-around, courtesy of Gary Wenko... http://www.usaf-sig.org/index.php/reference/115-walkarounds/553-cv-22b-walkaround-by-gary-wenko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 From the Luke AFB open house on Sunday. 168294 168296 167911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ccrqw Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Nice pictures, thanks to everyone for posting. Regarding Bulldog's excellent CV-22 detail shots, I am quite surprised at the amount of stenciling on these birds. It seems a bit over to the top to stencil on the name of the individual components (ie- "chaff / flare AN/ALE-47", "Sensor AAR-54"). Do the AF folks really need to be reminded as to what these things are called? Plus it seems that every single removable access panel has it's ID number painted on. Seems like it will be a pain restoring all those stencils every time the paint is touched up. Plus, as a general question - Why are the Marine Ospreys, which are used for nothing more than general cargo / transport duties labeled MV-22? This would denote a special operations aircraft, while the AF Ospreys, which ARE used for special ops, are designated CV-22, which would indicated they are nothing more than trash haulers? I mentioned this in another post awhile back, but the Department of the Navy did not like the idea of a USMC aircraft with the "CV" title which is designation for their carriers. So the Marines decided to call their new aircraft "MV" marine vertical lift -22. Well this left AFSOC with title of "CV"... I know , I know , it is contrary to the way DOD labels airframes, but someone threw tradition and common sense out the window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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