Tobyhanna Army Depot is now the Navy's source for overhaul of a sophisticated piece of equipment, the Depth Detector Type 2, DD2.
Employees are trained to maintain electronic components (non-airborne), fire control systems and components, radar and radio. The DD2 provides primary depth readings to ship operators and computer systems.
"I think everyone did an outstanding job of preparing for this new workload [for certification]," said Jeff Morman, chief of Production Engineering Directorate's C3/Avionics Engineering Branch.
Lean initiatives were implemented to set up work space in the Transponder Branch to carry out parallel methods and processes [for repair of the equipment] that were performed at Seal Beach. Test equipment and spare parts were also transferred to Tobyhanna.
"In addition to the mechanical and electronics work employees will perform, components will be sent to other depot organizations for work," said Morman. "For instance, refinishing work will be accomplished by personnel in the Systems Integration and Support Directorate."
Morman also noted that personnel in engineering, production control and quality assisted with the certification process. Depot capabilities extend to on-site repairs when necessary. Tobyhanna is certified to work on the asset and its two subassemblies--each with its own test procedures.
"The assets are disassembled and components are sent to other shops to undergo processes like welding and painting before finally being reassembled and tested," said Mike Flinn, mechanical engineering technician.
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