PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Combat rescue Engine Specialist Airmen assigned to the 720th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron installed a propeller on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, July 13, 2024.
During installation, specialists carefully inspect the propeller and mounting hardware before aligning and attaching it to the engine. Afterwards they conduct thorough post-installation checks to ensure proper functionality and safety before the aircraft is cleared for flight.
The 720th AMXS is responsible for the inspection, repair, launch and recovery of their assigned HC-130J Combat King II aircraft.