Clearwater Rinse Facility, Anderson Air Force Base
EOR for a $7M design-build (NIKING) aircraft rinse system located on Taxiway Charlie to rinse salt from incoming aircraft. The system accommodated eight aircraft configurations to comply with air flight regulations. Project classified as Secret. Showcases specialized aviation support engineering.
Project Overview
Commonly referred to as the "birdbath," this taxi-through rinse system protects aircraft from corrosion caused by Guam's marine environment. Constructed starting in 2013 and operational by 2014, it has significantly reduced maintenance costs and man-hours for deployed bombers like the B-1B Lancer, enhancing mission readiness in the Indo-Pacific.
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