Hydraulics Airman assembles F-16 brake

Airman 1st Class Wesley De Leon, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic systems journeyman, adjusts an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake Aug. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke AFB supply sends broken or worn equipment to the hydraulics flight where it is fixed and sent back to supply to be distributed to the proper location. The hydraulics flight works on F-16, A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-15 Eagle landing gear and brakes for Luke and other bases to ensure Air Force mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

Hydraulics Airman assembles F-16 brake

Airman 1st Class Wesley De Leon, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic systems journeyman, torques adjusting assemblers onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake housing Aug. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Hydraulics specialists ensure the hydraulic and pneumatic systems work properly, guaranteeing the landing gear is functional. The hydraulics flight works on F-16, A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-15 Eagle landing gear and brakes for Luke and other bases to ensure Air Force mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

Hydraulics Airman assembles F-16 brake

Airman 1st Class Wesley De Leon, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic systems journeyman, torques adjusting assemblers onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake Aug. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Hydraulic specialists have extensive knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems which power instrument landing gear, windows and doors to ensure aircraft systems run properly. The hydraulics flight works on F-16, A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-15 Eagle landing gear and brakes for Luke and other bases to ensure Air Force mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

Hydraulics Airman assembles F-16 brake

Airman 1st Class Wesley De Leon, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic systems journeyman, tightens a bolt on an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake Aug. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The metal wire secures the adjuster assemblies to prevent it from becoming loose due to the vibrations of the aircraft. The hydraulics flight works on F-16, A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-15 Eagle landing gear and brakes for Luke and other bases to ensure Air Force mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

Hydraulics Airman assembles F-16 brake

Airman 1st Class Wesley De Leon, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic systems journeyman, twists metal wire onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake Aug. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The metal wire secures the adjuster assemblies to prevent it from becoming loose due to the vibrations of the aircraft. The hydraulics flight works on F-16, A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-15 Eagle landing gear and brakes for Luke and other bases to ensure Air Force mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

Photos: Hydraulics Airman assembles F-16 brake

Published Aug. 27, 2020
By Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Airman 1st Class Wesley De Leon, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic systems journeyman, adjusts an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake Aug. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke AFB supply sends broken or worn equipment to the hydraulics flight where it is fixed and sent back to supply to be distributed to the proper location. The hydraulics flight works on F-16, A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-15 Eagle landing gear and brakes for Luke and other bases to ensure Air Force mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)