OV-10 Update: CTEC

by Michael Jarvis | Dec 15, 2017 | News

Jim Morrison of CTEC in Scottsdale, AZ writes to OV10 Squadron:

The OV-10’s TPE331 Turboprop Engine

Given the fact that Copperstate Turbine Engine Company (CTEC) is populated with many ex-Garrett-AiResearch/ AlliedSignal/Honeywell employees that were involved with T76 engines “in the day”, we have an un-common high level of affection for the Bronco.

I have enclosed an internal document that paints a generalized current synopsis/status of the OV-10 aircraft.

We look forward to discussing your specific needs and how we might be of assistance in relative to your endeavor. Since CTEC’s
founding in 2002 we have, as an Authorized Honeywell TPE331 Overhaul Center processed over 1,300 TPE331 engines of all varieties
including “original issue” 715 SHP as well as those modified to the 840 SHP configuration (large compressor) and the uprated 1,040 SHP
version for the D model aircraft. In the interim I will forward a copy of our capabilities brochure and also some examples of our TPE331 Turbine Tips and Topics newsletter. Our website is ctec.aero

Thanks for sharing the excitement with us!

A recent announcement indicates that the Philippine Air Force will be replacing it’s OV-10s with six A-29 Embraer Super Tucanos in 2019. The total purchase price is $96M or $16M for each aircraft which includes pilot and maintenance training, and spares. When the first OV-10s were being sold to foreign governments in 1969 the unit price was approximately $480K each. A total of 356 aircraft were produced.

A summary of foreign destinations for the OV-10 aircraft is as follows:

Country              Number of Aircraft           Comments

1. Colombia                    12(new) in 1991      Retired in 2015
2. Germany                     18                            All retired in 1990
3. Indonesia                    12                            Being replaced with Super Tucanos
4. Morocco                      6                              Purchased new in1981. 5 in storage and for sale
5. Philippine Air Force    24(new) in 1991       Being replaced by 69 from US Super Tucanos in 2019
6. Thailand                     32 (new) early 70s   Made donations to Philippine AF in 2004
7. Venezuela                  14 aircraft                 To be replaced by Russian Mi-28 helio
8. Cal Fire                        14 active                 From US Govn’t
9. NASA                              6                           Based at 2 facilities

The OV-10 Museum

by Michael Jarvis | Dec 6, 2017 | News

A major part of the purpose and charter of the OV-10 Bronco Association is to run a museum dedicated to preserving the history associated with the Bronco. To this end, we accept donations of memorabilia. The memorabilia is catalogued, and we display as much of it as possible. As new things are donated all the time, it is hard to say exactly whether we currently have a particular item that we didn’t have previously. We do have a whole lot of stuff, though, ranging from original Dash-1’s (flight manuals) to patches to gunsights to the first OV-10 Mockup and major airframe components. Ultimately we will have a flying museum, at least one flying Bronco that will be available for airshows and the like.

The OV-10 Bronco Association, Inc. was founded in 1998 to take responsibility for preserving the history of the people and events associated with the OV-10 Bronco, as well as the history of the aircraft itself. The OBA strives to educate the public of this history. To meet those goals, the OBA operates on several fronts:

• The OBA operates an OV-10 museum at their HQ in Fort Worth, TX.
• The OBA sponsors this website and other online resources such as e-mail lists and forums.
• The OBA hosts Bronco-related events and get-togethers.
• The OBA keeps track of present and former OV-10 people worldwide, maintaining a large database of OV-10 folks past and present.
• The OBA maintains working relationships with other organizations.
• The OBA strives to make all its endeavors enjoyable, productive, and worthwhile for members and non-members alike.
• In June 2000, the German wing of the OBA was created, giving us a truly global reach. We have since added foreign wings in Colombia, the Philippines, and Venezuela, all with flying aircraft.
• In January 2004, the OBA announced efforts to launch the Forward Air Controllers Museum in conjunction with other related organizations. OBA is using its resources to serve as the initial management entity, until the FACM gets off the ground. Participation from all interested individuals and organizations is strongly encouraged.

Welcome to the Squadron

by Michael Jarvis | Oct 27, 2017 | News

Welcome to OV10.com, a site to be dedicated to the magnificent OV-10 Bronco.