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EDO Awarded $15 Million Navy Contract For Towed Array Sonar Systems EDO Corporation has been awarded a $15.2-million contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command for the production of SQR-18 Tacti- cal Towed Array Sonar Systems (TACTAS) and ancillary support items. The contract will be per- formed at EDO's Government Sys- tems Division located in College Point, N.Y. It contains options for additional quantities valued at ap- proximately $20 million, which are expected to be exercised during the current calendar year. This latest in a series of produc- tion contracts is for improved SQR- 18A V(l) and SQR-18A V(2) TAC- TAS. These systems will have sig- nificant improvements in operator aids and combat system integration that will further increase the effec- tiveness of this critical anti-submar- ine warfare sensor. IT DOESN'T TAKE A LOT OF BRASS TO IMPRESS THENAW. BFGoodrich rubber and UHMWP Romor bearing staves: first to be U.S. Navy qualified. 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Or call Class I Class HI PROPULSION UPDATE Caterpillar Announces New Marine Diesel Propulsion System Support Programs Caterpillar Marine Support Programs Help Lower Operating Costs Engine parts and service support for Caterpillar Marine Systems is available through a network of more than 300 marine-oriented dealer lo- cations servicing more than 1,000 ports worldwide. With Caterpillar-controlled de- sign, build, and test for the com- plete marine engine, transmission or generator, single source service and warranty for the entire system is available. According to Mike Rose, Caterpillar Engine Division Marine national accounts manager, "Cat wants to be your partner in lowering the cost of doing business. Our goal is to help operators obtain more profits by improving marine system availability and lowering operating costs. Cat product sup- port programs are designed to help operators manage their business- es." Once the marine system is in- stalled, competitively priced, genu- ine replacement parts and quality service are available dockside or un- derway as needed. Cat service per- sonnel use both the latest diagnostic tooling and repair techniques to quickly get you back underway. Maintenance management pro- grams are available which let you project what your costs will be. For owners wanting to perform their own maintenance, convenient repair kits are available. Numerous repair options, exchange parts, remanufac- tured parts priced at 10 to 60 per- cent of new but with same-as-new warranty are available. Plus, a parts availability guarantee program cov- ers the engine, transmission, genera- tor and selected Twin Disc trans- missions. About 98 percent of the parts ordered can be filled immedi- ately over the counter. If you must wait more than 48 hours for the nec- essary repair part, the part is free. Make Sure You Get and Retain the Value Purchased The Caterpillar Marine Perform- ance Analysis Report (Marine PAR) is an in-vessel test procedure that uses the latest diagnostic equip- ment. The test examines both indi- vidual components and the inter- face of engine, transmission, prop, keel cooler, air and lubrication sys- tems. Offered exclusively by Cater- oillar Marine Dealers, the test de- termines if systems and components are properly matched for optimum life, fuel economy and performance. Operators are given a computer printout and analysis of vessel per- formance, propeller and marine transmission match to the engine, and compatability or mismatch readout of specific engine systems. In addition, Marine PAR will help detect damaged propellers and rud- ders as well as cooling system deteri- oration and fouled hulls. Caterpillar advises the test be ap- (continued) 216-733-9955. H Romor, a registered trademark of BFCioodrich Circle 315 on Reader Service Card Cat dealers cover more than 1.000 ports with factory-trained service technicians and quaranteed parts supply. A unique benefit of Caterpillar Marine Systems is that they are all supported by a single source. If a problem should ever occur, the operator never doubts who has support responsibility for warranty and service. 72 Mari^iiie Reporter/Engineering News
