Southwest Airlines & Barfield Acoustic Ultrasound Troubleshooting


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
to Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Competitors Required:

1

Description:

This event requires competitors to use acoustic ultrasound technology to locate a bypassing antiskid valve and identify a shorted wire in a landing-gear harness, demonstrating effective troubleshooting and equipment handling.

References:

Tools, Equipment, and Materials Provided:

  • Multimeter (Fluke 1587 FC)
  • UL101 Receiver
  • Screw Tray
  • Circuit Breaker Collars 

Snap-on provided tooling (qty one in each of two pallets unless otherwise indicated):

  • PHILLIPS® #2 Instinct® Soft Grip Standard Screwdriver (SGDP42IRBR)
  • 1/4" Drive Ratcheting Driver (TMR4)
  • 1/4" Drive 12-Point SAE 5/16" Flank Drive® Shallow Socket (TMD10)
  • 5/16” Ratchet Combo Wrench (BOER10)
  • 1/4" Drive Dual 80® Technology Hard Grip Long Handle Ratchet (THLD72)
  • Torque Screwdriver (QDRIVER4A)

Procedures:

Coming soon

 

Penalties will be assessed for lost hardware, FOD, damaging simulator, failure of verbal verifications, or failure to complete documentation.

Last Updated: 12/17/2025

Sample Score Sheet

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Gordon Carlson

Gordon Carlson

Southwest Airlines event judge, Southwest Airlines