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The first C-5A Galaxy transport was inducted into the production Avionics Modernization Program, or AMP, modification line in mid September. AMP replaces the analog cockpit instruments and systems in the C-5 with digital displays and equipment. All 111 Air Force C-5s are scheduled to undergo the AMP modifications. A total of forty-two production installations have been completed as of September. The three C-5M test aircraft-which includes one former A-model-have also received the AMP modifications. AMP installations are taking place at Dover AFB, Delaware, and at Travis AFB, California. They are scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2014. The C-5 AMP fleet has flown more than 9,400 sorties and 40,000 operational flight hours.
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