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Wednesday, August 16, 2006

U.S. carrier Lincoln slated for drydock

USS LincolnThe aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will be sidelined for routine, but extensive, maintenance, starting next month.

The Lincoln, site of President Bush's memorable 'Mission Accomplished' speech after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, will undergo Docking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA) work at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard from Sept. 5 through mid-March of next year.

The DPIA process involves an extensive modernization of the Abe's compartments and systems and is routine for the U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class nuclear carriers. The ship made its maiden deployment in 1991.

Todd Shipyards said this week it will carry out the maintenance process as part of a nearly $11 million modification to a previous contract covering the overhaul and maintenance for carriers based in Puget Sound.

The DPIA involves dry-docking the flattop and overhauling scores of systems, including catapults and flight-deck elevators as well as the ship's massive propellers. The program is aimed at extending the service life of the ships.

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