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B-213839 1 (1984-08-29)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadlwp0001 and id is 1 raw text is: THE COMPTROLLER ONNEmAL OECISION OP THE UNITEO STATES WASHINGTON, 0.C. 20546 FILE: B-213839 OATE: August 29p 19& MATTER OF: Ryder Truck Lines DIGEST: In determining the cost of repair, a repair estimate, based upon an average repair cost for like items and computed by qualified personnel experienced in repairing similar property, is acceptable to establish the measure of damages. Allegation that repair estimate is unreasonable is denied where carrier has presented no evidence to support its claim. Ryder Truck Lines (Ryder) appeals a settlement of our Claims Group (Claims) which disallowed Ryder's claim for refund of $2,218.61. (Claims Group No. Z-2124416). The Department of the Air Force deducted this amount from bills otherwise due Ryder for damages to an aircraft dome or nose cone transported by Ryder under Government Bill of Lading No. 2-24207-H. Ryder does not deny responsibility for the damages. However, Ryder contends that the amount deducted does not reflect a reasonable repair cost for the item. The nose cone consists of a fiberglass material and is of a one-piece molded construction. Upon receipt, the Air Force found the unit to be damaged; the fiberglass was fractured and the finish was cracked at one point. The item could not be repaired at the base and was sent to a repair facility for repairs. The Air Force states that the repair facility groups like items together and all of the items are repaired at a single negotiated price between the facility and the government. Separate cost records detail- ing theactual repair cost for each particular item are not maintained. The Air Force indicates that the $2,218.61 is an estimate for the cost of repairing the item damaged by Ryder and is based upon the average repair cost for a like item, The Air Force states that the estimate was computed by qualified personnel, aware of the extent of the visible damage, and based on cost records and/or experience with repairing this type of property. ok9qi I

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