Aviation Improvements

Abstract

JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: This program is funded under OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT because it includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year. Project 0601 - Common Ground Equipment is a Naval Aviation Project to apply new technology to common support equipment necessary to support multiple aircraft. Project 0852 - Consolidated Automated Support System is a standardized Automated Test Equipment with computer assisted, multi-function capabilities to support the maintenance of aircraft subsystems and missiles. Project 1041 - Aircraft Equipment Reliability/Maintainability Improvement Program is the only Navy program that provides engineering support for in-service out-of-production aircraft equipment, and provides increased readiness at reduced operational and support cost. Project 1355 - Aircraft Engine Component Improvement Program develops reliability and maintainability and safety enhancements for in-service Navy aircraft engines, transmissions, propellers, starters, auxiliary power units, electrical generating systems, fuel systems, fuels, and lubricants. Project 2269 - The EAF program designs, develops, tests and fields an Improved EAF Lighting Program to replace existing obsolete legacy EAF lighting system.

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Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
0205633N_7_1319_PB_2014
Change Summary Explanation
Schedule: Project 0601: Aircraft Spotting Dolly Milestone B, Prototype Phase, and Milestone C delayed as a result of the majority of funding being re-directed to a higher priority program. Project 3190: The Navy canceled the Multi-Purpose Bomb Rack program in April 2011. Budget exhibits reflect cancellation. Project 1041: Wiring Diagnostics and Prognostics effort was extended to account for technological challenges delaying completion. Ultra-high Density Power Storage was added as a spin-off effort of the Advanced Methods of Structural Repair project; this technology enables long-term structural health monitoring within inaccessible locations. Wireless Data Bus effort was accelerated into FY17 based on current progress of technology development. Improved Corrosion Preventative Compounds effort was extended so that emergent products can be evaluated. Advanced Methods of Structural Repair was extended due to delays in securing components to demonstrate repair. Corrosion Prevention and Control was extended to allow additional time for field evaluations. Subsystem Improvement Initiative scheduled completion was delayed due to increased complexity of the solution over what was originally anticipated. Expanded Qualification of Electro-Discharge Machine Drilling was added as an emergent capability with significant cost savings potential at the Fleet Readiness Centers (FRCs). MultiLayer Sacrificial Film Laminates for Windscreen Protection is a new effort to leverage Army investment in a multilayer product. Rapid Composite Tooling was added as an emergent capability with significant cost savings potential at the FRCs. Sensor Fusion for Advanced Prognostics effort was accelerated into FY16 based on results of current university research. Maintainability of Signature-controlled Structures was accelerated into FY17 due to cost savings potential. Significant need existed to find cost-effective ways to maintain and verify the integrity of these structures. Project 2269: Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review each slipped 8 quarters or 2 years to the right because the original schedule was based off of an estimate that was a complete Commercial Off The Shelf solution where there were no upfront design requirements. Technical: Project 0601: A recent market research effort determined that industry has Hydraulic Test Stands that will meet, with minor modification (modified COTS - APN7), the Navy's requirement. No Research and Development effort required.
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Control Systems
  • Corrosion Inhibition
  • Deployment
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Military Aircraft
  • Naval Aviation
  • Procurement
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering

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