AV-8B
Abstract
This program provides for AV-8B Design, Development, Integration and Test of the following improvements: The Engine Life Management Program (ELMP),Operational Flight Programs (OFPs)and Avionics Integration, Escape System, and Readiness Management Plan (RMP). The ELMP is a comprehensive plan to increase safety of flight and operational readiness of the AV-8B F402-RR-408 Engine and Gas Turbine Starter, as well as other critical engine components. The Program Office will accomplish this mission through the Component Improvement Program, which entails Engineering Project Description investigations and a series of planned Endurance Tests to derive safety and reliability improvements to the engine and engine components. The Joint Mission Planning System is required as part of the Department of Navy directed migration to a common Navy and Marine Corps mission planning system. H6.1 provides enhancements and software corrections, and H6.2 (Common Avionics Program) provides GPS navigation capabilities. HX OFP will integrate Link 16 capability. Other specific efforts include Airborne Variable Message Format Terminal. The program is working closely with the Common Avionics program and the Allies (Spain and Italy) on all efforts. RMP represents all engineering activities for development and design to support aircraft safety, flight clearance and concept exploration for resolution of emergent safety, service life, escape systems, obsolescence, and readiness issues.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 0652_0604214N_5_1319_PB_2015
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