An Analysis of Factors Influencing Spare Engine Management
Abstract
The report deals with the problems and complexities faced by the Air Force in attempting to determine proper spare engine levels. Spare engine levels are examined as a function of both requirement factors and management decisions concerning the methods and techniques to be used for dealing with the requirement factors. Systems theory is introduced to present a conceptual framework for better understanding the viewpoints and priorities possessed by the organizations involved with engine management. Analytical techniques including marginal analysis, discounting, tradeoff analysis, and sensitivity analysis are discussed in terms of their possible application to engine management policy and procedure. The factors affecting spare engine requirements are reviewed with respect to their impact on spare engine levels. Considerable attention is focused on the consequence of the marked difference in how engine stock safety quantities are determined for base stock as compared to depot stock. Engine pipeline standards are discussed with reference to potential tradeoffs between pipeline lengths and the number of spare engines required. Additional pipeline discussion includes examining the concept of average time requirements, and considerations in developing standards including the identification of a resource baseline.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0881694
Entities
People
- Ted L. Kehl
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology