Maintainability/Reliability Impact on SYSTEM Support Costs
Abstract
This technical report addresses life cycle costs for fighter type aircraft, with emphasis on analysis performed during the early design phase. The engineer is provided a discussion of the factors and guidelines for estimating major elements of the life cycle costs for new or existing weapon systems using field experience data and cost planning factors from AFM 173-10. It does not include a computer model. Charts and curves are included which show how reliability and maintenance impact support costs during a program's operational phase. Quantifiable support cost savings have been calculated on the F-4, F-111, and A-7D aircraft to demonstrate the analytical approach and rationale used in performing the analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0916434
Entities
People
- Rodney E. Reel
- Walter L. Johnson
Organizations
- Boeing