An Analysis of the Relationship between Manufacturer Assembly Time and Intermediate-Level Maintenance Repair Time.
Abstract
Numerous models have been developed for predicting logistic support costs of which intermediate-level maintenance repair time is an important consideration. However, the major problem is obtaining accurate input data elements to drive the models. The current technique of using historical data extrapolation has proven successful in some cases, yet additional improvement is required. One approach which could circumvent the utilization of historical data is the use of the manufacturer's initial assembly time to predict the intermediate-level maintenance time required to repair a unit. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between assembly time and repair time. Avionics communication-navigation units were selected as a study vehicle, and the relationship was statistically analyzed through regression analysis. The results obtained failed to indicate that a significant relationship exists between manufacturer assembly time and intermediate-level maintenance repair time; therefore, the study did not provide a viable alternative to the use of the historical data for predicting maintenance repair time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA030229
Entities
People
- Prescott D. Farris
- Rondal H. Smith
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology