Comparative Analysis of Part-Task Trainers for U. S. Army Helicopter Maintenance Training

Abstract

A series of 28 actual equipment trainers, systems trainers and panel devices currently used in U. S. Army helicopter maintenance training were analyzed to develop recommendations for device improvement through modification, augmentation or substitution. The analysis included on-site interviews of helicopter maintenance instructors, examination of helicopter mishap data related to maintenance error and a review of the state of the art in training technology. To synthesize the information obtained, a generic classification scheme for training devices was developed and individual profiles of devices were prepared using 21 operationally defined criteria. It was concluded that substantial cost-training benefits could be achieved through propitious use of programmable simulation systems that employ microprocessor technology, modular construction and flexibility in display capability. Specific recommendations were made accordingly.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1977
Accession Number
ADA037359

Entities

People

  • Raymond E. Reilly

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Army Aircraft
  • Aviation Safety
  • Flight Training
  • Helicopters
  • Instructors
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Reliability
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Students
  • Three Dimensional
  • Training Devices

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design