Flying, Maintenance, and the Sale of Parts to the Field. Interactive Models for AH-1 and CH-47 Systems.

Abstract

Computer-generated graphic displays are used to investigate the relationships of AH-1 and CH-47 fleet flying hours, and of maintenance occurences of short and long duration during selected peacetime and wartime (RVN) periods. The rationale for observed relationships is explored in detail, and the discussion is supported with the results of correlation analyses. A similar approach is sued to explore the relationships existing between monthly gross sales of stock-funded airframe parts to the field and the number of short and long duration maintenance events, and between those sales and monthly fleet flying hours. The AH-1 and CH-47 fleets are examined during a peacetime period of 1-1/2 fiscal years. The two elements of the study are shown to be complementary and suitable for the construction of interactive models of operations and supply support. A probable connection is postulated between managed field maintenance support activities and the cost-effectiveness of On Condition Maintenance (OCM) world-wide team visits.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA039193

Entities

People

  • Blaine T. Stone
  • Valentin C. Berger

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Army Aircraft
  • Army Aviation
  • Combat Operations
  • Correlation Analysis
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Frequency
  • Hypotheses
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Training
  • Observation
  • Operational Readiness
  • Security
  • Standards

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design