Destroyer Engineered Operating Cycle (DDEOC), System Maintenance Analysis DDG-37 Class, Exterior Radio Communications System SMA 37-301-441, Review of Experience,
Abstract
The goal of the Destroyer Engineered Operating Cycle Program is to effect an early improvement in the material condition of ships, at an acceptable cost, while maintaining or increasing their operational availability during an extended operating cycle. In support of this goal, System Maintenance Analyses (SMAs) are being conducted for selected systems. The principal element of an SMA is the Review of Experience (ROE)--an analysis of existing and anticipated problems that affect the operational performance of maintenance programs of a ship's system. The following are among the conclusions resulting from this ROE: Since a majority of the equipment constituting the DDG-37 Class Exterior Radio Communications System (ERCS) is the same as that of the FF-1052 Class, action is already being taken to implement most of the recommended reliability and maintainability improvements; and A combination of maintenance strategies are now in use for ERCS equipments. Essentially, these strategies are (1) clean, preserve, and lubricate on a scheduled basis; (2) periodically conduct performance tests and, as necessary, restore to a given functional level; and (3) for various 'go/no-go' or noncritical items, run-to-failure and 'fix or replace' when failure occurs. Analysis condirmed that current practices are effective, and preventive measures are adequately impelmented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA057301
Entities
People
- R. Sangster
- Tim Moore
Organizations
- ARINC