Prove-Out Ram Assessment Report for the 155 mm M483 LAP Line at Kansas Army Ammunition Plant
Abstract
During September 1976, Kansas AAP developed a Demonstration Test Plan (DTP) to govern the prove-out test for Project 5745509, 155 mm M483A1 Automated Assembly and Pack-Out System at KAAP. An initial prove-out was begun in November 1976 and completed in March 1977. The results of this prove-out indicated that the equipment in its configuration at the time would not meet established requrements. During the next eight months, a series of improvements were made to both the body-loading and fuze assembly systems. In November 1977, another prove-out test was initiated; the test ended on 30 December 1977. The results of this test showed that the equipment satisfies test requirements and is capable of meeting a mobilization rate of 42,000 rounds per month. This report provides the details of the reliability, availability, maintainability (RAM), and production data analyses upon which this conclusion is based.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA064137
Entities
People
- J. C. Allen
- John G. Mardo
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center