Supportability in Aircraft Systems through Technology and Acquisition Strategy Applications.
Abstract
The importance of high reliability systems in the national defense strategy of 'force multiplier' is paramount. Currently, the Air Force has adopted Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) 2000 as a management policy to achieve high reliabilities. However, there are few methods being implemented which can improve the measures of reliability. One method used with success by satellite systems is the use of expensive, but highly reliable class S electronic parts as opposed to the class B parts used in avionics and ground electronic systems. A method for determining the improvement of systems' Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) was developed. Additionally, the impact of improved system MTBF along with higher acquisition costs as a result of using class S parts was analyzed in a life cycle cost model. Results obtained in this research indicate that class S parts have the potential of significantly increase MTBF while actually lowering life cycle costs. Recommendations for follow-on research are given. Keywords: Logistics support; Technology transfer; Maintainability; Military aircraft. (Theses)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA186465
Entities
People
- Debra L. Haley
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology