The F-100 Spare Parts Shortage of 1985: Where Did We Go Wrong.

Abstract

This report looks at the history of the F-100 engine during the 1980-85 time period to determine the causes of the 1985 parts shortage. A brief overview of the F-100 engine history to 1980 is provided, followed by a detailed historical look at the events of the 1980-85 period. The F-100 engine is used in both the F-15 and F-16 aircraft, the main aircraft around which the U.S. tactical air forces are built. Yet, despite the obvious critical impact a lack of these engines has on the USAF and on U.S. military strength, the Air Force has run low on both engines and the parts to support them on several occasions. After an analysis of the parts shortages, the author draws several lessons learned that may prove useful to other system managers to prevent similar problems in the systems they manage. Keywords: Turbofan engines; Jet fighters; Spare parts; Modular construction; Systems management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194429

Entities

People

  • James M. Marg

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Classification
  • Congress
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engine Components
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Procurement
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Systems Management
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.