An Assessment of Centralized Intermediate Maintenance Upon Combat Capability
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis was to evaluate the relative performance and cost of centralized intermediate maintenance versus traditional organic maintenance. The study had three objectives: 1) Measure peacetime readiness performance for centralized and organic intermediate maintenance; 2) Measure wartime combat capability performance for both maintenance concepts; and 3) To compare maintenance costs between centralized and organic intermediate maintenance concepts. The objectives were accomplished through statistical analysis of the Jet Engine Maintenance Simulator (JEMS) simulation model for F16 F110 engines. The cost comparisons were obtained from Air Force Logistics Command agencies and the F16 Systems Program Office. Analysis of the simulation results found that peacetime readiness rates were statistically the same for 26 of 30 peacetime simulations. Of the four results which showed significant differences, three favored organic maintenance while one favored centralized maintenance. Different simulations were made for varying transit times, maintenance crews, and quantity of spares. Keywords: Cost analysis, Aircraft availability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202729
Entities
People
- Ronald S. Hunt
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology