A Simulation Study Comparing Multi-Level Maintenance Concepts for the F- 16C/D Dual Mode Transmitter

Abstract

This thesis provides a methodology for the analysis and comparison of various maintenance practices for the F-16C/D Dual Mode Transmitter. The primary goal of this thesis is the determination of whether a reduction from three to two levels of maintenance is viable. The measure of effectiveness selected to compare each maintenance alternative is the number of available spares corresponding to that level of maintenance. Computer simulation is the chosen method to determine this availability. A SLAM II simulation model was developed to model the failure of the Dual Mode Transmitter and its repair at all three levels of maintenance. The validated model was then subjected to various sensitivity analyses to see which areas were most sensitive. A final analysis was done to compare three versus two levels of maintenance for peacetime flying requirements, for a 30 day wartime flying surge, and for a sustained conflict. (jhd)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215579

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  • Robert E. Shell

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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