Summary Analysis of the Material Condition of the KC-135 Aerial Refueling Fleet
Abstract
Our principal conclusion is that trends in KC 135 readiness and maintenance resource requirements are reasonably steady and that corrosion has not been a major contributor in those cases where adverse trends have been observed. In the case of the depot, backlog problems in the late 1990s that arose for various reasons have largely been overcome using improved management approaches that have resulted in much faster job completion and more efficient use of labor. The improvements are evident throughout the Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) process and have resulted in labor savings in most parts of the process, including corrosion repair. In this report we will discuss each of the six specific assessment topics listed on page 1. First, we will address operational readiness and groundings to provide a summary of the overall condition of the KC 135 fleet. Next, to develop a more complete picture of the material condition, and the impact of corrosion in particular, we will identify the major process changes in corrosion control and treatment. We will then use that information to analyze trends in labor hours at the O- and D-levels. Following a brief review of MSR trends, we will conclude with a summary of our findings.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA594193
Entities
People
- Peter J. Francis
- W. B. Boning
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses