C-5M Fuel Efficiency Through MFOQA Data Analysis

Abstract

This study investigates the usage of Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance (MFOQA) data as a means to obtain precise, aircraft-specific fuel loads. Currently, USAF C-5M aircraft include a 4% "degrade" value in their fueling practices. MFOQA data are analyzed in an attempt to refine this value. Case study data are analyzed from a single C-5M. A model is constructed using smoothing techniques which compare MFOQA actual observations to a baseline flight test model. The resulting figures are applicable to fuel planning and fuel efficiency concepts. Validation is presented through comparison with computerized flight planning software output. Results from the case study analysis are presented within the framework of fleet-wide implementation and maintenance practices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 2015
Accession Number
ADA615052

Entities

People

  • Michael P. Mariotti

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airlift Operations
  • Case Studies
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Data Science
  • Databases
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Fuels
  • Information Science
  • Knowledge Management
  • Mathematical Filters
  • Network Science
  • Neural Networks
  • Statistical Algorithms
  • Transport Aircraft

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design