Fixed Wing Product Improvement Program

Abstract

The budget line provides for Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), development of supplemental type certificates (STC) and associated developmental testing, and integration of all Army fixed wing aircraft to provide Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), and Department of Defense (DoD) mandated safety equipment to meet current and evolving international and Army standards. As requirements for new avionics equipment continue, aircraft delays and airspace exclusions are likely for aircraft not properly equipped. Upgrade of communication and aircraft modifications will assure worldwide deployability for those required to deploy. This budget line will also provide funding for studies, evaluations and Analysis of Alternatives to support emerging Army fixed wing requirements for product improvements to support the Army fleet. In accordance with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) Working Oversight List (dtd 26 Jun 15), the Fixed Wing Utility Aircraft Program will be required to undergo both Live Fire Testing and Operational Testing. Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) dollars in the amount of $0.796 million provides funding for Live Fire Test & Evaluation (LFT&E) hardware materials on Fixed Wing Utility Aircraft. The LFT&E hardware materials consist of Structural Wing, Engine, Propeller, Fuselage, Wing Iron Bird, Hydraulic System, Dry Bay Fire Suppression System, and Emergency Supplemental Oxygen Supply (ESOS) System.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2017
• Source ID: ES5_0607138A_7_2040_PB_2017

Tags

Readers

• Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Public Financial Management and Budgeting

Technology Areas

• Space