The objective of this research was to develop a methodology for applying a warranty concept to an organic depot workload with the potential of increasing operational reliability and decreasing life cycle costs. To establish the basic methodology, research questions were formulated to address four key concepts required to develop a warranty methodology for aircraft inertial navigation systems repaired by the Aerospace Guidance and Metrology Center. While this study concentrated on these systems, the techniques employed were applicable to any organic depot workload meeting the criteria indicated in the study. Based on the results of analyzing the research questions it was concluded that a basic methodology must encompass a criteria test to screen potential candidates, and the reliability probability distribution should be determined to assist in reducing the uncertainty in the management decision process. It was also concluded that the DMS, AFIF procedures provide sufficient flexibility to permit the application of an organic warranty. Finally, a possible approach to a warranty application was demonstrated. The research concluded that an organic depot warranty is feasible and provides the potential for reducing logistic support costs by directing management attention to those units returned to the depot, but not requiring repair. (Author)


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    Title :

    Organic Depot Warranties for Aircraft Inertial Navigation Systems


    Contributors:
    A. C. Theobald (author) / J. S. True (author)

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    166 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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