Analysis of consolidation of intermediate level maintenance for Atlantic Fleet T700-GE-401 engines
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Authors
Cook, Jeffrey S.
Subjects
Helicopter Engine Maintenance
Consolidation of Maintenance Facilities
T700-GE-401 Engine
Intermedediate Maintenance
Simulation
Consolidation of Maintenance Facilities
T700-GE-401 Engine
Intermedediate Maintenance
Simulation
Advisors
Kang, Keebom
Date of Issue
1992-06
Date
Jun-92
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis is an analysis of consolidation of duplicate capabilities for intermediate level maintenance of T700-GE-401 turboshaft engines belonging to Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet. The down-sizing of the military in the next decade and the resulting budget constrained reality will force the Navy to adopt innovative measures to save costs. One of the methods by which costs can be reduced is by combining the maintenance functions of activities with duplicated capabilities into one facility, as is proposed for the maintenance facilities for this engine. To test the feasibility of the consolidation concept, the thesis uses simulation to model an Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) operating as a consolidated T700 maintenance facility under a worst-case scenario. Based on the simulation results, the thesis concludes that the proposed consolidation is a viable concept. The thesis also uses life cycle cost analysis to quantify some of the cost savings resulting from the consolidation. Specific recommendations are then made regarding implementation of the consolidation concept.
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Thesis
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Department
Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
ix, 118 p.: ill.;28 cm.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.