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AF FDL-TR-78-153"""-"'"°(jELVEL :VOLUME II L6
AIRCRAFT TRANSPARENCY FAILURE & LOGISTICAL
"CZ COST ANALYSIS
': VOLUME II DESIGN DATA & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
S. S. BrownD D C• -?
M5~AY 1 7 I1flRock II InternationalI.-. Angl Diiso ,,. I,,.,. Ij I., _
S815 Lapharn Street BS .J El Segundo, CA 90246C
f ___ DECEMBER 1978 41
Final Report June 1977- September 1978
Approvd for public relem; distribution unlimited. jI ,I
AIR FORCE FLIGHT DYNAMICS LA6ORATORY"AIR FORCE WRIGHT AERONAUTICAL LABORATORIESAIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMANDWRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO 46433
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NOTICE
When Government drawings, specifications, or other data are used for anypurpose other than in connection. with a definitely related Government procure-ment operation, the United States Government thereby incurs no responsibilitynor any obligation whatsoever; and the fact that the Government may haveformulated, fu.'nished, or in any way supplied the said drawings, specifica-tions, or other data, is not to be regarded by implication or otherwise asin any manner licensi , the holder or any other persou or corporation,or conveying any rights or permission to manufacture, use, or sell any patentedinvention that may in any way be related thereto.
This report has been reviewed by the Information Office (10) and isreleasable to the National Technical information Service (NTIS). AtNTIS, it will be available to the general public, including foreign nations.
This technical report has been reviewed and is approved for publication.
Charles A. Babish IIIRihrJ beLaboratory Contract Manager Gd
Escape and Subsystems Branch
FOR THE C(3ANDER
Ambrose B. NuttDirectorVehicle Equipment Division
Copies of this report should not be returned unless return is required bysecurity considerations, contractual obligations, or notice on a specificdocument.
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20. Abstract Continued
istical support activity as currently b -ng practiced at tht Air LogisticsCenters and Air Force Operational Bases, both maintenance and installationprocedures, as well as qualification and testing procedures, for trans-parency components and support systems were collected. These data wereassembled to determine the support structure level of effort and coststo identify those procedures and practices where cost reduction mayjbQachieved. The means of supplementing and validating the collection ofmaintenance procedures and logistical support was through the field auditof five Air Logistics Centers, eight Aii Force Bases, and various air-frame, transparency manufacturers.-,'These iata plus the failure analysisconducted in the transparency anelysis phases provided the basis for imple-menting the design improvement and cost reduction studies shown in vol-ume III.
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FORtEWORD
The study presented in this report was performed by the Los AngelesDivismo (LAD) of Rockwell International Corporation (Rockwell) under U.S. AirForce, AFSC, ASD, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Contract F33615-77-C-3060.
This study was performed for the Recovery and Crew Station Branch (MER),
Vehicle Equipment Division (FE), Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Air
Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
under Project 2402 '"Vehicle Equipment Technology", Task 240203 "Aerospace
Vehicle Recovery and Escape Subsystems", Work Unit 24020302 "Aircraft Transpar-
ency Failure and Cost Analysis". Mr. C. A. Babish III (AFFDL/FER) was Labora-tory Contract Manager.
This program was started 15 June 1977 and submitted by the authors for
approval 29 September 1978. The report was released under NA-78-604 by Rock-
well for internal control.
Mr. W. D. Dotseth was the Program Manager for Rockwell. Contributingtechnical personnel were S. S. Brown, Deputy Program Manager, EngineeringSpecialties; 0. F. Niedermann, Engineering Specialties; H. L. Hayes, Trans-
parency Design; R. H. Ewald, Jr, Operation and Proposals Estimating; and W. H.Hatton of Reliability.
The author wishes to thank the field audit contacts in the Air Force, in
the airframe industry, and transparency suppliers for their cooperation andvaluable assistance in collection of maintainability and logistical suppprtodata".
This report is assembled in three separate volumes to provide a pres-
entation of study results that permits easier access to and handling of the
data collected and presented herein. The separate volumes are:
Volume I - PROGRAM StNtAWVolume II - DESIGN DATA AND MAIM7DMCE PROCEXRESVolume III - TRANSPARENCY ANALYSIS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
volume I ISection Page
INTRODUCTION 1
II TASK I - COLLECTION OF DATA AND INFOMATION5
Aircraft Transparency System 3Master Transparency Systems List 3Transparency Configuration Summary 4Transparency Panel Design Characteristics 8
Laminated Windshield/Window Panels 8Mo~nolithic Windshield/Window Panels 9Canopy Enclosure With Flat Laminate Windshield 9Canopy Enclosure With Contoured Windshield 10
III TASK I - QUALIFICATION TESTING PROCErURES AND RmQUIRBIO 51
Testing Procedures and Requirements 51Development Progr=ns 52Certification and Qualification Requirements 53Assessment of Qualification Costs 55
Test and Procedural Cost Data 55Bird Proof Test Costs 55
Maintenance and Installation Procedures 57AFLC - Reliability and Maintenance 57
AFM 66-1 Maintenance Data Collection System 58AFM 65-110 Standard Aerospace Vehicle and
Equipment Inventory, Status and UtilizationReporting 58
AFM 127-1 Accident/Incident Data 58K051 Increased Reliability of Operation Systems 58
IV TASK Ii - AFLC FIELD AUDIT OF PROCEDURS AND COST DINTA 64
Field Audits 64Metri.c Conversion Programs 66Cost of Transparent Enclosures 66Installation and Maintenance Procedures 67
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TABLE OF Cf0T{r
volume II kUOFCNET
section Page
Preventive Maintenance Procedures 67Electrical System Checkout Procedures 68Sealant and Aerodynamic Smoothing Requirements 68Checkout Procedures for Mechanisms and Operable
Windows 70Corrosion Prevention 73Refurbishment Procedures 75Description of Maintenance Facilities 78Level of Transparency Capability 79Maintenance/Repair Work Breakdown Structure 85ALC Storage Procedures 85Packaging and Special Handling Procedures 88Quality Control and Nondestructive Inspection
Procedures 90Procedures for Determining Number 37 Spare Parts 92Maintenmace Effort 93
V CONCLUSIONS 95
APPENDIX A - TABLE A-1. MASTER TRANSPARENCY SYSTEM LIST 97
APPENDIX B - FIGURE B-1, T-39 RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITYSU4ARM (RAM) 129
REFERENCES 135
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATICNS
Figure Page
1 Study Aircraft 2
2 Aircraft Transparency Systems 5
3 Transparency Configuration Matrix 6
4 Laminated Windshield/Window Panels 11
5 Monolithic Windshield/Window Panels 23
6 Canopy Enclosure With Flat Windshield 35
7 Canopy Enclosure With Curved Windshield 44
8 Literature Review Sources 61
9 Aircraft Maintenance - Historical Data (AR4 66-1) 62
10 KOS Improved Reliability Operational System 63
11 Air Logistics Center Directorate 81
12 Base Level Maintenance 82
13 Maintenance/Repair - Work Breakdown Structure (Level 1-7) 86
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1 Bird Proof Test Cost 60
2 Swmnary uf Field Audit Trips 65
3 Current Cost Estimates for Transparencies 66
4 Sealant and Aerodynamic Smoothing Re Airements 69
S Sumnary of Transparency Systeu Maintenance and RepairFacilities 80
6 AN 66-1 Reliability and Maintainability Data 94
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Volume ISection Page
INTRODUCTION 1
Introduction 1Background 2
II REQUIREMENTS AND TASK DESCRIPTION 6
Program Objectives 6Program Requirements 7Study Aircraft 8Transparency/Support Systems 8
III TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS LOGISTICAL COST I
KOS1 Logistical Support Costs 12LSC for Study Aircraft 13Annual Support Costs 13
I € CURRENT MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS 19
Field Audit Comments 19Transparency System Comparison 21
V SUIMARY OF TRADE STUDIES 24
Trade Study Objective 24Trade Study Summary 24Trade Study Criteria 25Trade Study Descriptions 2S
T-39A Windshield Anti-icing ControllerRedesign 26KC-135A Boom Door and Sighting Window Redesign 27B-52G/H Windshield and Window Redesign 27C-141A Windshield Redesign 28T-38A Canopy Locking Mechanism Redesign 28
VI CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 44
Conclusions 44Recommendations 46Candidate List of Design Imprnvements 47
REFERENCES 51
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Volume IIISection Page
INTRODUCTION 1
II TASK III - TRANSPARENCY ANALYSIS 5
Evaluation Process 5Candidate Improvement Selection Criteria 6Cost-Effective Trade Study 6
III DATA ANALYSIS 13
Data Analysis 13Development of Data for Analysis 14General Correlation 14Equations for Estimating LSC During the Conceptual Phase 15Equations Derived Using all Data 16
IV CORRECTIVE PROGRAMS 41
Design Improvements 41Failure Analysis 42Cost Analysis 43Trade Studies 44
Design Improvement Trade Study 1, T-39AWindshield Anti-icing Controller. Redesign AS
Design Improvement Trade Study 2, KC-135A BoomSighting Door and Window Redesign 56
Design Improvement Trade Study 3, B-52G/HWindshield and Window Redesign 66
Design Improvement Trade Study 4, C-141AWindshield Redesign 84
Design Improvement Trade Study 5, T-38A CanopyLocking Mechanism Redesign 105
Mbst Cost-Effective Paramete.zs 116Least Cost-Effective Parameters 116Other Candidate Studies 116
V CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 121
Conclusions 121Recommendations 121
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Section Page
APPENDIX A - SAMPLE MAINTENANCE ANALYSIS MODEL (MAMS) PRINTOUTS 123
Figure A-1, T-39A Design/Cost MAMS 124Figure A-2, KC-135A Design/Cost MAMS 13SFigure A-3, B-S2G/H Design Cost MAMS 156Figure A-4, C-141A Design/Cost MAMS 174Figure A-S, T-38A Design/Cost HAMS 196
REFERENCES 199
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
A/C Aircraft
ACI Analytical Condition Inspection
AEDC Arnold Engineering Development Center
AEB Air Force Base
AFFDL Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
AFH Flight Hours (From AFM 66-1)
AFL Number of Flights (From AFM 66-1)
AFLC Air Force Logistics Cunand
AFM Air Force Mtaual
AFM 66-1 Maintenance Management System
AFM 65-110 Standard Aerospace Vehicle and Lquipment Inventory, Status,
and Utilization Reporting
AFI 127-1 Accident/Incident Data
AFR Air Force Regulation
AFSC Air Force Systems Ccmuand
AFTO Air Force Technical Order
ALC Air Logistics Center
ANS Avionics Maintenance SquadronASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AT Action Taken
ATF/LCA Aircraft Transparency Failure and Logistics Cost Analysis
BLIS Base Level Inquiry System
CON-C Condemnation Costs
CRC Cost Reduction Curve
DC4 Deputy Commander - Maintenance
DDCC Delaminations, Deterioration, Cracks, and ChippingD056 Product Performance System
D062 Spares Requirement System
DS Distribution and Supply
EUMR Emergency Unsatisfactory Materiel Report
FE Vehicle Equipment Division
FER Recovery and Crew Station Branch
FH Flight Hours
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FMW Field Maintenance Cost
SEFailure Modes and Effect Analysis
FNS Field Maintenance Squadron
SFSN Federal Stock Number
HDP Hydropress DieHM, How Mal How Malftunction
HTF Heat Treat Fixture
IN Information Office
INS Inches
IROS Increased Reliability of Operational Systems
KF1H Flight Hours (From KOSI)
KFL Number of Flights (From K051)
K051 Logistical Support Cost (IROS)
(L) Left-Hand SideLAD Los Angeles Division (Rockwell International)
LB Pounds
LCC Life Cycle Cost
LG Laminated Glass
(L/R) Left- and Right-Hand SidesLRU Line Replaceable Unit
LSC Logistical Support Cost
MA Maintenance
MAM Maintenance Analysis Model Program
MDCS Maintenance Data Collection System (AFM 66-1)
MDR Maintenance Demand Rate
MIPS Material Improvement Projects
W. Material Mnagemnent
MM1 Maintenance Man-Hours HMMH/FH Maintenance Man-Hours per Flight Hour
t4H/MA Maintenance Man-Hours per Maintenance Action
MrBF Mean Time Between Failures
MT34A. Mean Time Between Maintenance ActionMI•TR Mean Time Between Removal
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (Contirued)
MTBUR Mean Time Betweai Unscheduled Removal
MTSL MAster Transparency System List
MU Wavelength - Millimicronis
NDI Nondestructive Inspoction
NO. (#) Number
NOC Not Otherwise Coded
NOR Not Operationally Ready - Maintenance
NORS Not Operationally Ready - Supply
NRTS Not Repairable This Station
NSN National Stock Number
NTIS National Techrdcal Information Service
QAFB Operational Air Force Base
ctS Organizational Maintenance Squadron
PC Polycarbonate
P/C Pilot and Copilot
PIl) Programed Depot Maintenance
P/FFLABORT Primary Failure Discovered After Flight Abort
P/FGRABORT Primary Failure Discovered After Ground Abort
PFP Production Flat Pattern
PCMO Production Oriented Maintenance Organization
PP Procurement and Production
PPG Pittsburg Plate Glass Industries
PSC Packaging and Shipping Costs
PVB Polyvinyl Butaryl
Q/C Quality Control
(R) Right-Hand Side
RAM Reliability and Maintainability Program
RI/LAD Rockwell Intenrational/Los Angeles Division
ROK Recheck OK
R&R Repair and Reclamation
RRS Repair and Reclamation Shop
SA Stretched Acrylic
SRC Specialized Repair Costs
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SRD Creel RIile Die
Tero Technical Compliance Technical Order
TO Technicai Order
TT Task Time
UC1A University of California at Los Angeles
UMA Unscheduled Maintenance Actions
USAF United States Air Force
WBS Work Breakdwn Structure
W/S Windshield
WIJC Work Unit Code
ALCS Air Logistic Centers
OC-ALC Oklahoma City ALC, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma
00-ALC Ogden ALC, Hill Air Force Base, Utah
SA-ALC San Antonio ALC, Kelly Air Force Base, Texas
SM-ALC Sacramento ALC, McClellan Air Force Base, California
WR-ALC Warner Robins ALC, Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
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SECTION I
INMTROJUCTION
11Tis study is programmed to survey the maintenance and installation proce-
dures of the current Air Force inventory transparency systems including
windshields, canopies, cabin windows, and interactive support systens. The
survey was conducted at five air logistics centers and eight selected Air
Force operational bases to identify the high-cost, high-frequency maintenance
items for 20 selected aircraft (figure 1). The ultimate pur-pose was to iden-
tify corrective programs that will reduce logistical cost.
This program is an extension of two previous programs (references 1 and
2) that were conducted to stuiy failure modes, maintenance procedures, and the
associated logistical support costs for transparency systems. The extent of
the analysis developed in these previous studies was to search historical
maintenance and logistical cost records, and categorize the physical trans-
parency characteristics, failure modes, frequency of failures, and costs in a
readily identifiable and inclusive statement of the problem.
The intent of this study is to expand the research of the transparency
probiems _L greater depth, identify and recommend changes in maintenance pro-
cedures, and recommend design improvements that will reduce failures and cost
of maintenance.
This volume contains the assembly of design data and maintenance proce-
dures collected to provide a means of: (1) summarizing the transparency
physic'il characteristics for use in the failure analysis, (2) identifying the
descriptive design data for the design improvement studies, and (3) furnishing
the costs required for requalification and test.
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BOMBERS- B-52, B-57, AND FB-111
ATTACK- A-7D AND A-37
CARGO/TRANSPORT- C-5, C-9, C-130, C/KC-135, AND C-141
FIGHTERS- F-4, F-15, F-105, AND F-111
TRAINERS- T-37, T-38, AND T-39
OBSERVATION/UTI LITY- 0-2 AND OV-1O
HELl COPTERS- CH-3, CH-53, AND UH-1
Fi 1e 1. Study Aircraft
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SECTION II
TASK I - COLLECrION OF DATA AND INFOIRMATION
AIRCRAFT TRANSPARENCY SYSTEM
The definition of Aircraft Transparency System, as utilized in this
study, is ccoprised of three categories. They are:
1. Transparency components
2. Interactive support systems
3. Support structures
The transparency components consist of the primary elements of windshield
panel assemblies, canopy transparency and frame assemblies, and cabin windows.
The makeup of the interactive support system consists principally of anti-
icing and antifogging systems, etc. The depth of study of these systems was
limited to the levels that were readily identifiable in the -06 'Work Unit
Code Manual". Support structure considered only those elements that form an F
edge member, adjacent post or frame, and longeron or sill. Figure 2 summar-
izes the breakdown of transparency systems.
MASTER TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS LIST
The Master Transparency Systems List WTSL) was assembled to provide a
detai.led listing of the elements of each transparency system for each aircraft
model as defined in the previous section. The MrSL is the transparency identi-
fier F,-d also includes the AFLC designations such as anumfacturer part number
and national stock number. In addition to the description and nomenclature
the umit costs, principally for the transparency components, are also noted inthis table. Also shown are the Logistic Support Cost Rank of the five highest
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cost Work Umhit Code (WUC) items within each transpairency system, the descrip-
tion of the Major How Mal for the RIC item, and the percentage oi ,Maintenance
Man-Hours expenddi on the WUC item as a result of the Major How Mal. Due tothe extensive assembly of data items, the NTSL is incorporated as Appendix A
of this document.
TRANSPARECY CONFIGURATICN SUH4R
The 20 aircraft reviewed in this study represent a wide spectrum of
design and performance requirements. In meeting these requirements, the
transparency systems incorporated in this aircraft resulted in a wide range of
configuration sh;nes, type of construction, and irteractive support systems.Figure 3, transparency configuration matrix, was assembled to provide a quickstmmary of the general arrangeents for these tra-sparency systems.
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INTERACTIVE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
1, ANTI-ICING
2. DEFOGGING3. RAIN REMOVAL4. OPERATING AND ACTUATION5. PRESSURIZATION
SUEPPOI STRUCTURES
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TRASPARE-'Y PANEL DESIGN "CiArACTERISTICS
The design data presented in this section hPs been collected from the
most recently available drawings, from discussions with the aircraft manufac-
turer's design engineers, and from field audit trips.
The transparent panel installations, used on aircraft reviewed in this
study, fall into four categories. Two categories are related, in that they
pertain to aircraft that utilize structurally enclosed crew and passenger
compartments. The first category usually uses complex, laminated transparent
panels, while the second category uses less sophisticated, monolithic transpar-
ent panels.
The last two categories of transparent panel installations are also
related, in that they are used on aircraft in which the crew &-' p.assenger
compartments are enclosed within a transparent canopy. (ne category uses a
flat, laminated windshield, while the last category uses a contoured wind-
shield.
LAMINATED WINDSHIELDIWINDOW PANELS
Aircraft that utilize laminated transparent panels are the B-52, C-5,
C-9, C-130, KC-135, C-]41, and the T-39. Transparency characteristics for
these aircraft are shown in figure 4. These aircraft operate in an environmentthat requires pressurization, windshield heating and some degree of birdproof-
ing.
The windshields on each of these aircraft are made of two or more lami-
nat( s of glass, joined with vinyl interlayers; with various arrangements of
metal inserts, phenolic and fiberglass spacers and reinforcements used around hthe perimeter of the panels.
The remaining transparent panels for the B-52, C-130, and the C/KC-13.Care also glass-vinyl sandwiches. The exceptions, however, are the eyebrow
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windows for the B- 52, which are monolithic panels of stretched acrylic, and
the KC-135 boom sighting door indow which is an unpressurized, monolithic
acrylic panel.
The remaining aircraft in this group,, the C-5, C-9, C-141, and the 7-39,
use window panels made of stretched acrylic laminates joined by vinyl inter-
layers. The C-9 and T-39 use some windows made of acrylic panels with anintervening space that is vented to the cabin air.
MNOOLITHIC WINDSHIELD/WINDOW PANELS
Structurally enclosed crew compartment type aircraft that utilize mcno-
lithic transparent panels are the 0-2, ({1-3, (2-53, and the UN-I. Transpar-
ency characteristics for these aircraft are shown in figure 5. Generally
these aircraft operate in an envirorunet that does not require pressurizing or
windshield heating; bird inpact requirements are also less severe. All of the
transparent panels used on these aircraft are single-sheet acrylic material,
except the center and main windshields used on the (11-53, which ar. lamainated,
heated panels.
CANOPY ENCLMJE WITH FIAT LAMINATED WINISIIELD
A third category of aircraft uses a flat, laminated windshield panel in
conjunctcn with a canopy-enclosed crew cumpartnent. These include the B-S7,
A-7, F-4, F-105, and the OV-10. Transparency characteristics for these air-
craft are shown in figure 6. The windshield panels for these aircraft are
rade of three to five glass laminates joined with vinyl interlayers. In the
case of the OV-10, the number of laminates is not specified, except that the
panel must meet the requirements for MIL-G-5485 bulletproof glass. The other
transparent panels used on these aircraft are made of acrylic material. The
B-57 uses a monolithic windshield side panel made of stretched acrylic, and
"the canopies are made of two laminates of acrylic with a vinyl interlayer.
The F-105 windshield side panels and canopies are made of two acrylic panels
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with an intervening air gap. The remaining transparent panels, used on the
A-7, F-4, and the OV-10, are monolithic stretch,.A acrylic.
CANOPY ENCLOSURE WITH CWTOUJRD WINISIELD
The FB-111, F-111, A-37, T-37, F-iS, and the T-38 use fully contouredwindshields. See figure 7 for characteristics of transparent panels used on
these aircraft. The FB-1ii and the F-ill windshields and canopies are made of
two glass laminates with a silicone interlayer.
The A-37 and T-37 aircrbft now use a birdproofed windshield made ofpolycarbonate with an inner and outer protective layer of acrylic- The
canopies are monolithic stretched acrylic.
The F-15 aircraft were originally produced with hard coated, monolithic
polycarbonate windshie J and canopies. Because of short life and excessivemaintenance cost there is a retrofit program in progress to replace all F-15windshields and canopies with monolithic, stretched acrylic units.
The T-38 uses contoured, monolithic, stretched acrylic panels for theforward student's windshield and two canopies. In addition there is a flat,stretched acrylic aft instructor's windshield. This windshield is not normally
exposed to the outside air; however, it offers protection for the instructor
in the event the forward canopy should open for any reason.
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SECTION III
TASK I - QUALIFICATION TESTING PMOMURES AND RBQUIRDOM
The data collected on the qualification and testing procedures were
gathered from many sources. The sources include the ALC's, airframe manufac-
turers, and transparency suppliers. The data contained in this section covers
the test procedures and requirements necessary ,.o qualify the transparency
system for flightworthiness. It also includes a description of the development
program which generated the requirements. The presentation is in the form of
data sets made up from comnts assembled during the field autit phase of this
program.
TESTING PMX UES AND PJPýJIRBUNIS
The testing procedures utilized by both the ALC and Operational Air Force
Base (OAFB) at the conclusion of a transparency repair or modification is a
qualitative test in accordance with the Inspection and Maintensxce Technical
Orders. The tests made are:
1. Optical Qualities Test - A visual inspection is caiducted by Flight
and/or Quality Control personnel. Principal reliance for the inspec-
tion of optical qualities rests with flight persmonel.
2. Pressurization Tests - Cabin or cockpit tests are functiu-nal in
nature. The system pressure is brought up to specified levels and
leakage rates checked for adherence to the tolerances specified in
the -2 and -3 technical orders.
3. Water Leakage Tests - Water spray tests are conducted to determine if
adequate sealing is achieved for the rain seals and panel sealant
joints.
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4. Test of Interactive Support Systems - The simple functional checkout
of anti-icing, defogging, and mechanical systems is the first means
of testing the adequacy of the repair and replacement. If additionaltesting is required, proceduces as described in Section IV, under
headings E .rical System Geckout Procedures and Checkout Procedures
for Mechaisms of Operable Windows are used.
E .OPMEM PROGRAMS
The description of development programs for transparency systems were not
made available to the audit team. During the visits to four airframe manufac-
turers, the data relating to development programs were considered to be
proprietary, or lumped in with fuselage structure and enviromrMiental controlsystem. Because of the integrated nature of the transparencies with the
structures, aivironmental, and equipment subsystems, it was considered to be
impractical, wid in some cases impossible, to isolate the programs and coststhat generat-.d the test, certification and qixilification requirements.References 8 through 10 contain the test and qualification data for the T-38and F-S serie,; aircraft that were tLsed in this study.
Reference 8. W. G. Shirreffs, "Qualification Test of T-38 Cockpit EnclosureSastem for St-ructui I.-.D.. Aýppr~oval,, No-r ai Report Number '
NOR-61-r35, Northrop Corporation, Aircraft Division, Hawthorne,CA, 6 October 1961
Reference 9. W. G. Shirreffs, "Design Test of Instructors Canted Windshield,"Norair Report Numbefr O-61-146, 1;or~t1op Corporation, A~rcriftDivision, Hawthorne, CA, 5 September 1963
Reference 10. J. A. Porter, "(!ualification Test of 8-13965-t ElectricallyAnti-iced Windshield," Contract F33657-68-C-1036, Norair ReportNm6ber NOR-69-117, Northrop Corporation Aircraft Division,Hawthorne, CA, September 1969
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EIRIIFICATION AND 2UALIFICATION REQUIRBMWS
The review of cammints relating to quallfication of transpaiencies
resulted in categorization of four tests utilized by the airfrome manufac-
turers visited. They are:
1. Optical Qualities Test - The optical qualities test universally used
by both the manufacturer and transparency supplier is the photographic
process. This process shoots a photograph of a grid board through
the test transparency simulating the attitude as normally mounted in
the aircraft. The criteria for allowable sleoe deviation of the grid
segments around the viewing areas are generally established by the
Air Force procuring activity, transparency supplier, and the airframe
manufacturer. The American Society for T -sting and Materials (ASTh)
is in the process of developing an approach for standardization of
opticvl qualities criteria.
2. Cyclic Pressurization Test - The cyclic pressure tests are run to
determine the basic strength characteristics of the transparency
component as subjected to cabin cockpit pressurization and, when
applicable, to variation in temperature. Additional test results
obtained is the determination of the ability of structural framing,
enclosure frames, and supporting members to resist fatigue.
The cabin or enclosure transparency system, including a simulated or
actual fuselage test section, is subjected to various combinations of
internal and external temperatures through a range of internal pres-
sures as would be encountered in flight and ground conditions. The
canopy or window mechanisms are generally installed and rigged in I
accordance with applicable production drawings. Testing procedures
utilized in conducting these tests are accomplished in accordance
w,th .lie criteria as established and referenced in AFSC Design Hand-
book (Keference 11).
ete',rence 11. A1.F,',, Ili Series 2-0, "Design lkimdbook,' 1)epartament of the Airlorc,. IHeadquarters AirForce7TV't--iLs Command, Andrews AFB, DC.0334, 25 April 1977
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3. Bird Proof Test (When Applicable) Bird impact requirements are
established at tie d" ;cretion of the procuring activity and the
airframe manufacturer. The procedures established define the condi-
,ions pertinaet to the test tL be conducted and include the methods
of bird packaging, a selection of test facility, number of test
articles, and the environmental conditioning. Additional parameters
establish the bird weight and condition, bird velocity, and instrumen-
tation to be used. Bird impact testing .;f crew ccmparmet transpar-
encies and supporting structure verifies desigr, through correlation
of anatytical methods with laboratory sumilated bird strikes. The
ASTI is currently trying to establish standards for conducting bird
impact tests.
4. Coupon (Strength) Test - Structural tests of transparency specimens
are conducted to th4 extent required to demonstrate structural inte-
grity. The extent required is generally uegotiated between the
manufacturer and the procuring agency. The tests ijclude tensile and
shear strength determinations for the proposed transparency concepts.
.Additional tests -ay involve thermal eV.posure tests such as creep
test. Qualification may also involve testing for stress craze resist-
ance caused by moisture and exposure to ultraviolet rays. Other
testing to fully cover the range of environmental factors may also
include test of resistance to abrasion and the integrity of adhesive
bondings.
The extent of qualification testing is largely dependent on the character-
istics and the mission requirements of the aircraft configuration. Th-
requirements for follow-on deri',atives may be substantially reduced by provid-
ing analysis on the basis of similarity in cor-figuration. The procuring
agency may consider this approach as being acceptable when changes to the
transparency are minor. As previously stated, the American Society for Testirg
and • -erials is in the process of recommending standardization in the qualifi-
cation and testing procedures.
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ASSESSENT OF WALIFICATI)N CXO7S
The assessment of costs to qualify a transparency systm for the preceding
noted testing procedures is dependent on many factors. These include size,
configuration, selected material, and type of construction. The requiruments
for test varies fron aircraft to aircraft and are generally established by the
procuring activity for each program. The availability of this type information
wa3 very limited, due to the age of the aircraft, and in most cases transpar-
ency tests were generally a part of a combined testing program involving other
requ.irments.
On the basis of field audit data, some unit and task efforts were col-
lected. These data are presented to provide a sapqling of unit costs for
estimating purposes.
Test and Procedural Cost Lata
1. Edge member cousxpns $100 to $2,000 apiece.
2. Edge member pul.1 test !J to 30 times. Each test cost is $25 to $50.
For elevated temperature, the test cost is $50 to $75.
3. Pressure cycle and thermal cycle test - requires 50 man-hours for
each test. This includes setup and reardown time. Each test requires
15 to 20 samples at $500 to $1,500 each.
4. Optic grid board check requi"-s anywhere from 2 minutes to 3.5 hours
per panel, depending on the size of windshield. Estimated cost for
this operation is $40 per hour.
Bird Proof Test Costs
The known transparency testing facilities were contacted to determine the
costs associated with qua! "Eying bird-resistant windshields and enclosures.
The facilities contacted were:
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1. Goodyear Aerospace Corporation, Litchfield Park, Arizona
2. ARO Inc, Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC), Tullahoma,Tennessee
3. National Research Council, Ottawa, Canada
4. McDonmell Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, California
The information requested from each facility was the costing information
required to requalify transparency systems. It was further requested that
major costing efforts be provided to support the design improvement studies
being developed. The results of these inquiries indicated that each facility
utilized a different approach in establishing test costs. The three approaches
used were based on: cost per shot, cost per hour, and cost per day, with
adjusted allowances for downtime, and allowances for special equipment and
services. Table 1, "Bird Proof Test Costs", identifies the major costing
efforts associated with requalification testing. With appropriate factors
unique to the aircraft transparency system testing programs, reasonably accur-
ate estimates may be determined.
Discussions with testing personnel indicated that a significant part of
the retesting costs are attributed to the test fixture and test specimens.
Those costs, however, are dependent on the characteristics of each specific
configuration and are consequently not included in table 1. The largest
unknown factor is the number of shots required to qualify. Based on, the
concensus of the people talked to, as many as fifteen shots (including two to
three impact positions) were required for a newly developed transparency
system. The estimate based on past experience was that two to three shots
were required for limited test programs. Approximately two to three shots a
day can be accomplished for a simple setup. For Uhie more ca, plicated setups
it takes 2 to 3 days to complete three shots. It should be noted that some
aircraft programs require more than the average of fifteen quoted above.
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MAINTENANCE AND INSTAUIATION PROCED[UES
The maintenance procedural data used in support of this program mainly
consisted of Air Force Technical Order Manuals for the 20 study aircraft plus
technics!2 documents oriented to or indirectly relating to transparency systems.
A major portion of the maintenance and installation procedures used to corre-
late the maintenance actions and maintenance hours with the failure analysis
was accomplished with the aid of information found in the literature review
sources which are listed in figure 8. The -4 illustrated parts catalog was
particularly valuable in identifying and correlating the manufacturer's part
number to the -06 Work Unit Code Manual. The sources for these data were
obtained from the Contractor's Data Bank and from additional manual and techni-
cal data as supplied by the AFFDL.
For the reasons presented earlier in this section under the heading
Development Programs, only a limited amount of transparency installation data
for both the current and out-of-production aircraft were made available to the
field audit team.
_ ALC - RELIABILITY AND MAINTEMANCE
The principal means utilized by the AFLC to track and collect the history
of maintenance activity of transparency systems is the automatic data process-
ing system as described in the D056 product performance system (references 6
and 12). This manual defines the procedures necessary to accumulate and
display all available failure information on a specific end item (WUC), by
aircraft model and component, necessary to track any possible logistics prob-
lem, and in the Reliability and Maintainability Data Sources (reference 12).
Reference 12. Logistics, "Reliability and Maintainability Data Sources ,"AFLC/AFSC Pamphlet 400-11, Department of the Air Force,Headquarters, Air Force Logistics Ccmund (AFLC) Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, CH 45433, Headquarters, Air ForceSystems Comimand (AFSC) Andrews Air Force Base, DC 20334,16 August 1974
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Since the preceding progrum (refereces 1 and 2) provided -xtuesive
definition of these processez, this report will briefly cover the progrm
utilized in the failure analysis coniucted in Volume III of this report.
AR4 66-1 M&I? ENANCE DATA COY)XLCTION SYSTM
The Air Force Mumah l 66-1, aintenmance Data Collection System (04xS)
(reference 7), is primrily used at base level for tracking mintenance
activity. It also is used and provides data to the ALC for materiel management
and logistic support requirements. Figure 9, Aircraft !Iaintenswce Historical
Data, displays an example of the major elements used in the 'V4aintenance
Analysis Model Prograd' (MAWS) failure analysis evaluation.
AR4 65-110 STA.ORD AEROSPACE VEHICLE AND BJUI Pff INVI4ORY, STATUS, AND
UTILIZATION REPORTING
This system provides the status of current inventory and utilization for
all aircraft operated by USAF. Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and
-aircraft assigned to cercial contractor facilities (reference 7). Figure
9 also lists total mrntr of flight hours flown, total number of flights for a
given timespan for each aircraft.
AFM '27-1 ACCIDENT/INCILET DATA
An Eergency IUsatisfactory Materiel keport (LIMw) is submitted upon
occurrence of an aircraft accident involving materiel failures. As a result,
action is initiated and continues until the cause is determined and corrected
to prevent any recurrence.
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KOSl INCREASED RELIABILITY OF OPERATIONAL SYSTW
The KOSi1 Increased Reliability of Operational Systems (IROS) Program wasdeveloped to identify those components, subsystems, or equipment items thathave disproportionate demands on the logistical resources. These items cancause nonavailability or potential safety problems on their reliability ormaintainability performances. IROS-generated cost data includes inputs fromboth the Air Logistics Centers (ALC), also referred to as the depot, and theoperational bases.
The elements that make up the system for tracking of logistical supportcost are shown in figure 10. The Logistical Support Cost (LSC) includes:
1. FMC - Field Maintenance Cost
2. SRC - Specialized Repair Cost (depot)
3. PSC - Packaging and Shipping Cost
4. CON-C - Condaiatims Cost (spares)
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TASK I I - AFLC FIELD AUDIT OF PROCEDURES AND COST IDTA
FIELD AUDITS
Task II of this program involved the collection of Aircraft Transparency
Systems Data from five air logistics centers, eight selected Air Force opera-
tional bases, selected aircraft manufacturers, and transparency suppliers.
The data and information gathered were obtained by direct visitation to these
activities. Table 2 lists the various facilities visited.
Prior to the field audit trip, a generalized questionnaire requesting
information about maintenance failure modes, procedures, logistics, and facili-
ties was established. This questionnaire formed the basic line of questioning.
Since the program involves the evaluation oi 20 different aircraft, additional
questions unique to the particular aircraft being reviewed were appended tothe general questionnaire. A letter of introduction, suggested agenda, and
copies of the questionnaire were sent to the contacts at each facility 2 to 3 Ii
weeks prior to visitation to enable preparation and assembly of the required
data.
The visits to both the ALC's and OAFB's entailed the collection of infor-
mation relating to available facilities, maintenance programs, procedures andequipment, test fixtures, etc, for transparency systems. The results of these
inquiries are assembled in the installation and maintenance procedures sub-
section of Section IV..4
During each ficld audit trip, each member of the field audit team took
notes on the comments obtained at the review meetings and shop tours. At theconclusion of the review a composite listing of these conments, notes, and
suggestions was assembled. The intent of this listing was to supplement thegeneral maintenance and logistical data that was extracted from the AFM 66-1
tracking system.
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TABLE 2. SLM4%RY OF FI ELD :41DIT TRIPS
TripNo. Facility Bata acquisition/purpose
Castle AFB, Ca. B-52, C/KC-135
ALC, Sacramento, Ca F-10S, F-ill, FB-Ill, T-39
Travis AFB, Ca C-S, KC-135, C-141
ALC, Ogden, Ut. F-4
ALC, Oklahoma City, Ok A-7, B-52, C/KC-1352 M. Home AFB, Id F-111
ALC, San Antonio, Tx C-S, C-9, A.T-37, T-38,0-2, OV-10
Bergstrom AFB, Tx F-4, C-130, 0-2, (--53, OV-lC
General Dynamics, Tx F-111, FB-1l1
4 Northrup Aircraft, Ca T-33
ALC, Warner Robins, Ga B-57, C-130, C-141, F-IS, (1B-35 (.C-53, LIH-1
Lockheed, Ga. C-5, C-130, C-141
Goodyear Aerospace, Az Transparency supplier
6 Luke AFB, Az F-4, F-IS, (1i-3
Williams AFB, Az T-38
Davis bbnthan, Az A-7
7 Swedlow, Ca. Transparency supplier
8 Sierracin, Ca Transparency supplier
Scott, AFB, 11 C-9, T-39
9 McDonnell Douglas, Ms F-4, F-is
PPG, Al Transparency supplier
Texstar, Tx Transparency supplier
10 March AFB, Ca. B-52, KC-135
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NMTR.IC CCNVERSION PROGRAMS
None of the facilities visited during the field audit phase indicated any
specific activity or programs directed at the incorporation of metric stand-ards. There is, however, an awareness of its eventual implementation.
COST OF TRANSPARENT ENCLOSURES
Information relative to determining the cost of transparent enclosures
was collected and the level of effort to fabricate transparencies was docu-
merited. From discussions with the ALC, airfrme manufacturers, and transpar-ency suppliers, relative costs in terms of percentages cf fabrication effort,
labor, and material were assembled. A composite tabulation (table 3) ofthese relative costs that may be used for estimating purposes are listed
below.
TABLE 3. LCURTI CXT ESTIMATES FM1 TRANSPARENCIES
Configuration % Labor % Material
General 50 SO
Glass 60 40Plastic 30 70 ,
Composite plastic 50-60 50-40
Five-year projection 80 20
Tha costs for transparent components as collected during this program are
assembled in Appendix A, the Master Transpar.mcy List. These costs are mainlythose acquired from the National Stock Number cataloging system to maintainconsistency in source of costs. In some cases, where there appeared to besome discrepancy, limited cost data was substituted.
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I:,STAL.AT. AN X .T'AN(I PROCEDURES
,he irstalla: .on and maintenance procedures assembled herein are the
r-:sults obtainec :.-- the field audit of the five Air !,ogistics Centers and
eight selected opc'ratxonal Air Force Bases. These audits were made to surveyand lete-une :he facilities and maintenance proce-dures being used to support
the ma:- tenance o: the trwnsparency systems of the selected 20 study aircraft.
-he fin..ings, as listed in the ranining parts of this section, represent
a combination of data obtained directly fro maintenance personnel and fr,
data extracted from the AFM 66-1 M]XS (Maintenance Data Collection System).
During the analysis and evaluation phase that followed the Task II field
didit, data that were not made available or were not fully presented to the
audit term were supplented from AP4 66-1 data tapes.
PREVENTIVE MAW(,TANCE PROXI."RES
"The prLncipal means of malftmction preventioan at the operatiorial base
level is achieved through surveillance by flight crews and through required
periodic inspection by ground crews as specified in the -6 technical manual(Scheduled Inspecticn and Maintenance Requirements); another means used is theBLIS (Base Level Inquiry Sjstem) report. The BLIS report is the equivalent of
the AFM 66-1 tracking system used by all Air Force operational bases in accord-
ance with Air Force Manual 171-114, Volume I, and Maintenance Data Collection
Report No. 66-267.
The PUIw (Prograumed Depot Niinteance) program is established in conjunc-
tion with the AFLC and the using connand. The program designates the level -)f
maintenance activity based on the availability of skills level and facility
capabilities. A concurrent ACI (Analytical Condition Inspection) reviews
selected components of system elements not normally covered by requirements of
the -6 inspection manual. An example is the inspection for fatigue damage in
structural components. The data on the condition of the selected structuralelements were recorded and are available when the structural item is rein- j
spected at the end of an approximate 3-year cycle.
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SEALANT AND AERODYNAMIC SNXOTHINC RBYjIRBGM
The requirements for transparency edge sealing and aerodynamic smoothing
are listed in Table 4.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CI4 ECKM1T PROCEDURES
A reported indication of possible malfunction of the electrical system is
generally checked through the use of an AN/PS4-6 (or equivalent) multimeter
(FSN 6625-724-8582). The purpose of this test is to determine the magnitude
of load resistance or voltage drop for appropriate wiring segrmnts and con-
nectors as specified in the technical order or obtained from experience level
established from checxs of other aircraft in the operational fleet. Depending
on the t-.pe of electrical system, the connectors, terminal board strips,
circuit board connectors, and plugs are visually and manually checked 'o
assure proper contact. Windshield sensing clements are essentially checked in
the same manner. Windshield controllers are generally checked with a wind-
shield control system tester device whose type, operational checkout, and test
instructions are specified in the -2 maintenance technical manual. An electri -
cal c-eck is made of the anti-icing system following transparency maintenance
and/or replacement.
The following are same of the problems related to the checkouc of el,<tri-
cal anti-icing systems collected during the field audit.
Castle Air Force Base (KC-135)
A single failure was reported (July 1977) due to an open circuit on the
windshield anti-icing system.
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TABLE 4 SEALANT ANI) AEI-RODY.NAMIC' SVOWh1NG RE.QJI REMENTS
Aircraft Edge smoothing Replaceent
PC&dI serlant sealant Freq*
B- S: ses 987
B- 57 Yes Yes 295
FB-11l Yes Yes 10S
A-" Yes Yes 505
A- 3- Yes 1'S
Yes Yes 90
C-9 1)T' Yes 93
C-130 "es Yes 1,386
C/K-135 Yes Yes 4,1-
C-141 Yes Yes 944
"F-4 Yes Yes 1,1244
F-IS Yes Yes 131
F-10S Yes Yes I02F-11 Yes Yes 314
T-37 Yes 917
T- ;8 D-. Yes 315
T-39 Yes Yes 556
0-2 Yes No 275
OV-10 Yes Yes 93
(11-3 Dry Yes 69
CH-53 Yes Yes 118
H- 1 Yes 389
*Transparency system components replaced in 18-month period.
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Travis Air Force Base CC-.141)
Maintenance personnel report they found the C-141 T.O.'s were not clear
in all areas of windshield/window repair or replacement; for this reason, they
utilize the C-5 manuals whict are considered to be more comprehensive.
Failure of C-S or C-141 windshields may be operationally related. One possible
reason for failure is due to incorrect hookup of the power transtormers to the
various electrical leads to the windshield panel.
Scott Air Force Base (T-39)
Wheu an anti-icing system is checked out, a voltage and current tester
unit is used to monitor the power output of the two ac generntors. The major
prblm with the controller is that the unit's function is out of the over-
temperature and undertmperature range, resulting in a false indication.Access to the controller for checkwt is extremely difficult. Removal and
replacament of this item requires one man 2-1/2 to 3 hours. After reinstalla-tion of windshield, the anti-icing system checkout rquires four man 2 to 2-
1/2 hours, with an intermittent requirement for operation of the engines.
Scott Air Force Ease _C9
The principal complaint with the C-9 windshield anti-icing system is theovertaqeprature and undexrtmperarure indication. The temperature indication
gives a readout less than actual t:!4perature that generally causes cracking
and shattering of the windshield's outer ply.
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CHECKOM PROCEDURES FOR MECHANI,% OF OPERABLE WINDOWS
A functional check accomplished by the ground crew during the preflightoperation is the principal checkout procedure utilized for the mechanisms of
operable windows. Formal inspection of this mechanism is also accomplished
during the phased inspection as specified in the -6 inspection requirements.
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When functibnal checks are made, the ground crew looks for ease of operation,
inspects for worn parts and hardware, and for corrosion. If adjustmx t or
replacement of worn parts is deemed necessary, the organizational Maintenance
Squadron (flight line crew) generally makes the necessary repairs.
When replacement of a sliding panel is required, the repairs of the
mechanism will revert to the Aero Repair Shop of the Field Maintenance Squad-
rm. Removal and replacement of a sliding window involves frame matching and
rigging processes to ensure sealing and window operation. The procedure may
vary from one base to another, depending on how the maintenance activities are
structured at a particular base.
The following are some of the problems pertaining to the maintenance of
the mechanisms of operable windows collected during the field audit.
Castle Air Force Base (KC-135)
The sliding window replacements are received as an assembly from the
depot. Due to the complexity of the frame and sliding mechanism, repair and
buildup are not accomplished at base level. The maintenance consists of fit-
ting, adapting, and rigging to the window frame. No particular problems are
associate. with replacement and reinstallation. Three sliding windows were
replaced during the last 3 months ending July 1977.
OC-ALC (KC-13S)
The No. 1 (wirdshield) and No. Z (sliding window) are sent to a repair
subcontractor, when replacement of a transparent is necessary. Of aO1 the rtransparent panels in the aircraft, the No. 1, 2, and 3 windshield panels are
the most difficult to replace.
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•Naitain Hame Air Force Base (F-Ill)
The repair/replacement of the hatch assembly Ilpael is the most costly
maintenance action. Approximately 30 man-hours Airing a 24-hour period are
expended. An additional 15 to 20 hours for painting and for egress people to
install, adjust, and check out are required.
SA-AL. (T-38)
The loss of canopies, primarily the forward canopy, has resulted in the
issuance of TCTO No. 942. The TCTO was pthlished due to finding many canopies
incorrectly rigged and the thruster hose improperly positioned. The latching
mechanism adjustuents are very critical in this enclosure installation and are
comprehensively covered in TCTO No. 942. Failure to follow the prescribed
maintenance T.O.'s by field perscaniel was the main cause of the difficulty
encountered in rigging the canopy mechanisms. The depot has reviewed the
instructional data and deemed it adequate to cover all field installation
requiremmts.
SA-ALC (T-37)
No problems with the canopy lifting mechaniLs are currently being
reported. Some time ago (time period not specified), the locking mechanism
was binding with some interference noted. A TCTO was issued (number not
identified) that included a revision in the rigging procedure. The rerigging
procedure has apparently cured the problem.
Bergstrom Air Force Base (OV-IO)
A number of side panel failures (in-flight losses) have been reported
that were caused due to failure to either lock the panels prior to takeoff
roll or failure of the latch mechanism to ensure that both front and aft
panels would lock properly. Worn bushings in the side panel latch mechanism
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aire the ',r,b'Tehr attributed to loss durinb takeoff or flight. Ntiintenance
persomnel considler this normal wear and tear with replacement of the bushingsas the corrective action.
William Air Force Base (T-38)
Reworking of the T-38 canopy latching mechanism was necessitated byspline wear, linkage damage, etc. Remoal, repotting, reinstallation, andrerigging require 1 to 7 hours depending on the number of parts removed. Thetine required to cure the epoxy potting may require as many as 18 hours.
CORROSION PREVENTION
Numrous technical manuals for corrosion control and maintenancx manuals
for the prevention, detection, and treatment of each aircraft type are utilizedby the using command and the Air Logistics Cente as. The detailed description
of the techniques and procedures used in the control and prevention of corro-sion is beyond the scope of this stuay; however, a generalized description as
assembled from the field audit is presented.
Corrosion preventioi is achieved by periodic cleaning to remove corrosiveagents which are continually deposited on 'retallic surfaces. Means of protect-
ing these surfaces are by frequent cleaning, polishing, and waxing. Earlydetection of the formation of corrosion, principally by visual inspection, is
considered to be the most effective preventive measure. Dye penetrant inspec-
tion is used to find cracks, in the covered area of faying surfaces that maybe prone to stress corrosicn. The rule of thumb used for grinding the corrodedsurface is limited to 10 percent of the material thickness. Grinding that
exceeds 10 percent requires the replacement of the damaged member. The finalaction required is the application of the proper primer and protective coating.
The following are some of the problems related to corrosion of transpar-ency components as collected during the field audit.
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Castle Air Force Base (B-52, KC-135)
Corrosion-related problems of both the transparency and supporting struc-
ture are reported to be negligible.
00-ALC (F-4)
The four =agnesium castings at the lower ends of the forward canopy are
sometimes replaced because of corrosion. Other parts that are susceptible arethe forward canopy arch and the windshield defogging nozzle. The nozzle, madefrom .gnesium, is susceptible to corrosion because of its location. Rain andmoisture collection can flow into the part and, although it has a moisture
drain hole, it has a high replacment rate.
OL-A.L_ A-71
Corrosion is sometimes experienced in the canopy frame that doubles as a
hot air defogging duct and diffuser. The parts mostly subject to corrosionare made of magnesium. Significant reductions in corrosion were accomplishedby replacament w-ith aluminum alloy.
b•o'ntain Howm Air Force Base (F-111)
Corrosion is a negligible problem at this base. Each aircraft is washed
and scrubbed every 60 days.
SA-ALC (T-38)
Corrosion of the enclosure frares and support structure, when detected
(especially aircraft stationed at coastal bases), is cleaned in accordancewith procedures in the -3 repair manual.
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Bergstrom Air Force Base (F-4, C-130, 0--53, T-38)
Transparency corrosion problems at this base are considered to be negli-
gible. The F-4's operating with the 67th TRV have the canopies washed and the
canopy frames waxed daily and/or before each flight. When window replacementfor the 01-53 is required, a corrosion preventive compound (zinc chromate) isapplied between glass and frame.
WR-ALC (C-130)
The windshield post (extruded member) between the forward windshield and
clear vision window has been subject to ciacking. The cause for this cracking
is attributed (a) to intergrar-lar corrosion resulting from the mahining of
the web, exposing the short tramsverse grain, and (b) fram bending stress
induced fram fastener attachment.
Luke Air Force ;ase (F-1s)
In general, transparency corrosion problems for this aircraft are consi-
dered to be negligible. Some corrosion has been detected on the longeron
sills.
Scott Air Force Base (c-9)
Transparency support structure is relatively free of corrosion. Some
corrosion of the screwheads has been detected.
REF ISMrv PRO CURES
The refurbishment of windows and enclosures by maintenance people at the
base level adheres to the procedures and tools as specified in the structural
repair manual. In most cases, flight crews initiate the request for repair.
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Part of the Quality Control (Q/C) evaluation is the decision to refurbish
or replace. This decision is based upon detailed infoxmtian on scratches and
bubbles and an assessomt of deterioration of optical qualities in the criticalviewing area. The optical micrcoeter is widely used to acquire the detailed
iaLforztion. Depending on the type of constnrction and material varioaspolishing and buffing kits are available to refurbish transparency copnts.
The following are some of the commnmts relating to the refurbishmet
procedures that were collected during the field audit.
Castle Air Force Base (B-52, KC-135)
The detection and evaluation of the size of bubbles, scratches, chips,
and -,tent of panel delaminatien is aided by the use of a flashlight and aten-times magnifying glass.
Travis Air Force Base (C-5, KC-13S, C-141)
, ~For panels that have light scratches a special polishing kit is used.
Transparency Repair and Reclamation (R&R) crews stated that they have had a Ngreat deal of success in buffing and polishing this type blemish. The typekit used is: !
Polysand Windshield Mwintenance Kit in accordance with MIL-M-5809-la, II
No. 1560-00-450-3622 (1) Kit DAAJO177D-0013-0001
00-ALC (F-4)
The transparency shop, principally dedicated to the rework of F-4 wind-
shields and canopies, has a section set aside where minor scratches and abra-sions are polished and smoothed out. Canopies sent to the depot are not
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automatically replaced. If scratches are found to be within T.O. limits, they
are polished, refurbished, and returned to spares.
OC-ALC (B-5Z)
The only B-52 windshield window refurbished by polishing is the eyebrowwindow.
Mountain Home Air Force Base (F-1il)II
Refurbishent of trarsparent assemblies is accomplished in the structural
repair shop. An oven is utilized to cure sealant when a transparent panel isreplaced. Controlled temperature of this oven iý difficult to maintain.
Bergstrom Air Force Base (F-4)
Scratches that can be removed are sometimes polished with toothpaste.aintenance people claim good results. They also refer to the rubbing and
polishing techniques as described in the Navy publication, "Life Line
Magazine."
Bergstrom Air Force Base (CHI-53)
Scratches are not polished or buffed. When they become objectionable to
flight crews, the windows are replaced.
Luke Air Force Base (F-15)
The transparency maintenance function at this base is primarily "remove
and replace" with minor repairs limited to polishing of acrylics. Due to the
lack of required skilled personnel, canopy polishing and buffing of coated
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polycarbonate components are not acccmplished at this base. Canopies are sent
to the depot for this type of refurbishment.
Luke Air Force Base (H-3)
Experience with H-3 windshields indicates that the polishing and buffing
operation is a temporary fix at best as these windshields have to be replaced.
in a short period of time.
Williams Air Force Base (T-38)
This base has been very successful in polishing and buffing small
scratches. Upon completion of this operation, one or more pilots are enlisted
to check optical qualities.
t•ivis-Monthan Air Force Base (A-7)
The buffing and polishing of scratched windshield side panels takes about
4-1/2 to 5 hours. The Q/C officer or pilot checks the repaired area for
questionable distortion; if it is not acceptable, the transparency in question
is replaced.
DESCRIPTION OF MANT KENANCE FACILITIES
7 The maintenance and repair facilities of all of the operational bases and
Air Logistics Centers visited by the field "audi team are cons.?ered to
include good under-roof and hangared areas, adequate equipment, and staffed
with very good personnel for the servicing of both aircraft and transparency
systems. The servicing of transparency systems for the wide variety of opera-
tional aircraft is accomplished in both the ramp and the hangared areas.
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The under-roof maintenance accomplished at the base level is generally
reserved for heavy duty maintenance such as engine change, landing gear rework,
structural modification, etc. Consequently, the "on-aircraft" maintenance of
transparency systems is frequently (weather peimitting) accomplished on the
roxV or flight I ine. The "off-aircraft" maintenance is action that requiresservicing in specialized shops.
Since the transparent coponents, windshields, canopies, and windows, are
cosidered to be an integral part of the basic airframe, transparency repairs
are performed in the structures shop. When a high rate of transparencf repair
is required, a dedicated plastics transparency shop is utilized.
The maintenance at depot level is oriented to a programed production-type
activity referred to as PIN (Programmed T-pot Maintenance). The P1) may
include simultaneous modification, TCTO (Time Compliance Tech Order) rework,
and general maintenance. During the audit of the Sacramento Air Logistics
Center, the F-111 series aircraft were being modified for the incorporation of
birdproofed windshields and hatches. Due to the extensive maintenance accom-
plished, nearly all of this effort is in a hangar facility.
When the repairs required for a transparency system exceed the capabilit-ir"at the base level, the depot provides a dedicated plastic shop to support
these maintenance dmnands. These shops are staffed with specialized personnel
and include tooling to make the necessary transparent panel replacement or to
reft-rbish and service the total system.
Table 5 is a sunmauy of the transparency system repair facilities surveyed
by the Rockwell field audit team.
LEVEL OP TRANSPARENCY CAPABILITY
The lvel of transparency maintenance capability for both the logistics
centers VI_*.the operational bases can Dest be described by relating to the
structure of each type of organization. Figures 11 and 12 depict the principal
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TABLE S. SUMMARY OF TRANSPARENCY SYSTEM NAINTFINANCE ANDREPAIR FACILITIES
Maint DedicatedType acconp plastics
underroof on ramp transparencyFacility facility in hangar shop
A/F Logistics CommandSA-ALC, San Antonio Major Hangar YesSM-ALC, Sacramento Nj or Hangar YesO0-ALC, Ogden Major Hangar YesOC-ALC, Oklahoma City Major Hangar YesWR-ALC, Warner Robins Major Hangar Yes
A/F Operational BaseBergstrom Opertl 0otl NoCastle Major Both YesDavis Monthan Opert] Both NoLuke Opertl Both YesMountain Home Opertl Both YesScott Major Hangar YesTravis Major Both YesWilliams Opertl Both Yes
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{ breakdown of the functions from which transparency data were gathered during
the Task II field audit phase.
In the view of the field audit team the Air Logistics Centers (figure 11)provide the following capabilities:
1. The general overhaul and modification of aircraft systems and compo-nents. An example of this type of modification from a transparencystandpoint is the complete replacement of F-Ill and F-15 wind&LAelds
and enclosures at Sacramento and Warner Robins Air Logistic Centers,
respec•.ively.
2. Specialized repairs of transparency components and interactive subsys-
ten units that cannot be serviced at the base level.
3. The procurement of replacement parts and spares to ensure availability
to support scheduled maintenance for minimun downtime, to keep theseaircraft in combat or service readiness.
4. Special services such as technical support, maintenance task teams,instructional publications and training procedures, and training
aids.
Most of the actual maintenance history of the selected study aircraft wasobtained from the M (Materiel Management) people. The discussion on mainte-
nance problems included system and item managers and equipment specialists.Data requests concerning spares and logistical costs were directed to PP(Procurement and Production) and DS (Distribution and Supply) personnel.Supervisoxy people from MA (Maintenance) Division provided tours to facilitiesand provided information on the maintenance procedures and equipment as usedat the respective Air Logistics Centers.
The maintenance at the base level is generally structured about the FieldMaintenance Squadron (FM) organization. Figure 12 shows the principallevels of command and services provided in support of the operational units.
The services and functions of base level maintenance are:
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1. General flight line maintenance, provided by the CMS (OrganizationalMaintenance Squadron). This type maintr-ance, such as adjustments
and minor rework, is accomplished in support of the preflight and
postflight activity.
2. Aemoval, repair, and replacement of transparency components. The RRS
(Repair and Reclamation Shop), frequently referred to as the Aero
Repair Shop. is generally responsible for the removal, repair, and
replacement of transparency components.
3. Servicing of electronic (black box) type devices and attendant sys-
teas. The AM? (Avionics Maintenance Squadron) is responsible for
maintaining electrically powered anti-icing system ccmponents in
addition to servicing electronic-type devices.
4. Quality Control (Q/C). This function is charged with ensuring con-
formance with technical manual requirements and to assure proper
maintenance workmanship.
5. Implementation of the BLIS (Base Level Inquiry System) program that
provides thu means of tracking and recording the base maintenance
activity. This system extracts maintenance infonmation as inputed to
the AFM 66-1 MDCS through AFTO-349 and -350 maintenance data collec-
tion record forms. Data from these forms are keypunched into the
BLIS computer program to provide a printout of base maintenance
activity. Statistical data people are responsible for accomplishing
this task.
Most of the base operations surveyed are structured about the FNS concept.
A new concept, POMW (Production Oriented Maintenance Organization), is in the
process of being introduced to maintenance operations. PCMO appears to be
similar in fimctional support, but i.s directed towards providing greater
flexibility in the utilization of maintenance personnel to achieve quicker
turnaround time and shorter downtime.
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The review of training activity at all the bases visited indicates that"on the job training" was the principal mode of providing trans,.arenqy mainte-
nance capability. The closest form of specialized training is the exchange of
personnel on temporary duty assignment from depots to bases to support unique
problem areas. Additional means of specialized training are from field repre-
sentatives of the airframe manufacturers.
MAINTENANCE/REPAIR WORK BREAKXDOWN SITUCrIRE
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), as defined in MIL-STD-881A (reference
13), is a product-orie~nted family tree composed of hardware, services, anddata which result from Project Engineering efforts during the development of a
defense material item and which completely defines the project/program. A WBS
displays and defines the product(s) to be developed or produced and relates
the elements of work to be accomplished to each other and to the end product.
If the intent is to apply the usage of WBS to maintenance and repair as
an adjunct to the AFM 66-1 maintenance data collection system the generic WBS
as shown in figure 13 may be considered. For this purpose the WBS is first
tasked to the ,mhLline maintenance actions and, secondly, tiered to representthe various levels to provide adequate definitions of the transparency compo-
nents and interactive subsystems. The identification codes, as shown in these
charts, are the normally utilized method. The work unit code system may be
substituted if desired.
ALC STORAGE PROCEDURES
The procurement and production directorate of the Air Logistics Centers
has the responziblity of procuring, stocking, and maintaining the inventory of
Reference 13. Department of Defense, Military Standard, '"Work BreakdownStructures for Defense Materiel Items," MIL-STD-881A, Head-quarters, Air Force Systems Ccmwnd, Directorate Cost Analysis,Andrews Air Force Base, DC 20334, 25 April 1975
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2~ 11000
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Windooshie•oo l d, C~oo _. ~aI@ I"sal E~o'Ie ri6 1310 10 1330 0 1340 0 13500
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S13110 13210 1331•0 13410 .. 13510
quality Install
13120 1320 1332013420 32Copeb ntion Ire
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133 13230130133233
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spare parts required to support ALC's and operational bases. The procedure
for the determination of the rnumber of spare parts is as noted in a later
paragraph. The transparency spare parts generally consist of the principal
transparency components (windshields, window, canopies) and anti-icing system
controllers. Other spares stored for the interactive support system are parts
whose demand rate exceeds the 6-month processing period,
The following are some of the comments relating to the storage procedures
that were collected during the field audit.
C3•WENTS
SM-ALC
The Item Manager is responsible for tracking the line replaceable units
(LRU). He records part and federal stock numbers, and assembles logistical
support data.
00-ALC IIThe D062 spares requirement system tracks on a bimonthly basis and covers
projection for a 2-year timespan. Limited and specialized maintenance repairs
and replacements are reported to the AFM 66-1 network.
OC-ALC (A-7)
The depot does not manage spares for the A-7 aircraft. Transparency
spares are provided by the Navy. The depot replaces on an as-requirel basis :
and can generally get replacement parts within 24 hours with a priority
request from. stock or the transparency vendors.
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S.A-ALC (T- 38)
Spares are stock ntumber stored and issued as required. Spares for Air
Force and NAIt' are ordered through SA-ALC. However, zome NATO countries order
directly from the aircraft manufacturer.
WR-ALC (F-1S)
The modified transparencies from the manufacturer are stored at Warner
Robins. When a request for spares is received from an operational unit, the
replacement is pulled from storage and shipped to the requesting base. IDmaged
canopies are rezurned to the depot for salvage disposition.
PACKAGING AND SPECIAL HANDLING PJMMURES
The packaging for the transparency ccomponents (windshields, windows,canopies) consists of plywood and cardboard containers. The specifics regard-
ing sealing and handling are in conformance with MIL-STD-794D (Procedures for
Packaging of Parts and Equipment). 1Mny of the crates used for canopies
showed signs of considerable aging and were missing the protective felt parts.It appears that an inspection procedure for the larger and more costly con-
tainers should be established to ensure proper carriage of costly components.
Hand handlin•; of transparency panels and canopies was by far the most
popular means for installation. This comment applies to the handling of largesize components. When adequate scaffolding and maintenance platforms are
available, the preference is to handle large panels by two people. Wheni access to the repair areas is difficult, reliance on cranes, slings, and
holding fixtures is accepted.
The following are some of the comments relating to the packaging and
handling procedures collected during the field audit.
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Castle Air Force Base (B-52, KC-135)
No specialized equipment, special tools, or special fixtures other than
equipment available for general maintenance are utilized for transparency
components.
Travis Air Force Base (C-5. KC-135)
Special slings for handling of windshield panels are available. This
device is seldom used; man handling is easier and quicker when removing and
reinstalling panels. The maintenance crew has improvised a special handling
kit consisting of suction-type handles, alignment pins, and wingnut devices
for pulling the windshield into position, to achieve the desired seal.
O0-ALC (F-4)
Because of very closc tolerances involved in the installation of an F-4
canopy assembly, a special rigging fixture is utilized to assure proper align-ment of the forward area, glass and frame assembly. Two fixtures, for the
forward and aft canopies, fabricated from McDonnell Douglas specifications,
were built at a cost of 26,,000 dollars each.. A principal modification to
these fixtures is the alignment device usec for the forward arch frame.
Many of the canopies (Plexiglas) are found to be extremely difficult to
install to the frames due to their being spread out of tolerance. Some can be
forced into place while others must be re-formed after heating to approximately
12S*F.
Packaging and handling of transparency assemblies are accomplished through
the use of reusable plywood containers. Many of the shipping containers for
the canopies are in poor condition and are warped. It is reconmended that
these either be repaired or condemned.
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OC-ALC ýB, $2)
No special maintenance tools or equiimmnt are utilized at this facility.
Luke Air Force Base (F-i5)
Packaging and transport - generally adequate; old units are returned to
the depot in a reusable container whiclh was used for the replacanent trans-
parency.
SA-ALC (C-SA)
A sling and bar are used to hoist the windows up and down during P&R asthey are heavy mnd bulky.
Bergstrom Air Force Base (F-4)
Containers received from the depot quite frequently deteriorate. They
suggest, because of the cost of the contained canopy, that a more durable
packaging crate should be used.
qU!ALITY CWML AND NONDCESTRDCrIVE INSPEcCTON PROMUAM
The Quality Control (Q/C) procedures as observed by the field audit team
appeared to be similar at both the Air Logistics Centers and operationalbases. The .methods of inspection were basically in accordance with the phasing
concepts and isochronal concepts as specified in the -6 tvhnical manual,
,,scheduled riv•tion and Maintenanc, iquirenents.
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The nondestructive inspection procedures utilized are principally visual
for the transpar.ncy cooponents. However, same clye penetrant testing for the
transparency support structure is performed in addition to visual inspection.
The structural repair shops at the Air Logistics Centers expressed some inter-
est in utilizing other means of nondestructive inspection methods.
The following are some of the caommnts relating to quality control and
nondestructive inspection procedures collected the field audit.
CcMMNTS
O0-ALC (F-4)
No special Q/C methods are utilized for transparency system inspection.
Q/C for transparencies are under "Sheet Metal" inspection. Theu only Q/C
checks made in the plastic shops are to check the fit in the assembly fixture,
and only on a random basis.
OC-ALC (KC-135, B-52)
Nondestructive inspection techniques utilizing sonics as a means of
v:r,-sparency inspection are being considered. To date, no firm programs or
•Ction for inclusion of this means of inspection are in work.
.•er.t.rom Air Force Base (F-4, OV-10)
General Q/C procedures are used at this base with principal reliance on
vis', . methods.
Northr(,ý.o Akircraft Corporation (T- 38)
A n:a e systematic process for the inspection of optical qualities should
be develpx.,\3. A procedure utilizing a laser device would minimize the
91
judgmental aspects that are currently being used. This method wold be parti-
cularly useful in the marginal areas of transparency quality. The decision to
accept or reject a part is often made by a pilot.
SwedIow Incorporated
Feedback fram test pilots regarding the optical qualities of UH-I heli-
copters are overspecified and too stringent. Not really required.
Scott Air Force Base
Dye penetrant is the NDI means of checking for cracks of transTareicy
frames and support structure.
PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING NlUBER OF SPARE PARTS
The level of spares is based on the rnmber of airc:aft systces and thu
consumption rates for a 6-month period. The period specified di.ctates the
number of spares to be stocked. If the consumption exceeds spics cn hw. ,
the number of spares are readjusted for the following period. A special level
assignment will provide a minimum number (generally two spares) regardless of
the number of aircraft or consumption rate during the 6-month period. A table
of allowances (Master Supply List) establishes the number of sipares.
If a reorder of a transparency component is required from the depot, a
leadtime of 6 months is generally required. An allowance of " days is gcecir-ally required to resupply from the depot. Maintenance actions or repainr, are
acccaplished on a priority basis during excessive workload periods. 'lleassignment of priority is as follows:
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Priority Request 1-4
Top Priority 1
Lowest for Maintenance 4
Supply Range 1-15
Normal Supply 12
HAl NTtMNCE EFFORT
The lovel of maintenance effort for the man-hours required for removal
anod replacemnt repair, and functiomal test and checkaut are listed in table
0. 1his tuble ssvioariz'ýs the effort at the aircraft level and conrsists of
iahituianco hours, task times, and NiTBA and MIJUR for an 18-month timespan
It.s~i January 1.q76 through June 1977. These data were processed from AFM 66-1
,hat' tapol: utl'..1Lng the Reliability and M.aintainability (RAM) program.
'Ili dAtl.. of the;c maintenance efforts are also summarized to each work
unit code, =aid are ,-ontained in Appendix B. In view of the extensive printout
of thi!; typo of infonikation, one sample for the T-39A is inLiuded in Appendix
1ý. Tho term wid definitions are specified on the first page of the included
tm,,lqo. 'Thl most widely tbed IM parameters such as mean man-hours per unit,
wiln min-houmri per iflight hour, replacement rate, maintenance rate, abort
rair, and nianber of replacments are listed or can be found in the data
talAllat ions..
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The transparency system characteristics as assembled in this volume
present a comprehensive array of the various configurations, materials, andmuethods of construction as utilized in the 20 study aiIcraft. This data baseprovided an invaluable tool to aid in the identification of design improvementstudies found in Volume III of this report.
The qualification, testing, maintenance, and installation procedures thatwere collected and assembled in this volume indicate that -he operations atboth the ALC and Operational Base are accomplished in accordance with estab-
lished Air Force Regulations and/or Techmical Orders. The extent of supple-
mental procedures utilized by each facility varies with the organizationalstructure and the amount of aircraft operationa) activity.
In general, the personnel in the field are well qualified and the facili-ties for servicing transparency systems are considered adequate.
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