Accession Number:

ADB074494

Title:

Management of Special Tooling and Special Test Equipment in the F-16 Co-Production Program - Lessons Learned.

Descriptive Note:

Student rept.,

Corporate Author:

AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL

Personal Author(s):

• Armbrust,John

Report Date:

1983-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

26.0

Abstract:

Presents a summary of several special tooling ST and special test equipment STE issues in the F-16 co-production program, and identifies lessons learned for future co-production programs. A brief description of the F-16 co-production program background also is presented, highlighting those aspects affecting management of ST and STE. Author

Descriptors:

• *Management planning and control
• *Fighter aircraft
• *Construction equipment
• *Test equipment
• Manufacturing
• Contract administration
• Cost analysis
• Machine tools
• Industrial production
• Performance tests
• Logistics management

Subject Categories:

• Attack and Fighter Aircraft
• Administration and Management

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE