AH-64 Apache Cost Reduction

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Abstract:

The Total Ownership Cost Reduction TOCR Program was implemented to assist the Program Manager PM in upgrading components with significant life-cycle costs. Neither a formal database tracking system for corrosion nor a funded program for updating corrosion-susceptible parts exists. In 1996, at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, replacement of corroded gearboxes on the AH-64A Apache Helicopter accounted for 1.12M, yet went unnoticed due to the lack of a comprehensive database. The Apache PM experiences difficulty in taking full advantage of the TOCR program because of application and funding uncertainties. Corrosion of the Apaches driveline components merits overhaul-procedure modifications under the TOCR program. However, the lack of database tracking and inadequate TOCR program funding discourage PM use. This thesis researches component database tracking and TOCR funding to facilitate the PMs reduction of the Apaches life-cycle costs.

Author(s):
Short, Daniel R.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0125

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*ATTACK HELICOPTERS, *AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, CORROSION, THESES, LIFE CYCLE COSTS, PARTS, COST REDUCTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft, Helicopters
Keyword(s):
AH 64A AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
2000 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2000 May 31