Accession Number : ADA033781

Title :   An Analysis of Configuration Management of Aircraft Engines Delivered to Foreign Governments under FMS.

Descriptive Note : Study project rept.,

Corporate Author : DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL FORT BELVOIR VA

Personal Author(s) : Grusha,John

Report Date : MAY 1976

Pagination or Media Count : 89

Abstract : This study summarizes: (1) Procedures used by the Naval Air Systems Command in establishing the product configuration identification baseline for an aircraft engine, (2) How changes are controlled during production, and (3) How the configuration is accounted for once the engine is delivered. The Technical Directive system identifies the configuration of an engine once it departs from its initial product baseline. The same system is used by foreign countries that have purchased Navy engines under FMS Programs. An overview of the engineering change proposal approved procedures as they relate to FMS are presented. Responsibilities of the various offices in coordinating engineering change proposals with FMS customers are discussed. This study reviews how configuration management of aircraft engines is carried out by a number of Program Managers with their FMS customers and analyzes current practices. Finally, the conclusions call for new guidelines and standardization in procedures for processing engineering changes related to FMS and more standardization in maintaining a common configuration for engines under FMS, especially when the engines are overhauled or repaired at Depot level by Naval Activities for FMS customers.

Descriptors :   *JET ENGINES, *CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, ACQUISITION, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), AIRCRAFT ENGINES, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, MODIFICATION, CASE STUDIES, BASE LINES, NAVAL AIRCRAFT, STANDARDIZATION, AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT, PERSONNEL, RECORDS, MILITARY PROCUREMENT, RETROFITTING.

Subject Categories : ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
      LOGISTICS, MILITARY FACILITIES AND SUPPLIES

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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