Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft

Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft

Final Report

  • Éditeur: National Academies Press
  • ISBN: 9780309059350
  • eISBN Pdf: 9780309591300
  • eISBN Epub: 9780309174473
  • Lieu de publication:  United States
  • Année de publication électronique: 1997
  • Mois : Septembre
  • Pages: 125
  • Langue: Anglais

Many of the aircraft that form the backbone of the U.S. Air Force operational fleet are 25 years old or older. A few of these will be replaced with new aircraft, but many are expected to remain in service an additional 25 years or more. This book provides a strategy to address the technical needs and priorities associated with the Air Force's aging airframe structures. It includes a detailed summary of the structural status of the aging force, identification of key technical issues, recommendations for near-term engineering and management actions, and prioritized near-term and long-term research recommendations.

  • Cover
  • Front Matter
  • Executive Summary
  • Part I Problem Definition and Status of the Aging Force
  • Part II Recommended Strategy and Opportunities for Near-Term and Long-Term Research
  • References
  • Appendix A: Synopses of Air Force Aging Aircraft Structural Histories
  • Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members

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