Challenges and Issues with the Further Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft

Challenges and Issues with the Further Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft
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Publisher : Rand Corporation
Total Pages : 81
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ISBN-10 : 9780833045188
ISBN-13 : 0833045180
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Book Synopsis Challenges and Issues with the Further Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft by : J. R. Gebman

Download or read book Challenges and Issues with the Further Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft written by J. R. Gebman and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2009 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the next 20 years, the further aging of already-old aircraft will introduce challenges and issues for aircraft operators. The technical challenges relate to structures, propulsion, and systems. The institutional challenges include limitations on independent verification of fleet status and future condition and on information needed for engineering analyses including risk assessment, and an overall scarcity of resources.


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