Aging Aircraft
Aging Aircraft

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Aviation

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft
Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1997-09-30

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 0309174473

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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.

The Maintenance Costs of Aging Aircraft
The Maintenance Costs of Aging Aircraft

Author: Matthew C. Dixon

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 0833039415

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The U.S. Air Force is grappling with the challenge of aging fleets and the optimal time to replace them. This monograph examines commercial aviation data to draw inferences about aging aircraft that may be relevant to the Air Force. It focuses on "aging effects"-i.e., how aircraft maintenance costs change as aircraft grow older. Although commercial aircraft clearly differ from military aircraft, the aging-effect estimates might help the Air Force to project changing maintenance costs over time.