Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft : Final Report Paperback / softback
by National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Materials Advisory Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, Committee on Aging of U.S. Air Force Aircraft
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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. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive SummaryPart I Problem Definition and Status of the Aging ForcePart II Recommended Strategy and Opportunities for Near-Term andLong-Term ResearchReferencesAppendix A: Synopses of Air Force Aging Aircraft StructuralHistoriesAppendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:124 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:30/10/1997
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- ISBN:9780309059350
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:124 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:30/10/1997
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- ISBN:9780309059350