| ID | 072641 |
| Title Proper | Tired Titanium |
| Other Title Information | a fatigue-based approach to aircraft inventory management and acquisition planning |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Meyerhoefer, Chad D ; Trost, Robert P |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Airframe fatigue has emerged as a primary determinant of tactical aircraft service life. To investigate the impact of various operational scenarios on airframe fatigue and aircraft stocks, we develop an econometric model of fatigue and arrest landing accumulation for US Naval aircraft. Model forecasts suggest that fatigue-related attrition threatens to reduce inventories below the level needed to meet operational commitments before planned replacements are available. Changes to training regimes could mitigate the shortfall, but it is likely that acquisition schedules will have to be accelerated, or current service life extension programs expanded to maintain inventories in the future. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 17, No. 1; Feb 2006: p1-21 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Peace Economics Vol: 17 No 1 |
| Key Words | Airframe Fatigue ; Aircraft Procurement ; Acquisition Planning |