Date of Award

9-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Mr. Jeffery C. Daneman

Abstract

This research investigated the life cycle costs of three alternative electrical power systems for a planned electrical system upgrade to the C-130 transport aircraft. Research identified the contractors as (1) Sundstrand, (2) Westinghouse, and (3) Leland. The literature review included discussions on the C-130, electrical power systems and the proposed alternatives, and the elements of life cycle cost analysis. In the discussion on supportability issues, this research evaluated changes in mission capable rates and the needed fleet size to perform the current mission. In estimating Operating and Support costs, this research used the analogy approach. Analogies were based on expert opinions of Air Force and industry engineers. Sensitivity analysis was then performed on these expert's predictions to help in the formation of conclusions. The system performance of all options netted similar results. However, Alternative 3 had the lowest total life cycle costs, making it the most cost effective option. This research concluded the Leland proposal to be the best choice and recommends implementation of the proposal.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-LSQ-91S-57

DTIC Accession Number

ADA246759

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics of the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science

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