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Using OmegaPS LSAR and OmegaPS Analyzer To Assist in Estimated Life Expectancy

Graeme Van Leer

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IntroductionL-3 ES are the prime contractor on the Canadian Forces’ CP140 Lifecycle Support Contract, responsible for “total support” of the aircraft avionics systems and related ground support systems through to the end of the life of the aircraft

L-3 ES will be providing the complete range of ILS products to the Halifax Class Modernization CSI project as part of the successful Lockheed Martin team. This will include LSA, LSAR, Sparing and Technical Publications

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Background

• This presentation focuses on the CP140 – the Canadian version of the Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion MPA

• Brought into service early 80’s

• OWSS contract awarded in 2005. L-3 responsible for the aircraft’s avionics systems.

• Avionics Life Cycle Material Managers all in-house at L-3 ES Halifax

• We work with LCMMs to provide them with support data

• ELE provides an in-depth supportability study of the individual systems

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What is an ELE?

• Draws on all available support data

• Provides an overview of support costs related to component usage & spares and potential issues

• Schedule created to cover all systems

• Takes into account end date provided by DND, retired aircraft, fleet modernization etc.

• Provides recommendations

• Uses a set of Software Tools to achieve the aims of the study

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ELE Tools - Performa

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ELE Tools – ELE Database (ELED)

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ELE Tools – OmegaPS Analyzer

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ELE Tools - OmegaPS

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ELE Kickoff Meeting

Support Organization

Omega PS Analyzer

RepairTurn Around Times

LSAR Equipment Structure

Recommendations

CFSS Stock

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FailureData

Information Gathering

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Outputs - Failures

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Output - TrendsWUC Automatic Flight Control System SensorsEDAPERIOD Baseline M1 FLIGHT HOURSStart Date Q1 2000 Q1 2005End Date Q4 2004 Q4 2009FLYING HOURS Baseline M1Total 49641 27413Average 2482 1958FAILURES Baseline M1Total 88 72Average 4 5MTBF Baseline M1Overall 564 381MTBF PER INTERVALBaseline M1Interval MTBF Interval MTBF00Q1 1325.45 05Q1 535.57500Q2 616.32 05Q2 1325.500Q3 2388.9 05Q3 389.85 FAILURE OCCURRENCES00Q4 555.125 05Q4 109.5901Q1 491.06 06Q1 383.201Q2 327.2333 06Q2 90.651851901Q3 201.46 06Q3 2401.101Q4 400.66 06Q4 646.26666702Q1 305.4625 07Q1 1905.302Q2 2834.8 07Q2 1814.202Q3 697.925 07Q3 2016.402Q4 355 07Q4 631.8503Q1 2475.5 08Q1 703.203Q2 1020.2 08Q2 979.703Q3 1068.303Q4 223.444404Q1 1001.1504Q2 716.37504Q3 1319.4 MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURES04Q4 355.8333

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Output – Fault Code Analysis

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Pitch Beam Redesign

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Output – Optimum Availability & Sparing

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Other Points of Note…• ELE studies provide additional analysis and activities.

– Include OEM failure data of new equipment that was not captured in AMMIS.

– Aurora Modification equipment released for Arcturus.– Included legacy equipment being replaced, allocated spares for other

tailcodes. – Identified units being shared with other DND assets. – Identified incorrect AMMIS reporting. Provided recommendations.– Analysis of the units in repair cycle for excessive duration, indicate

possible component obsolescence or issues with repair process.– Comparison between the downloaded field data from AMMIS and the

R&O data received from OEMs for confidence. – ELEs provide support for Business Cases submitted to the Crown by

the Equipment Specialists.

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Summary

• ELEs are a valuable tool to assist the Life Cycle Materiel Managers in making System Support Decisions.

• OmegaPS and OmegaPS Analyzer are invaluable tools in the In-Service Support of the CP140 Avionics.

• Additionally, ELE’s are used in conjunction with the Analyzer Life Cycle Costing module to provide information which will assist in determining budgets and prioritizing expenditure.