The basic consideration in this exploratory study is: Can the reliability of avionics be enhanced by improving (1) the reliability test methodology, (2) our reliability test philosophy, and (3) performing tests in a more realistic test environment. Mr Wallis J. Willoughby, Deputy Chief of Naval Materiel for Reliability and Maintainability, Naval Materiel Command, made the statement that testing is probably responsible more than any other single factor for the poor reliability of military procurements. This study suggests a strategy for the acquisition of avionics equipment with the goal of improving reliability by finding and correcting engineering design deficiencies as early as possible in the Acquisition Process (Engineering Development Testing). Information on reliability problems as associated with avionic reliability was derived from a literature search (primarily previous studies in the field) and personal interviews with experts in the field of avionics reliability. The paper concludes with a series of recommendations that may result in improved reliability and contribute to the cost of ownership of avionics equipment. (Author)


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    Title :

    Improving Reliability of Avionics Equipments through Engineering Development Testing


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    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    166 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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