This avionics cost study of the Long-Range Navigation (LORAN-C) system used by low-performance general-aviation aircraft, performed for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Systems Engineering Management (OSEM), was based on a uniform approach to cost estimating with the assistance of a pricing model. The system evaluated is the Teledyne TDL-711 LORAN Micro-Navigator, with appropriate design and packaging modifications to meet the less stringent environmental and packaging requirements of general aviation. The LORAN-C system in its airborne configuration requires a receiver, a control and display unit, and an antenna with a built-in coupler. The expected costs of the avionics required by single- and light-twin-engine aircraft were developed by using a parametric cost-estimating model. These costs, shown in Table S-1, are in 1977 dollars, without inflation, and are based on annual production quantities of 1,000 units. Development costs were amortized over a 3,000-unit production quantity. The 1977 dollars were used to facilitate comparison with other cost results of alternative navigation systems previously evaluated by ARINC Research for the FAA. (Author)
Avionics Cost Development For Use of Loran-C Navigation Systems By Low Performance General-Aviation Aircraft
1979
25 pages
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English