LogiCore Provides Core Depot Assessment (CDA) for OEM to Depot Transition Effort

For the Core Depot Assessment (CDA) of the AH-64D Block III Apache Longbow OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to Depot Transition effort, LogiCore provides technical, logistical, cost, and data analysis. The CDA, as a part of a Business Case Analysis (BCA), will provide the Apache Program Management Office (PMO) the necessary data to establish repair capabilities at key depot facilities.

ITT-AES, who is the prime, and LogiCore are leveraging Depot Level Repairable (DLR) maintenance and repair hours from the legacy fleet (AH-64A, AH-64D BLI-BLII) and using this information to build accurate maintenance cost and repair data. In addition, LogiCore is working with OEMs to gather accurate Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) data to assist in determining the number of Direct Labor Hours (DLH) that will be required to repair/overhaul these parts at depot facilities. To accomplish this effort, LogiCore is working with ITT-AES, depot facilities, and OEMs to ensure the data is accurate and all methodologies used meet DoD requirements and Army Regulations.

CDAs are currently being conducted on:

• AH-64D BLIII DLRs
• AH-64 Sensors (TADS, MTADS, PNVS)
• Fire Control Radar (FCR) / Radio Frequency Interferometer (RFI)

Once completed, these CDAs will be used as a foundation for the development of a BCA, Supportability Strategies, a Milestone C Decision, and Bundling Analyses.

The process includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Develop methodology and tools for gathering, organizing, and storing OEM/Depot maintenance parts data
• Perform analysis of subsystems to determine which subsystems will be included within the CDA
• Gather, organize, and perform analysis of AH-64D DLR parts data and those subsystems determined for inclusion in the CDA
• Obtain MTBF and MTTR from OEMs such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing
• Obtain estimates from depot facilities (Tobyhanna, Letterkenny, Corpus Christi) on DLH
• Perform analysis on gathered OEM and Depot data and organize data using previously-determined methodology and tools
• Evaluate data for accuracy, completeness, and determine where legacy fleet data must be incorporated
• Develop specific reports for each area being studied within the CDA (AH-64D BLIII, Fire Control Radar, etc.)
• Apply DoD methodology and approved formulas to gathered data to develop Depot Maintenance Man Hours requirements

Our technical approach will provide quantifiable data to the Apache PMO through the analysis of available parts data, maintenance data, and the application of technical experience and quality assurance measures. The actionable solutions will enable the Apache PMO to make sound decisions regarding the development of maintenance capabilities within existing depot facilities, thereby greatly improving the depot’s ability to support the Warfighter.

Contact: Irene Applegate, LogiCore Corporate Communications: iapplegate@logicorehsv.com