ISSUE:
The US Air Force was experiencing electronics overheating on electronic countermeasures (ECM) pods; creating issues with reliability, readiness, and maintenance.
MEASUREMENT ANALYSIS SOLUTION:
A detailed system and process analysis was performed on the ECM pod. The root causes of the issues were identified and multiple solutions were implemented. Benefits included:
- Upgraded support equipment
- Major reduction in maintenance required
- Extended life of old equipment
- Increased ECM pod reliability
- Provided real-time status of pod performance
- Improved ECM pod readiness
- Improved ECM pod sustainability
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