A life-cycle system dynamics model of aircraft-engine maintenance
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چکیده
The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and use of a framework for studying the dynamics of the maintenance system of a fleet of military-aircraft engines in a holistic way, as far as both time and place are concerned. The framework is based on a modular system dynamics simulation model of all the inter-related systems, which are involved throughout the life-cycle of the engines (preventive maintenance, repair maintenance, factory-level maintenance, maintenance human resources management, spares management and engine disposal). The proposed model can be used for understanding the complex relationships among the systems and their elements, for evaluating vendor proposed maintenance systems, as well as for developing effective maintenance strategies.
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