Conditioned-Based Maintenance at USC - Part IV: Examination and Cost-Benefit Analysis of the CBM Process

Our fourth component of research is focusing on expanding the Cost and Benefit Analysis (CBA) has been carried out to reflect on the whole CBM roadmap. This includes the cost savings in parts cost, operational support, the increase in mission capability rates, the decrease in scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance, and the increase in total flight time. It will also include the non-tangible benefits such as confidence for early diagnosis, attention and performance, personnel morale, actual safety and sense of safety. As of today, our activities have been highlighted by the following results and benefits; 1) Savings in parts costs: $1.4 million, 2) Savings in parts cost and operation support: $2.1 million, 3) Increased mission capable rates through a decrease in maintenance test flights and an increase in total flight time, 4) Improved safety, sense of safety, morale, and performance, and 5) meeting CBM objectives.