Innovative Approaches to Serialize Aircraft Dynamic Components

An innovative approach to serialize Navy/Marine aircraft dynamic components is proposed based on nesting the Data Matrix 2-D Code within the DMI proprietary Binary Code to produce a Unique Identifier (UID). The use of the two codes provides redundancy based on the use of two codes and the inherent redundancy of the DMI proprietary Binary Code provides additional backup for the UID. The inherent redundancy is due to the DMI software reconstructing the identifier encoded in the DMI proprietary Binary Code when the symbol experiences degradation due to wear or environment. The nesting of the two codes provides increased data contained within the combined symbols. The proposed marking technique does not impact the integrity of the component and is resilient to a naval environment of long duration. BENEFITS: Optimize inventory by reducing oversupply,undersupply,obsolescence,supply chain delays;cnannibibalization of aircrft for parts,and rogue parts. Optimize economics associated wth repair and maintenance of aircraft. Increease aircraft available for mission readiness, and contribute to pilot and crew saftey.