More Supportable T-38A Enhancement Study

SYTRONICS proposed to investigate ways to decrease the time required to maintain the T038A between training flights. The T-38A still fills the Air Forces's Bomber Fighter training needs, and system upgrades being completed under Northrop's PACER CLASSIC Program help keep the aircraft technologically up-to-date. SYTRONICS' maintenance study can ensure that the T-38A will serve as an efficient, reliable trainer into the 21st century and beyond. The key to SYTRONICS' effort is the data provided by Northrop's Supportability Technology Development Center. Northrop built the T-38 and has collected large amounts of data (ranging from 1972 data to current, real-time CAMS data) on all aspects of T-38 maintenance. In addition to Northrop's recorded data, SYTRONICS will also be able to call on Northrop personnel who maintained the T-38 while serving in the Air Force. This first-hand experience will be invaluable to SYTRONICS' study. Possible maintenance improvements produced by the Phase I study will become specific recommendations for Air Force action during Phase II. In Phase III, SYTRONICS will develop a procedural prototype for T-38A maintenance.