Analyzing production modifications of a C-130 engine repair facility using simulation

Authors:
Jeremy D. Jordan;Sharif H. Melouk;Paul D. Faas
Affiliations:
Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH;University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL;Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Venue:
Winter Simulation Conference
Year:
2009

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Abstract

The LRAFB C-130 engine repair facility is one of the top T-56 engine refurbishing plants in the United States Air Force. Currently, the shop is prevented from testing potential contingencies within their environment due to the rapid nature of their engine repair process. A simulation approach is needed to test various scenarios and determine the maximum capacity the shop can handle in its current configuration. Particularly, the simulation describes the consequences of increasing engine production on the shops personnel and throughput production figures for several policy variations. A detailed verification and validation of the model are shown, establishing the computational efficacy of the model in preparation for the comparative analysis. The model is a starting block for an Air Force wide analysis of C-130 engine rebuilding production needs with an overarching goal of standardization in repair methods and efficient operations.