Virtual Bookstore Citation Title IMPACT OF RELIABILITY/MAINTAINABILITY (R&M) ON LOGISTICS COSTS FOR USAF AIRCRAFT, Author(s) Sherbo,Andrew J. ;Lochbaum,J. ; Corporate Author(s) COMPTROLLER OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Report Date 9/20/1985 Page Count 42 Abstract The purpose of this study is to develop some cost estimatingrelationships (CERs) that the supports the contention that higher R&M results inlower logistics support costs, and can be used in a variety of ways. Our primaryneed is a methodology that enables us to quantify the impact of R&M changes orlevels on existing and new aircraft in terms of logistics support costs. TheCERs we are searching for need to be at the weapon system level as opposed tothe subsystem or component level. Price: Available from National Technical Information Service (NTIS). http://www.ntis.gov   Prices are plus sales tax when purchased within New York State and shipping charges, if applicable