Electronic Maintenance Requirements Determination
Overview
The eMRD Tool has been developed by Logistic Engineering Services (LES) to simplify the application of the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) Maintenance Requirements Determination (MRD) process.
The eMRD Tool can be installed as a Standalone application or installed to a network to allow multiple users. The eMRD application provides the ability to manage each user access rights to Administrator, Manager or User levels.
The primary difference between eMRD and other LSAR applications is the ability of the analyst to view an LCN/ALC by its Physical and Functional structure while simultaneously viewing its associated LSA configuration and data elements. The Tool enables the analyst to maintain a clear perspective of what he is looking at from a top down view.
The eMRD Tool is used to develop new or manage an existing LSAR. The development of a new LSAR can be accomplished by manually developing the LCN structure, or by electronically importing a text document. An existing MIL-STD-1388-2B LSAR can be freely imported and exported.
For In-Service use, eMRD has the ability to import a CAMM2 Failure Data file that is automatically sorted to enable the viewing of failure data for an LCN/ALC.
eMRD Functionality
Fully compatible electronic Import & Export functionality with:
- MIL-STD-1388-2B DOD Requirements for a Logistic Support Analysis Record.
- DI(AF) AAP5102.003 MIL-STD-1388-1A/2B & ADF Unique Requirements.
The work processes within eMRD conform to the following standards:
- MIL-STD-1629 Failure Modes Effects & Criticality Analysis
- MIL-STD-2173 Reliability Centred Maintenance.
- DI(AF) AAP7001.038 (AM1) Maintenance Requirements Determination Manual (incorporating DI(AF) AAP7001.031 Technical Maintenance Plan and DI(AF) AAP7001.064 Servicing Schedule Manual).
eMRD produces a range of standard ADF reports in addition to a number eMRD specific reports to assist with LSAR and data validation.
eMRD produces an ADF compatible Part 2, 3 & 4 of the Technical Maintenance Plan (TMP) and an individual or complete Planned Servicing Schedule (PSS). An additional function is the ability to produce or view an LCN or LCN and children specific TMP pages only to enable the analyst to verify the input of data or task changes.
eMRD exports a CAMM2 compatible PSS file to enable CAMM2 management of PSS.
Provides electronic sorting of the task library and supports task packaging by utilising a Drag & Drop functionality.
LES is enhancing eMRD to be DEF(AUST)5692 compliant.
Another Success Story - Caribou MRD
Logistic Engineering Services Completes Caribou Maintenance Review
Overview
The Caribou has seen continuous service with the RAAF since its introduction into service in 1964 and provides the medium lift capability for the Australian Defence Forces (ADF). Caribou Project AIR 5190 Phase 1A was initiated to review the logistic support for the Caribou fleet to enable the DHC4 Caribou aircraft to effectively continue in service until 2010. Part of this project included a review of the content, frequency, depth and packaging of scheduled maintenance tasks for Caribou aircraft and the development of a Contingency Maintenance Plan for the Air Lift System Program Office (ALSPO) at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
Achievement
Logistic Engineering Services Pty Ltd (LES) successfully completed the Maintenance Requirements Determination (MRD) review of the DHC4 Caribou aircraft on time and on budget. The review has rationalised the maintenance effort required in support of Australia's workhorse airlift capability and has provided significant cost savings to the Commonwealth; by identifying, and justifying a 55% reduction to the aircraft's existing preventive maintenance burden at Operational Maintenance level.
eMRD
Developed in-house by LES, e-MRD is a specialised software tool that enables an innovative approach which conforms to the Commonwealth MRD requirements and enforces its methodology, ensuring that safety issues related to the extended life of the aircraft were captured and integrated in the maintenance regime. This innovative approach coupled with the maintenance packaging functionality of e-MRD enabled LES to develop maintenance policy, with built-in flexibility for remote deployments and periods of contingency.
Maintenance policy and configuration changes were entered into Computer Aided Maintenance Management (CAMM2) along with an electronic update of the Planned Servicing Schedule (PSS) data and a direct export to the Caribou Weapon System Database, both generated automatically by e-MRD. The review has enabled the Commonwealth to maximise the availability of Caribou for its remaining service life.
Further Development
LES continues to develop and provide innovative maintenance systems in support of Defence and civil industry.