RFID paper o aviation industry
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presentation1.pptxRFID IMPACT ON AVIATION LOGISTICS AND MAINTENANCE
By Khumar Singh
Problem in the Aviation Industry
Competitive
Timely - Parts Inventory/MX
Delta, ½ million parts worth $1 billion
9, 6, S, 8
Paper/handwriting
File cabinets
General Business Problems
Standard - track parts
Boeing 747/787 - 6 million parts (times)
Mechanics - inspection/clipboard
Certified/approved
Inventory prior to flight
Inventory of Emergency Components
Overview of RFID
Boeing/Delta - 757 engines
Alaska Airlines - 64 kilobyte RFID tag w/CMB
Five component areas - emergency equipment’s, rotating parts, reparable equipment’s, structural and cabin area.
ISO 18000-6C compliant (ATA Specification 2000, Chapter 9 RFID data standards, and meets SAE Aerospace Standard AS5678)
Contact Memory Button (CMB)
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Business Justification
2005 - Boeing standards - suppliers - ID 1,750 designated 787 parts
Boeing, Delta, France Airbus and Fujistu
2012, Boeing met - 34 airlines, 64 kilobyte RFID tag with CMBs
Benefits and Disadvantages
Benefits
Reduce cost
Parts
Less errors - paper
RFID - seconds/minutes & not hours
CMB - Automated identification technology (AIT)
Centralized database - quick access
Multiple applications
Disadvantages
Paper
Costly
Human errors/mistakes
Planning Process
Boeing/Delta/Fujitsu/Intermec collaborated
Standard
UHF EPC Gen 2 RFID tag - on metal
RTLS
Active and passive RFID tags
64 kilobyte RFID tags and CMBs
FAA approve
737, 777, 787; P-8, C-17 and KC-46 military planes
Security Concerns
Parts - certified and approved
Database
Authorized users
Job title
Purchasing/Installing/Maintenance RFID System
Boeing, Fujitsu, Intermec, Motorola, Rockwell Collins, Parker Aerospace and Pacific Scientific Aerospace
Custom-tailored package
Impact of Implementation
70%
Stakeholders - reduce cost/add benefits
Human/process changes - clipboard vs. RFID
Time/inspection/inventory
Enhancements - O2 generators - 737/777 - 4 Hrs. - 1 ½ & 15 minutes
Custom-tailored tng
Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK)
Inspection/Maintenance
Photo courtesy of The Boeing Company
RFID Pallets/Cargo Loading
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Summary of RFID Aviation Logistics & MX
Problem
Overview
Business Justification
Benefits/Disadvantages
Planning
Security Concerns
Purchasing/Installing/Maintenance
Impact of Implementation – admin, human, process changes, enhancements and training.
References
Brewin, B. (2004, June). Delta, Boeing to test RFID on engine parts. Computerworld, 1-3. Retrieved from http ://www.computerworld.com/article/2565555/business-intelligence/delta--boeing-to-test-rfid-on-engine-parts.html
Carey, B. (2011, June). RFID provider opens U.S. Subsidiary to support A350 Suppliers. Aviation International News, 1-2. Retrieved from
Carey, B. (2012, January). Boeing to introduce RFID-based parts tracking. Aviation International News, 1-2. Retrieved from http ://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2012-01-03/boeing-introduce-rfid-based-parts-tracking
Chandler, C. (2012, May). Read and Weep (for Joy). Aircraft Maintenance Technology, 1-3. Retrieved from
http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10704471/turbine-technology-read-and-weep-for-joy
Sharma, T. (2011, February). Fujitsu and Boeing form strategic alliance in Aircraft maintenance services. RFID Ready, 1-2. Retrieved from http :// www.rfid-ready.com/201102027295/fujitsu-and-boeing-form-strategic-alliance-in-aircraft-maintenance-services.html
Swedberg, C. (2012). Boeing to launch RFID program for Airlines in February. RFID Journal, 1-2. Retrieved from http ://www.rfidjournal.com/articles/pdf?9107
Zaino, J. (2013). Boeing program automates Aircraft maintenance tasks. RFID Journal, 1-2. Retrieved from https ://www.rfidjournal.com/purchase-access?type=Article&id=10862&r=%2Farticles%2Fview%3F10862
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