Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) Recognized for Contributions to Joint DoD/Industry Reliability Program Standard

In 2006, DOTE identified poor reliability as the chief contributor to an unacceptable number of systems being evaluated as unsuitable. A priority goal was set to improve the reliability of systems being deployed to warfighters. As a significant part of achieving that goal, a joint DoD/Industry effort to develop ANSI/GEIA-STD-0009-2008, “Reliability Program Standard for Systems Design, Development and Manufacturing” was initiated in October, 2007 and released on 13 November 2008. David Nicholls, the RIAC Operations Manager, has received a Letter and Certificate of Appreciation from Dr. Charles McQueary (DOTE) recognizing his “commitment, dedication, and expertise” in developing this new standard.

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Reliability Information Analysis Center Completes Calibration Interval Validation on US Air Force Flight Line Test Sets

The Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR/ALC) is responsible for flight line maintenance of the AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning Set (MWS) on United States Air Force aircraft. This MWS is installed on multiple aircraft including the C-130 Hercules, C-17 Globemaster and C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft. This detection system is evaluated by a Flight Line Test Set (FLTS) that has previously had an undefined calibration cycle.

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