1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1013Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1013a71 Lesson Date: 1997-02-01a71 Submitting Organization: HQa71 Submitted by: David M. LengyelSubject: Space Shuttle Program/Logistics/Obsolescence of Parts Description of Driving Event: Parts Obsolescence May be Caused by Several Issues In
2、cluding Vendors Going Out of Business, Discontinuance of a Part, and Environmental Law ChangesLesson(s) Learned: Obsolescence of components and systems on the Space Shuttle is an increasing problem threatening critical spares availability.Recommendation(s): Alternative components must be developed a
3、nd certified, and, where necessary, systems must be redesigned to use available or adaptable units.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: NASA continues to identify and coordinate obsolescence issues concerning hardware, special test equipment, vendor capability, and environmental restriction
4、s with the appropriate design center. Each issue is evaluated for logistics impacts, and this information is communicated to or within the design center so that appropriate action can be taken to initiate any required redesigns, modifications, or enhancements. A Kennedy Space Center (KSC) logistics
5、priority list is maintained to communicate logistics top concerns to design center management. While obsolescence will continue, a team approach to problem identification, prioritization, and resolution appears to be providing effective problem resolution. Additionally, the Shuttle upgrade program i
6、s designed to assure that potential problem areas are addressed so as to preclude disruption in meeting manifest requirements.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Documents Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Space Operations
7、a71 Exploration SystemsAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Administration/Organizationa71 Aerospace Safety Advisory Panela71 Environmenta71 Ground Operationsa71 Hazardous/Toxic Waste/Materialsa71 Industrial Operationsa71 Logisticsa71 Parts Materials & ProcessesAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2001-11-20a71 Approval Name: Bill Loewya71 Approval Organization: QSa71 Approval Phone Number: 202-358-0528Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
