Potential for Reducing Costs by Using More JT3D Engines in the KC-135 Reengining Program
NSIAD-83-47
Published: Sep 23, 1983. Publicly Released: Sep 23, 1983.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed two Air Force KC-135 reengining programs to determine whether the Air Force selected the more cost effective mix of the programs which it undertook to fulfill its needs for additional aerial-refueling capability for KC-135 airplanes.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should expand the JT3D program--to the extent that the used Boeing 707's are available at reasonable prices--to cover reengining 200 KC-135's and make offsetting reductions in the CFM56 program. |
Closed – Not Implemented
DOD does not agree with the recommendation and, therefore, does not plan to take any action. While nothing in the DOD comments causes GAO to change its position, it has gained little congressional or agency support. Accordingly, further followup is not warranted.
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