Military Aircraft: C-17 Wing Flap Requires Additional Testing
NSIAD-92-160
Published: Jul 08, 1992. Publicly Released: Jul 08, 1992.
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GAO reviewed results of temperature and acoustic testing on the C-17 aircraft's flap to determine whether the contractor had demonstrated that the flap would achieve the required 30,000-hour life expectancy.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should direct the Program Executive Officer to establish test plans to determine whether the C-17 flap meets the required 30,000-hour life expectancy before the C-17 goes into full-rate production. |
Closed – Implemented
The Air Force has determined that both the flaps and slats need to be redesigned to ensure that they meet a 30,000 hour life expectancy. The redesign is complete and the aircraft are in the process of being retrofitted.
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