The Navy Depot Level Aircraft Maintenance Program--Is There a Serious Backlog?

The Navy projected a backlog of depot level aircraft maintenance for the end of fiscal years 1976 and 1977 consisting mainly of airframes and repairable components. Essentially, the airframe requirement is not urgent. With improvements in the Navy's maintenance programs, some of which are in progress, this backlog is being reduced as the equipment is needed. The Air Force did not have a depot backlog.