Analysis of Coast Guard HH-65 Engine Reliability: A Comparison of Malfunctions to Component Removals

摘要

The Coast Guard HH-65 helicopter experienced 3 tin-flight loss of power incidents during FY 2003 and 21 during the first two months of FY 2003, Concurrent with this apparent decrease in reliability, the Coast Guard seeks ways to expand the HH-65's Airborne Use of Force capabilities as a result of the September 11th, 2001 tenorists' attacks.