An approach to reducing maintenance and development costs of complex support equipment

The U.S. Air Force and Pratt and Whitney P&W are teaming to meet the challenges of a tighter defense budget. The Field Reprogramming System (FRS) and the On-Wing Electronic Engine Control Reprogramming System (OWERS) are examples of how this team was able to reduce maintenance and developmental costs of support equipment while providing improved support to F15, F16, and C-17 aircraft.