Improving Avionics Fiber Optic Network Reliability and Maintainability Via Built-In Test

Significant work is ongoing to understand how the application of avionics fiber optic BIT technology can help reduce life cycle and total ownership cost in military aviation platforms. Operational availability enhancements via comprehensive supportability programs combined with keen attentiveness to reliability and maintainability metrics are driving the avionics fiber optic BIT value proposition. Future life cycle cost impact studies in fielded squadron aircraft are expected to validate the assertions put forth in this paper