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UNCLASSIFIED<br />

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2014 <strong>Army</strong> DATE: April 2013<br />

APPROPRIATION/BUDGET ACTIVITY<br />

2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, <strong>Army</strong><br />

BA 7: Operational Systems Development<br />

R-1 ITEM NOMENCLATURE<br />

PE 0203752A: Aircraft Engine Component<br />

Improvement Program<br />

PROJECT<br />

106: A/C COMPON IMPROV PROG<br />

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions, Article Quantities in Each) FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014<br />

Description: Provide timely responses to technical problems arising in the field during operational use. Review operational and<br />

repair reports, perform engineering analysis of failed engines and equipment. Perform investigation and testing as required to<br />

isolate/verify reported field problems and service revealed deficiencies (SRDs).<br />

FY 2012 Accomplishments:<br />

Finished the qualification tests for the Flex Fuel Manifolds. Address service revealed deficiencies affecting safe operation of the<br />

T-62T series APUs.<br />

FY 2013 Plans:<br />

Will continue to address service revealed deficiencies affecting safe operation of US <strong>Army</strong> APUs<br />

FY 2014 Plans:<br />

Will continue to address service revealed deficiencies affecting safe operation of US <strong>Army</strong> APUs.<br />

Title: UAV Shadow Engine<br />

Articles:<br />

0.070<br />

0<br />

0.060<br />

0<br />

0.020<br />

Description: UAV Shadow Engine Investigation at U.S. <strong>Army</strong> Research Laboratory (ARL) Cleveland: US <strong>Army</strong> Vehicle<br />

Technology Directorate (VTD) at ARL Cleveland. Provide research to support airworthiness, reliability and performance<br />

improvements of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) shadow engine. Investigate and research the technology challenges (i.e.<br />

engine performance, engine durability, engine life, and engine modifications) for reliable engine operation using JP-8 fuel and<br />

readily available MIL-spec lubricants.<br />

FY 2012 Accomplishments:<br />

Continued to research improvements to address service related deficiencies.<br />

FY 2013 Plans:<br />

Will continue to research improvements to address service related deficiencies to improve safety and reduce O&S costs.<br />

FY 2014 Plans:<br />

Will continue to research improvements to address service related deficiencies to improve safety and reduce O&S costs.<br />

Title: In-House Support<br />

Articles:<br />

0.050<br />

0<br />

0.080<br />

0<br />

0.060<br />

Description: In-house support for the CIP engineers. Contracting support for CIP contracts.<br />

FY 2012 Accomplishments:<br />

PE 0203752A: Aircraft Engine Component Improvement Program UNCLASSIFIED<br />

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