Honeywell Defense & Space’s Vice-President, Surface Systems was even more specific. “With the TIGER program in place, commanders at every level will know exactly how much engine life remains in each tank, and be able to execute engine repairs and replacements before deploying to the field.”

Indeed, Program Manager Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. This will help it provide more effective and less expensive repairs and upkeep, using field data to more accurately determine maintenance needs and provide Army units with detailed, timely information about the mechanical status of Abrams tanks. To fulfill this contract, Honeywell says it will rely on a Web-based database and special in-use monitoring systems. The contract also calls for Honeywell to improve service of the Abrams’ AGT-1500 engine using Six Sigma processes to gather data on performance, to be followed by data-driven decisions about repairs and engineering improvements. military bases, and in Kuwait, South Korea and Germany. The scope of work includes critical field support services at U.S. As this Associated Press article notes, TIGER will implement a more proactive maintenance system, and give the original manufacturer Honeywell primary responsibility for on-time delivery of replacement engine parts and management of repair schedules, provide support to Anniston Army Depot for the overhaul of up to 1,000 engine equivalents per year.

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