Apache Helicopter: Reliability of Key Components Yet to Be Fully Demonstrated

NSIAD-92-19 Published: Oct 03, 1991. Publicly Released: Oct 03, 1991.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's efforts to address logistical support problems underlying the low availability rates associated with the Apache helicopter, focusing on the: (1) status of the Army's efforts to improve the reliability of seven hardware components and the Apache's maintenance capabilities; and (2) performance of the Apache's FM antenna.

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