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SYSTEM DYNAMICS ANALYSIS OF FLIGHT SIMULATOR MAINTENANCE AND PARTS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Ming-Wen Tsao*

Department of Industrial Engineering and Systems Management, 

Feng Chia University, Taiwan

*Corresponding Author: mingwencao111＠gmail.com

Yi-Chi Wang

Department of Industrial Engineering and Systems Management, 

Feng Chia University, Taiwan

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Abstract

Flight simulators are commonly used to train pilots. In response to external military threats, the Taiwanese government has prioritized training fighter pilots and devoted high-end training aircrafts and flight simulators to increase the safety and quality of pilot training. The frequency of flight simulator malfunction increases with use and time, and the diminishing number of part suppliers exacerbates the difficulty of maintenance, which affects pilot training. We use system dynamics to develop a model of maintenance and parts inventory management for high-end simulators. The model is also used to explore the effects of various policies on simulator reliability and maintenance cost. The managerial implications of the results are also presented.

Keywords: system dynamics, flight simulator, inventory management, maintenance cost

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