United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 2001-07-17 monographic deposited born digital 32 p. GA 1.13:GAO-01-630 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-01-630 P0b002ee180385f5d f:d01630 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-23 GAOREPORTS-GAO-01-630 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-GAO-01-630 GAO-01-630 Aircraft components Aircraft maintenance Combat readiness Helicopters Inventory control Logistics Military aircraft Safety standards Transportation safety Weapons systems Army AH-64 Apache Longbow Upgrade Program Other Written Product A01407 This report examines selected logistics, funding, and readiness issues pertaining to the AH-64 Apache helicopter program. GAO found that in fiscal years 2000 and 2001, the Apache's identified sustainment systems technical support requirements have not been fully met. In fiscal year 2000, funding fell short of the $28.6 million needed for Apache sustainment support. The Aviation and Missile Command projects that it will be able to meet only 56 percent of the Apache's sustainment support requirements for fiscal years 2001-2003. Furthermore, because the Apache sustainment support projects must compete with other weapon systems for limited funding, some Apache projects have been delayed or limited in scope. GAO further found that the procurement of parts for the Apache is hampered by an outdated inventory system. And while the technical manuals used by field and depot personnel are sufficient to meet their needs, the manuals lack critical technical drawings and specifications. The Army must use alternative methods, such as reverse engineering, to compensate for the lack of data. Finally, the Army has several unfunded requirements for Apache component upgrades for fiscal years 2001 and 2002. GAO found, however, that these issues have not prevented the Apache fleet from meeting its readiness goals. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-01-630/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-01-630.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-01-630/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-01-630.pdf GAO-01-630 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-01-630 Other Written Product GAO-01-630; Defense Logistics: Information on Apache Helicopter Support and Readiness; Aircraft components Aircraft maintenance Combat readiness Helicopters Inventory control Logistics Military aircraft Safety standards Transportation safety Weapons systems Army AH-64 Apache Longbow Upgrade Program Public Law 106-398