PAINT SHOP TRACK BEAM SYSTEM Joel Escobales Fabian Robinson Kyle Lindsay EML 4551 Ethics and Design Project Organization Florida International University Department of Mechanical Engineering Miami, FL
Self-contained, full-service aircraft landing gear overhaul facility Repair and overhaul landing gear, wheels, brakes, and accessories for 43 different types and subtypes of commercial and military aircraft Allen Aircraft Radio Landing Gear Services
BOEING 777 MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTER CYLINDER Length ≈ 10 ft Weight ≈ 1300 lbs
CURRENT PAINT SHOP CONFIGURATION 3 Paint Booths (Paint Booth #2 is NOT accessible from track beam) 2 Ovens
CURRENT PAINT SHOP
PAINT SHOP LAYOUT 1 Features : Pros Spacious design Large Oven space Multiple options Cons Production stoppage Two Paint Booths
PAINT SHOP LAYOUT 2 Features : Pros Large Oven space Three Paint Booths Multiple options Cons Limited Production Paint Booth at each oven entrance
PAINT SHOP LAYOUT 3 Features : Pros Least expensive design Quick Implementation Cons Limited Oven space Limited to future improvement
PROPOSED PAINT SHOP LAYOUT Pending AAR Corp Management Approval Project meeting scheduled for December 15, 2014
ENGINEERING CHALLENGES Safety Strength Efficiency Cost Space
The following standards will be adhered to: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code of Ethics American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Boeing Standard Overhaul Practices Manual (SOPM) Boeing Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) STANDARDS
TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES Joel Escobales – Research Fabian Robinson – Design Kyle Lindsay – Development Each member will lead a section of this project with the assistance of the other teammates.
PROJECTED TIMELINE Aug-14Sep-14Oct-14Nov-14Dec-14Jan-15Feb-15Mar-15Apr-15 Problem Definition Literature Survey Project Formulation Design Alternatives Project Management Engineering Design & Analysis Prototype Construction Testing & Evaluation Design Considerations
GLOBAL LEARNING Things to consider when implementing this project on a global scale: Language differences Units / measurements Country’s regulations and standards Work force
CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK Allow AAR to safely and efficiently move next generation of larger airplane components through paint shop Use engineering knowledge to improve other aspects of the paint shop including air circulation and thermal efficiency of ovens & lamps