Description

Remedial Action

Human Machine Interface (HMI) Program.

The HMI program required Airbus Military to complete key development and test actions with Defence and the Spanish military certification authority, Instituto Nacional De Tecnica Aerospacial (INTA). Airbus Military conducted workshops with Defence to complete the Cockpit Acceptance test procedures and in parallel worked with INTA, to resolve the HMI issues associated with the Flight Warning System (FWS) as identified in the INTA HMI report. The FWS was certified by INTA during October 2010 and an updated certification was provided during April 2011. The FWS will be monitored during the remainder of the acquisition test program and during RAAF in-service operations and Operational Test and Evaluation.

Non-Compliance Process for Acceptance.

Defence and Airbus Military have agreed the broad approach for managing non-conformances during Acceptance. Defence and Airbus Military have finalised more detailed procedures to ensure appropriate level delegate review and approval of non-conformances and their associated resolution plans. This process has been used extensively for the achievement of first aircraft acceptance.

This issue has been retired.

Acceptance of the first of type A330-MRTT to meet Defence strategic requirements.

Defence  has worked closely with Airbus Military to ensure the delivery and acceptance of two A330-MRTT Aircraft and associated logistics support by the end of June 2011. Defence is willing to accept the aircraft with capability deficiencies in non-essential systems to achieve this schedule. A framework has been established to manage the delivery of any outstanding capability by FOC. In addition, Defence and Airbus  Military have established an Acceptance Working Group to ensure the acceptance process is well understood by both parties to reduce the risk of unexpected issues delaying the acceptance of key project elements.

Hardware and software of  major refueling components are still in development by the subcontractor.

Airbus Military is providing time in the test program to allow the subcontractor to introduce the required upgrades in stages. There is also senior management commitment from both Airbus Military and the sub-contractor to meet their contractual obligations.

Difficulty in achieving contracted schedule.

Continue to contribute to maintaining a current and robust joint project schedule and foster commitment by both parties to it. Conduct a detailed schedule analysis at each Project Management Review. Commitment by both parties for open and honest communication for the joint management of schedule risks.

Maturity of Mission Planning System.

Detailed sub-system specification has been developed and agreed.  System performance at initial acceptance has been tested and shortfalls documented and agreed. An interim MPS solution, with workarounds for shortfalls, has been agreed and implemented. Further development of the MPS will be undertaken under a more robust systems engineering approach.