Description

Remedial Action

There is a possibility that the schedule will be affected by the availability of an immature support system, delays in the aircraft software, and facilities at Amberley.

■  Utilise US Navy Support for initial support requirements.

■  Liaise with the facilities contractor through Defence Support Group to better align the facilities completion sequence with the needed dates.

There is a possibility that the training devices will be accepted and certified late due to the lateness in the finalisation of the aircraft software testing leading to a delay to the commencement of Australian-based aircrew and maintenance training.

■  Reprogram the commencement of Australian-based training.

■  Extend the US-based training to cover more aircrew and maintainers.

■  Change the initial Australian-based training program to remove reliance on training devices.

There is a possibility that the new training facility for the Aircrew Training Devices will be later than needed delaying installation, acceptance and certification of the Aircrew Training Devices.

■  Liaise with the facilities contractor through DSG to better align the facilities completion sequence with the needed dates.

There is a risk that the FOC date of December 2012, will be affected by the requirement for an additional civilian-compatible en-route navigation and non-precision approach aid capability in the aircraft not being satisfied resulting in a reduction in operational flexibility.

■  The US Navy has planned to integrate a GPS-based area navigation and approach capability into the Super Hornet software set in the 2012 timeframe. Current plans to maintain commonality with US Navy configuration will satisfy the issue.