MIL-HDBK-115 Us Army Reverse Engineering Handbook Guidelines And ProceduresThis HANDBOOK, which provides the guidelines and procedures for performing reverse engineering, was created using current applicable laws and knowledge gained during a trial program from July 1985 to April 1987, and is based on experiences obtained from military and industry participants. This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement.

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5.43.3 Procedures. Cognizant command procedures for finalizing the TDP, such as, mono-detail and multi-detail drawings, and associated lists, should be used.

5.44 Additional engineering logistics considerations.

5.44.1 Re-evaluate design. The reverse engineering process as described earlier in this handbook does not address additional engineering and logistics considerations. The newly acquired technical knowledge, gained by reverse engineering, allows us to re-evaluate the design for maintenance philosophy, reliability, cost, and other changes that may affect the logistics support requirements.

5.44.2 Follow-on considerations.

5.44.2.1 End-item TDP update. The new TDP, including drawings, parts lists, specifications, specification change notices, drawing change notices and notices of revision should be incorporated into all affected documentation using the configuration management procedures required by the individual commands.

5.44.2.2 Integrated logistics support (ILS). A review should be made of the level of repair analysis (LORA) based upon the new technical data available. Due to lack of repair, items that are currently throw-away may now be reclassified as repairable.

5.45 Engineering recommendations.

5.45.1 Product improvement.

5.45.1.1 Inadequate data. The items, as documented during the reverse engineering process, may not have been previously considered for product improvement because of inadequate data.

5.45.1.2 Engineering evaluation. Using the new data developed during the reverse engineering process, an engineering evaluation may be conducted and product improvements made.

5.45.1.3 Product reliability. Remember, it may not be in the best interest of the current supplier(s) to improve the reliability of their products, thus reducing the requirements. Examples of areas with product improvement potential are:

a. Bearings operating beyond manufacturers recommendations,

b. Electronic components operating at peak capacity,

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