ETEGENT TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: AF151-162

Description

NLign is built on an innovative application of data mapping technology and is a scalable and extensible suite of software tools to collect, organize, and analyze aircraft structural inspection and repair data. The NDI operations at Tinker AFB initiated a SBIR Phase II program to extend the NLign application into the data capture process, and provide a streamlined, integrated tablet-based solution for maintainers. The outcome is the NCheck application. The current USAF and Navy inspection/repair CONOPS is a labor intensive, paper-based process. The steps in this process include: • Perform inspection based on paper-based work card instructions • Locate Damage by Operator/Maintainer • Document Location of Damage on Paper Forms • Transfer Damage Location Information (Forms) to Engineer • Access/Search for Similar Damage and Historical Repairs • Develop/Document Repair and Send to Maintainer NCheck provides an integrated solution that streamlines the process, captures the data electronically and immediately provides this data to the SPO maintainers and engineers. . This effort looks to build upon those projects by refining the data capture program and provide the funding, training and support to pilot the solution across the T-38 and F/A-18 depot structural maintenance processes.