CONSTRAINT #08 activeAircraft
AOG Recovery & Mechanical Failure
Mission continuity is threatened when the primary aircraft goes AOG (Aircraft on Ground) and the recovery process fails to source a compliant substitute in time.
Decision Question
If the primary aircraft goes AOG, does the operator have a verified, compliant substitute available within the mission window?
Trigger Conditions
- • Mechanical failure pre-departure
- • Avionics defect en route
- • Missing required inspection paperwork
Affected Mission Layers
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Propagation Paths
- Aircraft goes AOG → Operator searches for substitute → No compliant aircraft found → Mission delayed 24+ hours
Failure Modes
- • Mission delay
- • Mission cancellation
- • Forced upgrade at client expense
Unknowns (Requires Confirmation)
- • Real-time mechanical status
- • Substitute availability
Recovery Dependencies
- • Operator network depth
- • Argus/Wyvern alternate sourcing
- • Client schedule flexibility