Boosting Readiness. Advancing Reliability.
Bell Boeing V-22 Nacelle Improvement Program
Nacelle Improvement: The Next Step in Aircraft Readiness
The Nacelle Improvement (NI) Program is a targeted mid-life upgrade designed to modernize the V-22's most maintenance-intensive system: its nacelles. By simplifying wiring, enhancing structural components, and integrating maintainer-informed feedback, NI ensures the Osprey remains reliable, sustainable and ready for any mission for the next 30 years.
4x increase in mean flight hours between failures
75% reduction in maintenance man-hours per flight hour
Enhanced wiring design with new architecture boost's reliability
Redesigned structure allows easier access to critical components
Strategic Impact
NI enables agile combat employment by significantly increasing aircraft readiness, enhancing maintainability and reducing cost to the V-22 fleet.
Timeline:
- 2021: NI installation begins on V-22
- 2021: First CV-22 NI modification completed at Amarillo
- 2022: Fleet rollout begins
Nearly 60% of all maintenance actions occur within the V-22’s nacelle area, so the NI effort is designed to attack the highest reliability and readiness degraders while maximizing return on investment for the taxpayer.
Kurt Fuller
SVP, Military Fielded Programs, Bell
Sustaining Superiority into 2055 and Beyond
With NI, the V-22 remains a cornerstone of vertical lift, offering unmatched range, flexibility, and now, improved readiness and maintainability throughout its service life.
The Bell Boeing V-22