Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/KC-135-Tanker-Programmed-Depot-Maintenance-(PDM)-2F3XC5WX2_7.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarKC-135 Tanker Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)Worker in Safety Gear Performs KC-135 Tanker Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)Worker in Safety Gear Performs KC-135 Tanker Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)KC-135 Tanker Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)KC-135 Tanker Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)KC-135 Tanker Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)KC-135 Tanker Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)KC-135 Stratotanker undergoes Programmed Depot MaintenanceMaintenance Work on the First KC-135 StratotankerView AllView more with similar tones KC-135 Tanker Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)Select usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:A KC-135 tanker typically requires Programmed Depot Maintenance, or PDM, every five years. Boeing inspects the aircraft and performs necessary maintenance and repairs, ensuring readiness for five years or more. Aircraft undergoing PDM are not available to support combat operations. Boeing's role, therefore, is to complete its work and return a quality product back to the Air Force as quickly as possible. Through a series of lean activities, Boeing is shortening the amount of time each aircraft spends in PDM.BI227227 (smf06-f-synd-lss-1165)Maximum size:2036px × 3043px (~17 MB)6.7in × 10.1in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1950s-707 family-adults-airplanes-Boeing Global Services and Support (GS&S)-Boeing San Antonio-close-ups-day-factory workers-gray color-ground crews-ground shots-interiors-jets-KC-135 Stratotanker-large-maintenance-military-monoplanes-nacelles-occupations and work-one person-out of production-photos-Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)-pylons-stairs, lifts and ladders-structural systems-Tankers-unpainted-viewed from below-yellowRelated Photo/Videos:View All