Harry Kahn Associates, Inc.

Logistics, Technical Manuals, Training, and Systems Engineering

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About the firm

Harry Kahn Associates, Inc. provides technical documentation, integrated logistics support, custom training development, and systems engineering for complex equipment. Operating since 1943, the practice delivers compliant technical manuals, logistics databases, and training curricula tailored to strict US military and industrial standards. Its capabilities support aerospace, defense, automotive, and manufacturing sectors with certified processes designed to manage lifecycle costs.

Established
1943
Firm type
Defense Engineering · Aerospace Engineering

Credentials

ISO 9001:2015

Capabilities

Logistics Product Data Analysis

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Provides ISO 9001:2015 certified logistics supportability analysis, guiding clients through early design decisions that impact life-cycle costs. Work includes developing and validating database solutions aligned with the DoD Product Support Manager construct.

  • Supportability Planning & Maintenance Analysis

    Develops supportability plans, maintenance tasks, and logistics processes to align equipment design with long-term program support.

  • Logistics Product Data Development

    Creates repeatable and auditable logistics databases in accordance with specifications such as GEIA-STD-0007, MIL-STD-1388-1A/2B, and MIL-PRF-49506.

  • Provisioning & Parts Cataloging

    Compiles Provisioning Parts Lists (PPL), Interim Support Items Lists (ISIL), and Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERD).

  • Level Of Repair Analysis

    Conducts Level Of Repair Analysis (LORA) and maintenance task evaluations to determine cost-effective support postures.

Technical Manuals

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Develops technical manuals, technical orders, and electronic technical publications for aerospace, manufacturing, and defense applications. Services include custom military-specification (Mil-Spec) and commercial data creation, legacy data revisions, and formatting updates.

  • Commercial & Military Technical Manuals

    Authors new technical manuals, technical orders, and user handbooks compliant with complex Mil-Spec and commercial requirements.

  • Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals

    Develops structured interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs) using XML, SGML, and PDF formats.

  • Legacy Data & COTS Conversion

    Updates, revises, and converts legacy and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) documentation to contemporary digital formats.

  • Illustrated Parts Breakdowns

    Creates Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs), Group Assembly Parts Lists (GAPLs), and Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs).

Training Materials

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Creates custom training curricula, SCORM-compliant e-learning products, and instructional support packages by collaborating with subject matter experts. Training programs are built using the PADDIE+M design model to meet strict defense and industry specifications.

  • Curriculum & Course Development

    Creates master schedules, lesson plans, trainee guides, and training course conduct packages using NAVEDTRA and TRADOC guidelines.

  • SCORM-Compliant E-Learning

    Develops interactive computer-based training packages and e-learning products compliant with SCORM standards.

  • Supportability Task & Job Analysis

    Conducts Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA) and curriculum development derived directly from technical equipment documentation.

Systems Engineering

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Provides specialized systems engineering and reliability analysis for complex military, aerospace, and automotive components. Services use industry-standard methodologies to evaluate system safety, design human factors, and manage lifecycle risks.

  • Reliability & Maintainability Analysis

    Evaluates equipment design to ensure operational readiness and reliability under varying mission profiles.

  • Diminishing Manufacturing and Material Shortages Monitoring

    Monitors and reports on parts obsolescence to mitigate risks in long-term supply chains and equipment sustainability.

  • System Safety & FMECA

    Performs Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis along with safety assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.

  • Human Factors Engineering Analysis

    Analyzes equipment interfaces and operation protocols to optimize human performance and integration.

Industries

Defense · Aerospace · Automotive · Manufacturing

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