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The process involved the implementation of a field survey in order to capture heuristically A\/C support practices to enable one to identify system requirements. This part of the work utilized the collaboration of 21 A\/C operators and maintenance repair and overhaul companies from various regions of the world.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>Using systems engineering methodology, the research process led to the development of a prototype sustaining system. The solution comprises a tree of support functionalities (similar to a work breakdown structure). 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