afi21-101.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

WASHINGTON, DC

AFI21-101_AFGM2014-01

22 April 2014

MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION C

MAJCOMs/FOAs/DRUs

FROM: HQ AF/A4/7

1030 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330

SUBJECT: Air Force Guidance Memorandum to AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management

By Order of the Secretary of the Air Force, this Guidance Memorandum immediately implements changes to AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, 26 July 2010. Compliance with this memorandum is mandatory. To the extent its directions are inconsistent with other Air Force publications, the information herein prevails, in accordance with AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management.

This Guidance Memorandum continues previously published guidance implemented under Air Force Guidance Memorandum (AFGM) 4. The attached memorandum lists changes which differ from the interim change published 16 August 2011, and provides for continued use of the instruction until the revised AFI 21-101 is published in the summer of 2014.

This memorandum becomes void after one-year has elapsed from the date of this memorandum, or upon publication of an Interim Change or rewrite of the affected publication, whichever is earlier.

JUDITH A. FEDDER

Lieutenant General, USAF DCS/Logistics, Installations & Mission Support

Attachment:

Guidance Changes

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Guidance Changes

(Replace) This instruction implements AFPD 21-1, Air and Space Maintenance; is consistent with AFPD 13-5, Air Force Nuclear Enterprise; and subsumed AFI 21-107 (19 Jul 1994) and 21-112 (7 Sep 2001). It is the basic Air Force directive for aircraft and equipment maintenance management providingthe minimum essential guidance and procedures for safely and effectively maintaining, servicing, and repairing aircraft and support equipment. It acknowledges the foundational contributions made to Agile Combat Support (ACS) capabilities of Generating the Mission, and Supporting and Sustaining the Mission, Forces, and Infrastructure. It applies to all major commands (MAJCOMs) and the Air National Guard (ANG), along with their subordinates. Lead Commands will supplement this document to identify any required deviations (applicability, variance, and/or differences in organizational placement of responsibilities/processes). Identify each deviation on the supplement with “(DEV)” directly preceding the paragraph number. These supplements must be submitted to AF/A4L for approval;

however supplements not including deviations do not require AF/A4L approval. Additionally, supplements must be made In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 33-360, Publication Management Program. Any maintenance units, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operations support units, or operational test units who perform maintenance on aircraft, aircraft support systems, or communication interfaces such as Remote Split Operations LRUs carrying aircraft control signals not maintained by base Communications Squadrons or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), must comply with the requirements identified within this instruction. In the event of a conflict with other guidance, this instruction will take precedence over all except Technical Orders (TO)s. Refer recommended changes and conflicts between this and other publications to AF/A4L through your Lead Command channels, using the AF Form 847. Waiver authority for this instruction is AF/A4L. For questions on interpreting this instruction, first contact your Lead Command maintenance policy activity. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33- 363, Management of Records and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

(Replace) 1.4.1. Requests For Assistance (RFA). If a maintenance activity requires assistance for evaluation and/or repair beyond unit capability, the request must be made IAW AFI 21-103, Equipment Inventory, Status And Utilization Reporting, TO 00-25-107, Maintenance Assistance, and TO 00-20-14, AF Metrology and Calibration Program, or automated process as approved by the mission design series (MDS) specific system manager (e.g., C-130 AIRCATS, F-16 TAR). All requests for assistance must be coordinated through the Quality Assurance (QA) office and Maintenance Operations (MO) Plans, Scheduling and Documentation (PS&D).

(Replace) 1.16.1. To facilitate a common MRM culture, the Air Force’s Core MRM course will consist of a one-time, 4-hour block of instruction taught by a certified MRM facilitator using the mandatory course material currently located at the MRM CoP, https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=27411. To meet the needs of the total force, MAJCOMs have the option of supplementing the course, in both frequency and duration, to meet unique unit and mission requirements. MAJCOMs can further delegate individual MXG/CCs the authority to supplement their MRM courses to address local, base-level requirements.

(Replace) 3.2.3. Participates in quarterly QA and monthly scheduling meetings to stay informed of maintenance issues.

(Add) 3.2.8. Reviews the monthly (quarterly for the ARC) MSEP summaries distributed by QA to stay abreast of maintenance issues.

(Replace) 3.8.19. Ensure an annual maintenance plan is developed and reconciled with the flying schedule and flying requirements to ensure maintenance can support the annual flying/test program. Participate in the maintenance planning cycle. Utilize the Maintenance Capability and Capacity Model (Mx CAP2), if available for the assigned MDS, as directed by MAJCOM.

(Replace) 4.7.10. Collect and submit ASIP aircraft usage data IAW the MDS specific TOs, this instruction (Chapter 14), and AFI 63-1001, Aircraft Structural Integrity Program.

(Replace) Chapter 6 Title to “MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS”

(Replace) 6.1. General. Maintenance Operations is directly responsible to the MXG/CC for the administration, analysis, training management, and programs and resources necessary to support the group production effort and will reside on the Maintenance Group (MXG) headquarters staff. The planning, controlling, scheduling, and executing responsibilities of the MXG/CC will be met through the actions of these functions. In missile organizations, Maintenance Operations will be organized as a Maintenance Operations Squadron, as applicable.

For the purpose of this instruction, the term Maintenance Operations is equivalent with Maintenance Operations Flight for ANG units.

(Replace) 6.2. Maintenance Operations. Maintenance Operations is comprised of the following sections: Maintenance Operations Center; Engine Management; Maintenance Supply Liaison (assigned to LRS but may physically reside in Maintenance); Plans, Scheduling and Documentation; Maintenance Data Systems Analysis; Maintenance Training; and Programs and Resources. Maintenance Operations is the central agency for monitoring and developing long-range strategies to sustain the health of the fleet and resources. Fleet management is defined as the effective utilization of available resources to accomplish the aircraft support cycle from planned maintenance events to flying schedule execution. A disciplined and prioritized scheduling effort optimizes support to aircraft requirements such as flying events, ground training events, scheduled maintenance inspections, aircraft configuration control, aircraft modification schedules and aircraft recovery maintenance. Effective fleet management results in consistent availability of quality aircraft to meet operational requirements. The Maintenance Operations Superintendent position will be filled by senior NCO 2RXXX personnel, if available (N/A to the ANG).

(Replace) 6.2.1. Maintenance Operations OIC/Superintendent (Supt). In addition to general responsibilities in Chapter 3 will:

(Replace) 6.2.6.10. Control the assignment of unit work center and mnemonic codes.

Coordinate with the Programs and Resources Section on the assignment of alpha numeric and work center codes. Publishes written guidance to control these codes. May use multiple mnemonic codes within a work center code to accommodate different AFSCs assigned; this enables the work center supervisor to tailor training requirements by AFSC. Coordinate new or revised mnemonic codes with affected activities for planning purposes. For G081 units, AMC will publish guidance on work center mnemonics.

(Replace) 6.2.6.16.5. IMDS-Central Data Base (CDB) Subsystems Managers. Each IMDS-CDB subsystem is controlled by a specific subsystem manager who ensures using personnel are qualified to use the respective subsystem, serve as the first line of help for users with subsystem specific problems, and are knowledgeable of AFCSM 21-series manuals. If the subsystem manager cannot resolve a problem, the issue will be elevated to the DBM. Each subsystem manager reports hardware/software problems to the unit DBM, assists the Maintenance Training Section in developing and conducting familiarization courses for IMDS-CDB users, monitors access to their subsystem via TRIC security and approves/disapproves requests for TRIC access for users and forwards to DBM for processing. Section Chiefs of the appropriate functional will appoint subsystem managers and their alternates and notify the DBM of the appointment. The following list assigns functional responsibilities for the various IMDS-CDB subsystems:

(Replace) 6.2.6.16.5.7. Maintenance Training Section is responsible for overall management and control of the training management subsystem.

(Replace) 6.3. Maintenance Training Section (MTS). (N/A to ANG) MTS will: Provide initial, recurring and advanced proficiency, qualification, or certification training needed by a technician to perform duties in their primary AFSC. Serve as the single point of contact for all training matters affecting maintenance, including outside agencies such as emergency management, environmental flight and the Training Detachment (TD). MTS consists of the Training Management element and the Development and Instructor element. Maintenance Training assists SQ/CCs by providing Unit Training Managers (UTM) to manage the enlisted specialty training program. The MTS Chief maintains administrative responsibility for UTMs whether UTMs are centralized or decentralized.

(Replace) 6.3.1. Organizations that do not have a MTS must complete skill training in the individual work centers.

(Replace) 6.3.3. Training requirements may be satisfied through AETC in-resident classes, TD, MTS, Mobile Training Team (MTT), AF Institute of Technology (AFIT), CDC, AFETS, civilian institutions, Computer Based Training (CBT), Video Tele-Training (VTT), Regional Training Centers (RTC), Maintenance Qualification Centers (MQC), Advanced Distributed Learning Service (ADLS), the Environmental, Safety, and Health Training Network (ESOHTN),or any combination thereof.

(Replace) 6.3.3.1. AETC TDs will be utilized as the primary maintenance training resource at all bases with an assigned TD. The TD will not be responsible to conduct ancillary training. MTS will develop courses and supplement training when the training requirements are beyond the capability and timely response of the TD. MTS will not duplicate training provided by the TD.

(Replace) 6.4. Programs and Resources Section. Manages the manning, facilities, support agreements, and deployment functions for the MXG.

(Replace) 7.2.4.4. PS&D will coordinate the daily resolution of configuration management notices utilizing screen 690 or applicable MIS screen. Discrepancies must be briefed at the daily production/scheduling meeting and forwarded to the appropriate maintenance section for corrective action. Organizations will prioritize errors to be corrected and should correct errors within 120 days because REMIS automatically deletes the error information from the system at that time.

(Add) 7.3.2. Utilize the Maintenance Capability and Capacity (Mx CAP 2) Model for Flying Hour Program development, if available for assigned MDS, as directed by MAJCOMs.

(Replace) 7.11.1. Visit sections every six months when schedulers are decentralized IAW paragraph 7.1. During the visit, ensure historical documents are properly maintained. Discuss 2R1X1 rotation plan with each section OIC/NCOIC, and provide formal written reports of deficiencies found during the visits to Maintenance Operations OIC/Supt, and applicable section OIC/Chief. Deficiencies will not be closed until validated by Maintenance Operations (N/A to ANG).

(Replace) 7.11.2. Establish and coordinate plans for rotating 2R1XX personnel through various duty positions within within Maintenance Scheduling functions and Engine Management to increase field knowledge and experience every 24 months, not to exceed 36 months. This rotation plan applies to TSgts and below as well as 3- or 5-skill level personnel of any rank. Rotating civil service and contractor maintenance personnel is a local/contract management decision (N/A to ANG).

(Replace) 10.5.1.1.1. The first two characters of the WWID in the EID are based on the wing’s/unit’s personnel assignment system (PAS) base code. Multiple wings (or equivalent) at the same base (i.e., ANG, AFRC, and active duty) must have different WWID codes. When needed, request additional “base” codes from the TAS Program Office, Business & Enterprise Systems Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex

AL.

(Replace) 12.2. Weapons Standardization. The Weapons Standardization Section plans and conducts both conventional and nuclear weapons load training to accomplish operational plans and objectives. Initial and recurring load training is crucial to maintaining a competent and proficient certified nuclear and conventional force to meet both peacetime and wartime taskings. WS is organized under the WWM and is comprised of the superintendent, the LSC, and lead crews. An LSC may be formed for each MDS in multiple MDS units. One lead crew is normally formed for each AMU, but additional crews can be formed as needed. Lead crews return to an AMU for contingencies, deployments, generations and exercises. WS does not need to be formed in organizations that do not load munitions requiring certification providing the requirements of the weapons task qualification program are met, to include academic, practical, and recurring training. In organizations such as this, the weapons function will be responsible for applicable weapons manager responsibilities and the weapons task qualification program. In a wing, WS is administratively assigned to Maintenance Operations but works directly for the WWM (NA for ARC).

(Replace) 14.6.1. The ASIP includes requirements for collection and evaluation of aircraft usage data to update or confirm the original design or baseline spectrum and to adjust maintenance intervals on an individual aircraft basis. The Loads/Environment Spectra Survey (L/ESS) data is collected via flight data recorders of instrumented aircraft to evaluate the loads spectrum. The Individual Aircraft Tracking (IAT) data is collected via flight data recorders or manual forms such as “bubble sheets” and the data is used to make maintenance/inspection/force structure decisions. Both the L/ESS and IAT aircraft usage data programs are established by applicable MDS specific TOs and AFI 63-1001, and require coordinated action by a number of base level maintenance activities to achieve the required data capture rates. An effective ASIP aircraft usage data collection program is essential to establish, assess and support inspections, maintenance activities, repairs and required modification/replacement actions.

(Replace) 14.6.2. The MXG/CC or equivalent ensures an effective ASIP is established, appoints an officer or NCO as the unit ASIP project officer, and ensures effective measures are in place to capture and report ASIP aircraft usage data (L/ESS and IAT) to achieve the required data capture rates.

(Replace) 14.6.3.1. Act as OPR for local ASIP aircraft usage data (L/ESS and IAT) collection and the local ASIP publication. As a minimum, the publication will include:

(Replace) 14.6.3.1.1. Identification of maintenance activities responsible for collection and submittal of ASIP aircraft usage data.

(Add New) 14.6.3.1.1.1. Identify ASIP Officer, ASIP monitor, and Debrief section responsibilities (as applicable).

(Replace) 14.6.3.1.2. Appointment of ASIP monitors at home station and Deployed/Contingency locations.

(Replace) 14.6.3.1.3. Procedures to collect and submit ASIP aircraft usage data (e.g. computer files downloaded from a flight data recorder, tapes obtained from a flight data recorder, “bubble sheets”).

(Add New) 14.6.3.1.3.1. ASIP usage data must be submitted no later than the end of next duty day after the specified flying period.

(Replace) 14.6.3.1.4. Procedures to collect and submit ASIP aircraft usage data at deployed locations.

(Add New) 14.6.3.1.5. Procedures, not listed in applicable TOs, to maintain flight data recorders on equipped aircraft and the associated downloading equipment or storage media; submit any recommended TO changes IAW TO 00-5-1.

(Add New) 14.6.3.1.6. Training requirements for technicians responsible for ASIP aircraft usage data collection and submittal.

(Add New) 14.6.3.1.7. Documentation requirements for ASIP aircraft usage data collection and submittal (e.g., dates for downloads and submittals, dates for tape installation/removal/submittal, aircraft and flight data recorder serial numbers associated with submittals).

(Replace) 14.6.3.2. Coordinate with the MDS MAJCOM OPR and ASIP Manager to obtain feedback on data capture rates and to implement corrective actions as needed to achieve the required rates.

(Replace) 14.6.4. Maintenance activities (ASIP Monitors) responsible for ASIP aircraft usage data collection and evaluation will collect and submit ASIP aircraft usage data IAW local ASIP publications,TOs and this instruction.

(Replace) 14.6.5. DELETE

(Replace) 14.6.5.1. DELETE

(Replace) 14.6.5.2. DELETE

(Replace) 14.6.5.3. DELETE

(Replace) 14.6.5.4. DELETE

(Replace) 14.6.5.5. DELETE

(Replace) 14.6.5.6. DELETE

(Replace) 14.10.2. DELETE.

(Replace) 14.10.2.1. DELETE.

(Add New) 14.10.5.5.7.4. Establish a response capability to in-flight emergencies.

(Replace) 14.33 Senior Leader Mission Generation (SLMG) Course

(Replace) 14.33.1 The MAJCOM-run Senior Leader Maintenance Course is replaced with the Senior Leader Mission Generation (SLMG) Course which is aligned as a component of Pre- Command Training at Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL. The SLMG Course is a mandatory course for Wing CC/CV, OG/CC, MXG/CC, MSG/CC, and equivalent group commanders and must be completed within 6 months of assignment. MAJCOM/CV is the waiver authority for attendance.

Registration for SLMG will be accomplished along with registration for Pre-Command Training.

(Replace) 14.33.2 Grandfather Clause: Current commanders, as of 1 January 2013, and commanders that attended SLMC from 2011-2012 are waived from attendance.

(Replace) 14.33.3 DELETE

(Replace) 14.33.4 DELETE

(Replace) 14.33.5 DELETE

(Replace) 14.33.6 DELETE

(Replace) 14.33.7 DELETE

(Replace) 14.33.8 DELETE

(Replace) 14.34.1.1. The MOO/MX SUPT (MXG/CC for ANG) approves individuals in their primary AFSC based on their experience and technical expertise regardless of their assigned skill position. Seven-skill level personnel may be certified outside their primary AFSC only when specific CUT task qualification is documented in their training records. EXCEPTION: WWM will approve WS SCRs. MXG/CEM approves SCR actions for those individuals administratively assigned to Maintenance Operations, Quality Assurance, and FTD personnel (FTD is N/A to the ARC) EXCEPTION: In AFRC, the Maintenance Operations Superintendent approves SCR actions for those individuals administratively assigned to Maintenance Operations. .

(Replace) 14.34.1.3. The SCR must be reviewed and signed semi-annually by the MOO/MX SUPT/AFE SUPT (MXG/CC for ANG) to verify all entries are current and accurate and to ensure task certifications have been completed. EXCEPTION: WWM will review and sign WS SCRs.

MXG/CEM will review and sign SCR actions for those individuals administratively assigned to Maintenance Operations and FTD personnel (FTD is N/A to the ARC). EXCEPTION: In AFRC, the Maintenance Operations Superintendent approves SCR actions for those individuals administratively assigned to Maintenance Operations.

(Add New) 14.38. Corrosion Control Facility Housekeeping.

(Add New) 14.38.1. Housekeeping and contamination procedures are critical to protecting the health of workers and maintaining areas as ‘free as practicable’ from surface contamination. A BE approved workplace housekeeping procedure will be employed to prevent contamination spread within a work center. Emphasis will be placed on controlling the source of the contamination and on ensuring workplace personnel follow proper work procedures, PPE usage, and hygiene practices.

(Add New) 14.38.2. The Work Area/Shop Supervisor will develop and maintain a work area/shop-specific written housekeeping program.

(Add New) 14.38.2.1. The housekeeping program will be incorporated into the work area/shop Job Safety Training (JST) guide specifically tailored to address safety concerns of the work environment IAW AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program.

(Add New) 14.38.2.2. Workplace supervisors will ensure the housekeeping plan is implemented, documented on a cleaning log, and is adequately carried out by workers.

(Add New) 14.38.2.3. Document supervisor housekeeping follow-up inspections and maintain documentation a minimum of 6 months.

(Replace) 16.1.6. AFE personnel will maintain control over spare survival kits and personnel parachutes within their facility.

Terms

(Add New) Corrosion Control Facility - A facility where activities are conducted to treat, prevent or repair corrosion control coatings for aircraft and space maintenance or associated components and equipment; these activities include wash, treatment, repair, stripping, and repainting processes. Corrosion control shops also support vehicles, weapons and munitions, and avionics shops. The facility may also provide space for preparation and drying of coating materials, abrasive blasting, painting booths for application, tool storage, personnel locker area, offices, and break rooms.

BY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 21-101

26 JULY 2010

Incorporating Change 1, 16 August 2011

Maintenance

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: HQ USAF/A4LM

Supersedes: AFI21-101, 12 April 2010

Certified by: HQ USAF/A4L

(Maj Gen Robert H. McMahon)

Pages: 379

This instruction implements AFPD 21-1, Air and Space Maintenance and subsumed AFI 21-107

(19 Jul 1994), and 21-112 (7 Sep 2001). It is the basic Air Force directive for aircraft and equipment maintenance management. It provides the minimum essential guidance and procedures for safely and effectively maintaining, servicing, and repairing aircraft and support equipment. It acknowledges the foundational contributions made to Agile Combat Support

(ACS) capabilities of Generating the Mission, and Supporting and Sustaining the Mission, Forces, and Infrastructure. It applies to all major commands (MAJCOMs) and the Air National

Guard (ANG), along with their subordinates. Lead Commands will supplement this document to identify any required deviations (applicability, variance, and/or differences in organizational placement of responsibilities/processes). Identify each deviation on the supplement with

―(DEV)‖ directly preceding the paragraph number. These supplements must be submitted to

AF/A4L for approval; however supplements not including deviations do not require AF/A4L approval. Additionally, supplements must be made In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 33-360, Publication Management Program. Any maintenance units, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operations support units, or operational test units who perform maintenance on aircraft, aircraft support systems, or communication interfaces such as Remote Split Operations LRUs carrying aircraft control signals not maintained by base Communications Squadrons or DISA, must comply with the requirements identified within this instruction. In the event of a conflict with other guidance, this instruction will take precedence over all except Technical Orders (TO)s.

Refer recommended changes and conflicts between this and other publications to HQ

USAF/A4L through your Lead Command channels, using the AF Form 847. Waiver authority for this instruction is HQ USAF/A4L. For questions on interpreting this instruction, first contact your Lead Command maintenance policy activity. Ensure that all records created as a result of http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

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processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management

System located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This interim change reflects administrative changes, clarifies guidance and procedures dealing with Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management and cites the major changes and deleted paragraphs. Deleted paragraphs are 1.11.1, 3.10.12, 4.2.12, 4.2.12.1, 5.6.1.2.3, 5.8.12.3, 5.13.9.3, 6.2.6.16.5.8, and 14.3.3.4. It includes trade name disclaimer to the opening paragraph and

Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS) requirement for use of technical orders, correct referenced AFIs, updated Modification Management definition; clarified processes for Management Philosophy and Policy, General Responsibilities for Commanders and

Key Leaders, Engine Management Section manager skill level requirement, procedures for MXG

MSEP grading, and AGE flights organized as consolidated maintenance units. Also, it clarifies erroneous engine serial number input into the Comprehensive Engine Management System

(CEMS) and the CEMS website. Further, it includes Lead Commands’ determination of the pre-

/post dock requirement for inspections with less than a 200 hourly or 200 calendar days’ cycle, bundling multiple maintenance events to the greatest extent possible for completion during a single aircraft down time, Production Superintendent in inspection post-dock meetings, and

Training Aid Aircraft to permanently grounded aircraft category. It removed MXG/CC and CD requirement to be listed on the special certification roster, changed Table 14.1 Nuclear Weapons

Related Material appointment official, clarified inadvertent released munitions dropped object reporting definition, and updated Weapons Expediter training in Table 12.1 Finally, section 14.3 was revised to clarify aircraft grounding procedures. A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material.

Chapter 1—MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY 14

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Organization

1.3. Aircraft and Equipment Readiness

1.4. Maintenance Concept

1.5. Maintenance Discipline

1.6. Use of Technical Orders (TO) and TO Supplements

1.7. Publications

1.8. Waiver Request

1.9. Field Supplements/Installation Publications

1.10. Performance-Based Activities

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1.11. Modification Management

1.12. Maintenance Information Systems (MIS)

1.13. Communications

1.14. Duty Shifts and Rest Periods

1.15. Maintenance Training

1.16. Maintenance Resource Management (MRM)

1.17. Maintenance Repair Priorities

Table 1.1. Maintenance Repair Priority Designators

1.18. AF Munitions Policy

1.19. Unit Committed Munitions List (UCML), Test/Training Munitions List (TTML). 24

1.20. Associate Unit Program/Total Force Integration TFI

1.21. Civilian Visitors

Chapter 2—SAFETY 26

2.1. General Safety Guidance

2.2. Air Force Occupational and Health (AFOSH) Guidance

2.3. Hazards

2.4. Hazard Abatement Program

2.5. Safety Equipment

2.6. AF Mishap Prevention Program

2.7. Safety Inspections

2.8. Flightline Safety

2.9. Flightline Driving

2.10. Work Center Safety Guidance

2.11. Confined Spaces

2.12. Munitions Safety Guidance

2.13. Lockout and Tagout Concept

2.14. Warning Tags

2.15. Danger Tags

2.16. Contracted Operations

2.17. Safety ―Knock It Off.‖

2.18. Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management System (ESOHMS) or

Environmental Management System (EMS)

2.19. Environmental and Health Working Groups (E&HWG)

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Chapter 3—GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMMANDERS AND KEY LEADERS 29

3.1. General

3.2. Wing Commander (WG/CC) Responsibilities

3.3. Wing Vice Commander (WG/CV) Responsibilities

3.4. Maintenance Group Commander Responsibilities

3.5. Deputy MXG/CC will:

3.6. MXG Superintendent Responsibilities

3.7. Squadron Commander (SQ/CC) Responsibilities

3.8. Maintenance Operations Officer (MOO)/Maintenance Superintendent (MX SUPT)

Responsibilities

3.9. Flight Commander/Flight Chief or AMU Officer in Charge (OIC)/Superintendent: 39

3.10. Section NCOIC/Chief

3.11. Production Superintendent (Pro Super)

Chapter 4—AIRCRAFT/HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE SQUADRON (AMXS/HMXS) 46

4.1. General

4.2. MX Operations Officer (MOO)/Maintenance Superintendent (MX SUPT)

Responsibilities

4.3. AMU

4.4. AMU OIC/SUPERINTENDENT Responsibilities

4.5. Production Superintendent

4.6. Flightline Expediter

4.7. Aircrew and Maintenance Debrief Section

Table 4.1. Landing Status Codes

Table 4.2. System Capability Codes

Table 4.3. Deviation Cause Codes

4.8. Aircraft Section

4.9. Specialist Section

4.10. Weapons Section (excluding systems listed in para 4.11.):

4.11. Weapons Section (Helicopter/CV-22/UAS Units)

4.12. Support Section

4.13. AMU Supply Support Element

Chapter 5—MAINTENANCE SQUADRON (MXS) 72

5.1. General

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5.2. MX Operations Officer(MOO)/MX SUPT Responsibilities

5.3. Production Superintendent

5.4. Specialist Support

5.5. Accessories Flight

5.6. Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Flight

5.7. Armament Flight

5.8. Avionics Flight

Figure 5.1. Example Index Numbers

5.9. Fabrication Flight

5.10. Maintenance Flight

5.11. Munitions Flight

5.12. Propulsion Flight

5.13. Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Flight

Chapter 6—MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SQUADRON 113

6.1. General

6.2. Maintenance Operations Flight (MOF)

6.3. Maintenance Training Flight (MTF). (N/A to ARC)

6.4. Programs and Resources Flight

Chapter 7—MAINTENANCE PLANS, SCHEDULING AND DOCUMENTATION (PS&D) 130

7.1. General

7.2. Manage the following programs for assigned aircraft and equipment using the following guidelines:

7.3. Operations and Maintenance Planning Cycle

7.4. First Look Requirements

7.5. Annual Maintenance Planning Cycle

7.6. Quarterly Maintenance and Operations Planning

7.7. Monthly Maintenance and Operations Planning

7.8. Weekly Scheduling

7.9. AMU/AMXS dedicated scheduler

7.10. Wing Aerospace Vehicle Distribution Officer (AVDO)

7.11. The PS&D section NCOIC is the wing 2R1XX functional manager

7.12. Responsibilities of Contingency/Expeditionary (Cont/Exp) units (i.e. maintaining non-assigned aircraft)

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Chapter 8—QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) 153

8.1. General

8.2. Responsibilities

8.3. Quality Assurance OIC/Superintendent (QA OIC/SUP) (MXG QA Chief in ALC)

Responsibilities

8.4. Chief Inspector (First Level Supervisor QAS for ALC) Responsibilities

8.5. Quality Assurance Inspector/Quality Assurance Specialists (QAS) Responsibilities. 156

8.6. Quality Assurance Training

8.7. Quality Assurance Augmentation

8.8. Rotation of Quality Assurance Personnel

8.9. Activity Inspection Program

8.10. Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program (MSEP)

8.11. Lead Command-approved QA database

8.12. QA Product Improvement Programs (PIP)

8.13. Configuration Management (CM) and Modification Management

8.14. Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO)

8.15. One-Time Inspections (OTI) program

8.16. Functional Check Flights (FCFs) to include Operational Check Flights (OCFs). . 170

8.17. Inflight Operational Checks

8.18. High Speed Taxi Checks

8.19. Weight and Balance (W&B) Program

8.20. Chafing Awareness Program

8.21. Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE)/ Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). 174

8.22. QA Responsibilities

8.23. MXW Quality Assurance Chief Responsibilities

8.24. MXG QA Chief Responsibilities

8.25. Training Requirements

Chapter 9—IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURES 177

9.1. Aircraft and Equipment Impoundment

9.2. Specific Guidance

9.3. Impoundment Terms:

9.4. Reasons for Impoundment of Aircraft or Equipment

9.5. Impoundment Official Responsibilities

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9.6. Impoundment Process and Procedures

9.7. Rules of Impoundment Specifically for Explosive-Related Mishaps

Chapter 10—TOOL AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT 182

10.1. Tool and Equipment Management

10.2. Guidelines for Program Management

10.3. General Program Guidelines

10.4. Tool Accountability

10.5. Tool and Equipment Marking and Identification

Table 10.1. ALC/AMARG ID number marking Codes

10.6. Locally Manufactured, Developed, or Modified Tools and Equipment

10.7. Tool Room Operations and Security

10.8. Lost Item/Tool Procedures

Chapter 11—MAINTENANCE SUPPLY SUPPORT 193

11.1. General

11.2. Maintenance Supply Liaison (MSL) Section

11.3. Decentralized supply support

11.4. Ordering Parts

11.5. Processing

11.6. Readiness Spares Package (RSP) Review

11.7. Bench Stock

11.8. Consumable Readiness Spares Package (CRSP)

11.9. Shop Stock

11.10. Operating Stock

11.11. Work Order Residue

11.12. Adjusted Stock Levels

11.13. Shelf life Items

11.14. Equipment Items

11.15. Special Purpose Recoverable Authorized Maintenance (SPRAM)

11.16. Supply Assets Requiring Functional Check, Calibration, or Operational Flight

Programming

11.17. Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) Kit Procedures

11.18. Supply Points

11.19. Local Manufacture

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11.20. Production Scheduling

11.21. Control of AWP Assets and Cross-CANN

11.22. Repair Cycle Assets

11.23. DIFM

11.24. Tail Number Bins (TNB)

11.25. CANN actions

11.26. Bench Check and Repair Policy

11.27. Maintenance Turn-Around (TRN) Record Update Processing

11.28. Maintenance Turn-In to Supply

11.29. Buildup Items

11.30. Supply Reports and Listings

11.31. Deficiency Report (DR) Exhibits

11.32. Work Center Supply Management

11.33. Maintenance Repair/Supply Delivery Priorities

11.34. Intermediate Repair Enhancement Program (IREP)

11.35. Destruction of TOP SECRET Material

11.36. Certifying Items Associated With Explosives:

Chapter 12—WING WEAPONS MANAGER AND WEAPONS STANDARDIZATION 205

12.1. Wing Weapons Manager (WWM)

Figure 12.1. Weapons Expediter Training

12.2. Weapons Standardization

12.3. Loading Standardization Crew (LSC)

12.4. Academic Instructor

12.5. Lead Crews

12.6. Training Facilities/Aircraft

12.7. Academic Training

12.8. Practical Training

12.9. Load Crew Composition

12.10. Task Assignment List (TAL)

12.11. Weapons Load Training Basic Terms

12.12. Load Crew Certification/Decertification

12.13. Load Configurations

12.14. Minimum Proficiency Requirement Loading

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12.15. Load Crew Semi-Annual Evaluations

12.16. Documenting Load Crew Training

12.17. Transient Aircraft Responsibilities

12.18. Dual Loading Operations (DLO)

12.19. Weapons Task Qualification

12.20. Munitions Load Time Standards

Table 12.1. Fighter Aircraft Munitions Family Group and Load Training Time Standards

(in minutes)

Table 12.2. Bomber Aircraft Munitions Family Group and Load Training Time Standards

(in minutes)

Table 12.3. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Munitions Family Group and Load Training Time

Standards (in minutes)

Chapter 13—MOBILITY AIRCRAFT DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS LOADING POLICY 230

13.1. Units required to install/remove chaff/flare on mobility aircraft

13.2. The WTQM and the Weapons Task Qualification

13.3. Training Requirements

13.4. Disqualifying Chaff/Flare Load Personnel

13.5. Transient Aircraft

13.6. Identification of Chaff/Flare-Loaded Aircraft

13.7. AF IMT 2434 Requirements

13.8. AMC requires:

13.9. Chaff/Flare Build-up

Chapter 14—ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAMS 235

14.1. Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR)

14.2. Aircraft and Equipment Decontamination

14.3. Aircraft Grounding

14.4. Aircraft Inlet/Intake/Exhaust Certification

14.5. Aircraft Rapid/Hot Defueling

14.6. Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP)

14.7. Hydraulic Fluid Purification (HFP):

14.8. Cannibalization Program

14.9. Combat Sortie Generation

14.10. Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Program

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14.11. Dropped Object Prevention (DOP) Program

14.12. F100-PW-100/220/220E Eddy Current Inspection

14.13. End-of-Runway (EOR) Inspection

14.14. Engine Blade Blending Training and Certification Program

14.15. Engine Run Training and Certification Program

14.16. Flash Blindness Protective Device

14.17. Engine Flexible Borescope Inspection Training and Certification Program

14.18. Flying Crew Chiefs (FCC)

14.19. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program

14.20. Forms Documentation

14.21. Ground Instructional Trainer Aircraft (GITA)

14.22. Hangar Queen Aircraft

14.23. Hot Refueling Procedures

14.24. Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Management

14.25. Lead Technician

14.26. MRT Procedures

14.27. Protective Aircraft Shelter (PAS) Environment

14.28. Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)/Radar Threat Warning (RTHW) Testing

14.29. Ramp Inspection Program

14.30. Red Ball Maintenance

14.31. Scanning Electron Microscope/Energy Dispersive X-Ray (SEM/EDX) Master Chip

Detector Analysis Program (MCDP)

14.32. Self-Inspection Program

14.33. Senior Leaders’ Maintenance Course (SLMC)

14.34. Special Certification Roster (SCR)

Table 14.1. Mandatory Special Certification Roster (SCR) and Prerequisites

14.35. WRM External Nestable Fuel Tank Build-Up (NFTBU)

14.36. 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Systems

14.37. Lead Commands will establish an IFF Mode IV Program

Chapter 15—MAINTAINING COMMERCIAL DERIVATIVE AIRCRAFT 306

15.1. Background Information and Objective

15.2. AF/A4L Responsibilities:

15.3. HQ Air Force Materiel Command (HQ AFMC/EN)Responsibilities:

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15.4. Lead Command Responsibilities:

15.5. Field Units Responsibilities:

15.6. Certification Requirements

15.7. Inspection Requirements

15.8. Deviations From Inspection Requirements

15.9. Component Overhaul and Time Change Intervals

15.10. Airframe Overhaul

15.11. Aircraft and Component Modifications

15.12. Time Compliance Technical Orders

Chapter 16—AIRCREW EGRESS SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE 308

16.1. Egress Maintenance:

16.2. Facilities:

16.3. Safety Requirements

16.4. Classification Training:

16.5. Initial Certification of Egress Personnel:

16.6. Initial Certification of Non-Egress Personnel:

16.7. Decertification:

16.8. Recertification:

16.9. Using Newly Assigned Uncertified Egress Personnel:

16.10. Egress/Cockpit Familiarization Training:

16.11. Units with Unique, Experimental, or Test Aircraft

16.12. Egress Systems Inspections and Documentation:

16.13. Aircraft Static Display

16.14. Technical Assistance

16.15. Training Aircraft

16.16. Conferences:

Chapter 17—CENTRALIZED REPAIR FACILITIES (CRFS) 314

17.1. Introduction

17.2. Organization

17.3. Command Authority

17.4. CRF Common Operating Picture (COP)

17.5. Rotable Pools

17.6. Wing-Retained Tasks

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17.7. Documentation

17.8. Metrics

17.9. Liaison with Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS)

17.10. Agile Combat Support (ACS) Planning

Chapter 18—CONTRACT SURVEILLANCE 319

18.1. Government Contract Quality Assurance

18.2. Management of Government Property

18.3. Contract Administration

18.4. Contracting Officer

18.5. FC/FD Role

18.6. Chief QAE

18.7. QAE

18.8. QAE/FC/FD training requirements

18.9. PP

Figure 18.1. Key Elements

18.10. Surveillance Scheduling

18.11. Inspections

18.12. Functional Check Flight (FCF) Pilot Responsibilities

18.13. Documenting/correcting contractor performance

18.14. End of month surveillance summary

18.15. Contractor non-conformance

18.16. Past Performance Reporting

18.17. Acceptance of services will be accomplished utilizing DD Form 250 or the

Wide Area Work Flow system (WAWF)

18.18. Award fee administration

18.19. Transition administration (FAR Part 49)

18.20. Prescribed Forms

18.21. Adopted Forms

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 332

Attachment 2—SUPPLY REPORTS AND LISTINGS 367

Attachment 3—AIRCRAFT COMMANDER FEEDBACK ON FCC 369

Attachment 4—QUARTERLY FCC REPORT FORMAT 370

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Attachment 5—ANNUAL FCC REPORT 371

Attachment 6—FCC SDAP REQUEST 372

Attachment 7—MAINTENANCE RECOVERY TEAM (MRT) TASKING CHECKLIST. 373

Attachment 8—MAINTENANCE RECOVERY TEAM (MRT) CHIEF RESPONSIBILITIES 375

Attachment 9—MAINTENANCE RECOVERY TEAM (MRT) CHIEF TASKING

CHECKLIST 376

Attachment 10—WAIVER/CHANGE REQUEST FORMAT 377

Attachment 11—DROPPED OBJECT PROGRAM (DOP) REPORTING FORMAT 378

Attachment 12—FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) REPORT 379

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Chapter 1

MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY

1.1. Introduction. This instruction prescribes basic aircraft and equipment maintenance policy and procedures used throughout the USAF. Any deviations from this guidance are prohibited without Lead Command review and HQ USAF/A4L waiver/variance approval. For the purpose of this instruction and development of maintenance policy, Lead Commands are Air Combat

Command, Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Education and

Training Command, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Force Space

Command, Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Force Materiel Command. As it pertains to weapon system specific issues or requirements, AFPD 10-9 takes precedence. For the purpose of this policy, the term AFMC Single Manager (SM) includes System Program Directors (SPD), Product Group Managers (PGM) and Supply Chain Managers (SCM),

1.2. Organization. AF wings will organize according to AFI 38-101, AF Organization, or as authorized by HQ USAF/A1M. Contractor and civil service maintenance functions are not required to organize in accordance with (IAW) AFI 38-101, but will implement the organization as outlined in their proposal as accepted by the government.

1.3. Aircraft and Equipment Readiness. Aircraft and equipment readiness is the maintenance mission. The maintenance function ensures assigned aircraft and equipment are safe, serviceable, and properly configured to meet mission needs. Maintenance actions include, but are not limited to, inspection, repair, overhaul, modification, preservation, refurbishment, troubleshooting, testing, and analyzing condition and performance. All levels of supervision must place emphasis on safety, quality, and timeliness in the performance of maintenance. The concept of quality maintenance must be fostered by each supervisor and technician to ensure the integrity and skill of each maintainer is not degraded. To the greatest extent possible, maintenance is accomplished on a preplanned scheduled basis. Planning provides the most effective and efficient use of people, facilities, and equipment, reduces unscheduled maintenance, and allows for progressive actions toward maintaining and returning aircraft and equipment to safe operating condition.

Conducting a bench check of components and proper control of repair cycle assets throughout the maintenance cycle are also critical elements of the equipment maintenance program.

1.3.1. Preventive Maintenance. AF units must implement and manage the tasks specified in the scheduled program for their assigned aircraft and associated support equipment (SE).

Preventive maintenance concepts are described in TO 00-20-1, Aerospace Equipment

Maintenance Inspection, Documentation, Policies, and Procedures.

1.3.2. Mission Generation maintenance activities must have the capability to launch and recover aircraft and sustain the preventive maintenance program. Generally, this means most units must possess a complement of equipment and supplies to perform on-equipment and off-equipment maintenance.

1.3.2.1. Off-Equipment Maintenance—Maintenance tasks that cannot be effectively accomplished on or at the weapon system or end-item of equipment, but require the removal of the component to a shop or facility for repair.

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1.3.2.2. On-Equipment Maintenance—Maintenance tasks that can be effectively performed on or at the weapon system or end-item of equipment.

1.4. Maintenance Concept. Maintenance is organized into two mutually supporting networks, Mission Generation Network (MGN) and Repair Network (RN), The MGN is optimized for mission generation at the wing level and contains the minimum capabilities required to launch, recover, configure, inspect and repair aircraft. The RN supports the MGN by providing serviceable components/equipment and conducting inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft and equipment.

1.4.1. Requests For Assistance (RFA). If a maintenance activity requires assistance for evaluation and/or repair beyond unit capability, the request must be made IAW AFI 21-103, Equipment Inventory, Status And Utilization Reporting, TO 00-25-107, Maintenance

Assistance, and TO 00-20-14, AF Metrology and Calibration Program, or automated process as approved by the mission design series (MDS) specific system manager (e.g., C-130

AIRCATS, F-16 TAR). All requests for assistance must be coordinated through the Quality

Assurance (QA) office and Maintenance Operations Squadron (MOS) Plans, Scheduling and

Documentation (PS&D).

1.5. Maintenance Discipline. It is the responsibility of all maintenance personnel to comply with all written guidance to ensure required repairs, inspections, and documentation are completed in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Supervisors are responsible for enforcing and establishing a climate that promotes maintenance discipline.

1.5.1. Compliance Terminology. For the purposes of this instruction, the following definitions apply:

1.5.1.1. Shall, Must, Will - Indicate mandatory requirements. (Will is also used to express a declaration of purpose for a future event.)

1.5.1.2. Should - Indicates a preferred method of accomplishment.

1.5.1.3. May - Indicates an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment.

1.6. Use of Technical Orders (TO) and TO Supplements. Use of the prescribed technical data to maintain aircraft and equipment is mandatory.

1.6.1. Units/Supervisors will:

1.6.1.1. Strictly enforce adherence to and compliance with TOs and supplements.

1.6.1.2. Establish and manage TOs and supplements IAW TO 00-5-1, AF Technical

Order System

1.6.1.3. Establish procedures for shipping TOs, E-Tools, and support equipment associated with E-Tools to support mobility requirements.

1.6.1.4. Ensure all authorized technical data variances are kept with aircraft/equipment historical records until no longer applicable.

1.6.2. All personnel will:

1.6.2.1. Recommend improvements or corrections for TO deficiencies IAW TO 00-5-1.

The AFTO IMT 22 prescribed in TO 00-5-1 may be submitted as an attachment to an e-

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mail to report problems of a TO. Official TO updates are the only valid authority for correcting a technical deficiency and implementing change.

1.6.2.2. Continually assess the currency, adequacy, availability and condition of their

TOs and supplements and be familiar with ETIMS, as they will use ETIMS to view eTOs in ETIMS eTO libraries.

1.6.2.3. Ensure waivers to, deviations from, or additional technical data procedures are issued using approved official communication methods (e.g., signed letter, organizational

E-mail, AMHS message or authorized automated TO 00-25-107 technical assistance request system, or applicable guidance from ALC). Ensure all authorized technical data variances are kept with aircraft/equipment historical records until no longer applicable.

1.6.3. Lead Command will ensure any new or modified configurations or maintenance conditions are coordinated with, and approved by, the designated Weapons System Lead

Command IAW AFPD 10-9 and the System Program Manager (SPM) responsible for the operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness (OSS&E) of the systems and end-items prior to implementation.

1.7. Publications. Lead Commands will supplement this AFI. Units must tailor procedures to the unique aspects of their own maintenance operation and publish directives (instructions, supplements, and, for functional areas, operating instructions IAW AFI 33-360), for areas where more detailed guidance or specific procedures will enhance operations. Units shall adhere to the following procedures:

1.7.1. Do not publish unit instructions or Operating Instructions (OI) to change or supplement TOs. Units must use procedures in TO 00-5-1 to update TOs.

1.7.2. Coordinate directives with all appropriate unit agencies.

1.7.3. Conflicts between administrative and technical publications will be resolved in favor of the technical publication.

1.7.4. Conflicts between procedural technical publications and weapon system specific technical publications will be resolved in favor of the weapon system specific technical publication.

1.7.5. Conflicts between Air National Guard/AF Reserve and AF publications are resolved

IAW AFI 33-360.

1.7.6. Develop, control, and maintain technical data checklists IAW Chapter 8 of this instruction, TO 00-5-1, and Lead Command instructions.

1.7.7. Develop, control, and maintain functional checklists. Functional Checklists are not formatted IAW TO 00-5-1 and Chapter 8 of this instruction, but at a minimum are titled and dated. Functional checklists are required for use by functional area(s) during actions such as aircraft crash, mass loads, severe weather warning or evacuation, self-inspections, activity inspections, etc.