DID_DI-ALSS-81534.pdf

DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION

Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188

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1. TITLE

Teardown Deficiency Report

2. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

DI-ALSS-81534

3. DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE

3.1 Provides a factual narrative analysis of a deficiency which has been noted on equipment.

4. APPROVAL DATE

970124

5. OFFICE OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY (OPR)

F/AFMC-ENBP

6a. DTIC APPLICABLE 6b. GIDEP APPLICABLE

7. APPLICATION / INTERRELATIONSHIP

7.1 This Data Item Description (DID) contains format and content preparation instructions for the data product generated by specific and discrete task requirements as delineated in the contract.

7.2 This DID is applicable when contractors are responsible for maintaining custodial records for government property being repaired.

7.3 This DID supersedes DI-L-3306A.

8. APPROVAL LIMITATION 9a. APPLICABLE FORMS 9b. AMSC NUMBER

F7226

10. PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

10.1 Format and content. This report shall include the following information. An analysis fo the deficiency which includes cause of failure, recommended corrective action and recommendations for actions to prevent recurrence of the failure/deficiency, and the applicable catagory of the failure defined as follows:

a. Workmanship and non-conformance. Any deficiency (e.g., physical, chemical, electrical, functional) noted in materiel which is attributed to non-conformance to applicable specificaitons, drawing, standards, or Technical Order (TO); or workmanship during manufacture, repair modification or maintenance.

b. Material failure. The failure of an end item which was attributable to neither the repair nor the manufacturing process, but was due to an unpredictable failure of an internal component or sub-assembly.

c. No defect found/could not duplicate: Investigation of the exhibit revealed no deficiency. Equipment conforms to specifications and TO standards and procedures.

d. Technical data, deficiency: Technical data(including technical orders , drawings, work specifications) was deficient or inadequate soas to cause the deficiency/failure on the item.

e. Field induced deficiency. Deficiency confirmed by the investigation to have been caused by operator error, i.e., wrong voltage applied, misaligned, maladjusted, mishandling, or not used for intended purpose.

f. Maintenance deficiency. An unfavorable characteristic of an item that impedes the accomplishment of maintenance operations which results in excessive maintenance operations and/or in excessive maintenance man-hour consumption.

g. Design deficiency. A condition that limits or prevents the use of material for purpose intended or required where the material meets all other specifications.

h. Handling or shipping deficiency. A deficiency induced by improper handling or shipping, i.e., improper packaging, which prohibits the use for intended purpose.

i. Packaging specifications inadequate - not complied with. Unsatisfactory conditions including item damage resulting from improper packaging.

11. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.