934AWI21-103 — Aircraft Sealing Procedures

934AWI21-103 governs procedures for an aircraft sealed and assumed as a spare for daily flying operations at home station.

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  • Publication number: 934AWI21-103
  • Title: AIRCRAFT SEALING PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2023-09-01

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934AWI21-103 covers seal supply, AFTO Form 781A documentation, aircraft forms stowage, reporting to the Maintenance Operations Center, and preflight integrity. It identifies coordinated tasks that do not jeopardize aircrew -1 preflight integrity and sets documentation requirements when a seal is broken but integrity is maintained.

Applies to: It applies to Operations and Maintenance personnel assigned to 934th Airlift Wing Air Reserve Station (ARS).

Topics covered

  • Aircraft sealing procedures
  • AFTO Form 781A entries
  • Aircraft preflight integrity
  • Documented aircraft entry control
  • Maintenance Operations Center reporting
  • Aircraft resealing
  • Aircrew -1 preflight validity

Questions and answers

Who supplies the seals for aircraft?

The AMXS Expediter will supply the seals for aircraft in coordination with 96th AS/DOE. (paragraph 1)

Where are the aircraft forms stowed after sealing?

The aircraft forms will then be stowed in the battery box. (paragraph 1)

How long does the aircraft –1 preflight remain valid after the seal is installed?

When this seal is installed, the aircraft –1 preflight, will remain valid until the Maintenance –6 preflight expires, provided the aircraft is sealed, not flown, and documented entry control is maintained. (paragraph 1)

When are aircraft not required to be sealed?

Aircraft are not required to be sealed when preflighted to prepare for Operational Readiness Inspections and rotations. (paragraph 1)

What maintains the integrity of the aircrew -1 preflight?

Documented entry control into the aircraft is vital to maintain the integrity of the aircrew -1 preflight and prevent questionable practices that may void the –1 preflight. (paragraph 2)

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