AFI16-402_AFMCSUP — Aerospace Vehicle Programming Assignment Distribution, Accounting, And Termination

AFI16-402_AFMCSUP governs Air Force aerospace vehicle programming, assignment, transfer, distribution, accounting, and termination.

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  • Publication number: AFI16-402_AFMCSUP
  • Title: AEROSPACE VEHICLE PROGRAMMING ASSIGNMENT DISTRIBUTION, ACCOUNTING, AND TERMINATION
  • Date: 2023-10-31

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It defines active and inactive inventory assignment codes and addresses aircraft status during modification, depot work, and contract work. It also contains processes for temporary aircraft transfers, maintenance, funding, repair or retirement recommendations, and aircraft tail number requests.

Applies to: It applies to all AFMC units and AFRC units under AFMC Operational Control (OPCON).

Topics covered

  • Aerospace vehicle inventory assignment codes
  • Aircraft status during modification
  • Temporary aircraft transfers
  • Aircraft maintenance and funding
  • Repair or retire recommendations
  • Aircraft tail number requests

Questions and answers

When are aircraft unavailable for mission use?

Aircraft are unavailable for mission during major modification. (paragraph 2)

What is the exception for QF-16 aircraft?

Exception: QF-16 aircraft are inactive and then available for DN status. (paragraph 2)

How are aerospace vehicles in the DN category reported?

Aerospace vehicles in this category will be reported as both assigned and possessed by AFMC. (paragraph 2)

What must participants comply with during the agreement?

All participants shall comply with AFI 21-103. (paragraph 7)

How long are assigned aircraft serial numbers archived?

The number(s) is/are archived into the ASNMS (indefinitely) to avoid duplication of number(s). (paragraph 9)

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