AFPAM63-129 — Air System Development And Sustainment Engineering Processes And Procedures

AFPAM63-129 governs recommended Air Force processes and procedures for air system development and sustainment engineering.

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  • Publication number: AFPAM63-129
  • Title: AIR SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINMENT ENGINEERING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2024-09-18

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Its material addresses a request for waiver to a retirement date and data recorder requirements, including cockpit voice recording. It provides non-directive processes and procedures that complement mandatory implementation policies.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and those who are contractually obligated to comply with Department of the Air Force publications.

Topics covered

  • Retirement-date waivers
  • Data recorder requirements
  • Cockpit voice recording
  • Crash-survivable data collection

Questions and answers

What waiver is identified for a cockpit voice recorder?

Request waiver to voice recorder requirement (cost estimates and technical analysis provided in AIMP). (paragraph 2)

What must happen to records generated under AFPAM63-129?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with Air Force Record Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

What is required before an organization supplements AFPAM63-129?

To ensure standardization, any organization supplementing this publication will send the implementing publication to SAF/AQR for review and coordination before publishing.

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