AFTCI62-602 governs the common process for making airworthiness determinations for aircraft where AFTC has AW responsibility.
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It addresses T-2 modifications, aircraft-store compatibility and integration, leased aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles. It requires specified assessments, supporting documentation, approvals, and acceptance of safety risk when applicable.
All T-2 modifications will be assessed and classified as either non-AW related, AW related, non-reportable, or AW related, reportable. (paragraph 3)
The T-2 MADPHA will be provided to the AFTC CE/DTA early in the design process before the design is finalized, and then updated as required during the T-2 modification phases. (paragraph 62-601)
Leased or contracted aircraft used in AFTC missions will be assessed for AW by the AFTC DOE/DTA according to Airworthiness Bulletin (AWB) 340. (paragraph 5)
Leased aircraft operating as CAO are under the AW authority of the FAA and must comply with all FAA regulations for operations, maintenance and aircraft modifications.
For unmanned aerial systems eligible per AWB-350 for the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems airworthiness assessment method specified in Airworthiness Circular (AC) 20-02, a non-design-based AW assessment of these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be accomplished when the AFTC DOE/DTA determines that a design-based airworthiness certification cannot reasonably be accomplished but there is a compelling military need to operate the air system. (paragraph 6)