AMCI21-105 — Fabrication Program

AMCI21-105 governs the Air Mobility Command fabrication program, including aircraft metals technology, nondestructive inspection, and structural maintenance.

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  • Publication number: AMCI21-105
  • Title: FABRICATION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-01-22

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It covers additive manufacturing, precision cutting tools, equipment inspections, aircraft cleaning, corrosion control, coatings, paint scores, and aircraft markings. It requires compliance with the publication and specifies processes for records, supplements, and waiver requests.

Applies to: This publication is applicable to all Air Mobility Command (AMC) active-duty units, AMC Air Reserve Component (ARC) Classic Associate units, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Air National Guard (ANG) upon mobilization and/or AMC led classic AFRC and ANG associations.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft Metals Technology
  • Nondestructive Inspection
  • Aircraft Structural Maintenance
  • Corrosion Control
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Aircraft Battle Damage Repair
  • Aircraft Markings
  • Aircraft Welding Certification

Questions and answers

What records requirements apply to processes under AMCI21-105?

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

Can supplements reduce the requirements in AMCI21-105?

Supplements to this instruction will not lessen the requirements nor change the basic content or intent of this instruction.

How are waiver requests for non-tiered compliance items submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items using the DAF Form 679, Department of the Air Force Publication Compliance Item Waiver Request/Approval, to HQ AMC Maintenance Division (AMC/A4M) using the following: AMC.A4MM.Fabrication@us.af.mil.

What major changes were introduced in the 2024 edition?

Major changes include the introduction of additive manufacturing, aircraft battle damage repair, aircraft standard markings and deviations, aircraft welding certification, and local manufacture.

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