DAFI63-140_AFMCSUP — Aircraft Structural Integrity Program And Air And Space Equipment Structural Management

DAFI63-140_AFMCSUP governs aircraft structural integrity and air and space equipment structural management for AFMC.

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  • Publication number: DAFI63-140_AFMCSUP
  • Title: AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROGRAM AND AIR AND SPACE EQUIPMENT STRUCTURAL MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2022-07-15

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It addresses advanced composites, corrosion prevention and control, low observables supportability, metals technology, and nondestructive inspection for non-facilities assets. Compliance with the publication and its attachments is mandatory, and it assigns structural integrity responsibilities across Air Force organizations.

Applies to: This supplement applies to AFMC Regular Air Force (RegAF), the Air National Guard (ANG), the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and their units and the United Space Force (USSF) organizations for application to Space Systems and Equipment.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft structural integrity
  • Air and space equipment structural management
  • Advanced composites
  • Corrosion prevention and control
  • Low observables supportability
  • Metals technology
  • Nondestructive inspection

Questions and answers

What does SAF/AQ oversee?

Oversees Air Force Aircraft Structural Integrity Program policy. (paragraph 4)

What must commanders of major commands establish?

Establish an Aircraft Structural Integrity Program office of primary responsibility for managing the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program command-wide. (paragraph 4)

What must unit personnel do with Aircraft Structural Integrity Program data?

Ensure that unit personnel collect and report data in accordance with the valid data capture rates defined by the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program Master Plans. (paragraph 4)

Are contractors bound by requirements in the instruction?

Any contractor requirements contained within this instruction must be contained within the contract, grant, or agreement to be enforceable.

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