LITTLEROCKAFBI21-113 — Isochronal Inspection Program

LITTLEROCKAFBI21-113 governs the Air Force Isochronal Inspection Program, including inspection schedules, preparations, and dock procedures.

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  • Publication number: LITTLEROCKAFBI21-113
  • Title: ISOCHRONAL INSPECTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2021-04-14

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It sets flow days for A, B, C, and D Checks and defines pre-letter check, pre-dock meeting, and AMU requirements. It also establishes documentation, discrepancy tracking, aircraft preparation, and coordination duties during inspections.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all 19th Airlift Wing (19 AW) and 314th Airlift Wing (314 AW) maintenance personnel.

Topics covered

  • Letter Check inspection schedules
  • Pre-letter check preparations
  • Pre-dock meetings
  • Aircraft fuel and lavatory preparation
  • Paperless Forms Process
  • Inspection discrepancy documentation

Questions and answers

How long are A, B, C, and D Checks scheduled to take?

A Checks are scheduled for 5 days, B Checks for 7 days, C Checks 9 days, and D Checks (6-year) for 15 days. (paragraph 1)

What extra time is added to a D Check for weight and balance?

Five additional days will be added to a D Check for the weight and balance unless waived via a TAR. (paragraph 1)

Are weekends and holidays counted as production days?

Weekends, training days, wing down days, AF/AMC family days, and holidays are not considered production days. (paragraph 1)

When must the pre-dock meeting take place?

The pre-dock meeting will be conducted, at a minimum, one day prior to the start of the Letter Check inspection and no later than 1400. (paragraph 3)

How much fuel can remain in the auxiliary tanks before an inspection?

All main fuel tanks will be defueled to zero with a maximum of 10,000 lbs. remaining between the two auxiliary tanks. (paragraph 5)

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