RAMSTEINABI21-101 — Aircraft And Equipment Maintenance Management

RAMSTEINABI21-101 governs aircraft and equipment maintenance management, including FOD, DOP, flight checks, tools, and maintenance practices.

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  • Publication number: RAMSTEINABI21-101
  • Title: AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2024-09-17

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It establishes procedures for aircraft maintenance, communications, Technical Assistance Requests, Foreign Object Damage and Dropped Object Prevention programs, and flight checks. It also sets requirements for munitions transport, including qualified personnel, approved containers, placards, fire extinguishers, and tie-down straps.

Topics covered

  • MSCL changes
  • Aircraft maintenance management
  • Foreign Object Damage prevention
  • Dropped Object Prevention
  • Functional Check Flights
  • Munitions transport procedures
  • Maintenance assistance requests

Questions and answers

What happens when RAMSTEINABI21-101 conflicts with a tenant unit’s chain of command?

When this instruction conflicts with direction from a tenant unit’s chain of command, tenant units will follow guidance from their HHQ, Wing, or Group.

How long can normal maintenance shifts last?

Maximum shifts under normal conditions are 12 hours.

When may cell phones be used in maintenance work areas?

Cell phones and other personal electronic devices (e.g., tablets, pagers, etc.) possessed on the flight line or in maintenance work areas will only be used for official/authorized business.

Who drafts a Technical Assistance Request or Maintenance Assistance Request?

The work center responsible for the repair of the discrepancy will draft the TAR/MAR, routing it to their respective production section and squadron maintenance supervision for approval and forwarding to Quality Assurance (QA).

What is required when transporting munitions?

A minimum of two 2A:10BC fire extinguishers must be in the transport vehicle, one in the cab and one in the cargo area, during the movement of munitions. (paragraph 1)

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