MIL-HDBK-1530B(USAF)
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This handbook contains general guidelines for the U.S. Air Force Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP). These guidelines describe the processes proven successful in the achievement of structural integrity in USAF air vehicles while the cost of ownership is minimized; and cost and schedule risks managed through a series of disciplined, time-phased tasks. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.
1.1.1 Application. This handbook provides guidance to contractors in the development of an airframe for a particular weapon or support system and to government personnel in managing the development, production, and operational support throughout the life cycle or a particular structures program and air vehicle system, as follows:
a. Type of air vehicle. This handbook is directly applicable to manned air vehicles which have fixed or adjustable fixed wings and to those portions of manned helicopter and Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (V/STOL) air vehicles which have similar structural characteristics. Helicopter-type power transmission systems- including lifting and control rotors and other dynamic machinery; power generators, engines, and propulsion systems-are not covered. For unmanned vehicles, some guidelines of this handbook are generally not applicable commensurate with sufficient structural safety and durability to meet the intended use of the airframe.
b. Type of program. This handbook should be applied to new air vehicle systems, to air vehicle systems procured by the U.S. Air Force but developed under the auspices of other government agencies or departments (such as the Federal Aviation Administration or United States Navy), and air vehicles modified or directed to new missions. Procurement of off-the-shelf, new or used air vehicles for military use presents somewhat different problems than procurement of air vehicles developed under the auspices of the military services. Although the ASIP process still applies, additional tailoring is needed to optimize these programs. Appendix A provides additional guidance for procurement of off-the-shelf air vehicles. Appendix B provides additional guidance for aging air vehicle programs.
c. Type of structure. This handbook should be applied to metallic and nonmetallic structures.
1.1.2 Tailoring. This handbook may not need to be invoked on a blanket basis. It should be tailored to the specific program, with each guideline assessed in terms of need. The degree of applicability of the various portions of this handbook will vary among programs.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed below are not necessarily all of the documents referenced herein, but are those needed to understand fully the information provided by this handbook.
2.2 Government documents
2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents are those listed in the latest issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards
(DoDISS) and supplement thereto.
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