scope:

This instruction applies to programs for which NAVAIR provides system safety engineering support for systems, subsystems, equipments, and facilities, including modifications, which are developed, produced, tested, operated, or maintained by or for naval aviation programs. This instruction establishes minimum system safety program requirements for all Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs controlled by NAVAIR, and those controlled by naval aviation Program Executive Offices (PEO's)and Direct Reporting Program Managers (DPRM's) to which NAVAIR provides system safety engineering support per reference (a).