scope:

This instruction covers the NAVAIR METCAL Program, which encompasses all areas of Naval and Marine Corps aviation units where Support Equipment (SE)/Test and Monitoring Systems (TAMS), including reference Calibration Standards (CALSTDS), are used for research, development, design, construction, inspection, test, acceptance, maintenance, production, or operation of prime systems and equipment. Its provisions are applicable to all Naval and Marine Corps Aviation Calibration Laboratories and activities, including other activities or agencies requiring services from or providing services to the NAVAIR METCAL Program.

Purpose. To provide policy, designate responsibilities, and prescribe procedures and processes for the development and implementation of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Quality Assurance Program (QAP). This QAP will ensure that each Naval Aviation Calibration Laboratory is technically adequate to provide the required quality of calibration products and services necessary to support its customers.