scope:

This standard contains generic requirements and verifications for properly incorporating integrated diagnostics (ID) into acquisition program events, such as creasing documents and plans, accomplishing studies and tradeoffs, and conducting reviews and audits.

The diagnostic capability discussed in this document covers a system's ability to detect faults and to isolate the causes of those faults to provide status information upon which to base decisions, such as is an aircraft safe to fly, what needs to be replaced or repaired to restore a function, or has a component been successfully repaired.

The various appendices to this standard offer guidance on tailoring these generic requirements to fit specific programs and guidance on how to meet these requirements once applied to a program.

PURPOSE.

This standard is intended for use by Air Force system acquisition managers, prime contractors, and subcontractors when they need to determine how to incorporate diagnostics into acquisition program events.

APPLICABILITY.

This standard may be tailored for use on any Air Force weapon system in any acquisition phase. It covers diagnostics needed on a weapon system for mission, maintenance, and safety reasons. It applies to all activities in a weapon system acquisition in which diagnostics must be considered.

intended Use: