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This specification identifies the preparation requirements for Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO). TCTOs covered by this specification are used in accomplishing and providing a record of any one time inspection, and replacement or installation of components, retrofit change or alteration to the design or construction of any aeronautical, nonaeronautical, Communication-Electronic (CE), air launched or surface launched missile, space vehicle systems or ground vehicles, their related equipment, sites, facilities, support systems and associated Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE). TCTOs may be used to announce each computer program change affecting weapon systems, automatic test equipment, simulator and on-board command and control systems utilizing digital computer systems. In addition to "paper" delivery, this specification provides for electronic delivery of data through use of the Document Type Definitions (DTD) contained in Appendixes A and B. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: HQ AFLC/ENCS, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5000 by using the self addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

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