scope:

This specification covers requirements for the preparation of Rapid Action Changes (RACs) to technical manuals (TMs). RACs will be used only to expedite the issuance of urgent operation and maintenance change information as defined in paragraph 3.1.2. RACs are applicable to all in-production and out-of-production NAVAIR weapon system maintenance instruction manuals, related component equipment manuals, maintenance requirement cards, illustrated parts breakdown, support equipment, weapons handling and loading manuals, calibration manuals, and other related procedural manuals. Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) flight manuals and tactical manuals are excluded from this program.

TM RACs covered by this specification shall be of the following types:

Type I - Interim Rapid Action Changes (IRACs)

A. Prepared as naval/Contract Administrative Office (CAO) messages to cover urgent change data requiring immediate dissemination (see figure 1).

B. Prepared as a naval/CAO speedletter to cover urgent change data such as changes to wiring diagrams, schematics, other illustrations that cannot adequately be transmitted by message (see figure 2).

Type II - Formal Rapid Action Changes

Prepared as a replacement for an interim RAC. However, if reproducible copy can be prepared for a Type II formal RAC and ready for reproduction within ten days after resolution of the required corrective action, it will not require the issuance of an interim RAC. If the provision is exercised against a manual maintained on microfilm, the requirement remains to update the cartridge within 60 days after the formal RAC is issued. A note shall be placed on the title page to the effect that an "interim" RAC has not been issued prior to the "formal" RAC. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Commanding Officer, Naval Air Engineering Center, Systems Engineering and Standardization Department (SESD) Code 93, Lakehurst, NJ 08733, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. NO DELIVERABLE DATA DOCUMENT.

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intended Use:

RACs are intended for use in accomplishing the expeditious updating of TMs with urgent and essential information.