scope:

This specification establishes the item definition, performance, operating characteristics, reliability, maintainability, physical characteristics, general design, installation, and interface requirements for Air Vehicle Subsystems. This specification also establishes the analysis, inspection, demonstrations, and test procedures required by Using Service for satisfactory completion and acceptance of subsystem component qualification Milestones SFR, PDR, CDR, FF, and SVR. This specification also establishes the content and format to be used by the Using Service or contractor for preparation of the acquisition or model specification.

The (TBS) Air Vehicle is composed of airframe, propulsion, avionics, crew station, flight controls, vehicle management system, and subsystems. This specification addresses only the subsystems. The purpose of (TBS) air vehicle subsystems is to provide mechanization, hydraulic, electrical and auxiliary pneumatic power, landing provisions, electronics and airframe cooling, fuel, and fire protection.

This handbook provides tailoring guidance and background information for individual paragraphs of the Air Vehicle Subsystems Specification. The handbook has been developed and coordinated by technical personnel from the Air Force, Navy, and Army and has been approved as an official guide for use by Government personnel for assistance in tailoring the air vehicle subsystems specification for acquisition and model specifications. This handbook is a mandatory part of the specification guide. The information contained herein is intended for guidance only.

intended Use:

The requirements in this specification are intended for use in air vehicle subsystems applications.

The descriptions in this appendix are intended for use in air vehicle applications.