scope:

This standard establishes requirements, verification criteria, and contractor tasks for electromagnetic effects protection of airborne, ground, and support systems. These effects include electromagnetic compatibility, electromagnetic interference, lightning, static electricity, radio frequency compatibility, electromagnetic pulse, electrical bonding, and grounding.

This standard is applicable for complete systems, both new and modified, and is mandatory for use by the Department of the Air Force.

This standard is primarily intended for use on airborne platforms. It can, however, with tailoring of specific design requirements and verification approaches be made applicable to any type of system. This document replaces MIL-E-6051 and MIL-B-5087 for Air Force use.

This standard is in two parts, the main body and a handbook portion. The main body of the standard specifies a baseline set of requirements. The handbook portion provides rationale, guidance, and lessons learned for each requirement which allows the procuring activity to effectively tailor the baseline requirements for a particular application.

Deviations from this standard that will improve system performance or reduce development or life cycle costs shall be brought to the attention of the procuring activity. The procuring activity shall be advised when the requirements of this standard result in compromises in operational capabilities.

intended Use:

This standard contains electromagnetic effects requirements for systems with emphasis toward aircraft.