MIL-DTL-38804D

Abstract

This detail specification prescribes the general style, format, and content requirements for creating Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and TCTO supplements (see 6.1). TCTOs and supplements are developed according to this detail specification and those requirements specified by the acquiring activity (see 3.1.1.2). TCTOs are prepared to document permanent modifications, retrofit changes or non-periodic (one-time) inspections, inspection-replacements, and inspection-repairs of standard USAF systems end items, equipment, and commodities. This specification provides for electronic delivery of data using the Document Type Definitions (DTDs) prescribed in Appendices A and B.<b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> TCTOs are used to accomplish and provide a record of any one-time inspection, removal and replacement or installation of components, retrofit change or alteration to the design or construction of any aeronautical, non-aeronautical, Communication-Electronic (CE), air launched or surface launched missile, space vehicle systems or ground vehicles, their related equipment, site, facility, support systems, and associated Support Equipment (SE) maintained by the Air Force. If specified by the acquiring activity, TCTOs may also be used to announce computer program changes affecting weapon systems, Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), simulator, and on board command and control systems utilizing digital/computer systems. The military unique requirements for the TCTOs covered by this specification are as specified in TOs 00-5-1 and 00-5-15.<br>