l Special equipment items essential to the health, safety, and morale of the crew. Some examples are bedding, life rafts, and first aid kits. l Equipment/material required for the protection of the aircraft during flight and overnight storage. Some examples are covers, control locks, and plugs. l Pilferable items or items that are readily convertible to personal use. Some examples are clocks, tool kits, compasses, and mirrors. . All classified items, whether installed or provisioned for installation, have been incorporated on the aircraft except when items are accounted for by an authorized classified material accounting system during aircraft transferring actions. l All items of loose equipment applicable to an aircraft that are designated for transfer by the ACC/TYCOM/NAVAIR whenever the aircraft is transferred. l All mission essential equipment that cannot be installed in a given aircraft or configured for other missions. The following are items excluded from an AIR: l Equipment rigidly fixed and considered to be a basic/integral part of the aircraft. Some examples are engines, propellers, wheels, and brakes. l Personal issue items that are furnished and authorized by squadron allowance. @ Equipment/material authorized by the IMRL. . Equipment/material that is provided on less than a one-per-aircraft basis and is accounted for by another material accounting system, . ACC/TYCOM controlled material. Preparation of Air The aircraft manufacturer prepares the AIR and delivers them with individual aircraft. A copy of the AIR for each block or series is forwarded to NAVAIR for approval prior to delivery to the Navy. The proposed AIR includes the CFE/GFE MESM-related items that will be provided following the delivery of aircraft. NAVAIR is responsible for determining the accuracy and adequacy of the AIR. Aso, NAVAIR is responsible for ensuring the AIR have complete item identification and part numbers covered by the contract. The cognizant Army, Navy, Air Force plant representative or Defense Contract Administrative Services Representative (DCASR) is responsible for providing NAVAIR with the proposed AIR. Also, they are responsible for providing NAVAIR a copy of the AIR actually delivered for each aircraft block or series. Use and Maintenance of Air The following paragraphs describe the responsibilities of activities in the use and maintenance of AIR. NAVAIR.— NAVAIR is the sole authority for changes and revisions of AIR. Forward recommendations for changes and revisions, with justifications, via the chain of command. NAVAIR also provide assistance, as required, to resolve supply support problems that cause long-term AIR shortages. ACC/TYCOM.— The ACC/TYCOM provides assistance required for developing and maintaining standard AIR, within T/M/S aircraft, of their organization. CFA.— The cognizant field activity (CFA) is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of standard AIR within T/M/S aircraft. CFA also provides NAVAIR with recommended changes to T/M/S MAIR based on applicable technical directives or changes. LOST OR DESTROYED AIR.— In the event an AIR becomes lost or destroyed, the reporting custodian reconstructs the AIR. The reporting custodian can use a copy of the MAIR provided by NAVAIR and a physical inventory. ADDITIONAL COPIES OF FORMS.— When the AIR is completely used, additional copies of the specific forms may be obtained from the proper supply point. Insert the additional forms in the record after listing the items as shown in the originals. The inventories recorded on the new forms are numbered in sequence, starting with the first subsequent transfer. When the second subsequent transfer has been recorded on the new forms, you may destroy the superseded forms. Aircraft Transfer and Acceptance Immediately upon receipt of notification of transfer, the activity must perform the aircraft inventory. The inventory should include all equipment specifically assigned to the aircraft. This includes AIR, MESM, and items that will be shipped separately on DD Form 1149. The transferring activity forwards the “loose equipments” and DD Form 1149 to supply for shipment. 8-17