Aircraft Jacking Observation — what QA looks for

Jacking evolutions: technical data at hand, jack serviceability, crew roles, hazards controlled. (jack condition · jacking supervisor · hangar jacking)

What QA looks for
When observing aircraft jacking, QA should look for the following:

1. Jack serviceability and integrity — Verify jacks have been inspected and maintained per work section supervisor records, and are removed from service if integrity is questionable [DAFMAN 91-203 para 24.8.1.4].

2. Compliance with aircraft Technical Order jacking procedures — Confirm employees follow the specific aircraft TO jacking procedures [DAFMAN 91-203 para 24.8.2].

3. Removal of non-essential equipment — Ensure non-essential work stands and equipment are removed from under the aircraft before jacking [DAFMAN 91-203 para 24.8.2].

4. Weight and balance restoration — If aircraft weight-and-balance has been affected by removing heavy items, verify weight is added to reestablish proper center of gravity before jacking [DAFMAN 91-203 para 24.8.2].

5. Correct jack components installed — Confirm TO-prescribed jack pads, jack pad fittings, correct jack screw adapters and extensions are installed prior to jacking [DAFMAN 91-203 para 24.8.2].

6. Personnel positioning — Verify employees do not remain in the aircraft being raised or lowered unless directed by TO (e.g., to observe leveling instruments) [DAFMAN 91-203 para 24.8.2].

7. Unsafe acts — Stop any observed unsafe act immediately and document as a DSV [DAFI 21-101 para 6.7.5.1.1].

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🔎 Derived guidance — no indexed publication publishes a literal checklist for this specific inspection or evaluation. Each item above is inferred by applying the cited governing requirement to it. The controlling document is the published RIL / MICT checklist or your locally approved evaluation list — pull it before inspecting or writing a finding.
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DAFI 21-101 · para 6.7.5.2 as of 2026-03-16 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

ished procedures, or in the case of equipment, unfit for operations. Observations include: DSVs, TDVs and UCRs. The LEAP QA database is used to document any of the following conditions: 6.7.5.1. DSV. An observed unsafe act by an individual. 6.7.5.1.1. The QA Inspector must stop the unsafe act immediately. (T-2) 6.7.5.1.2. The QA Inspector will not document a separate DSV on an individual undergoing a PE since the unsafe act automatically results in a "Fail" rating on the PE. (T-2) 6.7.5.1.2.1. The QA Inspector will use DSV verbiage in the PE summary when a safety violation is committed during a PE. (T-2) 6.7.5.2. TDV. An observation of any person performing maintenance without the proper technical data available, available but not in use or not following the correct sequence of steps (if d

udited and annotate any findings (T-1). A4.2. QA Manager Responsibilities in Specific Areas of FM. Periodically the QA Manager will be tasked by AFAFO or MAJCOM/AFIMSC/DRU/FOAs to complete QARs on items of interest. Likewise, the QA Manager must conduct on-going QA reviews to assess organizational performance. These locally determined QARs can be based on the QAMs observation of mission needs; comptroller’s discretion; suggestions from FM staff; the section’s directives, guides, and regulations; self-assessment items; cross-feed items; latest training; FIAR events; etc. The QA Manager must look across all FM and use risk management to ensure priority areas are accounted for in these QARs. The following are standardized requirements and areas of interest in the different sections. Together

DAFMAN 21-200 · para 7.4.1.2.1 as of 2025-05-07 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

r position, are qualified to perform EPEs on QA inspectors per Table 7.5. The QA OIC/SUPT or Chief Inspector may elect to use a qualified technical advisor to conduct EPEs during evaluations of programs or procedures that fall outside the scope of their primary experience. Each QA inspector must pass the EPEs prior to performing unsupervised evaluations and inspections. (T-1) EPEs will be tracked in the Maintenance Information System or Air Force approved QA database. (T-1) QA inspectors who are also nuclear weapons certifying officials must also meet AFMAN 21-204 requirements. 7.4.1.2. Personnel Evaluation Guidelines: 7.4.1.2.1. Observe a variety of tasks, different equipment, and different maintenance actions for each technician. 7.4.1.2.2. Ensure evaluations cover all weapon systems in

AFGSCI 21-106 · para 2.4.3 as of 2026-07-09 · open official PDF ↗

s responsible for conducting evaluations on all AFGSC and AETC FTD assigned LMV operators, maintaining Evaluation/Observation reports, and conducting trend analysis for deficiencies noted by QA and/or work center supervision. QA will: 2.4.1. Analyze all evaluation and work center supervision observation forms for identification of trends. Any trends identified will be published in monthly and quarterly QA Summaries. 2.4.2. Maintain all Evaluation/Observation reports (AFGSC Form 67, AFGSC Large Maintenance Vehicle Evaluation/Observation) for a minimum of 12 months. 2.4.3. Include trend analysis of FTD evaluations for the MXG/CC. 2.5. 377th Test Evaluation Group Commander (377 TEG/CC) Responsibilities. The 377 TEG/CC is the release authority for all movements of loaded PTs or TEs at Vandenbe

DAFMAN 91-203 · para 24.8.2 as of 2026-06-25 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

intained by work section supervisor. (T-1) 24.8.1.4. Removed from service if integrity of the jack is questionable, and the supervisor will be notified. (T-1) DAFMAN91-203 24 FEBRUARY 2026 263 24.8.2. Employees will follow specific aircraft TO jacking procedures. (T-1) Non-essential work stands and equipment will be removed from under the aircraft before jacking. (T-1) If the aircraft weight-and-balance condition has been affected by removing heavy items, weight will be added to reestablish the proper center of gravity before jacking. (T-1) Employees will not remain in aircraft being raised or lowered, unless directed by TO, such as to observe leveling instruments. TO-prescribed jack pads, jack pad fittings and correct jack screw adapters and extensions will be installed prior to jacking.

ACCI 21-1709 · para 4.8.5.1 as of 2025-04-07 · open official PDF ↗

personnel, jeopardize equipment reliability or warrant discontinuing a process or equipment operation. 4.8.4.3.2.1. CAT II minor findings will be documented for trends but are not to be counted against the AQL. 4.8.5. Observations. This category represents observed events or conditions with safety implications or technical violations not related to an evaluation or inspection, are considered unsafe, in violation of established procedures, or in the case of equipment, unfit for operations. ACCI21-1709 31 AUGUST 2023 33 Observations include: DSVs, TDVs, and UCRs. The MAJCOM-approved QA database is used to document any of the following conditions: 4.8.5.1. DSV. An observed unsafe act by an individual. 4.8.5.1.1. The QA Inspector must stop the unsafe act immediately. (T-2) 4.8.5.1.2. The QA I

AFMAN 21-200 · para 7.3.3.1 as of 2022-03-09 · open official PDF ↗

n Program (MSEP). QA shall assess unit compliance and look for areas to improve unit performance. (T-1). The program is established in a manner that assists QA inspectors in readily identifying and tracking all minimum inspection and evaluation. QA will review and update the plan quarterly in association with maintenance managers. (T-1). QA will ensure this plan includes applicable requirements from Table 7.3, Table 7.4, and Table 7.5. (T-1). When developing the plan, QA will:50 AFMAN21-200 9 AUGUST 2018 7.3.1. Address areas of concern identified by maintenance managers. (T-1). 7.3.2. Tailor the plan for each squadron, flight, or section mission. (T-2). 7.3.3. Include the following QA Focus Areas: 7.3.3.1. T.O.s, directives, and publications compliance. (T-1). 7.3.3.2. Maintenance document

AFGSCI 21-106 · para 5.3.4 as of 2026-07-09 · open official PDF ↗

recommendation, work center supervision (OIC, NCOIC, or Production Superintendent) will conduct a face-to-face interview with LMV operators. Recertification will be documented on AFGSC Form 68. 5.3.2.1. Vehicle characteristics: Tailor the briefing to the specific vehicle(s) the operator(s) are licensed to operate. 5.3.2.2. Lead vehicle safety observer responsibilities IAW paragraph 2.11. 5.3.2.3. Safety observer responsibilities IAW paragraph 2.12. 5.3.2.4. Operator responsibilities IAW paragraph 2.13. 5.3.3. Operators that go overdue on annual observation must have QA perform a road evaluation IAW paragraph 4.1. QA evaluations will be documented using AFGSC Form 67. 5.3.4. The squadron Commander or designated representative will endorse the recertification on AFGSC Form 68. 5.3.4.1. Previ

29 CFR 1910.134 · para 1910.134 as of 2026-07-09 · official source ↗ ← cited by DAFI 21-101

d, the employer shall provide a PAPR if the PLHCP's medical evaluation finds that the employee can use such a respirator; if a subsequent medical evaluation finds that the employee is medically able to use a negative pressure respirator, then the employer is no longer required to provide a PAPR. (7) Additional medical evaluations. At a minimum, the employer shall provide additional medical evaluations that comply with the requirements of this section if: (i) An employee reports medical signs or symptoms that are related to ability to use a respirator; (ii) A PLHCP, supervisor, or the respirator program administrator informs the employer that an employee needs to be reevaluated; (iii) Information from the respiratory protection program, including observations made during fit testing and pro

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