Conduct the Damage Assessment Evaluation

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the accident or discovery of the problem. Until the damage assessment evaluation is completed, and the decision as to

the repair or disposition of the aircraft has been determined, the following requirements must be complied with:

a. Conduct the Damage Assessment Evaluation. The evaluation will be conducted by a-qualified aircraft technical

inspector or aircraft maintenance supervisor, and documented on DA Form 2408-13-3 (Aircraft Technical Inspection

Worksheet), per DA PAM 738-751. Enter all faults and damaged parts/components that need replacement in Part I, Fault

Information, Faults/Remarks block of the DA Form 2408-13-3. Enter the National Stock Number (NSN)/Part Number (PN)

of damaged parts/components that need replacement, and the maintenance man-hours to repair the fault and/or to

replace the part/component in the corresponding Part II, Corrective Information, Action block of the DA Form 2408-13-3

per illustration in Appendix A or B (as applicable). Aircraft damaged beyond the using organization's capability will be

evacuated to AVIM support activity for technical inspection and repair or reporting. Upon request, depot maintenance

personnel will be furnished to assist field personnel in the performance of the technical inspection of aircraft for evacuation

to a depot level maintenance activity.

b. Prepare the Estimated Repair Appraisal. The same person that performed the Damage Assessment Evaluation

should prepare the appraisal in accordance with Appendix A or B. It will become an attachment to the Request for

Disposition/Waiver Memorandum, along with copies of the Damage Assessment Evaluation (DA Form 2408-13-3's,

Aircraft Technical Inspection Worksheet).

c. When feasible, the local AMCOM Logistical Assistance Representative (LAR) will assist in the preparation of the

Estimated Repair Appraisal.

Ensure all weapons are safe, and download all ammunition stores.

Ensure all classified items are removed, or processed per applicable policy and regulations.

Ensure all explosive devices, used in jettison devices are safe and handled per applicable policy and regulations.

Ensure all actions needed to prevent additional damage or deterioration have been taken.

Ensure no new repair actions will be started, and all repairs in progress are suspended.

Requisitioning of repair parts is not authorized.

Controlled exchange or cannibalization, of the aircraft or any of its assigned components is not authorized.

NOTE

When the aircraft is totally destroyed, the need for a Damage Assessment

Evaluation is unnecessary.