| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Series | AFI |
| Publication date | 2026-02-06 (0.6 years ago) |
| Status | Current |
| Proponent / OPR | ACC |
| Source of record | AF e-Publishing |
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This instruction establishes procedures and standards for personnel to manage and use USAF flight manuals to operate or maintain aircraft. It includes information and detailed instruction on the use of Air Force Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.
This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force; Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG) units assigned under ACC for oversight; and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) publications who manage, prepare, review, approve, distribute, or use flight manuals. It is not applicable to the United States Space Force. The term MAJCOM, used throughout this supplement applies to ACC for ACC units and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) for their units. For the purposes of this supplement, the National Guard Bureau (NGB) is considered a MAJCOM. ANG units will coordinate with the NGB.
This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Tiered AFI IAW AFI 33-360. Updated Air Logistic Center (ALC) to Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) throughout the publication
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Records in this branch carrying the same series and number — interim changes, guidance memoranda, and unit supplements. A copy stamped with one of these is a different document from the base publication.