BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE POLICY DIRECTIVE 62-6
16 JANUARY 2019
Developmental Engineering
USAF AIRWORTHINESS
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: SAF/AQR
Supersedes: AFPD62-6, 11 June 2010
Certified by: SAF/AQ
(Dr. William B. Roper, Jr.)
Pages: 6
This Air Force Policy Directive implements Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5030.61,
DoD Airworthiness Policy. It defines how the Air Force ensures airworthiness is established and
maintained throughout the life cycle of air systems. It applies to all military and civilian Air
Force personnel including major commands, direct reporting units and field operating agencies,
Air Force Reserve Command, Air National Guard and to other individuals or organizations as
required by binding agreement or obligation with the Department of the Air Force. This Air
Force Policy Directive cannot be supplemented.
Send all recommendations for changes or comments to Engineering Management Division,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Science, Technology and Engineering)
(SAF/AQRE) workflow (usaf.pentagon.saf-aq.mbx.saf-aqre-workflow@mail.mil) or 1060
Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1060, through appropriate channels using AF
FORM 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. Ensure all records created as a result
of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual
33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records
Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document has been substantially revised and should be completely reviewed. It clarifies
policy applicability, and aligns Air Force airworthiness policy with DoDD 5030.61 including
