BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
INSTRUCTION 63-140
6 AUGUST 2020
Acquisition
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
PROGRAM AND AIR AND SPACE
EQUIPMENT STRUCTURAL
MANAGEMENT
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/AQRE
Supersedes: AFI 63-140, 7 April 2014;
AFI 20-114, 7 June 2011
Certified by: SAF/AQR
(Ms. Kristen J. Baldwin)
Pages: 13
This publication implements the integrity program requirements related to structural integrity in
Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 63-1/20-1, Integrated Life Cycle Management, and is
consistent with DoD Directive 5000.01, The Defense Acquisition System, and DoD Instruction
5000.02T, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System. It also provides structural management
direction associated with AFPD 21-1, Maintenance of Military Materiel, and designates offices
and procedures that provide Air Force technical and engineering support for air and space assets
utilizing technologies in the structural disciplines. This Department of the Air Force Instruction
(AFI) specifically addresses the structural disciplines of advanced composites, corrosion
prevention and control, low observables supportability, metals technology, and nondestructive
inspection (commonly abbreviated as “NDI”) for non-facilities assets. This publication applies
to all military and civilian employees of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air
National Guard, and to other individuals or organizations as required by binding agreement or
obligation with the Department of the Air Force. Any contractor requirements contained within
this instruction must be contained within the contract, grant, or agreement to be enforceable.
Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in
accordance with AFI 33-322, Communication and Information Records Management and
Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records
Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer
recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary
Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.
