Maintaining inventory control of authorized
provides reasons/authority for any shortages that exist
and documents certificates of accountability.
allowances of material listed in the individual
material readiness list (IMRL).
Equipment Accountability
Validating not mission capable supply/partial
mission capable supply (NMCS/PMCS)
In addition to the accountability of AIR items, an
requisitions daily and maintaining (by aircraft
accounting of equipment will be done before aircraft
bureau number) current NMCS/PMCS status
transfer. These are equipments listed in or comprising
records.
subsystems of the applicable mission essential
subsystem matrix (MESM). A number of MESM
Performing an inventory of aircraft with
items are identified at the subsystem level, rather than
technical assistance upon receipt or transfer,
by exact equipment designation. Therefore, you
and making sure inventory log entries are made
cannot use the MESM totally as a specific equipment
and inventory shortage listings are prepared and
checklist as you can the AIR. The accounting of most
forwarded to maintenance control for inclusion
MESM items is by system operation checks and
in the aircraft inventory record (AIR).
maintaining a VIDS/MAF file vice an AIR-type
Maintaining control and records to guarantee
accountability. When transferring aircraft equipment
t u r n - i n o f d e f e c t ive c o m p o n e n t s w i t h i n
accountability, those missing MESM-related items
established time frames.
will be identified in the AIR as shortages, even though
that specific equipment is not listed.
AIRCRAFT INVENTORY RECORD
Aircraft are transferred and accepted only after
completion of equipment/item inventory and notation
The aircraft inventory record (AIR) is used to
on the forms of the AIR. In most instances of aircraft
establish a formal, continuous chain of accountability
transfer, the inventory is accomplished based on the
for specific equipment installed on or designated for
selected equipment and material listed in the AIR and
use on any aircraft. The AIR is applicable to all aircraft
systems identified in the MESM. The following
and lists selected material and equipment accountable
paragraphs provide a list governing the selection of
by all Navy organizations that are assigned or
items to be included in the AIR. These items may be
physically possess operational aircraft. The AIR is
government-furnished equipment (GFE) or
prepared by the aircraft manufacturer and is delivered
contractor-furnished equipment (CFE).
with each individual aircraft. The following OPNAV
forms are used in the aircraft inventory record.
Special equipment items essential to the health,
safety, and morale of the crew. Some examples
OPNAV 4790/104 Aircraft Inventory Record
are bedding, life rafts, and first-aid kits.
Certification and Record of Transfers
Equipment/material required for the protection
OPNAV 4790/109
DON Aircraft Inventory
of the aircraft during flight and overnight
Record - Cover
storage.
OPNAV 4790/110 Aircraft Inventory Record
Pilferable items or items that are readily
OPNAV 4790/111 Aircraft Inventory Record
convertible to personal use. Some examples are
(Equipment List)
clocks, tool kits, compasses, and mirrors.
OPNAV 4790/112 Aircraft Inventory Record
All classified items, whether installed or
(Shortages)
p r ov i s i o n e d f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n , h ave b e e n
incorporated on the aircraft except when items
Master Aircraft Inventory Record
are accounted for by an authorized classified
material accounting system during aircraft
The Commander, Naval Air Systems Command
transferring actions.
(NAVAIR), maintains the Master Aircraft Inventory
All items of loose equipment applicable to an
Record (MAIR). The MAIR identifies those items of
installed and loose equipment that require a periodic
aircraft that are designated for transfer by the
inventory. A MAIR shall be maintained as the standard
aircraft controlling custodian/type commander
for each type/model/series aircraft. The MAIR serves
(ACC/TYCOM) NAVAIR whenever the aircraft
as a checklist for items requiring an inventory. Also, it
is transferred.
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