Product Support Equipment and O-Level Sustainment
Scoping the Mission System Power Pack Cradle and O-Level sustainment expectations.
Key clarifications
- The Mission System Power Pack Cradle is the correct PSE item.
- Do not incorrectly refer to it as an engine cradle.
- O-Level sustainment means the equipment supports organizational-level maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Requirement text should remain simple.
- Rationale should explain how O-Level sustainment is supported.
Recommended Wording
"Mission System Power Pack Cradle shall support O-Level maintenance and troubleshooting of the mission system power pack."
Rationale examples
- Maintenance documents
- Inspection procedures
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Minor repair guidance
- Organizational-level maintenance references
- Applicable Air Force instructions or program standards