Which AFI covers Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management?

• A. AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management
• B. AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction
• C. AFI 20-101, Air Force Logistics Management
• D. AFI 10-101, Air Force Operations

Answer: (A)

AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, is the directive that governs how maintenance for aircraft and equipment is planned, scheduled, performed, and tracked. It sets up the maintenance enterprise structure, defines responsibilities of maintenance leadership and technicians, and establishes the processes for data management, manpower, and quality assurance to ensure aircraft readiness and safety. The other listed AFIs cover different areas: safety regulations fall under AFI 91-203, Logistics Management as AFI 20-101 handles supply and support processes, and Operations as AFI 10-101 focuses on mission execution and operations planning. Because maintenance management is the distinct domain addressed by 21-101, it is the correct reference.