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Document ID:   MIL-STD-1798       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program
Scope:  This standard describes the Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program (MECSIP) which defines the requirements necessary to achieve mechanical equipment and subsystems integrity while managing cost and schedule risks through a series of disciplined, time-phased tasks. It provides direction to government personnel and contractors engaged in the development, production, modification, acquisition, and sustainment of aircraft. This standard applies to all mechanical equipment and subsystems of an aircraft, as defined in 1.4, regardless of aircraft type or procurement strategy, for the entire life cycle of the aircraft.
Status:  Active Document Date:  10-JUN-2026      
  Next Review Due:  09-JUN-2031
SESS Doc Category:   Military Standard -Standard Practice  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  SE  Director, Systems Engineering  
  Preparing Activity: 11  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Aircraft Systems
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AV   Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  11   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Aircraft Systems  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision D Notice 1 - ValidationA10-JUN-2026112.9 KB
Document ImageRevision D A01-SEP-2021971062.2 KB
Document ImageRevision C A08-AUG-201397864.2 KB
Document ImageRevision B A24-JAN-201085627.0 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice - ReinstatementA15-APR-200862351.9 KB
Document ImageNotice 2 - CancellationA19-DEC-199714.9 KB
Document ImageNotice 1 - ValidationA24-MAR-1993152.8 KB
lock Base Document D20-JUN-1988351737.9 KB

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