What is the maximum number of days allowed from the date of failure of a part to shipment to ALC for handling of unserviceable material?

What is the maximum number of days allowed from the date of failure of a part to shipment to ALC for handling of unserviceable material?

• A. 15 Days
• B. 30 Days
• C. 45 Days
• D. 60 Days

Answer: (B)

When a part is found unserviceable, it must be sent to the Aviation Logistics Center for handling within a set time to keep the repair cycle moving and control costs. The maximum window is 30 days from the date of failure. This timeframe helps prevent obsolescence and excessive storage, ensures timely processing by the ALC, and keeps aircraft spares flowing back into service. Waiting longer than 30 days tends to create backlog and delays in returning serviceable parts to the fleet.

When a part is found unserviceable, it must be sent to the Aviation Logistics Center for handling within a set time to keep the repair cycle moving and control costs. The maximum window is 30 days from the date of failure. This timeframe helps prevent obsolescence and excessive storage, ensures timely processing by the ALC, and keeps aircraft spares flowing back into service. Waiting longer than 30 days tends to create backlog and delays in returning serviceable parts to the fleet.