RP A-7, Management and Control for Military Aircraft, is in the public draft review stage and is posted in the Standards Public Review page. This document provides the means for establishing a system of mass properties management and control during the development, follow-on development, and throughout the life cycle of military aircraft programs. The Review period for RP A-7 ends November 7, 2019.
RP M-4, Supplier Weight Control for the Marine Industry, is also in the public draft review stage and is posted to the Standards Public Review page. This Recommended Practice (RP) is intended for use by vessel Designers/Builders and the marine supplier community. For the Designer/Builder, it outlines an effective methodology for involving marine industry suppliers in the shipyard’s comprehensive weight control plan. For the supplier of shipboard equipment, it provides a framework of what the shipyard needs in terms of mass properties input to effectively manage the overall mass properties of the vessel. It is hoped that this RP will help establish the foundation for a productive vessel Designer/Builder – marine supplier working relationship. The review period for RP M-4 ends October 26, 2019.