Support and Test Equipment
Support and test equipment includes all equipment, mobile and fixed, that is required to perform the support functions, except that equipment which is an integral part of the system. Support equipment categories include:
- Handling and Maintenance Equipment.
- Tools (hand tools as well as power tools).
- Metrology and measurement devices.
- Calibration equipment.
- Test equipment.
- Automatic test equipment.
- Support equipment for on- and off-equipment maintenance.
- Special inspection equipment and depot maintenance plant equipment, which includes all equipment and tools required to assemble, disassemble, test, maintain, and support the production and/or depot repair of end items or components.
This also encompasses planning and acquisition of logistic support for this equipment.
Read more about this topic: Integrated Logistics Support
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