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30 September 2011 TO 00-20-14Figure 5-9. AFTO FORM 255, Certification Void If Broken Label(Previous version can be used until stock exhausted.)5.11.1 Exceptions If the seal is broken accidentally, or to perform organizational maintenance such as cleaning orreplacing fuses, pilot lights, batteries, or other minor hardware items, an identification tag such as an AFTO Form 350shall be attached noting the reason, date, and OWC supervisor’s signature. Recertification shall not be accomplished ifcalibration accuracy is not in question.5.12 AFTO FORM 45, REQUEST FOR CALIBRATION RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION.NOTEEnsure the Request for Calibration Responsibility Determination, AFTO Form 45(see Figure 5-10), is not submitted for equipment owned and used by departmentsoutside the Air Force. Such a customer is responsible to give the PMEL thecapability to support new equipment, if the PMEL does not already have it.The PMEL, with the assistance of the user of new TMDE, shall initiate the Request for Calibration ResponsibilityDetermination, AFTO Form 45 (see Figure 5-10), to ensure that the AFMETCAL Program can support the particular itemof TMDE. This information is required to enable the PMELs, AFMETCAL and the inventory managers to obtain supportequipment and write any calibration procedures for calibration and maintenance of the item. If inadequate data aresubmitted with the form and determination of responsibility cannot be made, the request may be returned. Many TMDEitems also have accessories that require calibration; therefore, when submitting requests for calibration determinations,include data on any accessories that may require calibration so they can be included in the calibration determination.Electronic input of the AFTO Form 45 and supporting tech data through METWEB is preferred. Alternatively, theinitiating PMEL shall complete the top portion of the form and forward the form to AFMETCAL or email toAFMETCALAFTO22.45@afmetcal.af.mil (See METWEB “TO SUPPORT HOME” page). The PMEL shall retain acopy. When received, AFMETCAL shall complete the form (normally within 60 days of receipt of all requiredinformation) and make a copy available electronically on METWEB. Blocks marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatoryand shall be completed.NOTEThe submitted AFTO Form 45 must be current and properly addressed. AFTO Form45s that are out of date and obsolete may be returned for re-submittal. The applicableweb links are located on the AF Portal in the Metrology and Calibration functionalarea/ TO Support Home page/ TO Support/ Products and Services.5.12.1 PMEL PORTION Blocks. The blocks in the request portion of the form shall be completed by the PMEL, withthe assistance and coordination of the user (see AFMAN 23-110), in the following manner:a. MODEL/PART NUMBER/TYPE. (Mandatory) Enter the manufacturer's model designation, part number orsimilar data. Provide all data available.b. MANUFACTURER. (Mandatory) Enter the name of the manufacturer of the item.c. SERIAL NUMBER. (Mandatory) Enter serial number of the item.d. NOMENCLATURE. (Mandatory) Enter nomenclature of item.5-11