JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL

COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3 REV A CH-5
ad. (Applicable Submarines only) Report by message to the NAVSEA Submarine Program Manager the
satisfactory completion of Alpha Sea Trials and report the status of all incomplete NAVSEA FBW SCS
Certification Audit Category IA recommendations. Appendix Y of this chapter provides a sample
message.
ae. (Applicable Submarines only) Report by message to the NAVSEA Submarine Program Manager the
satisfactory completion of all shipbuilder's sea trials, correction of all mandatory sea trial deficiencies,
and resolution of all NAVSEA FBW SCS Certification Audit Category IA recommendations. Report
that the submarine FBW SCS is satisfactory for unrestricted use in support of submarine unrestricted
operations. Identify all deferred FBW SCS work and/or conditionally approved deviations and waivers
to date which have not had the condition satisfied and specifically identify any operating restrictions of
the ship and/or system. Appendix Z of this chapter provides a sample message.
af. Prior to Ship's Force assuming operational control, ensure that assigned New Construction units operate
and maintain installed diesel engines in accordance with established procedures. Specifically, the
Supervisor shall:
(1) Schedule a routine diesel inspection prior to initial start up by Ship's Force.
(2) Observe diesel engine operations during shipboard visits in accordance with Volume IV,
Chapter 4 of this manual.
(3) Ensure that the Automated Diesel Engine Trend Analysis Program addressed by reference (h)
and TYCOM directive is in place.
2.4.2 Acceptance Trials/Combined Trials. The Supervising Authority is responsible for presenting the ship for
AT/CTs. References (e), (f), and (g) delineate the Supervising Authority's responsibilities concerning these trials.
Several of the more significant issues are:
a. Submit for approval the schedule and sequence of AT/CT to the President, Board of Inspection and
Survey (INSURV).
b. Request necessary services for each trial from the Fleet Commander in accordance with reference (a),
with an information copy to the TYCOM.
c. Provide riders to assist and provide system/historical expertise.
2.4.3 Post Shakedown Availability. During PSA the Supervising Authority is responsible for the following:
a. Determining, in conjunction with the CO, the type and extent of post-repair dockside and at-sea
tests/trials, in addition to those described in Volume I, Chapter 6, section 6.4 of this manual. Submit the
following for approval:
(1) The schedule and sequence of post-repair nuclear propulsion plant trials to NAVSEA for
concurrence and the ISIC/TYCOM Representative for approval.
(2) The schedule and sequence of post-repair trials subsequent to the nuclear propulsion plant
trials to the ISIC for approval. Include the TYCOM as a Copy To addressee.
b. Providing sufficient time for crew training to support Fast Cruise and to ensure the proper operation and
safety of the ship.
c. Coordinating the schedule for Fast Cruise and post repair trials with the ISIC/TYCOM representative.
Submit the Sea Trials Agenda to the Ship Program Manager for approval.
I-2-10