4.1 This practice establishes a standard equipment control methodology to aid in fulfillment of shortages derived from production requirements or equipment failures.

4.2 This practice encourages an inclusive understanding and communication of the control and tracking of equipment, and enables meaningful discussion between parties with interest in the equipment.

4.3 This practice is intended to foster and enable additional standard practices related to or based on these terms and concepts.

1.1 This practice covers the process by which open production and failure related demand requirements are fulfilled using existing equipment components.

1.2 This practice is intended to be applicable and appropriate for all equipment-holding entities.

1.3 This practice covers property categorized as equipment.

1.4 This practice can be applied on to an individual item of equipment, groupings of equipment, or to all, or a subset of an entity's equipment.

1.5 This practice clarifies and enables effective and efficient support of equipment in accordance with the provisions of Practice E2279.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.