What is RAC?

What is RAC?

• A. Rapid action change can be issued without a previous IRAC being issued
• B. It always requires IRAC first
• C. It is a Note
• D. It is the same as Change

Answer: (A)

Rapid Action Change is a mechanism for urgent updates to procedures, configurations, or equipment when a safety or reliability issue demands immediate attention. Because time is critical, a Rapid Action Change can be issued directly, without waiting for a prior IRAC, so the necessary fix can be put in place right away. It isn’t just a Note; it’s a formal directive that initiates a change to address the urgent situation. It’s also not the same as a routine Change, which would typically follow the normal, slower approval path. After the RAC is issued and acted upon, a formal record (often including an IRAC) may follow to document the rationale and ensure traceability.

Rapid Action Change is a mechanism for urgent updates to procedures, configurations, or equipment when a safety or reliability issue demands immediate attention. Because time is critical, a Rapid Action Change can be issued directly, without waiting for a prior IRAC, so the necessary fix can be put in place right away. It isn’t just a Note; it’s a formal directive that initiates a change to address the urgent situation. It’s also not the same as a routine Change, which would typically follow the normal, slower approval path. After the RAC is issued and acted upon, a formal record (often including an IRAC) may follow to document the rationale and ensure traceability.