AFTO Form 781

Question 1

Symbols: Red Dash

Answer 1

Overdue inspection, may or may not warrant grounding based on severity. Has to be Exceptionally Released

Question 2

Symbols: Red Diagonal

Answer 2

Discrepancy exists with one or more pieces of equipment, but not sufficiently urgent or dangerous enough to warrant grounding. Has to be Exceptionally Released.

Question 3

Symbols: Red X

Answer 3

Grounding, unsafe, or unserviceable until corrected.

Question 4

Symbols: Black Initial

Answer 4

Indication that discrepancy has been corrected.

Question 5

What is an exceptional release?

Answer 5

Certification that an authorized individual has reviewed aircraft forms and determined the aircraft is safe.

Question 6

Can the 781 forms be Exceptionally Released with an unresolved Red X?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

How long is an Exceptional Release valid?

Answer 7

24 hours unless aircraft status changes

Question 8

Who is authorized to Exceptionally Release an aircraft?

Answer 8

Senior NCOs, maintenance officers, civilian contractor counterparts. PICs can sign their own ER valid for their flight only, if the forms do not have an unresolved Red X.

Question 9

How long is a Tire Pressure Check good for?

Answer 9

24 Hours

Question 10

Inspections based on flying time are due ______.

Answer 10

…at end of flight on which the time is exceeded

Question 11

Only overfly an inspection time by __% of the frequency of the inspection

Answer 11

10%
(like if it’s a 50 hour inspection, only overfly by 5 hours)