Ch. 1 - The Aircraft Flashcards
What Does NATOPS Stand For?
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization
NATOPS Nomenclature
A1-H60RA-NFM-000
Purpose of NATOPS
The NATOPS Program is a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in aircraft mishap rate.
What is the SCOPE of NATOPS
The NATOPS manual provides the best T/M/S aircraft information and operating instructions for most circumstances. However, no manual can address every situation completely or be a substitute for sound judgment. Operational situations may require modification of the procedures contained herein.
Types of change recommendations
Routine, Urgent and Priority.
Urgent and Priority usually safety of flight related.
WARNING
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury, death, or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed.
CAUTION
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
NOTE
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that must be emphasized.
SHALL
Is used only when the application of a procedure is mandatory.
SHOULD
Is used only when the application of a procedure is recommended.
MAY and NEED NOT
Are used only when the application of a procedure is options.
WILL
Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.
LAND IMMEDIATELY
Means execute a landing without delay.
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Means land at the first site at which a safe landing can be made.
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTIACBLE
Means extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and duration of the flight are at the digression of the pilot in command.