Engineering Administration Flashcards
Bi-level maintenance is broken down into what categories?
Organizational level maintenance
Depot level maintenance
Includes tasks and activities that a particular unit’s crew has the capability, tools, and authority to perform
Organizational level maintenance
Normally consists of inspecting, servicing, lubricating, adjusting, and replacing components, minor assemblies and subassemblies on equipment
Organizational level maintenance
Consists of services that are the responsibility of logistics or service centres
Depot level maintenance
Uses more extensive or specialised facilities, tools, and equipment with the associated specialised labour than that required at each field unit to conduct maintenance and repair
Depot level maintenance
Three types of maintenance
Corrective
Preventive
Alternative
The performance of scheduled and unscheduled tasks designed to restore equipment to serviceable condition after a failure or impending failure
Corrective maintenance
Outlines minimum maintenance requirements for Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E), damage control, electronic, and ordnance equipment aboard cutters and standard boats.
Preventive maintenance
Improves system performance by changing configuration to meet environmental, safety, operational, or economic requirements
Alternative maintenance
Managed through Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO’s)
Alternative maintenance
TCTO’s
Time Compliance Technical Orders
RCM
Reliability Centered Maintenance
Standard as the governing process for the development of new maintenance systems and the optimisation of existing maintenance standards
Reliability centered maintenance
Process used to identify maintenance that is required to preserve equipment function by reducing or avoiding unplanned system failures
RCM
PMS
Preventive Maintenance System
Uniform system for performing preventive maintenance on CG standard boats and cutters
PMS
The PMS schedule is separated into ___
Four quarters
MPC
Maintenance Procedure Card
Defines the scope of the maintenance procedure and guides the individual performing that procedure through a step-by-step sequence of instructions
MPC
The PMS Procedures Index is broken down into four sections
Auxilary (A)
Electrical (E)
Main Propulsion (M)
Damage Control (R)
The first component of an MPC serial number indicates ____
The system that the item belongs to
The second component of an MPC serial number indicates ____
The frequency with which the procedure is to be performed
The third component of an MPC serial number indicates ____
The numerical indexing identification number used to identify the MPC within the PMS master database
CMplus
Configuration Management Plus
Electronic configuration-based supply and maintenance system designed for updating and maintaining baseline configuration data and replacement materials
CMplus
CI
Configuration Item
An aggregation of hardware, software, or both which is essential to accomplishment of the mission and is maintenance worthy
CI
If CI’s are grouped, the description of the item will include the word ____
Group
Required technical, functional, and physical characteristics relating to form, fit, and function of a CI
Configuration
CM
Configuration Management
Ensures all assets of type are exactly the same with the same components in the same location. It also provides for the tracking of serial-numbered components attached to the cutter
Configuration Management
Two types of maintenance procedures in CMplus
Official procedures
Local procedures
You may view two types of schedules in CMplus
Maintenance Schedules
Unit Operation Calendar
Tasks that are scheduled but not yet executed
Open tasks
Tasks that have be deferred
Deferred tasks
Tasks that have been completed or canceled
Closed tasks
With ____, you may update maintenance tasks across the entire unit or by work centre, procedure number, or CI
SCHED access privileges
Electronic form used to request parts and/or materials from a units inventory
Initial requests
A detailed maintenance report based on one of the following categories: Corrective maintenance Official preventive maintenance Local preventive maintenance Obsolete preventive maintenance
Review Task History
A maintenance report best on one of the following categories: Work center Maintenance procedure All unit maintenance CI
History reports
A report about maintenance performed during a specific time period by a work centre
Maintenance summary report
An annual report containing information about Naval Engineering inspections, Naval Engineering files, Naval Engineering programs, Naval Engineering parts, Naval Engineering tests, and PMS data
Cutter engineering report
A report that shows the progress on a Shore Maintenance Project
SMP completion report
A status report on the maintenance for a particular quarter
Quarterly maintenance report
A detailed annual PMS report
Annual PM Summary
What is created in CMplus when a schedule is propagated for a new year or when a master task is assigned to the maintenance schedule?
Maintenance task
SWBS
Ship Work Breakdown Structure
Groups similar naval engineering equipment into categories and assigns those categories three-digit codes between 001 and 999
SWBS system
NSTM and NEM chapters are numbered according to ____
SWBS category code
Navy publication that provides technical guidance to CG personnel engaged in the supervision, operation, and maintenance of CG ships and small boats
NSTM
Provides personnel with a broad amount of information on systems and equipment commonly found on US Navy units
NSTM
Provides policies and guidance to CG personnel who are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of engineering equipment onboard cutters and small boats
NEM, COMDTINST M9000.6 (series)
Contains administrative and technical instructions. It is gathered from a number of sources
NEM
Official authority of the NEM
Commandant
Changes are issued to the NEM ____
At least once a year
Which has precedence? NEM or NSTM?
NEM
COMDTINST M9000.6 (series)
NEM
Three types of drawings in NE-TIMS
Engineering drawings
Technical publication & manual drawings
Provisioning drawings
Describe Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E), ordnance and electronic systems, and equipment installed on CG platforms
Engineering drawings
Engineering drawings can be broken down into four types
Platform class drawings
Fleet drawings
Contract and contract guidance drawing
Procurement, equipment, parts and materials list
Official engineering drawings that contain information on HM&E, ordnance and electronic systems, and equipment installed on a specific platform class
Platform class drawings
Official CG drawings that apply to more than one platform class
Fleet drawings
Used in contract packages for new construction and major modifications to guide the contractor in developing the detail design
Contract and contract guidance drawings
Different types of procurement, equipment, parts, and materials lists (4)
Bill of materials
Equipment list
Parts list
Procurement list
A list of materials associated with a drawing
Bill of materials
A list of equipment associated with a platform
Equipment list
A list of parts associated with an equipment and/or system on a platform
Parts list
Contains a list of items to be procured associated with the construction of or modification to a platform
Procurement list
Engineering drawings that reflect the as-built condition of a platform or group of platforms belonging to the same class or to several classes of platforms
As-built drawings
The revision designator for a drawing shall be identified by ___
An upper case letter or letters
The first drawing revision shall by identified by ___
“A”
What letters are not to be used to identify drawing changes? (6)
I, O, Q, S, X, Z
Allows users to create a report of current tech pubs and their amendments by vessel plan set
NE-TIMS
Encompass a range of technical information that does not easily fit into a standard tech pub
Job aids
Provide information on a particular duty, system, or procedure
Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS)
To access NE-TIMS, you must first access ___
Surface Force Logistic Center’s webpage
SFLC
Surface Force Logistic Center
ESS
Equipment Support Sheet
What must be a prominent part of at CG drawing title block?
Drawing number
FEDLOG
Federal Logistics Data Program
Electronic information system that contains supply information for all parts listed in the Federal Supply System
FEDLOG
FLIS
Federal Logistics Information System
Most commonly used query in the CG (FEDLOG)
FLIS
Objective of the CG’s modernised maintenance system
Ensure that assigned material is servicable and properly configured to meet mission requirements
Mission capable systems that require maintenance
Assets
Each asset system is partitioned into three categories
Systems
Sub-systems
Components
Signifies an asset’s operation capability
Asset status
Indicates whether an asset is safe to operate
Asset condition
International system for technical publication development and numbering
S1000D system
All CG modernised asset systems and subsystems are identified by ____
Component End Item Number (CEINUM)
CEINUM
Component End Item Number
A CEINUM is ___ characters long
9
ALMIS
Asset Logistics Management Information System
The umbrella under which the various applications record all information concerning assets and crew
ALMIS
Identifies installed serial-tracked components
ACR
ACR
Asset Configuration Report
The ACR is updated when ___
A tracked component removal/installation MPC is submitted
SCHR
Significant Component History Report
Provides information on each component from enrollment in ACMS to its current status
SCHR
MRL
Maintenance Requirement List
Provides a list of all the required maintenance on an asset type
MRL report
MDL
Maintenance Due List
Shows a list of pending calendar, hourly, or overdue asset maintenance actions
MDL report
MSR
Mandatory Special Requirements
Shows maintenance actions for equipment carried on an asset or retained at the operating unit
MSR report
SR
Special Requirements
Shows maintenance due for support equipment such as torque wrenches
SR report
Provide detailed instructions for approved tasks. They are written to provide clear concise maintenance procedures, and they are designed to be stand alone documents
MPCs
Used to indicate a mandatory requirement in an MPC
Shall and Will
Indicates an action that might have to be taken or an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment in an MPC
May
In an MPC ____ are worded to properly alert the person performing maintenance to the possibility of personal injury or death
Warnings
In an MPC _____ are worded to properly alert the person performing maintenance to the possibility of system, equipment, or special tools damage or destruction
Cautions
In an MPC ____ provide additional information to the person performing the maintenance to adequately perform the step
Notes
This number uses the widely accepted S1000D format. These numbers identify the asset or support equipment system or sub-system
MPC number
This field contains a short description of the component or system addressed in the MPC
Description
This field indicates which rate has primary responsibility for the job. The primary rate is bolded on the MPC. Man hours may be entered in more than one rate block
Han hours (MLHs)
Required for all removals and inspections or checks with discrepancies found. If possible should be written for all tasks (MPC card)
Remarks
This field should contain a listing of the source documentation used to write this MPC. If none were used, then NONE should be displayed
References
Contains the MPC title/description with the MPC action
Item 1
Non-reusable parts
Expendables
Items that will be consumed during the completion of the job
Consumables
Warning for HAZMAT/chemical use are required how many times in the MPC?
Only once per page regardless of how many times it is referenced on the page
Used to provide procedural text only and are not tracked in the ACMS
Procedural text only MPC
Cover maintenance performed on components that are identified by serial numbers
Serial-tracked MPC
Cover changes that modify equipment, components, or materials used in a system
TCTO MPC
Used to report personnel travel time to perform maintenance
Travel Card MPC
Capture facility maintenance labour hours not accounted for elsewhere
Untracked Man-Hours MPC
Gives access to various supply related queries
Asset Maintenance Management Information System (AMMIS)
AMMIS
Asset Maintenance Management Information System
Contains instructions for a part number query
The Maintainer portion of the ALMIS job aid
Used to complete the parts and materials request/use form
Ready For Issue Quantity On Hand (RFI QOH) query
The reviewer/supervisor for MPCs conducted on assets under their purview
EO
MPCs completed at the unit are entered into the ACMS by ___
The Sector Field Terminal Operator (FTO)
FTO
Field Terminal Operator
Who is responsible for recording completed MPCs into the ACMS
FTO
Who is responsible for providing quality assurance over maintenance data and data entry
FTO
Who returns illegible or incorrect MPCs to the unit
FTO
Who is responsible for compiling and preparing reports and management usage data pertaining to asset status and condition
FTO
Scheduled maintenance is controlled by ___
The MDL
EAL
Electronic Asset Logbook
Browser-based application that automates the processes that support documentation
EAL
EAL maintenance module contains four sub-modules
Maintenance records
Pre-mission & servicing
Fueling/defueling
Fuel samples
Contain current and historic maintenance records
EAL maintenance records
Indicates the asset is not able to perform any of its missions
Not Mission Capable (NMC)
Indicates the asset is not able to perform any of its missions due to maintenance
Not Mission Capable Maintenance (NMCM)
Indicates the asset is not able to perform any of its missions due to lack of available parts or supplies
Not Mission Capable Supply (NMCS)
Indicates the asset is not able to perform any of its missions due to depot level maintenance being or needing to be performed on the asset
Not Mission Capable Depot (NMCD)
Indicates the asset is able to perform all of its missions
Full Mission Capable (FMC)
Indicates the asset can’t perform all of its missions
Partial Mission Capable (PMC)
Indicates an asset has at least one unresolved disabling discrepancy
A down arrow
Disabling discrepancies are listed in ___
Each asset’s Operator’s Handbook
The Operator’s Handbook for the ‘25 RB-HS & RB-S is ___
COMDTINST M16114.37 (series)
Indicates the asset is safe to operate
An up arrow
The entry of a disabling discrepancy in the EAL will cause the asset condition to ___
Automatically change to down
A problem with an asset
Discrepancy
All discrepancies on Bravo assets must be corrected or deferred within ___
24 hours
All deferred maintenance actions shall be authorized by ___ prior to release of the asset for a mission
The sector engineering officer or designated representative
A discrepancy may be ____ when it is not disabling
Carried Forward
A discrepancy may be ___ when it is not disabling, not mission generated, and insignificant
Squawked
A non disabling discrepancy requiring parts may be designated as ___ when the discrepancy requires parts that are not available
Parts Pending
A maintenance action that resolves a discrepancy
Corrective Action
___ is a program that ensures a second set of eyes and expertise reviews critical maintenance actions
Quality Assurance
Required for any asset having undergone maintenance actions requiring functional checks or attaining bravo status
Maintenance Release
Ensures that all corrective actions were properly taken
Maintenance Release
Who is the Maintenance Release authority
Sector EO or their designated representative
Makes the asset not serviceable
Disabling discrepancy
Three actions required for a disabling discrepancy
Asset status
QA
Maintenance Release
Three types of asset mission inspections
Pre-Mission/Servicing Inspection
Thru-Mission Inspection
Post-Mission Inspection
A thorough inspection accomplished prior to the first mission of the day
Pre-Mission/Servicing Inspection
A Pre-Mission/Servicing Inspection remains in effect for ____ provided ___
24 hours
No subsequent maintenance or mission operations have been performed
This inspection consists of checking the asset for mission preparedness by visual examination and operational checks to discover defects which, if not corrected, could adversely affect safety or mission accomplishment
Pre-Mission/Servicing Inspection
A turnaround inspection completed after the first and each subsequent mission of the day which remains in effect for 24 hours provided no subsequent maintenance or mission operations have been performed
Thru-Mission Inspection
An inspection accomplished after each mission and remains in effect for 24 hours provided no subsequent maintenance or mission operations have been performed
Post-Mission Inspection
This inspection consists of checking the asset to determine if it is suitable for continued use by performing a visual inspection of certain components, systems, or areas to assure no defects exist which would be detrimental
Post-Mission Inspection
The person with the authority to sign tags/labels to be issued or cleared
Authorising officer
Person responsible for ensuring that the persons assigned to make a tag-out are qualified to perform the duties
Authorising officer
___ shall designate the authorising officer in writing
CO
Precaution to provide temporary special instructions or to indicate that unusual caution must be exercised to operate equipment
Caution tag
Prohibiting operation of equipment that could jeopardize the safety of personnel or equipment, systems, or components
Danger tag
Laminated danger tags, intended for repeated use, are authorised only for ___
Designated PMS actions
Identifies instruments that are out of calibration and will not accurately indicate parameters
Out of Calibration label
Colour of Out of Calibration label
Orange
Colour of Out of Commission label
Red
Identifies instruments that will not correctly indicate parameters because the instruments are defective or isolated from the system
Out of Commission label
This label indicates that the instrument is unreliable and must be repaired and recalibrated, or reconnected to the system before use
Out of Commission label
Any activity other than the ship’s force, involved in the maintenance of the ship
Repair activity
The term used to identify personnel assigned to the ship, who maintain and operate the ship’s systems and equipment
Ship’s force
Danger/Caution Tag-Out Record Sheets and continuation sheets in the working section of the log
Active log/record sheets
Danger/Caution Tag-Out Record Sheets that are maintained for 6 months
Inactive log/record sheets
How long are inactive tag-out logs maintained for?
6 months
Process used by the authorising officer to deem equipment to be operational and placed back into service
Tag clearance
Provides a standardised tagging procedure for CG cutters and small boats
Equipment tag-out log
Used to prevent improper operation of systems or equipment
Equipment tag-out procedures
Two tag-out logs are required to be maintained on which three cutters?
WHEC
WMEC
MAGB
When two tag-out logs are required, what is each one required for?
Operations
Engineering
On cutters with a single tag-out log who maintains it?
The engineering department
Used for tagging out all ship’s systems and equipment maintained on the bridge which are not under the engineering department
Operations department tag-out log
Used for tagging out the propulsion plant, auxiliary, electrical, and DC control systems and equipment
Engineering department tag-out log
Record of authorisation for each effective tag-out action
Tag-out log
Equipment tag-out procedure (COMDTINST)
COMDTINST 9077.1 (series)
When a tag-out will affect another authorising officer, the initiating party shall obtain ___
Verbal concurrence from that officer to tag-out the system in question
The authorising officer shall notify the ____ before authorising the tag-out
Cognizant department head
Person ultimately responsible for the safety of all maintenance personnel and for protection of the cutter’s equipment
CO
Who removes a tag?
The person who attached it
Who authorises tag removal
Authorising officer
Do what before working on a circuit or electrical equipment
Test the circuit for voltage with a voltmeter or voltage tester
Contains the information necessary to properly and effectively place tags to prevent improper operation when a component, equipment, system, or portion of a system is isolated for the accomplishment of PMS maintenance requirements
Tag Guide List (TGL)
Who’s permission is required to tag-out main propulsion equipment
EOW
TGL
Tag Guide List
Maintained in the same location as the equipment tag-out and will be a notebook in which the issue of laminated red tags used for designated PMS maintenance action will be recorded
PMS Danger Tag Record
What must be noted at the top of the first page of the PMS danger tag record?
The number of laminated danger tags issued to the department
The authorising officer shall record the return of tags in the PMS danger record by ___
Lining out and initialing the tag issued entry
The authorising officer authorises the use of labels by ___
Signing the label and the Instrument Log
Checks and audits of all tag-outs are required to be performed once every ___
2 weeks
Who is responsible for ensuring that checks and audits of all tag-outs are performed once every two weeks?
Cognizant department head
Where should the annotation of a missing or damaged tag be made?
In the Clearance/Position Condition column, on the line corresponding to the tag number
Tag numbering shall start on ___ at number ____
1 October
E-001
What are templates for generating maintenance tasks is CMplus?
Master Tasks
What maintenance term in CMplus is used to handle the scheduling of maintenance and unit operations within a specific time frame?
Maintenance Scheduler
What is an annual report containing information about Naval Engineering inspections, files, programs, parts, tests, and PMS data?
Cutter Engineering Report
What is a report about maintenance performed during a specific time period by a work center?
Maintenance Summary Report
What is a detailed annual PMS report?
Annual PM Summary
What is a report that shows progress on a Shore Maintenance Project?
SMP Completion Report
What type of drawings describe HM&E, ordnance and electronic systems?
Engineering drawings
What reference does NE-TIMS use to organise technical manuals for a particular platform or asset?
SWBS & NSTM
What is the username and password that should be used the first time you log into NE-TIMS?
Guest and Guest
In NE-TIMS, what is the format of most CG technical publications?
Adobe Acrobat
What is the electronic information system that contains supply information for all parts in the Federal Supply System?
FEDLOG
What does NIIN stand for?
National Item Identification Number
The ___ and ____ of the maintenance event determines which maintenance category will be used
Complexity
Magnitude
All CG modernised asset systems and sub-systems are identified by a ___
Component End Item Number
