NATOPS Flashcards
What does NATOPS stand for?
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization
What does NATOPS do?
The NATOPS program is a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the aircraft mishap rate.
When was NATOPS established?
1961
What is one of the most dangerous times for maintenance and aircrews?
Engine start, operation and shutdown
What is a Warning?
An operating procedure, practice or condition, etc., that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed.
What is a Caution?
An operating procedure, practice or condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
What is a Note?
An operating procedure , practice, or condition, etc., that must be emphasized.
What does Shall mean?
Means a procedure that is mandatory.
What doe Should mean?
Means a procedure that is recommended
What does May mean?
“May” or “May not” mean the procedure is optional.
What is the identifier if an aircraft is assigned to COMNAVAIRLANT?
The first character shall be “A through M”; second character “A through Z”
What is the identifier if an aircraft is assigned to COMNAVAIRPAC?
The first character shall be “N through Z”; second character “A through Z”
What is the identifier if an aircraft is assigned to CNATRA?
The first character shall be “A through G”; and there is no second character
