Natops Flashcards
What does NATOPS stand for?
Naval air training and operating procedures standardization
When was natops stablished?
1961
When was the NAMP stablished?
1959
Why was NATOPS stablished?
To reduce the rate of major naval aviations mishaps and improve combat readiness
What does the CNO NATOPS coordinator do?
Represents CNO NATOPS policy at all NATOPS review conferences
What does the NATOPS advisory group do?
Composed of various people to advise
What does the NATOPS model manager do?
Administers the NATOPS program for a specific aircraft model or aviation-related system
What does the NATOPS program manager do?
Assigned by the NATOPS model manager to perform administrative responsibilities for the NATOPS program and act on behalf of the model manager
what does the NATOPS evaluator do?
A highly qualified aircrew-member assigned to a NATOPS evaluation unit
What does a NATOPS instructor do?
Administers the NATOPS evaluation program within a squadron or unit
State the purpose of a NATOPS evaluation
And evaluation of individual pilot or crew-member to see if they are ready to fly/perform
Explain the procedure outlines in NATOPS for engine before start
Start: wheels shall be chocked, parking brake set, when applicable intake screens shall be installed on jet aircraft. Prior to start jet engines,intake and surrounding ground/deck shall be inspected to eliminate possibility of FOD.
Explain the procedure outlines in NATOPS for engine start
When engine is started for testing purpose, the plane shall be tied down.
When engine is started personnel with adequate fire extinguishing equipment, if available, shall be stationed in the immediate vicinity of the aircraft
Define warning
An operating procedure, practice or condition that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed.
Define caution
An operating procedure, practice or condition that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed
