Phase 1 Block 11

Question 1

When was NATOPS established by the US Navy?

Answer 1

NATOPS was established in 1961

Question 2

Why was NATOPS established?

Answer 2

As a positive approach towards improving combat readiness and achieving substantial reduction in aircraft mishaps

Question 3

In 1950 the US Navy/Marine Corps lost how many aircraft?

Answer 3

776 or 54 major mishaps per 10,000 flight hours

Question 4

In 1961 major mishaps went from 776 to what?

Answer 4

19 per 10,000 flight hours

Question 5

In 1970 major mishaps went from 19 to what?

Answer 5

9 or under 2 major mishaps per 10,000 flight hours

Question 6

What was the first standardization program initiated?

Answer 6

NAMP in 1959

Question 7

What was the second standardization program and when was it initiated?

Answer 7

Fleet Replacement Squadron in 1961

Question 8

What was the final major standardization program and when was it initiated?

Answer 8

NATOPS in 1961

Question 9

What is NATOPS?

Answer 9

A manual designed to standardize procedures for operating an aircraft

Question 10

What are the most dangerous times for maintenance and personnel?

Answer 10

During engine start, operation, and shutdown

Question 11

What is a warning in reference to NATOPS?

Answer 11

Operating procedure, practice, condition that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed

Question 12

What is a Caution, in reference to NATOPS?

Answer 12

Operating procedure, practice, condition that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed

Question 13

What is a Note, in reference to NATOPS?

Answer 13

Operating procedure, practice, condition that must be emphasized

Question 14

What does “Shall” mean, in reference to NATOPS?

Answer 14

Procedure that is mandatory

Question 15

What does “Should” mean, in reference to NATOPS?

Answer 15

Procedure that is recommended

Question 16

What does “May” mean, in reference to NATOPS?

Answer 16

“May”“Need Not” means the procedure is optional

Question 17

What does “Will” mean, in reference to NATOPS?

Answer 17

Indicates futurity does not indicate any degree of requirement for application of procedure

Question 18

Where is the visual identification marking located on an aircraft?

Answer 18

Vertical Stabilizer

Question 19

How would you recognize COMNAVAIRLANT?

Answer 19

1. First Character “A” through “M”
2. Second character “A” through “Z”

Question 20

How would you recognize COMNAVAIRPAC?

Answer 20

1. First Character “N” through “Z”
2. Second Character “A” through “Z”

Question 21

How would you recognize CNATRA?

Answer 21

1. First character “A” through “G”
2. No second character