Publications

Question 1

What are the different parts of coded AP system? E.g. AP 119F-1533-123

Answer 1

119 - Equipment group
F - Subgroup
15 - Equipment class
33 - Equipment variant
123 - Topic indicator

Question 2

What are the topics in an AP?

Answer 2

Topic 1 - General and Technical Information
Topic 2 - General Orders and Modification Leaflets
Topic 2 (N/A/R) - Support Authority General Orders, Special Instructions
Topic 3 - Illustrated Parts Catalogue
Topic 5F - Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Topic 6 - Repair and Reconditioning Instructions
Topic 7 - Preservation and Storage

Question 3

What are the different parts of a coded AESP? E.g. 2320-D-122-532

Answer 3

2320 - Group/Class of Equipment
D - Class sub-division
122 - Unique reference
532 - Category indicator, sub-category and level of information respectively.

Question 4

What form would you use to highlight an unsatisfactory feature in an AP?

Answer 4

RAF Form 765

Question 5

What form would you use to highlight an unsatisfactory feature in an AESP?

Answer 5

AESP Form 10

Question 6

Where would you find an AESP Form 10?

Answer 6

In the rear of the AESP

Question 7

How would you identify ‘New or amended matters’ in an AP?

Answer 7

2 triangles either side of the amended matter

Question 8

How would you identify previously amended material?

Answer 8

2 lines either side of the amended material

Question 9

What is an AIL?

Answer 9

Advanced Information Leaflet

Question 10

What is an SAL?

Answer 10

Service Amendment Leaflet

Question 11

What colour paper is an AIL issued on and where will it be placed?

Answer 11

Printed on blue paper, placed in the relevant AP opposite the page to which they refer

Question 12

What colour paper is an SAL issued on and where will it be placed?

Answer 12

Printed on yellow paper and placed in the relevant AP opposite the page which they refer

Question 13

Who is responsible for making AP amendments?

Answer 13

The AP Custodian