Trans check Flashcards
Form 781 red “X”
Unsafe/unserviceable or non-airworthy. Will not be flown until the condition is corrected and/or the symbol is cleared.
Form 781 red “-“
Indicates the condition of the equipment is unknown and a more serious condition may exist.
Form 781 red “/“
A discrepancy exists on equipment, but is not sufficiently urgent or dangerous enough to warrant its grounding or discontinued use.
What is an ER?
The exceptional release serves as a certification that the authorized individual who enters their minimum signature has reviewed the active forms to ensure the aerospace vehicle is safe for flight.
Who can sign off an ER?
A list of personnel designated to sign the exceptional release will be approved by the GP/CC. These personnel must be an aircraft maintenance officer, SNCO, or their civilian equivalent. Also, when designated personnel are not available to sign the exceptional release, the aircraft commander will sign the release. When a release is signed by the aircraft commander, it is effective only for those flights in which the releasing aircraft commander participates as an aircrew member.
How long is an ER valid?
When an exceptional release is signed by a designated individual, it will not require another signature during the pre-flight validity. Unless additional red symbol discrepancies are encountered or the AFTO form 781H has to be removed as outlined in paragraph 5.1 3.1. When an additional symbol is entered or the form is removed, the prior signature is no longer valid and another exceptional release is necessary.
How long is a pre-flight inspection valid for?
72 hours
How long is a tire pressure check good for?
24 hours same day only
When should an overdue inspection be signed off?
Inspection based on flying time are due at end of flight on which the time is exceeded. Only overfly a time by 10% of the frequency of the inspection with maint/ops approval
Local sortie tire limit criteria
Do not accept if red cord is visible on the main gear tire and the nose gear tire is worn to the bottom of the tread groove
Out-and-back/cross-country tire limit criteria
Do not accept an aircraft if any cords are visible on the main gear tire and/or the nose gear tire has insufficient tread grooves for the time off-station
What does an FDR “maint” light indicate?
IDARS memory is 80% full or over-G may have occurred. Notify maintenance
What does an FDR “fail” light indicate?
IDARS has failed. Notify maintenance.
Acceptable taxi speeds: congested
5 to 7 knots/brisk walk
Acceptable taxi speeds: uncongested
AC discretion/15 knots
