Vol 1 Self Test 1-3, 5 Flashcards
How does the maintenance organization meet MAJCOM needs?
Organizing, equipping and training maintenance complexes as if we were fighting a war
What type of structure does the maintenance organization strive for to be most effective during war?
Decentralized
Under the wing structure, what two groups make up the maintenance functions?
Operations and Maintenance
Who is responsible to ensure the wing has a viable QA program?
MXG/CC
How are squadron commanders responsible to group commanders?
Squadron management
What is the flight commander/chief’s main responsibility?
Train, supervise, manage personnel
Who tracks “red ball” maintenance discrepancies?
Expediter
What is the function of the Mx group?
Support the sortie producing OG
What is the role of QA?
Find problem areas, assess training, determine A/C and equipment condition
What are the four basic principles of supply discipline?
- Maximize economical use
- Safeguard and preserve property
- Adhere to regs
- Screen supply stocks for excess
Who ensures all personnel are knowledgeable and trained in supply discipline?
Each commander and supervisor
When does excess property become surplus property?
When it is not needed by other AF units, other mil organizations, or other Federal agencies
What are two reasons property becomes obsolete?
Technological developments and varying military requirements
What is property accountability?
Obligation imposed on a person by law, lawful order, or reg for keeping accurate, auditable records of property
What is pecuniary liability and who has it?
Financial liability (pay for the stuff you lose/break), ALL Airmen
What are the three types of property responsibility?
Command, supervisory, custodial
The wing commander has just called jisnebebuf misusing truck. Bjshahdb command responsibility?
Making sure things are being used for their intended purpose
What determines how often a commander visits sections to observe supply discipline practices?
needs of the operation
How do commanders discharge their responsibility for keeping personnel informed of appropriate uses of AF property?
Through instructions and directives
Why are supervisors often given control over equipment and supplies?
They are usually located near the property and can control it more directly
When do you assume custodial responsibility for AF equipment?
Whenever it is in your possession
Boxes fall out of trucks, what do?
Put back in supply chain
Turn in unserviceable parts for what?
Repair activity
Commander transfer property responsibility how?
Designate a new custodian
Three DD forms for lost property
DD Form 1131, 362, 114
Cost $200 at top and $185 at bottom?
Individuals may be allowed 25% depreciation of cost
Report of survey when?
When an individual does not admit liability, or cost exceeds $500
Report of survey by who and when?
By person with custodial responsibility, within 30 days after loss or damage is discovered
What TO governs PQDR?
TO 00-35D-54-WA-1
What are the three main levels or activities in the PQDR process?
Originating, screening, action
Individuals at originating point?
Discoverer and reporter of deficiencies
Who monitors outstanding PQDRs?
Individuals in QA (screening point)
What PQDR category for major damage?
Cat 1
What Form do you use to submit a PQDR?
SF 368
How is PQDR tagged?
DD Form 1575/2332
What does a security classification guide identify?
Specific info, applicable to a system, which requires protection in the interest of national security
Who writes Sec Class guides?
Director of EWM
To whom do you go to interpret the classifications?
OPR
How far in advance send info to OPR for review if need disclose unclassified publicly?
45 days
Who decides when system can be declassified?
Only the agency that originally classified it
When can unclassified equipment become classified
When it shows/records classified info
What type of containers req for store classified?
Approved
Form for end of day sec checks?
SF 701
Who has the responsibility of determining area adequate protection for classified and approve storage?
Installation Commander
Items no no classified container?
Drugs, funds, jewels, weapons, precious metals
Who responsible for packaging classified in sealed containers?
Courier
What form is used to show who responsible for classified in sec container?
AF Form 12
Item top secret, who authorized to receive?
On supply roster
When should an installation activity commander not take sec measures for Secret or Confidential equip installed on nonpriority aircraft?
If the aircraft owner or user stays with aircraft
Who authorized to watch classified equipment visible from an aircraft and respond to emergencies?
US Citizens w/ clearance equal to equipment
Minimum months for 5-skill level?
12
When considered for trainer?
Complete ALS
When will you begin 7-level upgrade
SSgt Select
What skill level supervisor?
7
When NCO Academy?
Select for TSgt
Why was CTK program developed?
Eliminate FOD, reduce tool costs
What listing is your shop’s CTK based on?
Tools needed for job
Name the two types of CTKs found in EW work centers
Shop, dispatch/mobile
What is one method of tool arrangement that allow for quick and accurate inventories?
Shadowing
Why are tools marked and identified?
Discourage theft, FOD can be returned to shop
Normally, when are CTKs inventoried?
Begin/end shift, leaving AC
Why does the CTK custodian perform a comprehensive inventory of the CTK?
Extensive inspection of all tools
Who is responsible for checked out CTK?
Whoever checked it out
AFI for lost tool?
AFI 21-101
Role of a supervisor for tool procedures ?
Ensure personnel are familiar with lost tool procedures
First step if tool is not found?
Search immediate area
Which aircraft forms do you document for a lost tool?
Work Control Document, 781A
Lowest level authorization to clear a Red X for a lost tool?
MOO/MX SUPT
What does keeping positive control of maintenance tools produce?
Extra time
What are the units of force measured in when developing torque?
Pounds
Distance for torque?
Feet
UoM for torque?
Foot-lbs
When are torque requirements met?
When minimum is reached
What do if overtorqued bolt?
Loosen and start again
What property does curing type sealant have?
Application time
What can frequency energy leakage cause?
EM Interference
Five major structural areas of the B1-B?
Doors, Nacelles, Fuselage, Windows, Wings
Functions of nacelles on B1-B?
Support and aerodynamics for engines
What B1-B component allows the wings to have sweep movement?
Pivot pin
What are the B-2A structural areas?
1 Fwd center section, 2 aft center section, 3 wing assemblies, 4 control surfaces, 5 doors and windows
What is the purpose of the blade seals on the B2-A exterior doors?
Maintain hardness, critical and low observable regs
What air conditioning do?
Crew comfort
What electrical system equipment provides the in-flight electrical power requirements of the aircraft?
Generator
What systems provide line of sight , air to air and air to ground voice comms?
Radios
What system provides long distance comms?
HF
What system gives you global communications capability?
Satellite
What does secure system do?
Prevent eavesdropping
What function does the dependent navigation system perform?
Aid the aircrew in navigation
What is GPS used for?
Accurate position coordinates, altitude, speed, and time info
How does the radar altimeter determine aircraft altitude?
Pulses RF > ground > jet = time = distance
What system assists the pilot in flying the AC?
AFCS
What provides the avionic systems with operational flight software?
Mission computers
What information does the EW system provide?
Missile warning, radar warning, jamming, exp countermeasures
Why are ejection seats dangerous?
they blow aircrew
Hazards of power actuated surfaces?
Dangerous operation can kill or damage
What can you do to minimize the danger of exposing yourself to RF radiation?
Proper distance
What dangers are associated with the use of lasers?
Blindness
Battery safety hazards?
Explosion, acid leak, and fire
What should you do with compressed gas cylinders when they are not in use?
Caps over valves, secure cylinders
What do before Mx?
Safe for maintenance
Purpose of safing devices?
Prevent accidental movements of things
How are safing devices IDd?
Red “Remove Before Flight”
What is the correct procedure for grounding an aircraft?
Ground first, then AC
Who can perform Mx on explosive loaded AC?
Experienced and qualified personnel
Why must you install door pins on the landing gear?
Prevent inadvertent retractions
Where are the wheel chocks placed?
In front of and behind wheels
What must you check on the fire extinguisher near an AC?
Site gauge
