Volume 1, Unit 1 Flashcards
What forms the Maintenance Group? (MXG)
- Maintenance Operations Squadron (MOS)
- Maintenance Squadron (MXS)
- Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
Who does Quality Assurance directly work for?
The Maintenance Group commander
How does Quality Assurance identify negative trends and problem areas?
through evaluation and/or inspection
The Maintenance Operations Squadron (MOS) is directly responsible to the MXG commander for a variety of tasks in order to support the group production effort. Which tasks are these?
Administration, analysis, management, programs and resources necessary for group production effort
What are the main functions of the Maintenance Operation Squadron?
Monitor and coordinate sortie production, maintenance production, execution of flying and maintenance schedules, maintain visibility of fleet health indicators
In order for the Maintenance Operations Squadron to comply with requirements and to identify potential problems, what type of exchange is crucial?
The exchange of detailed info. between squadrons and the Maintenance Operations Center
Which two squadrons may the maintenance squadron be divided into?
The Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) and the Component Maintenance Squadron (CMS)
If you are assigned to the MXS or CMS/EMS, to which flights might you be attatched?
Propulsion Flight or Maintenance Flight work areas
What types of tasks do the Propulsion Flight perform?
Engine/module/prop/accessory disassembly, assembly, test and repair
If you are assigned to a specialist flight in the AMXS, which engine tasks may you be required to accomplish?
Troubleshooting engine malfunctions, component removal and replacement, compressor washes, performing inspections, and servicing
What is the purpose of the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP)?
Provides career field managers, commanders, training managers, supervisors, and trainers with the framework to plan, develop, conduct, manage, and evaluate a effective, productive, and efficient career field training program
What does the 4th positon of the AFSC 3A625 represent?
Skill Level
What is your title when you obtain the 5 skill level?
Journeyman
What skill level would you possess when you obtain the title “Superintendent”
9-level
How many months must you have in the Air Force before you must attend Airman Leadership School?
48 months
Why should you keep your CDC’s after you’ve completed them?
They will be used t test for Staff, Tech, and Master Sergeant under the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WASPS)
When you are promoted to the rank of Tech Sergeant, what school must you attend?
Noncomissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)
At what skill level is an airman expected to fill positions such as flight chief or production supervisor?
Superintendent (9-level)
What is the purpose and goal of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) program?
Ensure safe and healthy working conditions
What series of AFOSH standards govern occupational safety?
91-series publications
Who would you contact if you have questions regarding an unsafe condition?
- Supervisor
2. Unit Safety Representitive
What is the purpose of safety in the work area?
Prevent personal injury, equipment damage, and to save time and money
How can most hazardous situations be avoided?
Follow procedures, ask for help, and use PPE
List 4 good housekeeping practices.
- Wipe up spills as they occur
- Pick up oily rags and return them to proper containers
- Pick up foreign objects
- Get rid of clutter
How should you try to lift a heavy object?
With back straight, lifting with arms and legs.
What AFI outlines the responsibility of every position in the chain if command?
AFI 21-101
On what aspects of performing maintenance must all levels of supervision place emphasis?
Safety, Quality, Timliness
What types of maintenance actions are prohibited?
Shortcuts/ incomplete maintenance actions
What does maintenance discipline require of Maintenance personnel?
Display integrity& comply with all written guidance
What will happen to personnel who fail to uphold maintenance discipline?
They will be held accountable
What two things should you check to ensure the aircraft is safe for you to perform maintenance?
- Aircraft Forms
2. Personnel located around aircraft
Which aircraft forms should you check for entries that may prevent you from starting your assigned task?
- AFTO 781 H
2. AFTO 781 A
Why should you check with other people working inside or outside the aircraft prior to starting maintenance?
they may not have the proper entries in the forms before beginning their tasks.
What for is documented to identify an armed aircraft?
AFTO 781H
What are three types of equipment that produce radio frequency radiation?
High frequency radio transmitters, radar, and electronic countermeasure devices
What are the primary danger areas that exist around an operating engine?
Props, engine intakes, engine exhausts, turbine wheel and starter, “planes of rotation”, high frequency noise
When a prop is running, what are its two most dangerous areas?
- Plane of Rotation
2. Axis of Rotation
What causes danger in front of the intake of an operating engine?
the suction effect
What is the minimum safe distance that should be established in order to avoid the effects if and exhaust blast?
200ft
What is the best way to protect yourself from noise levels that can cause permanent hearing loss?
Wear earplugs and headsets and limit exposure to a minimum
Why should personnel exercise caution when approaching the plane of rotation of a helicopters main rotor blades?
The main rotor blades droop at decreased speeds
When approaching a leaving helicoper with blades rotating, what two things should maintenance personnel remember?
Crouch and remain in view of the operator
What are the primary factors that create static electricity?
Different movements or motions
What is effective grounding?
Providing a path for static electricity to flow into Earth
What is the purpose of bonding?
Eliminates differentials in electrical charges that exist or are generated between 2 components
At the locations where a bonding wire is attached, what surface requirements must be met?
Must be clean and unpainted
What should you do if the clothing you are wearing becomes soaked with fuel?
Go to a secure area, remove the clothes, shower, then wash clothes with soap and water.
What conditions could result from excessive inhalation of fuel or chemicals?
headaches, dizziness, loss of muscular coordination, and unconsciusness
Why should AF personnel be so concerned about FOD?
The damage it caused translates into the loss of resources, money, and even lives
What can happen to loose objects that are blown or washed onto the runway?
Engines may ingest them through their intake
Who is assigned as the FOD Prevention Program Manager?
The Vice Wing Commander?
Who is responsible for preventing FOD by looking for and removing hazards that could cause damage to equipment or loss of life?
Everyone
What must all workers account for at the beginning and end of each shift and maintenance action?
Tool Accountability
What should you do if you suspect that an item is lost on an aircraft and it is in an area where it can cause damage?
Place a red “X” in the aircraft forms along with a description and the last known location of the lost item
What should you wear when you are required to physically enter an intake or exhaust?
A buttonless, pocketless, zipperless bunny suit.
To whom should you report damaged paving in an aircraft parking areas and taxiways for immediate repair?
Base Airfield Manager
Into what two categories are hazardous materials divided?
- Health Hazards
2. Physical Hazards
What is the purpose of the hazard communication program?
Establishes training for employees on hazards associated with HAZMAT
Toxic materials are divided into what three general physical classifications
Solids, liquids, gases
What type of gas are we frequently exposed to during test cell and flight line operations?
Carbon Monoxide
Which physical form of HAZMAT enters the body easily and can cause rapid toxic reactions?
gaseous
What is the key factor in making the PPE program successful?
Your acceptance
What is a critical factor in PPE maintenance?
Inspect before and after use. Clean after use. Replace when needed.
What is normally used to clean protective equipment?
Soap and water
When you store PPE, from what are you protecting it?
Sunlight, heat, extreme cold, excessive moisture, and mechanical damage
What should the design of hazardous storage area allow for?
Inspections of leaks or damage and for the transfer of container contents in case container damage occurs
When removing spilled or leaking HAZMAT from the storage area, what should you never do?
Place incompatible types in the same containers
Where can you find the proper procedures for disposing of hazardous waste?
the MSDS
What are ways hazardous waste can be disposed of properly?
- Chemical physical treatment
- Biodegridation
- Incineration
- Land Disposal
- Off-site contract disposal
Who monitors flying and maintenance schedules and maintains visibility of fleet health?
Maintenance Operations Center (MOC)
When you are assigned to an equipment maintenance squadron as an engine troop, to what flight will you most likely be attached?
Maintenance
What does the fifth position of the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 3A652 represent?
Specific AFSC
What will your title be once you obtain the 7- level skill?
Craftsman
What type of training is provided to help you learn the knowledge portion of your job?
Career Development Course (CDC)
How many months must you be in the Air Force before you may attend the Airman Leadership School (ALS)?
48 months
The Air Force AFOSH standards are located within Air Force publication series
91
Which piece of safety equipment is required to avoid potential hazards when lifting heavy objects?
Safety toed boots
Which Air Force instruction defines quality maintenance and requires maintenance personnel to dispay integrity and comply with written guidance?
AFI 21-101
How far does a props axis of rotation extend?
10ft to the front and 5ft to the rear
When approaching or leaving a helicopter with the blades rotating, all personnel need to remain in full view of the
operator
FOD is normally caused by
people
During flight-line and test cell operations, you may be exposed to
carbon monoxide
Toxic materials are easiest to get into the body and cause rapid toxic reactions when they are in the form of
gases
Who is responsible with providing you with training in how to wear, use, and maintain PPE?
Your Supervisor
What would you usually use to clean and sanitize respirators?
Mild soap
HAZMAT waste storage areas must prevent
Unauthorized entry
Containers holding hazardous waste must be clearly marked to show the contents and
the date the waste began to accumiulate
A common method of disposing of hazardous waste is
Dilution
Which functions form the maintenance group?
Maintenance Operations, Aircraft Maintenance, Maintenance, QA
