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2AX5X Volume 1 Chapter 2
2AX5X Volume 1 Chapter 2 Self-Test Questions
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Aerospace Engineering
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06/22/2014

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Term
What is the basic function of maintenance?
Definition
To ensure assigned aircraft and equipment are safe, serviceable, and properly configured to meed mission needs.
Term
The degree of maintenance capability depends on what?
Definition
Mission requirements, economics of repair, transportation limitations, component reliability, workload agreements, facility requirements, frequency of tasks, and special training required.
Term
What are the two basic types of maintenance performed at unit level?
Definition
  1. On-equipment
  2. Off-equipment
Term
What does preventive maintenance on our equipment help ensure?
Definition
it is ready and available when needed.
Term
What TO describes preventative maintenance concepts?
Definition
00-20-1
Term
What, if properly used, helps determine where your organization has been, where you are going, and how (or if) you are going to get there?
Definition
Maintenance performance indicators
Term
Which MPI is is perhaps the best-know yardstick for measuring a maintenance unit's performance?
Definition
MC rate
Term
What are some of the isues that can contribute to a low MC rate?
Definition
Experiencing many hard breaks, parts supportability shrtfalls, workforce management issues, or high commitment rates.
Term
Which MPI is perhaps the most important and accurate measure of a unit's maintenance quality?
Definition
Repeat/Recur rate
Term
What can you do to contribute to keeping a low R/R rate?
Definition
Ensure that you always use the proper technical data in all parts of inspecting, troubleshooting, and reqairing aircraft.
Term
When are discrepancies considered deferred/delayed?
Definition
They are discovered and the decision is made to defer them; they are scheduled with a start date greater than five calendar days after the discovery date; or, they are AWPs with a valid off-base requisition.
Term
What should you do if you have a lot of DDs and it will be a long time before your aircraft is scheduled for extended downtime?
Definition
Cooridnate with your production superintendant and PS&D scheduler to get some downtime scheduled so that you can fix as many DDs as possible.
Term
List three processes of the MDD system.
Definition
  1. Collection
  2. Storage
  3. Retrieval
Term
What off-base agencies use the information provided through MDD?
Definition
AFMEA, MAJCOMS, DOD
Term
On base, which individuals receive MDD information feedback?
Definition
Base managers and supervisors
Term
Which major command is responsible for the overall material management of Air Force systems and equipment?
Definition
AFMC
Term
What does ACm provide unit managers the capability to determine?
Definition
Actual vs approved configuration of an aircraft.
Term
In what TO can you find the details for recording specific entries of AFTO 781 Series forms?
Definition
00-20-1
Term
What AFTO 781 series form is used for recording flight time, sorties, or evens for input into the MIS?
Definition
781
Term
What AFTO 781 series form is the identification document for the series binder?
Definition
781F
Term
Aircraft maintenance status and servicing information is entered on what AFTO 781 series form?
Definition
781H
Term
What AFTO 781 series form is used to record discrepancies discovered by aircrew or maintenance personnel?
Definition
781A
Term
What AFTO 781 series form is used to record engine oil time?
Definition
781J
Term
What AFTO 781 series form is used to record delayed discrepancies and calendar inspection information?
Definition
781K
Term
What AFTO 781 series form is a continuation of the calendar and hourly inspection item schedule shown on AFTO Form 781K?
Definition
781D
Term
What AFTO 781 series form contains basic information to aid in making entries on the 781A and 781K forms?
Definition
781M
Term
What is AFTO Form 95 used for?
Definition
For a permanent record of significant maintenance actions on aerospace equipment including engines, engine modules, and designated MDS specific -6 TO components.
Term
What happens to the AFTO form 95 when you remove and replace a component having an AFTO Form 95?
Definition
It accompanies the equipment when transfered.
Term
What is IMDS designed to give managers?
Definition
Visibility and control of resources at unit level.
Term
Which subsystem of IMDS provieds the capability to order needed parts?
Definition
IMDS CDB/SBSS
Term
Why are preventive maintenance schedules entered into IMDS?
Definition
To help track and report completion, deviation or rescheduling actions.
Term
What IMDS Subsystem provides information about jobs performed by maintenance activities?
Definition
IMDS JDD
Term
What is the purpose of the initial evaluation?
Definition
To determine what specific tasks the individual is or is not qualified to do.
Term
As a trainer, what is your responsibility in cases where a newcomer is qualified on a task required for the new work center?
Definition
Reverify their qualifications to ensure that they are still proficient to perform that task.
Term

What is the purpose of GAS

(graduate assessment survey)

Definition
Enables yout to tell the schoolhouse how they are doing.
Term
What is a CFETP?
Definition
A comprehensive education and training document that identifies life-cycle education and training requirements, training support resources, core home station training, and deployment/UTC task requirements for an entire AFS.
Term
In what part and section of the CFETP do you find information that identifies the duties, tasks, and technical references to support training?
Definition
Part II, section A
Term
What is TBA?
Definition
TBAis an Air Force Portal, web-based application providing Air Force personnel real-time visibility of qualifications, certificatins, and status of training.
Term
What is the purpose of TBA?
Definition
TBA allows authorized users with ready access to training related information currently maintained in many different places and not readily accessible to those who need the information.
Term
What is the description of the training manager's role in TBA?
Definition
This role has oversight of an organization.
Term
Who has ultimate responsibility for the personnel assigned?
Definition
Commander
Term
Who has the most capability in TBA?
Definition
Workcenter supervisor
Term
All users have access to this role.
Definition
Trainee
Term
Who manages one or more workcenters?
Definition
Flight Chief
Term
Who initiates task authentication within the ITP?
Definition
Trainer
Term
What makes up a TO library?
Definition
One or more current TOs with all changes, revisions, and supplements maintained on a continuing basis or a special-purpose library that might contain noncurrent TOs.
Term
Where would you find a transient aircraft library?
Definition
On bases where it's common to service or perform organizational- or intermediate-level maintenance on aircraft not normally assigned to the base.
Term
What information is required on a TO binder?
Definition
Binder number and the contents of the binder.
Term
What Group 1 TO number designates a utility aircraft?
Definition
1U
Term
What Group 1 TO number designates a trainer aircraft?
Definition
1T
Term
What Group 1 TO number designates an attack aircraft?
Definition
1A
Term
What Group 1 TO number designates a Bomber aircraft?
Definition
1B
Term
What Group 1 TO number designates a Fighter aircraft?
Definition
1F
Term
What group of a TO number tells you the type of TO
Definition
3rd Group
Term
What type TO is for maintenance instructions?
Definition
-2
Term
What type TO is a flight manual?
Definition
-1
Term
What type TO is an IPB
Definition
-4
Term
What type TO is the WUC manual?
Definition
-06
Term
What type TO has inspection requirements?
Definition
-6
Term
What are the functions of groups four through six of a TO number?
Definition
They further subdivide the TO into system and subsystems as applicable.
Term
ETIMS is web-based through the Air Force Portal to assist with what TO functions?
Definition
TO catalog search and ordering of TOs and TO account management.
Term
What's the purpose of the LOAP?
Definition
Provides a listing of all TOs that apply to a specific military system and related end items.
Term
What are the four major types of TOs
Definition
  1. Technical Manuals
  2. Abbreviated TOs
  3. TCTOs
  4. MPTOs (Methods and procedures TO)
Term
Describe the types of information found in technical manuals.
Definition
Instructions pertaining to operation, service, maintenance, inspection of complex weapons systems, and overhaul of component parts.
Term
How are the columns in Section I of the TS manual labeled?
Definition
Trouble, probable cause, and remedy.
Term
What schematic diagrams are included in Section II of the TS manual?
Definition
Schematics of each related system for that TO
Term
Name three types of abbreviated TOs.
Definition
  1. CLs (check lists)
  2. WCs (Work Cards)
  3. Charts
Term
Why does the Air Force use abbreviated TOs?
Definition
To simplify use.
Term
What are some examples of abbreviated CLs?
Definition
Aircraft towing, aircraft jacking, oxygen servicing, refueling and defueling, and engine run.
Term
What type of TO lists minimum inspection requirements?
Definition
WCs
Term
What are the five types of TCTOs covered in the text?
Definition
  1. Immediate action
  2. Urgent action
  3. Routine action
  4. Record
  5. Interim
Term
Which type of TCTO has red Xs around the first page?
Definition
Immediate Action
Term
What type of TCTO is issued for a potentially hazardous condition that could result in injury to personnel or damage to property?
Definition
Urgent Action
Term
Which TCTO is issued for a mechanical condition that would constitute a hazard through prolonged usage?
Definition
Routine Action
Term
Which TCTO does not list step-by-step procedures?
Definition
Record
Term
How are ITCTOs issued
Definition
By electronic means when urgent circumstances don't allow for a timely publication of emergency instructions.
Term
What category are MPTOs?
Definition
Category 00
Term
What form is used for TO improvement reporting?
Definition
AFIMT 22
Term
What are the three classifications of TO improvement reports?
Definition
  1. Emergency 
  2. Urgent
  3. Routine
Term
Emergency TO improvement reports are submitted for what reason?
Definition
When a fatality, serious injury, extensive damage, or destruction of equipment or property results or if it affcts the ability to achieve or maintain an operational posture, including work stoppage.
Term
What type of improvement report is submitted if safety could be jeopardized?
Definition
Urgent
Term
What type of report is for TO deficiencies and is processed within 45 days?
Definition
Routine
Term
What are the two categories of publications?
Definition
  1. Directive
  2. Non-directive

 

Term
What type of publication does not list procedures of detailed "how-to" instructions?
Definition
PD's (Policy Directives)
Term
What type of publication is used to direct action and ensure compliance across the Air Force?
Definition
Instruction
Term
Which type of directive publication has two categories - departmental and field level?
Definition
Manuals
Term
What is the purpose of an OI?
Definition
To assign responsibility, direct actions, and prescribe procedures.
Term
What nondirective publication that explains or instructs can be permanent?
Definition
VA
Term
Where can you find a listing of current Air Force manuals, pamphlets, instructions, and VAs (visual aids) online?
Definition
Air Force's E-publishing website
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