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QUESTION 1

_______________________________ is the maintenance mission. The maintenance function ensures assigned aircraft and equipment are _____________________ to meet mission needs AFI 21-101, para 1.3

ANSWER

- Aircraft and equipment readiness - safe, serviceable, and properly configured

QUESTION 2

_________________ identifies abort reason and assigns responsibility 21-101 Table 4.3

ANSWER

Deviation Cause Code

QUESTION 3

Occurs on the next sortie or attempted sortie after corrective action has been taken and the system or sub-system indicates the same malfunction when operated AFI 21-101, para 3.4.1.61. MXG/CC Responsibilities

ANSWER

Repeat Discrepancy

QUESTION 4

System or subsystem indicates same malfunction Occurs on the second through fourth sortie or attempted sortie after corrective action is taken AFI 21-101, para 3.4.1.61. MXG/CC Responsibilities:

ANSWER

Recurring Discrepancy

QUESTION 5

Signed off only after thorough troubleshooting AFI 21-101, para 3.4.1.61. MXG/CC Responsibilities:

ANSWER

Cannot Duplicate (CND)

QUESTION 6

Authorized to impound aircraft or equipment Appoints impound official AFI 21-101, Chap. 9

ANSWER

Impoundment Authority:

QUESTION 7

The MXG/CC and MXG/CD (or equivalents) can release aircraft and equipment Can be delegated in writing AFI 21-101, Chap. 9

ANSWER

Impoundment Release Authority

QUESTION 8

Will be MSgt or above and is appointed by Impoundment Authority Individual investigates mishaps / files report AFI 21-101, Chap. 9

ANSWER

Impoundment Official:

QUESTION 9

Impoundment reasons

ANSWER

-Ground or flight mishaps as defined in AFI 91-204 -Uncommanded flight maneuver -Flight control malfunction -Intentional damage, tampering, or sabotage -Engine anomalies -Inadvertent release or explosive mishap -Physiological incidents -In-flight fire

QUESTION 10

Management tool Provides supervisors with a listing of personnel qualified for critical tasks... AFI 21-101, Table 14.1

ANSWER

Special Certification Roster (SCR)

QUESTION 11

Removing a part from one broken aircraft to repair another aircraft with higher priority AFI-21-101 para. 14.8.4)

ANSWER

Cannibalization (CANN)

QUESTION 12

individual observed performing an unsafe act

ANSWER

Detected Safety Violation (DSV)

QUESTION 13

individual performing maintenance without proper technical data available, available but not in use or not following the correct sequence of steps

ANSWER

Technical Data Violation (TDV

QUESTION 14

an unsafe condition, other than a DSV, chargeable to the work center supervisor - documented even when it is impossible to determine who created the condition

ANSWER

Unsatisfactory Condition Report (UCR)

QUESTION 15

Wing CV assigns _______________ -Normally in QA -Investigates FOD incidents -Inspects facilities/hangar areas -Informs wing agencies of FOD hazards

ANSWER

FOD monitor

QUESTION 16

Aircraft that have not flown for 30-59 consecutive days

ANSWER

Category 1

QUESTION 17

Aircraft that have not flown for 60-89 consecutive days

ANSWER

Category 2

QUESTION 18

Aircraft that have not flown for 90 or more consecutive days

ANSWER

Category 3

QUESTION 19

If less than 700 personnel in this squadron it is a __________.

ANSWER

Maintenance Sq (MXS)

QUESTION 20

If more than 700 personnel in this squadron it may split into what 2 squadrons?

ANSWER

CMS and EMS

QUESTION 21

Which flights are under CMS?

ANSWER

Accessories, Avionics, Propulsion, TMDE

QUESTION 22

What SECTION of Accessory Flight Repairs, Functionally Checks, & Inspects Fuel Systems, Fuel Tanks, Hydrazine systems, & Related Components Provides Hydrazine Safety Training

ANSWER

Fuels System Section Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.5.4.1

QUESTION 23

What SECTION of Avionics flight Performs off-equipment maintenance and/or CND screening on communication/navigation components and systems

ANSWER

Communication Navigation Section Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.8.8

QUESTION 24

Comm/Nav Section Maintain the following components

ANSWER

-Radar altimeter -HF and UHF radios -IFF -ADF -TACAN -Cockpit Voice Recorder -ELT -Secure voice -GPS Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.8.8.3

QUESTION 25

Which section of Avionics Flight Performs off-equipment maintenance on GCS to include: Automatic Flight Controls Attitude Heading Reference system (AHRS) Inertial Nav System (INS) Nav Computers

ANSWER

Guidance/Control Systems Section (GCS) Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.8.10

QUESTION 26

Which FLIGHT Maintains aircraft engines, components and propellers Some flight are supported from an ERRC (Engine Regional Repair Center)

ANSWER

Propulsion Flight Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.12

QUESTION 27

Which SECTION Administratively falls under Group-level Maintenance Operations Physically located in Propulsion Flight Monitor engine removals and replacements, component tracking, engine TCTOs and TCIs, engine records in the MIS and CEMS

ANSWER

Engine Management Section

QUESTION 28

Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Flight Consists of what sections?

ANSWER

PMEL Lab Production Control Section Quality Program (QP) Section TODO/TODA Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.13

QUESTION 29

What does PMEL Lab do?

ANSWER

Maintains, calibrates and certifies TMDE, traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.13

QUESTION 30

Which TMDE Flight Consists of Customer Service, production scheduling and maintenance supply liaison AFSC 2R1X1 Schedulers should be assigned AFSC 2S0X1 Inventory Management Journeyman should also be assigned

ANSWER

Production Control Section

QUESTION 31

Production Scheduling balances incoming workload, manages and schedules TMDE TCTO's Schedules TMDE by first-in/first-out, based on what 3 categories?

ANSWER

-Emergency -Mission essential -Routine Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.13.6.2.9

QUESTION 32

What flights are in EMS?

ANSWER

AGE, Armament, Fabrication, Mx, Munitions

QUESTION 33

This section is located in Fabrication and determines structural integrity of aircraft, engines, specified components and AGE through a variety of inspections.

ANSWER

Non-Destructive Inspection Section (NDI) Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.9

QUESTION 34

Who has overall responsiblity for the base CDDAR program

ANSWER

Maintenance Group Commander

QUESTION 35

Each installation will develop Wing CDDAR procedures and publish a supplemental AFI that includes what 3 things?

ANSWER

-Rapid removal -Hot brakes -Off base CDDAR Ref: AFI 21-101 para 3.4.1.29

QUESTION 36

What 5 CDDAR exercises will Mx Flight conduct on a periodic basis?

ANSWER

-Conduct crash recovery exercises at least annually -Involve all wing agencies -Simulate lifting of operational aircraft -Attach and apply tension to lifting cables at least every three years -Demonstrate crash recovery equipment Ref: AFI 21-101 para 14.10.2

QUESTION 37

What are the two basic duties of QAE

ANSWER

-Observing (surveillance of contractor performance) -Documenting (contractor performance that was observed)

QUESTION 38

-Evaluate contractor in mishap investigations -Develop monthly surveillance schedules -Perform MASO duties (if applicable) -Maintain MIS proficiency for surveillance purposes ... are all requirements for what?

ANSWER

Contract Maintenance/QAE

QUESTION 39

This individual has the legal authority to act as an agent between government & the contractor, works with JAG on contract legality, Awards, Modifies, Changes, or terminates contracts, and monitors contractors performance to ensure compliance with terms of contract

ANSWER

Contracting Officers

QUESTION 40

-Used to determine the urgency of the need and management actions required in the event supply is zero balance -Two-Digit alpha/numeric code (AA, AG, AM)

ANSWER

Urgency of Justification Code (UJC)

QUESTION 41

Who has ultimate responsibility of supply discipline?

ANSWER

Commanders at all levels

QUESTION 42

Who Ensure subordinates practice good supply discipline

ANSWER

Supervisors

QUESTION 43

This individual manages the following: -Maximum bin quantity is 200% -Prepares and takes care of any shadow boards -Provides adequate storage facilities, including bins - These items are XB3

ANSWER

Bench Stock Monitor

QUESTION 44

This request is filed when there is a CANN action and a part on order receives a new end item

ANSWER

Mark For

QUESTION 45

Provides Wing leadership forum to evaluate current aircraft weapons Systems recourse & support status Highlights problem areas / Focuses on local repair initiatives Chaired by WG/CV

ANSWER

Intermediate Repair Enhancement Program Meetings (IREP)

QUESTION 46

Located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma Contains three depot facilities Two supply chain wings (GLSC) Focused on sustainment activities of existing weapon systems

ANSWER

AF Sustainment Center

QUESTION 47

Regionalized intermediate-level maintenance for commodities such as engines, wheel & tire assemblies, and other aircraft components

ANSWER

Centralized Repair Facility (CRF)

QUESTION 48

This is For ground servicing and Hot Refueling

ANSWER

Single Point Receptacle (SPR)

QUESTION 49

These individuals track Engine removals and replacements Component tracking Engine TCTOs and TCIs Engine records

ANSWER

Base Engine Managers (BEM)

QUESTION 50

Do not launch or enter aircraft into a ____________ with a known inoperative IFF Mode IV system IAW AFI 21-101, para 14.37.1.3.

ANSWER

contingency zone

QUESTION 51

Conducts weapon standardization and evaluation program Trains, evaluates, and certifies lead/load crews Monitors certification and training documents Reviews/approves AFTO Forms 22 IAW AFI 21-101 Monitors and evaluates Lead Crew

ANSWER

Load Standardization Crew (LSC)

QUESTION 52

The MXG/CC can authorize Load Standardization Crews to de-arm/arm/unload ____________ on which they are not qualified, providing appropriate technical data is used

ANSWER

transient aircraft

QUESTION 53

Who is responsible to enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

ANSWER

Commanders, Functional Managers, and Supervisors at all Levels

QUESTION 54

Responsible to Wing Commander Chairs daily mx production meeting The wing's senior maintenance manager

ANSWER

MXG/CC

QUESTION 55

Responsible to MXG/CC Ensures: -Manning -Adequate levels of supervision -Environmental, Safety, Occupational Health, EPA compliance -Radiation protection program implemented -Strict adherence to technical data

ANSWER

Squadron CC

QUESTION 56

-Act as advisor to SQ/CC on technical matters -Complete focus on mx mission -Manages mission resources -Enforces strict TO adherence

ANSWER

MOO/MX SUPT

QUESTION 57

-Manage shift manpower distribution/make adjustments -Execute Sq's Mishap Prevention Program -Enforce lock-out/tag-out procedures -Enforce strict adherence to technical data -Ensure forms & MIS are accurate -Evaluate mx quality/qualifications/training Responsible to MOO for sortie gen, management, and trng

ANSWER

Flight CC/Flight Chief or AMU OIC/Superintendent

QUESTION 58

-Allocates personnel/resources to production effort -Reviews PRDs & aborts to ensure proper mx actions are taken -Monitor phase/isochronal/periodic/Home Station Check flow -Ensure sufficient number engine run qualified prsnl -Chair daily AMU mx production meeting

ANSWER

AMU OIC/Superintendent

QUESTION 59

-Responsible to Flt CC/Chief or AMU OIC/Chief -Responsible for all assigned personnel: Leadership, Supervision, Training

ANSWER

Section NCOIC

QUESTION 60

-Directs overall mx effort of unit & monitors production -Will be senior NCO or civilian equivalent -Enforce strict adherence to tech data -Signs ER when authorized by MXG/CC

ANSWER

Production Superintendent

QUESTION 61

Works for Pro Super - together they ensure production

ANSWER

Flightline Expediter

QUESTION 62

Primary duty is service & inspect

ANSWER

Aircraft Section (crew chief)

QUESTION 63

Who: -Requisitions part/notifies expeditor if back ordered -Maintains Quick Reference List -Track Due-In From Mx (DIFM) assets -Controls tail number bin (TNB)

ANSWER

AMU Supply Support Element

QUESTION 64

Generation Mx Plan, Reflects hour sequence of all actions necessary to launch aircraft

ANSWER

AF Form 2408

QUESTION 65

Generation Sequence Action Schedule, Reflects actions necessary to generate a specific line number

ANSWER

AF Form 2409

QUESTION 66

Who evaluates quality of mx accomplished, Works directly for MXG/CC

ANSWER

QA

QUESTION 67

Deficiency Reporting (DR) QDR/PQDR Items that impact operational safety, suitability & effectiveness of systems or equipment is part of what program

ANSWER

Product Improvement Program (PIP)

QUESTION 68

What are the QA managed programs?

ANSWER

-Product Improvement Program (PIP) -Impoundments -Functional Check Flights (FCF)/Operational Check Flight (OCF) -Weight & Balance (W&B) - Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO)

QUESTION 69

What TOs are used to determine weight and balance?

ANSWER

TO 1-1B-50 and acft -5

QUESTION 70

What TO provides guidance for TODO

ANSWER

TO 00-5-1

QUESTION 71

How long does an individual stay in QA?

ANSWER

Minimum 24 months Maximum 36 months

QUESTION 72

Maximum allowable minor findings a process may be charged to be rated pass or fail

ANSWER

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

QUESTION 73

A required inspection/TO step missed/improperly completed A specific work card item or TO step, note, caution, or warning missed

ANSWER

CAT 1

QUESTION 74

An obvious defect, which could have been readily detected\ Not a specific work card item or TO step, Note, caution or warning

ANSWER

CAT 2

QUESTION 75

Endangers personnel Jeopardizes equipment or system reliability Affects safety of flight Warrants discontinuing process or operation

ANSWER

Major

QUESTION 76

Unsatisfactory condition requiring repair or correction Does not endanger personnel, safety of flight, jeopardize equipment reliability, or warrant discontinuing a process or equipment operation

ANSWER

Minor

QUESTION 77

Complex tasks affecting safety of flight Require mandatory call-in to QA

ANSWER

Key Task List KTL

QUESTION 78

List of inspections that must be performed regularly

ANSWER

Routine Inspection List (RIL)

QUESTION 79

proposal that is a recommendation to change operation, use, or appearance of AF equipment

ANSWER

Modification

QUESTION 80

Primary purpose is to track, analyze, & present information Provide data for senior leadership to assess unit/fleet health

ANSWER

Mx Management Analysis (MMA)

QUESTION 81

First Look Capability process is completed NLT _________

ANSWER

March

QUESTION 82

NLT _______ or within 10 working days after receipt of the planning factors, provide PS&D, SQ/CCs, and OSS Scheduling with the following factors: # of Aircraft available by month (training considered) Projected airframe capability statement

ANSWER

1 Sep

QUESTION 83

OS Ops Officer Provides Flying hours, UTE rates, & Alert requirements to maintenance supervision/PS&D NLT ____________ before the beginning of the quarter:

ANSWER

25 days

QUESTION 84

PS&D Develops quarterly plan, starting in Oct, on three AF Form ________s (current month plus 2)

ANSWER

2401

QUESTION 85

OG/MXG CC Co-chairs Quarterly planning meeting NLT ____ days before the next quarter

ANSWER

14

QUESTION 86

__________ is defined as a reduction or loss of sorties/hours that occur due to Air aborts, Ops or MX failure during flight, Ground aborts, After crew show, before take-off, managed by Analysis (MMA)

ANSWER

Attrition

QUESTION 87

When lead jet cancels or aborts, wingman jet must also cancel or abort

ANSWER

Sympathy

QUESTION 88

The weekly schedule is signed but what 3 individuals?

ANSWER

-Operations Group Commander -Maintenance Group Commander -Wing Commander

QUESTION 89

The weekly schedule must be published by PS&D NLT ___________ prior to effective week

ANSWER

NLT (1200 hrs) Friday

QUESTION 90

Scheduled changes must be coordinated and documented on AF Form _______, "Weekly/Daily Flying Schedule Coordination"

ANSWER

2407

QUESTION 91

Changes to next weeks schedule made prior to 1600 hours local on the Friday preceding the affected week

ANSWER

Pen and ink

QUESTION 92

Supervisors must document safety-related training on __________, Employee Safety and Health Record, equivalent form or electronic database.

ANSWER

AF IMT 55

QUESTION 93

What are the Landing Status codes?

ANSWER

Code 0 Ground Abort Code 1 Aircraft Mission capable with no additional discrepancies Code 2 Aircraft or system has minor discrepancies assignment. Code 3 Aircraft or system has major discrepancies Code 4 Aircraft or system has suspected or known radiological, chemical, or biological contamination. Code 5 Aircraft or system has suspected or known battle damage.

QUESTION 94

Table 4.2. System Capability Code 0

ANSWER

System flown with a known discrepancy, no additional discrepancies Noted. System can be used.

QUESTION 95

Table 4.2. System Capability Code 1

ANSWER

System used and performed satisfactorily. No maintenance required.

QUESTION 96

Table 4.2. System Capability Code 2

ANSWER

System used and performed satisfactorily. A minor malfunction exists, but system is capable of further mission assignment.

QUESTION 97

Table 4.2. System Capability Code 3

ANSWER

System performance was unsatisfactory. This system did not cause an abort.

QUESTION 98

Table 4.2. System Capability Code 4

ANSWER

System performance was unsatisfactory. This system caused or contributed to an abort.

QUESTION 99

Table 4.2. System Capability Code 5

ANSWER

System out of commission prior to takeoff.

QUESTION 100

Table 4.2. System Capability Code 6

ANSWER

System installed but not used.

QUESTION 101

Table 4.2. System Capability Code 7

ANSWER

System not installed.

QUESTION 102

Table 4.2. System Capability Code 8

ANSWER

Aircraft or system has suspected or known radiological/biological contamination

QUESTION 103

What are the 3 most common Deviation Cause Codes?

ANSWER

-GAA Ground Abort, before engine start, maintenance -GAB Ground Abort, after engine start, before taxi, maintenance -GAC Ground Abort, after taxi, maintenance

QUESTION 104

What sections make up the Propulsion Flight

ANSWER

-JEIM - Supply Section -Test Cell - Module/Accessory Repair - Small Gas - Propeller Section

QUESTION 105

What sections make up Maintenance Flight?

ANSWER

-Repair & Reclamation Section (R&R) -Wheel & Tire Section (W&T) -Aircraft Inspection Section (Phase/ISO) -Refurbishment Section (optional) - Transient Aircraft (TA)

QUESTION 106

Who is responsible to ensure the development of a local flightline clothing policy aimed at FOD prevention

ANSWER

Base Commander

QUESTION 107

What is the basis for allocating resources, Manpower, equipment and flying hour funds "total aircraft inventory"?

ANSWER

aircraft your authorized PAA

QUESTION 108

Which squadron fabricates parts repairs engines and repairs age?

ANSWER

MXS

QUESTION 109

What type of inspection is described as additional step and critical point?

ANSWER

IPI

QUESTION 110

Who chairs the FOD meeting?

ANSWER

Wing/CV

QUESTION 111

Who serves as the DOP program manager at the Base?

ANSWER

Wing/CV

QUESTION 112

What flight repairs precision measurement equipment?

ANSWER

TMDE

QUESTION 113

Which function produces TMDE schedules?

ANSWER

Customer Service Function

QUESTION 114

TMDE if you have a one of a kind TMDE that is inoperable or due calibration and you have a work stoppage?

ANSWER

Emergency

QUESTION 115

TMDE item that is part of a deployment package?

ANSWER

Mission Essential

QUESTION 116

Help from DEPOT for Mx assist what TO would you use to request technical advice, assistance or disposition beyond TO limits?

ANSWER

TO-107

QUESTION 117

Phase in conjunction with Depot, what form would you use (defects that are not included in the Depot work package)?

ANSWER

AFTO-103

QUESTION 118

Who's responsible for establishing CDDAR?

ANSWER

MXG/CC

QUESTION 119

Who chairs the IREP (Intermediate Enhancement Repair Program) program?

ANSWER

Wing/CV

QUESTION 120

LRS provides equipment custodian on what?

ANSWER

CA/CRL

QUESTION 121

MRT team what should they be able to do on a jet that's broken?

ANSWER

Sign off red x's, IPI's, perform engine runs

QUESTION 122

Supply codes... 2 digit alpha/numeric code that is used to determine the urgency of the need and management actions required in the event supply is zero balance?

ANSWER

UJC-Urgency Justification Code

QUESTION 123

Consolidates repairs such as engines (when you send in a bad part they send you a serviceable one) and DOES NOT compete with DEPOT?

ANSWER

CRF-Centralized Repair Facility

QUESTION 124

What publication contains Explosive Safety ?

ANSWER

AFMAN 91-201

QUESTION 125

Who monitors load crews/lead crews?

ANSWER

LSC-Load Standardization Crew

QUESTION 126

How are the Load Crews Certified?

ANSWER

Munitions aircraft and load position

QUESTION 127

Who within the squadron advises the Squadron commander on technical matters?

ANSWER

MOO

QUESTION 128

Who manages the SCR?

ANSWER

MOO

QUESTION 129

Who authorizes CANN?

ANSWER

Pro-Super

QUESTION 130

Who standardizes procedures between two different AMU's?

ANSWER

MOO

QUESTION 131

Where does Debrief reside?

ANSWER

In each of the AMU's

QUESTION 132

What organization does all of your visual aids such as the morning meeting fall under?

ANSWER

MOC

QUESTION 133

What must you re-accomplish if Red Ball happens?

ANSWER

E/R-Exception of Release

QUESTION 134

Who is responsible for conducting Status of Training reviews?

ANSWER

Squadron Commander

QUESTION 135

AFI fully automated forms using doc reviews must be accomplished within?

ANSWER

60-days

QUESTION 136

What section is responsible for management of TCTO's?

ANSWER

PS&D

QUESTION 137

What Flight is comprised of MOC, Engine Management, and Data Analysis?

ANSWER

MOF-Maintenance Operation Flight or MXO

QUESTION 138

What section manages manning facilities and support agreements for the MXG?

ANSWER

Programs and Resources

QUESTION 139

What section maintains the TO improvement program?

ANSWER

QA

QUESTION 140

What is the (MSEP) Mx Standardization and Evaluation program?

ANSWER

Provide evaluation plans, lead command, and local mx directives, compliance with AF.

QUESTION 141

Operations Squadron Ops Officer provides AMU supervision for the following months/programs during which scheduling meeting of the month?

ANSWER

First Weekly Schedule meeting

QUESTION 142

If you don't have enough aircraft how do you prioritize them?

ANSWER

Alerts, HHQ taskings, Training

QUESTION 143

What are some of the MXG/CC's responsibilities?

ANSWER

-CDDAR -7-level waivers -Impound Release Authority -Considered the senior level Mx manager

QUESTION 144

What are some of the MXG/CV's responsibilities?

ANSWER

FOD, DOP, and IREP

QUESTION 145

AFI Supplements for other Supplements

ANSWER

AFI 33-360

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