Afi 21 101
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_______________________________ is the maintenance mission. The maintenance function ensures assigned aircraft and equipment are _____________________ to meet mission needs AFI 21-101, para 1.3
- Aircraft and equipment readiness - safe, serviceable, and properly configured
_________________ identifies abort reason and assigns responsibility 21-101 Table 4.3
Deviation Cause Code
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
Repeat Discrepancy
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:
Recurring Discrepancy
Signed off only after thorough troubleshooting AFI 21-101, para 3.4.1.61. MXG/CC Responsibilities:
Cannot Duplicate (CND)
Authorized to impound aircraft or equipment Appoints impound official AFI 21-101, Chap. 9
Impoundment Authority:
The MXG/CC and MXG/CD (or equivalents) can release aircraft and equipment Can be delegated in writing AFI 21-101, Chap. 9
Impoundment Release Authority
Will be MSgt or above and is appointed by Impoundment Authority Individual investigates mishaps / files report AFI 21-101, Chap. 9
Impoundment Official:
Impoundment reasons
-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
Management tool Provides supervisors with a listing of personnel qualified for critical tasks... AFI 21-101, Table 14.1
Special Certification Roster (SCR)
Removing a part from one broken aircraft to repair another aircraft with higher priority AFI-21-101 para. 14.8.4)
Cannibalization (CANN)
individual observed performing an unsafe act
Detected Safety Violation (DSV)
individual performing maintenance without proper technical data available, available but not in use or not following the correct sequence of steps
Technical Data Violation (TDV
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
Unsatisfactory Condition Report (UCR)
Wing CV assigns _______________ -Normally in QA -Investigates FOD incidents -Inspects facilities/hangar areas -Informs wing agencies of FOD hazards
FOD monitor
Aircraft that have not flown for 30-59 consecutive days
Category 1
Aircraft that have not flown for 60-89 consecutive days
Category 2
Aircraft that have not flown for 90 or more consecutive days
Category 3
If less than 700 personnel in this squadron it is a __________.
Maintenance Sq (MXS)
If more than 700 personnel in this squadron it may split into what 2 squadrons?
CMS and EMS
Which flights are under CMS?
Accessories, Avionics, Propulsion, TMDE
What SECTION of Accessory Flight Repairs, Functionally Checks, & Inspects Fuel Systems, Fuel Tanks, Hydrazine systems, & Related Components Provides Hydrazine Safety Training
Fuels System Section Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.5.4.1
What SECTION of Avionics flight Performs off-equipment maintenance and/or CND screening on communication/navigation components and systems
Communication Navigation Section Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.8.8
Comm/Nav Section Maintain the following components
-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
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
Guidance/Control Systems Section (GCS) Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.8.10
Which FLIGHT Maintains aircraft engines, components and propellers Some flight are supported from an ERRC (Engine Regional Repair Center)
Propulsion Flight Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.12
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
Engine Management Section
Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Flight Consists of what sections?
PMEL Lab Production Control Section Quality Program (QP) Section TODO/TODA Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.13
What does PMEL Lab do?
Maintains, calibrates and certifies TMDE, traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.13
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
Production Control Section
Production Scheduling balances incoming workload, manages and schedules TMDE TCTO's Schedules TMDE by first-in/first-out, based on what 3 categories?
-Emergency -Mission essential -Routine Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.13.6.2.9
What flights are in EMS?
AGE, Armament, Fabrication, Mx, Munitions
This section is located in Fabrication and determines structural integrity of aircraft, engines, specified components and AGE through a variety of inspections.
Non-Destructive Inspection Section (NDI) Ref: AFI 21-101 para 5.9
Who has overall responsiblity for the base CDDAR program
Maintenance Group Commander
Each installation will develop Wing CDDAR procedures and publish a supplemental AFI that includes what 3 things?
-Rapid removal -Hot brakes -Off base CDDAR Ref: AFI 21-101 para 3.4.1.29
What 5 CDDAR exercises will Mx Flight conduct on a periodic basis?
-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
What are the two basic duties of QAE
-Observing (surveillance of contractor performance) -Documenting (contractor performance that was observed)
-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?
Contract Maintenance/QAE
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
Contracting Officers
-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)
Urgency of Justification Code (UJC)
Who has ultimate responsibility of supply discipline?
Commanders at all levels
Who Ensure subordinates practice good supply discipline
Supervisors
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
Bench Stock Monitor
This request is filed when there is a CANN action and a part on order receives a new end item
Mark For
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
Intermediate Repair Enhancement Program Meetings (IREP)
Located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma Contains three depot facilities Two supply chain wings (GLSC) Focused on sustainment activities of existing weapon systems
AF Sustainment Center
Regionalized intermediate-level maintenance for commodities such as engines, wheel & tire assemblies, and other aircraft components
Centralized Repair Facility (CRF)
This is For ground servicing and Hot Refueling
Single Point Receptacle (SPR)
These individuals track Engine removals and replacements Component tracking Engine TCTOs and TCIs Engine records
Base Engine Managers (BEM)
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.
contingency zone
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
Load Standardization Crew (LSC)
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
transient aircraft
Who is responsible to enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Commanders, Functional Managers, and Supervisors at all Levels
Responsible to Wing Commander Chairs daily mx production meeting The wing's senior maintenance manager
MXG/CC
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
Squadron CC
-Act as advisor to SQ/CC on technical matters -Complete focus on mx mission -Manages mission resources -Enforces strict TO adherence
MOO/MX SUPT
-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
Flight CC/Flight Chief or AMU OIC/Superintendent
-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
AMU OIC/Superintendent
-Responsible to Flt CC/Chief or AMU OIC/Chief -Responsible for all assigned personnel: Leadership, Supervision, Training
Section NCOIC
-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
Production Superintendent
Works for Pro Super - together they ensure production
Flightline Expediter
Primary duty is service & inspect
Aircraft Section (crew chief)
Who: -Requisitions part/notifies expeditor if back ordered -Maintains Quick Reference List -Track Due-In From Mx (DIFM) assets -Controls tail number bin (TNB)
AMU Supply Support Element
Generation Mx Plan, Reflects hour sequence of all actions necessary to launch aircraft
AF Form 2408
Generation Sequence Action Schedule, Reflects actions necessary to generate a specific line number
AF Form 2409
Who evaluates quality of mx accomplished, Works directly for MXG/CC
QA
Deficiency Reporting (DR) QDR/PQDR Items that impact operational safety, suitability & effectiveness of systems or equipment is part of what program
Product Improvement Program (PIP)
What are the QA managed programs?
-Product Improvement Program (PIP) -Impoundments -Functional Check Flights (FCF)/Operational Check Flight (OCF) -Weight & Balance (W&B) - Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO)
What TOs are used to determine weight and balance?
TO 1-1B-50 and acft -5
What TO provides guidance for TODO
TO 00-5-1
How long does an individual stay in QA?
Minimum 24 months Maximum 36 months
Maximum allowable minor findings a process may be charged to be rated pass or fail
Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)
A required inspection/TO step missed/improperly completed A specific work card item or TO step, note, caution, or warning missed
CAT 1
An obvious defect, which could have been readily detected\ Not a specific work card item or TO step, Note, caution or warning
CAT 2
Endangers personnel Jeopardizes equipment or system reliability Affects safety of flight Warrants discontinuing process or operation
Major
Unsatisfactory condition requiring repair or correction Does not endanger personnel, safety of flight, jeopardize equipment reliability, or warrant discontinuing a process or equipment operation
Minor
Complex tasks affecting safety of flight Require mandatory call-in to QA
Key Task List KTL
List of inspections that must be performed regularly
Routine Inspection List (RIL)
proposal that is a recommendation to change operation, use, or appearance of AF equipment
Modification
Primary purpose is to track, analyze, & present information Provide data for senior leadership to assess unit/fleet health
Mx Management Analysis (MMA)
First Look Capability process is completed NLT _________
March
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
1 Sep
OS Ops Officer Provides Flying hours, UTE rates, & Alert requirements to maintenance supervision/PS&D NLT ____________ before the beginning of the quarter:
25 days
PS&D Develops quarterly plan, starting in Oct, on three AF Form ________s (current month plus 2)
2401
OG/MXG CC Co-chairs Quarterly planning meeting NLT ____ days before the next quarter
14
__________ 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)
Attrition
When lead jet cancels or aborts, wingman jet must also cancel or abort
Sympathy
The weekly schedule is signed but what 3 individuals?
-Operations Group Commander -Maintenance Group Commander -Wing Commander
The weekly schedule must be published by PS&D NLT ___________ prior to effective week
NLT (1200 hrs) Friday
Scheduled changes must be coordinated and documented on AF Form _______, "Weekly/Daily Flying Schedule Coordination"
2407
Changes to next weeks schedule made prior to 1600 hours local on the Friday preceding the affected week
Pen and ink
Supervisors must document safety-related training on __________, Employee Safety and Health Record, equivalent form or electronic database.
AF IMT 55
What are the Landing Status codes?
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.
Table 4.2. System Capability Code 0
System flown with a known discrepancy, no additional discrepancies Noted. System can be used.
Table 4.2. System Capability Code 1
System used and performed satisfactorily. No maintenance required.
Table 4.2. System Capability Code 2
System used and performed satisfactorily. A minor malfunction exists, but system is capable of further mission assignment.
Table 4.2. System Capability Code 3
System performance was unsatisfactory. This system did not cause an abort.
Table 4.2. System Capability Code 4
System performance was unsatisfactory. This system caused or contributed to an abort.
Table 4.2. System Capability Code 5
System out of commission prior to takeoff.
Table 4.2. System Capability Code 6
System installed but not used.
Table 4.2. System Capability Code 7
System not installed.
Table 4.2. System Capability Code 8
Aircraft or system has suspected or known radiological/biological contamination
What are the 3 most common Deviation Cause Codes?
-GAA Ground Abort, before engine start, maintenance -GAB Ground Abort, after engine start, before taxi, maintenance -GAC Ground Abort, after taxi, maintenance
What sections make up the Propulsion Flight
-JEIM - Supply Section -Test Cell - Module/Accessory Repair - Small Gas - Propeller Section
What sections make up Maintenance Flight?
-Repair & Reclamation Section (R&R) -Wheel & Tire Section (W&T) -Aircraft Inspection Section (Phase/ISO) -Refurbishment Section (optional) - Transient Aircraft (TA)
Who is responsible to ensure the development of a local flightline clothing policy aimed at FOD prevention
Base Commander
What is the basis for allocating resources, Manpower, equipment and flying hour funds "total aircraft inventory"?
aircraft your authorized PAA
Which squadron fabricates parts repairs engines and repairs age?
MXS
What type of inspection is described as additional step and critical point?
IPI
Who chairs the FOD meeting?
Wing/CV
Who serves as the DOP program manager at the Base?
Wing/CV
What flight repairs precision measurement equipment?
TMDE
Which function produces TMDE schedules?
Customer Service Function
TMDE if you have a one of a kind TMDE that is inoperable or due calibration and you have a work stoppage?
Emergency
TMDE item that is part of a deployment package?
Mission Essential
Help from DEPOT for Mx assist what TO would you use to request technical advice, assistance or disposition beyond TO limits?
TO-107
Phase in conjunction with Depot, what form would you use (defects that are not included in the Depot work package)?
AFTO-103
Who's responsible for establishing CDDAR?
MXG/CC
Who chairs the IREP (Intermediate Enhancement Repair Program) program?
Wing/CV
LRS provides equipment custodian on what?
CA/CRL
MRT team what should they be able to do on a jet that's broken?
Sign off red x's, IPI's, perform engine runs
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?
UJC-Urgency Justification Code
Consolidates repairs such as engines (when you send in a bad part they send you a serviceable one) and DOES NOT compete with DEPOT?
CRF-Centralized Repair Facility
What publication contains Explosive Safety ?
AFMAN 91-201
Who monitors load crews/lead crews?
LSC-Load Standardization Crew
How are the Load Crews Certified?
Munitions aircraft and load position
Who within the squadron advises the Squadron commander on technical matters?
MOO
Who manages the SCR?
MOO
Who authorizes CANN?
Pro-Super
Who standardizes procedures between two different AMU's?
MOO
Where does Debrief reside?
In each of the AMU's
What organization does all of your visual aids such as the morning meeting fall under?
MOC
What must you re-accomplish if Red Ball happens?
E/R-Exception of Release
Who is responsible for conducting Status of Training reviews?
Squadron Commander
AFI fully automated forms using doc reviews must be accomplished within?
60-days
What section is responsible for management of TCTO's?
PS&D
What Flight is comprised of MOC, Engine Management, and Data Analysis?
MOF-Maintenance Operation Flight or MXO
What section manages manning facilities and support agreements for the MXG?
Programs and Resources
What section maintains the TO improvement program?
QA
What is the (MSEP) Mx Standardization and Evaluation program?
Provide evaluation plans, lead command, and local mx directives, compliance with AF.
Operations Squadron Ops Officer provides AMU supervision for the following months/programs during which scheduling meeting of the month?
First Weekly Schedule meeting
If you don't have enough aircraft how do you prioritize them?
Alerts, HHQ taskings, Training
What are some of the MXG/CC's responsibilities?
-CDDAR -7-level waivers -Impound Release Authority -Considered the senior level Mx manager
What are some of the MXG/CV's responsibilities?
FOD, DOP, and IREP
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