Afi 21 101 2022
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What are the aircraft maintenance mission and function?
para 1.5 aircraft and equipment readiness; ensure aircraft are safe, serviceable, and properly configured
What identifies a reason for an abort or deviation and assigns responsibility?
21-101 Table 3.3 deviation cause codes
Name the responsibilities of the MXG/CC.
Para 2.4.43 Establish written procedures to review and clear "repeat", "recur", and "cannot duplicate" (CND) discrepancies
Who appoints impound and impound release authorities?
para 7.2.2.1 MXG/CC or CD
What types of tasks are included on a special certification roster?
Table 11.1 all systems Red X, ER, Red x downgrade, all systems IPI, Installed engine run certifying, acft inlet/intake/exhaust, borescope, engine blade blending, IPI
Who authorizes cannibalization authorities?
para 11.13.3 MXG/CC
Who is responsible for executing an effective tool control program?
para 8.1 Commanders and key leaders
When must tool kits/boxes be inventoried?
para 8.5.3 Upon issue, before and after each mx task, and upon return to tool room.
When must the Support Section/CTK undergo 100% inventory?
para 8.5.4 annually or upon change of custodian
What are the characteristics of FOD & DOP program?
WG/CV is the wing FOD/DOP Program Manager FOD: Any damage to an aircraft, engine, aircraft system, component, tire, munitions, or SE caused by a foreign object(s) (FO) which may or may not degrade the required safety and/or operational characteristics of the aforementioned items. 2 categories- preventable and non-preventable. FOD Monitor assigned by WG/CV DOP: A dropped object is any aircraft part, component, surface, LO coating exceeding 8 inches in any dimension or other item lost during aircrew operations (unless intentionally jettisoned) from engine start to engine shutdown.
What organization performs on and off equipment maintenance, fabricates parts, and builds munitions?
Para 4.1 Maintenance Squadron (MXS)
When can an MXS be split into a CMS and an EMS?
Para 4.1. Over 700 personnel.
Who is responsible for collaborating and developing a publication that assigns responsibilities and procedures for CDDAR rapid removal, hot brakes, etc.?
para 2.4.19 WG/CC MXG/CC is responsible for establishing the base CDDAR program Crash recovery exercises must be conducted at least annually; Attach and apply tension to lifting cables at least every three years, Demonstrate crash recovery equipment
Which flight is responsible for CDDAR?
Para 14.10.2 MX Flight (specifically R&R section)
What are the responsibilities of an Administrative Contracting Officer?
Para 14.2.2 only individual with LEGAL AUTHORITY over contract. Greatest responsibility - ensure contractor meets SOW standards, Delegates inspection/acceptance authority to Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), ACOs typically assigned to local contracting squadron.
Which individual/position is responsible for the success and failure of an organization but has no authority over contractors and cannot reward or punish contractor performance?
Para 14.2.3 functional commander
Which individual observes and documents during the contracting process?
Para 14.2.6 Contracting Officer's Representative
What is a UJC?
P. 310 Used to reflect impact and type of need once a part is ordered, Two-Digit alpha/numeric code (AA, AG, AM)
What are the responsibilities of commanders, supervisors, and individuals respectively as they pertain to supply discipline?
Para 9.3 Commanders at all levels - ultimate responsibility, Supervisors - Ensure subordinates practice good supply discipline, All Personnel - regardless of grade or position
List characteristics of bench stock.
Para 9.8 Maintenance purchases at time of delivery, Cannot be classified or critical item, Customer Organization Id's items required, and recommended levels, Designed for 30 day supply
What are maintenance responsibilities for bench stock?
Para 9.14 owning workcenter, Appoint bench stock monitor, Flag when less than 50%, Safeguard/restrict access to stock, Monitor shelf life assets/issue FIFO
List characteristics of shop stock.
Para 9.10 (bulk items), Maintain for day to day operations, Monitor to prevent materials from becoming excessive or outdated.
List characteristics of operating stock.
Para 9.11 Includes Connector Dust Covers and Hydraulic Line Caps/Plugs, Similar items that are normally recovered after use, then re-used, Store near/adjacent to bench stock, Do not mix with bench stock, Monitor to prevent excessive/outdated amounts, Clearly identify as Operating Stock.
List characteristics of work order residue.
Expendable bit/piece items left over from TCTOs, maintenance work orders or bench stock deletions, Not re-supplied once consumed, Store near/adjacent to bench stock, Do not mix with bench stock, Ensure excesses are turned into supply, Clearly identified as Work Order Residue. Para 9.12
What is the definition and responsibilities of a Maintenance Recovery Team (MRT)?
Another tool to recover diverted aircraft; sent to remote locations with no support, People selected must be able to perform IPIs/anticipated tasks/Red Xs, Note: Enroute Support Team Advanced (EST-A) supports diverted aircraft while in process of deploying, MRT supports home station / TDY ops. Para 11.7
What is the process for the supply requisition system and MICAP Parts?
Verification process - initiated by supply when item is zero balance, Item may be on base that computer doesn't know about (Bench stock listings, TNB, RSP, and FSP), Priority verified with Mx, If CANN action, maintenance mark for changed to reflect new end item Para 11.13.4, 11.13.5
What is a Central Repair Facility (CRF)?
Consolidates off-equipment intermediate-level tasks for commodities such as engines, EW pods, avionics LRUs, wheel & tire assemblies, and other aircraft components Benefits include reduced airlift & pooling of assets to optimally balance logistics resources, Deployed CRFs are highly scenario dependent & considerations are allocated deployment airlift & number of aircraft deploying. Para 13.1
What is a Single Point Receptacle (SPR)?
For ground servicing, Hot Refueling Para 14.23.1
List the responsibilities for the Base Engine Manager.
Engine Management Section in prop flight, Monitor- Engine removals and replacements, Component tracking, Engine TCTOs and TCIs, Engine records Para 6.2.3
Which IFF mode provides a 3 pulse reply to a crypto coded challenge for military aircraft only?
IFF Mode 4 para 14.37.1
During contingency operations, when will IFF equipped aircraft be checked for functionality?
prior to first sortie of the day 11.11.2.1
What needs to be authorized and available to provide communication from aircraft to aircraft and from aircraft to maintenance?
VHF/UHF/HF Radio Para 5.2.2.2.2
Can Load Standardization Crews de-arm/arm/unload transient aircraft on which they are not qualified?
The MXG/CC can authorize Load Standardization Crews to de-arm/arm/unload transient aircraft on which they are not qualified, providing appropriate technical data is used Para 4.95.12.2
Which form is used to track custody transfer of the weapon during an operational nuclear movement?
AF Form 504. Weapons Load Crew Chief annotates the control number from the AF Form 504 into the Aircraft forms (AFTO Form 781A entry). All subsequent custody transfers within AMXS (e.g., aircraft and pylon swap, etc) are annotated on the AF Form 504 as well as the aircraft forms. Para 9.2.3.2
Who is the wing's senior mx manager, responsible to WG/CC, chairs daily mx meeting?
2.4 MXG/CC
Who holds 7 level waiver authority & impound release authority?
2.4 MXG/CC
Collectively called MX supervision?
2.9 Operations Officer/MX Supt
Who acts as advisor to SQ/CC on technical matters, complete focus on mx mission, manages mission resources, enforces strict TO adherence?
2.9 Operations Officer/ MX Supt
Who is responsible for ensuring standardized procedures among AMUs, providing input for development of annual mx plan to PS&D, establishing hot brake response procedures, monitoring DCC/FCC programs, and ensuring personnel use and understand AF IMT 2408/2409 forms?
2.9 Operations Officer/ MX Supt
Who manages shift manpower distribution and makes adjustments, executes SQ mishap prevention program, enforce lock-out/tag-out procedures, enforce strict adherence to technical data, ensure forms & MX Info systems are accurate and accomplished each shift, evaluates mx quality/qualifications/training and is responsible to the Operations officer for sortie generation, management, and training? 2.10 Flight CC/Flight Chief or AMU OIC/Supt
2.10 Flight CC/Flight Chief or AMU OIC/Supt
Who reviews/updates flight IPI listing every 2 years, selects personnel for SCR, ID, records and clears repeat, recurring, and CND write-ups, review analysis, QA, and other reports, manage units FOD/DOP program and assigns section supervisors?
2.10 Flight CC/Flight Chief or AMU OIC/Supt
Who allocates personnel/resources to production effort, reviews PRDs & aborts to ensure proper mx actions are taken, monitors phase/iso/periodic/ hsc, ensures sufficient number of engine run qualified personnel, and chairs daily AMU mx production meeting?
3.4 AMU OIC/Supt
Who is responsible to the Flt CC/Chief or AMU OIC/Chief and responsible for all assigned personnel (leadership, supervision, training)?
2.12 Section NCOIC
Who directs overall mx effort of unit & monitors production, will be SNCO or equivalent, and will sign ER when authorized by MXG/CC?
3.5 Production Superintendent
Who works for the pro super, remains on flightline during mx and launch/recovery, reviews acft forms and signs ERs?
3.6 Flightline Expeditor
What AMU section debriefs all code 2 or code 3s at termination of each sortie/mission/abort, uses fault reporting manuals and documents aircraft forms, calculates/updates airframe/engine time, and updates time and date for new scheduled inspection items?
3.7 Aircrew & MX Debriefing Section
What AMU section has a primary duty to service and inspect, consists of DCCs, ADCCs, FCCs, and technicians, and is the primary work center maintaining assigned aircraft?
3.8 Aircraft Section
What position manages and supervises all mx on their aircraft through an optional program that provides continuity and accuracy on forms, status, scheduled mx, appearance (when authorized, name/rank is stenciled or painted on acft)?
3.8.2 Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC)
Minimum requirements for DCC?
3.8.2 E-5 or higher (can be waived by MXG/CC) and minimum 6 months experience on MDS
What position provides qualified mx support at austere locations and travels with aircraft to perform launch, recovery, inspection, servicing, generation, and mx?
11.20 Flying Crew Chief (FCC)
Minimum requirements for FCC?
11.20 E-5, 5 level (SrA waiver by MXG/CC), Acft SEI, Qualified on all critical systems, engine run qualified
What AMU section performs troubleshooting/repair/component removal and installation in assigned specialty (can include avionics, propulsion, hydraulics, electro/environmental)?
3.9 Specialist Section
What AMU section is comprised of two elements: loaders and mx?
Weapons Section
What AMU section maintains support equipment, Dash 21, AME, Vehicles, Mobility, & TOs, Tool Accountability, and Composite Took Kit (CTK)?
3.11 Support Section
What QA managed programs are performed after mx actions on critical systems (ex. Engine changes) to check airworthiness & proper function and requires a qualified crew?
6.13 Functional Check Flight (FCF), Operational Check Flight (OCF), and High Speed Taxi Checks
Who is responsible for developing/executing QA Rotation Plan and what are the time requirements?
8.8 MXG/CC; Min 24 months, Max 36 months
What QA section develops local training plan for all QA personnel, requires EPEs prior to performing inspections, and documents in training records or MIS?
8.6 QA Training
What is the QA Augmentee program?
8.7 If functional area doesn't warrant full-time position, mx supervision recommends qualified technicians that require annual EPE
What QA managed program includes calculating, verifying, updating, and computing weight and balance on a weapon system and requires accurate aircraft accounting, documentation to be maintained on all assigned acft, ensures strict compliance with applicable TOs, ensures sufficient QA personnel qualified and is determined by using TO 1-1B-50 and Acft -5?
6.16 Weight and Balance Program
What is the QA program that ensures TOs are managed, maintains central library, Improvements or corrections, Ensures updates are current, Supplies T.O.s & supplements in work centers; TO 00-5-1 provides guidance?
6.11 Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO) Squadron level individuals (TODO) manage multiple accounts Unit level individuals (TODA) manage a single account
What is Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and how often is it reviewed?
6.7.4.1 Maximum allowable number of minor findings that a process or product may be charged for the task to be rated "Pass", MXG/CC will determine/approve AQLs, reviewed annually
What is a CAT I discrepancy?
6.7.4.2 A required inspection/TO step missed/improperly completed, a specific work card item or TO step, note, caution, or warning missed
What is a CAT II discrepancy?
6.7.4.2 An obvious defect, which could have been readily detected by a technician or supervisor, but is not a specific AFI requirement, work card item or TO step, note, caution or warning for that specific evaluated task.
What is a major finding (sub classification under CAT I & II)?
6.7.4.3 A major finding is defined as a condition that would endanger personnel, jeopardize equipment or system reliability, impact safety of flight or warrant discontinuing the process or equipment operation.
What is a minor finding (sub classification under CAT I & II)?
6.7.4.3 an unsatisfactory condition that requires repair or correction, but does not endanger personnel, impact safety of flight, jeopardize equipment reliability or warrant discontinuing a process or equipment operation.
What are the QA Evaluations & Inspections?
6.7.6 Personnel Evaluations (PE), Quality Verification Inspections (QVI), Special Inspection (SI), Management Inspection (MI)
What is an over the shoulder evaluation of mx action by an individual or team and used to evaluate job proficiency, degree of training, and compliance with tech data, and is typically scheduled; pass- # of discrepancies does NOT exceed AQL Standards, fail- # of discrepancies exceeds AQL standards?
6.7.6 Personnel Evaluations (PE)
What is the Maintenance Standardization & Evaluation Program (MSEP)?
6.7 Mx component of Logistics Compliance Assessment Program, Purpose is to assess maintenance quality and equipment condition (Compliance with AF, Lead Command & local mx directives/policies, Detect negative trends & problem areas, Enhance cross tell, Facilitate benchmarking, Allows latitude to adapt it for local needs)
What is the Key Task List (KTL)?
6.7.2.7 Complex tasks affecting safety of flight that require mandatory call-in to QA, QA reviews & updates at least every 2 years, lead Commands may identify minimum KTLs per MDS
What is the Routine Inspection LIst (RIL)?
6.7.2.8 List of routine inspections that must be performed (Ground Handling of aircraft, On-Aircraft Inspections); tasks NOT removed from list without MXG/CC approval
What entity ensures generation plans are developed for each operations squadron?
3.2.4 Plans, Scheduling, & Documentation (PS&D)
What is the AF Form 2408?
3.4.2 Generation Mx Plan: Reflects hour sequence of all actions necessary to launch aircraft
What is AF Form 2409?
3.4.2 Generation Sequence Action Schedule: Reflects actions necessary to generate a specific line number
Who reviews debrief and sets sortie generation MX priorities?
Table 1.1 Pro Super
What aircraft would receive repair priority 1?
Table 1.1 Acft on alert status
What aircraft would receive repair priority 2?
Table 1.1 Primary mission acft within 6 hours of launch
What aircraft would receive repair priority 3?
Table 1.1 Scheduled/unscheduled mx which may prevent/delay mission
What aircraft would receive repair priority 4?
Table 1.1 Routine or excessive repair
What are Deficiency Analysts?
6.2.6.17.2 Provides analytical support to SQ and MX managers, provide technical expertise for MMA section (dual role within analysis). Must be 5/7 level technician and complete local familiarization course.
What is the purpose of the Data Integrity Team (DIT)?
5.2.5.3.5 Ensure complete/accurate data in MIS/forms, ID & quantify problems preventing documentation, ID & correct root causes, Educate on critical need for data integrity, Enforce data integrity. MMA is OPR but not responsible for correcting errors.
What is a modification proposal?
6.10 A recommendation to change operation, use, or appearance of AF equipment.
What position within the Product Improvement Program manages deficiency reporting (DR), TO Improvement Program, reliability and maintainability, and promotes improvement/ensures that personnel are familiar with the program (assigned by MXG/CC)?
6.9.5 Product Improvement Manager
What is Product Quality Deficiency Reporting (PQDR)?
8.12.2.1 Initial failure related to manufacturing on received material (Received 'bad' part from supply, failed on installation)
What is a Material Deficiency Report (MDR)?
8.12.2.1 R&M issues on mature items and systems (Items in-use not meeting Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF))
What form is submitted for the Technical Order Improvement Program?
6.9.5.2 AFTO IMT 22
What is the concept within the Product Improvement Program (PIP) to improve MX processes, reduce excess man hours & parts troubleshooting costs, identify areas for improvement?
6.9 Reliability and Maintainability (R&M)
What area within the Product Improvement Program (PIP) brings together those who oversee performance and those who perform MX, ensures single managers understand users experience, and allows for the customer and single manager to work together to resolve deficiencies?
Ch 6 Product Improvement Working Group
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