Aircraft Maintenance Procedures

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions regarding aircraft maintenance as stated in the DAFI21-101 document, which outlines responsibilities, procedures, and processes involved in aircraft maintenance.

AMXS/Generation Squadron

Provides direct maintenance support by consolidating on-equipment activities necessary to produce mission-ready weapon systems.

Maintenance Supervision Responsibilities

Ensure standardized procedures and organizations among units to optimize effectiveness.

Explosive Safety Program

A program established ensuring procedures for handling and loading chaff/flare and starter cartridges.

AF Form 2408

Generation Maintenance Plan used to document maintenance activities and plan for aircraft generation.

AF Form 2409

Generation Sequence Action Schedule used for scheduling maintenance actions.

Pilot Reported Discrepancies

Reports made by pilots about issues encountered during flight that need to be addressed.

Production Superintendent (Pro Super)

Responsible for managing maintenance production schedules and prioritizing tasks to meet operational requirements.

Condition Based Maintenance (CBM+)

A maintenance approach that relies on condition monitoring to perform maintenance only when necessary.

CANN (Cannibalization)

Authorized removal of a part from one aircraft for installation on another to meet urgent supply needs.

Hot Refueling

The process of transferring fuel into an aircraft while one or more engines are running.

Flightline Expediter

Coordinates and ensures maintenance tasks are completed to support aircraft generation.

Debrief Section

Responsible for documenting discrepancies and conducting debriefs after sorties.

Debrief section

A process conducted after each flight to review performance and address any issues.

Maintenance Operations Center (MOC)

Coordinates and monitors sortie generation and maintenance production schedules.

Quality Assurance (QA) Program

Responsible for evaluating maintenance quality and ensuring that procedures are followed adequately.

Weapons Task Qualification Manager (WTQM)

Oversees weapons loading operations and ensures personnel are trained.