Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance, Block 1 - General Knowledge

What is the title of a 1 Skill Level?

Sudent/Helper

Which skill level is considered semi-skilled and has basic knowledge of the assigned specialty?

Skill Level 3

How long must a 3 level trainee perform in 5 level OJT program before being awarded a 5 Skill Level?

12 Mo. OJT Training

What 5 Level requirement must be completed on the trainees own time?

Career Development Course (CDC)

Who must recommend a 3 Level trainee for award of the 5 skill level?

Supervisor and approved by Commander

What's is the minimum rank for obtaining a 7 Level?

SSgt (E-5)

What 7 Level requirement takes a minimum of 12 Mo. to complete?

7 Level OJT Training

What is the title of a 9 Skill Level?

Superintendant

What is the minimum rank requirement of a 9 Level?

SMSgt. (E-8)

What course is required for award of a 9 skill level?

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA)

What is the title of a 3 Skill Level?

Apprentice

What is the title of a 5 Skill Level?

Journeyman

What is the title of a 7 Skill Level?

Craftsman

What level of maintenance is tasked with the duty of sortie generation?

Organizational Level Maintenance

Where is Depot level maintenance performed?

A centralized major repair facility not normally associated with an operational base.

What position is selected based on leadership abilities and technical knowledge of aircraft maintenance?

Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC)

What position ensures that crew chiefs are properly trained and qualified to perform their duties?

Flight Chief

What position requires good coordination skills and a strong grasp of the wing mission?

Flightline Expeditor

What position directs the overall maintenance effort by effectively managing personnel, equipment, and supply resources?

Production Superintendent

What type of inspection takes place at the inspection dock?

Major scheduled inspection on a continuous basis

What is the purpose of transient alert?

Recovering, servicing, inspecting, maintaining, and launching transient aircraft

What activity is responsible for flight control rigging?

Aero-repair

What is the purpose of the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC)?

Monitor maintenance as it pertains to the flight schedule, work to resolve conflicts, and establish priorities regarding shared equipment and personnel

AFI 10-701

Publication that governs OPSEC

Who is responsible for ensuring appropriate measures are taken to protect operational information?

All DoD personnel

The act by and adversary designed to hurt a nations war effort

Sabotage

Spying on another nation by an adversary

Espionage

Operations designed to overthrow a government or interfere with the loyalty or discipline of members of the armed forces

Subversion

Attack

Any offensive act by an enemy group or forced designed to slow or stop the mission of an INSTALLATION

To whom must individuals report OPSEC violations?

Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) or your Commander

How often is OPSEC training required?

Annual training requirement

What is the first mandatory job requirement?

View notes, warnings, and cautions in Technical Data

What are the 5 steps in risk management?

1.) Identify Hazards

2.) Assess Hazards

3.)Develop Control and Make Decision

4.) Implement Controls

5.) Supervise and evaluate

What is the minimum safe distance from side and aft of an engine intake?

5 Ft side and aft

What is required when operation gas turbine engines?

Both ear plugs and defenders

What is the path of potential turbine shrapnel called?

Turbine plane of rotation

What is the acceptable way to approach a hot brake?

Fore and Aft

What tools are not authorized on the flightline?

Personal tools

What must be used when moving aircraft in congested areas?

Wing and tail walkers

What PPE is required when servicing aircraft with fuels, oil, and gases?

Eye pro, gloves, aprons, ear plugs, defenders, etc.

What cleaning fluid irritates skin and damages eyes?

Solvents

TO 00-25-172

Ground servicing of aircraft and static grounding/bonding

How are ground safety pins identified?

Red "Remove Before Flight" streamers

Who is required to have cockpit of flight deck orientation training?

Anyone who requires access to the area

AFTO Form 492

MX Warning Tag that indicates equipment or system is out of order or unable to perform its normal functions

What is the minimum distance you must remain from an engine intake front?

25 Ft

What is the minimum distance you must remain from an engine exhaust?

200 Ft to the rear

What noise level denotes a high intensity sound?

150 dB

What is used to mark Turbine Plane of Rotation?

Red or Black stripe painted on engine enclosure

What is used to mark Propeller Plane of Rotation?

Red or Black stripe painted on the aircrafts fuselage

What hazards do power cords, air hoses, and exposed wires represent?

Tripping hazard

What leads to poor housekeeping practices?

Careless work attitude

When should fluid spills be cleaned up?

Immediately

Oily rags should be placed where?

Properly labeled, self closing, metal containers

What type of streamer is attached to intake and exhaust plugs and covers that are removed before flight?

Red "Remove Before Flight" streamers

Who is the dropped object prevention manager?

Wing Vice Commander

Who identifies and develops dropped object prevention training standards?

DOP Monitor

Who ensures serviceability of fasteners and hardware?

You and other maintenance technicians

Who develops DOP reporting procedures for assigned aircraft?

Each MAJCOM

How should trash be disposed of?

Approved containers

What is done with unused quantities of hazardous chemicals?

Taken to appropriate collection/storage point for disposal

What type of clothing is mandatory when handling hazardous chemicals?

PPE (splash proof goggles, gloves, apron, respirator, etc.)

Why must hazardous chemicals be used in a well ventilated area?

Vapors have high potential to cause respiratory damage and eye irritation

What government agency provides regulatory guidance for hazardous chemicals?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where will approved collection points/temporary storage areas be located?

At or near the workplace

How will all hazardous waste be packaged and stored?

In accordance with EPA regulations

Who handles hazardous waste container for disposal?

Only trained personnel

Who ensures accumulation containers are properly labeled?

Accumulation Point Manager

What helps understand the safe usage, storage, and disposal of chemicals?

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

What type of tools are never authorized on a flightline?

Personal Tools

When will Composite Tool Kits (CTK) inspections take place?

Initial issue, before and after completing a job, and turning in tools

Who is notified after completion of a lost tool search?

Expeditor or Pro Super

Where should personnel never carry tools?

In pockets