Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) OJT (P-8A) Study Material

Flashcards on Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMDRP) and related procedures.

What is a Hazardous Material Report (HMR)?

Submitted on any material deficiency that could result in death or injury to personnel, or damage to or loss of aircraft, equipment, or facilities.

How soon must a CAT 1 safety discrepancy be reported?

Within 24 hours of discovery.

List what should be included in the HMR.

Malfunction or failure of a component, a configuration deficiency, a design flaw, in-flight or ground loss of AC parts.

What is an Explosive Mishap Report (EMR)?

Reports accidents and incidents defined as explosive mishaps which meet a severity classification of class A, B, or C per OPNAVINST 5102.1.

How will EMRs be reported?

Report accidents and incidents defined as explosive mishaps using Risk Management Information (RMI).

What is an Engineering Investigation (EI)?

A physical examination of discrepant material conducted by Fleet Support Team (FST) to determine the root cause of defects and deficiencies.

When can an EI request be submitted?

To support investigations of material associated with mishaps, lightning strikes, electromagnetic interference, to investigate a component rejected by NOAP, to support investigation requirements of Activated Aircraft Emergency Egress Systems, or when aircraft readiness is seriously impaired.

What is a Quality Deficiency Report (QDR)?

Submitted for new or newly reworked material, products, and software with deficiencies attributable to poor quality material or substandard workmanship.

When must a deficiency be discovered to submit a PQDR?

During receipt inspection, initial installation, initial operational check, or first flight with the material installed.

What is a CAT I PQDR?

Quality deficiencies with the potential to cause death or injury.

When must a CAT I PQDR be reported?

Within 24 hours via JDRS.

What is a CAT II PQDR?

Quality deficiencies that do not affect safety or impair combat efficiency.

When must a CAT II PQDR be submitted?

Within 3 calendar days of discovery via JDRS.

What is a Technical Publication Deficiency Report (TPDR)?

Submitted to correct deficiencies in technical publications.

What is a CAT 1 TPDR?

Safety-related technical publication deficiencies that could result in death or injury.

What is a CAT 2 TPDR?

Non-safety related technical publication deficiencies that cause maintenance delays of 8 hours or more.

What is a CAT 3 TPDR?

Non-safety related technical publication deficiencies that cause maintenance delays of less than 8 hours.

What is a CAT 4 TPDR?

Non-safety related technical publication deficiencies of a non-technical or administrative nature that do not delay maintenance.

What is an Acceptance Inspection Deficiency Report (AIDR)?

Submitted for all newly manufactured, modified, or newly reworked aircraft.

What are Critical AIDR deficiencies?

Defects that create a hazardous or unsafe condition.

What are Major AIDR deficiencies?

Defects that do not have an airworthiness or safety risk, but do materially reduce the operational capability of the aircraft.

What are Minor AIDR deficiencies?

Defects that do not materially reduce operational capability.

What are the responsibilities of Work Center Supervisors regarding DRs?

Enroll in JDRS as a DR Drafter and submit DRs to QA whenever a discrepancy occurs that meets the reporting requirement.

When should a response to receipt of a CAT I EI, CAT I PQDR, or CAT I TPDR be acknowledged?

One calendar day after receipt.

When should a response to receipt of a CAT II PQDR be acknowledged?

Three calendar days after receipt.

When should a response to receipt of an AIDR be acknowledged?

Four calendar days after receipt.

When should a response to receipt of a CAT 2, 3, or 4 TPDR be acknowledged?

Thirty calendar days after receipt.

What is included in the command investigation for SE misuse/abuse?

Conduct an investigation, complete the front page of the OPNAV 4790/108, and include an analysis of licensing, training, etc,

When should an SE Operator's license be suspended?

Suspend an SE Operator’s license during the investigation of an accident involving SE or an SE misuse/abuse incident.

What must occur if authorization to operate an item of SE is revoked?

The individual must repeat the entire Phase II training and examination process.

What are the two types of TDs?

Inspection, Changes

What are categories of TDs?

Immediate, Urgent, Routine

What is auditing?

Periodic or on-condition evaluation of compliance with specified policies and procedures.

What are the audit categories?

Program Manager Audits, QA Audits, Work Center Audits, Special Audits

When must discrepancies be corrected after a Work Center audit?

Correct discrepancies within 10 working days of completion of a Work Center audit.