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Explain aircraft Identification system for the following Type commanders(TYCOMS)
COMNAVAIRALANT: First Character "A through M", Second Character "A through Z" the last 4 numbers of the aircraft Buno number.

COMNAVAIRPAC: The first character shall be "N through Z";
second character "A through Z".

CNATRA: Ther first character shall be "A through G"; there is no second character.
State the purpose of master flight files
The master flight files shall be the only official flight record of naval aircraft
State the purpose of the naval Flight Records Subsystem (NAVFLIRS).
OPNAV 3710/4, also known as the "yellow sheet".

Standardized DON flight activity data collection system.

The NAVFLIRS is a single-source document that collects flight activity data in support of the maintenance data system (MDS)

Data collected includes:
1. A statistical description of the flight pertaining to the aircraft and crewmembers.
2. A record of all logistic actions performed during the flight.
3. A record of weapons proficiency.
4. A record of training areas utilized and other miscellaneous data.
State the purpose of a NATOPS evaluation.
The NATOPS evaluation is intended to evaluate individual and unit compliance by observing and grading adherence to NATOPS procedures.
State the meaning of Warning as it apply to NATOPS
An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed
State the meaning of Caution
as it apply to NATOPS
An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in DAMAGE to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
that may result in DAMAGE
State the meaning of Note as it apply to NATOPS
An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that must be emphasized.
State the meaning of Shall
as it apply to NATOPS
Means a procedure that is mandatory
State the meaning of Should
as it apply to NATOPS
Means a procedure that is recommended.
State the meaning of May
as it apply to NATOPS
"May" and "need not" mean procedure is optional.
Explain aircraft Identification system for the following Type commanders(TYCOMS)
COMNAVAIRALANT: First Character "A through M", Second Character "A through Z" the last 4 numbers of the aircraft Buno number.

COMNAVAIRPAC: The first character shall be "N through Z";
second character "A through Z".

CNATRA: Ther first character shall be "A through G"; there is no second character.
State the purpose of master flight files
The master flight files shall be the only official flight record of naval aircraft
State the purpose of the naval Flight Records Subsystem (NAVFLIRS).
OPNAV 3710/4, also known as the "yellow sheet".

Standardized DON flight activity data collection system.

The NAVFLIRS is a single-source document that collects flight activity data in support of the maintenance data system (MDS)

Data collected includes:
1. A statistical description of the flight pertaining to the aircraft and crewmembers.
2. A record of all logistic actions performed during the flight.
3. A record of weapons proficiency.
4. A record of training areas utilized and other miscellaneous data.
State the purpose of a NATOPS evaluation.
The NATOPS evaluation is intended to evaluate individual and unit compliance by observing and grading adherence to NATOPS procedures.
State the meaning of Warning as it apply to NATOPS
An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed
State the meaning of Caution
as it apply to NATOPS
An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
State the meaning of Note as it apply to NATOPS
An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that must be emphasized.
State the meaning of Shall
as it apply to NATOPS
Means a procedure that is mandatory
State the meaning of Should
as it apply to NATOPS
Means a procedure that is recommended.
State the meaning of May
as it apply to NATOPS
"May" and "need not" mean procedure is optional.
State the meaning of Will
as it apply to NATOPS
Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.
Explain general aircraft prestart precautions
a. Before starting an engine, the wheels of the aircraft shall be chocked and the parking brake set unless a deviation from this requirement is specifically authorized by the applicable model NATOPS manual.

b. Where applicable, intake screens shall be installed on jet aircraft.

c. Prior to starting jet engines, intakes and surrounding ground/deck shall be inspected to eliminate the possibility of Foreign Object Damage (FOD).

. When an engine is started by nonpilot personnel for testing and warmup purposes on aircraft other than transport and patrol class equipped with parking brakes, the plane shall be tied down.

e. Whenever an engine is started, personnel with adequate fire extinguishing equipment, if available, shall be stationed in the immediate vicinity of the engine but safely clear of intakes or propellers.
Discuss the purpose of the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program.
The NATOPS program is a positive approach towards improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in aircraft mishaps. It is issued by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). NATOPS instructions prescribe general flight and operating instructions and procedures applicable to the operation of all naval aircraft and related activities.