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NATOPS |
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization |
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When was NATOPS established? |
1961 |
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Why was NATOPS established? |
Improve combat readiness and reduce aircraft mishaps. Lack of standardization and training. |
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How many aircraft were lost in 1950? |
776. About 54 mishaps per 10,000 hours. |
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What was introduced in 1954? |
Angled flight decks and standardization programs. Reduced mishaps to 19 per 10,000 flight hours. |
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What was the first standardized aviation program and when was established? |
NAMP 1959 |
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What was the second standardized aviation program and when was established? |
Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) 1961 |
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What is FRS? |
Fleet Replacement Squadron: taught new aircrew and aircraft mechanics on the specifics of an aircraft before transitioning to them. |
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What was the final major standardization program? |
NATOPS |
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CNO NATOPS Coordinator |
Assigned to products administrator. Represents CNO NATOPS policies at review conferences. |
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NATOPS Advisory Group |
Designated by COMNAVAIRFOR CNO COMNAVAIRFOR Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) COMNAVAIRSYSCOM etc |
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NATOPS Model Manager |
Unit commander or dept head. Administers NATOPS program for specific aircraft model or aviation-related system. |
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NATOPS Program Manager |
Assigned by the NATOPS Model Manager to perform administrative responsibilities for a minimum of 18 months. Program manager for NATOPS flight manual (NFM) shall be an aviator highly qualified in that model. For general series manuals, must be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject areas. |
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NATOPS Evaluator |
Highly qualified air crewmember assigned to the evaluation unit and designated by the model manager. |
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NATOPS Instructor |
Highly qualified crewmember who administers NATOPS evaluation program within a squadron or unit. Coordinates with evaluators. Designated by the CO. |
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NATOPS Evaluations |
Open book exam, closed book exam, oral exam, and evaluation flight (aircraft or simulator) |
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Engine start, operate, and shutdown procedures. |
1. Wheels chocked and parking brake set. 2. Intake screens installed on jets. 3. Intakes and surrounding area inspected to eliminate FOD. 4. Engine started by non-pilot for testing and warm-up, parking brakes will be set (transport and patrol class), and shall be tied down. 5. Engine started. Personnel w/ firefighting gear are stationed in the safe vicinity. |
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NATOPS Terms |
Caution Note May Shall Should Warning Will |
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Warning |
May result in injury or death. |
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Caution |
Damage to equipment. |
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Note |
Procedure, practice, or condition that must be EMPHASIZED. |
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Shall |
Mandatory |
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Should |
Recommended |
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May |
Optional |
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Will |
Indicates futurity. No requirement of doing. |
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Who assigns the aircraft markings and side numbers used for visual identification? |
CNO |
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What are the markings on the vertical stabalizer? |
COMNAVAIRLANT: 1st "A-M". 2nd "A-Z" COMNAVAIRPAC: 1st "N-Z". 2nd "A-Z" CNATRA: 1st "A-G". No 2nd letter. |
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What was the Mishap rate in 1970? |
9 mishaps per 10,000 hours |
