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What is NATOPS? |
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization |
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Why was NATOPS established? |
To improve combat readiness and achieve a substantial reduction in naval aircraft mishaps |
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When was NATOPS established and who was it established by? Why? |
in 1961 by the United States Navy |
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What programs were initiated to standardize training in maintenance and flight operations to prevent mishaps? |
NAMP (Naval Aviation Maintenance Program) FRS (Fleet Replacement Squadron) program NATOPS (Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization) |
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What is the FRS program? |
Fleet Replacement Squadron program; indoctrinate newly designated aircrew and aircraft mechanics into peculiarities of specific aircraft. |
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What is the most dangerous time for maintenance and personnel? |
During engine start, operation and shutdown |
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Describe a safety measures before engine start |
Wheels chocked
Parking brake set Inspect intakes and surrounding deck for FOD Trained personnel with fire extinguishing equipment stationed near engine but clear of intakes and propellers |
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What is FOD? |
Foreign Object Damage |
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What is a warning? |
May result in injury or death |
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What is a caution? |
May result in damage to equipment |
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What is a note? |
Places emphasis on a procedure or condition |
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"Shall" means…? |
Mandatory procedure |
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"Should" means…? |
Recommended procedure |
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"May" or "Need not" means…? |
Optional procedure |
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"Will" means…? |
Indicates futurity |
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What does visual identification system on aircrafts provide? |
Simplified and adaptable identification of Navy and Marine aircraft. |
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COMNAVAIRLANT |
East coast First character A-M Second character A-Z |
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COMNAVAIRPAC |
West coast First character N-Z Second character A-Z |
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CNATRA |
Training (orange) First character A-G No second character |