112 NATOPS Fundamentals Flashcards

1
Q

Discuss the purpose of the NATOPS program

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Prescribes general instructions for improving combat readiness and reducing mishaps

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2
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State the responsibilities of the CNO NATOPS Coordinator

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An individual assigned to the NATOPS products administrator, who represents CNO NATOPS policy at all NATOPS reviews

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3
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State the responsibilities of the NATOPS Advisory Group

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Consists of all the big-name commanders and commandants who oversee all the NATOPS happenings in their respective command areas of influence and make corrections as necessary

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4
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State the responsibilities of the NATOPS Coordinator

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Coordinates NATOPS and all its changes

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5
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State the responsibilities of the NATOPS Model Manager

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The unit commander or head of department designated by the cognizant command to administer the NATOPS program for a specific aircraft model or aviation-related system. These assignments are delineated in the NATOPS status report posted on the Airworthiness Web sit.

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6
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State the responsibilities of the NATOPS Program Manager

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An individual within the MMU assigned by the model manager to perform administrative responsibilities for the NATOPS program and who is given written authority to act on behalf of the model manager in NATOPS-related matters. Shall be an aviator highly qualified/ knowledgeable/ experienced in aircraft model or subject areas addressed in the manual. Assigned this duty for a minimum of 18 months.

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7
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State the responsibilities of the NATOPS evaluator

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A highly qualified aircrew member assigned to a NATOPS evaluation unit. Designations shall be in writing by the NATOPS model manager.

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8
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State the responsibilities of the NATOPS instructor

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A highly qualified aircrew member whose primary duty should be administering the NATOPS evaluation program within a squadron or unit. Shall receive initial and subsequent NATOPS standardization evaluations from the appropriate NATOPS evaluator and be designated in writing by the CO.

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State the responsibilities of the Individual Aircrewman

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Stick to NATOPS and know it well

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10
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State the meaning of a Warning

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Could cause injury or death to personnel

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11
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State the meaning of a Caution

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Could cause damage to equipment

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12
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State the meaning of a Note

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Essential to emphasize

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13
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State the meaning of Shall

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Mandatory

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14
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State the meaning of Should

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Highly recommended but not mandatory

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15
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State the meaning of May

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Up to the user’s discretion

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16
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State the meaning of Will

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Used to indicate futurity, never the level of shall, should, etc.

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17
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State the purpose of a NATOPS evaluation

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Makes sure everyone is on the same page and following the rules set forth by NATOPS

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18
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State the purpose of the NAVFLIRS

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Naval Flight Record Subsystem- Serves as the go-to flight data for the Aviation Maintenance and Material Management people. Standardized Navy flight activity data collection system

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19
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Explain and describe the process for submitting Routine Change Recommendations

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Submitted to review conferences, do not require immediate distro to the fleet. Forward recommendation via chain of command to DC

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20
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Explain and describe the process for submitting Urgent Chain Recommendations

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Change needed ASAP due to safety issue

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21
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Explain and describe the process for submitting Interim Change Recommendations

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Same as routing changes but slightly faster

22
Q

Discuss Circadian Rhythm

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Natural sleep pattern

23
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Discuss Flight Time

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Too much flight time induces fatigue. Too little flight time could cause skills to perish

24
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Discuss Nutrition

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Healthy body = healthy mind = healthy performance. Eat well.

25
Q

Discuss Drugs (prescription)

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May cause sleepiness and/or inhibit performance. Make sure they’re cleared by the flight doc

26
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Discuss Illness

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Makes you icky and your performance sucks. Dangerous to the crew depending on level of illness

27
Q

Discuss Pregnancy

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No fly

28
Q

Discuss Immunization/Injections/Blood Donation

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Waiting period for all three

29
Q

Discuss Hypobaric Exposure

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Low pressure for too long can induce illness/death. Not a good idea to be without oxygen. It messes you up.

30
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Discuss Performance Maintenance during Continuous and Sustained Operations

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Fatigue. Jeez.

31
Q

Discuss Flight Simulators

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Helps performance but not quite close enough to the real thing

32
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Discuss Crew Rest

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Makes you ready to perform

33
Q

Explain the purpose and entries required of Master Flight Files

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Only official flight record of Naval Aircraft

34
Q

Explain the purpose and entries of Aviators Log Book

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Track flight time, NVD time, landings, etc.

35
Q

Explain the purpose and entries required of NATOPS Training Jacket

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Track qualifications. Know what’s in the NATOPS Jacket

36
Q

Ezplain R1/RP-1

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Aircrew Refresher NASTP Training for Class 1 Aircraft

37
Q

Explain R2/RP-2

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Aircrew Refresher NASTP Training for Class 2 Aircraft

38
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Explain R3/RP-3

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Aircrew Refresher NASTP Training for Class 3 Aircraft

39
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Explain R4/RP-4

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Aircrew Refresher NASTP Training for Class 4 Aircraft

40
Q

Define Class 1 Aircraft

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Aircraft (other than rotorcraft and aircraft composed primarily of composite material) of 5,700 kg maximum certificated takeoff weight or less

41
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Define Class 2 Aircraft

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Aircraft (other than rotorcraft and aircraft composed primarily of composite materials) over 5,700 kg maximum certificated takeoff weight and up to, and including, 34,200 kg maximum certificated takeoff weight.

42
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Define Class 3 Aircraft

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Aircraft, by make and model, (other than rotorcraft and aircraft composed primarily of composite material) over 34,200 kg maximum certificated takeoff weight

43
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Define Class 4 Aircraft

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Rotorcraft (other than rotorcraft composed primarily of composite material) of 2,736 kg maximum certificated takeoff weight or less

44
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DIFDEN?

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Duty in a status not involving flying

45
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DIFCREW?

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Duty involving flying crewman

46
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DIFTEM?

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Personnel under training to become crewmembers

47
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Explain annual flight hours and CEFIP requirements

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Meet minimum flight time requirements

48
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COMNAVAIRLANT

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TYCOM-Type Commander. First character A-M, 2nd character A-Z

49
Q

Explain the visual identification system for TYCOM COMNAVAIRPAC

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First character N-Z, Second character A-Z

50
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Explain the visual identification system for TYCOM CNATRA

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(Chief of Naval Air Training) 1 character A-G, no second character