NATOPS Fundamentals

Question 0

Purpose of the NATOPS

Answer 0

Improves combat readiness and reduces aircraft mishaps. Issued by the CNO. Include general flight and operating instructions and emergency procedures.

Question 1

NATOPS

Answer 1

Naval Air Training & Operating Procedures Standardization

Question 2

General aircraft pre start precautions

Answer 2

1. Wheels will be chocked, parking brake set.
2. Intake screens shall be installed on jet aircraft.
3. Surrounding ground/deck shall be inspected for FOD
4. Aircraft with no parking brakes shall be tied down when starting for testing or warm up purposes.
5. When an engine is started, personnel with adequate fire extinguishing equipment will stand by.

Question 3

“warning” as it applies to NATOPS

Answer 3

An operating procedure, practice or condition that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed.

Question 4

“Caution” as it applies to NATOPS

Answer 4

An operating procedure, practice or condition that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.

Question 5

“Note” as it applies to NATOPS

Answer 5

An operating procedure practice or condition that must be emphasized

Question 6

“Shall” as it applies to NATOPS

Answer 6

A procedure that is mandatory

Question 7

“Should” as it applies to NATOPS

Answer 7

A procedure that is recommended

Question 8

“May” as it applies to NATOPS

Answer 8

The procedure is optional

Question 9

“Will” as it applies to NATOPS

Answer 9

Indicates futurity and never indicate any degree of requirements

Question 10

Purpose of a NATOPS evaluation

Answer 10

Intended to evaluate individual and command compliance by observing and grading adherence to NATOPS procedures

Question 11

State the purpose of Naval Flight Records Subsystem (NAVFLIRS)

Answer 11

OPNAV 3710/4, AKA yellow sheet, collects flight activity data in support of the maintenance data system MDS.

Question 12

Purpose of master flight files

Answer 12

The only official flights record of navel aircraft. Shall be maintained in accordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7

Question 13

Explain the aircraft visual identification system.

Answer 13

Aircraft markings and side numbers that identify aircraft from one unit to another. Used for rapid identification.

Question 14

What are the aircraft visual identification systems for the following type commanders (TYCOMs)
COMNAVAIRLANT
COMNAVAIRPAC
CNATRA

Answer 14

ANT- first character A-M, second character A-Z
PAC- first character N-Z, second character A-Z
CNATRA- A-G