Naval Air Training And Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS)

Question 0

NATOPS is?

Answer 0

A positive approach towards improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in naval aircraft mishaps.

Question 1

When was NATOPS established?

Answer 1

In 1961 by the United States Navy

Question 2

How many aircraft were lost in 1950?

Answer 2

776 roughly 2 per day

Question 3

When was the NAMP established?

Answer 3

1959

Question 4

When was Fleet Replacement Squadron established?

Answer 4

1961

Question 5

One the the most dangerous times for maintenance and personnel?

Answer 5

During engine start, operation, and shutdown.

Question 6

Before starting an engine?

Answer 6

Wheels chocked

Parking brake set

Question 7

Procedures of the NATOPS:

Answer 7

Wheels chocked/ parking brake set
Intake screens installed in jet engines
Prior to starting jet engines, intakes and surrounding ground/deck shall be inspected
When engine is started by non-pilot personnel aircraft will be tied down
Whenever an engine is started personnel with adequate fire extinguishes shall be stationed in the immediate vicinity but clear of propellers

Question 8

Warning?

Answer 8

May result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed

Question 9

Caution?

Answer 9

May result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.

Question 10

Note?

Answer 10

Emphasis on a procedure, practice, or condition

Question 11

Shall?

Answer 11

Procedure is mandatory

Question 12

Should?

Answer 12

Procedure is recommended

Question 13

May?

Answer 13

“May” and “need not” mean procedure is optional

Question 14

Will?

Answer 14

Indicates futurist and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure

Question 15

First letter “A through M” second “A through Z”?

Answer 15

COMNAVAIRLANT

Question 16

First letter “N through Z” second letter “A through Z”?

Answer 16

COMNAVAIRPAC

Question 17

First letter “A through G” there is no second letter?

Answer 17

CNATRA

Question 18

Provides for the assignment of aircraft markings and side numbers that identify aircraft of one unit from those of another! Assigned by CNO?

Answer 18

Visual identification system for naval aircraft