AAC AAC Aircraft Airworthiness and Quality Assurance Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is a Modification Work Order (MWO) in the context of Army aviation airworthiness?

Accepted Answer

An official directive to modify Army aircraft to correct deficiencies or improve capability

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A routine oil change authorization

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A unit-level authorization for local repairs

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A pilot request for avionics upgrades

Question 2

Which category of MWO must be applied within the time frame specified in the directive due to safety implications?

Accepted Answer

Category I (URGENT) MWO

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Category II (ROUTINE) MWO

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Category III (OPTIONAL) MWO

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Category IV (DEFERRED) MWO

Question 3

An Aviation Safety Action Message (ASAM) is issued to Army aviation units to:

Accepted Answer

Disseminate time-critical safety information and required actions for aviation systems

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Schedule periodic standardization flights

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Update the Army aviation training syllabus

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Notify units of upcoming depot maintenance windows

Question 4

The Airworthiness Release (AWR) for a new Army aircraft type is issued by:

Accepted Answer

Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO Aviation) or the Army Airworthiness Authority

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The unit commander after acceptance inspection

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The Aviation Center of Excellence (ACOE) Commander

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The FORSCOM Aviation Officer

Question 5

During a Quality Assurance surveillance visit, an inspector observes a mechanic performing maintenance without the applicable TM open and available. This is:

Accepted Answer

A finding requiring immediate corrective action as TMs must be available during maintenance

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Acceptable if the mechanic has performed the task more than 10 times

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Only required for safety-of-flight tasks

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Permitted with supervisor approval for experienced maintainers

Question 6

What is the purpose of a Technical Manual (TM) validation and verification program in Army aviation?

Accepted Answer

To ensure TM procedures are accurate, safe, and reflect the current configuration of the aircraft

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To assess pilot currency on aircraft systems

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To authorize local deviations from standard maintenance procedures

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To certify mechanics on new maintenance tasks