AAC Aircraft Airworthiness and Quality Assurance Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the definition of aircraft airworthiness in the context of Army aviation?
Answer: The aircraft is in a condition for safe operation in accordance with applicable standards
Airworthiness means an aircraft meets all applicable standards and is in a condition suitable for safe flight operations.
Who has the authority to release an Army aircraft as airworthy after maintenance?
Answer: A qualified Quality Control (QC) inspector or Test Pilot as appropriate
Quality Control inspectors are responsible for certifying that maintenance was performed correctly and the aircraft is airworthy before flight release.
What Army regulation establishes the airworthiness qualification and certification program for Army aircraft?
Answer: AR 70-62
AR 70-62 (Airworthiness Qualification and Certification of US Army Aircraft) governs the airworthiness certification program.
A Quality Assurance (QA) program in Army aviation is primarily designed to:
Answer: Ensure maintenance is performed to established standards and identify systemic deficiencies
The QA program monitors maintenance quality, ensures compliance with standards, and identifies trends requiring corrective action.
Which form documents the results of a Quality Control inspection on an Army aircraft?
Answer: DA Form 2408-13-1
DA Form 2408-13-1 (Aircraft Inspection and Maintenance Record) is used to document QC inspection results and aircraft status.
When a QC inspector discovers a maintenance deficiency after a job has been signed off, the immediate action is to:
Answer: Ground the aircraft and initiate corrective maintenance through proper channels
Discovered deficiencies require the aircraft to be grounded and corrective maintenance initiated to restore airworthiness before further flight.