TAMMS-A Procedures Flashcards
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Which publication is the primary functional guide for TAMMS-A forms and records procedures?
Answer: DA PAM 738-751
DA PAM 738-751 prescribes the forms, records, and procedures of the Army Maintenance Management System - Aviation (TAMMS-A).
A crew chief finds a condition that makes the aircraft unsafe to fly. Which status symbol must be entered?
Answer: Red X
A red X means the aircraft is unsafe or unserviceable and must not be flown until the fault is corrected.
What does a red diagonal (/) status symbol indicate?
Answer: A fault exists but is not serious enough to stop use of the aircraft
A red diagonal shows a material defect that is not dangerous enough to ground the aircraft.
Who may authorize flight of an aircraft under a circled red X condition?
Answer: The commander or a representative the commander designates in writing
A circled red X flight needs authorization from the commander or a designated representative appointed in writing.
Which form serves as the Army Aviator's Flight Record and records flight time for each mission?
Answer: DA Form 2408-12
DA Form 2408-12 records aviator flight time, missions, and flight conditions.
How is flight time entered on TAMMS-A flight records?
Answer: Hours and tenths of an hour
TAMMS-A records flight time in hours and tenths.
Which form gives a summary of the aircraft's current status, including hours, landings, and the highest status symbol?
Answer: DA Form 2408-13
DA Form 2408-13, Aircraft Status Information Record, summarizes the aircraft's current status and use data.
Which form records faults, the corrective actions taken, and inspections performed on the aircraft?
Answer: DA Form 2408-13-1
DA Form 2408-13-1, Aircraft Inspection and Maintenance Record, lists faults and the corrective actions taken.
During a fault correction, more work has to be documented than fits in the original entry. Which form is used for the related maintenance actions?
Answer: DA Form 2408-13-2
DA Form 2408-13-2, Related Maintenance Actions Record, documents work linked to a fault on the 2408-13-1.
An uncorrected fault is deferred so the 2408-13-1 can be closed out. Where is that fault carried forward?
Answer: DA Form 2408-14-1
DA Form 2408-14-1, Uncorrected Fault Record (Aircraft), tracks deferred faults until they are corrected.
Which form lists scheduled inspections and when they are due by hours or calendar time?
Answer: DA Form 2408-18
DA Form 2408-18, Equipment Inspection List, schedules recurring inspections and their due points.
A required phase inspection is now due but has not been done, and no unsafe condition exists. Which symbol applies?
Answer: Red horizontal dash
A red horizontal dash means an inspection, component change, MWO, or check is due but not yet completed.
Which form is the permanent historical record of significant events such as accidents, major repairs, and transfers for an aircraft?
Answer: DA Form 2408-15
DA Form 2408-15, Historical Record for Aircraft, keeps important lifetime events and stays with the aircraft.
When a fault entered with a red X is corrected and inspected, how is the entry usually cleared?
Answer: The qualified inspector initials in the status block to show the correction is accepted
Clearing a red X needs the authorized inspector's initials over the status symbol to confirm the corrective action.
Which form tracks the operating time and history of individual time-change or retirement-life components?
Answer: DA Form 2408-16
DA Form 2408-16, Aircraft Component Historical Record, follows tracked components throughout their service life.
Which form accounts for loose equipment and items that must stay with the aircraft?
Answer: DA Form 2408-17
DA Form 2408-17, Aircraft Inventory Record, lists the equipment items assigned to the aircraft.
Which form documents removal, installation, and repair/overhaul of serial-number-tracked components for reporting to the national level?
Answer: DA Form 2410
DA Form 2410 reports component removal, installation, and repair/overhaul data for reliability and life tracking.
Which form records modification work orders (MWOs) that apply to the aircraft and whether they are complete?
Answer: DA Form 2408-5
DA Form 2408-5, Equipment Modification Record, tracks MWO applicability and completion status.
Which automated system is used at unit level to keep electronic TAMMS-A records in place of many paper forms?
Answer: ULLS-A(E)
ULLS-A(E), the Unit Level Logistics System - Aviation (Enhanced), keeps aviation maintenance records electronically.
After a flight, the pilot finds a minor fault that does not affect safety. Who is responsible for entering it on the aircraft forms?
Answer: The person who finds the fault, such as the pilot or crew member
Whoever finds a fault is responsible for recording it right away with the correct status symbol.
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