AAC Maintenance Procedures & Standards

Question 1

A crew chief finds a fault that makes the aircraft unsafe to fly. Which status symbol goes on the aircraft forms?

Accepted Answer

Red X

Answer

Under TAMMS-A (DA PAM 738-751), a Red X means the aircraft is unsafe and must not be flown until the fault is fixed.

Question 2

What does a red diagonal (/) status symbol on DA Form 2408-13-1 mean?

Accepted Answer

A deficiency exists, but it does not make the aircraft unsafe

Answer

A red diagonal marks a known deficiency that does not make the aircraft unsafe to fly.

Question 3

What does a circled red X allow?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft may fly under specific limits approved by an authorized commander or designated representative

Answer

A circled red X lets an aircraft with a Red X condition fly under stated limits, but only with authorization from the commander or designated representative.

Question 4

Which form records the aircraft's current status, faults, and the maintenance done to correct them?

Accepted Answer

DA Form 2408-13-1

Answer

DA Form 2408-13-1 (Aircraft Inspection and Maintenance Record) records status symbols, faults, and the corrective actions taken.

Question 5

A fault cannot be fixed right away and maintenance is deferred. Where is it carried forward?

Accepted Answer

DA Form 2408-14-1, Uncorrected Fault Record

Answer

Deferred faults are copied to DA Form 2408-14-1 so they stay visible until corrected.

AAC - Army Aviation Maintenance Program Practice Test

AAC - Army Aviation Maintenance Program Practice Test

AAC Maintenance Procedures & Standards