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

Answer

An MWO is an official directive from the materiel developer directing specific modifications to maintain or restore airworthiness or improve performance.

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

Answer

Category I (URGENT) MWOs address safety-critical issues and must be applied within the mandatory time frame specified in the directive.

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

Answer

ASAMs communicate urgent safety information and mandatory actions required to maintain airworthiness or prevent accidents.

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

Answer

The Army Airworthiness Authority (under PEO Aviation) issues the Airworthiness Release certifying that an aircraft type meets Army airworthiness standards.

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

Answer

Army maintenance policy requires that applicable technical manuals be open and available during maintenance performance, regardless of mechanic experience.

AAC - Army Aviation Maintenance Program Practice Test

AAC - Army Aviation Maintenance Program Practice Test

AAC AAC Aircraft Airworthiness and Quality Assurance Questions and Answers 2