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AME Unit 3 - Ordnance
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01/19/2012

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Term
What is the purpose of the NOMMP 8000.16 (series)?
Definition
To establish standardized weapons maintenance activities
Term
What does NOMMP stand for?
Definition
Naval Ordnance Maintenance Management Program
Term
For what 3 families of weapons does the NOMMP provide a ready reference?
Definition
  • Air-launched guided missiles and glide bombs
  • Aircraft bombs and components
  • CADs and rocket motors
Term
What are the 5 functions of the NOMMP?
Definition
  1. Guide to daily operation
  2. Establishes maintenance requirements and responsibilities for all non-nuclear weapons, weapon components, and weapon support equipment
  3. Provides a basis for training documents
  4. Functions as a standard reference document
  5. Provides a ready reference for certain families of weapons
Term
What does CAD stand for?
Definition
Cartridge Acuated Device
Term
What does PAD stand for?
Definition
Propellant Acuated Device
Term
What basic definition applies to CADs and PADs?
Definition
Explosive devices used in Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) and weapons delivery systems
Term
Because of what two characteristics are CADs utilized for many applications?
Definition
  • High reliability
  • Ease of maintenance
Term
What are used to operate bomb rack ejection systems, missile launchers, various dispensers, and to perform several functions in aircrew escape systems?
Definition
CADs
Term
What are designed to explosively remove the ejection seat and aircrews from an aircraft, stabilize the trajectory of the man and seat combination, separate the aircrewman from the ejection seat, and assist in the opening of the parachute?
Definition
PADs
Term
What will be done if a CAD or PAD does not freely and fully enter the chamber for which it was specifically designed?
Definition
It shall be carefully extracted and no other attempt shall be made to install it
Term
In what equipment shall a PAD or CAD never be installed?
Definition
Any equipment for which it has not been authorized
Term
Some CADs and PADs have the _____ dimensions and are _____ _______.
Definition

Some CADs and PADs have the same dimensions and are physically interchangable.

Term
What class of ammunition are CADs?
Definition
Class C
Term
What class of ammunition are PADs?
Definition
Class D
Term
What does AEPS stand for?
Definition
Aircrew Escape Propulsion Systems
Term
What are AEPS devices used for propulsion of ejection seats and other equipment during ejection from military aircraft?
Definition
CADs
Term
What are used to actuate aircraft personnel escape systems, fire extinguishers, cable cutters, line and hose guillotines, and other items in naval aircraft systems and associated equipment?
Definition
PADs
Term
How shall all CADs and PADs be handled?
Definition
As live ammunition
Term
What does RFI stand for?
Definition
READY-FOR-ISSUE
Term
How shall a CAD or PAD suspected of having been fired or subjected to fire be marked?
Definition
SUSPENDED AMMUNITION
Term
A disposition on a CAD or PAD suspected of having been fired shall be requested in accordance with what 3 manuals?
Definition
  • SPCCINST 8010.12
  • COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (series)
  • OPNAVINST 8000.16 (series)
Term
All suspended ammunition shall be handled in accordance with safety precautions applicable to what?
Definition
Live ammunition
Term
A device may be considered inert once cerified by whom?
Definition
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Inspector
Term
What is an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or death of personnel?
Definition
Warning
Term
What is an operating of maintenance procedure, practie, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage or destruction of equipment or loss of mission effectiveness?
Definition
Caution
Term
What is an operating or maintenance procedure, condition, etc., which is essential to emphasize or clarify?
Definition
Note
Term
What is the rule for how CADs and PADs installed in aircraft must function?
Definition
They must function perfectly the first time
Term
What will be the result if devices fail to fire when needed?
Definition
Severe injury or death of the aircrew and damage to the equipment
Term
Upon what does the performance of CADs and PADs depend?
Definition
Careful handling, installation, and storage
Term
Will repair be performed on CADs and PADs?
Definition
No
Term
What will happen if a CAD or PAD is damaged or contaminated?
Definition
The item will be replaced
Term
How should CADs and PADs not be handled?
Definition
Roughly
Term
It is considered a reportable defect if a device, or its storage container, shows what?
Definition
Evidence of rough handling, being dropped or damaged, or any other visible defect
Term
Which way should rocket motors not be laid on any surface?
Definition
With nozzle ends down
Term
Which CADs and PADs shall not be opened or removed from sealed containers for inspection?
Definition
Environmentally sealed CADs
Term
CADs and PADs found to have no _____ _____ shall not be installed?
Definition

CADs and PADs found to have no Identification Markings shall not be installed

Term
What is the only on-equipment work authorized?
Definition
Removal, inspections, and installation
Term
In what cases is on-equipment work other than removal, inspection and installation authorized?
Definition
When detailed in the aircraft/equipment technical manual, or an authorized approved technical directive
Term
In what case is cannibalization of CADs and PADs by O-level maintenance authorized?
Definition
With the approval of the Cognizant Wing (ashore) or Carrier Air Wing (afloat) in accordance with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (series) and OPNAVINST 8000.16 (series)
Term
To whom is damaged or broken lockwire on rocket motors to be reported?
Definition
The Cognizant Field Activity, IHDIV NAVSURFWARCEN Indian Head Maryland
Term
Replacement of what is not authorized on rocket motors?
Definition
Lockwire and lead seals
Term
What purpose do safety pins and devices serve?
Definition
Prevent inadvertent firing of CADs and PADs
Term
What purpose do protective caps and plugs serve?
Definition
Prevent contamination of devices by moisture and foreign matter
Term
In what case will removed CADs and PADs not be stored in a Ready Service Magazine?
Definition
When they are required to be reinstalled the same day
Term
What does HERO stand for?
Definition
Hazards to Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance
Term
What is the purpose of the QUAL/CERT program?
Definition
So that sailors, marines and civilians required to handle explosive actuated devices are qualified to perform all functions safely
Term
What are the five levels of certification?
Definition
  • TM - Team Member
  • I - Individual
  • TL - Team Leader
  • QA - Quality Assurance
  • SO - Safety Observer
Term
During all ordnance handling evolutions, a ____ member team is required.
Definition
Three
Term
What three positions must be filled in an ordnance handling team?
Definition
Safety Observer, the person performing the procedure, and the Tool/Cartridge handler
Term
What are lot numbers used to distinguish?
Definition
Date of manufacture and group in which they were produced
Term
Where is the information to decipher a lot number found?
Definition
NAVAIR 11-100-11-CD
Term
Of how many parts does a lot number consist?
Definition
6 parts
Term
What letter is not used in the month to alpa conversion?
Definition
"I"
Term
Where are lot numbers located?
Definition
On the manufacturer identification plate or imprinted on the CADs and PADs
Term
What is defined as: the specific period of time during which a Cad or PAD is allowed to be used?
Definition
Service Life
Term
What is defined as: the period of time beginning from the date of manufacture that CADs and PADs can remain in their hermetically sealed containers and still be serviceable?
Definition
Shelf Life
Term
What is defined as: the period of time a CAD is allowed to be used after the hermetically sealed container is opened?
Definition
Installed Life
Term
On what form in logbooks will CAD and PAD entries be made?
Definition
4790/26A
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