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Block XI
NATOPS
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Aviation
Not Applicable
01/29/2015

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Term
NATOPS
Definition
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization
Term
When was NATOPS established?
Definition
established in 1961 by the Navy.
Term
Why was NATOPS established?
Definition
to improve combat readiness and achieving a reduction in aircraft mishaps.
Term
When was the NAMP created?
Definition
NAMP was created in 1959.
Term
When was FRS program established?
Definition
FRS, or Fleet Replacement Squadron program was established in 1961
Term
What did FRSs do?
Definition
teach new aircrew and maintainers about the aircraft
Term
What was the final major standardization put in place and when?
Definition
NATOPS. established in 1961.
Term
What is NATOPS?
Definition
designed to standardize procedures for operating an aircraft.
Term
What are the most dangerous times for maintenance and personnel?
Definition
during engine start, operation, and shutdown.
Term
Before starting the engine...
Definition
wheels shall be chocked and parking brake must be set.
Term
Where applicable...
Definition
intake screens shall be installed on aircraft
Term
Prior to starting jet engines, intakes...
Definition
ground/deck must be inspected to eliminate the possibility of FOD
(Foreign Object Damage)
Term
When an engine is started by a maintainer...
Definition
jet must be tied down.
Term
Whenever engine is started....
Definition
personnel with adequate fire extinguishing equipment shall be in immediate vicinity of the engine, but clear of intakes and propellers.
Term
What is WARNING?
Definition
operating procedure, practice, or condition that may result in injury or death if not followed.
Term
What is CAUTION?
Definition
operating procedure, practice, or condition that may result in injury of personnel and/or damage to equipment
Term
What is NOTE?
Definition
operating procedure, practice, or condition that must be emphasized
Term
What is SHALL?
Definition
mandatory procedure
Term
What is SHOULD?
Definition
suggested/recommended procedure
Term
What is MAY and NEED NOT?
Definition
optional procedure
Term
What is WILL?
Definition
indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of procedure
Term
Visual Identification System
Definition
provides for the assignment of aircraft markings and side numbers identifying aircraft from one unit to another and is assigned by the CNO
Term
COMNAVAIRLANT
Definition
First character shall be A-Z, second character A-Z
Term
COMNAVAIRPAC
Definition
first character shall be N-Z, second character A-Z
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CNATRA
Definition
first character shall be A-G, no second character
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