2AX7X Vol 2 Unit 4 Aircraft Maintenance

The correct answer is 24. The wing foreign object damage monitor must notify the MAJCOM FOD manager within 24 hours of a FOD incident. This ensures that any potential damage or safety hazards caused by foreign objects on the wing are reported and addressed promptly. By notifying the manager within 24 hours, necessary actions can be taken to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of the aircraft and personnel.

The Wing foreign object damage (FOD) monitor is normally within the Quality Assurance section. Quality Assurance is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance activities are performed correctly and to the highest standards. The FOD monitor is responsible for inspecting and monitoring the aircraft and runway for any foreign objects that could potentially cause damage. This role falls under the Quality Assurance section as it is crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of the aircraft.

AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, provides general guidance for executing an effective maintenance recovery operation. This publication outlines the procedures and best practices for managing aircraft and equipment maintenance, including recovery operations. It covers topics such as maintenance planning, scheduling, documentation, and resource management. Therefore, it is the most appropriate publication to consult for guidance on executing an effective maintenance recovery operation.

An equipment identification designator (EID) code is used to identify tools and equipment. The question asks how many digits make up an EID code. The correct answer is 9. This means that an EID code consists of 9 digits.

Weapons loading operations do not institute a restricted maintenance area. Restricted maintenance areas are designated areas where specific maintenance tasks are performed that require additional safety precautions or specialized equipment. Radiographic inspections, fuel system repair, and aircraft on jacks all involve maintenance activities that require restricted maintenance areas due to safety concerns or the need for controlled conditions. However, weapons loading operations typically occur in designated areas that are separate from restricted maintenance areas, as they involve the loading and unloading of weapons onto aircraft rather than maintenance tasks.

Red Ball maintenance is a type of maintenance that focuses on urgent repairs that need to be done quickly in order to get an aircraft back into service as soon as possible. It is not specifically designed to prevent aircraft status changes, which refer to any changes in the condition or status of an aircraft that may affect its ability to fly. Red Ball maintenance is more concerned with addressing immediate issues and getting the aircraft back in the air, rather than preventing or managing changes in its status.

The Maintenance Group Commander (MXG/CC) is responsible for the development of wing procedures for control and management of tools/equipment used on the flight line and in aerospace maintenance industrial areas. As the commander of the maintenance group, they have the authority and oversight to ensure that proper procedures are in place to effectively manage and control the tools and equipment used in maintenance operations. This includes developing guidelines, protocols, and regulations to ensure the safe and efficient use of tools/equipment in these areas.

The Maintenance Group (MXG) Commander designates cannibalization authorities. This means that the MXG Commander is responsible for assigning individuals or teams within the Maintenance Group who are authorized to cannibalize parts from one aircraft to repair another. Cannibalization is a process where parts from one aircraft that is no longer operational are used to fix another aircraft that requires the same part. The MXG Commander has the authority to make decisions regarding cannibalization and ensure that it is carried out efficiently and effectively within the Maintenance Group.

When a serially controlled item is cannibalized, it means that a part or component from that item is removed and used to repair or maintain another item. In such cases, the Plans, scheduling, and documentation (PS&D) department needs to be notified. This is because PS&D is responsible for maintaining records of all maintenance activities, including cannibalization. By notifying PS&D, they can update the records and ensure that the necessary plans and schedules are adjusted accordingly. This helps in maintaining an accurate inventory and tracking the usage of serially controlled items.

Explosive munitions are not considered a dropped object under the Dropped Object Prevention Program because they are intentionally released or deployed during aircrew operations, rather than being accidentally dropped. The program focuses on preventing accidental drops of objects that could potentially cause harm or damage if they fall from aircraft or other elevated positions.

The Applicable Impoundment Authority designates the Impoundment Official for a particular impoundment situation. This means that the authority responsible for the specific impoundment situation has the power to appoint the Impoundment Official. The other options, including the Maintenance Group (MXG) Vice Commander, MXG Impoundment Release Authority, and Applicable Squadron commander, do not have the authority to designate the Impoundment Official in this context.

AFI 10-206, Operational Reporting is the correct answer because it pertains to reporting incidents, accidents, and safety-related matters in the Air Force. This includes reporting dropped objects that have caused casualties or damage. The other options listed are not directly related to reporting incidents or accidents, making AFI 10-206 the most appropriate choice.