AFTO Form 781 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does a Red X indicate about an aircraft?

Aircraft can fly with minor issues

Aircraft is unsafe / unserviceable (correct)

Aircraft is safe and ready to fly

Aircraft requires routine inspections

What does a Red Dash indicate?

Condition of equipment is known

Aircraft is grounded

Minor discrepancies exist

Condition of equipment is unknown (correct)

What does a Red Diagonal signify?

Discrepancies exist but do not ground the aircraft.

What does a Black Initial signify?

A discrepancy has been corrected Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of changing the status/symbol?

To indicate that required maintenance has been accomplished. Signup and view all the answers

What is the DD FORM 1896 used for?

To track fuel / oil servicing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of AFTO forms?

781F, IMT 781, 781H, 781A Signup and view all the answers

What is the AFTO 781F?

Aerospace Vehicle flight report and MX document. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the AFTO IMT 781?

To collect, compile, and maintain aircrew flying records. Signup and view all the answers

What information does AFTO 781H provide?

First indication of aircraft status and inspection history. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Exceptional Release?

Certification that an authorized individual has reviewed forms and the aircraft is airworthy. Signup and view all the answers

What does AFTO 781A document?

Each discrepancy and corrective action. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

AFTO Form 781 Overview

AFTO Form 781 series is essential for tracking the serviceability and discrepancies of aircraft.
Key symbols include Red X, Red Dash, and Red Diagonal, each indicating different levels of aircraft readiness.

Red X

Indicates the aircraft is unsafe/unserviceable and cannot be flown until remedied.
Requires both "Corrected By" and "Inspected By" signatures to clear the discrepancy.

Red Dash

Signifies an unknown condition of the equipment, potentially indicating serious issues.
Generally represents an overdue inspection but does not ground the aircraft.
Requires a signature in the "Inspected By" section.

Red Diagonal

Indicates that discrepancies exist but are not grounds for grounding the aircraft.
Cleared by signing the "Corrected By" box.

Black Initial

Used to show that a discrepancy has been corrected.
Can also be entered instead of a red symbol if there are no discrepancies noted, making this occurrence rare.

Changing Status/Symbol

Involves placing a last name initial in black ink over the red status symbol to demonstrate maintenance tasks are completed.

Fuel Identiplate

Refers to DD FORM 1896, a tool for tracking fuel and oil servicing.
Acts similarly to a fuel credit card; loss of the fuel card could prompt an investigation.

Order of AFTO Forms

The sequence includes AFTO 781F (cover of the binder), IMT 781, AFTO 781H, and AFTO 781A.

AFTO 781F

Serves as the cover page for the aircraft binder, contains critical information.
Verification of the aircraft's tail number with the serial number is necessary for accuracy.

AFTO IMT 781

Acts as the ARMS/Mission Flight Data Document, collecting and maintaining aircrew flying records.
It is crucial for pilots, recording individual flying time, landings, and approaches.

AFTO 781H

Provides the initial indication of the aircraft’s status, including a history of inspections and exceptional releases.
Essential for preflight, thru flight, and basic post-flight data accuracy, and must align with IMT 781.

Exceptional Release

A certification indicating an authorized individual has deemed the aircraft airworthy even if previously marked with a discrepancy.
This release is valid for one day unless changes occur and must be completed before each sortie; cannot apply to Red X status.

AFTO 781A

Documents each discrepancy encountered and the corresponding corrective actions taken to resolve them.

Description

This quiz provides flashcards focused on the terminology and definitions related to the AFTO Form 781, an important tool in aircraft maintenance. Learn the meanings of terms like Red X, Red Dash, and Red Diagonal to enhance your understanding of aviation inspection protocols.