44 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of the Accessories Flight?
Performing on/off-equipment maintenance of systems and equipment
Which section is responsible for performing authorized local manufacture, repair, overhaul, testing, modification, and inspection of aircraft and SE electrical components?
Electrical and Environmental (E&E) Section
What does the Egress Section maintain?
Aircraft egress systems, components, and trainers
What is an additional function of the Fuel Systems Section?
Providing temporary storage for Conformal Fuel Tanks and Weapons Bay Tanks
What does the E&E Section perform on aircraft electrical and environmental systems and components?
On/off-equipment maintenance
What does the Fuel Systems Section repair and functionally check?
Aircraft fuel systems, fuel tanks, and related components
What is an additional function of the E&E Section?
Repairing LOX/GOX/Liquid Nitrogen servicing units/carts
What type of cylinders does the E&E Section perform off-equipment maintenance for?
Carbon Dioxide cylinders
What type of tanks does the Fuel Systems Section provide temporary storage for?
Conformal Fuel Tanks and Weapons Bay Tanks
What is one of the primary functions of the Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Section?
To inspect and manage the Oil Analysis Program
Which section is responsible for managing structural repair, corrosion control, and LO coatings?
Low Observable (LO) Aircraft Structural Maintenance Section
What type of aircraft are serviced by the Transient Aircraft (TA) Section?
Aircraft en route from one location to another
What is the primary function of the Munitions Flight?
To control, account for, and store munitions
Which section is responsible for engine/module/accessory disassembly, inspection, assembly, test, and repair?
Propulsion Flight
What is the function of the Support Section in the Propulsion Flight?
To manage the HAZMAT program and tool storage areas
What is the primary function of the Jet, Turboprop, Turbo-shaft Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) section?
To store, build up, tear down, inspect, modify, and repair engines
What is the purpose of the Noise Suppression Systems (NSS) and Engine Test Stands (ETS) Section?
To test engines to evaluate the quality of maintenance
Which section is responsible for recovering, servicing, inspecting, maintaining, and launching transient aircraft?
Transient Aircraft (TA) Section
What is the function of the Aircraft Inspection Section?
To perform aircraft PH, PE, ISO, or letter check inspections
What is the primary responsibility of the Hydraulic Section?
Performing on- and off-equipment maintenance on pneumatic and hydraulic systems
What is the purpose of the AGE Flight?
To provide powered and Non-Powered AGE to support aircraft and non-aircraft weapon systems
What is the role of the Armament Maintenance Section?
To perform TCTOs, inspections, and maintenance on assigned armament systems
What is the responsibility of the AME Section?
To account for, store, and control AME
What is the purpose of the Support Section in the Armament Flight?
To manage supply and bench stock functions
What is the primary responsibility of the Avionics Flight?
To maintain avionics systems and components
What is the role of the Fabrication Flight?
To perform on- and off-equipment maintenance of systems and equipment
What is the responsibility of the Aircraft Structural Maintenance (ASM) Section?
To manage structural repair, corrosion control, Low Observable, inspection, damage evaluation, repair, manufacture, and/or modification of metallic, composite, fiberglass, plastic components
What is the role of the Metals Technology Section?
To support the fabrication of metallic components
What is the purpose of the Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (LOASM) Section?
To perform low observable maintenance on aircraft
Which section is responsible for performing on/off-equipment maintenance of systems and equipment?
Accessories Flight
What type of components does the E&E Section repair, overhaul, test, modify, and inspect?
Aircraft electrical and environmental systems
What does the Egress Section maintain?
Aircraft egress systems, components, and trainers
What type of systems and components does the Fuel Systems Section repair and functionally check?
Aircraft fuel systems and fuel tanks
What type of inspection does the Aircraft Inspection Section perform?
PH, PE, ISO or letter check inspections
What is the responsibility of the Wheel and Tire Section?
Manages the build-up, repair, test, and storage of wheel and tire assemblies and components
What does the Munitions Flight control and account for?
Conventional, precision guided, and nuclear munitions
What is the purpose of the Noise Suppression Systems (NSS) and Engine Test Stands (ETS) Section?
To test engines to evaluate the quality of maintenance and engine performance
What does the Repair and Reclamation Section do when established?
Removes, replaces, and rigs flight control surfaces/systems on assigned aircraft
Which section within the Avionics Flight is responsible for managing the supply and bench stock functions?
None of the above
What is the primary responsibility of the Armament Flight?
Performing off-equipment maintenance for assigned aircraft armament systems
What is the primary function of the Hydraulic Section?
Performing on- and off-equipment maintenance on pneumatic and hydraulic systems
What is the primary responsibility of the Fabrication Flight?
Performing on- and off-equipment maintenance of systems and equipment
Which module/accessory components are repaired, stored, and maintained by the Module/Accessory Repair Section?
Fuel nozzles, fuel manifolds, oil pumps, and accessory housings
What type of equipment is operated and maintained by the Module/Accessory Repair Section?
Bearing room equipment
Study Notes
Accessories Flight
- Consists of four sections: Electrical and Environmental (E&E), Egress, Fuels, and Hydraulics
- Responsible for performing on/off-equipment maintenance of systems and equipment
Electrical and Environmental (E&E) Section
- Performs authorized local manufacture, repair, overhaul, testing, modification, and inspection of aircraft and SE electrical components
- Performs on/off-equipment maintenance on aircraft electrical and environmental systems and components
- Repairs LOX/GOX/Liquid Nitrogen servicing units/carts
- Performs off-equipment maintenance for aircraft and aircrew Carbon Dioxide cylinders
Egress Section
- Maintains aircraft egress systems, components, and trainers
- Stores egress explosive components that are removed to FOM
Fuel Systems Section
- Repairs, functionally checks, and inspects aircraft fuel systems, fuel tanks, hydrazine systems, and in-flight refueling receptacle systems
- Performs maintenance on AME external fuel tanks, Conformal Fuel Tanks, and Weapons Bay Tanks
- Provides temporary storage for Conformal Fuel Tanks, and Weapons Bay Tanks
Hydraulic Section
- Performs on- and off-equipment maintenance on pneumatic and hydraulic systems, components (except environmental and egress systems)
- Provides maintenance support for SE and test equipment
- Maintains hydraulic test stands, pumping units, and associated components
Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Flight
- Provides powered and Non-Powered AGE (NPA) to support both aircraft and non-aircraft weapon systems
- Organized as a consolidated maintenance unit or teams for concentrated support efforts
Armament Flight
- Performs off-equipment maintenance for assigned aircraft armament systems, guns, pylons, racks, launchers, and adapters
- Consists of three sections: Armament Maintenance Section, AME Section, and Support Section
Armament Maintenance Section
- Performs TCTOs, inspections, and maintenance on assigned armament systems, guns, pylons, racks, launchers, and adapters
Alternate Mission Equipment (AME) Section
- Accounts for, stores, and controls AME
- If not formed, responsibilities will be accomplished by the Armament Maintenance Section
Support Section
- Stores and maintains tools/equipment and manages supply and bench stock functions for Armament Flight
Avionics Flight
- Consists of several sections, including Communication-Navigation, Radio Frequency (RF) Multiplexing, Instrument and Flight Control Systems, and others
- Responsible for maintaining avionics systems and components, and associated test/support equipment
Fabrication Flight
- Consists of four sections: Aircraft Structural Maintenance (ASM), Metals Technology, Nondestructive Inspection (NDI), and Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (LOASM)
- Performs on/off-equipment maintenance of systems and equipment
Aircraft Structural Maintenance (ASM) Section
- Manages structural repair, corrosion control, Low Observable, inspection, damage evaluation, repair, manufacture, and/or modification of metallic, composite, fiberglass, plastic components, and related hardware
Metals Technology Section
- Inspects, repairs, services, manufactures, fabricates, performs heat treating, cleans, welds, and tests aircraft and equipment, components, and tools
Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Section
- Performs NDI of aircraft, engines, AGE, and other equipment
- Manages the Oil Analysis Program (OAP)
Low Observable (LO) Aircraft Structural Maintenance Section
- Manages structural repair, corrosion control, composite repair, LO coatings
Maintenance Flight
- Consists of Repair and Reclamation, Wheel and Tire, Inspection, and TA Sections
Repair and Reclamation Section
- Removes, replaces, and rigs flight control surfaces/systems on assigned aircraft
- Troubleshoots, rigs, and replaces landing gears, actuated doors, canopies, and associated equipment requiring component maintenance beyond the capability of other activities
Wheel and Tire Section
- Manages the build-up, repair, test, and storage of wheel and tire assemblies and components
Aircraft Inspection Section
- Performs aircraft PH, PE, ISO, or letter check inspections
Transient Aircraft (TA) Section
- Recovers, services, inspects, maintains, and launches transient aircraft
- Recovers aircraft not assigned to a base that are enroute from one location to another
Munitions Flight
- Controls, accounts for, stores, ships, receives, inspects, maintains, assembles, and delivers conventional, precision guided, and nuclear munitions
- Manages and maintains all assigned tools, test and munitions handling equipment
Propulsion Flight
- Maintains aircraft engine propulsion units, propulsion components, and propellers
- Performs engine/module/accessory disassembly, inspection, assembly, test, and repair
- Responsible for Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM), Engine Test Stands (ETS), and Noise Suppression Systems (NSS)
Support Section
- Manages the flight's HAZMAT program and operates tool storage areas
- Processes supply requests to facilitate issue request, tracks MICAP due-outs, monitors bench stock, and conducts bench stock/adjusted stock level reviews
Jet, Turboprop, Turbo-shaft Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Section
- Stores, builds up, tears down, inspects, modifies, and repairs engines, QEC kits, and tests components
Noise Suppression Systems (NSS) and Engine Test Stands (ETS) Section
- Tests engines to evaluate the quality of maintenance, engine performance, and accomplish engine preservation, including engines installed on aircraft in coordination with owning squadron
Accessories Flight
- Consists of four sections: Electrical and Environmental (E&E), Egress, Fuels, and Hydraulics
- Responsible for performing on/off-equipment maintenance of systems and equipment
Electrical and Environmental (E&E) Section
- Performs authorized local manufacture, repair, overhaul, testing, modification, and inspection of aircraft and SE electrical components
- Performs on/off-equipment maintenance on aircraft electrical and environmental systems and components
- Repairs LOX/GOX/Liquid Nitrogen servicing units/carts
- Performs off-equipment maintenance for aircraft and aircrew Carbon Dioxide cylinders
Egress Section
- Maintains aircraft egress systems, components, and trainers
- Stores egress explosive components that are removed to FOM
Fuel Systems Section
- Repairs, functionally checks, and inspects aircraft fuel systems, fuel tanks, hydrazine systems, and in-flight refueling receptacle systems
- Performs maintenance on AME external fuel tanks, Conformal Fuel Tanks, and Weapons Bay Tanks
- Provides temporary storage for Conformal Fuel Tanks, and Weapons Bay Tanks
Hydraulic Section
- Performs on- and off-equipment maintenance on pneumatic and hydraulic systems, components (except environmental and egress systems)
- Provides maintenance support for SE and test equipment
- Maintains hydraulic test stands, pumping units, and associated components
Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Flight
- Provides powered and Non-Powered AGE (NPA) to support both aircraft and non-aircraft weapon systems
- Organized as a consolidated maintenance unit or teams for concentrated support efforts
Armament Flight
- Performs off-equipment maintenance for assigned aircraft armament systems, guns, pylons, racks, launchers, and adapters
- Consists of three sections: Armament Maintenance Section, AME Section, and Support Section
Armament Maintenance Section
- Performs TCTOs, inspections, and maintenance on assigned armament systems, guns, pylons, racks, launchers, and adapters
Alternate Mission Equipment (AME) Section
- Accounts for, stores, and controls AME
- If not formed, responsibilities will be accomplished by the Armament Maintenance Section
Support Section
- Stores and maintains tools/equipment and manages supply and bench stock functions for Armament Flight
Avionics Flight
- Consists of several sections, including Communication-Navigation, Radio Frequency (RF) Multiplexing, Instrument and Flight Control Systems, and others
- Responsible for maintaining avionics systems and components, and associated test/support equipment
Fabrication Flight
- Consists of four sections: Aircraft Structural Maintenance (ASM), Metals Technology, Nondestructive Inspection (NDI), and Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (LOASM)
- Performs on/off-equipment maintenance of systems and equipment
Aircraft Structural Maintenance (ASM) Section
- Manages structural repair, corrosion control, Low Observable, inspection, damage evaluation, repair, manufacture, and/or modification of metallic, composite, fiberglass, plastic components, and related hardware
Metals Technology Section
- Inspects, repairs, services, manufactures, fabricates, performs heat treating, cleans, welds, and tests aircraft and equipment, components, and tools
Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Section
- Performs NDI of aircraft, engines, AGE, and other equipment
- Manages the Oil Analysis Program (OAP)
Low Observable (LO) Aircraft Structural Maintenance Section
- Manages structural repair, corrosion control, composite repair, LO coatings
Maintenance Flight
- Consists of Repair and Reclamation, Wheel and Tire, Inspection, and TA Sections
Repair and Reclamation Section
- Removes, replaces, and rigs flight control surfaces/systems on assigned aircraft
- Troubleshoots, rigs, and replaces landing gears, actuated doors, canopies, and associated equipment requiring component maintenance beyond the capability of other activities
Wheel and Tire Section
- Manages the build-up, repair, test, and storage of wheel and tire assemblies and components
Aircraft Inspection Section
- Performs aircraft PH, PE, ISO, or letter check inspections
Transient Aircraft (TA) Section
- Recovers, services, inspects, maintains, and launches transient aircraft
- Recovers aircraft not assigned to a base that are enroute from one location to another
Munitions Flight
- Controls, accounts for, stores, ships, receives, inspects, maintains, assembles, and delivers conventional, precision guided, and nuclear munitions
- Manages and maintains all assigned tools, test and munitions handling equipment
Propulsion Flight
- Maintains aircraft engine propulsion units, propulsion components, and propellers
- Performs engine/module/accessory disassembly, inspection, assembly, test, and repair
- Responsible for Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM), Engine Test Stands (ETS), and Noise Suppression Systems (NSS)
Support Section
- Manages the flight's HAZMAT program and operates tool storage areas
- Processes supply requests to facilitate issue request, tracks MICAP due-outs, monitors bench stock, and conducts bench stock/adjusted stock level reviews
Jet, Turboprop, Turbo-shaft Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Section
- Stores, builds up, tears down, inspects, modifies, and repairs engines, QEC kits, and tests components
Noise Suppression Systems (NSS) and Engine Test Stands (ETS) Section
- Tests engines to evaluate the quality of maintenance, engine performance, and accomplish engine preservation, including engines installed on aircraft in coordination with owning squadron
Module/Accessory Repair Section
- Repairs fuel nozzles, fuel manifolds, oil pumps, accessory housings, afterburners, thrust reversers, and augmentors
- Maintains engine components, time change modules, and shop replaceable units
- Operates and maintains the bearing room
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