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POM 1

100

Who is authorized to defer un-serviceabilities to the 336 and what does it attest?

The individual certifying and transcribing an unserviceability shall be an on-type maintenance releaser (A Level), authorized on the applicable system and that the aircraft can be safely operated if the fault were deferred.

200

Explain the tool control tag system (6 tags).

BLUE: When the tool is removed for use within the        board.

GOLD: Exchange for specialty tools that are held in tool                             Issuing centers.

BLACK: Exchange for tools used in support shops.

WHITE: Used for U/S tools.

GREEN: Used for TEMMIS tools undergoing calibration.

RED: Used for deployed tools.

300

What are the prerequisites for performance of maintenance (POM) as an aircraft technician?

At a minimum, the technician must be a journeyman and be qualified in accordance with the technical standard (PQ) for the Authorization code.

400

What is a Journeyman and when does the Apprentice status change to Journeyman Status?

Upon successful completion of the Apprentice program, a technician is awarded QL5 Journeyman status via a DND 2149.

500

Briefly explain what P-Series books P02 - P07 are. (Titles and brief description)

P02 - Prgm management
P03 - TQ & A
P04 - MRS
P05 - Verification of Maintenance
P06 - Servicing
P07 - Corrective Maintenance

POM 2

100

What systems and components typically require independent checks?

Flight Controls (Engines)

Power Plants and all parts of power trains

Control mechanisms (drive shafts)

Flight instruments (pitot static lines) 

200

When is an Authorization granted in ETARS considered valid?

Only once acknowledged by the member and during the validity period.

300

What does an acknowledgment of an authorization by a technician confirm?

This certification declares that the individual understands their responsibilities and accepts accountability for their performance related to the authorization.

400

What is an apprentice?

Air Tech undergoing QL3, 4 or 5A training.

500

Briefly describe the difference between elementary work and maintenance.

Elementary work is a generic term applied to maintenance tasks that have minimal effect on the airworthiness of an aircraft weapon system and can be performed by an apprentice.

Maintenance is the overhaul, repair, calibration, adjustment, inspection, modification, or removal and installation of components of an aircraft weapon system, in support of corrective and/or preventative maintenance programs and must be performed by a qualified and authorized journeyman.

POM 3

100

What is the validity period for an “AB” or “B” check?

"B" check validity as applied to the CF188 HORNET shall be 8 hours.

When the requirement for a quick turnaround exists an "AB" check may be carried out in lieu of an "A" check and "B" check. An "AB" may be carried out on the CF188 HORNET if the aircraft is on the ground 8 hours or less between landing and the next take-off.

For Operational Readiness Standby aircraft, the "B" check and "AB" check validity period shall remain valid until one of the following takes place, excluding weapon uploading and downloading:

a.

maintenance action is performed; or

 

b.

the Daily Inspection expires.

200

What is the difference between a test flight and a flight functional?

A Flight Functional is defined as:

 “an operational test of specific non-critical aircraft systems or sub-systems” and shall be flown on a non-interference basis.

A test flight is normally applicable to systems related to aircraft performance, control, handling, or to certain IFR flight/navigation instruments.

300

What is an assessor?

A technical assessor is a SAMS representative or Training Establishment equivalent and plays a core role in the RCAF Aircraft Weapon System Authorization process. They are responsible to assess the technical competency and airworthiness knowledge of technicians and make a recommendation to a SAMS to grant an authorization.

400

Briefly explain CF A/C Weapons System Authorization codes and TARS.

Authorization codes establish a method of organizing tasks ensuring A/F has enough personnel to perform tasks & authorizes individuals to utilize qualification skills. These authorities are recorded in the technical authorization record set (TARS).

500

Briefly explain what P-Series books P08 - P12 are (titles and brief description)

P08 - Preventative Maint
P09 - Support Activities
P10 - Safety
P11 - AF 9000 +
P12 - EPM

POM 4

100

Who may impose or remove an Operation restriction?

Ops Restrictions may originate from one of the following:

• Commander 1 Cdn Air Div;
• Commanding Officer (or delegate) of a Wing or Flying Squadron;
• The Senior Design Engineer (SDE) or an authorized individual in a WSM organization; or
• The SMM, or SMM authorized individual, of a Maintenance Organization.
• An Aircraft Captain when utilizing form DND 3163 - Record of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Deferral by an Aircraft Captain

200

Who can perform an independent check and what are they signing for?

Independent Check shall be certified by a Maintenance Releaser (Level A) in accordance with C-05-005-P03/AM-001 and the applicable procedure manual for the MRS being used. Functional and leak checks pertinent to a system or component requiring an Independent Check shall be recorded as a support work entry in accordance with C-05-005-P04/AM-001.

300

Who assigns the Airworthiness authority

To a Maintenance Organization.

Airworthiness authority is assigned by the

Technical Airworthiness Authority (TAA) to individuals within a Maintenance Organization (MO).

400

In your own words what is the Purpose of a Unit MAP?

“Fills in the blanks left by the official CFTOs. A CFTO may tell you to remove carts, but the unit MAP will tell you where the carts must then be stored.”

500

What are the individual responsibilities for authorized individuals when carrying out Servicing, Elementary or maintenance tasks?

• the maintenance records are reviewed prior to starting work,
• the aircraft or uninstalled assembly/component is inspected,
• the currently approved methods, techniques, practices and quality system procedures are adhered to in the performance of the maintenance activity,
• only approved parts and materials that have been verified as serviceable are used,
• only tools, equipment, measuring devices, test equipment and test apparatus specified in the approved maintenance program are employed,
• the calibration of all tools, equipment, measuring devices, test equipment and test apparatus utilized is current,
• the critical juncture(s) of a task is verified by a Maintenance Releaser (Level A) before continuing,
• all required data recording and documentation for the task is completed in the applicable maintenance records, assembly/component records, and/or locally produced forms,
• any outstanding work related to the task performed is documented in the maintenance records, assembly/component records, and/or on local maintenance forms,
• unserviceable components are clearly and immediately identified as such and disposed of in accordance with their individual procedures and;
• a closing FOD check is carried out.

PO Review

100

The power for the weapon stations come from:

• Stations 1 thru 4, gun system and AWW-4 are powered from the left bus.
• Stations 5 thru 9 and Armament computer are powered from the right bus.

200

Chaff is used to: 

Flare is used to:

 1. Reflect threat radar energy.

2. Degrade Infrared source tracking of A/A (Aim-9) or G/A missile (MIM-104 Patriot)

300

The BRU-32 safety lock is made up of these 3 things: electromechanical actuator, ground safety handle and linkage.

electromechanical actuator (LEMA), ground safety handle and linkage.

400

This controls the rate of gun fire.

The gun drive fluid flow regulating valve controls flow of aircraft hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic drive unit controlling rate of gun fire.

500

On the LAU-7/F, a Power Supply provides all ______(1) to the missile for _______(2), ____ _____ (3) and _____ _____(4).

1. Power

2. Control
3. Fuze Arming
4. Motor Fire