Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AD) Advancement Practice Exam

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• What is true regarding VHF/UHF communication sets?
• What is the term for the transfer of fuel, munitions, supplies, and personnel while ships are underway?
• What safety equipment is essential for protecting eyes when grinding metal?
• What is the nearest accuracy that standard micrometers are designed to measure distances?
• Why do rocket engines carry their own oxidizer for combustion?
• Which of the following tools should be used as gauges for leveling and setup work?
• Which load configurations can the AN/ALE-29A countermeasures chaff dispensing set eject?
• How long must commands retain copies of evals on all enlisted personnel (E1-E9) following the end of the date report?
• Which fastener is known for providing high stress resistance in aircraft panels?
• Where are the flight deck AFFF fixed fire-fighting system controls located?
• What significant role does the Helicopter Squadron (HCS-5) play?
• What component is primarily responsible for the ignition of fuel in an aircraft engine?
• What is the control surface located on either side of the tail called?
• Turbine blades are normally made from what alloy?
• How many major sections does the AIM-9L Sidewinder guided missile comprise?
• Which group must comply with the percentage requirement for safety course attendance?
• How many service ratings does the Aviation Boatswain's Mate (AB) rating include?
• During an aircraft inspection, which part is most critical to check for structural integrity?
• What is the term for a painless sore that is the first sign of syphilis?
• Which two fire-fighting agents are used in the twin agent units on board flight and hangar deck mobile fire-fighting equipment?
• What is the primary function of electronic countermeasures?
• By March of which year was it mandatory for Army and Navy aircrew to wear standard back-type parachutes in flight?
• What additional protection is necessary for personnel to combat composite fibers resulting from an aircraft fire?
• How do tie-down procedures for aircraft differ in heavy weather compared to normal conditions?
• Which rating is responsible for maintaining aircraft electrical systems?
• Before you perform and depuddling, which manual should you refer to for the proper support equipment?
• Which of the following is a common safety practice when working with hydraulic systems?
• Which term describes the combination of various environmental factors that can stress the body in aeronautics?
• How are aircraft fuel lines identified?
• Which type of nuts are designed to accept a cotter pin or lock wire for safetying?
• What is typically the primary material used in the construction of fuel tanks in aircraft?
• How far from the surface of the grinding wheel should tool or work rests be mounted?
• In the basic missile designation of the AGM-65E, what does the number signify?
• What is the minimum percentage of divisional safety petty officers required to attend the Safety Programs Afloat (SPA) course?
• Which type of fuel nozzle is most widely used in present-day engines?
• Which maintenance concept emphasizes the importance of regulating events rather than being regulated by them?
• The aircraft intermediate maintenance department (afloat) is organized in a similar manner to which of the following shore-based activities?
• Which of the following common fasteners is referred to as a Turnlock fastener?
• The turboprop engine is capable of developing what maximum horsepower per pound of weight?
• How can burning titanium be identified?
• Who is responsible for maintaining compartment checkoff lists?
• What is the primary purpose of a parachute harness?
• Which type of corrosion is the most common type encountered?
• Who is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and executing financial matters at the station?
• What system satisfies the operational need of the Navy and Marine Corps by providing a commercial off-the-shelf engine installation and removal capability?
• What are fleet subdivisions referred to as?
• When was Helicopter Squadron (HCS-5) established?
• At how many times the distance can ECM detect a radar pulse transmission compared to the distance the radar returns can detect a jet?
• Which distribution statement applies to technical documents that are only approved to be distributed to U.S. Government agencies?
• What is the purpose of the hard-rubber and hardwood plugs in the aircraft tool kit?
• Which type of parachute is generally employed for tactical military jumps?
• Which initial commissioning program is designated for individuals with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree?
• What factor reduces the noise level of a turbofan engine?
• To increase technical knowledge levels and enhance existing formal training through diagnostic testing procedures is the primary goal of which program?
• What is the purpose of tie-down assemblies in aviation?
• Which representative is responsible for monitoring all medical surveillance results for trends due to hazard exposure?
• What does a block diagram primarily illustrate in terms of aviation systems?
• What type of information can be found in technical manuals?
• What is NOT a component evaluated during an air pressure test for fuel cells?
• What aids in starting, stopping, and safety factors in the engine fuel system?
• Which environmental factor is NOT included in the definition of heat stress?
• What system satisfies the operational need of the Navy and Marine Corps for engine/propeller installation and removal?
• The technical library must audit dispersed libraries at least how often?
• Which distribution statement is for technical documents that can only be distributed to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors?
• What class of fires is associated with electrically energized equipment?
• What prefix letter is assigned to restricted service engines under special engine designations?
• What does the acronym MMCO stand for in the context of NAVAIR?
• What is the threshold for the number of declined trait grades that defines a decline in performance?
• How often must the Central Technical Publications Library (CTPL) issue the work center locator listing for all work centers?
• What is the primary purpose of the T-34C aircraft in naval training?
• What type of tow bar is most commonly used by the Navy today?
• What term describes the temperature at which a substance gives off flammable vapors?
• What is a chemical that ignites combustible substances called?
• How many battle dressing stations are typically equipped for emergency handling of battle casualties on most ships?
• What color is the most commonly used support equipment painted?
• What type of fire does the TAU-2H primarily target?
• What requires personnel to remain within certain specified limits?
• Which cleaning method is ineffective in removing baked-on oil deposits or most surface coatings?
• Which publication should be referenced for the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials?
• Which rating is responsible for the installation of cartridges and CADs used in personnel escape systems?
• On the A/U26U-1 oxygen servicing unit, how many cylinders of nitrogen are used to drive the boost pump?
• How is a magnetic base indicator assembly typically attached to the work surface?
• What method is primarily used to direct aircraft movements on the flight deck or hangar bay?
• Bacteria may be either aerobic or what else?
• What is the part of the parachute that holds the parachute to the wearer?
• In what year did the Navy take delivery of the AV-8 Harrier and the EA-6B Prowler?
• After a discrepancy has been corrected, what is done with copy 1 of the VIDS/MAF?
• What hazard code is used to identify alcohol?
• Which program is responsible for generating Change Entry Certification Records (CECRs)?
• Which component is not typically part of a life raft?
• What feature of a vise grip allows it to lock onto objects securely?
• What is the most important consideration when working on any fuel system maintenance task?
• What is the purpose of radios in the context of aircrew communication?
• What is the primary purpose of a Flash Point in materials?
• The LAU-7/A guided missile launcher provides a complete launching system for which of the following guided missiles?
• What is used to recover aircraft that cannot make a normal arrested landing?
• Which rating is normally responsible for maintaining AEW equipment?
• Which components are used to regulate and control fuel flow in aircraft and engine fuel systems?
• At what minimum temperature does transparent plastic become soft and pliable?
• Which fire-fighting agents are carried on the A/S32P-25 shipboard firefighting vehicle?
• What tool is essential for performing precise measurements during setup work?
• What are the two general types of actions that electronic countermeasures consist of?
• Which of the following describes a passive electronic countermeasure?
• Which type of manuals provide both general and specific instructions that are required for maintenance on aircraft and support equipment?
• Which day of the week are Side Boys not paraded?
• What is the main characteristic of uniform corrosion?
• Which type of pliers is best suited for use in confined areas where fingers cannot fit?
• Who is responsible for the safety of embarked aircraft and personnel aboard a ship?
• In aircraft operations, who has ultimate authority over safety matters?
• What is the primary purpose of technical publications?
• What term describes the distance between the propeller leading and trailing edges?
• What does the term 'Mach' specifically refer to?
• How many elements are generally recognized in aviation maintenance?
• Anti-icing fluids are usually a mixture of about 85-percent alcohol and 15-percent what?
• Which Naval aviation unit division conducts verifications and audits of the Central Technical Publications Library (CTPL)?
• What color should fire extinguishers that use Carbon Dioxide be painted?
• An AFFF station consists of how many gallons of AFFF concentrate tank?
• What is the process of using various diagrams and manuals to locate fuel leaks?
• Flashes from a signaling mirror can be seen from distances up to what total number of miles?
• What division fabricates and tests hoses, tubes, and sheet metal parts for aircraft structural components?
• The airframe of a fixed wing aircraft consists of how many principal units?
• What is used in conjunction with the air logistic trailer for aircraft engine removal and installation in some aircraft?
• What formation results from the condensation of moisture?
• What is the weight of the complete B-2 work stand?
• The main purpose of tie-down assemblies is to:
• What aspect does the EIRV primarily address for Navy and Marine Corps operations?
• The Osprey aircraft was manufactured by which company?
• What is the role of a Medical Department Representative in the aviation field?
• What is a key characteristic of fuel pumps used in aircraft engines?
• As a minimum, how often must GTETS Operators and Qualifiers run any type/model aircraft engine?
• What type of safety wire is used for sealing first aid kits and portable fire extinguishers?
• Which statement is correct regarding hydraulic systems in aircraft?
• What are the main structural members of the wing in an aircraft?
• Why are plugs included in an aircraft tool kit?
• What is the designation for the Precision Measuring Equipment (PME) Branch in Navy and Marine Corps I-level maintenance?
• What is the general pre-op maintenance requirement card for all jacks?
• Which tandem-seat turboprop trainer is used to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots?
• How many production divisions are typically included in an intermediate maintenance organization?
• Which engine designation system is applicable to all armed services?
• What is the maximum allowable distance between duct ends when installing a hose?
• Who is responsible for managing the Technical Publications Library Management Program for NAVAIR?
• Which test is used to ensure that fuel cells installed in aircraft do not have leaks?
• What term is used to compare the speed of a moving body to the speed of sound?
• The BRU-14/A bomb rack is capable of suspending and releasing how many pounds of conventional and special weapons/stores?
• Who is responsible for identifying and eliminating unsafe work practices?
• Which of the following statements regarding the use and care of hand tools and measuring tools is true?
• What does the term 'maintenance publications' generally refer to?
• Which of the following rules is basic to aircraft hydraulic servicing?
• Newton's law of inertia pertains to an object's tendency to do what?
• What is a unique design feature of the 20-man life raft?
• According to Navy regulations, how far above the eyebrows should the bottom edge of the Navy ballcap be worn?
• Which of the following refers to a controller for shipborne air traffic?
• What does PME stand for in the context of Navy maintenance?
• What types of comments are not allowed in the comments block of all performance reports?
• Which type of manual covers standard aviation maintenance practices applicable to all aircraft?
• What class of DDGs are considered the most powerful and survivable class ever put to sea?
• What is any condition referred to that has the potential to negatively impact mission accomplishment?
• What is the maximum nitrogen supply boost pump pressure on the NAN-4?
• What is typically included in a block diagram of an aircraft?
• What measures the ability of a liquid to change to a vaporous state?
• The two most commonly used torque wrenches are the setting or click type and what other type?
• What is the first action taken when a component goes into an AWP status at the intermediate level of maintenance?
• The twinned agent unit (TAU-2H) is primarily designed for extinguishing what class of fires?
• Which of the following types of life rafts is equipped with boarding ramps?
• Which maintenance task is essential before conducting a functional check of an aircraft?
• Ball peen hammers come in various weights; what is the maximum weight typically available?
• In what year was the first use of a pilot ejection seat for emergency escape?
• Which division is responsible for monitoring the overall TCP in the command?
• Which officer rank is identified by one sleeve stripe that is 0.5"?
• What is the maximum range of visibility using a signaling mirror?
• What type of maintenance is characterized by work performed in a centrally located facility within a geographical area?
• What was the first aircraft purchased by the Navy from Glenn Curtis in 1911?
• Who is responsible for ensuring that tools are procured and issued on a controlled basis?
• Which type of evaluations are considered depot level evaluations of aircraft general material condition?
• What equipment is used to supply regulated electrical power for aircraft servicing, starting, maintenance, and testing?
• What is the purpose of maintaining Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) in the workplace?
• Laundering in water up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit and tumble drying at what temperature does not damage CWU-27/P coveralls?
• What distinguishes Camloc high-stress panel fasteners from screws?
• What is the key characteristic of composite materials used in aviation?
• What type of aircraft maintenance division is typically established for five or more aircraft?
• Who sponsors and directs the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program?
• Which statement is not true concerning sonobuoys?
• What does Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) refer to in a work environment?
• What principle is the basic concept for the gas turbine engine?
• What aircraft is primarily used for flight training of student pilots in the Chief of Naval Air Training?
• What type of relationship exists between a superior and a subordinate?
• Aluminum and magnesium form corrosion products that are white oxides or what else?
• What term is used to identify lines that contain materials considered extremely hazardous to life or health?
• Which system is responsible for planning and scheduling workloads within the maintenance department?
• What is the most effective method to detect fuel leaks in newly installed or repaired fuel cells?
• What does the term "thermal runaway" indicate concerning aircraft batteries?
• What device is used to reduce oil temperature by passing it near streams of air or fuel?
• Heat stress can result from which of the following combinations of factors?
• In what year did the V-22 Osprey officially enter service?
• How many award points is an Executive Letter of Commendation worth in the FMS calculations for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
• An operations maintenance division is normally established when there are how many or fewer aircraft assigned?
• On what date did the Navy purchase its first aircraft?
• What is the primary focus of maintenance on aviation components?
• What is the term for the direction of the airstream in relation to the airfoil?
• How is an aircraft secured in heavy weather?
• How many digits are there in a Work Package (WP) number?
• At approximately what airspeed can the turboprop engine deliver more thrust than the turbojet engine of the same gas turbine design?
• Who must authorize the fabrics used for manufacturing Naval uniforms?
• In aviation terminology, what does AWP stand for?
• Which type of Navy parachute is utilized in ejection seat aircraft?
• How often at a minimum must updates be scheduled for activities with Joint Technical Data Information (JTDI) Mid-Tier services?
• For what purpose is a torque wrench primarily used?
• What parts make up a NAVAIR manual number?
• What type of diagram is typically used to illustrate the sequence of operation of aircraft components?
• What signal is indicated by crossing hands above the head with palms facing forward?
• How many months must copies of Technical Directive (TD) summaries be maintained on file by each activity?
• What is the authorized distribution statement applied to documents with limited distribution?
• What year marked the lifting of the ban on combat flights for women and allowed assignments on combat vessels?
• Which of the following tools is vital for accurately measuring surface dimensions?
• What is the significance of determining a chemical's flash point?
• What type of life raft is designed to ensure safety during inflation?
• What purpose do circuit breakers serve in aviation safety?
• How many main rotor blades does the H-60 helicopter have to provide lift?
• What program was established to educate workers about hazards and necessary control measures?
• Which of the following best describes the role of MMCO in the aviation field?
• Which rank is denoted by a single 0.5" sleeve stripe in naval hierarchy?
• What is the weight of the B-2 work stand primarily used for?
• When using and maintaining hand tools, which factor is crucial for safety?
• Which officer rank is represented by one 2-inch stripe and four 1/2-inch stripes above it on their sleeve?
• What role involves overseeing the management of aviation technical publications?
• How many months should personnel assigned to a dispersed library be retained in the billet?
• What is the rated capacity of the A/M27T-5 hydraulic portable power supply?
• What document identifies all scheduled or forced removal items along with their replacement intervals?
• What designation was given to the first helicopter accepted by the Navy on 16 October 1943?
• Technical manuals are updated by what means?
• What tool is primarily used for gripping and turning nuts and bolts?
• How many systems are contained in the A/M32C-17 mobile air-conditioner?
• During an audit, what percentage of all publications in the Dispersed Technical Publications Library must have every page checked against the List of Effective Pages?
• What should be assigned during any deck or seamanship evolution to ensure safety?
• What is the sole respirator certification agency?
• Fuel pumps for engines are generally which types?
• Which Force/Activity Designator (F/AD) is primarily assigned for combat ready forces maintained to deploy within 24 hours?
• In aviation maintenance, the identification of scheduled or forced removal items falls under which key document?