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1-4b AF Technical Order System

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Technical Orders
a.) basic source of info. for maint. upkeep of aircraft
b.) published under the SECAF
C.) use is mandatory
Terminology
1.) shall must will- mandatory
2.) should- preferred method
3.) may- suggested means
provides user friendly, accurate, and up to date TOs in a digital tool.

these include:
Desktop computers
laptop computers
tablet computers
hand held devices
Electronic tools (eTool)
numbering system purpose
1.) used a standardized #ing system
2.) organizes technical information in a logical sequence for ease of use
Each TO is divided into at least three up to seven groups, separated by dashes T or F
True
identifies the category and aircraft mission
Group 1
identifies each type of equip. in the AF
1.) aircraft =1
2.) Engines= 2
Category number
identifies the primary function or capability of the aircraft
1.) Fighter= F
2.) Cargo = C
3.) Bomber= B
mission letter
contains two or three parts that incorporate the aircraft model #, the modified aircraft mission (in parenthesis) is applicable, and aircraft production series of required
group 2
assigned at time of contract submission and is the sequential numbering system identifying each basic airframe
design model number
the modified mission symbol letter (placed in parenthesis) indicates a secondary mission other than the original design
Ex:
1C-135(K)R- Tanker aircraft
1C-130(E)H- Special Electronic Installation
letter in parenthesis ()
Denotes the number of time the craft design has been changed or modified
Ex:
1.) F-15A- Original production series
2.) F-15B- first change to the original design
aircraft Production Series Letter
identifies the type of TO
Group 3
Charles:
identifies assigned system related equipment codes pertaining to various servicing and maintenance functions (lists codes required for recording maintenance data into an automated database)
-06 Work Unit Code Manual (WUC)
Fill:
Describes the aircraft, equipment operation, and flight characteristics for normal and emergency procedures
-1 Flight Manual
MY:
contains instruction for performing tasks on aircraft
1.) instructions include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting, installation, removal, and repair of system components
2.) Repetitive maintenance tasks tailored to specific tasks are placed in TOs designated Job Guides (JG) or checklists (CL)
-2 Maintenance manual
Six:
used as a guide in making structural repairs to the airframe
-3 Structural Repair Manual
Pack:
used for identifying and ordering replacement items (parts) and it also includes an alphanumerical index of all part numbers
-4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) Manual
With:
used to calculate an aircrafts balance point (CG) Which is where the aircraft rotates up and down and side to side in flight
-5 Basic weight Checklist and Loading Data Manual
ICE:
1.) inspections are visual examinations and manual checks to determine the condition of your aircraft and it's components
2.) Contains specific inspections Requirements and component Time change items (TCI) schedules throughout your aircrafts lifetime
-6 Scheduled inspection/ Maintenance Requirements
common routine inspections (PR, BPO,TH) are provided in an abbreviated version called _________ _________ (_____) that streamline the inspection procedures by listing the minimum inspection requirements
work cards, (-6WC)
identifies a Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO)
-501 or Higher
initiate and document all permanent modifications, update changes, and retrofit changes to standard AF systems, equipment, and end items (aircraft)
TCTOs
a.) Corrects sefety conditions that are unacceptable due to risk of fatality/ serious injury to personnel or damage to aircraft
b.) Grounds aircraft of makes equip. unusable
immediate Action TCTO
a.) Corrects safety conditions that could cause injury to personnel or damage to property
b.) Must be corrected within a specified timeframe
c.) if not corrected in timeframe, will be grounded/removed from service until completed
Urgent Action TCTO
a.) equip or procedural deficiencies which could be hazardous to personnel or equip
b.) timeframe time limit is based on safety
Routine Action TCTOs
further sectionalizes the breakdown of group 3
groups 4-7 (if used)
Highlights an operating or maint. procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc. which must be strictly followed
if not strictly observed, could result in injury, death, or long term health hazards to personnel
Warnings
Highlights an operating or maint. procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc. that must be adhered to
if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or destruction of equip., loss of mission effectiveness, or long term health hazards to personnel
Cautions
Covers any operating procedure, condition, etc. which is essential to highlight
Notes
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