References:

[a] OPNAVINST 4790.2G, Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Vol. I
[b] COMNAVAIRLANT/COMNAVAIRPACINST 1306.18C, Management Procedures/Policies for Sea Operational Detachments
[c] NAVEDTRA 10356, Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3
[d] OPNAVINST 8600.2B, Naval Aviation Weapons Maintenance Program (NAWMP), Vol. II, (CH-1)

104.1 Discuss the basic engine test facility procedures. - Engine test procedures are outlined in the applicable engine MIM ( Maintenance Instruction Manual) and test system pre-operational MRCs (Pre-Op Cards).. All jet engine test facilities custodians shall prepare a check list of start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures to be used during engine test system operation. The check lists will be available within the control cab and will be used by all operators.

104.2 Explain the purpose of the Aviation Life Support System (ALSS) rotatable pools: - ALSS items, by their nature, require specialized storage and maintenance requirements. Items placed in the ALSS pool cannot be exposed to the same temperature and humidity factors as other aircraft pool items. Additionally, these items must always be ready for use when they�re drawn and issued to an aviator. This pool allows the aircrew survival equipment technicians to ensure the highest possible integrity is maintained over these items.

104.3 State the purpose of an Aeronautical Equipment Service Record (AESR). - An insert to the basic logbook, it is used as a service record for various aircraft equipment. Examples are helicopter gear boxes and rotor blades. Each of these items has a corresponding AESR that is shipped with the component. When the component is installed on an aircraft, the AESR for that components is inserted into the Aircraft�s Log Book. When the component is removed for repair or inspection, the AESR is removed from the logbook and shipped along with the component.

104.4 Discuss the purpose of the Sea Operational Detachment (SEAOPDET). - Sea Otters are skilled technicians, on sea duty, who are assigned to deploy with designated carriers in support of the air wing. They work in the AIMDs at their home bases (ie AIMD Oceana, Jax, etc) until required by the assigned carrier.

104.5 Discuss the reporting custodian�s responsibility to the Emergency Reclamation Team (ERT). The basic function of the AIMD ERT is to process �Reclaimed� components as they�re received from the squadron�s ERT, �track� them through a corrosion inspection, removal, treatment process as required, and then verify their operational status as RFI or BCM.

104.6 Discuss the basic purpose of Support Equipment (SE). - All equipment required to make an aeronautical system, command and control system, support system, subsystem or end item of equipment operational in its intended environment.

104.7 Discuss the basic functions of the following Support Equipment (SE): [ref. c]

a. Mobile Electronic Power Plant (MEPP) - Provides 115VAC and 28VDC for the purpose of aircraft servicing and maintenance. b. Mobile air start systems/gas turbine compressors - Various aircraft are �air-started�. As such, they use these �huffers� to rotate the turbines until they systems fire on line themselves. c. Aircraft spotting dolly - A spotting dolly is used on the aircraft carrier to maneuver aircraft through and around congested aircraft areas. d. Aircraft crash crane - Used to remove aircraft wreckage and debris from the flight deck.

104.8 Discuss the basic scope and categories of Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE). - Armament Handling Equipment will vary depending upon the ordnance to be loaded. This equipment includes railroad, industrial, and automotive equipment used to transport the ordnance, as well as bomb �skids�, pallets, carriers, and aircraft loading equipment.