203: Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) System

References:
[a] OPNAVINST 4790.2G, Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Vol. I
[b] OPNAVINST 4790.2G, Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Vol. V

203.1.1 State the basic function of Intermediate Maintenance Activities (afloat). - The basic function of the IMA (afloat) is to support the embarked airwing. This includes SE training, repair of inducted aircraft components, special inspections, and technician assistance on aircraft discrepancies.

203.1.2 Discuss the basic organizational structure of the AIMD (afloat). [ref. a, fig. 8-6] - AIMD is headed by the AIMD Officer (Maintenance Officer) who overseas the operation of the Department. He is assisted by the Assistant Maintenance Officer (AMO), and the Maintenance Material Control Officer (MMCO). AIMD is broken down into the following divisions:

a. IM-1 Division (ADMIN) - The administrative branch of AIMD, this division consists of the following work areas:

1) AIMD Admin (includes manpower and career counselor)
2) Quality Assurance
3) Production Control
4) Material Control (Supply)

b. IM-2 Division (AIRFRAMES) - Consists of the Airframes, Power Plants, and Life-support work centers (bubble-chasers, metal-benders, nose-pickers, and parachute-riggers).
c. IM-3 Division (AV/ARM) - Consists of the Avionics, Electrical, and Ordnance repair work centers ("Trons", "One-wires", and "Ordies").
d. IM-4 Division (GSE) - Maintains the ship's pool of "yellow-gear". Conducts the ship's Support Equipment Licensing program.

203.1.3 Discuss the basic function(s) of the Aeronautical Material Screening Unit (AMSU). - AMSU is the screening point for all repairables inducted into the AIMD by the squadron supply work centers. AMSU uses the Individual Component Repair List (ICRL) to determine which IMA work center maintains repair capability for the particular component.

203.1.4 Discuss the purpose of the Navy Metrology and Calibration Program (METCAL). - Consisting of numerous different ratings, the "Cal Lab" is the central point of repair and calibration for all test equipment, calibrated tools, and gauges used throughout the ship.

203.1.5 Discuss the purpose of the Support Equipment (SE) Training and Licensing Program. - Ensures that persons using Ground Support Equipment items are properly trained prior to turning them loose on the world. General requirements for licensing include formal classroom instruction, OJT, a written examination, and interview by the Quality Assurance Officer, or Maintenance Officer.

203.1.6 Discuss the all-hands responsibility of the SE Misuse/Abuse Program. - It is the responsibility of all hands to ensure that SE is utilized properly. Anyone witnessing the misuse of Support Equipment is expected to submit an SE misuse/abuse report.


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