AAC Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What type of primer is specified for use on Army aircraft to provide corrosion protection beneath the topcoat paint system? → Epoxy polyamide primer with corrosion-inhibiting pigments such as strontium chromate
2. Which type of GSE is used to move an Army helicopter on the ground without using the aircraft's own power? → Aircraft tug or towbar assembly
3. What is a key element of an effective safety program? → Regular training
4. What does preventive maintenance aim to do? → Reduce failures through scheduled upkeep
5. The Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) flight at an Army airfield is responsible for: → Maintaining and issuing GSE to using units
6. What is the role of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in maintenance? → To provide consistent and safe maintenance guidelines
7. What is the first step in risk assessment? → Identify hazards
8. What is the first step a maintenance technician should take when discovering corrosion on an Army aircraft? → Document the finding on the appropriate maintenance form
9. Which document often accompanies maintenance procedures? → Checklists
10. Why is the lubrication system critical in aircraft maintenance? → It reduces friction and wear on parts.
11. What is the primary purpose of maintenance planning? → To organize tasks for efficiency
12. Which safety precaution is mandatory when operating a nitrogen servicing cart near Army aircraft? → Ensure the area is free of open flames and use appropriate PPE including face shield
13. Which component is responsible for generating electrical power in an Army helicopter? → Generator
14. A hydraulic test stand used for Army aircraft maintenance must be: → Calibrated annually and records maintained in the equipment log book
15. What is the primary purpose of the DA Form 2408-12, Army Aviator's Flight Record? → To record flight operations data such as aircrew information, flight time, and landings.
16. What is the importance of safety audits? → Evaluate compliance and improve safety
17. When GSE is found to be non-mission-capable (NMC), the operator's first action should be to: → Tag the equipment with a DD Form 314 and notify the unit maintenance section
18. Why is incident reporting important? → To prevent future accidents
19. When a QC inspector discovers a maintenance deficiency after a job has been signed off, the immediate action is to: → Ground the aircraft and initiate corrective maintenance through proper channels
20. Which form is used to record faults found on GSE during PMCS? → DA Form 5988-E
21. Which standard is commonly used for maintenance quality? → ISO 9001
22. What is the benefit of scheduling maintenance in advance? → Reduces downtime and breakdowns
23. What is the purpose of a bore scope in Army aviation GSE? → To visually inspect internal engine components without disassembly
24. The Airworthiness Release (AWR) for a new Army aircraft type is issued by: → Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO Aviation) or the Army Airworthiness Authority
25. What is the primary purpose of a maintenance procedure? → To provide instructions for safe and effective maintenance
26. What is the definition of aircraft airworthiness in the context of Army aviation? → The aircraft is in a condition for safe operation in accordance with applicable standards
27. What Army regulation establishes the airworthiness qualification and certification program for Army aircraft? → AR 70-62
28. Which type of corrosion most commonly affects aluminum aircraft structures and appears as white or gray powdery deposits? → Surface corrosion (oxidation)
29. Which environmental condition most accelerates corrosion on Army aircraft? → High humidity and salt-laden air
30. What should maintenance procedures prioritize? → Safety and reliability