Useful Misc NATOPS

Question 1

NATOPS

Answer 1

Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization

Question 2

NATOPS Definition

Answer 2

A positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the aircraft mishap rate.

Question 3

In manual mode (STAB) the following are not recommended:

Answer 3

• swimmer deployments lower than 15 feet AGL
• night takeoffs, approaches, and landings (except one-time landing following failure)
• automatic approaches to a hover
• simulated emergency procedures, including practice autorotations
• flight in known IMC

Question 4

Navigation Subsystem

Answer 4

2 EGIs
2 Air Data Computers (ADCs)
Air Data Transducer (ADT)
Air Speed Computer
TACAN Set
Direction Finding Group (DFG)
RADALT
AFCS/AFCC
DTIU
GAS-1

Question 5

Communications Subsystem Backup and Failure Modes

Answer 5

1. Single Mission Computer Failure (AMC operational and AC Power) - No impact on ICS or radios
2. 1553 Data Bus Fail (AMC Operational; AC Power) - Both MC fail or 1553 data bus fail; no impact on ICS; control through RCU and OCP (C/S with RCU; No DF or RELAY)
3. AMC or OCP Fail (MSN COMP operational) - RAD 1 to pilot; RAD 2 to copilot; control by RCU; ICS call to all
4. Battery Mode (AC Power fail) - RAD 1 to pilot; ICS PTT (fixed) to pilots