EAWS Questions with 100% Correct
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Define HAZMAT. Correct Answer: Any material that, because of its quantity,
concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial
hazard to human health or the environment when purposefully released or
accidentally spilled
Where do you find information pertaining to the specific HAZMAT you are using?
Correct Answer: - Safety Data Sheet (SDS): technical bulletins containing
information about materials, such as composition, chemical & physical
characteristics, health & safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling &
use.
What is an AUL? Explain. Correct Answer: HAZMAT Authorized User List. A current
inventory of HAZMAT, chemical substances, or components known or suspected
to contain HAZMAT used for local acquisition and use. Local work-centers or
codes should maintain a current inventory of items authorized for local use and
keep it current
List some of the general PPE used when handling HAZMAT and HAZWASTE
Correct Answer: Eye protection
Respiratory devices
Gloves
What is the hangar designed to provide? Correct Answer: To provide an
environmentally protected area to perform maintenance on aircraft or store
then away from the elements.
,Explain the three types of Hangars: Correct Answer: Type I: -Designed for aircraft
carriers, but can house rotary wing and various types of smaller aircraft. The type
I hangar bay module is 325' wide by 85' deep.
Type II -Primarily designed from U.S. Marine Corps Aviation. Mainly
accommodates CH-53 helo's, V-22 Ospreys and C-130 Hercules aircraft. They
type II hangar bay module is 119' deep by 325 wide
Type III: -Designed for land-based patrol and large transport aircraft. The type III
hangar module is 165' deep by 165' wide.
What is the largest shipboard hangar? How many aircraft can it hold? Correct
Answer: 110ft wide by 685 feet long with25 feet of overhead clearance and it
holds 60 aircraft.
How long does it take to close a hangar bay door to prevent the spread of fire?
Correct Answer: -18 seconds
What are the three primary AIRSpeed CPI methods? Correct Answer: Lean -Six
Sigma -Theory of Constraints
Describe the Lean methodology Correct Answer: War on Waste which focuses
on work flow, customer value, and eliminating process waste.
Describe the Six Sigma methodology. Correct Answer: -War on Variation
"Eliminates variation" which focuses on satisfying customer requirements while
minimizing waste by reducing and controlling variation
, Describe the Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology. Correct Answer:
Mitigation of constraints "Find the bottle neck which focuses on systems thinking
and improved throughput by addressing system constraints.
Define 5S and list the associated steps. Correct Answer: Sort -Straighten -Shine -
Standardize -Sustain
Who is responsible for the utilization of the 5S checklist? Correct Answer: -Work
Center Supervisor
Describe NAT and state the purpose of NAT reports. Correct Answer: Niin Analysis
Tool provides maintenance managers with an enterprise view of all NIINs
(National Item Identification Number) processed at Intermediate Maintenance
Activities (IMAs)
Describe CPIMS and state its purpose. Correct Answer: Continuous Process
Improvement- Identifying areas needing improvement and implementation the
best practices.
Who is responsible to ensure all AIRSpeed/CPI projects and supporting
documentation is recorded in CPIMS? Within how many days of tollgate review
or event completion does it have? Correct Answer: -The project lead is
responsible and all documents should be loaded within 10 days of completion.
Describe VSA and state its purpose. Correct Answer: Value Stream Analysis
Describe RIE and state its purpose. Correct Answer: Rapid Improvement Event
Describe JDI and state why they are performed. Correct Answer: Just Do It- Used
for quick improvements in an area where the issue is not in depth enough for a
full event.
Answers
Define HAZMAT. Correct Answer: Any material that, because of its quantity,
concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial
hazard to human health or the environment when purposefully released or
accidentally spilled
Where do you find information pertaining to the specific HAZMAT you are using?
Correct Answer: - Safety Data Sheet (SDS): technical bulletins containing
information about materials, such as composition, chemical & physical
characteristics, health & safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling &
use.
What is an AUL? Explain. Correct Answer: HAZMAT Authorized User List. A current
inventory of HAZMAT, chemical substances, or components known or suspected
to contain HAZMAT used for local acquisition and use. Local work-centers or
codes should maintain a current inventory of items authorized for local use and
keep it current
List some of the general PPE used when handling HAZMAT and HAZWASTE
Correct Answer: Eye protection
Respiratory devices
Gloves
What is the hangar designed to provide? Correct Answer: To provide an
environmentally protected area to perform maintenance on aircraft or store
then away from the elements.
,Explain the three types of Hangars: Correct Answer: Type I: -Designed for aircraft
carriers, but can house rotary wing and various types of smaller aircraft. The type
I hangar bay module is 325' wide by 85' deep.
Type II -Primarily designed from U.S. Marine Corps Aviation. Mainly
accommodates CH-53 helo's, V-22 Ospreys and C-130 Hercules aircraft. They
type II hangar bay module is 119' deep by 325 wide
Type III: -Designed for land-based patrol and large transport aircraft. The type III
hangar module is 165' deep by 165' wide.
What is the largest shipboard hangar? How many aircraft can it hold? Correct
Answer: 110ft wide by 685 feet long with25 feet of overhead clearance and it
holds 60 aircraft.
How long does it take to close a hangar bay door to prevent the spread of fire?
Correct Answer: -18 seconds
What are the three primary AIRSpeed CPI methods? Correct Answer: Lean -Six
Sigma -Theory of Constraints
Describe the Lean methodology Correct Answer: War on Waste which focuses
on work flow, customer value, and eliminating process waste.
Describe the Six Sigma methodology. Correct Answer: -War on Variation
"Eliminates variation" which focuses on satisfying customer requirements while
minimizing waste by reducing and controlling variation
, Describe the Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology. Correct Answer:
Mitigation of constraints "Find the bottle neck which focuses on systems thinking
and improved throughput by addressing system constraints.
Define 5S and list the associated steps. Correct Answer: Sort -Straighten -Shine -
Standardize -Sustain
Who is responsible for the utilization of the 5S checklist? Correct Answer: -Work
Center Supervisor
Describe NAT and state the purpose of NAT reports. Correct Answer: Niin Analysis
Tool provides maintenance managers with an enterprise view of all NIINs
(National Item Identification Number) processed at Intermediate Maintenance
Activities (IMAs)
Describe CPIMS and state its purpose. Correct Answer: Continuous Process
Improvement- Identifying areas needing improvement and implementation the
best practices.
Who is responsible to ensure all AIRSpeed/CPI projects and supporting
documentation is recorded in CPIMS? Within how many days of tollgate review
or event completion does it have? Correct Answer: -The project lead is
responsible and all documents should be loaded within 10 days of completion.
Describe VSA and state its purpose. Correct Answer: Value Stream Analysis
Describe RIE and state its purpose. Correct Answer: Rapid Improvement Event
Describe JDI and state why they are performed. Correct Answer: Just Do It- Used
for quick improvements in an area where the issue is not in depth enough for a
full event.
