88M RED BOOK AIT EXAM
COMPLETE
Question 1: What does an 'X' status symbol indicate on a DA Form 5988-E?
Choices:
1) A material defect exists but it can be operated 2) The vehicle has a de�ciency that makes it inoperable or deadlined 3) An inspection or service is due 4) There is a routine maintenance fault Correct Answer: The vehicle has a de�ciency that makes it inoperable or deadlined Explanation: An 'X' indicates a de�ciency that makes the vehicle inoperable, meaning it is deadlined and unsafe to operate.Page 1
Question 2: Which symbol indicates a material defect that does not deadline the
equipment?
Choices:
1) Diagonal dash (/) 2) Circled X 3) Dash (-) 4) Solid X
Correct Answer: Diagonal dash (/)
Explanation: A diagonal dash (/) indicates a material defect that does not prevent the vehicle from being operated.
Question 3: What does a 'Circled X' mean on the DA Form 5988-E?
Choices:
1) Vehicle is fully mission capable 2) Vehicle is deadlined inde�nitely 3) Vehicle has a de�ciency but may be operated under set limitations 4) An overdue service Correct Answer: Vehicle has a de�ciency but may be operated under set limitations Explanation: A Circled X means the vehicle has a deadlining de�ciency but may be operated under speci�c limitations authorized by the commander.Page 2
Question 4: Class 1 �uid leaks are de�ned as:
Choices:
1) Fluid forming a drop but not falling 2) Seepage of �uid not great enough to form drops 3) Fluid drops falling to the ground 4) Leakage resulting in loss of pressure
Correct Answer: Seepage of �uid not great enough to form drops
Explanation: A Class 1 leak is seepage of �uid, indicated by wetness or discoloration, that is not great enough to form drops.Question 5: Class 2 �uid leaks are de�ned as:
Choices:
1) Seepage that does not form drops 2) Drops falling from the vehicle 3) A steady stream of �uid 4) Fluid forming drops but not falling from the item being inspected Correct Answer: Fluid forming drops but not falling from the item being inspected Explanation: A Class 2 leak is characterized by �uid forming drops but those drops do not fall from the vehicle.Page 3