Which document describes the current configuration of aircrew survival equipment?

Which document describes the current configuration of aircrew survival equipment?

• A. Aircrew Personal Equipment Record (OPNAV 4790/159)
• B. Aircrew Systems Record (OPNAV 4790/138)
• C. VIDS/MAF (OPNAV 4790/60)
• D. Support Equipment Preoperational Record (OPNAV 4790/52)

Answer: (D)

The current setup of aircrew survival gear is tracked with a record that captures the exact configuration of the support equipment used by the aircrew. This form is specifically used to document what survival gear is installed, on hand, and ready for use, ensuring the equipment matches what is authorized for flight and is within serviceability. The Support Equipment Preoperational Record (OPNAV 4790/52) is designed for that purpose. It records the current configuration of the survival gear and related support equipment, so maintenance and flight crews know precisely what is configured and available for a mission. It’s updated when gear is swapped, serviced, or reconfigured, providing a clear snapshot of the equipment state before operations. In contrast, the other records serve different purposes: the Aircrew Personal Equipment Record tracks gear assigned to an individual, not the aircraft’s configured survival kit; the Aircrew Systems Record covers life-support systems for the aircrew as a system, not the full current survival equipment configuration; and the VIDS/MAF is about documentation for maintenance actions and modifications, not the live configuration of survival gear.

The current setup of aircrew survival gear is tracked with a record that captures the exact configuration of the support equipment used by the aircrew. This form is specifically used to document what survival gear is installed, on hand, and ready for use, ensuring the equipment matches what is authorized for flight and is within serviceability.

The Support Equipment Preoperational Record (OPNAV 4790/52) is designed for that purpose. It records the current configuration of the survival gear and related support equipment, so maintenance and flight crews know precisely what is configured and available for a mission. It’s updated when gear is swapped, serviced, or reconfigured, providing a clear snapshot of the equipment state before operations.

In contrast, the other records serve different purposes: the Aircrew Personal Equipment Record tracks gear assigned to an individual, not the aircraft’s configured survival kit; the Aircrew Systems Record covers life-support systems for the aircrew as a system, not the full current survival equipment configuration; and the VIDS/MAF is about documentation for maintenance actions and modifications, not the live configuration of survival gear.