What color tag indicates serviceable equipment?

• A. Orange
• B. Red
• C. Blue
• D. Green

Answer: (A)

Color-coded tags are used in maintenance to show an item’s status at a quick glance. An orange tag indicates the item has been inspected and verified as suitable for return to service. This keeps crews from trying to use parts that aren’t safe or ready, while signaling that the item has passed the required checks. In this system, red means Do Not Use (unserviceable), and blue or green can have other status meanings depending on the program, but for this question the orange tag is the one that shows the equipment is serviceable.