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What are the most Valuable features of the tow tractor in relation to the ABH? |
It's weight, maneuverability, and drawbar pull. |
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What is the type of tow tractors authorized aboard ship? |
A/S 32A-31 and the MD-3 |
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Ashore, what navy tow tractors are used? |
The gasoline powered TA-18, TA-75, and A/S 32A-30, and the diesel-powered MD-3 |
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What is the type of parking brakes used on the Navy tow tractors? |
Mechanical band, disc, or drum/shoe-type brakes on the output shaft of the transmission-not on the rear wheels. |
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Maximum aircraft weight tow tractor can safely handle? |
10 times the drawbar pull |
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New designation of the GSE tow tractor ? |
A/S 32A-30 |
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New designation for the MD-3 after SLEP? |
A/S 32A-31 |
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What tow tractor used for GSE? |
A/S 32A-30 |
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Maximum towing capacity of the A/S 32A-30 (GSE) tow tractor? |
40,000 pounds |
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What powers the A/S 32A-30? |
225 cubic inch in-line 6 cylinder gasoline engine |
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Maximum towing capacity of A/S 32A-31 tow tractor if the drawbar pull is 8,500 pounds? |
85,000 pounds |
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What are the 2 basic gas turbine compressors used by the navy |
GTC-85 and the GTCP-100 |
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MD-3 minimum outside turning radius when equipped with GTC unit? |
11 feet. |
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What device is used to assist an MD-3 series when ambient temperature is below 40* |
Glow plugs |
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Why should you not use glow plugs while tractor is working? |
Damage to engine can result |
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What is used to determine the time needed to preheat the engine combustion chambers on the MD-3? |
A glow plug preheat chart located in the maintenance manual for the MD-3 series tow tractor |
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What happens on the MD-3 tow tractor should the transmission overheat? |
Safety circuit automatically blows the horn as a warning |
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What is the function of the TA-18(Model 180F) tow tractor |
Designed to tow and spot large aircraft such as the P-3 |
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What is the drawbar pull of the TA-18 tow tractor |
18,000 pounds |
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What is the outside turning clearance radius of the TA-18 |
25 feet 6 inches |
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What is the function of the TA-75? |
Designed to tow aircraft weighing up to 75,000 pounds ashore |
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What is the drawbar pull of the TA-75 |
7,500 pounds |
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What happens to the TA-75 if the low pressure oil or engine overheat lights come on? |
Safety circuits for the systems automatically shut down the engine when the warning lights come on. |
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What is maximum lifting capacity of the SD-2 towing (spotting Dollie)? |
12,000 pounds |
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What is the maximum lifting capacity of the SD-1E (spotting Dollie)? |
16,000 pounds |
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What is the maximum speed of the SD-2 and SD-1E towing tractors when loaded? |
2 mph |
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When should the transmission of a tow tractor be shifted to a lower gear? |
Anytime the load on the tractor becomes such that the engine speed drops 10% |
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What is lugging? |
Condition when the engine is running at a low speed with the throttle fully open. |
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Why should lugging be avoided? |
It can cause rapid wear or serious damage to the engine |
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What should you do if you are operating a tow tractor with a automatic transmission and the horn starts to blow? |
Shift to a lower range gear and reduce engine speed. |
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What type of wheel configuration do the spotting dollies have? |
2 driven wheels and one free wheeling caster-type wheel. |
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What is a prerequisite to the issuance of a self-propelled GSE license? |
Must possess a valid SF 46 or a valid state drivers license. |
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What is the danger zone when a GTC is operating under load conditions ? |
10 foot semicircle from its exhaust to 90 degrees on either side. |
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What is the function of the NC-2A MEPP? |
115/200 volt , 3 phase , 400 hertz Ac and dc power for electrical servicing , starting , and maintenance of aircraft aboard carriers |
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What is the primary source of power for the NC-2A MEPP ? |
159 cubic inch, 3 cylinder , water cooled Detroit Diesel engine which drives Ac and dc generators |
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What is the primary purpose of the TMU-70M LOX cart? |
To service aircraft lox converters. |
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What are the 3 major components of the TMU-70M Lox cart? |
50 gal(189 liter) storage tank, 4 gallon (15 liter) transfer tank, and a ststem of transfer lines and control valves. |
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What is the wheel adjustment range for the NWC-4/5 chock and the NWC-2 universal wheel chock? |
They are adjustable up to 45 inches in diameter |
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What is the composition of the NWC-2 universal wheel chock? |
All metal chock. |
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Safe working load of the TD-1A quick release aircraft tie down chain assembly? |
10,000 pounds |
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What is the length of the TD-1A? |
From a foot and a half to 9 feet 10 inches. |
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What is the working load of the Areo full power tie down? |
30,000 pounds |
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How long is the model 24 ALBAR? |
25 feet. |
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How long is the model 8 ALBAR |
9 feet. |
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What is the ALBAR 8 used for? |
Mainly H-46 helicopters |
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ALBAR 15 is used for? |
Cv based aircraft weighing up to 90,000 pounds |
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Which ALBAR is used for RH-53D and the CH-53E equipped with fueling probe and AV-8B and the F/A-18 ashore? |
ALBAR 20 |
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Which ALBAR is used exclusively for the SH-60B helicopter? |
ALBAR 24. |
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How do you install axle tow pins in the towbar used for the A-4 aircraft? |
The axle tow pin is inserted with the large end inboard and secured to the towbar by means of the detent pin. |
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How do you install axle tow pins in the tow pins in the towbar used for A-3 aircraft? |
Axle tow pubs aren't used, but are secured to the attachment fittings with the 3/4 inch diameter axle pin inboard and flush with the end of the A-3 tow plug. |
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What is the towing (maximum) weight for the ALBAR 20? |
20,000 pounds |
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What is the function of the safety interlock, which is included in each locking bar system? |
Prevents the locking bar from being extended when the platform is not at the flight deck level or being withdrawn when there is insufficient pressure in the hydraulic engine cylinder to force the platform against the flight deck stops |
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How is the elevator positioned when not in use? |
Locked at the flight deck level by horizontal locking bars. |
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How are safety stanchion controls always set for elevators? |
Always manual not automatic |
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How are all stanchions lowered automatically? |
By action of hydraulic engine mounted limit switches |
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What are the two most widely used aircraft cranes in the navy? |
Stationary type and NS-60 mobile cranes. |
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When is the NS-60 mobile crane used? |
Mainly in the emergency handling of aircraft on the flight deck |
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What is the term for the strong upright member of a crane? |
Kingpost |
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What is the boom of a crane? |
It is the strong arm set at an angle to the kingpost , from which the hook is suspended. |
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What is the function of the topping hoist on a crane? |
The hoist makes it possible for the operator to raise or lower the boom head. |
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How are aircraft cranes usually powered. |
Electrically and hydraulically. |
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What is the term for sweeping the boom outboard? |
Booming out. |
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What is the term for sweeping the boom inboard? |
Booming in. |
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What is the purpose of the automatic breaking system on the electric- hydraulic crane? |
It stops and holds the load stationary when the controller is turned to the neutral position or when the power supply is cut off. |
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What personnel are needed for hoisting aircraft from a pier to the deck of a carrier? |
Slingmen, signalman, and line handlers |
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How many people should act as signalman? |
Only 1 person |
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What precaution should be exercised by the signalman before the hoist signal is given? |
Must be sure that the whip or fall is vertical. Other wise the load will shift or swing as it leaves the deck. |
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What is the function of the NS-60 mobile crash crane? |
It is used to clear crashed aircraft or disabled aircraft from a flight deck or landing area. |
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What is the maximum weight that can be lifted and carried by the NS-60 crash crane? |
30 tons |
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What feature of the NS-60 aircraft crash crane allows for a crashed aircraft to be pushed from an area? |
The push plate installed on the front of the vehicle. |
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What occurs when the remote control selector switch is pulled to its out position? |
The switches and control on the remote control box become energized after the remote control deadman switch is held in. |
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How can the lifting capacity of the NS-60 mobile crash crane be varied? |
By changing the type of hook line reeving. |
