C17 Revision Notes

Front 1

Where can you find a list of vehicles with fire extinguishing systems (FES)? What P/W should be annotated with 'FES rendered inoperative'?

Back 1

JSP800 SEC 9 L1-4

569 or 239A

Front 2

When should the ABC type fire extinguisher be used to fight a fire on a Mastiff or Ridgeback vehicle?

Back 2

Only when all other extinguishing options have been exhausted, ABC fire extinguishers are highly corrosive to aircraft metals

JSP 800 Sec L1-3

Front 3

What does a T.I tell you in relation to UN class 7?

Back 3

Using IATA handling (not sec 10 radioactive material) and referencing table 9.3D, it tells you how far a passenger has to be away from the package to be safe

Front 4

What is the rule regarding mixing different types of restraint?

Back 4

AP1101- CH7-1

Yes but never in the same direction

Front 5

CH7 pg 11 of AP1101-1 states rules for restraining spring vehicles. What are they?

Back 5

Rule 1

At least 2G vertical attached to sprung part of the vehicle.

Tiedowns for lateral and longitude restraint can be attached to sprung or unsprung part of the vehicle

Rule 2

Restraint for all directions attached only to unsprung part of the vehicle.Ensure there is sufficient clearance for chassis roll in flight.

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Ensure there is sufficient clearance for chassis roll in flight.

Front 6

What must you consider when positioning an item of load?

Back 6

Within trim, floor limitations, compartment loads, ready access, DG separation, 1st on last off?

Hard freight on the bottom,

AP1101 Ch7 pg15

Front 7

What angle does a load spread through load spreaders and where is this published?

Back 7

45°

AP1101 Ch7 relates to all dunnage and calculations

Front 8

******

Where does it say that trailers with tow bars have to be loaded facing aft?

Is this always the case?

Back 8

AP1101-1 Ch7 pg 13

No. If TO's allows. If towbar is to be reinforced or loaded as general cargo

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Hint 8

Check this question

Front 9

What are the rules for taking more than one tie down from a single tie down point?

Back 9

The tiedowns are not to be used to provide restraint in opposite directions.

Total strength of tiedowns does not exceed strength of shackle / tie down point.

Front 10

****** What is the preferred method for transporting a pallet of pallets?

Back 10

-9 section 4C (4C-32) max 20 pallets (excluding base pallet) built on 3 rows of lumber

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Front 11

Where in the -9 is the table for loading ADS and LOGS pallets out of position?

Back 11

-9 Sec 4C (4C-16)

Front 12

A 2 pallet train, double netted cargo is loaded on board weighing 21000lbs. (Within 10,355lb/pallet limit) How would you secure or in the aircraft?

Back 12

Restrain entirely to the aircraft floor, max weight for locks is 20710lbs for double netted pallets

-9 Sec C (4C-16)

Front 13

How many locks are required to secure 10355lbs pallets into ADS rails? At what q weight do you require only 2 locks (1 left 1 right)?

Back 13

4 locks (2 left 2 right)

7800 lbs max for only 2 locks -

-9 Sec C (4C-11)

Front 14

LOGS rail pallet positions 1,7,8 and 9 only have one set of locks whilst 2-6 have 2 sets of locks. If for example pallet position 3 had one set of its locks fail (leaving still one working set) could you still load and restrain a 10355lbs pallet in that position?

Back 14

Yes. -9 Sec C ( 4C -11)

Front 15

*****

Where does it state how many 25k, 10k or 5k devices you can attach to any one tie down ring in the aircraft floor? What must you consider? What can you do with 5k strops that you can't do with any other tie down device on one tie down ring?

Back 15

-9 Sec 4B (4B-42)

3x10k, 2x25k, 1x10k+1x25k, 5x5k

You must not exceed 25k on ring and ensure pull is in same direction

5k strops can pull both forward and aft

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Front 16

Where can the graph be found that shows reduced vertical restraint across the C17 floor?

Back 16

-9 Sec 4B-21

Front 17

Where can you find information on sleeper shoring and chain bridles?

Back 17

-9 Sec 4B

***** more detail?

Front 18

What wait must a limited quantity package not exceed?

Back 18

IATA limitations 2.8.4

30kg/66lbs

Front 19

What kind of package is not allowed for limited quantities?

What letter indicates a limited quantity package?

Back 19

IATA limitations 2.8.4

Single and composite packaging

Letter Y

Front 20

Can there be more than one type of dangerous goods in a limited quantity package?

Back 20

Yes

IATA Packaging 5.0.3

Front 21

How would you deal with different Dangerous Goods in one limited quantity package?

Back 21

IATA Packaging 5.0.3.2

Front 22

Where in IATA does it state that you are not allowed to carry explosives, weapons + ammunition, or radioactive materials to or from Incirlik, Turkey?

Back 22

IATA limitations, state limitations. 2.9 pa40*****

Front 23

Batteries that are shipped as integral components of other equipment may comply with what Packing Instruction in IATA regulations?

Back 23

PI 800

JSP 800 Section 8 L1***

Front 24

Where can you find inspection criteria for batteries?

Back 24

JSP 800 Section 8 L1-1

Front 25

Regarding Mercury, (UN class 8) what item can be exempted from the regulations in IATA dangerous goods regulations?

Back 25

Thermometers

JSP 800 58.1

Front 26

What does JSP 800 Section 8 L1-1 state about damaged or defective batteries?

Back 26

They are forbidden for AT

Front 27

When can you carry extra fuel in fuel containers on board a vehicle?

Back 27

Military vehicles onlyin support of operations and exercises. Maximum 20 litre jerry can, in designed housing, visible in flight and wire locked.

JSP 800 Section 9 L1-3

Front 28

Where does it state that you can carry military vehicles on the ramp of the C17 and with what conditions?

Back 28

JSP800 section 9 L1-2

Must have IN 2800 unspillable batteries with no more than 3/4 fuel

Front 29

What does holding an Aux pump on for 5 seconds or more do?

Back 29

Overrides an auto shut down for low quantity (< 0.49 litres) or overheat (135°C) in an emergency

Front 30

What does the ramp blowdown system consist of?

Back 30

Emergency egress sequencer (ESS) emergency battery, emergency hydraulic actuator and emergency lighting systematic

Front 31

During aeromedical missions what may you considerw when loading other freight?

Back 31

-1 pg 1-876 (1-2187) and -9 section 3

Maximum 2 pallets ADS on the ramp which are not to exceed 20750 lbs for ramp blowdown.

Outside toes must be stowed.

No pallets on the ramp with more than 9 stretchers / 3 litters

Other cargo should not interfere with emergency egress for all exits.

Front 32

Where is a good place to go in the -9 to find out about winching/ the winch?

Back 32

-9 section 2 (2-16)

Front 33

What does section 3 cover in the -9?

Back 33

Aircraft configurations

Front 34

What are the three litter station weights and where can you find them?

Back 34

Top tier 250lbs

Bottom and middle tiers 275lbs

-9 section 2 (2-11)

Front 35

At what cable pull will the winch stall? What is the design max?

Back 35

9000 - 10000 lbs

Maximum designed is 9000 lbs

-9 section 2-16 ***

Front 36

What does section 2 of -9 cover?

Back 36

Description of aircraft features

Front 37

The C17 carries 8 individual 6 seat modules to provide an extra 48 seats. In what situation could we role an extra 6 seat back in and where would you place it?

Back 37

-9 section 3 (3-34) - without an ATGL an extra seat back can be requested for short flights

Front 38

AP101-1 demonstrates how the tie down ring on a 463L pallet restrains to 500lbs (**) in all directions. Where in the-9 is this statement backed up?

Back 38

-9 2-2 (palletised seats)

Front 39

Where can you find descriptions of the floor grid?

Back 39

-9 section 2 (2-3)

26-41" lateral 19-26" longitudinal

Front 40

Where can you finds the definition of supplementary staff, support and supernumerary crew?

Back 40

GASO's section 110.100

Front 41

Is the wearing of flying gloves mandatory?

Back 41

No, GASO's section 100 2G 130.105.1

Front 42

In which section of which publication would you find aircraft security?

Back 42

Section 430 of GASO's -aircraft security

Front 43

What distance and/or time are life rafts and survival packs to be carried?

Back 43

GASO's 2G 130.105.3

Operating over water more than 400nm or 120 minutes at cruse speed in still air

Front 44

What are the scalings for ELFAK and DUFAK?

Back 44

DUFAK- 1 for every 100 fitted seats

ELFAK- more than 30 seats operating more than 60 minutes (still air cruise) . Issued from medical centre

FIND THE REFERENCE

Front 45

What are disinsection rules and where can they be found?

Back 45

135.140 **

(if the country is crossed by our within that boundary

Spray the undercarriage immediately prior to doors closing

Internal after does closing

GASO's 2G 135.140 **Between 30 north and 30 south (if the country is crossed by our within that boundarySpray the undercarriage immediately prior to doors closingInternal after does closing If the does are opened after disinsection then repeat, if you are still on the ground 30 minutes after external spraying them repeat external disinsection.16 one oneshots, 1 in each wheel housing, 1 on the flight deck, 13 in the cargo hold. Carry minimum 16 spare.

135.140 **Between 30 north and 30 south (if the country is crossed by our within that boundarySpray the undercarriage immediately prior to doors closingInternal after does closing If the does are opened after disinsection then repeat, if you are still on the ground 30 minutes after external spraying them repeat external disinsection.16 one oneshots, 1 in each wheel housing, 1 on the flight deck, 13 in the cargo hold. Carry minimum 16 spare.

Between 30 north and 30 south (if the country is crossed by our within that boundarySpray the undercarriage immediately prior to doors closingInternal after does closing If the does are opened after disinsection then repeat, if you are still on the ground 30 minutes after external spraying them repeat external disinsection.16 one oneshots, 1 in each wheel housing, 1 on the flight deck, 13 in the cargo hold. Carry minimum 16 spare.

If the does are opened after disinsection then repeat, if you are still on the ground 30 minutes after external spraying them repeat external disinsection.

If the does are opened after disinsection then repeat, if you are still on the ground 30 minutes after external spraying them repeat external disinsection.16 one oneshots, 1 in each wheel housing, 1 on the flight deck, 13 in the cargo hold. Carry minimum 16 spare.

16 one oneshots, 1 in each wheel housing, 1 on the flight deck, 13 in the cargo hold. Carry minimum 16 spare.

Front 46

When loading UN class 1, which order might you consider loading it?

Back 46

1.4 first, then 1.3, 1.2 with 1.1 at the back -this complies with the priority of offloads in an emergency (if centre of gravity and other limitations are met)

JSP 800 9-3

Front 47

What does JSP 800 (handling) say about the amount of fire extinguishers you must have for UN class 1 carried in the main cargo compartment of RAF AT?

Back 47

Six additional fire extinguishers, either BCF or CO2 extinguishers are to be carried in close proximity to the load

JSP 800 Section 9-3

Front 48

Where does it state that liquid dangerous goods must be carried on the main cargo floor and kept level (not on the ramp)

Back 48

JSP800 section 9-2

Front 49

Can you store liquid dangerous goods (that isn't CAO) or UN class 1.4s (but not together) in the equipment locker?

Back 49

Yes - JSP800 section 9.2

However, it must be 1 metre away from any other dangerous goods (including flares)

(Liquid dangerous goods are generally CAO)

(1.4S can probably go easily into the locker but there would be no restraint)

Front 50

Where does it state that different types of dangerous goods can be stored on the same pallet? What is the separation distance?

Back 50

JSP800 section 9.2 (9.207 c)

1 metre

Front 51

What does section 9.3 of JSP800 detail?

Back 51

Emergency and offload procedures and actions

Front 52

Where can you find the quantity distance table for unlicensed airfields? What UN class/subsection is exempt QD?

Back 52

JSP800 annex B.

1.4 does not require quantity distance (handling section of JSP 800)

Front 53

For net explosive quantity of 10,000kg, what reference should you use?

Back 53

JSP 482 part 2, chapter 10, section 5

Front 54

Under what circumstances can an ALM offload UN class 1?

Back 54

When an appropriately trained movements personnel is not available to do it and the Captain orders you to do it

JSP800 annex A

Front 55

Can an ALM offload UN class 1 in normal circumstances?

Back 55

No. You must have a mover with the Q-X-AR qualification

JSP 800 Section 9.1

Front 56

Where are the safety precautions and actions to be followed for UN class 1 during a thunderstorm to be found?

Back 56

JSP800 annex C (handling)

Front 57

What UN classes of UN class 1 can be carried with radioactive dangerous goods? (UN class 7)

Back 57

1.4s and 1.4e

JSP 800 Section 10

And IATA table 9.3D

Front 58

Where can passenger and radioactive (UN class 7) separation distances be found in JSP 800?

Back 58

They are not in JSP 800

IATA regulations apply. See table 9.3D

Front 59

Where can you find information on carbon dioxide (dry ice)

Back 59

IATA section 9.3.12, handling

Front 60

Can you carry UN class 1 on aeromedical flights?

Back 60

No, it is against the Geneva Convention.

JSP 800 Section 1-3, UN class 1

Front 61

Can you carry Christmas crackers on RAF AT aircraft?

Back 61

Yes, but not in hold baggage

Front 62

Can you accept cylinders past their inspection date?

Back 62

Yes, to return them to a place of test

JSP 800 Section 2-1

Front 63

What protection is required for cylinder valves?

Back 63

Cylinders must have valve protection or be packed in strong outer boxes

JSP 800 Section 2-1

IATA section 5.2.0.8

Front 64

Can manifold cylinders be carried on RAF AT aircraft?

Back 64

They are forbidden unless dispensation has be granted or they are carried specifically in accordance with L3 of JSP 800 Section 2

Front 65

Cylinders certified empty can be treated as non DG. What if they are only part full?

Back 65

Treat them as full cylinders

JSP 800 Section 2-1

Front 66

On what occasion can passengers fly with liquified gases?

Back 66

In support of operations only. JSP 800 Section 2-2

However, they are not considered dangerous goods if they are purged or charged with upto 2.76 bar insert gas.

Front 67

What does JSP 800 state about cylinders being used on aeromedical flights?

Back 67

They may be carried in the main cargo compartment. ALM should check for damage to these cylinders at the start of each leg

Section 2-3

Front 68

There is a specified position for the ALM chair during crash conditions. Where can you find this information?

Back 68

-1 page 1-980

Front 69

You've completed an ISI and cargo compartment checks, you turn on an auxiliary hydraulic pumpand you lose all external power. What could be wrong?

Back 69

The external power cart is producing less than 80 KVA

Front 70

Where in IATA does it exempt aeromedical and role equipment (DG) carried on aircraft?

Back 70

Section 1 applicability 1.2.3 (exemptions)