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104.1 State the type and identify the models of engines used in the F/A-18
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LOW BY-PASS AXIAL FLOW TURBO FAN WITH AFTER BURNER.
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104.1 State the type and identify the models of engines used in the F/A-18
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) ENGINE SECTIONS -
1) FAN 2) COMPRESSOR 3) COMBUSTION 4) HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE 5) LOW PRESSURE TURBINE 6) AFTER BURNER |
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models of engines used in the F/A-18
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MODELS - (A, B, C, & D) - USE VIRTUALLY THE SAME ENGINE
A) A/C BUNO'S - 1) 161353 - 164692 : F404-GE400 ENGINE 2) 164693 & UP : F404-GE402 ENGINE |
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104.2 State the three modes of operation for the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU).
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) MAIN ENGINE START (MES)
2) GROUND MAINTENANCE MODE (GMM) - GIVES THE A/C HYDRAULIC & ELECTRICAL POWER. 3) ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS) - BRINGS AIR INTO THE COCKPIT |
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104.3 State the purpose and identify the location of the In-Flight Refueling (IFR) probe.
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1) LOCATED ON THE RIGHT FORWARD PART OF FUSELAGE.
2) ALLOWS A/C TO TAKE FUEL FROM A TANKER |
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104.4 Explain the purpose of the Aircraft Fuel Storage system.
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THE F/A-18 CAN HOLD THREE DROP TANKS WHICH CARRY 330 GAL'S EACH OR A
TOTAL OF 2240 LBS |
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104.5 State the purpose of the foam-lined wing tanks.
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IF HIT IN WING DURING COMBAT MISSION WILL NOT CATCH FIRE OR EXPLODE.
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105.1 State the difference between a barometric and radar altimeter.
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BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER - uses pitot-static pressure to indicate altitude above sea level.
a) the scale for barometric altimeter starts at 29.92 inches in mercury 2) RADAR ALTIMETER - uses radio echoes to determine altitude above ground level. (Terrain) |
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105.2 Define the following terms:
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1) AZIMUTH - Angle of position of bearing. (measured clockwise).
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105.2 Define the following terms:
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2) BEARING - Angle of position of object.
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105.2 Define the following terms:
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3) RANGE - distance to the target or station.
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105.2 Define the following terms:
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4) HEADING - the direction you are pointing.
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