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29 Cards in this Set
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Define aircraft handling.
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General term that describes any movement of aircraft or associated equipment.
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State the pupose of standard aircraft taxi signals.
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Used by all branches so that there will be no misunderstanding.
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What are the vehicle speed limits on the flight line and around aircraft?
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5 mph within 50 feet of aircraft and 10 mph on runways, taxiways, parking ramps and work areas.
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What is the maximum towing speed of an aircraft?
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As fast as the slowest walker.
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Name the 4 catagories of tie down requirements.
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Initial, intermediate, permanent and heavy weather.
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What is the purpose of shore based recovery equipment?
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To stop the aircraft in the shortest distance possible.
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What is the purpose of the MA-1A overrun barrier?
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Net barrier and cable system to stop A/C not equipped w/ tail hooks, but A/C must have a nose wheel. Always in standby status.
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The MA-1A is being replace with what?
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The E-5, E-28 or M-21.
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What is the minimum PPE required on the flight line & ramp areas during routine operations?
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Whatever the present hazards require.
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What is the minimum PPE required on the flight line & ramp areas during Flight operations?
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Cranial, Jersey, goggles, sound attenuators, flight deck shoes, flotation gear, survival light and whistle.
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What are the hazards associated with intakes?
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Intakes can suck debris, personnel or equipment into them. Greatest hazard during max power settings.
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What are the hazards associated with Exhaust(engine and APU)?
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High temperatures and high velocity or exhaust gases.
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What are the hazards associated with Propellers?
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Stay clear of turning props. Do not approach or depart A/C with propellers turning.
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What are the hazards associated with Rotor Blades?
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Do not approach or depart helicopters while rotors are being engaged or disengaged.
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What are the hazards associated with hot brakes?
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Always approach fore and aft. Explosions follow the line of the axle.
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Explain the runway numbering system.
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Numbered in relation to magnetic heading to the nearest 10 degrees. If parallel one is L the other R or the 3rd is C.
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Explain threshold markings.
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Runways 200 ft wide-10 stripes, 12ft wide & 150 ft long. More than 200 ft wide the markings cover the width less 20 on both sides.
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Explain the Airfield lighting system.
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FAA Handbook 7110.65. Controlled by tower. When airport shut down on Navigable airspce obstruction light and rotating beacons in metro areas.
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Explain the Runway/Taxiway marking system.
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Provide visual guidance. Taxiway are blue. Spacing variable. 2 lights(entrance-exit lights) 5 ft apart. Only on when A/C is cleared to taxi out or returning.
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Explain the purpose of arm/dearm areas.
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Where ordnance is changed for a state of safe condition to a state of readiness. Use individual stores loading manual/checklist.
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Explain the purpose of overrun areas.
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Provides reasonably effectve deceleration area for aborting or overshooting aircraft. All weather access for emergency vehicles. Some have yellow chevrons. Non-touchdown areas.
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Explain the purpose of a wind indicator.
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Provides method for prompt issuance of wind directions and velocities to pilots.
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What is the purpose of an airfield rotation beacon?
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Used to identify the airport's location during low visibility. Rotates clockwise from above at a constant speed. 12-15 flashes per minute.
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What is the purpose of Tower Visual Communications?
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Device between radar controller & control tower that provides a sequence of light and switches to reduce the number of voice contacts.
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What is Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)System?
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Uses a bearing determining system to determine A/C position & distance from a TACAN station. Primary navigation used by carrier based A/C.
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Explain crash and resuce.
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Within the ship the damage control organization is the crash, salvage & rescue team. Flight deck repair team.Rescue personnel, clear wreckage, fight fires & make minor emergency repairs to the deck and equipment.
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What is a compass calibration pad?
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Paved area in a magnetically quiet are where A/C compass is calibrated. 1 minimum at each airport.
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What is the Liquid Oxygen (LOX) exchange area?
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Designated area for servicing with LOX. Area must be kept free of flamable or combustable materials.
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Describe LOX.
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Liquid, light blue, flows like water, extremely cold (-297 F). Expansion rate of 860 to 1. Strong oxidizer.
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