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DESCRIBE THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EP-3E AIRCRAFT
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4 ENGINE, LOW-WING, ELECTRONIC WARFARE AND RECONNAISSANCE A/C UTILIZING STATE OF THE ART SURVEILLANCE. 4 ALLISON T56-A-14 TURBOPROP ENGINES POWER IT. 19 CREW STATIONS, 24 DITCHING
99' 8" LONG, 105'11" WING SPAN, 34'3" HIGH |
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WHAT IS THE EP-3E TOTAL FUEL CAPACITY?
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9,200 US GALLONS
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
MISSION COMMANDER (EWAC/MC) |
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PHASES OF MISSION EXCEPT SAFETY
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
ELECTRONIC WARFARE A/C COMMANDER (EWAC) |
SAFETY/SURVIVAL EQUIPTMENT/PROCEDURES
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
CO-PILOT (2P) |
BACKUP FOR PILOT, COMM DUTY, CHECKLISTS
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
FLIGHT ENGINEER (FE) |
EXTERIOR/INTERRIOR CHECKS, MONITOR ENGINES/SYSTEMS/INDICATORS
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
NAVIGATOR/COMMUNICATOR (NAV/COM) |
DRAFTS/AUTHENTICATES/ENCRYPTS/TRANSMITS MESSAGES
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
SECURE COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (SECURE COMM) |
ENSURES COMM'S ARE RAPID/EFFECTIVE AND RIGHT
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
SENIOR EVALUATOR (SEVAL) |
MISSION BRIEF, FAMILIAR WITH OBJECTIVES OF MISSION
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
TACTICAL EVALUATOR (EVAL) |
DIRECTS ESM OPERATORS
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
SPECIAL EVALUATOR |
DIRECTS SPECIAL OPERATORS
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
RADAR/ESM OPERATOR (BIG LOOK) |
DETECTING/IDENTIFING SIGNIFICANT DATE
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
LABORATORY OPERATOR (LABOP) |
DETECTING/ IDENTIFING SIGNIFICANT DATA
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
ESM OPERATOR (EWOP) |
DETCTING/IDENTIFING DATA
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
SPECIAL OPERATOR SUPERVISOR |
MONITORS ACTIVITIES OF SPECIAL OPERATORS
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
SPECIAL OPERATOR |
DETECTING/IDENTIFING DATA
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
RECORD |
DIGITAL RECORDINGS
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OPERATOR (S&T) |
DETECTING/IDENTIFING DATA, PROTOTYPE EQUIPTMENT
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
INFLIGHT TECH (IFT) |
MAINTAINING OPERATION CAPABILITIES, REPAIR
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRCREW POSITION:
OBSERVER |
REPORTS TACTICAL INFO TO SEVAL, PILOT, CO-PILOT
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STATE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DITCHING STATIONS IN THE EP-3E
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24
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF ENGINE LOITER OPERATIONS
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PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIN IN THE FUEL FLOW REQUIRED...
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DISCUSS THE DANGER ZONES OF THE EP-3
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PROP ARC, JET BLAST, COMPRESSOR/TURBINE AREAS, APU/AIR MULTIPLIER, RADAR RADIATIN AREA NOISE HAZARD, WING/FLAP
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DISCUSS THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT
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SUPERVISE OR CONDUCT ALL SQUADRON TRAINING, COORDINAETE GMT AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, OPERATIONAL TRAINING TO ACHIEVE HIGH LEVEL OF MISSION READINESS
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MOPP
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MISSION ORIENTED PROTECTIVE POSTURE....
4 LEVELS THAT REQUIRE USE OF CBR GEAR |
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MAST TRAINER
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MISSION AVIONICS SYSTEMS TRAINER....
COMPUTER SIMULATED TRAINER FOR OPERATORS |
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PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING
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SITE SPECIFIC SO AIRCREW KNOWS WHAT TO EXPECT
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MTIP
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MAINTENANCE TRAINING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM....
TRAIN AND QUALIFY PERSONNEL |
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AIRCREW COORDINATIN TRAINING (ACT)
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COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING FOR AIRCREW
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REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES (ROC)
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MINIMUM MANNING LEVELS TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION
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EXPLAIN THE PURPOSE OF THE SQUADRON PLANNING BOARD FOR TRAINING (PBFT)
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CO'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP UNITS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WELL QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
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STATE THE HIGHEST AND LOWEST LEVELS OF READINESS
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HIGH-LOW
T1,T2,T3,T4 R1,R2,R3,R4 |
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CREW PROGRESS BOARD:
OFFICER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD (OPDB) |
TRACK DEVELOPMENT OF AIRCREW O'S
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CREW PROGRESS BOARD:
ENLISTED AIRCREW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EAPDB) |
REVIEW AIRCREW WHO FAIL TO QUALIFY WITHIN EXPECTED TIME LIMITS
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CREW PROGRESS BOARD:
MISSION BOARD (MB) |
DETERMINE PROGRESS AND NOTE DEFIENCIES
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STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CREW PROGRESS BOARD:
TRAINING REVIEW BOARD (TRB) |
USED TO IDENTIFY AIRCREW MEMBERS DEFICIENCIES, RECOMMEND REMEDIAL TRAINING
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WHAT ARE YOUR COMMANDS AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (AORS)
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3RD FLEET, 5TH FLEET, 7TH FLEET
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DISCUSS THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
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SCHEDULES, MANAGES AND EMPLOYS THE SQUADRONS A/C AND AIRCREW TO ACCOMPLISH MISSIONS
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DEFINE THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE NATOPS DEPARTMENT
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IDENTIFY AND ELIMINATE HAZARDS, STANDARDIZE TRAINING AND MIN FLIGHT STANDARDS ARE MET THROUGH NATOPS, ENSURE PROGRAMS COMPLY WITH DIRECTIVES
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DESCRIBE THE BASIC PURPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING COMMON FLIGHTS RELATED TO AIRCRAFT FLIGHT PROFICIENCY:
INSTRUMENT TRAINING |
UPTILIZATION OF A/C INSTRUMENTS TO MAINTAIN PROFICENCY
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DESCRIBE THE BASIC PURPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING COMMON FLIGHTS RELATED TO AIRCRAFT FLIGHT PROFICIENCY:
DEDICATED FIELD WORK (DFW) |
MAINTAIN DAY LANDINGS, NIGHT LANDINGS, EMERGENCY LANDINGS AND TOUCH AND GO'S
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DESCRIBE THE BASIC PURPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING COMMON FLIGHTS RELATED TO AIRCRAFT FLIGHT PROFICIENCY:
NATOPS INSTRUMENT EVALUATION |
FAA AND NAVY ANNUAL CHECKS FOR PILOTS
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CONDITIONS OF FLIGHT
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1. EVASION/RIGGING
2.NORMAL FLIGHT 3. EQUIPTMENT CHECK 4. A/C INSPECTION//INTEGRITY CHECK 5. TAKE OFF/LANDING |
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HSU
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HYDRAULIC SERVICE CENTER
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HSU
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HYDRAULIC SERVICE UNIT
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MLG
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MAIN LANDING GEAR
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AVGFE
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AVIATION GAS FREE ENGINEERING
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DISCUSS THE CORROSION PRONE AREAS OF THE EP-3E A/C.
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ALONG SEEMS OF ALLUMINUM ALLOY STRUCTURES, BOX BEAM SKIN CENTROID RISERS, CADMIUM PLATED STEEL FASTNERS, UNPAINTED SURFACES, CHIPPED PAINT, EXT...
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DISCUSS THE TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION USED IN THE EP-3E AIRCRAFT
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ALL METAL, WING CONSISTS OF A BOX BEAM COMPRISING TWO MAIN SPARS, FUSELAGE IS SEMIMONOCOQUE CONSTRUCTION CONSISTINCY OF SKINS, STRINGERS, LONGERONS, BULHEADS OR FRAMES
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DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF LANDING GEAR UTILIZED ON THE EP-3E AIRCRAFT
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2 WHEELS, FORWARD RETRACTING STRUTS, DESIGNED TO FREE FALL AND LOCK INTO PLACE IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OF HYDRAULICS.
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QEC
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QUICK ENGINE CHANGE
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RPM
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ROTATIONS PER MINUTE/REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE
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APU
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AUXILLARY POWER UNIT
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EDC
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ENGINE DRIVEN COMPRESSOR
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TIT
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TURBINE INLET TEMPERATURE
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SHP
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SHAFT HORSEPOWER
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STATE THE TYPE AND MODEL OF THE EP3E
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ALLISON T-56-A-14 TURBOPROP
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DISCUSS THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSTANT SPEED PROP
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MAINTAINS SELECTED RPM BY TURNING PROPS TO A LOWER ANGLE
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DISCUSS THE EP-E3 AIRCRAFT FUELING METHODS
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CENTER POINT FUELING DESIGNED TO ACCEPT 600 GALLONS OF FUEL PER MINUTE FROM 2 TRUCKS AT 55 PSI
OVER WING GRAVITY FEED, THREW OVER WING GRAVITY FILLER WELLS IN EACH MAIN TANK |
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ADF
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AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDING
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GPS
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GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
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ESM
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ELECTRONIC SUPPORT MEASURES
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SSIP
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SENSOR SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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VOR
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VHF OMNIDIRECTIONAL RANGING
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CRT
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CATHODE RAY TUBE
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DCMS
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DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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RADALT
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RADAR ALTIMETER
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ESD
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DIVICE
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DISCUSS THE TWO SYSTEMS THAT COMPRISE MISSION AVIONICS
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ESM AND SPECIAL
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DISCUSS THE FOUR RADIO COMMUNICATION SETS USED ON THE EP-3E AIRCRAFT
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ARC-94 HF'S, URR-74 (V)2 HF'S, ARC-182 VHF/UHF, ARC-187.
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AFCS
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
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MELC
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MAIN ELECTRICAL LOAD CENTER
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AOA
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ANGLE OF ATTACK
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INS
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INERTIAL NAVIGATION
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DISCUSS THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
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POWER IS SUPPLIED BY 3 ENGINE DRIVEN DRIVEN GENERATORS (90 KVA) AS WELL AS A 60KVA APU, ADDITIONALLY A 24 VOLT 31 AMP BATTERY FOR DC POWER, THE GENERATOS SUPPLY 120 VOLT, 3 PHASE POWER @ 400 HZ
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LPP
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LIVE PERSERVER PERSONAL
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LPA
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LIVE PRESERVER ASSEMBLY
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SV-2
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SURVIVAL VEST
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EDC
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ENGINE DRIVEN COMPRESSOR
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HRD
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HIGH RATE OF DISCHARGE
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CAD
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CARTRIDGE ACTUATED DEVICE
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DISCUSS THE PURPOSE OF AIRCRAFT CABIN PRESSURIZATOIN AND AIR CONDITIONING
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PROVIDES ENVIRONMENT CONTROL AND ELECTRONIC COOLING IN FLIGHT AND ON THE GROUND
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DISCUSS THE PURPOSE OF AIRCRAFT OXYGEN SYSTEMS
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SUPPLY 3 AIRCREWMEN 3.5 HOURS OF OXYGEN AT 25,000FT. 3 PORTABLE OXYGEN BOTTLES THAT WILL SUPPLY 100% OXYGEN FOR 22 MINUTES, 18 SOLID STATE OXYGEN PACKS THAT PROVIDE 20 MINUTES OF OXYGEN
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Aircraft structure:
what is its function, where is it located ~Fuselage~ |
main structure or body of aircraft which everything is attached. provides room for crew, passengers, cargo and accessories
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Aircraft structure:
what is its function, where is it located ~Empennage |
Stabilizing surface of a/c. Consists of vertical and horizontal airfoils
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Aircraft structure:
what is its function, where is it located ~Wing~ |
develop lift when they are moved through the air
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Flight controls:
what is its function, where is it located ~Flaps~ |
high lift, fowler type, increase wing area, provide lift
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Flight controls:
what is its function, where is it located ~ailerons |
Provide roll
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Flight controls:
what is its function, where is it located ~rudder |
Vertical stab, provide yaw
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Flight controls:
what is its function, where is it located ~Elevators~ |
horizontal stab, provide pitch
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Flight controls:
what is its function, where is it located ~Trim Tab~ |
ailerons, elevators and rudder, used to newtralize the a/c movement, controls located in the center control pedestal in flight station
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Hydraulics:
what is its function, where is it located ~Pumps~ |
funcion of the a/c. system #1 is powered by 2 motor driven hyd. pumps who's output is made available to every hydraulically operated part. 1b is powered by DC and used primarily for charging the brake accumilator. System #2 is powered by one motor driven pump and used to assist in the operation of the wing flaps, radome, aierons, rudder and elevator booster units. Located in the HSC.
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Hydraulics:
what is its function, where is it located ~Resevoirs~ |
Each system has its own resevoir. #1 has a capacity of 5.6 gallos, #2 has a 1 gallon capacity
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Hydraulics:
what is its function, where is it located ~booster assemblies~ |
three booster assemblies which assist with a/c control movement. the aileron boost package is located in the HSC. The rudder, located in the aft fuselage, elevator, aft fuselage
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Airframe Components:
~Forward Radome~ |
houses color weather radar in nose of A/c
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Airframe Components:
~aft radome |
Houses high band radar antenna, located on the bottom of the a/c aft the wings
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Airframe Components:
~upper canoe |
Houses various antennas located on the top middle to aft of the wings
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Airframe Components:
~lower canoe |
Houses varoius anntennas, located on the bottom of a/c aft of the nose wheel well
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What are the precautions associated with pressurized hydraulic components?
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use extreme caution when troubleshooting hydraulic systems to avoid accidental injection of fluid under the skin. can result in serious injury and great pain.
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Engine:
Function.. Located.. |
compressed air flows through a diffuser which directs it to six combustion liners. Fuel air mix is ignited, combustion produces hot gases that dischare through aft ends causing turbine to rotate
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Engine accessory section:
Function.. Located... |
mounted on bottom of compressor, driven by a compressor extention shaft via a bevel gearing assembly. consists of engine fuel pump, fuel control unit, speed sensitive control, speed sensitive valve, main oil pump and scavenge oil pumps.
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Reduction gear assembly:
Funcion..... Located..... |
reduces teh high rpm, low torque output of the power section to a low rpm, high torque output to be used by the prop shaft.
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Aircraft propeller system:
Function... TYPE/model |
4 bladed hamilton standard 54H60-77 prop provides an efficient and flexible means of converting engine shaft horsepower to thrust. 2 main sections; rotating /non-rotating. it is a constant speed, variable pitch, full feathering prop
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Four main subassemblies of the propeller
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Barrel- structural foundation of prop blades, dome and control assembly
Dome- Pitch control piston and a CAM and gear train that converts linear travel of the piston into a rotart motion Blade assembly Control Assembly- Consists of the various components necessary for control of prop blade angle |
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Auxilary power unit
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gas turbine compressor driving a 60kva generator. air bled from the compressor is used for engine starting and ground air conditioning. makes a/c self sustained, requires only battery
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Five subsystems that comprise the fuel system
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Fuel tanks
fueling system transfer system crossfeed system dump system |
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what safety precuations must be observed during fueling operations?
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NO RF transmission, allow 3 minutes before using the dipstick, may cause static discharge, must hault fueling if wing tank 5 is over filled, wing tank fuel spills from vent, loud or unusual noise is accompanied by wing vibration
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Digital communications management system (DCMS)
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process audo/data throughout the plane, interface between digital and analog devices and operators
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ultra high frequency (UHF)
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225.00 to 399.975 MHz
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very high frequency (VHF)
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30 to 399.975 MHz
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High Frequency (HF)
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2 to 29.999 MHz (am, usb, lsb, data, cw)
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Satellite communication (SATCOM)
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UHF-1, KY58, Antenna switching assembly
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Secure Communications
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all radios except HF-1, HF2, UHF-3, utilizes Ky-58's
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Tactical AIr Navigation (tacan)
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operates with surface beacon for nav purposes, provides bearing and distance within 300nm or 105 miles
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Global positioning system (GPS)
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Position coordinates elevations, speed and time
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Automatic direction finder (ADF)
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Relative bearing of a revieved UHF signal, indicates bearing on pilot or copilot HSI's
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VHF Omnirange
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airway radio nav, communmications receptions and ILS approaches
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APN-234 Color weather radar
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weather information relative to cloud formation, rainfall rate, thunderstorms and icing.... 240 miles
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AMS-1 Stormscope
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helps pilots avoid turbulance and other hazards 150,000 sq miles.
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ALR-81 countermeausres reciever set
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detects RF signals, display signal activity and providing IF, video and audio signals
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ALR-76
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detects, processes, identifies electromagnetic signals in the micorwave freq ranges with particular emphasis on radar signals
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ulq-16 pulse analyzer
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automatic or manual analysis on signals to extract fundamental signal parameters for ESM
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OE-319 antenna group
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6 freq bands, apx-76 or alq 108, Transmit and recieve for 134
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oe-320 antenna group
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air born DF for alr-44 and alr-81
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ip-1159 pulse indicator
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5 trace synchro scope that can display processed and unprocessed video signals
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ush-33 recorder reproducer set
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28 track video recorder-reproducer that recieves, records and reproduces data in the 400Hz to 2MHz freq range
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ALD-9 direction finder set
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df set that calculates teh direction of arrival fro revieved HF, VHF and UHF signals
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ARR-81 countermeasures set
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4 channel 4 track audio tape recorder, records in its freq range
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video distribution
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provides amplification, selection and distribution of video signals
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rf distribution
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8 rf distribution groups in the a/c...... 5 ESM, 3 special.. provides amplification, selection and rf distibution in all TB's
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computer funtional group
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enables computer control over the equiptment connected to the 1553 bus or to other busses via the cv-4006/a bus converters
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Story Teller
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provides MC with teh ability to track multiple onboard sensor inputs, correlate this data with info revieved from outside sources, and communicate info to force commanders
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Story book
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integrated special signals acquisition data processing and data fusion subsytems that provides situational awareness based on special signals exploration
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Story Classic
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Provides the system interface for control signals and data between all major components of the SC system
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Aircraft battery... what is its function, where is it located?
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one 24v 31 amp battery, used to start APU, revieves a continuous charge from TR#3
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Main Generator.. what is its function and where is it located??
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generates 3 phase, 120 vac, 400 hz power in A/C.. engine 2-4 and APU.
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Transformer Rectifier.... what is its function and where is it located?
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rectify the a/c input to a 27vdc output for use in A/C. 2 in MLC and 1 in FLC
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Supervisory Panel... where is it located and what does it do?
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each generator has one, contains voltage regulators and provides overvoltage, undervoltage off frequency and feeder fault protection in MLC.
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AC Power
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controled by a transfer and runaround system, ensure power source is connected to Main AC buses A and B
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DC Power
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Consists of 3 27v 200 amp tranformer rectifiers, 6 DC buses , an inverter, a 24v batery and 2 power blocking diodes
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Rotating Beacon
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provide anti-collisoin warning to other A/C
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Wing tip lights
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red-port
green-stbd |
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tail lights
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top and bottom of aft fuselage
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landing lights
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under wings, can be retracted when not in use, operate in any position
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taxi lights
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left and right of nosegear strut
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Advisory light
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Green is for normal operation mode of system or transitiong state
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caustion light
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yellow is of a cautionary nature, indicating action by pilots may be required
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Warning light
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red, potentially hazardous situation or impending dange and immediate action by pilots must be taken
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PB-20N
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Auto Pilot- maintain A/C on any selected heading
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ASW-31
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Auto pilot- controls/stabilizes A/C about its 3 axis
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Intertial Navigation systems (INS)
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Support navigation, weapons delivery, attitude and flight control requirements
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Periscope Sextant
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Navigation by stars
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State the precautions for working with energized circuits
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disconnect electrical power before working on electrical or electronic equiptment, and before removing and installing units or components. voltages are dangerous to life.
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LPP-1
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single compartment, yoke type flotation assembly. contains a whistle, dye marker, steady burning water activated light
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SV-2
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survival best which contains 11 required survival items, worn by aircrew
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Life rafts
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a/c contains 2 12 man rafts, located by each overwing exit
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anti-exposure suits
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warn if water is below 50 degrees F, or air is below 32 degrees F.
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Parachutes
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backpack type, 28' Flat canopy, ripcord on left side of harness, 24 on A/C
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Cabin air compressor (EDC)
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mounted on generators of engine 2 and 3, single stage centrifugal type compressors coupled directly to the reduction gearbox accesory drivetrain
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cabin exhaust fan
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cabin air exhausted overboard through the outflow valve
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outflow valve
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four positions to control cabin pressure
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refrigeration turbine
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2-2 stage air cycle cooling units installed in the nose wheel
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heat exchanger
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ram air duct blow air across to cool for airconditioner
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APU air multiplier package
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takes in ambient air, compresses it, combines it with APU bleed air then routes it to teh air cycle cooling system
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Fire Extinguishing systems
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2 independent, electronically controlled high rate of discharge fire systems, onoe for both sides. when fired its discharged into all 3 zones of the engine selected. each system includes 2 containers located forward of teh fore wall in the inboard engine nacelles
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oxygen system
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supply 3 aircrew for 3.5 hours at 25000ft, 3 portable o2 bottles that will supply 100% O2 for 22 minutes, 18 solid state O2 packs, provide 20 minutes of O2
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What warning is associated with the use of a portable fire extinguisher
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extinguishment of fire by HALON 1301, may produce decomposition by products, characterized by sharp acrid odor that may be harmful
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State and explain your commands mission statement
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Vq-1
In defense of our great nation, we conduct critical peactime and combat reconnaissance for fleet and theater commanders to project power and protect strike forces |
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State the comands operational chain of command
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operational control of the squadron is accomplished by commander, patrol and reconnaissance force, 7th fleet and commander patrol and reconnaissance forch 5th fleet
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What are the EP-3e's primary warfare missions?
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AAW- anti air warfare
ASUW- anti surface warfare C3- Command control and communications EW- electronic warfare FSO- fleet support operations |
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AAW
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Anti air warfare- detection, tracking, distruction or neutralization of enemy air platforms and airborn weapons, weather launched from air, surface, sub-surface or land
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Discuss teh role of the EP-3e in AAW missions
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Detect, track and identify air targets using visual reconnaissance and esm that utilize radar and passive sensors
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Define the term ASU
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Detection, tracking, distruction or neutralization of surface combatants or merchant ships
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