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17 Cards in this Set
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What is the F/A-18 structur and surfaces contain?
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It contains graphite and carbon/epoxy composite materials.
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When does composite material becomes a hazard?
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When it is broken and fiber has been exposed.
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Why is the hazardous about exposed fiber?
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Because fiber will embed into esposed skin and become difficult to remove.
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Inhalation of _______ _______ _______ resulting from aircraft fires and/or aircraft material damage may be harmful to personnel.
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Graphite Composite Fibers
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What precautions must be observed when handling exposed or damaged graphite and carbon/epoxy composite materials?
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- Wear respirator
- goggles - close weave cotton gloves |
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How can damage to composite material through-out the aircraft structure be avoided?
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Using extreme caution when using toolboxes and heavy parts with sharp edges.
When practical, protective shoe covering should be worn when walking on top of the aircraft. |
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What should be worn when walking on top of the aircraft?
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When practical, protective shoe covering.
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What areas should be avoided stepping on?
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LEF, TEF, HSTAB, Ailerons, and Radome surface.
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What are the designated step areas?
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Non-skid on the surface and wings are considered walkways
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What is used on the Nose and Main Landing Gear as a safety, to prevent gear retraction while on deck?
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Ground safety pins
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What precautions must be observed to prevent damage to aircraft when towing?
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- Minimum structural access door must be installed.
- Radome must be closed and secured - Hydraulic pressure is 2900 psi minimum - Doors 68L/R are closed or removed. - All support equipment is removed from aircraft - All obstacles are clear from towing area. |
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What hazard can be stored in the windshield and canopy during flight or when aircraft is on deck and exposed to prolonged high winds?
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High voltage (100,000 volts) static electric charge.
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What is used on the canopy and windshield to remove the static build up?
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Discharge using a static charge removal kit.
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What are used to protect aircraft openings and protruding surfaces from physical and environmental damage and foregin object intrusion?
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Various aircraft plugs and covers.
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What is used to secured aircraft?
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A number of tie-down points
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How many tie-down rings are on the aircraft?
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- 12 on aircraft
- additional 2 with jacking beam |
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Where are the 14 tie-down rings located?
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- 1 in Door 16 (FWD Fuselage)
- 1 in Door 164 (AFT Fuselage, tailhook fairing) - 1 in 107 L (Under the Wing) - 1 in 107 R (Under the Wing) - 2 on the NLG - 3 on the L MLG - 3 on the R MLG - 2 on the jacking beam |
