F/a-18 Plane Captain

Front 1

Forcible entry of canopy:

Back 1

Use fire axe, aim below parallel and as near as possible to canopy frame. CO2 will remove resiliency from transparency.

Front 2

Overheated + blow wheels/tires:

Back 2

Approach only from front/rear

Don't apply any coolant to wheel

Use portable fans (fire dept.)

Front 3

Brake/wheel/tire fires

Back 3

Clear 300 ft

Front 4

Internal engine fire

Back 4

Flames from tailpipe

Signal and go to windmill (5min)

If failed, spray into intake (bounce off walls)

Front 5

External engine fire

Back 5

Flame or smoke coming from engine bay doors

Signal pilot (a/c shutdown)

Grab extinguisher and fight fire

Open engine service doors 65L/R, 69 L/R, and vent opening in door 68/74 L/R

Enter MLG wheelwell disconnect connector from shutoff valve or cut electrical cable

Turn MOR arm clockwise to closed

Front 6

APU Fire

Back 6

Signal (APU spool down)

If fails, enter nose and set APU emergency shutdown 9-11 sec

If no APU shutdown open 10L and pull no.8 circuit/relay panel assem APU PRIME circuit

If fails inject extinguish agent into APU

**extinguishing into operating APU may cause severe damage & shrapnel

Front 7

AMAD fire

Back 7

Signal

Open door 54L or R

Extinguish into AMAD bay

Front 8

Fuel Skid fire

Back 8

All other A/C taxied out of fuel pits

Secure fuel by pressing emergency stop

Remove hose and fight fire

Front 9

What is the pub for aircraft danger areas?

Back 9

A1-F18AC-GAI-000

Front 10

What pub are leak limits found in?

Back 10

A1-F18AC-LMM-000

Front 11

What pub is the instruction for plane captain?

Back 11

4790.2H Vol.5 Chp.15

Front 12

Plane captain publications

Back 12

Back (Definition)

Front 13

903

Back 13

Hard Landing

Front 14

904

Back 14

Hard Landing Inspection

Front 15

980

Back 15

Port Engine Oil Low

Front 16

981

Back 16

Stbd engine oil low

Front 17

982

Back 17

Port AMAD oil low

Front 18

983

Back 18

Stbd AMAD oil low

Front 19

984

Back 19

APU oil low

Front 20

988

Back 20

Fire extinguisher low

Front 21

Aircraft should be cleaned every 14 days IAW what NAVAIR manual?

Back 21

NA 01-1A-509

Front 22

What causes an engine to have a wet start?

Back 22

The engine is flooded with fuel

Front 23

What causes a hung start?

Back 23

When engine can't come fully online and shuts down after cranking stops

Front 24

What causes a hot start?

Back 24

When there isn't enough fuel in the engine during start

Front 25

Where is the Inlet ice detector located?

Back 25

Inside port intake

Front 26

What's the min pressure for APU prior to launch?

Back 26

2500+

2900 or 3000 preferred

Front 27

How many ounces of oil does AMAD hold? What's the MIL SPEC?

Back 27

114 oz

MIL-PRF-23699

Front 28

What do you check for in the AB/exhaust?

Back 28

Cracks, fractures, dents, and distortion

Integrity

Flame holder intact

Front 29

How many fasteners can be missing forward of the intake?

Back 29

0

Front 30

Canopy can't be operated and should remain closed in winds of more than?

Back 30

60 knots

Front 31

Why is it important to precheck before fueling?

Back 31

To ensure tank will shutoff when full and not overpressurize

Front 32

What color is the fuel shutoff valve and where is it located?

Back 32

Red & MLG

Front 33

How many fuel sample pts on FA-18 AD?

Back 33

7

Every 330 gal = one pt

Every 480 gal = two pt

Front 34

How long after shutdown is suggested to take a sample and how do you detect contamination?

Back 34

2 hrs after shutdown

Fuel and water will separate and foreign matter will settle to bottom

Front 35

What do you do if fuel samples are contaminated?

Back 35

Drain a gallon, wait 30 min, take another sample. If still contaminated inform supervisor, maintenance, QA.

Front 36

When is fuel sample required?

Back 36

DTA and before first flight

Front 37

How long is a fuel sample good?

Back 37

24 hours no flight

Front 38

When fueling what is max & min fuel flow pressure?

Back 38

Max 55 psi

Min 20 psi

New foam 25 psi

Front 39

What PPE is required for fueling and de-fueling?

Back 39

Long sleeves, chem resistant gloves, goggles

Front 40

What's used to clean fuel sample bottles?

Back 40

Alkonox

Front 41

What are the NATO codes and mil spec for JP-8, JP-5, and JP-4?

Back 41

Back (Definition)

Front 42

What are the four types of Delta Ps?

Back 42

Oil

Water

Fuel

Hyd

Front 43

How many tiedown pts are on an aircraft and where?

Back 43

12 total

2 each NLG

3 each MLG

1 each wing

1 fuselage

1 tail hook

Front 44

How many grounding pts are there on A/C?

Back 44

7 and one of each pylon

Front 45

What is one equipment URS requires to have on wash job?

Back 45

B1 stand

Front 46

How do you identify A/C with no brakes?

Back 46

Tail hook will be down

All lights illuminated on ship

Front 47

How can A/C without nose wheel steering be identified?

Back 47

Launch bar down

Taxi light on

Front 48

When does support equipment need pre-op?

Back 48

Every use

Front 49

What is purpose of DTA and TA?

Back 49

To ensure aircraft is safe for flight

Front 50

Where are the F18 launch procedures found?

Back 50

NAMSOP (local command procedures)

Front 51

What fluids does NWW DDI monitor test?

Back 51

AMAD oil

APU oil

RLCS

Fire extinguisher

Front 52

When spreading wings during normal operation, how much time is required for cooling off the wing fold electrical drive units after two cycles?

Back 52

12 minutes

Front 53

What is the first step in the process of aircraft corrosion prevention?

Back 53

Cleaning (detection)

Front 54

When towing aircraft with landing gear X dimension between ________ start forward slowly and stop gently when backing to prevent rocking of nose wheels

Back 54

8-11 in

Front 55

What is min time to do DTA or TA?

Back 55

Daily = 1 hr or as long as it takes

TA = 30 min or as long as it takes

Front 56

How long is DTA or TA good for?

Back 56

Daily = 72 hrs unless major maintenance has been done

TA = 24 hrs unless flight or major maintenance

Front 57

How can you tell if A/C is armed/de-armed?

Back 57

Armed = breeches are in, centers are popped out

De-armed = breeches are backwards and gun electrical switch is out

Front 58

How many Delta-P's are there and where?

Back 58

Back (Definition)

Front 59

What pub can you find the min access panels in?

Back 59

LMM-000 and LMM-010

Front 60

What pub can you find leak limits?

Back 60

LMM-000

Front 61

What pub do you find min safe distance from exhaust?

Back 61

GAI

Front 62

What extends when you do 3 down during launch?

Back 62

Tail hook, speed brake, IFR probe

Front 63

Purpose of hot seat?

Back 63

Save on turnaround time

Front 64

What are the items required for daily?

Back 64

Tool pouch, MRC-200, fuel sample kit, tire pres gage, lint free, hyd fluid

Front 65

Canopy discharge is required for what A/C?

Back 65

Buno 163985 and up

Front 66

What is number one priority of plane captain?

Back 66

Safety

Front 67

What color should the waveguide dessicator be?

Back 67

Blue

Front 68

What do you check the launch bar for?

Back 68

Nicks, scratches, cracks, chips, corrosion

Front 69

What are you looking for at the end of drag brace?

Back 69

2 springs, downlock switch, switch arms, attaching hardware

Front 70

What do you check the radome for?

Back 70

Cuts, scratches, blisters, erosion, corrosion

Front 71

What do you check the rain boot for?

Back 71

Cuts, scratches, corrosion

Front 72

What are you looking for when inspecting flame holder?

Back 72

Cracks, fractures, distortion, burning

Front 73

When do you not rotate fan blades in the intake?

Back 73

When wind is rotating the blades

Front 74

What color should the horizontal indicator dessicant be?

Back 74

Blue

Front 75

What are the pre-launch procedures?

Back 75

FOD inspect around jet

Double check delta-p's

Inspect for abnormal conditions

Pull pins

Breakers 10 L/R

Open door 6 for pin bag

Front 76

What are the tire pressures?

Back 76

Ashore: NLG 150 MLG 250

Afloat: NLG 375 MLG 350

+/- 5

Front 77

What should you always check before writing gripe on A/C?

Back 77

ADB

Front 78

When performing inspection and you don't know what to do who should you call?

Back 78

Troubleshooter

Front 79

Who is always in charge of a move?

Back 79

Move director

Front 80

What difference is there when moving aircraft in/out the hangar?

Back 80

Lox bottle removed

De-arm

E-7 or above

Front 81

What is the max towing speed?

Back 81

5 mph or slowest walker

Front 82

What can you carry on a tow tractor?

Back 82

Nothing

Front 83

Who's responsibility is it to make sure jet is fueled and oiled?

Back 83

PC

Front 84

What color is the safe arm handle?

Back 84

White and black when safe

Yellow and black when armed

Front 85

What positions should the switches in the cockpit be?

Back 85

Normal, Off, Auto, Safe, Standby

(NOASS)

Front 86

What may be used to clean a canopy?

Back 86

Soap and water

Plastic polish

Alphatic naptha

(Ref: PCM-000)

Front 87

What is first step in a daily inspection?

Back 87

Area FOD free, chocks in place, grounding wire connected, safety pins installed, all red gear installed, parking brake set

Front 88

What is the time limit for servicing an engine after shutdown?

Back 88

1 hr

Front 89

What is the total number of cards in the AC MRC-200?

Back 89

94

Front 90

Who designates a PC?

Back 90

OIC/CO

Front 91

What happens when you service a cold engine?

Back 91

Cause over servicing

Front 92

How many positions does the park brake have?

Back 92

3- normal, emergency, park

Front 93

What is the correct way to approach A/C with hot brakes?

Back 93

Forward or aft with palms facing away

Front 94

What can be used to put out a brake fire?

Back 94

Portable fan or CO2 as last resort

Front 95

What built in safety feature prevents tire from exploding due to excessive heat?

Back 95

Thermal fuse plug

Front 96

Can different types of hyd oils and fluids be mixed?

Back 96

Yes as long as they are converted to only one type ASAP

Front 97

What is the hand signal for "suspend launch"?

Back 97

Day = cross arms over head

Night = wave arms back and forth at thigh level

Front 98

What must be done to ordnance prior to starting launch?

Back 98

Must be safe and secure with pins

Front 99

What are the cut limits on MLG and MLG tires?

Back 99

6/32 in and 7/32 in

Front 100

How do we pre-op equipment?

Back 100

According to specified pre-op card

Front 101

Who is in charge of the FOD program?

Back 101

Line DIV CPO

Front 102

Five differences between a DTA and TA?

Back 102

Lights check, fuel samples, LOX, struts, tire pressures

Front 103

How many flags are on a MUR?

Back 103

6 - one per station

Front 104

In the MRC-200 what does "c" stand for?

Back 104

Corrosion inspection required

Front 105

What is the safe area to cross under air craft?

Back 105

Attach pt of tail hook

Front 106

Why do we shutdown one engine during recoveries?

Back 106

To ensure flight control work properly with one engine online. (Switching valve check)

Front 107

When inspecting intakes what position should the guide vanes be in?

Back 107

Closed

Front 108

Where is the engine fuel delta p's located?

Back 108

Door 69 L/R

Front 109

Do you look in door 9 while doing a DTA or TA?

Back 109

Yes

Front 110

What color should the HUD dessicant be?

Back 110

Blue

Front 111

How much does JP-5 weigh?

Back 111

6.7 lbs per gallon

Front 112

How much does JP-4 weigh?

Back 112

6.5 lbs per gallon

Front 113

What are the JP-5 and JP-4 flash PT?

Back 113

JP-4 = 0• F

JP-5 = 145• F

Front 114

Can we taxi A/C with just one engine online?

Back 114

Yes as long as right engine is running. Right runs non essential flight controls I.E.: brakes, NWS, IFR, etc

Front 115

What is the specs of engine oil and hyd fluid?

Back 115

Engine = 23699

Hyd = 83282

(PCM-000)