P-3 Nfo Natops Open-Closed Exam Questions

Front 1

WARNING! Before opening the main cabin door (FOR BAILOUT), verify that the flight station overhead smoke removal door is closed. Stay clear of marked caution area when opening the door since it may open explosively when the air seal is broken.

Back 1

TRUE

Front 2

The minimum recommended altitude for an emergency bailout is _____________ft. Bailout should not be attempted below _____________ft.

Back 2

3000', 1000'

Front 3

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the use of the pencil-type projector personal Distress Signal Kit (MK-79 Mod 0 or MK-79 Mod 2)?

Back 3

Shall be stored, and loaded, in the cocked position. Consists of one pencil-type projector and seven projector flare cartridges.

Front 4

Upon hearing the APU fire horn located on the aft bulkhead of the Main Load Center, what action do you take?

Back 4

Immediately evacuate the aircraft.

Front 5

According to NATOPS, the ultimate responsibility for the execution of emergency procedures resides with which crewmember?

Back 5

Patrol Plane Commander-(Pilot)

Front 6

Which of the following is not inspected by Station 7 during a FOUO?

Back 6

Doppler well

Front 7

If the humidity-sensitive indicator is ____________, the EEBD is usable.

Back 7

Light blue

Front 8

Approximately how much oxygen is available to a person using a portable oxygen bottle performing moderate work?

Back 8

As little as 5 minutes.

Front 9

The EEBD is designed to withstand the heat you may encounter while fighting a fire, thus making it a supplemental oxygen supply to use while fighting a fire on board the aircraft.

Back 9

False

Front 10

NAV/COMM and SS-3 SHALL verify obstacle clearance and altimeter setting with the flight station during an emergency descent.

Back 10

True

Front 11

Which of these procedures do you perform first if you discover a crack in a cabin observer window?

Back 11

Immediately evacuate personnel from the area.

Front 12

An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury or death, if not carefully observed or followed is referred to as a ______________ in NATOPS.

Back 12

Warning

Front 13

An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment, if not carefully observed or followed is referred to as a ______________ in NATOPS.

Back 13

Caution

Front 14

What is the safety standoff for the APS-115 radar during fueling and HERO operations?

Back 14

140 ft

Front 15

When the local barometric pressure is set into the altimeter, it should agree within how many feet of field elevation?

Back 15

+/- 75 feet.

Front 16

Consideration should be given to wearing hearing protection while in-flight and off headset to prevent permanent hearing loss. Sound intensity levels of 85dB and higher have been recorded inside P-3 aircraft during flight.

Back 16

TRUE

Front 17

During emergencies, if the LPU is worn, crewmembers should turn on personal flashlights on their survival vests in preparation for possible power loss.

Back 17

True

Front 18

What is the most likely cause of a fire in the interior of the aircraft?

Back 18

A fault in the electric or electronic installations.

Front 19

The Electronic Rack Overheat System will provide what type of indication when activated on the ground?

Back 19

Warning indicators on the various rack doors and bays. RACK OVHT light on the pilot annunciator panel. Warning horns in the nose wheel well and on the bulkhead behind SS-3.

Front 20

What aural warning is heard when the rack overheat system is activated while flying?

Back 20

None.

Front 21

The ICS will become inoperative upon the securing of this BUS.

Back 21

Essential BUS

Front 22

When switching attitude/heading sources when in receipt of a SEL INS UNREL alert, it is necessary to switch both the ATTD SRC and HDG SRC switches on the Nav/comm EHSI Control Panel.

Back 22

False

Front 23

Life vests shall be worn (select all that apply):

Back 23

At all times when below 1,000' over water. When the PPC deems it necessary.

Front 24

List all five sources of light found in your airsave survival vest. Note: A mirror does not produce light.

Back 24

Pencil Flare Cartridges, Strobe Light, Day/Night Flare, Pen Light, Flashlight

Front 25

It is permissible to swap the survival item pockets between the left and right sides on the AIRSAVE survival vest.

Back 25

False

Front 26

The MK-124 MOD-0 Marine Smoke and Illumination Distress Signal Flare (Day/Night Flare) case has ________________________ on the night end of the flare to facilitate identification in darkness.

Back 26

two raised circles around the circumference

Front 27

If time permits, the LPU should be donned on the inside of the anti-exposure suit.

Back 27

False

Front 28

You and your liferaft should remain in the vicinity of the aircraft as long as the aircraft remains afloat.

Back 28

True

Front 29

Which crew station is responsible for obtaining the port water breaker in the event of a ditch?

Back 29

Station 4

Front 30

Which crew station is responsible for obtaining the starboard First-Aid Kit in the event of a ditch?

Back 30

Station 9

Front 31

Which crew station is responsible for launching life raft #1in the event of a ditch?

Back 31

Station 10

Front 32

Which crew station is responsible for launching life raft #2 in the event of a ditch?

Back 32

Station 7

Front 33

Which crew station is responsible for taking a parachute for life raft #2 in the event of a ditch?

Back 33

Station 11

Front 34

Which crew station is responsible for obtaining the starboard emergency water breaker in the event of a ditch?

Back 34

Station 09

Front 35

If during flap extension, the observer indicates a clearance danger exists, flap travel shall be stopped immediately by:

Back 35

securing hydraulic power.

Front 36

The Safety Diamond Area is defined by imaginary lines connecting the extremities of the nose, wing tips, and tail extending out how many feet from the aircraft?

Back 36

5

Front 37

What is the minimum number of personnel required to conduct an aircraft move in or around the flight line or hangar?

Back 37

6

Front 38

At which point on the air multiplier sight gauge indicates that it needs servicing?

Back 38

Anything less than or equal to 1/2.

Front 39

At which point on the APU oil tank sight gauge indicates that it needs servicing?

Back 39

At or below 1/2.

Front 40

It is during the dead of winter in Brunswick. The ambient air temperature is a chilly -23.3 degrees Celsius. What is the maximum pressure that you should see indicated on your oxygen bottle?

Back 40

1,428 psi

Front 41

You are conducting a preflight in Bahrain. Your ambient air temperature is a staggering 37.8 degrees Celsius. What is the minimum pressure that you should see indicated on your oxygen bottle?

Back 41

1,638 psi

Front 42

The RAWS is broken but the RADAR altimeter is working properly. What is the minimum altitude that you can descend to onstation if you have an updated Barometric Altimeter setting and it's night/IMC?

Back 42

500' AGL

Front 43

Which crewmember is responsible (assume a full tactical crew assembled) for ensuring that the crew is briefed and that each person is acquainted with the mission and understands their duties and responsibilities?

Back 43

MC

Front 44

All over water flights shall request a horizontal weather depiction in accordance with the OPNAVINST 3710.7T.

Back 44

True

Front 45

What is the minimum amount of fuel required in fuel tanks 2 and 3 to provide adequate hydraulic oil cooling for the APU?

Back 45

1000lbs in each tank (2,000lbs total)

Front 46

Responsibility for all transmissions rests with which aircrew position (assume a full tactical crew)?

Back 46

MC

Front 47

What may be helpful for you to do if the self-test fails on the HF Radio system?

Back 47

1. Change the frequency.

Front 48

In order to conduct Secure SATCOM on the ARC-187 UHF radio, you must set the ______ on UHF 1 .

Back 48

Downlink Frequency

Front 49

The NAV/COMM's HSI bearing pointer #2 is controlled by the:

Back 49

NAV/COMM

Front 50

The HSI mode lamps at the NAV/COMM station indicate what?

Back 50

Pilot HSI selections.

Front 51

The HDG/ATTD switch at the NAV/COMM HSI Control Panel selects:

Back 51

the DR source for the central computer. Selects INS-1 or INS-2 heading for display on the HSI compass card. the source for attitude signals for the central computer, RADAR, MAD, HACLCS, and SAD systems.

Front 52

On the NAV/COMM ICS Master Control Panel (UIII):

Back 52

Selection of CONF-1 does not inhibit ICS ALL reception.

Front 53

The amber CIPHER status light associated with the HF-2 MIC SEL Switch on the master ICS control panel indicates what?

Back 53

The HF-2 CIPHER VOICE is selected at the COMM SEL Panel, located at the NAV/COMM station.

Front 54

The loss of RADAR while in a MOSA environment:

Back 54

should not constitute navigation system failure if an external fixing source can provide an accurate aircraft position.

Front 55

Minimum Operational Safe Altitude (MOSA) is defined as?

Back 55

1000 feet above the highest obstacle within 30 nm of the aircraft.

Front 56

List all the information required in a MOSA ICS update.

Back 56

MOSA Altitude, Range and Bearing to Closest Point of Land or Closest obstruction, Opening or Closing, Safe Heading

Front 57

List all of the factors to be considered when determining a CPA range.

Back 57

A/C closure speed/Turn radius, Navigational error, Surrounding lower terrain

Front 58

When operating below MOSA what is the NAV/COMM required to do when the established CPA is reached?

Back 58

Announce safe heading and MOSA. Ensure the aircraft immediately turns to a safe heading and climbs above MOSA.

Front 59

When operating below MOSA at a constant offset between one of the outer 5nm regions, when is MOSA to be updated by the NAV/COMM?

Back 59

At every fix and DR interval.

Front 60

The alert "DETECTED CONNECTION FAILURE BETWEEN DEP AND MODEM" is displayed when the startup BIT fails, indicating that the Mini-Dama Install Checklist should be performed.

Back 60

False

Front 61

Which control port should be visible in "Radios-MiniDAMA-Status-Terminal", indicating that the ODS is controlling the Mini-DAMA.

Back 61

RTI1

Front 62

The Non-TDMA mode of the Mini-DAMA can perform which of the following modes? Select all that apply.

Back 62

ANDVT, Imagery, OTCIXS

Front 63

There are 8 separate KGV-11 TRANSEC card registers, all of which shall be loaded with crypto for proper operation.

Back 63

TRUE

Front 64

If yes, how are communications possible and which radios are available for communication?"

Back 64

Yes, Using the pilot and copilot bypass switches, UHF-1 and VHF.

Front 65

State the proper procedure for conducting a system test on the DCMS.

Back 65

Pull the SYST switch-knob.

Front 66

It is permissible to utilize a standard Navy headset for transmission while having a hand microphone plugged into the ICS Jack box on an aircraft with the Digital Communication Management System installed.

Back 66

False

Front 67

You are trying to configure the Mini-DAMA radio. You are unable to gain a slot connect. What action must you perform?

Back 67

Send Information Report.

Front 68

What will the DME readout indicate on the EHSI when a DME failure is detected or becomes unavailable?

Back 68

Red or white dashes respectively.

Front 69

When operating in the Air Data mode, which statement(s) indicate what the NAV/COMM must do in order to maintain the best geographical/tactical position possible?

Back 69

Check MAG VAR and update as required. Update the winds as required.

Front 70

You receive the, LAST APPLICATION NOT FINISHED PROCESSING in the Mini-DAMA alert window after sending a command. What course of action must you take before attempting to re-send the command?

Back 70

Halt current configuration sequence.

Front 71

You are sitting at the NAV/COMM station on an AIP aircraft. What indication of a VDC failure will you have at your station? Assume you are in the TACTICAL COMPUTER mode when the failure occurs.

Back 71

OASIS Displays on NAV/COMM CHRD

Front 72

If the operator is not receiving MATT tracks, the first step to any MATT troubleshooting should be to:

Back 72

repeat the checklist

Front 73

What indication would you have when approaching an aircraft that is radiating its radar on the ground?

Back 73

Taxi lights turned on. Upper and lower anti-collision lights turned on.

Front 74

What indicates a properly performed self-test on the ARC-161 HF Radio? If the first self-test did not correct the problem, when can you perform another one?

Back 74

Headset tone stops. After 20 seconds have elapsed.

Front 75

What is the minimum warmup time that must elapse before keying the transmitter on the HF Radio during normal weather conditions? What if it is extremely cold?

Back 75

3 minutes, 20 minutes

Front 76

What is the recommended action for the RINU if you receive an action code 8, malfunction code 01?

Back 76

Check DDU circuit breaker. Select alternate INS.

Front 77

Upon stowing the portable oxygen bottle, ensure that the supply valve is closed, the diluter is at 50%, and residual oxygen in the regulator remains present.

Back 77

False

Front 78

The ___________________ amplifies transmission signals developed by the MODEM R/T?

Back 78

power amplifier

Front 79

The _________________ allows individual user terminals to request this time slot to evaluate their satellite link performance.

Back 79

Link test

Front 80

Which timeslot is used by the Channel Controller to transmit system timing and cryptographic synchronization information?

Back 80

CCOW

Front 81

The _______________ is used to identify the MINI-DAMA radio to the channel controller for either 25K or 5K TDMA operations.

Back 81

Terminal Base Address

Front 82

A hard failure of the data link modem is indicated by:

Back 82

three successive tests call out the same numbers.

Front 83

Which radios on board the aircraft may be used to transmit and receive data link?

Back 83

UHF-2, HF-1, HF-2

Front 84

Poor positioning of the GPS antenna on the PRC-149 radio set results in wasted battery life.

Back 84

True

Front 85

Why should the operator first acquire the GPS satellites in GPS mode prior to transmitting on the triple frequency beacon mode or the 406 beacon mode?

Back 85

To ensure first 406.025 MHz signal will include position if radio is not turned off between GPS mode acquisition and beacon mode.

Front 86

From the following CDU markings, select the correct function that will display the difference between the aircraft's heading and its track.

Back 86

HDG DA

Front 87

From the following CDU markings, select the correct function/position that will display the TAS value from the TAS computer.

Back 87

WIND; RMT

Front 88

Which lights are STA-7 responsible for turning on during a FOUO?

Back 88

Station flood light and the port and starboard overwing exit lights.

Front 89

In the fail-safe mode, OASIS video is displayed at the NAV/COMM CHRD. In this mode, the NAV/COMM has the ability to continue drafting and transmitting OPNOTES via OASIS.

Back 89

True

Front 90

Once established on a published approach or on an ATC assigned radar vector, the NAV/COMM is no longer required to monitor the approach.

Back 90

False

Front 91

Which Mini-Dama SNR value will provide reliable Half Duplex Imagery transmission

Back 91

52dB

Front 92

What Mini-DAMA alert must you see prior to transmitting an image while using the TDMA mode?

Back 92

Slot Connect

Front 93

Which of the following is/are not a duty(s) of the NAV/COMM during FOUO.

Back 93

Inspect Electronic Racks C1, C2, and C3.

Front 94

When primary power is lost to the communication selector panel, the ARC-161 HF radio systems

Back 94

are switched into a plain voice mode and primary control remains through the ICS system, although no lighting indications will be received.

Front 95

Attitude reference is normally selected when navigation capability is lost. Once deselected, NAV mode

Back 95

can only be used by completing a new ground or in-flight alignment.

Front 96

A rapid alignment can be accomplished on the ground resulting in alignment completion in approximately 30 seconds. However, NATOPS states that the normal alignment is the recommended method for aligning the INS on the ground.

Back 96

True

Front 97

A Mini-DAMA link test allows the operator to request a link test from the channel controller. If the results of the link test indicate > 1,000 for bit errors, select the correct statement(s) that indicate the possible cause of the problem.

Back 97

The preamp/diplexer for the transmit antenna is malfunctioning. The aircraft could be transmitting in the SATCOM subsystem cone of silence. The antenna combiner is selecting the incorrect antenna for transmit.

Front 98

If a BIT fault occurs in the Mini-DAMA, the operator should attempt to clear the BIT fault and configure the radio. If the BIT fault re-appears, the operator should do what?

Back 98

Turn off power to the Mini-DAMA radio, wait one minute and power up again.

Front 99

How does a crewmember detect that the oxygen supply is depleted in the VRU?

Back 99

The VRU will collapse to the point it touches the wearer's face.

Front 100

The PRC-149 will give what indication that it has acquired GPS satellites?

Back 100

Once acquired, the GPS LED will light continuously.

Front 101

Which of the following is a possible cause of the SEL INS UNREL alert?

Back 101

selected INS true heading has failed computer reliablility test

Front 102

The ENTER MAG VAR illuminates. What is a possible cause?

Back 102

Neither INS is communicating with the computer

Front 103

Selecting SLAVED on the compass controller enables the compass coupler to stabilize signals supplied by the flux valve with the ______ heading output from the INU.

Back 103

Platform

Front 104

In order to display up to three GPS waypoints and other NAVAID symbology, the EHSI must be in the __________ mode.

Back 104

map

Front 105

Three white dashes in the DME window of the EHSI indicates ________________.

Back 105

data is unavailable

Front 106

When conducting a Print Swap, buoys greater than _____ nm from the Reference Point will not be printed.

Back 106

200

Front 107

If the DEP has control of the Mini-DAMA, the ODS will not be able to configure the Mini-DAMA online.

Back 107

True

Front 108

If the same guard address is set for ANDVT and imagery, Mini-DAMA will likely default to ________ when connected.

Back 108

Imagery (Port 1)

Front 109

Regardless of the EMCON, the mission commander shall ensure the RADAR is on when within 30 NM of land.

Back 109

False

Front 110

The primary aid for obstacle avoidance is _____________________.

Back 110

RADAR

Front 111

MOSA procedures may be modified in IMC conditions by the __________________.

Back 111

none

Front 112

In order for the computer to calculate a wind with a failed TAS computer, the NAV/COMM must manually input, or update as required, a TAS into the Navigation Parameters Tableau.

Back 112

True

Front 113

The function of the Central Repeater System is to ___________________.

Back 113

receive synchro information and amplify it to a sufficient power to be displayed

Front 114

What is the primary navigation source for oceanic en-route and due regard operations?

Back 114

INS

Front 115

With a GPS aided inertial, you can access the inertial unaided position by pressing hold and selecting _______________.

Back 115

WPT

Front 116

What will cause the APU to automatically shut down?

Back 116

RPM Over-speed, APU Fire, Loss of oil pressure

Front 117

The GPS is authorized for use as the primary, supplemental, or sole means of air navigation for instrument flight in controlled airspace.

Back 117

False

Front 118

Which mode enables the EHSI MFD to display a map oriented to north?

Back 118

North Up MAP Mode

Front 119

The AN/PRC-149 defaults to mute when switching between modes.

Back 119

True

Front 120

Personnel standoff from the AWW-13 (SLAM ER) pod is

Back 120

4 foot circular zone.

Front 121

When operating in a STANDOFF environment (above MOSA), ICS updates are required at

Back 121

10NM, 5NM, and every mile inside of 5NM

Front 122

When preparing for water entry, it is acceptable to grasp either side of the parachute shoulder harness, and with the opposite hand unfasten the parachute chest strap and the leg strap.

Back 122

True

Front 123

Features of the MPLR include (select all that apply):

Back 123

self-erecting canopy, rain collection systems, boarding ramps

Front 124

As oxygen fills the hood of the Victim Rescue Unit (VRU) some wearers may initially experience lightheadedness.

Back 124

True

Front 125

Due to start-up requirements the MROD should be operated each session for a minimum of:

Back 125

30 minutes

Front 126

The PRC-112B and 112B1 Survival Radios default to mute when switching between modes.

Back 126

True

Front 127

Only the ________ radio set control is capable of HAVEQUICK for AIP aircraft.

Back 127

UHF 1

Front 128

Acceptable AN/ASN-179 drift rate is _____ per hour.

Back 128

2 nautical miles

Front 129

The only time verbal ICS MOSA updates may be waived is at the discretion of the pilot in command when, in his judgment, the safety of the A/C can be maintained visually in VMC.

Back 129

True

Front 130

Which of the following is not a duty of the NAV/COMM during the EDP?

Back 130

Destroy and jettison the MO disk

Front 131

TMS will not initialize data link in radio silence.

Back 131

True

Front 132

During extended use, operate the MROD for at least _____ minutes each day to prevent stagnation of residual water in the unit

Back 132

10

Front 133

On the EHSI, a black 'DCP' over a solid red box is displayed when:

Back 133

the Display Control Panel or interface has failed.

Front 134

You are unable to initialize HF data link due to poor signal-to-noise ratio. What are the NATOPS recommended troubleshooting procedures? Mark all that apply.

Back 134

Change mode to USB. Check alternate frequency for satisfactory S/N ratio.

Front 135

After localizing an electrical fire causing a great deal of smoke in the tube, the crew activates Smoke and Fume Elimination procedures. The first external opening that should be opened after depressurizing is the:

Back 135

Free-fall Chute

Front 136

To initialize Data Link, which of the following computer entries must be made (select all that apply)?

Back 136

OWN TN, DLRP, TN POOL, AND AT LEAST ONE PU IN DATA LINK TABLEAU

Front 137

During the EDP, who sets up the shredder in the galley and destroys key tapes and crypto booklets.

Back 137

Acoustic operator (Station 7)

Front 138

Which of the following is not a feature of the AN/PRC-112B and 112B1 Survival Radios?

Back 138

Transmits a SARSAT beacon message on 406.025 MHz approximately every minute

Front 139

Which of the following is a purpose or result of the Crew Resource Management (CRM) program?

Back 139

Reduce mishaps resulting from poor crew coordination. Improve the mission effectiveness of all aviation communities. Enhancing crew coordination.

Front 140

Which Crew Resource Management (CRM) behavioral skill is defined as the "ability to make short/long-term contingency plans, to coordinate, allocate, and monitor crew and aircraft resources?"

Back 140

Mission analysis

Front 141

Which of the following shall be worn during Condition I: Battle (select all that apply)?

Back 141

Headsets

Front 142

_______________ is defined as 1000 feet above the highest obstacle within 30nm of the aircraft's flight planned route.

Back 142

MESA

Front 143

The NAV/COMM shall make MSA ICS updates on departure and approach. These updates may be waived if:

Back 143

Aircraft is established on a published departure or approach, The aircraft is on ATC Radar vectors, At the discretion of the pilot in command when the safety of the aircraft can be maintained visually in VMC.

Front 144

Prior to descending into MOSA, the NAV/COMM is required to (select all that apply):

Back 144

Announce established CPA range to crew, Obtain local altimeter setting, Ensure radar is ready to be used as primary tool for obstacle avoidance, Insert MOSA LAT/LONG as waypoint into GPS/INS1/INS2/Central Computer.

Front 145

While onstation you as NAV/COMM are communicating with TSC via Data Link. Upon receipt of a Plain Text message which of the following procedures should you perform in order to avoid missing future messages?

Back 145

Print the message; inform the TACCO / MC; perform the CLEAR COMM MSG function.

Front 146

Which Crew Resource Management (CRM) behavioral skill is defined as the "ability to alter a course of action to meet situational demands, to maintain constructive behavior under pressure, and to interact constructively with other crewmembers?"

Back 146

Adaptability/Flexibility

Front 147

While operating on-station in Havequick mode with your ARC-187, your unit drops sync and the TACCO tells you to initiate the "Receiving the TOD from another unit" checklist. What page in NATOPS does the procedure start on? How will the radio let you kno

Back 147

9-106; A two-pitched tone will be heard in the headset.

Front 148

During the execution of FOUO procedures, you see smoke coming from the HSC. List 2 of the 3 components of the WARNING concerning this situation.

Back 148

Don oxygen mask prior to inspecting the HSC. Open the HSC door to shield your body. Atomized hydraulic fluid may exhibit visual characteristics of smoke.

Front 149

During FOUO, what is the NAV/COMM required to verify with the Copilot and SS-3?

Back 149

Copilot shall verify obstacle clearance with NAV/COMM and SS-3.

Front 150

When launching the MPLR, the person launching the raft should attach the nylon launching strap to their life vest prior to pushing or lifting the liferaft through an aircraft exit.

Back 150

False

Front 151

During FOUO, the PPC determines the source of a fire to be PMG control power to one of the generator supervisory panels in the MLC. Which crewmember would most likely discover a fire in the MLC and what must be done?

Back 151

SS-1. Generator rotation must be stopped (by securing the engine and feathering the propeller).

Front 152

What will happen if you use an offset of zero MHz while performing Narrowband Dedicated SATCOMM with UHF-1?

Back 152

Possible damage to the Diplexer/Preamp may occur. (A NATOPS Caution)

Front 153

While performing off-line HAVE QUICK procedures using an ARC-187, you enter an incorrect frequency. Which of the following is true?

Back 153

If a mistake is made during setup, the entire procedure must be redone.

Front 154

Select all of the following actions that are REQUIRED to be complete before entering a MOSA environment.

Back 154

Clear aircraft heading and altitude for obstacles. Announce established CPA range to crew. Ensure NAV altimeter matches radar altimeter.

Front 155

Spin a TAS using the following conditions: pressure altitude = 15000 IAS = 250 OAT = -10 C

Back 155

306

Front 156

Spin a TAS using the following conditions: pressure altitude = 25000, IAS = 275, OAT = -30c. Choose the correct answer.

Back 156

386

Front 157

You are flying from NAS Whidbey to Misawa AB, Japan. Calculate the ETP based on a total distance of 2730 nm, outbound GS of 270, and an outbound 60 knot headwind. If you utilize a wind factor (WF), obtain it from the WF table. The ETP distance is:

Back 157

Primary method (ETP = 0.5*total dist*WF = 0.5*2730*1.22) answer: 1665.3 nm from NAS Whidbey Island. Secondary method (ETP = (TD*R-GS)/(R-GS + O-GS) = (2730*390) / (390+270)) answer: 1613.2 nm from NAS Whidbey Island. (Erik's method: 1365.0 nm from NAS Whidbey Island.)

Front 158

You are flying from NAS Brunswick to Navy Sigonella. Calculate the ETP based on a total distance of 3720 nm, outbound GS of 370, and an outbound 50 knot tailwind. If you utilize a wind factor (WF), obtain it from the WF table. The ETP distance is:

Back 158

Primary method (ETP = 0.5*TD*WF = 0.5*3720*0.87) answer: 1618.2 nm from NAS Brunswick. Secondary method (ETP = (TD*R-GS)/(R-GS + O-GS = (3720*270) / (270+370)) answer: 1569.4 nm from NAS Brunswick. Erik's method: 1860 nm from NAS Brunswick

Front 159

While operating on-station in close proximity to a CSG, your crew discovers an unlocated enemy submarine. The TACCO tells you to quickly transmit a Plain Text to PU (TN) 177. What will this achieve?

Back 159

Plain Text messages addressed to TN 177 are delivered to all plain text capable units in the Link.

Front 160

"

Back 160

When should the probe heater switch for the TAS system be turned on?"

Front 161

"The operational area you are working in encompasses an island with an 1147’

Back 161

obstruction. The pilot desires to descend to 2500’ for the search. Operating between 25 – 29 NM from the obstruction, it is recommended that the NAV/COMM:"

Front 162

What is the first step that you as the Nav/Comm will perform during the smoke or fume elimination checklist?

Back 162

O2 don as req'd

Front 163

Which of the following is/are not required for the Airsave Survival vest?

Back 163

FA-4B First Aid Kit

Front 164

The PRT-5 emergency radio:

Back 164

"Is

Front 165

With the compass controllers selected to SLAVED, what inputs do the MHRS need to supply a stabilized magnetic heading of the aircraft?

Back 165

Unstabilized signals from the flux valve. Platform heading output from the INUs

Front 166

While sitting at the NAV/COMM station during a transit, the TAS computer fails. What are TWO indications of this failure visible at the NAV/COMM station?

Back 166

1. RINUS: MAG VAR cycles, winds and TAS readouts will go blank. 2. Computer: MAG VAR cycles, wind and TAS will be frozen, sonobuoy bearings and on-line ballistics will be inaccurate

Front 167

The MINI-DAMA shall not be tuned to a transmit frequency outside of 292--318 MHz.

Back 167

True

Front 168

(True/False) The NAV/COMM must always verify system position and time after a TMS recovery or VDC reset.

Back 168

True

Front 169

(True/False) After the Initial On Top is performed and the system (TMS 4.1…4.3) is running with a load, any drastic changes in date (>29 days) will cause the system to freeze.

Back 169

True

Front 170

When landing without all gear extended or landing on soft ground or unprepared surface crewmembers SHOULD evacuate stations nearest to propeller plane.

Back 170

False

Front 171

A loss of the TAS computer will cause the INS position to become unreliable.

Back 171

False

Front 172

MESA is defined as 1000 feet above the highest obstacle within 30 nm of the aircraft's flight planned route, and 2000 feet above the highest obstacle within 30 nm of the aircraft's flight planned route in mountainous terrain.

Back 172

False

Front 173

For a definition of MSA, NATOPS directs you to refer to the General Planning (GP) Flight Information Publication.

Back 173

True

Front 174

When the ASN-179 INU's are not in use, besides turning them off, what must also be done?

Back 174

The INS NO.1 and INS NO.2 RUN circuit breakers on the AECB panel shall be pulled

Front 175

Which crew station is responsible for jettisoning the port overwing hatch in the event of a ditch?

Back 175

Station 10

Front 176

Which crew station is responsible for jettisoning the starboard overwing hatch in the event of a ditch?

Back 176

Station 7

Front 177

While conducting preflight, you discover that the INS#2 CDU needs to be replaced. To save time, the IFT recommends using the tools in the EDDK to help remove the bad box, as opposed to waiting for maintenance to bring their tool box. NATOPS allows this?

Back 177

False

Front 178

The GPS uses INS position, velocity, heading, and altitude to speed initialization, reduce satellite loss of lock time after turns, and improve jamming resistance.

Back 178

True

Front 179

The first flight station CDU-7000 to be powered on is designated as the ______________; however, all functions and orders may be performed on any of the CDUs.

Back 179

"Bus Controler"

Front 180

With respect to the CNS/ATM system, FMS-generated information shall not be used as the sole source of navigation until aircrew have received required training and designation in accordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7 series.

Back 180

True

Front 181

On the CNS/ATM CDU, text in amber font indicates _______________.

Back 181

an advisory condition

Front 182

If a navigation caution or warning condition occurs on the CNS/ATM CDU, you must notify ____________ and discontinue use of FMS as a source of navigation.

Back 182

Air Trafic Control (ATC)

Front 183

RAIM is the ability of the receiver to determine if the integrity of the navigation solution meets the integrity requirements of the phase of flight and requires the receiver to be tracking a minimum of _______ satellites.

Back 183

5

Front 184

A RINU-G status of "RPU" indicates _______________.

Back 184

Failure of the GPS receiver processor unit bit test.

Front 185

A RINU-G Action Malfunction Code of "8,1" indicates ______________ and will __________ overall RINU status.

Back 185

the DDU is invalid, degrade

Front 186

Though RINU-G1 and RINU-G2 have two separate KYK-13 fill panels, they share the same antenna.

Back 186

True

Front 187

ASQ-222 and later model mission computers receive positional data from the RINU-Gs via their respective DDUs.

Back 187

Flase

Front 188

What how many and what type of batteries does the CNS/ATM GPS receivers use for cold load requirement and nonvolatile data storage support?

Back 188

2 C-sized batteries