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Forcible entry of canopy: |
Use fire axe, aim below parallel and as near as possible to canopy frame. CO2 will remove resiliency from transparency. |
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Overheated + blow wheels/tires: |
Approach only from front/rear Don't apply any coolant to wheel Use portable fans (fire dept.) |
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Brake/wheel/tire fires |
Clear 300 ft |
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Internal engine fire |
Flames from tailpipe Signal and go to windmill (5min) If failed, spray into intake (bounce off walls) |
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External engine fire |
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 |
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APU Fire |
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 |
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AMAD fire |
Signal Open door 54L or R Extinguish into AMAD bay |
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Fuel Skid fire |
All other A/C taxied out of fuel pits Secure fuel by pressing emergency stop Remove hose and fight fire |
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What is the pub for aircraft danger areas? |
A1-F18AC-GAI-000 |
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What pub are leak limits found in? |
A1-F18AC-LMM-000 |
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What pub is the instruction for plane captain? |
4790.2H Vol.5 Chp.15 |
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Plane captain publications |
Back (Definition) |
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903 |
Hard Landing |
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904 |
Hard Landing Inspection |
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980 |
Port Engine Oil Low |
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981 |
Stbd engine oil low |
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982 |
Port AMAD oil low |
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983 |
Stbd AMAD oil low |
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984 |
APU oil low |
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988 |
Fire extinguisher low |
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Aircraft should be cleaned every 14 days IAW what NAVAIR manual? |
NA 01-1A-509 |
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What causes an engine to have a wet start? |
The engine is flooded with fuel |
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What causes a hung start? |
When engine can't come fully online and shuts down after cranking stops |
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What causes a hot start? |
When there isn't enough fuel in the engine during start |
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Where is the Inlet ice detector located? |
Inside port intake |
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What's the min pressure for APU prior to launch? |
2500+ 2900 or 3000 preferred |
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How many ounces of oil does AMAD hold? What's the MIL SPEC? |
114 oz MIL-PRF-23699 |
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What do you check for in the AB/exhaust? |
Cracks, fractures, dents, and distortion Integrity Flame holder intact |
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How many fasteners can be missing forward of the intake? |
0 |
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Canopy can't be operated and should remain closed in winds of more than? |
60 knots |
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Why is it important to precheck before fueling? |
To ensure tank will shutoff when full and not overpressurize |
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What color is the fuel shutoff valve and where is it located? |
Red & MLG |
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How many fuel sample pts on FA-18 AD? |
7 Every 330 gal = one pt Every 480 gal = two pt |
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How long after shutdown is suggested to take a sample and how do you detect contamination? |
2 hrs after shutdown Fuel and water will separate and foreign matter will settle to bottom |
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What do you do if fuel samples are contaminated? |
Drain a gallon, wait 30 min, take another sample. If still contaminated inform supervisor, maintenance, QA. |
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When is fuel sample required? |
DTA and before first flight |
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How long is a fuel sample good? |
24 hours no flight |
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When fueling what is max & min fuel flow pressure? |
Max 55 psi Min 20 psi New foam 25 psi |
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What PPE is required for fueling and de-fueling? |
Long sleeves, chem resistant gloves, goggles |
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What's used to clean fuel sample bottles? |
Alkonox |
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What are the NATO codes and mil spec for JP-8, JP-5, and JP-4? |
Back (Definition) |
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What are the four types of Delta Ps? |
Oil Water Fuel Hyd |
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How many tiedown pts are on an aircraft and where? |
12 total 2 each NLG 3 each MLG 1 each wing 1 fuselage 1 tail hook |
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How many grounding pts are there on A/C? |
7 and one of each pylon |
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What is one equipment URS requires to have on wash job? |
B1 stand |
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How do you identify A/C with no brakes? |
Tail hook will be down All lights illuminated on ship |
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How can A/C without nose wheel steering be identified? |
Launch bar down Taxi light on |
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When does support equipment need pre-op? |
Every use |
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What is purpose of DTA and TA? |
To ensure aircraft is safe for flight |
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Where are the F18 launch procedures found? |
NAMSOP (local command procedures) |
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What fluids does NWW DDI monitor test? |
AMAD oil APU oil RLCS Fire extinguisher |
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When spreading wings during normal operation, how much time is required for cooling off the wing fold electrical drive units after two cycles? |
12 minutes |
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What is the first step in the process of aircraft corrosion prevention? |
Cleaning (detection) |
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When towing aircraft with landing gear X dimension between ________ start forward slowly and stop gently when backing to prevent rocking of nose wheels |
8-11 in |
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What is min time to do DTA or TA? |
Daily = 1 hr or as long as it takes TA = 30 min or as long as it takes |
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How long is DTA or TA good for? |
Daily = 72 hrs unless major maintenance has been done TA = 24 hrs unless flight or major maintenance |
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How can you tell if A/C is armed/de-armed? |
Armed = breeches are in, centers are popped out De-armed = breeches are backwards and gun electrical switch is out |
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How many Delta-P's are there and where? |
Back (Definition) |
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What pub can you find the min access panels in? |
LMM-000 and LMM-010 |
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What pub can you find leak limits? |
LMM-000 |
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What pub do you find min safe distance from exhaust? |
GAI |
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What extends when you do 3 down during launch? |
Tail hook, speed brake, IFR probe |
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Purpose of hot seat? |
Save on turnaround time |
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What are the items required for daily? |
Tool pouch, MRC-200, fuel sample kit, tire pres gage, lint free, hyd fluid |
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Canopy discharge is required for what A/C? |
Buno 163985 and up |
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What is number one priority of plane captain? |
Safety |
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What color should the waveguide dessicator be? |
Blue |
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What do you check the launch bar for? |
Nicks, scratches, cracks, chips, corrosion |
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What are you looking for at the end of drag brace? |
2 springs, downlock switch, switch arms, attaching hardware |
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What do you check the radome for? |
Cuts, scratches, blisters, erosion, corrosion |
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What do you check the rain boot for? |
Cuts, scratches, corrosion |
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What are you looking for when inspecting flame holder? |
Cracks, fractures, distortion, burning |
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When do you not rotate fan blades in the intake? |
When wind is rotating the blades |
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What color should the horizontal indicator dessicant be? |
Blue |
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What are the pre-launch procedures? |
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 |
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What are the tire pressures? |
Ashore: NLG 150 MLG 250 Afloat: NLG 375 MLG 350 +/- 5 |
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What should you always check before writing gripe on A/C? |
ADB |
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When performing inspection and you don't know what to do who should you call? |
Troubleshooter |
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Who is always in charge of a move? |
Move director |
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What difference is there when moving aircraft in/out the hangar? |
Lox bottle removed De-arm E-7 or above |
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What is the max towing speed? |
5 mph or slowest walker |
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What can you carry on a tow tractor? |
Nothing |
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Who's responsibility is it to make sure jet is fueled and oiled? |
PC |
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What color is the safe arm handle? |
White and black when safe Yellow and black when armed |
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What positions should the switches in the cockpit be? |
Normal, Off, Auto, Safe, Standby (NOASS) |
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What may be used to clean a canopy? |
Soap and water Plastic polish Alphatic naptha (Ref: PCM-000) |
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What is first step in a daily inspection? |
Area FOD free, chocks in place, grounding wire connected, safety pins installed, all red gear installed, parking brake set |
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What is the time limit for servicing an engine after shutdown? |
1 hr |
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What is the total number of cards in the AC MRC-200? |
94 |
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Who designates a PC? |
OIC/CO |
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What happens when you service a cold engine? |
Cause over servicing |
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How many positions does the park brake have? |
3- normal, emergency, park |
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What is the correct way to approach A/C with hot brakes? |
Forward or aft with palms facing away |
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What can be used to put out a brake fire? |
Portable fan or CO2 as last resort |
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What built in safety feature prevents tire from exploding due to excessive heat? |
Thermal fuse plug |
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Can different types of hyd oils and fluids be mixed? |
Yes as long as they are converted to only one type ASAP |
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What is the hand signal for "suspend launch"? |
Day = cross arms over head Night = wave arms back and forth at thigh level |
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What must be done to ordnance prior to starting launch? |
Must be safe and secure with pins |
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What are the cut limits on MLG and MLG tires? |
6/32 in and 7/32 in |
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How do we pre-op equipment? |
According to specified pre-op card |
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Who is in charge of the FOD program? |
Line DIV CPO |
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Five differences between a DTA and TA? |
Lights check, fuel samples, LOX, struts, tire pressures |
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How many flags are on a MUR? |
6 - one per station |
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In the MRC-200 what does "c" stand for? |
Corrosion inspection required |
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What is the safe area to cross under air craft? |
Attach pt of tail hook |
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Why do we shutdown one engine during recoveries? |
To ensure flight control work properly with one engine online. (Switching valve check) |
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When inspecting intakes what position should the guide vanes be in? |
Closed |
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Where is the engine fuel delta p's located? |
Door 69 L/R |
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Do you look in door 9 while doing a DTA or TA? |
Yes |
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What color should the HUD dessicant be? |
Blue |
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How much does JP-5 weigh? |
6.7 lbs per gallon |
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How much does JP-4 weigh? |
6.5 lbs per gallon |
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What are the JP-5 and JP-4 flash PT? |
JP-4 = 0• F JP-5 = 145• F |
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Can we taxi A/C with just one engine online? |
Yes as long as right engine is running. Right runs non essential flight controls I.E.: brakes, NWS, IFR, etc |
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What is the specs of engine oil and hyd fluid? |
Engine = 23699 Hyd = 83282 (PCM-000) |