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Prior to UNREP, aircraft that are parked from the “high point” (aft of Navigation Pole) to aft of aircraft elevator no. 3 shall be spotted how?
a minimum of tail over deck plus 10 feet (TOD plus 10 feet)
In preparing to move an aircraft, the Director shall ensure that he has the proper number of personnel to make the move, to include who?
Director Tractor Driver Plane Captain Two Plane Handlers (Chock Walkers) Two Wing Safeties (when required) Tail Safety (when required)
How many feet from an obstruction are tail and wing safeties required?
5 feet
Who is jointly responsible for removing tie downs upon signal from the director?
Plane captains and plane handlers
Movement of no‐brake aircraft shall be approved by who?
ACHO
What needs to be installed prior to disconnecting or repositioning the towbar?
Chocks and initial tiedowns
Standard taxi signals are delineated in what manual?
NATOPS NAVAIR 00‐80T‐113
Before ordering removal of chocks and tiedowns,the director shall signal for the pilot to hold brakes,and the pilot shall acknowledge this signal by doing what day/night
Nodding his head during the day and flashing a flash light and night
The director,in positioning the aircraft for launch,shall ensure what?
Nose wheel aligned wings spread and locked flaps are set
When should the holdback bar be installed?
when the aircraft has stopped prior to taxiing into the catapult NGL approach ramp
All aircraft handling support equipment and rolling stock shall be parked how on an aircraft elevator?
fore and aft with a minimum of one chock, hand brake set and two tiedowns tending in a fore and aft position
The NWC 4 is adjustable to fit main landing gear wheels up to how many inches in diameter?
45 inches
Which way should the NWC be inserted?
With the adjustable block toward the aft end of the a/c
The ALBAR is made of aluminum alloy and can handle aircraft with a max gross weight of how many lbs?
90,000
On the H-60 when locking/unlocking the tail wheel locking pin the towbar attached shall not be moved more than how many feet over either side of the center line to ensure the locking pin does not snap?
2 feet
Before sending an H-60 to the hangar bay what needs to be extended?
the tailwheel strut to allow clearance for the spotting dolly
On the EA-6B what what needs to be installed when the wings are full of fuel and the aircraft is being raised or lowered on an elevator?
Jury Struts to prevent damage to the wing fold mechanism
The EA-6B is equipped with nose wheel steering, but a tog lock disengages the steering when the nose wheel is turned pas what degrees from the center position?
56 degrees
On the F/A-18A/B/C/D two 28 volt lead batteries provide internal electrical power(dc). These batteries are located behind which doors?
10L and 10R
On the F/A-18A/B/C/D canapoy operations and external power can be applied through what door?
9
On the F/A-18A/B/C/D make sure the brake accumulator pressure gauge indicates what color and how many psi before towing?
green and 2,000-3,000
On the S-3 nose wheel steering limits are how many degrees to either side of the center line?
70 degrees although the system allows for a swivel range of 110
As a minimum how many conflag stations per bay containing aircraft shall be manned?
1
Any damage to an embarked naval aircraft, no matter how slight, shall be immediately reported to who?
The ACHO
Records of each aircraft handling mishap shall be kept by the ACHO for how long?
1 year
How many minutes prior to each scheduled recovery, or immediately upon the word being passed to prepare to recover aircraft, should all stations be manned?
30 mins
Personnel shall not be permitted to approach or depart a helicopter while its rotors are being engaged or disengaged? T/F
True
Except in case of emergency pilots shall not stop engines or fold rotor blades without proper clearance from who?
The LSE
In relation to helo ops what two signals are mandatory and shall be executed immediately?
Wave off and hold signals
When the ship is at flight quaters who shall ensure all ship turns are passed to FDC?
The OOD
Low pressure air which is available from various outlets on the flight and hanger deck has a maximum psi of what?
125 psi
High air pressure which is available from various outlets on the flight and hangar deck has a max pressure of how many psi
3,000 psi
Air start hose on the tow tractor (A/S3A‐31A) shall be a minimum of how many feet and shall contain now more than how many splices?
28 feet and no more than one splice
On the hangar deck prior to a maintenance turn up over what MC is the announcement made?
3MC
When deemed an operational necessity the E-2/C-2 may be allowed to perform a low power turn up by the discretion of the acho in the hangar bay?
True
Permission for jacking aircraft shall be obtained from who?
The OOD via the ACHO
Aircraft gross weight chits shall be properly completed and submitted to FDC how many mins prior to launch?
45
Who is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft on the flight deck, aircraft security and flight deck cleanliness?
The flight deck officer
Who is directly responsible for all operational, training, administrative, watch, and equipment repair functions within the Air Department?
Air Officer aka DA BOSS
Who responsible for the overall training of Air Department and Air Wing personnel in aircraft firefighting and crash and salvage operations.
Air bosn
Incorrect installation of the chain into the locking mechanism reduces the breaking strength to approximately how many pounds?
6,000
What is the Aero Full Power Tiedown Assembly?
Used to secure aircraft to the deck during full power engine run up. Standard assembly 122 inches long and weighs 105 lbs.
Aero full power tiedown and holdback adapters shall be inspected how often?
Before each use
Do not use the AERO full power tiedown assembly without what being installed?
The lock retainer
Moderate weather exists when wind over the deck is less than how many knots?
60 knots/ pitch is 2 to 4 degrees, tend roll is 6 to 12 degrees.
Normal operations weather exists when wind across the deck is less than how many knots?
50 knots (45 for helo ops) pitch is less than 2 degrees and rolls is less than 6 degrees.
After you rotate tensioning knob clockwise to tighten chain on an ALBAR and Ensure the barrel is aligned with and retracts into towbar tube secure end of chain by inserting what into appropriate stowage hole in the towbar tube?
The Fid
The ALBAR/NT-4A towbars are modified towbars to tow which type of series of helos?
H-1 series, the modification is made by reversing the left and right tube ends so that the hooks are on the outboard side of the tube. Max towing weight is 20k
The SD-2 is commonly referred to as?
A/S32A-32 (SPOTTING DOLLY)
Prior to towing an AV-8B brake accumulator pressure must be at least how many psi? Ashore/Afloat
Ashore- 1850
Afloat- 2500
While towing an C-2A Greyhound the wings MUST be folded? T/F
False the C-2A may be towed with wings either spread or folded
What towbar is applicable to tow a C-2A Greyhound?
15 ALBAR
What is the wing span of the E-2 wings spread?
80 feet 7in
What is the wing span of the E-2 wings folded?
29 feet 4 inches
Standard taxi signals are delineated in the Aircraft Signal NATOPS NAVAIR -?
00-80T-113
During waist catapult launch operations while catapult 4 is loaded, the Aircraft Director shall hold aircraft to be loaded on Catapult 3 where?
aft of the Jet Blast Deflector (JBD 3) until the aircraft on Catapult 4 is launched.
After the aircraft is tensioned on the catapult and the topside petty officer (TSPO) has exited, the director
shall pass control of the aircraft to who?
Catapult Officer/Catapult Safety Officer commonly referred to as shooters
On F‐18 and S‐3, after the aircraft is tensioned on the catapult and the topside petty officer (TSPO) has exited, the director shall signal the pilot to do what and pass the aircraft to who?
raise the launch bar and then pass control of the aircraft to the Catapult Officer/Catapult Safety Observer.
In directing aircraft clear of the landing area the director shall give what signal to the pilot?
fold wings and close flaps signal are required and upon doing so pass control to the next director
The tiedown assembly, when properly assembled, has a 10,000‐pound working load capacity. It is possible to install the chain so that the load is off‐center. In this position, the working load is reduced to approximately how many pounds?
6,000
The extendable equipment platform on the EA-6B is commonly referred to as what?
the bird cage
The landing gear of an EA‐6B shall not be pinned until one of the two engines is shut down? T/F
True This is due to the unique over‐center locking mechanism on the landing gear.
The F/A‐18 A/B/C/D, will accept three‐phase, 300‐Hz ac power? T/F
False 400 HZ
Route all refueling hose parallel to the A/C fwd of main landing gear to prevent what while refuelingF/A‐18 A/B/C/D?
inadvertent exposure to APU exhaust
Rearward towing shall not be attempted if nose strut is how many inches or higher on all models of the F/A 18
11 inches or higher, this will cause A/C to rock back onto tail.
On the F/A‐18A/B/C/D Aircraft the external air connector on the aircraft is located where?
right hand wheel well.
Commanding Officer's approval is required for E‐2/C‐2 movements with winds in excess of how many knots?
40 Knots
Aircraft Handling Mishap is defined as what?
damage to an aircraft that occurs while the aircraft is embarked on or is being hoisted on/off an aircraft carrier.
The content of a ship's crunch report shall be per Appendix E. A copy of the report shall be forwarded to who?
TYCOM COMNAVAIRLANT/COMNAVAIRPAC Code (N73).
Who is responsible for pre-operaitional checkout of tow tractor/starting equipment assigned to V-1 division?
Tractor King (TK)
What is the HGU-25/P
Cranial Impact Helmet
What does the term "empennage" refer to?
The tail of the aircraft
What does the number "6" indicate in the designation of the EA6B Prowler?
That this is the sixth design of this type of aircraft
True or False the vents on an AV-8B are hydraulically powered?
True
During permanent tie down of the F/A 18 how many tie downs are required?
12
What are the dimensions and colors of the centerline marking?
36 inch wide alternating 45 foot long yellow and white segments
Bow catapults shall have _____ inch wide lines of alternating red and white _____ inch segments
2 & 72
Catapult Aircraft Aligning Markings shall be how many inches wide and how many feet long?
2 inches and 10 feet
What are the dimensions and colors of Elevator Markings surrounding an aircraft elevator?
6 inch wide border, yellow and red alternating 12 inch stripe.
What marking indicates aircraft elevator locks?
4 by 4 white block
How high on the island shall the ships identification number be?
37.5 feet
What color is the marking painted on the wheel stop coaming for the steam smothering valve?
White
How many helo spots does a LHD have?
9 spots
How many helo spots does a LHA have?
10 spots
How many elevators does an LHA have and where are they located?
2 one port and one centerline aft
On an LHA when ready to start engines the pilot shall request clearance from the LSE/Director. Pri Fly shall display what color beacon and then announce clearance for engine start over the 5mc?
Red
On an LHA when ready for rotor engagement what color beacon shall be displayed to direct the flight deck officer and LSE's to give the engage signal to the pilots?
Amber
On an LHA when the helicopter is safely airborne Pri fly will display a what color beacon to indicate foul deck
Red
On an LHA the Air Officer shall announce on the 5MC "Stand By to recover aircraft on spots 1, 3,ETC and a what color rotating beacon shall be displayed?
Green
Aboard CV' what color wands shall be used by LSE's?
Green and Red
Aboard amphibious ships what color wands shall be used by LSE's?
Amber
True or False General Quarters automatically initiates the manning of all flight quarter stations?
True
"Starts" on a CV are called how many mins prior to launch?
45
Only a director can give clearance to prop aircraft for turn up in excess of how many RPMS?
1500 RPM's
How will a pilot indicate that he/she has encountered brake failure? Day&Night
Day- Drop the tail hook

Night- Drop the tail hook AND turn on navigation lights
What is the source of a sound powered phone? (:
The waves produced by the users voice
What term is used over a sound powered phone to indicate disregarding of last message?
Belay
1JG circuit is used to communicate with who?
Aircraft Control
2JG circuit is used to communicate with who?
Aircraft information
4JG circuit is used to communicate with who?
Fuel Control
9JG circuit is used to communicate with who?
Aircraft Handling circuit
X50J circuit is used to communicate with who?
Fog Foam Circuit
X13J circuit is used to communicate with who?
Aircraft Crane Control
X16J circuit is used to communicate with who?
Aircraft Elevator circuit pump room
The platform component of an A/C elevator has a capacity of how many pounds?
110,000 - 130,000 depending on the type of ship
It should be possible to raise the loaded elevator at any time within how many minutes of loss of power in spite of normal system leakage?
30 mins
Why is it VITAL to lock the platform at flight deck level at the end of an "L" run?
In case of power failure
If air pressure for pneumatic lock operation is lost the lock bars can be extended how?
Manually
On an LHA LHD a complete cycle utilizing both pumps for an A/C elevator is how long? How long if only utilizing one main pump?
90 seconds utilizing both pumps 180 with one main pump
How many sets of stanchions are located on one elevator at the flight deck level?
There are two sets at each flight deck opening and one set at each hangar deck opening
True or False the AS32A-31A must be in neutral to start the engine?
True
AS32A-31A oil pressure gauge should indicate how many psi?
6-7 PSI above or at idle.
AS32A-31A Brake Pressure Warning light will illuminate when brake pressure drops below how many psi?
1350 psi AS32A-31A ONLY
What are the three types of inspections that are performed on A/C tow tractors?
Static
Functional
Post operational
What is the normal engine coolant temperature of the AS32A-31A ?
Below 200 degrees f
What is the drawbar pull of the AS32A-31A?
10,000
What is the fuel capacity of the A/S32A-32 (Spotting Dolly)
16.7 Gal
On the A/S32A-32 (Spotting Dolly) relief pressure is set at how many PSI?
2,900
Coolant temp gauge on the A/S32A-32 (Spotting Dolly) normal operating temperature is what?
150-190 at max rpm 2250
On the A/S32A-32 (Spotting Dolly) the Hydraulic Oil Temperature gauge should indicate what?
115E-160EF
On the A/S32A-32 (Spotting Dolly) how many emergency stop buttons are there?
3
On the A/S32A-32 (Spotting Dolly) with the tractor started and engine warmed up set transmission control valve to what position?
Engaged position
On the A/S32A-32 (Spotting Dolly) what must be opened to operate the emergency arm spread buttons?
Emergency Arm Spread Control valve/ Valve must be closed for normal operations
On A/S32A-32 (Spotting Dolly) what are Emergency Arm Control valves used for?
In the even of tractor power failure
Where are the Emergency Arm Spread control buttons located on the A/S32A-32 (Spotting Dolly)?
Left side of tractor forward of drivers seat