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25 Cards in this Set
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What is an often overlooked aspect of aircraft handling? |
The use of support equipment. |
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What do the danger areas of aviation include? |
Intakes Exhaust Flight controls Compressed gases Cryogenics Explosives Hazardous materials |
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What does static grounding do? |
It discharges the static electricity harmlessly to the earth or deck. |
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What are the procedures for grounding? |
1. Attach to the pad-eye (ground). 2. Attach to the aircraft grounding receptacle. |
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What is the static voltage that the windshield produces? |
100,000 volts |
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What are the tie down requirements for initial tie-down? |
6 chains (Up to 45kts) |
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What are the tie down requirements for normal weather? |
9 chains (Up to 45kts) |
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What are the tie down requirements for moderate weather? |
14 chains (46 - 60kts) |
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What are the tie down requirements for heavy weather? |
20 chains (Above 60kts) |
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How do personnel communicate in high tempo, high noise environments? |
Aircraft hand signals |
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What is the max speed for towing? |
5mph or no faster than the slowest walker. |
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What is the max speed for towing? |
5mph or no faster than the slowest walker. |
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How many personnel are needed for towing & who are they? |
6 (7 VP-16 standard) -Move director -Brake rider -Chock walker -Safety observer -Tractor driver (Maintenance chief: VP-16) |
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What is the max speed for towing? |
5mph or no faster than the slowest walker. |
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How many personnel are needed for towing & who are they? |
6 (7 VP-16 standard) -Move director -Brake rider -Chock walker -Safety observer -Tractor driver (Maintenance chief: VP-16) |
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What are the safety hazard areas in aviation? |
Intakes Exhaust Propellers Rotor blades Hot brakes |
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What is the max speed for towing? |
5mph or no faster than the slowest walker. |
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How many personnel are needed for towing & who are they? |
6 (7 VP-16 standard) -Move director -Brake rider -Chock walker -Safety observer -Tractor driver (Maintenance chief: VP-16) |
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What are the safety hazard areas in aviation? |
Intakes Exhaust Propellers Rotor blades Hot brakes |
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What are some air navigation components in aviation? |
Wind indicator Airfield rotating beacon Tower comms Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) Instrument Landing System (ILS) VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Global Positioning System (GPS) |
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What is the max speed for towing? |
5mph or no faster than the slowest walker. |
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How many personnel are needed for towing & who are they? |
6 (7 VP-16 standard) -Move director -Brake rider -Chock walker -Safety observer -Tractor driver (Maintenance chief: VP-16) |
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What are the safety hazard areas in aviation? |
Intakes Exhaust Propellers Rotor blades Hot brakes |
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What are some air navigation components in aviation? |
Wind indicator Airfield rotating beacon Tower comms Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) Instrument Landing System (ILS) VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Global Positioning System (GPS) |
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How does the airfield rotating beacon operate? |
Rotating clockwise with a flash rate of 12 - 15 per minute. |
