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24 Cards in this Set
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What is SE used for in aircraft handling? |
Used to service, test and troubleshoot aircraft systems. |
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List the danger areas for aviation. |
Intakes Exhaust Flight controls Hazmat |
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State the procedure for grounding an aircraft. |
Ground first, then aircraft. |
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Why is it necessary to static ground the windshield? |
High voltage may be stored in it. |
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What is initial tie down? |
6 chains, up to 45 knots |
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What is normal weather tie down? |
9 chains, normal weather, 45 knots |
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What is moderate weather tie down? |
14 chains, 46-60 knots moderate weather. |
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What is heavy weather tie down? |
20 chains, above 60 knots. |
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What are the mandatory hand signals regardless of aircraft type? |
Emergency stop |
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Towing speed shall not exceed... |
5 mph or as fast as the slowest walker. |
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How many personnel does it take to move an aircraft? |
6-10 (navy) 8-10(vp-10) Wing Walker 2 Director Driver Brake rider Tail walker E6 or above safe for flight. |
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State the purpose of the emergency shore based recovery equipment. |
To minimize the change of an accident that could cause injury to the pilot and crew or damage the aircraft. |
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Identify the safety hazards associated with intakes. |
Sucks FOD in. |
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Identify the safety hazards associated with exhaust ( engine and apu). |
High temp and high velocity |
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Identify the safety hazards associated with propellers. |
Props kill. |
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Identify the safety hazards associated with rotor blades. |
Don't approach or depart while turning. |
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Identify the safety hazards associated with hot brakes. |
Never face the side of the wheel. |
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Explain the purpose of the wind indicator. |
Provides wind directions and velocities to pilots. |
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Explain the purpose of the airfield rotating beacon. |
Location of airport. |
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Explain the purpose of the tower visual communications |
Coordination device between radial controller and tower. |
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Explain the purpose of the TACAN (tactical air navigation) system. |
Determines AC position and carrier. |
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Explain the purpose of the ILS (instrument landing system) |
Provides an approach path for exact alignment and descent. |
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Explain the purpose of the VOR (VHF OMNIDIRECTIONAL RANGE) |
Eliminates difficulties encountered in air navigation. |
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Explain the purpose of the GPS ( global positioning system) |
Provides highly accurate. 3D position velocity and time data to AC on and off ground. |
