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Operating Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

Define primary structures

A

The structure that carries flight, ground, loads, and whose failure would reduce the structural integrity of the airplane or may result in injury or death

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2
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Define secondary structures

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These are not primary load-carrying members and their failure would not reduce the structural integrity of the aircraft.

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3
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Define tertiary structures

A

These components do not form an integral portion of the fuselage

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4
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What is the manufacturer’s datum point (MDP)?

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The MDP is the point from which the manufacturer lays down the start of airframe construction and from where all measurements are taken.

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5
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What is the Trim datum point (TDP)?

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The TDP is the reference from which load arms are measured

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6
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What can a FW aircraft in flight be regarded as in terms of aircraft weight and CofG?

A

A loaded beam

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7
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What is CofG?

A

The point of equilibrium

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8
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What is the mean aerodynamic chord (MAC)?

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The average distance, from the leading edge to the trailing edge over the length of the wing

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9
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What is the leading edge MAC (LEMAC)?

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The forward datum point of MAC (0%MAC), not to be confused with the well-known comedian, Lee Mack

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10
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How do you calculate MAC? (Not % MAC)

A

Gross wing area / wing span

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11
Q

What three types of aircraft load are there?

A

Variable load
Expendable load
Payload

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12
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What comprises basic weight?

A

Weight of structure, power plants and other integral a/c systems
Oils and hydraulics
Basic equip, common to all roles
Unusable fuel

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13
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What comes under variable load?

A

Additional role equipment
Additional crew
Loady equipment (NVGs, etc)
Galley supplies

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14
Q

What is expendable load?

A 
Armanents
Airdrops of cargo or personnel
oxygen
Domestic water
Humidifying water
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15
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What is payload?

A

Cargo / pax carried all the way to a destination

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16
Q

What comprises Dry Operating Weight (APS Weight)?

A

Basic weight + light crew + variable load (Part 1 of trim sheet)

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17
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What comprises zero fuel weight?

A

DOW / APS Weight + Expendable load + Payload

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18
Q

What comprises All up weight at TO?

A

ZFW + Usable fuel at TO

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19
Q

What is Military Operating Standard weights (MOS)?

A

Increased weight limits for specifically authorised operational conditions in exceptional circumstances

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20
Q

When would an aircraft be re-weighed?

A

Engine changes
Major servicing
Modification or change of basic role fit

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21
Q

How do you calculate %MAC?

A

CofG Flt Stn - LEMAC / MAC x 100

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22
Q

What threats are there to a/c structural integrity?

A

Operational hazards
Corrosion
Stress corrosion cracking

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23
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What are the restraint factors for all directions?

A 
Fwd = 3g
Aft = 1.5g
Vertical up = 2g
Vertical down = 4g
Laterally = 1.5g
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24
Q

What two types of beams will you find in the structure of an aircraft?

A

Transverse (lateral) floor beams

Longitudinal beams

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25
Q

What are the FuT’s lateral loading limits?

A

Outer panels - 1500kg
Treadway - 6000kg
Centre panel - 1600kg

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26
Q

What is the max PSI for a tyre without a floor protection kit?

A

100psi

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27
Q

What is the maximum axle load for the FuT?

A

4500kg per Axle (main floor and ramp)

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28
Q

What is the ramp limitation with ADS arms connected / Struts NOT deployed?

A

3000kg

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29
Q

What is the ramp limitation with ADS arms connected / Struts deployed?

A

6000kg

30
Q

What is the horizontal ramp limitation with ADS arms not connected / Struts NOT deployed?

A

2000kg

31
Q

What are the main floor tie down shackles rated to?

A

9000kg

32
Q

What are the ramp tie down shackles rated to?

A

4535kg

33
Q

What is the max weight per ramp toe?

A

5000kg

34
Q

What is the max weight of a single haul with the winch?

A

9000kg

35
Q

What are the longitudinal limits of the FuT Fwd of TDR 10?

A

10000kg/m

36
Q

What are the longitudinal limits of the FuT Aft of TDR 31?

A

10000kg/m

37
Q

What are the longitudinal limits of the FuT TDR 10-31?

A

20000kg/m

38
Q

What is the loading limit of the main floor?

A

25000kg

39
Q

What is the loading limit of the ramp?

A

6000kg

40
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment A (TDR 1-4)?

A

4000kg

41
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment B (TDR 4-8)?

A

11000kg

42
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment C (TDR 8-12)?

A

17000kg

43
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment D (TDR 12-16)?

A

22000kg

44
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment E (TDR 16-23)?

A

25000kg

45
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment F (TDR 23-27)?

A

22000kg

46
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment G (TDR 27-31)?

A

16000kg

47
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment H (TDR 31-34)?

A

8000kg

48
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment J (TDR 34-39)?

A

3000kg

49
Q

What is the compartment load limitation for compartment K (TDR 39-42)?

A

3000kg

50
Q

What is LEMAC of the FuT?

A

FS 2034

51
Q

What is TEMAC of the FuT?

A

FS 2593

52
Q

What is MAC length of the FuT?

A

559

53
Q

What is the fuel arm of the FuT?

A

FS 2200

54
Q

What types of shoring are there?

A 
Rolling shoring
Step up shoring
Approach shoring
Parking shoring
Sleeper shoring
55
Q

What is the max Floor loading intensity (FLI) of the FuT?

A

7kg/cm2

56
Q

How do you calculate FLI for a flat based box?

A

W / L x B

57
Q

How do you calculate FLI for a flat based drum?

A

W / D x D x 0.8

58
Q

How do you calculate FLI for a rimmed drum?

A

W / Outer - Inner

59
Q

How do you calculate FLI for a flat based box with loadspreaders?

A

W / (L + 2T) x (B + 2T)

60
Q

How do you calculate FLI for a flat based drum with loadspreaders?

A

W / (D + 2T) x (D + 2T) x 0.8

61
Q

What are the MFCI weights?

A 
M = 88kg
F = 70kg
C = 35kg
I = 0kg
62
Q

What is the max amount allowed in the tank of a vehicle in a bridged load?

A

1/4

63
Q

What is the rule of thumb formula?

A

W x Retsraint factor / 1/2 weakest point

64
Q

How do you calculate actual restraint?

A

L of tie-down device / effective (vertical/lateral/aft/fwd) length x rated restraint of device

65
Q

What is the minimum clearance between any part of the load and the A/C structure when loading / offloading?

A

1 inch

66
Q

What is the minimum clearance between any part of the load and the A/C structure when secured in place?

A

3 inches

67
Q

What are the minimum safety distances for netted loads with passengers?

A

Cargo and pax - Long: 45 inch Lat: 23 inch

Cargo - Long - 37 inch Lat: 19 inch

68
Q

What is the closest distance ACHE can come within the ramp?

A

4 inches

69
Q

What is the ready access criteria?

A

14 inches between cargo and fuselage wall, does not need to maintain 14 vertically but must be 14 inches at the waist, a reduction to 8 inches is acceptable.

70
Q

What is modular equipment?

A

E.g. comfort pallet, VIP cabinet, comms and surveillance unit

Sam Chaloners 340 Cse Revision Cards (8 decks)

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