ADS Flashcards by Brian Johnson

What are the limits for acid/alkaline contamination

ph reading 0f 5.0-9.0 is safe zone
below 5.0 is too acidic
above 9.0 indicate excess alkalinity

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What is the tensile strength of the waxed nylon type 6 cord on the butterfly snap

80-lb break tape inspected on weekly

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Saltwater contamination

Any portion of an ads assembly which has been immersed in saltwater fora period of more than 24 hours or cannot be cleaned within 36 hours after immersion shall be used for cargo drop practice only and not used as an operational cargo ads assembly

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What are the two methods of cleaning an ads canopy

hand washing and machine washing with hand washing being attempted first

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What type of washing machine shall be used when washing the ads canopy

a front loading tumble-type washing machine. it must have temperature control, gentle wash cycle, and rinse cycle

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What % of break strength does the canopy lose from ultra violet rays?

7 days- 52%
14 days- 71%
21 days- 94%

Ultraviolet damage is identified by a yellowish color in daylight, white fluorescent when viewed by ultraviolet light. International orange deteriorates faster than white

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What kind of patch shall be used for any hole, cut, tears 1in square or less

single patch

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What kind of patch is used for a severe thread separation or a thread with broken threads

single reinforcement patch

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What kind of patch is used for holes, tears, cuts larger that 1in square(up to 8 in)

double patch, one on the inside and one on the outside of the canopy section

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What are the required dimensions for the parachute packing table

45 ft x 36 in x 36 in

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The wet locker shall not have what

Windows or skylights

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What are the space limitations for the suspension lines for storage on shelves

4in from the wall and 12in from the floor

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How can you neutralize an acid stained not visibly degraded non load bearing part

Ammonia water, rinsed, air dried

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How do you remove mildew or fungus

Mild soap and water solution, rinse, dry

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How long after being exposed to PKP, protein foam, light water, a combination thereof(fire fighting agents) shall it be washed or it is deemed unservicable

30 Hours
Metallic parts can be treated and returned to service
Fabric exposed to soda acid discharge shall be removed & destroyed

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What do you use to wash biohazard contamination from ADS

Clean-Gear II

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How do you machine wash

Wrap metal fittings in heavy flannel cloth, gather suspension lines and tie with cord every 3 ft from the ends to the canopy skirt, lay canopy and lines in a cloth mesh bag, remove rubber bands from deployment bag

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What are the ideal conditions for the packing loft and dry locker

75 F and 60% humidity

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When can you machine dry

Only after 1 hour of drip drying

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How many single or double patches shall be installed on one single panel

Two single or one double patch

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What is the cargo weight for the the 12 and 28 ft canopies

12ft 40-70lbs
28ft 70-250lbs

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How long is the ADS static line

10 ft HU-25
15 ft C-130

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ADS shall be considered beyond repair for any of the following reasons

at least one complete gore is torn
holes larger than 8 in long in 4 or more panels
if more than 3 panels per canopy require replacement
not more than 50 darned areas shall be permitted in any adjacent 8
gores, and no more than 200 darned areas shall be permitted in any
canopy
severed suspension line
ruptured or frayed suspension line
for training and operational ADS canopy suspension lines, one burn
spot per line is acceptable, provided the length is less than 1in and
remains flexible at that point.
deployment bag and trail line bibs that have tears longer than 3in or
holes larger than 1in
deployment bags that have any wear, fraying, or damage to the
webbing loop
frayed riser assembly

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What is the minimum inspection interval

7 day weekly visual

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How do you clean petroleum products

Repeated applications of mild soap and water solutions each application is followed by a rinse in fresh water PG 85-00-310-A p 3-3

What type of dryer should be used

Any tumble action dryer with temperature control capability not to exceed 60 C or 140 F PG 85-00-310-A p 3-4

To reduce fabric deterioration how can hard water be softened

1 table spoon of sodium meta-phosphate per gallon of water PG 85-00-310-A p 3-4

What kind of attachment is required when stitching a radial seam next to a suspension line to prevent stitching into the suspension line

Cording foot PG 85-00-310-A p 3-7 note

How far over canopy restitching should you over stitch a straight seam and zig zag seam

Straight seam-1-1/2 in Zigzag seam- 1/2 in PG 85-00-310-A p 3-8

Deployment bags and trail line bibs that have tears longer than ___ or holes larger than ___ shall be condemned

3 in tears 1 in holes PG 85-00-310-A p 3-16

If adequate ceiling space in the wet locker is not available the suspension lines shall be chained. How shall the hoist lines be spaced

Minimum of 24 in apart and at least 12 in from the wall M13520.1C p 3-2

What kind of lighting should be in the wet locker

Flush type incandescent lighting M13520.1C p 3-2

What shall be included in the washroom

Large wash tub or deep sink and large capacity industrial washer and dryer M13520.1C p 3-2

How many times daily should the recordings of the paraloft room temperature and humidity be taken

At least 3 times daily M13520.1C p 3-3

What lighting is the most desired for adequate lighting and free of shadows

Fluorescent M13520.1C p 3-4

Parachutes should not be exposed to fluorescent lighting closer than how many ft

5 ft M13520.1C p 3-4

During any one repack and inspection cycle a parachute shall not be exposed to incandescent light or direct sunlight for more than how many hours

36 hours M13520.1C p 3-5

What will be done to cargo that weighs less than 40 pounds

Ballasted to bring to 40 pounds M13520.1C p 3-6 Note

How long does the cutting device delay

10 seconds M13520.1C p 3-6

How long is the static lines for the C130 and HU-25

C-130: 15 ft HU-25: 10 ft M13520.1C p 3-7

How much does an empty ADS can weigh

15 lbs CGTO 1C-144A-1 p 2-B-17

A message block may be delivered from how high above highest obstacle on drop target

50 ft CGTO 1C-144A-1 p 2-B-17

The ADS can weight capacity limit is what

90 lbs CGTO 1C-144A-1 p 2-B-17

Mark a circle or square around area to be darned with a marking pencil, clearing the damaged area by at least how much

1/4 in PG 85-00-310A p 3-7

Any hole, cut, or tears 1 inch square or less shall be patched with what

A single patch PG 85-00-310A p 3-9

Holes, tears, or cuts larger than 1 inch square (up to 8inches) shall be repaired using a what patch.

Double, one on the inside and one on the outside of the canopy section PG 85-00-310A 3-9

If possible, anchor patch to at least one seam or hem. Single patches are sewn to which side of the canopy

Inside PG 85-00-310A 3-9

Outline the damaged area using a soft lead pencil. Outline a minimum margin of 1 inch around a 1 to 3 inch hole, 1 1/2 inches around a 3 to 6 inch hole, and 2 inches around a 6 to 8 inch hole.

Fluctuates from 1 in, 1.5 in, and 2 in PG 85-00-310A p 3-9

Deployment bags and trail line bibs that have tears longer than 3 inches or holes larger than 1 inch shall be what

Condemned PG 85-00-310A p 3-16