Flashcards in Block 7 - EA-18G ALSS/EGRESS Deck (19)
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Identify the minimum requirements for aircrew PPE
- Flight suit
- Aviator boots
- Anti-g garment
- Helmet
- Survival radio/beacon
- Gloves
- ID tags
- Knife
- Survival kit
- Flashlight
- Life preserver
- Laser eye protection
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Purpose of the Environmental Control System (ECS)
Used to help make the pilot comfortable
Used for cooling avionics
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Purpose of the Oxygen Mask
Provides oxygen to the pilot
Operates at depths up to 16 ft
4
Type of Oxygen Regulator
CRU-103/P
Chest mounted
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Type of Life Preserver
LPU-36/P - floatation collar device
Flu-8B/P - automatic/manual inflation assembly
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Purpose of the Anti-g suit
Inflates to apply pressure on the body and restrict the downward flow of blood to prevent blacking out
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Purpose of the Egress System Checkout Certification Program
Done to ensure and inform crew the dangers of working in and around the cockpit
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Define Hypoxia
Lack of oxygen
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Define Anoxia
Death due to lack of oxygen
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Two types of Aviator's Breathing Oxygen (ABO)
Type 1 - Gaseous oxygen (older system)
Type 2 - Liquid oxygen
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Purpose of the Dry Bay Suppression system (DBFSS)
Suppresses fire to prevent further spreading of fire
- 14 optical sensors
- 6 dry bay extinguishers
- Fire suppression control alarm
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Purpose of the Parachute Harness Sensing Release Unit (PHSRU)
When activated by sea water, it releases the parachute from the seat to prevent pilot from drowning
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Type of ejection seat in the Growler
SJU-17A (V) 2/A
14
What are the two modes of operation for the canopy system?
- Normal
- Emergency
15
Explain the Bleed Air System
Supplies hot, high pressure engine bleed air for the:
- ECS
- OBOGS
- External fuel tank pressurizatoin
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Explain the Air Cycle Conditioning System
Cools and conditions engine bleed air for use in ECS and other systems
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Explain the On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)
Used to generate and distribute oxygen the crew
Other contaminants are thrown overboard
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Explain the Emergency Oxygen System
Located under the seat, is about 100 cubic inches and provides pilot about 10 min of oxygen
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