Block VIII Flashcards

1
Q

What is an often overlooked aspect of aircraft handling

A

Use of support equipment to service, test, and troubleshoot aircraft systems

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2
Q

Up to how many knots and how many chains required for initial tie-down?

A

Up to 45 knots
6 chains required

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3
Q

Up to how many knots and how many chains required for normal weather tie-down?

A

Up to 45 knots
9 chains required

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4
Q

How many knots and how many chains required for moderate weather tie-down?

A

46-60 knots
14 chains required

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5
Q

How many knots and how many chains required for heavy weather tie-down?

A

Above 60 knots
20 chains required

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6
Q

Only mandatory signal regardless of fixed wing aircraft type

A

Emergency stop

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7
Q

Signals that cannot be changed when directing rotary wing aircraft of any type

A

Wave off and hold

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8
Q

What is the towing speed?

A

5 mph or speed of slowest walker

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9
Q

Movement of aircraft is accomplished by a team of how many personnel?

A

6-10 personnel

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10
Q

Who is overall responsible for assembling the move crew, ensuring they’re qualified, pre-move briefing, and safe movement of aircraft

A

Move Director

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11
Q

Who conduct a pre-move inspection of brake system and aircraft to ensure it’s mechanically sound and ready for movement

A

Brake Rider

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12
Q

Who is responsible for removing, carrying, and installing the wheel chocks, and escorts aircraft while being moved and always alert and ready to chock aircraft

A

Chock Walker

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13
Q

Responsible for ensuring aircraft is ready to be towed and that there is ample clearance for aircraft. Positioned at wing tips and tail

A

Safety observers

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14
Q

Responsible for safe and slow movement of aircraft from hook up to the final parking spot. Must be fully licensed and qualified.

A

Tractor Driver

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15
Q

What are two of the most serious hazards of jet engine exhaust?

A

High temp and high velocity

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16
Q

Uses bearing determining system to determine aircraft position and distance from TACAN station. It’s the primary navigation aid used by carrier based aircraft

A

TACAN system

17
Q

Provides a method for prompt issuance of wind directions and velocities to pilots.

A

Wind indicator

18
Q

Coordination device between the radar controller and the control tower.

A

Tower visual communications

19
Q

Provides an approach path for exact alignment and descent of an aircraft on final approach to a runway

A

Intrument Landing System (ILS)