EAWS Flashcards
(448 cards)
state the overall aircraft dimensions of the P-8A.
wingspan - 123’6”
length - 129’6”
height - 42’9”
define the P-8A safety diamond.
Nose, wing, tail, wing and back to the nose.
what primary material is used on the nose radome?
fiberglass.
state the primary flight control surfaces.
ailerons, elevators, rudder.
what indication is given by the stall warning system?
the control column shakes.
state the purpose of the anitskid/autobrake system.
prevent the brakes from locking and aircraft skid.
what method is used to de-ice the raked wingtips?
electro-magnetic expulsive.
state the purpose of flight deck window heat.
prevent ice and fog, increase impact strength.
state the purpose of the section 48 access and blowout door.
access to section 48 components.
which lights should be flashing while the engines are running?
anti-collision lights.
state the nomenclature of the P-8A engine
cfm56-7b
state the amount of thrust the P-8A engine produces.
27,300 lbs
state the purpose of the low pressure compressor.
increase speed of air through the engine.
state the purpose of the high pressure compressor.
increase pressure to the combustion chamber.
state the purpose of the APU.
provides bleed air, electrical power and pneumatic power.
state the purpose of the IDG oil cooler.
a heat exchanger which uses engine fuel to cool IDG oil.
the ignition system is utilized at what time?
engine start, take off and landing, in-flight start, in-flight bad weather.
what are the two components in the fuel pump assembly?
pump and filter.
which fuel tank usually supplies fuel to the APU?
main 1
list the P-8A tank groups.
M1, M2, CTR, FWD and AFT.
state the total fuel capacity of the P-8A.
10,856 gallons
state the purpose of the OBIGGS system.
provides NEA to the tanks and form of fuel transfer.
which tank cells comprise the forward tank group?
4, 5, and 6
which tank cells comprise the aft tank group?
7, 8, 9 and 10