Escape Slides Flashcards
What is used to make the slide assembly?
Silver, O2 holding, heat reflective, urethane coated nylon material.
How is the slide attached to the aircraft exit?
With a girt bar.
What is the purpose of the inflation hose assembly?
To transfer compressed air from the inflation assembly to the slide assembly.
Describe lighting assembly.
8 incandescent lamps on slide floor that are battery powered.
What type of inflation system does the slide have?
High pressure reservoir and discharge valve assembly.
What is the purpose of the pressure relief valve?
Prevent the slide from over inflation beyond its operation pressure of 1 -2.5 PSI
What is the function of the jet pumps?
Draw in outside air to supplement the high pressure inflation system.
Where is the slide packed?
Breakaway case.
What are the major components of the harness assembly?
Release cable, pull cable, and to p and bottom strap assemblies.
What two materials are used in making the KC-135 escape slide?
Urethane or neoprene coated nylon.
With what is the high pressure cylinder filled?
Air or nitrogen.
What type of container and material is the KC-135 type slide packed into.
Envelope type container manufactured from either urethane coated or neoprene coated nylon material.
List the five inspection requirements for escape slides.
Periodic, visual check, leakage test, functional, and hydrostatic.
How often is a periodic inspection required for the C-5 type escape slide?
Once a year.
How long is the leakage test for the C-5 escape slide and the KC-135 slides?
One hour.
How often is a periodic inspection required for the KC-135 type escape slide?
Every 6 months.
What test is required every three years on the air reservoir of the KC-135 slide.
Hydrostatic.
How do you prepare the slide for maintenance?
Remove it from its case and lay it on a smooth, splinter free area.
How many pins secure the C-5 slide bottom strap assembly in place?
3
What would you do if you accidentally activate the light assembly?
replace the lanyard attached to the batters power unit.
How long does it take the C-5 and KC-135 escape slide to inflate to their designed shape?
10-13 sec, and 10 sec
What would you do if the slides jet pumps leak?
Torque the top plate screw to 20-25 in/lbs and check for FOD in the sealing area of the flapper valves.
When conducting a KC-135 slide air reservoir pressure check, how far do you open the charging port nut to measure the cylinder pressure?
2 1/4 turns
What is the max number of lights that can be inoperative at once?
2 as long as their not parallel (consecutive)
