Test 16 - Pyrotechnics

Question 1

7 parts to the Flare Surface Trip A301

Answer 1

(DIAGRAM) 
Flare composition (pellets)
Aluminium case
Flare priming composition
Ignition transfer charge
Striker mechanism group
Die cast cover (zinc)
Cardboard liner

Question 2

What is the minimum burn time of the Flare surface trip A301?

Answer 2

55 secs minimum

Question 3

What is the range of the Sig Illum M125/6/7A1?

Answer 3

200-250m

Question 4

What height does rocket burnout happen with Sig Illum M125/6/7A1?

Answer 4

60m

Question 5

What height do the fins fold out for Sig Illum M125/6/7A1?

Answer 5

6m

Question 6

Operation of Signal Smoke Parachutist mk 5.

Answer 6

(DIAGRAM) 
Striker Cord
Striker Claws
Striker Spring
Percussion Cap
Ignites
SFG90 Gunpowder
Baffles
Primed Cloth

Question 7

What is the smoke emission time a for Smoke Para No1 Mk5?

Answer 7

40 sec minimum

Question 8

What calibre is in the Sig Kit Mini Flare?

Answer 8

.22 Cal rim fire blank cart

Question 9

What height is the flare ejected for the cart for sig kit mini flare?

Answer 9

• 75m

Question 10

How do you tell what colour a sig kit mini flare is?

Answer 10

• Coloured Waterproofing disc

Question 11

What is the burn time of the flare for sig distress day night mk 5?

Answer 11

• 17-25 secs

Question 12

What distance is the Sig Distress D/N Mk 5 visible at night?

Answer 12

Night: 8000m

Question 13

Operation of sig distress d and n.

Answer 13

(DIAGRAM)
D ring
Safety fork
Striker
Safe detent
Percussion cap
Primed cambric
Celluloid strip
Flare