1-10 Flashcards
What is the daytime “affirmitive” hand signal?
Thumbs up hand raised
What is the emergency signal for “brake failure” given to the pilot?
Drop the tail hook and turning on external lights as an emergency signal to the director and deck crew.
Who has the express authority for all aircraft movement on flight deck?
Aircraft handling officer.
Define heavy weather condition.
- Winds with sustained velocity of 35 knots.
- Sea state in excess of 8 feet
Procedures during heavy weather conditions.
- Spotting of aircraft
- Securing with tie downs
- Lock aircraft doors
What 3 things must you accomplish before you are qualified and licensed to operating any aircraft sipport equipment?
- Drivers license
- Training
- Take knowledge/ performance test
- Get support equipment operators license
What tow tractor can tow ashore based aircraft that weighs up to 350,000 lbs
A1532A-37 Tractor
What is used to secure aircraft or loose gear to carrier deck or grounds?
Tie Downs
What is the nickname for the hydraulic servicing unit that can deliver a rated capacity of 20 GPM at 3,500 PSI?
Jenny A1M27T-517
What is the purpose of gas turbine power servicing equipment?
An air start unit that provides high velocity air for starting aircraft engines, external source of power, snow/ice removal.
List material handling equipment that are used for transporting, loading, and lifting aircraft and certain aircraft equipment to the ship.
- Weapons loader
- Forklift
- Firefighting truck
- Crash and salvage crew
Why are plugs used for engine intakes?
To prevent foreign object damage to and from engine compartment.
Describe responsibilities of aircraft director.
Give hand signals about take off, taking care of control area and passs control to next director
What hand signal, given by the aircraft director, is given when an aircraft approaches catapult?
Spread wings
Hand signal to make aircraft turn left?
Move Left
