108 Airfield Familiarization Fundamentals Flashcards
Define the term Aircraft Handling
General term that describes movement of aircraft or associated equipment.
State the vehicle speed limits on the flight line and around the aircraft.
10mph on work areas, 5mph within 50 ft of aircraft.
State the maximum towing speed of an aircraft.
5 mph or speed of slowest walker.
Name the 4 categories of tiedown requirements
Initial (3-6), intermediate (6-9), permanent (9-12), heavy weather (12-24)
State the purpose of the emergency shore-based recovery equipment
Arresting equipment that stops aircraft at a rapid pace with little room to land during emergencies such as no brakes
State the purpose of the MA-1A overrun barrier
It stops runaway aircraft. Aircraft must have a nose-wheel to work properly
State the minimum personal protective equipment required on flight line and ramp area
Routine maintenance: work area assessed to determine what PPE is required
Flight Operations: Helmet, eye pro, ear pro, boots, gloves
Identify the safety hazards associated with Intakes
Has power to suck in gear or personnel
Identify the safety hazards associated with Exhaust (engine and APU)
High temperature and velocity, causes burns
Identify the safety hazards associated with Propellers
Ability to cut body parts
Identify the safety hazards associated with Rotor blades
ability to cut body parts, approach helo at the 3 or 9oclock position
Identify the safety hazards associated with Hot Brakes
Do not dump water or CO2 on them. Let air cool and don’t touch
Explain the significance of Runway Numbering System
Numbered according to magnetic heading
Explain the significance of Threshold Markings
White stripes, designated landing areas on runway “piano keys”
Explain the significance of Airfield Lighting System
Runways lit by white lights, taxi ways by blue lights, Rotating beacon identifies type of airfield, 1 green; 2 white signifies military
Explain the significance of Runway/Taxiway Marking System
Provide visual guidance at night under low visibility
Explain the significance of Arm/De-arm Areas
change ordnance to/from safe/active
Explain the significance of Overrun Area
Deceleration area for aborting/ overshooting aircraft
Explain the significance of Parking Apron
Parking/servicing/loading/aircraft
Explain the significance of LOX exchange area
LOX-Liquid Oxygen. LOX Exchange Area is a place to service anything that needs liquid oxygen
Explain the significance of Crash and Rescue
Rescue personnel, fight fires, clear away wreckage
Explain the significance of Compass Calibration Pad
paved area in a Magnetically quiet area where aircraft compass can be calibrated
Explain the purpose of a Wind Indicator
Gives a general idea of which direction and how hard wind is blowing
Explain the purpose of an Airfield Rotation Beacon
Below VFR it rotates at 12-15 flashes per minute
Explain the purpose of Tower Visual Communications
Uses lighting configurations in lieu of or in addition to radio voice commands
Explain the purpose of the TACAN system
Tactical Air Navigation-provides bearing and distance to a ground- or ship-borne station to provide reference for aircraft in the vicinity
Explain the purpose of ILS
Instrument Landing System-If an aircraft can’t fly via visual indicators, it “shoots an approach” to a runway and the controlling authority “talks the pilot onto” the approach and subsequent landing.
Explain the purpose of VOR
Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range-Radio checkpoint to help an aircraft stay on course.
Explain the purpose of GCA
Ground controlled approach- tower directs the aircraft and guides it for landing
Explain the purpose of GPS
Global Positioning System-Precise, pinpoint location provided by satellites
