122 HAC Board Questions

Question 1

What is the actual name of the 122?

Answer 1

Aircraft Operating Procedures for Air-Capable Ships NATOPS Manual (NAVAIR 00-80T-122)

Question 2

Define Shipboard Landing Environment.

Answer 2

That phase of the approach, nominally from the missed approach point to flight deck landing during which the aircrew transitions from an instrument scan to a visual reference scan.

Question 3

Define Air-Capable Ship.

Answer 3

All ships other than CVN or LHA/LHD from which aircraft can take off, be recovered, or routinely receive and transfer logistic support.

Question 4

Describe Alert 5.

Answer 4

Aircraft:
Spotted for immediate takeoff, blades spread. Required stores loaded. External power applied. Mission equipment warmed up.

Aircrew:
Strapped in. Preflight checklist complete up to starting engines.

Ship:
At flight quarters. Fire party on station.

Maximum Time:
4 hours

Note:
Alert 5 is as fatiguing as actual flight and should normally be used when launch is imminent.

Question 5

Describe Alert 15.

Answer 5

Aircraft:
Spotted for takeoff, blades spread, required stores loaded.

Aircrew:
Briefed for flight. Preflight inspection complete.

Ship:
At flight quarters. Fire party in immediate vicinity.

Maximum Time:
8 hours

Question 6

Describe Alert 30.

Answer 6

Aircraft:
Aircraft rotors may be folded. Aircraft may be on deck or in hangar. Required stores loaded.

Aircrew:
Briefed for flight.

Ship:
Not at flight quarters.

Maximum Time:
18/48 hours

Note:
Two aircraft detachments manning allows for unlimited Alert 30 readiness. Daily and Turnaround Inspections will be required every 24 to 72 hours.

Question 7

Describe Alert 60.

Answer 7

Aircraft:
In hangar, secured for heavy weather. Minor maintenance may be performed.

Aircrew:
Designated and available.

Ship:
Not at flight quarters.

Maximum Time:
None

Question 8

Alert times are accurate and shall be considered mandatory. (True/False)

Answer 8

False.

Alert times are approximations and shall not be considered mandatory.

Question 9

What are the 3 Levels of Operation?

Answer 9

1. Level I - IMC day/night operations.
2. Level II - VMC day/night operations.
3. Level III - VMC day only operations.

The 3 Levels of Operation were established to differentiate between operational requirements.

Question 10

Describe a Class 1 Facility.

Answer 10

Landing area with support facilities (service and maintenance) for the types of aircraft certified.

Question 11

Describe a Class 2 Facility.

Answer 11

Landing area with service facilities for the types of aircraft certified.

Question 12

Describe a Class 2A Facility.

Answer 12

Landing area with limited service facilities for the types of aircraft certified.

Question 13

Describe a Class 3 Facility.

Answer 13

Landing area for the types of aircraft certified; no service facilities.

Question 14

Describe a Class 4 Facility.

Answer 14

VERTREP/hover area (minimum hover height of 5 feet) for types of aircraft certified.

Question 15

Describe a Class 5 Facility.

Answer 15

VERTREP/hover area (high hover with a minimum of 15 feet authorized) for types of aircraft certified.

Question 16

Describe a Class 6 Facility.

Answer 16

HIFR facility capable of delivering a minimum of 50 gallons of fuel per minute, at a pressure of 20 psi, to a height of 40 feet above the water.

Question 17

Describe a Class 6R Facility.

Answer 17

HIFR facility capable of delivering only 25 to 49 gallons of fuel per minute, at a pressure of 20 psi, to a height of 40 feet above the water.

Question 18

Define the Shipboard Takeoff Environment.

Answer 18

That phase of the departure from an air capable ship, nominally from flight deck takeoff to a pre-briefed level-off altitude, of at least 150 feet AGL, during which the aircrew transitions from a visual reference scan to an instrument reference scan.

Question 19

For departures from single-spot ships, when does the PAC transition from a visual reference scan to an instrument reference scan?

Answer 19

Once a positive rate of climb is attained and obstruction clearance is assured.

Question 20

For aircraft equipped with a ______, ship’s ______ system shall be operable for all shipboard launches and recoveries in IMC.

Answer 20

TACAN, TACAN

Question 21

When is a HRS required? Why? NVD considerations?

Answer 21

Without a visible horizon, an operable Horizon Reference Set (HRS), when installed, shall be utilized for single-spot ship operations.

Flight operations without a visible horizon (natural or HRS) may result in spatial disorientation.

A visible horizon may be obtained through the use of NVDs and must be the same devices that would be used by the aircrew in flight.

Question 22

Where on a DDG are we authorized to conduct VERTREP?

Answer 22

Flight deck and the forecastle.

Question 23

What is an HRU? Can we launch if our ship is assigned as an HRU?

Answer 23

The Horizon Reference Unit (HRU) is a ship assigned a particular station in a CSG to assist CVN assets in recovering.

An HRU ship must abide by maneuvering restrictions that may prevent acceptable helicopter launch and recovery wind envelopes.

Helicopter launch and recovery operations should be avoided while the ship is assigned HRU duties.

Question 24

Explain Permissible Lighting Equipment Degradations for Unaided Operations (Legacy).

Answer 24

Night Unaided VMC Operations may be conducted in the event of a failure of not more than one of the lighting subsystems required for ships facility certification provided the following criteria are met:

1. A visible horizon exists and is discernable by the HAC in the shipboard landing/takeoff environment.
2. The ship’s CO and embarked Air Det OIC (HAC for non-embarked evolutions) concur that the failed lighting system is not critical to the scheduled mission.

Question 25

Explain the Permissible Lighting Equipment Degradations for Aided (NVD) Operations (Legacy).

Answer 25

Aided operations may be conducted in teh event of a failure of more than one of the lighting subsystems required for ship’s facility certification, provided all of the following criteria are met:

1. A visible horizon exists and is discernable through NVDs by the HAC in the shipboard landing/takeoff environment.
2. The ship’s CO and embarked Air Det OIC (HAC for non-embarked evolutions) concur that the failed lighting systems are not critical to the scheduled mission.
3. The following subsystems remain operational and available:

a. Overhead/Forward Structure Floodlights

b. Deck Surface Hangar Wash Floodlights

c. Associated lighting control panels

Question 26

What is the sea state limit for passenger transfers to submarines?

Answer 26

A transfer should not be attempted in a sea state above 4.

Question 27

List and describe the 3 locations for passenger transfers to a submarine in decreasing order of presence.

Answer 27

1. Center of Main Deck:
   Is only for SSBN, the relative winds will be from 320 to 350° at 15 to 20 knots; the helicopter positions into the wind.
2. Port Sail Plane/Top of Sail:
   Is the primary method for SSN, the relative winds will be from 010 to 040° at 15 to 20 knots; the helicopter positions into the wind.
3. Starboard Sail Plane:
   The relative winds will be from 160 to 200° at 15 to 20 knots (minimum is 10 knots). The helicopter will position on the starboard side maintaining station as necessary.

Question 28

What are the considerations for the following submarines: Seawolf Class (SSN21), Virginia Class (SSN-74), and improved Los Angeles Class (SSN-751)?

Answer 28

They do not have sail planes, thus all transfers must be done at the top of the sail.

Question 29

The submarine will employ a _____ and upon request, a _____ to indicate wind speed and direction.

Answer 29

Windsock, smoke float

Question 30

What does the 122 say about Night Submarine Transfers?

Answer 30

Night transfers to submarines require operational necessity.

Night wind parameters are the same as daylight operations.

Submarines shall attempt to rig lighting to illuminate the top of the sail, sail planes, and the afterdeck.

The sub should rig a small light to the highest point on the submarine.

The helicopter may use flood/hover lights to provide visual reference with the submarine.