2.6 Sounding Flashcards
Sounding tape is marked in __________, and is graduated in eights of an inch.
feet and inches
What is the purpose of sounding?
to determine the liquid level inside JP-5 tanks.
Sounding tape is available in ____ or ____ foot lengths.
50 or 75
The first 9 inches of sounding tape consists of the ________ and _______.
plumb bob and snap hook
A _____ - inch brass plumb bob is connected to the end of the sounding tape.
six
The plumb bob shall be ____________ to the end of the sounding tape.
safety wired
______________ are used to clean and dry the sounding tape before and after sounding the tank.
Lint-free rags
A ____________ may be required to remove and replace the sounding tube caps.
“T” handle wrench
___________________ is used in identifying positive “wet” marks on the sounding tape.
Fuel/water indicating paste
When removing _______________, care shall be taken to prevent injury in case there is excessive pressure in the tank.
sounding tube caps
Slowly lower the plumb bob down the sounding tube until the bob touches the ___________.
striker plate
Ensure the sounding tube cap has the ________ installed.
gasket
When conducting water cut sounding spread a thin layer of water detecting paste from the __________________ to approximately the _______ mark on the tape.
tip of the plumb bob
two foot
