80T-122 Definitions

Question 1

*Aviation Ship

Answer 1

CVN

Question 2

*Amphibious Assault Aviation Ship

Answer 2

LHA or LHD

Question 3

*Air Capable Ship

Answer 3

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

Question 4

*Optimum Winds for Normal Operations

Answer 4

Winds down the lineup line at approximately half the max speed allowed by the wind envelopes

Question 5

*Optimum Winds for Single Engine Landing

Answer 5

Winds as close as possible to being down the lineup line at max speed allowed by the wind envelopes

Question 6

*Optimum Winds for AFCS/SAS/BOOST or Other Flight Control Degradation

Answer 6

Winds in the most appropriate wind emergency envelope giving most stable deck

Question 7

General Requirements for Aviation Facilities

Answer 7

Aviation facilities include visual landing aids, clearance, deck structure, communications, navigation aids, safety items and mooring aids. Also included are all equipment and facilities to logistically support, service and maintain an aircraft

Question 8

*Shipboard Landing Environment

Answer 8

Phase of the approach from missed approach point to flight deck during which the aircrew transitions from an instrument reference scan to a visual reference scan

Question 9

*Shipboard Takeoff Environment

Answer 9

Phase of a departure from air capable ship from flight deck to pre briefed level altitude or 150’ during which aircrew transitions from a visual scan to instrument scan. For departures from single spot ships, PAC transitions from visual to instrument scan after positive rate of climb is established and obstruction clearance obtained

Question 10

*TACAN / IMC Operations

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Corrosion Control

Answer 11

Washdowns - Aircraft in unsheltered stowage normally require 500 gallons daily for freshwater washdown purposes; aircraft in sheltered stowage normally require 100 gallons

Question 12

Mishap Investigation

Answer 12

If the pilot involved in the mishap is the OIC of the det or is senior to the attached OIC, assistance in investigating and reporting the mishap shall be requested from controlling custodian of the aircraft involved