ABH3 to ABHC Study Guide

Question 0

Maximum gross vehicle unloaded operating weight of the amphibious assault ship crash crane(AACC)?

Answer 0

90,000 lbs

Question 1

Amphibious assault ship crash crane(AACC) lifting capability?

Answer 1

70,000 lbs

Question 2

AACC operates at how many rpm’s?

Answer 2

1,800 rpm’s

Question 3

AACC engine requires what type of fuel?

Answer 3

JP-5

Question 4

The wheels of the AACC are?

Answer 4

29” multi-piece flange type

Question 5

Maximum load capacity for the AACC inrigger is?

Answer 5

110,000 lbs

Question 6

The primary source of DC power for the AACC is?

Answer 6

Two 12v batteries

Question 7

Crane speed is limited to?

Answer 7

1mph during pendant use

Question 8

The boom on the AACC is?

Answer 8

46’ long

Question 9

Boom up or down is achieved by?

Answer 9

A luffing control

Question 10

The main hook can rotate a maximum of?

Answer 10

360 degrees

Question 11

A tag line system is used to achieve load stabilization for?

Answer 11

The crane

Question 12

What is made up of all wire rope used on the crane, the vertical lead sheave, and the spreader assembly?

Answer 12

The reeving group

Question 13

Wire rope should be replaced if there is more than ____ broken wire in one lay of rope.

Answer 13

One

Question 14

What should you do before removing the main hoist rope?

Answer 14

Secure the rope to the crane frame.

Question 15

When pitch and roll does not exceed limitations, a ____________________ should be used to lift an aircraft.

Answer 15

Manufacturer’s hoisting sling

Question 16

Shipboard crash and salvage units should maintain a total of ____ fabric hoisting slings.

Answer 16

8

Question 17

The lifting eye of the fabric-hoisting sling is made up of?

Answer 17

A 5/16-inch steel plate

Question 18

Suggested safe-working load limit is ___ of the breaking strength of new nylon tape.

Answer 18

50%

Question 19

Wire rope is generally manufactured from?

Answer 19

Plow steel

Question 20

Maximum hoisting weight applies to load limits of?

Answer 20

The sling and aircraft fittings

Question 21

Fatigue of wire rope can be recognized by?

Answer 21

Broken outer wires

Question 22

Who makes air terminal personal assignments?

Answer 22

The CPO

Question 23

Aircraft being taxied from the line requires?

Answer 23

A minimum of one director

Question 24

An aircraft being taxied on land within 25ft of an obstruction must have _____ safety observers.

Answer 24

Two

Question 25

As a minimum on shore bases, tow crew are composed of ___ personnel.

Answer 25

Four

Question 26

Before towing an aircraft the director should?

Answer 26

Make sure the ground safety locks are installed.

Question 27

Vehicles must receive clearance to cross the runway from the control tower by visual signals when?

Answer 27

Radio communications are not possible

Question 28

What will determine how an aircraft should be towed?

Answer 28

The type of weather

Question 29

The TAU-2 should be standing by during?

Answer 29

Aircraft hot refueling operations

Question 30

Who is the overall supervisor of the flight deck of an aircraft carrier?

Answer 30

The flight deck chief

Question 31

Who conducts the prelaunch briefings for plane directors?

Answer 31

Flight deck chief

Question 32

Who prepares the flight schedules?

Answer 32

Operations dept.

Question 33

What gives the launch and recovery times, number, type, and squadron?

Answer 33

The flight schedule

Question 34

Who makes the final decision on which aircraft will make the schedule launch?

Answer 34

The aircraft handling officer

Question 35

Aircraft being directed on the catapult should not exceed ____ knots.

Answer 35

4

Question 36

Down aircraft that would interfere with operations are?

Answer 36

Parked in the hangar bay

Question 37

Errors of distance and judgement usually occur during when?

Answer 37

Night operations

Question 38

The major objective of safety precautions is to?

Answer 38

Prevent mishaps