ADS Flashcards

0
Q

What are the limits for acid/alkaline contamination

A

ph reading 0f 5.0-9.0 is safe zone
below 5.0 is too acidic
above 9.0 indicate excess alkalinity

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What is the tensile strength of the waxed nylon type 6 cord on the butterfly snap

A

80-lb break tape inspected on weekly

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2
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Saltwater contamination

A

Any portion of an ads assembly which has been immersed in saltwater fora period of more than 24 hours or cannot be cleaned within 36 hours after immersion shall be used for cargo drop practice only and not used as an operational cargo ads assembly

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3
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What are the two methods of cleaning an ads canopy

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hand washing and machine washing with hand washing being attempted first

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What type of washing machine shall be used when washing the ads canopy

A

a front loading tumble-type washing machine. it must have temperature control, gentle wash cycle, and rinse cycle

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5
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What % of break strength does the canopy lose from ultra violet rays?

A

7 days- 52%
14 days- 71%
21 days- 94%

Ultraviolet damage is identified by a yellowish color in daylight, white fluorescent when viewed by ultraviolet light. International orange deteriorates faster than white

CGTO PG-85-00-310-A 3-5

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6
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What kind of patch shall be used for any hole, cut, tears 1in square or less

A

single patch

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7
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What kind of patch is used for a severe thread separation or a thread with broken threads

A

single reinforcement patch

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What kind of patch is used for holes, tears, cuts larger that 1in square(up to 8 in)

A

double patch, one on the inside and one on the outside of the canopy section

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9
Q

What are the required dimensions for the parachute packing table

A

45 ft x 36 in x 36 in

M13520.1 3-2

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10
Q

The wet locker shall not have what

A

Windows or skylights

M13520.1C 3-2

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11
Q

What are the space limitations for the suspension lines for storage on shelves

A

4in from the wall and 12in from the floor

M13520.1C 3-3

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12
Q

How can you neutralize an acid stained not visibly degraded non load bearing part

A

Ammonia water, rinsed, air dried

CGTO PG-85-00-310-A 3-2

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13
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How do you remove mildew or fungus

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Mild soap and water solution, rinse, dry

CGTO PG-85-00-310-A 3-3

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14
Q

How long after being exposed to PKP, protein foam, light water, a combination thereof(fire fighting agents) shall it be washed or it is deemed unservicable

A

30 Hours
Metallic parts can be treated and returned to service
Fabric exposed to soda acid discharge shall be removed & destroyed

CGTO PG 85-00-310-A 3-3

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15
Q

What do you use to wash biohazard contamination from ADS

A

Clean-Gear II

CGTO PG-85-00-310-A 3-3

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16
Q

How do you machine wash

A

Wrap metal fittings in heavy flannel cloth, gather suspension lines and tie with cord every 3 ft from the ends to the canopy skirt, lay canopy and lines in a cloth mesh bag, remove rubber bands from deployment bag

CGTO PG-85-00-310-A 3-4

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17
Q

What are the ideal conditions for the packing loft and dry locker

A

75 F and 60% humidity

M13520.1C 3-3

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18
Q

When can you machine dry

A

Only after 1 hour of drip drying

CGTO PG-85-00-310-A 3-5

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19
Q

How many single or double patches shall be installed on one single panel

A

Two single or one double patch

CGTO PG-85-00-310-A 3-9

20
Q

What is the cargo weight for the the 12 and 28 ft canopies

A

12ft 40-70lbs
28ft 70-250lbs

M13520.1C 3-6

21
Q

How long is the ADS static line

A

10 ft HU-25
15 ft C-130

M13520.1C p 3-7

22
Q

ADS shall be considered beyond repair for any of the following reasons

A
  1. at least one complete gore is torn
  2. holes larger than 8 in long in 4 or more panels
  3. if more than 3 panels per canopy require replacement
  4. not more than 50 darned areas shall be permitted in any adjacent 8
    gores, and no more than 200 darned areas shall be permitted in any
    canopy
  5. severed suspension line
  6. ruptured or frayed suspension line
  7. for training and operational ADS canopy suspension lines, one burn
    spot per line is acceptable, provided the length is less than 1in and
    remains flexible at that point.
  8. deployment bag and trail line bibs that have tears longer than 3in or
    holes larger than 1in
  9. deployment bags that have any wear, fraying, or damage to the
    webbing loop
  10. frayed riser assembly

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M13520.1C 3-8

23
Q

What is the minimum inspection interval

A

7 day weekly visual

PG 85-00-310-A p 3-1

23
Q

How do you clean petroleum products

A

Repeated applications of mild soap and water solutions each application is followed by a rinse in fresh water

PG 85-00-310-A p 3-3

23
Q

What type of dryer should be used

A

Any tumble action dryer with temperature control capability not to exceed 60 C or 140 F

PG 85-00-310-A p 3-4

23
Q

To reduce fabric deterioration how can hard water be softened

A

1 table spoon of sodium meta-phosphate per gallon of water

PG 85-00-310-A p 3-4

24
Q

What kind of attachment is required when stitching a radial seam next to a suspension line to prevent stitching into the suspension line

A

Cording foot

PG 85-00-310-A p 3-7 note

25
Q

How far over canopy restitching should you over stitch a straight seam and zig zag seam

A

Straight seam-1-1/2 in
Zigzag seam- 1/2 in

PG 85-00-310-A p 3-8

26
Q

Deployment bags and trail line bibs that have tears longer than ___ or holes larger than ___ shall be condemned

A

3 in tears
1 in holes

PG 85-00-310-A p 3-16

27
Q

If adequate ceiling space in the wet locker is not available the suspension lines shall be chained. How shall the hoist lines be spaced

A

Minimum of 24 in apart and at least 12 in from the wall

M13520.1C p 3-2

28
Q

What kind of lighting should be in the wet locker

A

Flush type incandescent lighting

M13520.1C p 3-2

29
Q

What shall be included in the washroom

A

Large wash tub or deep sink and large capacity industrial washer and dryer

M13520.1C p 3-2

30
Q

How many times daily should the recordings of the paraloft room temperature and humidity be taken

A

At least 3 times daily

M13520.1C p 3-3

31
Q

What lighting is the most desired for adequate lighting and free of shadows

A

Fluorescent

M13520.1C p 3-4

32
Q

Parachutes should not be exposed to fluorescent lighting closer than how many ft

A

5 ft

M13520.1C p 3-4

33
Q

During any one repack and inspection cycle a parachute shall not be exposed to incandescent light or direct sunlight for more than how many hours

A

36 hours

M13520.1C p 3-5

34
Q

What will be done to cargo that weighs less than 40 pounds

A

Ballasted to bring to 40 pounds

M13520.1C p 3-6 Note

35
Q

How long does the cutting device delay

A

10 seconds

M13520.1C p 3-6

36
Q

How long is the static lines for the C130 and HU-25

A

C-130: 15 ft
HU-25: 10 ft

M13520.1C p 3-7

37
Q

How much does an empty ADS can weigh

A

15 lbs

CGTO 1C-144A-1 p 2-B-17

38
Q

A message block may be delivered from how high above highest obstacle on drop target

A

50 ft

CGTO 1C-144A-1 p 2-B-17

39
Q

The ADS can weight capacity limit is what

A

90 lbs

CGTO 1C-144A-1 p 2-B-17

40
Q

Mark a circle or square around area to be darned with a marking pencil, clearing the damaged area by at least how much

A

1/4 in

PG 85-00-310A p 3-7

41
Q

Any hole, cut, or tears 1 inch square or less shall be patched with what

A

A single patch

PG 85-00-310A p 3-9

42
Q

Holes, tears, or cuts larger than 1 inch square (up to 8inches) shall be repaired using a what patch.

A

Double, one on the inside and one on the outside of the canopy section

PG 85-00-310A 3-9

43
Q

If possible, anchor patch to at least one seam or hem. Single patches are sewn to which side of the canopy

A

Inside

PG 85-00-310A 3-9

44
Q

Outline the damaged area using a soft lead pencil. Outline a minimum margin of 1 inch around a 1 to 3 inch hole, 1 1/2 inches around a 3 to 6 inch hole, and 2 inches around a 6 to 8 inch hole.

A

Fluctuates from 1 in, 1.5 in, and 2 in

PG 85-00-310A p 3-9

45
Q

Deployment bags and trail line bibs that have tears longer than 3 inches or holes larger than 1 inch shall be what

A

Condemned

PG 85-00-310A p 3-16