ADS Flashcards
What are the limits for acid/alkaline contamination
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
80-lb break tape inspected on weekly
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Saltwater contamination
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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What are the two methods of cleaning an ads canopy
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 front loading tumble-type washing machine. it must have temperature control, gentle wash cycle, and rinse cycle
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What % of break strength does the canopy lose from ultra violet rays?
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
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What kind of patch shall be used for any hole, cut, tears 1in square or less
single patch
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What kind of patch is used for a severe thread separation or a thread with broken threads
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)
double patch, one on the inside and one on the outside of the canopy section
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What are the required dimensions for the parachute packing table
45 ft x 36 in x 36 in
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The wet locker shall not have what
Windows or skylights
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What are the space limitations for the suspension lines for storage on shelves
4in from the wall and 12in from the floor
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How can you neutralize an acid stained not visibly degraded non load bearing part
Ammonia water, rinsed, air dried
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How do you remove mildew or fungus
Mild soap and water solution, rinse, dry
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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
30 Hours
Metallic parts can be treated and returned to service
Fabric exposed to soda acid discharge shall be removed & destroyed
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What do you use to wash biohazard contamination from ADS
Clean-Gear II
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How do you machine wash
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
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What are the ideal conditions for the packing loft and dry locker
75 F and 60% humidity
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When can you machine dry
Only after 1 hour of drip drying
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