AIR Flashcards
What is condition 2 alert 15
- same as condition 1 except air crew does not have to be on board
- aircraft must be launched in 15 min
What is condition 3 alert 30
- rotor blades may be folded.
- aircraft does not have to be spotted, but must have a clear path to launch
- all personnel must be briefed for mission
What is condition 3 alert 60
Similar to condition 2 except minor maintenance may be preformed
LSE and support equipment must be designated
Aircrew must be designated and available
Must be airborne in 60 minutes
What type of tie down chains do we have
TD-1A 10000LB SWL 18000LB break strength
TD-1B same as 1A but come in 9FT AND 14FT variations
What type of aircraft tow bars do we have
NT-4 and ALBAR
What type of wheel chock do we have
NWC-4
What size tire can the NWC-4 accommodate
45” tires
What is the minimum number of people to move an air craft
8
Who are the people needed to move an air craft
- aircraft director
- tractor driver
- plane captain
- 2 chock men
- tail safety
- 2 safety’s ( wing walkers )
Who are yellow jerseys
LSE
Who are blue jerseys
Chain and chock men
Who are Red jerseys
Crash and salvage
Ordnance with a black stripe
Who are green jerseys
Maintenance crew
And
Photographers
Who are purple jerseys
Fuels
Who are white jerseys with a Red Cross
Medical
Who where’s white jerseys with a green cross
Safety
Who wears cranials With orange stripes
Flight deck supervisors
Who wears a white helmet with a blue jersey
Elevator operators
What is the foul line
Separate safe parking area from the launch area
What are elevator markings
12”x6” red/yellow alternating markings that mark the deck edge
What are deck edge scuppers
Markings that aid the crew in finding fire fighting equipment
Describe the AFFF scupper
18” green block with 3” letters
Describe the salt water scupper
18” red block with a 2” yellow W
Describe the PKP and CO2 scupper
12” red block with 3” white letters
What is on the flight plan
Sunrise / sunset Moonrise / moonset Total stories Lunar illuminations First event times Logistics aircraft Magnetic aircraft
How close must the plane guard ( SAR helo) to be considered on station
10 miles
What is condition 1 alert 5
- air craft spotted, ready for take off, air crew on board
- starting equipment plugged in
- LSE’s and air crew ready for immediate take off
- must be airborne in 5 min
H-46
Sea night
H-53
Sea stallion
SH-60B
Seahawk
SH-60F
Ocean hawk
HH-60H
Seahawk
AV-8
Harrier
AH-1
Covers
How many tie down chains are required for winds up to 45 knots
Normal weather
9 chains
How many chains are requiered for winds between 46-60 knots
Moderate weather
14 chains
How many chains are requiered for 60+ knot winds
20
Who manned prifly
Air BOSS
MINI BOSS
Primary flight control supervisor
What is RED deck
Fouled deck only APUs and engines may be started with the exception of the H-1 aircraft
What is AMBER deck
Rotor engagement, AV-8 run up
What is GREEN deck
Clear for launch / recovery
What is BLUE deck
HERO
How many points are used for the initial tie down of an aircraft before launch and upon recovery
4 points
What is a permanent tie down configuration
Eight points
How long is the ALBAR 8 and what aircraft is it used with
9FT
And it is used on the CH-46
How long is the ALBAR 15 and what aircraft is it used for
15 FT
Moves most aircraft
How long is the ALBAR 20 and what aircraft is moved with it
20 FT
It moves the CH-53/MH-53
How long is the ALBAR 24 and what aircraft is moved with it
25 FT
The SH-60 is moved with it
