Air Deparment, Airfield and Flight Deck Familiarization Flashcards
What safety concerns are on the flight deck?
Jet blast
Rotor arcs
Propellers
Jet intakes
What are runways?
Used for aircraft takeoff and landing.
What are threshold markings?
Parallel stripes on the ends of the runways.
What is the MA-1 series overrun barrier?
Aircraft not equipped with tail hooks.
What is the compass calibration pad (compose rose)?
A magnetically quiet area where the aircraft compass is calibrated.
What is the airfield rotating beacon used for?
Used to identify the airport’s location.
What are the required PPE for the flight deck?
Flight deck boots Protective jersey Cranial impact helmet Protective eye goggles Leather Gloves
Who wears the yellow jerseys?
Aircraft Handling Officer
Flight Deck Officer
Plane Directors
Who wears the white jerseys?
Safety department Air Transport Officer Landing Signal Officer Squadron Pane Inspectors medical
Who wears the brown jerseys?
Plane captains
Who wears the blue jerseys?
Aircraft handling
Chock Crewman
Elevator Operators
Who wears the green jerseys?
Catapult and Arresting gear personnel
Photographers
Who wears the red jerseys?
Crash and Salvage
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Ordnance handling personnel
Who wears the purple jerseys?
Aviation fuel crew
How many chains are required for an initial tie-down?
a minimum of 6 chains are required up to 45 knots
How many chains are required for normal weather?
9 chains required up to 45 knots