Aircraft Structure and General Characteristics

Question 1

What type of fuselage structure does the E6-B have?

Answer 1

The E6-B has a modified 707 semi-monocoque structure.

Question 2

What type of engine powers the E6-B?

Answer 2

Four CFM-56-2A-2 high bypass-ratio turbo fan engines.

Question 3

What is the maximum gross weight (taxi weight) of the E6-B?

Answer 3

342,000 pounds

Question 4

What is the maximum landing weight of the E6-B?

Answer 4

250,000 lbs

Question 5

What is the structural weight of the E-6B?

Answer 5

230,000 lbs

Question 6

What is the zero fuel weight of the E-6B?

Answer 6

190,000 lbs

Question 7

What is the maximum weight that the E-6B can be towed?

Answer 7

342,000 lbs

Question 8

What is the maximum altitude of the E-6B?

Answer 8

45,000 ft

Question 9

Name the primary exits of the E-6B.

Answer 9

• Forward main entry door
• Aft main entry door
• Bail out door

Question 10

What makes the exits the primary evacuation routes?

Answer 10

They have escape slides

Question 11

Name the secondary exits of the E6-B.

Answer 11

• Forward and Aft lower lobe
• Pilot and Co-pilot windows
• The battery access door
• Port and Starboard over wing doors

Question 12

How are the brakes and tires numbered on the E6-B?

Answer 12

• The main mount tires and brakes are numbered left to right, forward to aft.
• Reference: A1-E6AAB-WUC-800

Question 13

How many jacking points are on the E-6B?

Answer 13

• 13 jacking points, 5 for the wheels and 8 for the A/C

Question 14

What breaker remains open when utilizing 2 power sources?

Answer 14

The split system breaker

Question 15

What are vortex generators?

Answer 15

They are used to disrupt the flow of air to create lift.

Question 16

How many vortex generators can be missing before the A/C is down?

Answer 16

Two from any surface but never next to each other.

Question 17

How many grounding points are on the A/C?

Answer 17

12

Question 18

Where are all of the grounding points located?

Answer 18

• 2 on 324 fuselage
• 2 on 820 fuselage
• 1 on fueling receptacle
• 3 on the upper left wing
• 4 on the upper right wing

Question 19

How is the grounding wire connected and disconnected from the A/C?

Answer 19

• Connect: Static ground then the A/C

- Disconnect: A/C then the static ground