Airframe Flashcards
EAWS
Hydraulic Fluid Analysis
determine fluid contianment level on class 5 aircraft and class 3 GSE ; operating within its perimeter
Tactical Paint Scheme
lessen visual and photogenic detection
Corrosion Control Pub
509 ; NAVAIR 01-1A-509
3 modes of Wheel Brakes
normal, emergency, parking
Composite Airframe Material
limit weight, increase strength and decrease effect of corrosion attack
3 types of repairs
temporary, one time flight repair, permanent repair
Aircraft Structure
Fwd, Aft, Center
Flight Control Surfaces
controlled by computers and hydraulic cylinders throughout a/c
F/A-18 Hydraulic System
hydraulic system 1 - portside
hydraulic system 2 - starboard
contains accumulator, hydraulic reservoir, lines and multiple valves
Electronic Flight Controls
regulated electronically
Emergency Landing Gear Extension
twist and pull landing gear lever for emergency situations in air
Purpose of composite materials in aircraft construction
to limit weight, increase strength and decrease effects of corrosion
Purpose of the launch bar
provides means of steering the a/c during carrier deck tracking and engages the catapult
Location of the launch bar
the forward side of the nose landing gear shock strut
Landing gear safety pins
safeties the nose and main landing gear in down position, preventing gear retraction while on deck