AirFrame

Question 1

State the overall aircraft dimensions of the P-8A

Answer 1

Wingspan - 123 Feet 6 Inches
Length - 129 FT 5 Inches
Height to top of fin - 42 FT 9 Inches

Question 2

Define the Safety Diamond Area

Answer 2

Lines connecting aircraft nose, wingtips, and aft tail

Question 3

What primary material is used on the nose radome

Answer 3

Fiberglass

Question 4

State the primary flight conntrol surfaces

Answer 4

Aileron
Elevator
Rudder

Question 5

State the secondary flight controls

Answer 5

Leading Edge Devices
Trailing Edge Flaps
Spoilers and Speed Brakes
Horizontal Stabilizer

Question 6

What indication is given by the Stall Warning System

Answer 6

Shakes the control column when the airplane gets close to a stall

Question 7

State the purpose of the Antiskid/Auto brake System

Answer 7

• Prevent wheel skids during brake application (anti-skid)

- Supplies metered brake pressue to stop the airplane after it lands or if a rejected take off occurs

Question 8

What method is used to de-ice the Raked Wingtips

Answer 8

Electro mechanical expulsive de-icing system

Question 9

State the purpose of the flight deck window heat

Answer 9

• Prevent ice formation on the windows
• Prevent fog on the windows
• Improve window impact strength

Question 10

State the purpose of the Section 48 Access and Blowout Door

Answer 10

• Gives access to the section 48 components
• Has spring loaded latch system
• Protects the empennage structure if the aft pressure bulkhead fails