Airframes

Question 1

What does the F-18 structure contain?

Answer 1

Graphite and carbon epoxy

Question 2

When does composite material become a hazard

Answer 2

When broken or exposed fiber gets embedded into the skin and is difficult to remove

Question 3

What is the proper PPE for composite materials?

Answer 3

Respirator, goggles and close weave cotton gloves

Question 4

A high voltage of ________ volts static charge may build up the windshield/canopy

Answer 4

100,000 volts

Question 5

How many tie down chains on the aircraft?

Answer 5

12 (13,14) on the jacking beam

Question 6

What is the purpose of composite material?

Answer 6

Limit weight
Increase strength
Decrease in corrosion

Question 7

There are three types of repair on an naval aircraft what are they?

Answer 7

Temporary repair
One time flight repair
Permanent repair

Question 8

What is the radome? What does it do?

Answer 8

Radome covers the radar and provides an electrically transparent window for transmission and reception of radar signals

Question 9

LEX

Answer 9

Leading edge extension

Provides lift

Question 10

Leading edge flaps

Answer 10

Provides lift in flight

Question 11

Trailing edge flap

Answer 11

Provides lift in flight

Question 12

Stab Stabilizers

Answer 12

Symmetrically give pitch

Asymmetrically give roll

Question 13

Rudders

Answer 13

Toe in to increase lift and improve stability

Question 14

Speed brake

Answer 14

Creates drag

Question 15

LEX spoiler

Answer 15

Provides the speed brake

Question 16

NLG

Answer 16

Nose landing gear

Strunt provides landing, takeoff, and taxi energy absorption

Question 17

Launch bar

Answer 17

Launch bar provides steering and engages the catapult

Question 18

MLG

Answer 18

Main landing gear

Shock absorber

Question 19

Arresting hook

Answer 19

Hydraulically controlled, used for landing

Question 20

There are two hydraulic systems in the aircraft what do they contain?

Answer 20

Each system contains an accumulator, hydraulic reservoir, lines and multiple valves

Question 21

Hydraulic System 1

Answer 21

Provides hydronic fluid pressure to the primary flight controls either as primary or backup source

Question 22

Hydraulic system 2

Answer 22

Provides hydraulic fluid pressure system also supplies pressure to all other non flight control systems

Question 23

Switching Valves

Answer 23

Allows backup hydraulic pressure to replace the primary hydraulic pressure when primary fails