AMTC SWE Flashcards
What are the two types of fuel nozzles
simplex and duplex
How many parts to an engine
3
What determines how many thermocouples
The total number of thermocouples used in individual detector circuits depends on the size of the fire zones and the total circuit resistance, which usually does not exceed 5 ohms
Two ways to do oil samples
dip tube, drain/valve, and pump
What is the difference between CG turbo prop and turbo shaft
turboprop powers a prop and must be designed to support the load of the attached propeller, whereas the turboshaft powers a transmission so it does not need to be as robust
What does the collective pitch on a helo affect (axis)
lateral
How many types of seals in lubricating system
labyrinth and thread (helical) type
Altitude and distance from beach (fix wing)
Resorts and beaches shall be avoided by fixed-wing aircraft by at least one mile when at an absolute altitude of less than 2,000 feet
Altitude and distance from beach (rotary)
Resorts and beaches shall be avoided by rotary-wing aircraft by at least 1/4 mile when at an absolute altitude of less than 500 feet
What is the name for the tendancy for helo to drift in direction of tail rotor
translation tendency
How much fuel reserve required upon?
Departure Fuel reserve shall be at least that required for 45 minutes of flight after reaching the alternate (for fixed-wing aircraft) or 20 minutes of flight after reaching the alternate (for rotary-wing aircraft). In any case, fuel carried on departure will be at least ten percent more than that required to reach the alternate airfield via the destination.
When is a load master required on c130H
C-130: wheeled cargo, or Palletized cargo, or more than 500lb,
When is a load master required on HC-144
A LM is required for all flights carrying hazardous materials, wheeled or palletized cargo (except the Mission Systems Pallet), cargo loads that exceed 500 pounds, flights involving more than 12 passengers, and anytime floor loading limits or cargo retention are in question.
When is a load master required on c130H
Whenever the cargo may affect the weight and balance of the aircraft and whenever hazardous cargo is involved, loading and unloading operations should be supervised by a qualified Loadmaster and shall be conducted in accordance with Preparing Hazardous Material for Military Air Shipment, AFMAN 24-204
How many parts single stage centrifugal compressor
The centrifugal-flow compressor consists of an impeller (rotor), a diffuser (stator), and a compressor manifold