BAD Cse Groun Cat Flashcards
State the publications associated with A400M Tactical flights
ADCLS, 101A-1102-1, 1103-1, 11C1, iATOM, Ops Manual, Pt B, RTS, CAERC, LRH, LMOM.
State the hierarchy of the publications applicable to Tac AT?
CAERC RTS ADCL 1102, 1103 11C1 iATOM Ops Man Pt B
Explain a MALDROP? - Drop Zone Incident
Drop Zone Incident - Any malfunction with rigging equipment that 47AD bring to the aircraft eg parachutes, Aft Barrier, Barrier strops etc
Explain a MALDROP - Aircraft Incident?
Aircraft Incident - Any part of the AC role that malfunctions or an issue with a procedure eg Roller conveyor that jams.
What publication should be referred to for the procedures in the event of a MALDROP?
HQ2 Gp DZSO/PJI Ops Manual Part B - Section 6
What are the role titles in 47AD teams?
DCC No 2 No 3 No 4 Qualified Air Despatch Instructor Master Air Despatcher
State the rules regarding wearing of Flying Helmets in the Low Level environment for crew?
An approved model of helmet should be worn by pilots at all times.
ALMs should wear helmets on Tac AT sorties as follows:
From “Prepare for Action” to “Egress checks”
For Airfield Assault from “Prepare for Action” to “After Take -off Checks”
When in the threat environment on operational Tac AT sorties
When moving around the AS in turbulent conditions
When the AS cdr deems it necessary
At any other time during a Tac AT sortie if they so wish.
State the rules regarding wearing of Flying Helmets in the Low Level environment for 47 AD?
47 AD Sqn dispatchers should wear an approved model of protective helmet during the active phase of supply dropping tasks, and at all times below 2000 ft AGL, or when directed by the AS cdr.
State the rules regarding wearing of Flying Helmets in the Low Level environment protective helmets for pax/SNC?
SNC and pax should don protective helmets as per ALM requirements in 6.4.5.3. and at any other time as directed by the AS Cdr or other qualified crew member, unless specifically exempted in DDH orders.
State the crew duty rules for Tac AT?
Y
State the CDT rules for Tac AT?
14hrs or 12 hrs
Ops Man Part A 6.4.5.3.1
State what info is found on the Load Labels?
Weight
Aircraft Number
Date
Load Type
State the colours and their meanings used to ID loads on the DZ?
Red - Ammo/Weapons Yellow - Comms Equipment Blue - POL Green - Food and Water Red/White - Medical Black/White - Mail
AP 101A-1102-1A Chp 3-3
Define the term Low Flying?
Low Flying: Flight below 2000ft AGL for Military AC with a mass greater than 5700 Kgs within the UK Low Flying System.
Define the term Contour Flying?
Airbus term, below 500 feet and greater than 200 KIAS.
State the number of Jump Lights on the A/C?
2 FD
1 LMWS
2 by PTDS
2 either side of cargo door
7 Total
How are the jump lights operated?
Manually selected from the FD.
Discuss the limitations associated with TLL1 and TLL 2
Placeholder
Discuss the systems available to the ALM to increase SA when in CM3
Digi Map
TCAS
HUD on CM3
Nav Display
Explain the rule of ratio with regards to AD construction?
Not great than 4:1 L to Width
Explain the purpose of a baseboard?
Protection to the store
Ease of movement
Solid construction base
State the differences in parachute storage classifications?
Class A - 2 Years
Class B - 26 Weeks for receipt label
Explain the purpose of a draw tie?
To keep the static line taught and prevent it wrapping round the anchor cable.
Explain the purpose of a parachute mouth tie?
To hold the parachute bag together
To keep the parachute it the bag
State the various parts of a parachute?
Canopy Apex Canopy Skirt Rigging Lines Rigging Line Apex Parachute Bag Lift stops Hooks
What is the purpose of EDM?
To absorb the energy of the ground impact.
What types of materials can be used as EDM?
Dufalite
Wool
Straw
Rubber matting
Explain the differences between a modified and un-modified parachute?
Weak link location.
Weak linked at Apex (unmodifed), weak linked at Static line A/C end.
Explain the purpose of a weak link and it’s usage?
To snap under a set load to allow parachute deployment
