Block 1 Phase III - Airframe Flashcards
Define the aircraft Safety Diamond
Imaginary lines connecting the aircrafts nose, wingtips, and aft of the tail
What is required when floor panels are removed
Suitable barrier and warning placards on the entry door of the aircraft and around the opening.
What is required before and during operations of flight controls
Safety observer outside the aircraft
What material is most of the fuselage
Aluminum
What are safety hazards of movable flight surfaces
Movable surfaces can cause injury to personnel and damage to equipment
Where can corrosion be most commonly found on the aircraft
Seams, Fasteners, Unpainted surfaces, Electrical connectors, Access doors, Crevices Wheel well, Dissimilar Metals
What are the three sections of the fuselage
Forward Section- flight station
Mid Body Section- Crew area (aft of flight station, to the pressure bulkhead aft of bailout door)
Aft Section- Tail cone
What series wings do the P8-A utilize
Boeing 737-900 series
What is the purpose of flaps and slats
Increase wing lift and decrease stall speed during takeoff Lead Edge (LE) 4 flaps 8 slats Trail Edge (TE) 2 flaps inbd 4 slats otbd
What are flight spoilers used for
Speed breaks to increase drag and reduce lift in flight
What is Auto pilot used for
To control and stabilize the aircraft in flight
What type of landing gear are on the P8
Fully retractable tricycle type landing gear with Air/oil struts
What is the purpose of the Auto brake system
Uses hydraulics to provide maximum safe deceleration for rejected takeoff and landing
How is the parking brake set
hydraulic system pressure via the brake accumulator
What are the 6 access points on the P8A?
Entry Door, Service Door, Aft Bailout Door, Cargo Door, Two Overwing Exits
What are the overall aircraft dimensions?
Wing span-123 feet 6 inches
Length-129 feet 5 inches
Height (ground to top of fin)- 42 feet 9 inches
Engine and APU noise is capable of what health hazards
Engine and APU noise is capable of temporary and even permanent loss of hearing as well as unsteadiness or difficulty walking/standing
Engine and APU noise is capable of temporary and even permanent loss of hearing as well as unsteadiness or difficulty walking/standing?
Landing gear Down-Lock pins must be verified installed to prevent injury to personnel and damage to equipment
What are Aircraft Safety Placards
Placards on the exterior of the aircraft alert personnel to specific risk areas. The placards are on engine intakes, the weapons bay, and other hazard areas.
What material is the nose radome made of primarily?
Fiberglass
What type of equipment is inside the nose radome area?
The RADOME area has navigation and surveillance radar antennas.
What is the purpose of the nose radomes lightning diverter strips
The lightning diverter strips decrease lightning energy and transmit it to the airframe.
What is the purpose of the primary flight control system
The primary flight control system moves the airplane about three axis: lateral, longitudinal, and vertical.
What 3 components are listed as primary flight controls?
(2) Ailerons, (2) Elevators, and (1) Rudder are primary flight control components