Block 2 - EA-18G Aircraft Handling Fundamentals

Question 1

How many tie-down points are on the Growler?

Answer 1

12

Question 2

Where are the tie-down points located?

Answer 2

1 and 2 - Nose landing gear
3 - Forward fuselage in door 16
4 - Outboard side of the LEFT main landing gear
5 - Outboard side of the RIGHT main landing gear
6 and 8 - Inboard side of LEFT main landing gear
7 and 9 - Inboard side of RIGHT main landing gear
10 and 11 - Located under the wings in doors 107L and 107R
12 - Located on the aft fuselage in door 164

Question 3

State the proper procedures for aircraft grounding

Answer 3

1. Grounding cables must be attached to a certified ground outlet
2. then to an authorized grounding point on the aircraft

Question 4

State the purpose of aircraft plugs and covers

Answer 4

To protect aircraft openings and protruding surfaces from physical and environmental damage and FOD intrusion

Question 5

Discuss towing preparations

Answer 5

• Radome must be closed and secured
• Hydraulic pressure must be a minimum of 2900 psi
• Doors 681/R are closed or removed

Question 6

State the purpose of the landing gear aircraft ground safety pins

Answer 6

Safeties the nose and main landing gear in down position, preventing gear retraction

Question 7

Describe the hazard associated with the canopy static buildup

Answer 7

High voltage of 100,000 volts may buildup and be stored in the windshield and canopy

Question 8

Discuss the canopy static discharge process

Answer 8

Ensure static charge removal kit had daily continuity check

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