Block 6 Avionics Division

Question 1

List the ratings which comprise the Avionics Division

Answer 1

AE

AT

Question 2

What are three requirements of a basic electrical circuit?

Answer 2

Voltage
Load
Conducting pathway

Question 3

Describe Ohm’s law

Answer 3

Current runs through conductor between two points directly proportional to voltage across points

Question 4

Define WRA

Answer 4

Weapons Replaceable Assemblies

Question 5

Define SRA

Answer 5

Shop Replaceable Assemblies

Question 6

List the five major causes of avionics corrosion

Answer 6

Moisture
Dirt
Salt
Temperature 
Pollutants

Question 7

Define CASS

Answer 7

Consolidated automated support system

Question 8

Different type of CASS benches

Answer 8

Block 1 - slowest
Block 2
Block 3 - highest speed
E-CASS - newest version, not at FRC Fort Worth

Question 9

Define TACAN

Answer 9

Tactical Air Navigation

Question 10

Purpose of TACAN

Answer 10

Uses bearing system to determine aircraft position and distance

Question 11

Define IFF

Answer 11

Identification friend or foe

Question 12

What are the modes of IFF

Answer 12

Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3a
Mode 4
Mode C
Mode X

Question 13

Mode C of IFF

Answer 13

Used with external pressure altitude digitizer and reports of aircraft altitude

Question 14

Mode 4 of IFF

Answer 14

Provides positive secure friend identification

Question 15

What are the most commonly used radio frequency?

Answer 15

High frequency
Very high frequency
Ultra high frequency

Question 16

State priorities for carrying out Emergency Destruction

Answer 16

Priority 1 - top secret info
Priority 2 - secret info
Priory 3 - confidential info

Question 17

List three categories of batteries used in Naval Aviation

Answer 17

Lead acid
Nickel cadmium
Lithium

Question 18

Define “Thermal Runaway”

Answer 18

Overcharge condition

Question 19

Define RADAR

Answer 19

Radio Detection and Ranging

Question 20

How fast is RADAR mile

Answer 20

12.36 microseconds RF to target and back

Question 21

Define ECM

Answer 21

Electronic Counter Measures

Question 22

Define FLIR

Answer 22

Forward Looking Infra-Red

Question 23

Define ATFLIR

Answer 23

Advanced Target Forward Looking Infra-Red

Question 24

Report Format 350

Answer 24

List of items from issuing activities

Question 25

State who the METCAL Program Manager is designated

Answer 25

By the MO via the MMP

Question 26

Basics materials required for 2M repair

Answer 26

``` Flux Iso alcohol Solder Tooth pick Paper towel / kimwipe ```

Question 27

Explain how a Fuse of circuit protectors work?

Answer 27

Melts internal element before it gets to the other side of system

Question 28

Explain how a Circuit Breaker of circuit protectors work?

Answer 28

Interrupts, can be used multiple times

Question 29

What are the neutralizing agents required for batteries.

Answer 29

Sodium bicarbonate | Distilled white vinegar

Question 30

Describe how Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes batteries?

Answer 30

neutralizes sulfuric acid

Question 31

Describe how Distilled white vinegar neutralizes batteries?

Answer 31

neutralizes potassium hydroxide

Question 32

What are the two types of circuit protectors?

Answer 32

Circuit breaker | Fuse