Block 7 - EA-18G ALSS/EGRESS Flashcards
Identify the minimum requirements for aircrew PPE
- Flight suit
- Aviator boots
- Anti-g garment
- Helmet
- Survival radio/beacon
- Gloves
- ID tags
- Knife
- Survival kit
- Flashlight
- Life preserver
- Laser eye protection
Purpose of the Environmental Control System (ECS)
Used to help make the pilot comfortable
Used for cooling avionics
Purpose of the Oxygen Mask
Provides oxygen to the pilot
Operates at depths up to 16 ft
Type of Oxygen Regulator
CRU-103/P
Chest mounted
Type of Life Preserver
LPU-36/P - floatation collar device
Flu-8B/P - automatic/manual inflation assembly
Purpose of the Anti-g suit
Inflates to apply pressure on the body and restrict the downward flow of blood to prevent blacking out
Purpose of the Egress System Checkout Certification Program
Done to ensure and inform crew the dangers of working in and around the cockpit
Define Hypoxia
Lack of oxygen
Define Anoxia
Death due to lack of oxygen
Two types of Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (ABO)
Type 1 - Gaseous oxygen (older system)
Type 2 - Liquid oxygen
Purpose of the Dry Bay Suppression system (DBFSS)
Suppresses fire to prevent further spreading of fire
- 14 optical sensors
- 6 dry bay extinguishers
- Fire suppression control alarm
Purpose of the Parachute Harness Sensing Release Unit (PHSRU)
When activated by sea water, it releases the parachute from the seat to prevent pilot from drowning
Type of ejection seat in the Growler
SJU-17A (V) 2/A
What are the two modes of operation for the canopy system?
- Normal
- Emergency
Explain the Bleed Air System
Supplies hot, high pressure engine bleed air for the:
- ECS
- OBOGS
- External fuel tank pressurizatoin
Explain the Air Cycle Conditioning System
Cools and conditions engine bleed air for use in ECS and other systems
Explain the On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)
Used to generate and distribute oxygen the crew
Other contaminants are thrown overboard
Explain the Emergency Oxygen System
Located under the seat, is about 100 cubic inches and provides pilot about 10 min of oxygen
Discuss the saftey precautions that apply to the Canopy Operation
- Do not leave canopy in a medium position. ensure the canopy is all the up or closed
- Do not use battery power to open canopy below 0 degrees F
