CDS

Question 1

CTS details CDS Single Size One Ton Container dispatch?

1. Dims?
2. Chutes and weights?
3. Min density?
4. Min Drop Ht (Agl)?

Answer 1

1. 48”L x 44”W x 60H” (Tolerance -1” L&W, 40”H)
2. SC15 450 - 974 ex Chute
3. 5 kg/Cu ft
4. 420 ft AGL

Question 2

CTS details for CDS Double Size One Ton Container dispatch?

1. Dims?
2. Chutes and weights?
3. Min density?
4. Min Drop Ht (Agl)?

Answer 2

1. 96L” x 44”W x 60”H (Tolerances -1” L & W, 40” min ht)
2. SC15 450 - 974 Kgs
3. 5 kg/Cu ft
4. 420 ft agl

Question 3

CTS details for CDS Fuel Drum One Ton Container dispatch?

1. Dims?
2. Chutes and weights?
3. Min density?
4. Min Drop Ht (Agl)?

Answer 3

1. 48”L x 47”W x 47”H (tolerances -1” L & H, 40” minimum height)
2. SC15 750 - 850 Kgs
3. 5 kg/Cu ft
4. 420 ft agl

Question 4

Maximum load AUW for CDS?

Answer 4

25008 Kgs (inc Chutes)

Question 5

Maximum despatch height and altitude for the SC15?

Answer 5

Height 3500 Ft AGL

8000 ft pressure altitude

Question 6

What must double size loads exceeding 48” height have?

Answer 6

Extension strops or convenient lengths of 3175 Kgs NBC extension loops attached to each net suspension riser to ensure all suspension risers are the same length.

Question 7

How many containers can a separator barrier restrain?

Answer 7

4

Question 8

What issue should three loop assemblies be?

Answer 8

Issue 4 standard or newer.

Question 9

Where must the ratchet handle be positioned on single and double containers?

Answer 9

Outboard close to the FWD face of the container.

Question 10

Where must the ratchet handle be positioned on fuel drum containers?

Answer 10

FWD face of the container, located in the recess between the drums.

Question 11

Where must the bottom of the spanset strap to the top of the baseboard be in inches for barrier SGL & DBL and Fuel Drum containers?

Answer 11

37 inches

Question 12

Where must the bottom of the spanset strap to the top of the baseboard be in inches for an activation container?

1. SGL & DBL
2. Fuel Drum

Answer 12

1. 38 inches

2. 39 inches

Question 13

What is the Max weight per ERG?

Answer 13

4168 Kgs (4 x 1042 Kgs)

Question 14

What is the Max weight per ERG?

Answer 14

4168 Kgs (4 x 1042 Kgs)

Question 15

State the CDS Load Emergency drill?

Answer 15

LOAD EMERGENCY JAMMED LOAD -ALM

RED LIGHT - ON

LOAD SECURE - ALM

Accelerate 150 Kts - PF

Restrain Load - ALM
If load jammed on ramp, restrain load the close if less than 4000 Kgs or carry out landing with ramp open procedure.

Update ZFW & CG with jammed load.

AFTER DROP CHECKLIST - ACTION

Question 16

What is the max weight of a SGL or Dbl CDS container including parachute?

Answer 16

1042 Kgs (974 + 68)