Chapter 1, 3, 5 Flashcards

1
Q

WARNING: Flameouts may be encountered following nose down ground operations in excess of _________ when using JP-5, JP-8, or equivalent fuels.

A

10 minutes

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2
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(V) Definition: Primary Fuel

A

A fuel that the aircraft is authorized to use for continuous unrestricted operations.

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3
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(V) Definition: Restricted Fuel

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A fuel that imposes operational restrictions on the aircraft.

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4
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(V) Definition: Emergency Fuel

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A fuel which may be used for a minimum time when no other primary or restricted fuel is available in case of emergency or operational necessity.

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5
Q

Primary Fuels

A

JP-5
JP-8
F-24
TS-1

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6
Q

Restricted Fuels

A

JP-4
JET A-1
JET A
JET B

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7
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Emergency Fuels

A

JP-8 +100
F-27

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8
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If JP-4/JET B is used, the following operational restrictions/considerations apply:

A

“SOH-Refuel”

  1. Single-engine training is prohibited.
  2. Lower operating temperatures, slower accelerations, and shorter range may be experienced.
  3. All takeoffs shall stabilize in a hover with no fuel pressure cautions for a minimum of 10 seconds before transitioning to forward flight.
  4. Due to the vapor qualities of mixed JP-4 and JET B, the next two refuelings with a primary fuel shall be treated as if JP-4/JET B is in the tanks.
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9
Q

When fueling with JP-5 is not possible, helicopters shall not be hangared until the flashpoint of the fuel in the helicopter fuel tanks is above _______.

A

120 F

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10
Q

Initial Tiedown Configuration

A

4 tiedowns, two on each main mount.

Requirement exists just prior to and after shipboard aircraft movement, during shipboard aircraft startup, and immediately after landing aboard ship.

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11
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Permanent Tiedown Configuration

A

12 tiedowns (two on each attachment point)

Required aboard ship when not at flight quarters.

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12
Q

Heavy Weather Tiedown

A

18 tiedowns (three on each attachment point).

Required with weather conditions in which surface winds reach an average velocity of 35 knots or greater and/or sea state of 8 feet, or winds over the deck exceeds 60 knots, pitch exceeds 4 deg or roll exceeds 12 deg.

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13
Q

How long do you need to wait after engine shutdown before checking or servicing engine oil level?

A

20 minutes

Prevents potential engine seal failure upon restarting engine.

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14
Q

How long do you need to wait before checking the APU oil level after APU shutdown?

A

1 hour

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15
Q

What does NATOPS stand for?

A

Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization

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16
Q

What is the scope of NATOPS?

A

It provides the best T/M/S aircraft information and operating instructions for most circumstances. However, no manual can address every situation completely or be a substitute for sound judgement.

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17
Q

Define a ‘Note’

A

Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc. that must be emphasized.

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18
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Define a ‘Caution’

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Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition etc. that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.

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19
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Define a ‘Warning’

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Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc. that may result in injury, death, or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed.

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20
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“Shall”

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Is only used when application of a procedure is mandatory

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21
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“Should”

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Is used only when application of a procedure is recommended.

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22
Q

What are the primary missions of the MH-60R?

A

CANES: Command and Control, ASW, Non-Combat Ops, EW, SUW

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23
Q

What are the secondary missions of the MH-60R?

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HAILFAN: Health Services, Air Warfare, Intel Ops, Logistics, Fleet Support, Amphibious Warfare, Naval Special Warfare

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24
Q

Name the four operational necessity situations in NATOPS.

A
  1. Emergency Fuel: A fuel which may be used for a minimum time when no other primary or restricted fuel is available in case of emergency or operational necessity.
  2. Night VERTREP: [Warning] Night shipboard external cargo operations present serious hazards to personnel and equipment and shall not be conducted except for reasons of operational necessity.
  3. Night HIFR: Operations are extremely demanding and are only permitted for operational necessity.
  4. Rescue via one or two wheels: [Warning] Due to the increased pilot workload associated with one or two wheel landings and the increased potential for mishap, one or two wheel landing operations shall not be conducted except for operational necessity.
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25
Q

“SWEEP” checks

A

Size, slope, suitability, surface
Winds
Escape route
Elevation of LZ
Power

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26
Q

Dual Concurrence Items

A
  1. PCLs
  2. Engine T-Handles
  3. Fuel selectors
  4. Generators
  5. CMPTR PWR switches
  6. EGI PWR switches
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27
Q

SUW / ASW Crew Requirements

A

1x HAC, 1x ATO, 1x SO

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28
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Minimum crew requirements for flights from Air-Capable Ships. (Day vs. Night)

A

DAY VMC shall include a minimum of:
— 2x H2Ps and 1x aircrewman. OR
— 1x HAC, 1x qualified observer, and 1x aircrewman

NIGHT or IMC flights shall include a minimum of:
— 1x HAC, 1x PQM, and one aircrewman

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29
Q

Orientation flight crew requirements

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1x HAC, 1x qualified observer, 1x aircrewman

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30
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FCF crew requirements

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1x FCP, 1x qualified observer, 1x aircrewman or TFO crew member

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31
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Utility Mission (pax transfer, ferry flights) crew requirements

A

1x HAC, 1x PQM, 1x aircrewman

32
Q

Non-Tactical / Fam Flights crew requirements

A

2x H2Ps OR 1x HAC and 1x qualified observer

33
Q

SAR crew requirements

A

1x HAC, 1x PQM, 1x MH-60R aircrew, 1x H-60 search and rescue aircrew

34
Q

What is the purpose of NATOPS?

A

NATOPS program is a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the aircraft mishap rate.

35
Q

Who is the NATOPS model manager?

A

HSM-41

36
Q

MH-60R is manufactured by __________. The avionics are integrated by ___________.

A

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Lockheed Martin

37
Q

SUW cabin seats and pax capacity

A

Cabin Seats: 3
Pax: 2

Notes:

  1. Use of Sonobuoy Launcher Window is prohibited.
  2. Up to five cabin seats may be installed in the Logistics/VERTREP or SAR/MEDEVAC configuration. A maximum of four seats may be occupied in any configuration. Litter installation prevents use of SO console seat and Instructor seat.
  3. The starboard rear seat may be installed if dipping sonar is removed. The center rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar, sonobuoy launcher, and RAST probe are removed. The port rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar and sonobuoy launcher are removed.
38
Q

ASW cabin seats and pax capacity

A

Cabin: 2
Pax: 1

Notes:

  1. Use of Sonobuoy Launcher Window is prohibited.
  2. Up to five cabin seats may be installed in the Logistics/VERTREP or SAR/MEDEVAC configuration. A maximum of four seats may be occupied in any configuration. Litter installation prevents use of SO console seat and Instructor seat.
  3. Due to confined cabin space, dedicated SAR in an ASW configured aircraft equipped with ALFS is not recommended.
39
Q

Logistics / VERTREP cabin seats and pax capacity

A

Cabin: 5 or less
Pax: 3 or less

Notes:

  1. Use of Sonobuoy Launcher Window is prohibited.
  2. Up to five cabin seats may be installed in the Logistics/VERTREP or SAR/MEDEVAC configuration. A maximum of four seats may be occupied in any configuration. Litter installation prevents use of SO console seat and Instructor seat.
  3. The starboard rear seat may be installed if dipping sonar is removed. The center rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar, sonobuoy launcher, and RAST probe are removed. The port rear sear may be installed if the dipping sonar and sonobuoy launcher are removed.
40
Q

SAR / MEDEVAC cabin seats and pax capacity

A

Cabin: 5 or less
Pax: 3 or less

Notes:

  1. Use of Sonobuoy Launcher Window is prohibited.
  2. Up to five cabin seats may be installed in the Logistics/VERTREP or SAR/MEDEVAC configuration. A maximum of four seats may be occupied in any configuration. Litter installation prevents use of SO console seat and Instructor seat.
  3. The starboard rear seat may be installed if dipping sonar is removed. The center rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar, sonobuoy launcher, and RAST probe are removed. The port rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar and sonobuoy launcher are removed.
  4. The LHEP significantly reduces the FOV and success rate of sustaining visual contact with a survivor when performing SAR lookout duties from the SO window. Due to the visual restrictions, dedicated SAR missions should consider removal of the LHEP to enhance probability of detection/sighting of survivor.
  5. Due to decreased area at the cabin door, dedicated SAR with the RHEP installed is not recommended.
41
Q

Dimensions: Overall Length

A

64’ 10”

42
Q

Dimensions: Main Rotor Diameter

A

53’ 8”

43
Q

Dimensions: Tail Rotor Diameter

A

11’ 0”

44
Q

Dimensions: Ground Clearance

A

6.5”

45
Q

Dimensions: Turning Radius

A

41’ 7.7”

46
Q

Dimensions: Clearance for 180 Turn

A

84’ 0”

47
Q

Dimensions: Fuselage Width

A

7’ 9”

48
Q

Who is authorized to perform servicing and handling of aircraft when qualified maintenance personnel are not available?

A

All PQMs and aircrewmen

49
Q

A minimum of _____ feet should be maintained from other aircraft or structures and _____ feet should be maintained from any operating radar set.

A

50, 75

50
Q

To prevent possible fuel cell rupture, fueling pressure from the fuel servicing unit shall not exceed _______ psi.

A

55

51
Q

For planning purposes, a fuel mixture of ____% JP-5 and ____% JP-8 or Jet A-1 will ensure the minimum flashpoint of the fuel mixture is above 120F.

A

70% JP-5
30% JP-8 or Jet A-1

52
Q

The Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) commercial additive PRIST is available in two forms. Which version is not authorized for use?

A

PRIST discharged via aerosol cans is not authorized.

CAUTION: PRIST discharged via aerosol cans may damage fuel system seals and fuel tank materials.

53
Q

When operating with fuel that does not contain FSII, bulk fuel temperature shall be maintained above ______.

A

0 deg C.

54
Q

TS-1 supplied from _____________________ has the approved military additive package and is authorized for use.

A

US and NATO military installations

55
Q

How much does JP-5 weigh? JP-8?

A

JP-5 = 6.8 lb./gal

JP-8 = 6.7 lb./gal

56
Q

How many precheck valves need to be operable to refuel safely?

A

As long as one precheck valve is operative, the aircraft can be refueled safely. If neither precheck valve will secure fuel flow, fueling should be continued only if necessary. If required, proceed with caution in order to prevent rupture of the main fuel tank.

57
Q

The static vertical clearance between the deck and lowest point on the aux tank (not including the fin) shall not be less than _________.

A

12 inches

58
Q

When is servicing the engine oil required? Where do you service it to?

A

When the oil level in the sight glass is less than halfway between the ADD and FULL marks; service to approx. 1” below the FULL mark or adjacent to the top set of bolts on the sight gauge.

59
Q

How long do you have to wait before checking XMSN oil? What is the hot and cold scale?

A

Accurate readings are not possible until 30 min. after shutdown.

Hot scale = 30 min - 2 hrs. after shutdown
Cold scale = 2+ hrs after shutdown

60
Q

Hydraulic reservoirs: Piston movement of up to _______ into the blue (overserviced) zone is acceptable.

A

3/8”

61
Q

What do the stripes on the Utility Hyd Pump indicate?

A

4 = over-serviced
3 = full
2 = refill needed
1 = empty

62
Q

The blade damper accumulator is serviced with a combination of ____________ and ____________.

A

hydraulic fluid and nitrogen

63
Q

Minimum pressure to jettison a full sonobuoy launcher is _________ psi.

A

1,100 psi

64
Q

Sonobuoy launcher fully charged pressure

A

1,175 +/- 25 psi

65
Q

What personnel are required when towing the helicopter?

A

three wing walkers and a qualified brakerider

66
Q

If winds of ______ knots or gusts to ______ knots are expected, fold and secure main rotor blades.

A

45 knots, gusts to 60 knots

67
Q

Hangar and on-deck tie down max gross weight for Air Capable Ships.

A

20,500 lbs.

68
Q

What weight are the chains rated to?

A

12,500 lbs.

69
Q

“May” and “need not”

A

are used only when application of a procedure is optional.

70
Q

“Will”

A

indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.

71
Q

NATOPS HAC requirements

A
  1. Meet the requirements for HAC specified in CNAF
  2. Satisfactorily complete an approved MH-60R HAC PQS syllabus.
72
Q

Minimum pilot currency requirements per NATOPS

A
  1. Maintain a current NATOPS evaluation in model.
  2. Maintain a current instrument rating in accordance with CNAF.
  3. Satisfy night and instrument minimum flying hours as set forth in CNAF.
73
Q

LSO currency requirements

A

two day free deck recoveries every 180 days (day currency)
two night free deck recoveries every 180 days (night currency)

74
Q

List the minimum flight crew requirements for specific flights / missions.

“NFO USS”

A
  • Non-tactical / FAM - 2x H2Ps or 1x HAC, 1x qualified observer
  • FCF - 1x FCP, 1x qualified observer, 1x AW or TFO crew member
  • Orientation - 1x HAC, 1x qualified observer, 1x AW
  • Utility (pax/cargo xfer, ferry etc) - 1x HAC, 1x PQM, 1x AW
  • SAR - 1x HAC, 1x PQM, 1x MH-60R AW, 1x H-60 SAR aircrew
  • SUW/ASW - 1x HAC, 1x ATO, 1x SO
75
Q

6 Notes associated with seating configuration and pax capacity

“L5 ALSS”

A
  1. Use of sonobuoy launcher window is prohibited.
  2. Up to 5 cabin seats may be installed in the Log/VERTREP or SAR/MEDEVAC configuration. A max of 4 seats occupied in any configuration. Litter prevents use of SO and Instructor seat.
  3. The starboard rear seat may be installed if ALFS removed. Center rear seat installed if ALFS, SONO, and RAST removed. Port rear installed if ALFS and SONO removed.
  4. LHEP reduces FOV and success of visual contact with survivor during SAR lookout from SO window. Dedicated SAR missions should consider removal of LHEP to increase probability of detection.
  5. Dedicated SAR in an ASW configured aircraft with ALFS not recommended.
  6. Dedicated SAR with RHEP not recommended.