Chapter 6.6 - Environmental Consideration and Survival Flashcards
Name three distinctive variables of sounds?
- Frequency.
- Intensity.
- Duration.
What is the measurement of Frequency?
Hertz (Hz).
Frequency is also known as what?
Pitch.
What is the Frequency range that humans can hear?
20 to 20,000 Hz.
What is the measurement of Sound Intensity?
Decibels (dB).
What is the Intensity range in Decibels associated with Aviation?
20 to 160 dB.
If a Pilot can’t hear ‘x’ amount of Decibels, they may already be experiencing hearing loss. What is ‘x’?
25 dB.
The potential for causing hearing damage is determined by what of a sound (2)?
- Duration.
- Intensity.
What is the Intensity range in a small Single-Engine Aircraft Cockpit?
70 to 90 dB.
Name two types of categorised noises?
- Steady Noise.
- Impulse/Blast Noise.
What and how long is Steady Noise (2)?
- Continuous noise of sudden or gradual onset.
- Lasts for more than 1 second.
What and how long is Impulse/Blast Noise (2)?
- Noise pulses of sudden onset that exceeds the intensity of 140 dB.
- Less than 1 second.
Name an example of a Steady Noise with regards to an Aircraft?
Propeller/Engine.
The maximum permissible continuous exposure level to Steady Noise in a working environment is usually quoted as ‘x’ dB for a maximum of ‘x’ hours?
- 90 dB.
- 8 hours.
True or False. Impulse/Blast Noise can rupture a person’s eardrum?
True.
When can Ear Discomfort be experienced?
Exposure of 120 dB Steady Noise.
When can Ear Pain be experienced?
130 dB Steady Noise.