Chapter 7 Flashcards
What does the crash and salvage LCPO do?
He assist the Air Boatswain as well as COORDINATES aircraft crash and salvage actives.
Who is responsible for the overall direction of the crash crew in handling of aircraft emergencies?
The Air Boatswain
What is the job of the crash LPO?
He assist the LCPO as well as SUPERVISES all crash activities. The LPO should also make sure that all crash equipment is immediately available
What is a CVCC?
The Carrier Vessel Crash Crane also known as A/S32A-35A.
What is the maximum travel speed of the A/S32A-35A?
5 Mph unloaded and 3 mph loaded
What is the basic weight of the CVCC?
133,500 pounds
What is the lifting capacity of the A/S32A-35A?
Main hoist - 75,000 pounds
Auxiliary hoist- 10,000 pounds
What is the the safe working load for the crash forklift( 20 K)?
20,000 pounds with 24 inch load center
What is the Crash forklift used for?
Very valuable in situations when there has been a collapse of landing gear
What is lifting capacity of the hanger deck crash crane?
15,000 pounds
What is the boom adapter?
This is used with crash fork lift to prevent further strict ail damage to aircraft in lifting ops
How often must the forklift boom adapter be tested?
It must be load tested annually
How many crash dollies do aircraft carries have and how many adapters?
4 dollies
2 adapters- concave and flat
The dollies are capable of supporting how much weight?
32,000 pounds
What is the required number of belly
Bands?
Two 20ft, two 30ft, two 40 ft, and two 50ft
8 total
How often must should slings made from E-28 nylon tape be replaced?
6 years if unused and 3 if used or has a cut or tear larger than 1/4 inche
What are the three types of of aircraft jacks?
Variable height tripod
Fixed height tripod
Hand carried
Shackles that are made of forged steel when welded breaking strength will be reduced by how
Much?
30%
What are the 3 types of blades on a forcible entry saw?
Abrasive Diamond Carbide tip Also 10 spare saw blades for each portable should be maintained to Support crash and salvage operations
Tiedowns Are used in crash in salvage operations to secure aircraft
to dollies.
What is the capacity of the the Tiedowns?
10,000 lbs
They are adjustable from 10 to 30 ft
What is theUniversal Salvage Harness are constructed of what?
The harness is made out of woven polyester and is 9 feet long and 5 inches wide
What is the weight capacity of the Universal Aircraft Wheel Ramp?
32,000 Lbs
Which way should you face when recusing a pilot from the cockpit of a burning jet?
Face AFT to lessen the chance of
Firing the ejection seat or being injured if the seat explodes
How should you secure the
Ejection seat when performing a rescue?
It should succeed with head knocker or by inserting a safety pin
The aircraft salvage platform has a safe working load of what?
1,000 lbs and should be tested annually
What are some methods for handling batteries that have a thermal runaway?
- If flame is present us halon 1211 or CO2
- If no flame but smoke, fumes, or electrolyte is being emitted from battery or vent, use water fog to lower battery temperature
