Chapter 7

Question 0

What does the crash and salvage LCPO do?

Answer 0

He assist the Air Boatswain as well as COORDINATES aircraft crash and salvage actives.

Question 1

Who is responsible for the overall direction of the crash crew in handling of aircraft emergencies?

Answer 1

The Air Boatswain

Question 2

What is the job of the crash LPO?

Answer 2

He assist the LCPO as well as SUPERVISES all crash activities. The LPO should also make sure that all crash equipment is immediately available

Question 3

What is a CVCC?

Answer 3

The Carrier Vessel Crash Crane also known as A/S32A-35A.

Question 4

What is the maximum travel speed of the A/S32A-35A?

Answer 4

5 Mph unloaded and 3 mph loaded

Question 5

What is the basic weight of the CVCC?

Answer 5

133,500 pounds

Question 6

What is the lifting capacity of the A/S32A-35A?

Answer 6

Main hoist - 75,000 pounds

Auxiliary hoist- 10,000 pounds

Question 7

What is the the safe working load for the crash forklift( 20 K)?

Answer 7

20,000 pounds with 24 inch load center

Question 8

What is the Crash forklift used for?

Answer 8

Very valuable in situations when there has been a collapse of landing gear

Question 9

What is lifting capacity of the hanger deck crash crane?

Answer 9

15,000 pounds

Question 10

What is the boom adapter?

Answer 10

This is used with crash fork lift to prevent further strict ail damage to aircraft in lifting ops

Question 11

How often must the forklift boom adapter be tested?

Answer 11

It must be load tested annually

Question 12

How many crash dollies do aircraft carries have and how many adapters?

Answer 12

4 dollies

2 adapters- concave and flat

Question 13

The dollies are capable of supporting how much weight?

Answer 13

32,000 pounds

Question 14

What is the required number of belly

Bands?

Answer 14

Two 20ft, two 30ft, two 40 ft, and two 50ft

8 total

Question 15

How often must should slings made from E-28 nylon tape be replaced?

Answer 15

6 years if unused and 3 if used or has a cut or tear larger than 1/4 inche

Question 16

What are the three types of of aircraft jacks?

Answer 16

Variable height tripod
Fixed height tripod
Hand carried

Question 17

Shackles that are made of forged steel when welded breaking strength will be reduced by how
Much?

Answer 17

30%

Question 18

What are the 3 types of blades on a forcible entry saw?

Answer 18

Abrasive
Diamond 
Carbide tip
Also 10 spare saw blades for each portable should be maintained to
Support crash and salvage operations

Question 19

Tiedowns Are used in crash in salvage operations to secure aircraft
to dollies.
What is the capacity of the the Tiedowns?

Answer 19

10,000 lbs

They are adjustable from 10 to 30 ft

Question 20

What is theUniversal Salvage Harness are constructed of what?

Answer 20

The harness is made out of woven polyester and is 9 feet long and 5 inches wide

Question 21

What is the weight capacity of the Universal Aircraft Wheel Ramp?

Answer 21

32,000 Lbs

Question 22

Which way should you face when recusing a pilot from the cockpit of a burning jet?

Answer 22

Face AFT to lessen the chance of

Firing the ejection seat or being injured if the seat explodes

Question 23

How should you secure the

Ejection seat when performing a rescue?

Answer 23

It should succeed with head knocker or by inserting a safety pin

Question 24

The aircraft salvage platform has a safe working load of what?

Answer 24

1,000 lbs and should be tested annually

Question 25

What are some methods for handling batteries that have a thermal runaway?

Answer 25

1. If flame is present us halon 1211 or CO2
2. If no flame but smoke, fumes, or electrolyte is being emitted from battery or vent, use water fog to lower battery temperature