Chute/Environmental ?'s Flashcards
What are the various styles of personnel parachutes?
Seat, chest, back, and recovery.
The max airspeed that an ACES II system can operate?
600 knots.
What are the MAJOR components of the BA?
Canopy, pack and harness, & automatic ripchord release.
What are the MINOR components that make up the parachute assembly of the recovery parachute?
Pilot parachute, bridal line, & ripchord assembly.
Describe the C-9 canopy.
Multicolored, 28ft diameter, flat circular.
What type of C-9 quick release is on the BA?
PCU-4/P
What type of malfunction is caused by excessive opening forces?
Broken lines.
What is the ideal environment to work on parachutes?
75 F 60%
Why is controlling the humidity and temperature important?
Prevents static electricity in canopy cloth.
What type of PPE is NOT used in drying tower?
Steel toe shoes.
What % range of the manufacturers rated load do you apply to a hoist during a load test?
100-125
Who is responsible for ensuring all chutes on the aircraft have been inspected prior to flight?
Aircraft commander.
An AFE specialist determines if the aneroid of the Scot release is leaking if the…
aneroid edge is no longer visible.
When performing a routine inspection on personnel parachutes, the ejector snaps pull force must be what?
7 +- 2 lbs.
Within how many hours may chute components be used again if they are completely rinsed after being immersed in salt water?
24.
