Clean-up (Ashore)

Question 1

To assist mishap investigators, the preferred method of fiber containment is to wrap the damaged parts in plastic sheets _____________, per L-P-378 or place in plastic bags.

Answer 1

.006 inch thick

Question 2

Tape the sheets or bags in place with aircraft preservation tape, __________________.

Answer 2

MIL-T-22085, Type II

Question 3

As specified in the NAVAIR 01-1A-509, Fixant per MIL-C-81309, Type II can be used as a more permanent
containment procedure. (True or False)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fixant can be applied once all site imminent __________ have been taken care of and the composite temperature
is at ambient.

Answer 4

Hazards

Question 5

Since fixant may mask key fracture surfaces, investigation officials should direct which structures to wrap in
plastic as an alternative to containment with fixant. (True or False)

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Fixant is a surface application only that does not provide fiber stiffness and does not penetrate composite layers.
(True or False)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

After the initial fixant application, ___________ traffic around composite debris.

Answer 7

Minimize

Question 8

Aircraft/facilities/equipment that has been “dosed” with debris from the aircraft fire must be __________ and/
or ________ down.

Answer 8

Vacuumed, washed

Question 9

Do not put power to or start up dosed aircraft or electrical/electronic equipment until ________________ by
vacuuming and/or wash down is completed.

Answer 9

Decontamination

Question 10

______________ of the immediate area of the aircraft wreckage may require vacuuming, washing down, and/
or plowing the debris under.

Answer 10

Decontamination

Question 11

When using a sealed industrial vacuum what type of filter shall be used?

Answer 11

.3 micron HEPA filter

Question 12

Store debris collected in sealed plastic/garbage bags and dispose in accordance with local ______________
____________ __________ requirements or, if needed for accident investigation, store in a remote location.

Answer 12

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 13

If wrapping and secure taping of the aircraft wreckage is not possible, aircraft parked along the planned route must have their canopies and access doors closed and engine inlet and exhaust covered. (True or False)

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Disposable __________ and ______ ______ should be considered for many operations involving mishap investigation/
cleanup.

Answer 14

Coveralls, shoe covers

Question 15

___________ respirator should be worn in areas significantly contaminated with airborne fibers/debris.

Answer 15

Full-face

Question 16

Local solid waste disposal authorities shall be consulted for approved burial sites/techniques for composites or composite-contaminated materials. (True or False)

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Local cognizant industrial hygienist or __________ _____________ representative should be consulted for detailed health hazard control guidance, based upon extent of exposure.

Answer 17

Medical department