EAWS Flashcards

1
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4 principles of ORM

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-Accept risks if benefits outweigh cost
-Accept no unnecessary risk
-Anticipate & manage risk by planning
-Make risk decision at right level

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Purpose of Naval Aviation Safety Program

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Eliminate hazards & enhance safety awareness of squadron personnel

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3
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Functions of Safety Council/Enlisted Safety Council

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Set goals, manage assets, & review safety recommendations

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4
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Contributions to aviation mishaps

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-Human error
-Maintenance & support factors
-Admin
-Malfunctions
-Environment

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5
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2 types of chains of commands in the Navy

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-Operational chain
-Admin chain

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6
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Worldwide responsibilities of 3 CCDRS

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-Special operations
-Strategic commands
-Transportation commands

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7
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Location of the following fleets:
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
10th

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3rd- San Diego, CA
4th- Mayport, FL
5th- Bahrain
6th- Gaeta, Italy
7th- Yokosuka, Japan
10th- Fort Meade, MD

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8
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Identify the following:
SECDEF
SECNAV
CNO

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SECDEF- Llyod Austin
SECNAV- Carlos Del Toro
CNO- ADM Gilday

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9
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Warfare areas of Naval aviation

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Recon
Antisubmarine
Logistics support
SAR
Mine warfare

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10
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3 levels of war

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Tactical
Operational
Strategic

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11
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Define tactical warfare

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Planning & conduct of battle. Application of concentrated force & offensive action to gain objectives

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12
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Define operational warfare

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Planning & conduct of campaigns. Assigning missions, tasks, & resources to tactical operations

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13
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Define strategic warfare

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Art & science of employing national power

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14
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Purpose of Naval Intelligence Operations support during peace time

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Decision-making process. Centered on focus of effort, identify critical vulnerabilities, & enhance combat effectiveness

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15
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2 major components of Naval Logistics

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Fleet based- Fleet support
Strategic based- Air & sea assets

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16
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Purpose of naval logistics

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Ability to move forward & sustain forces at great distances from our shores, critical for military strategy

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17
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Importance of planning to Naval Operations

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Military action is one of the potential responses to threats to U.S. interests. Crisis-action procedures.

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18
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1st shipboard aircraft takeoff

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14 November 1910
Pilot: Eugene Ely
Plane: Curtiss Plane
Ship: USS Birmingham
Where plane landed: Willoughby Spit

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19
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1st shipboard aircraft landing

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Pennsylvania in San Francisco Bay

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20
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When is the Naval Aviation birthday

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8 May 1911

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21
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1st Naval Aviation casualty

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20 June 1913

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22
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Significance of 22 October 1917

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Predecessors of modern day QA representatives

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23
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1st aircraft carrier

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Original name: The Jupiter
Original type: Coal carrier
Date recommissioned as USS Langley: 20 March 1922

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24
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1st jet-powered naval aircraft

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F J -1 Fury

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25
Q

1st naval aviator in space

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CDR Sheppard

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26
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Terms pertaining to motion

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Inertia: Remain at rest until acted upon by outside force
Acceleration: Change in speed
Speed: Rate of movement by distance measured
Velocity: Speed at given time & direction

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27
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Newton’s 1st law:
Newton’s 2nd law:
Newton’s 3rd law:

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1st law: Inertia
2nd law: Force
3rd law: Action & reaction

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28
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Define airfoil

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Structure w/ curved surface giving most favorable ratio of lift to drag in flight. Basic form of wings, fins, & horizontal stabilizers

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29
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Bernoulli’s principle

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Fluid flowing through a tube reaches constriction. Lift is accomplished by difference in airflow across airfoil.

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30
Q

Weather warnings
Small craft:
Gale:
Storm:
Tropical depression:
Tropical storm:
Hurricane:
Severe thunderstorm:
Tornado:

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Small craft: 33 knots
Gale: 34-47 knots
Storm: 48 knots
Tropical depression: 33 knots
Tropical storm: 34 - 63 knots
Severe thunderstorm: 50 knots w/ 3/4 in hail
Tornado: 100-250 knots

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31
Q

Aerodynamic terms

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Lift
Weight
Drag
Thrust
Longitudinal axis
Lateral axis
Vertical axis

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32
Q

Define autorotation

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Allows helicopter to land safely from altitude w/o engine power

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33
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3 primary movements of aircraft by axis

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Pitch
Roll
Yaw

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34
Q

Flight control surfaces

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Flap
Spoiler
Speed brakes
Slats

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35
Q

Explain angle of attack

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Airfoil meets the flow of air. Measured in units.

36
Q

Basic hydraulic system

A

Reservoir
Pump
Tubing
Selector valve
Actuating unit

37
Q

Main components of landing gear

A

Shock strut assembly
Tires
Wheel brake assembly
Retracting & Extending mechanism
Side struts & supports

38
Q

5 basic sections of jet engine

A

Intake
Compressor
Combustion Chamber
Turbine Section
Exhaust Cone

39
Q

4 engine systems

A

Turbojet
Turboshaft
Turboprop
Turbofan

40
Q

Purpose of afterburners

A

Provides increase in thrust for supersonic flight, takeoff, & combat situations

41
Q

Which fuel is approved for naval vessels?

A

JP 5

42
Q

Purpose of Auxiliary Power Unit

A

Power units furnish electrical power when engine-driven generators aren’t operating.

43
Q

What does icing do to aircraft?

A

Malfunctions everything

44
Q

List armaments

A

Bombs
Rockets
Missiles
Mines
Torpedoes

45
Q

Avionics terms

A

Voltage: Electromotive force
Current: Flow of electrons
Resistance: Reduces current

46
Q

Define aircraft handling

A

Any movement of aircraft

47
Q

Purpose of aircraft taxi signals

A

Paved areas to move between parking aprons, runways, & airfield services

48
Q

Vehicle speed limits on flight line

A

3 MPH

49
Q

Maximum towing speed

A

5 MPH

50
Q

Personnel required for aircraft movement

A

Move director
Brake rider
Chock walker
Safety observers
Tractor driver

51
Q

4 categories of tie down

A

Initial: 45 knots, 6 chains
Normal: 45 knots, 9 chains
Moderate weather: 46-60 knots, 14 chains
Heavy weather: 60 knots, 20 chains

52
Q

Safety hazard areas

A

Intakes
Exhaust
Propellers
Rotor blades
Hot brakes

53
Q

Chapters in Naval Aviation Maintenance Program
Ch3
Ch6
Ch7
Ch10
Ch13
Appendix A
Appendix E

A

Ch3: Maintenance
Ch6: Production divisions
Ch7: QA
Ch10: Naval Aviation Maintenance
Ch13: Naval Aviation Logistics
Appendix A: Acronyms
Appendix E: Document coding

54
Q

3 levels of aviation maintenance

A

Organizational
Intermediate
Depot

55
Q

Functional Check Flight

A

Determines airframe, power plants, accessories, & equip are working in accordance w/ standards

56
Q

Types of inspections

A

Daily
Turnaround
Special
Conditional
Phase
Acceptance
Transfer

57
Q

Who’s authorized to sign off aircraft logbook entries?

A

Maintenance officer
Asst. Maintenance officer
Maintenance material control officer
Maintenance master chief
Production LCPO

58
Q

Define concept of QA

A

Process of systemic inspection & monitoring to verify standards.

59
Q

Key personnel in PRI-FLY

A

Air boss
Mini boss
LSO
Phone talker

60
Q

Define these embarked aircraft
V-22
F-35B
AV-8B
MH-53
MH-60S
UH-1N
AH-1W

A

V-22: Osprey logistic support
F-35B: Fighter
AV-8B: Fighter attack
MH-53: Helicopter mine countermeasures
MH-60S: Helicopter anti-submarine
UH-1N: Helicopter combat support
AH-1W: Helicopter combat support

61
Q

LSO responsibilities for AV-8B ops

A

Calculates wind over deck, footage marks, nozzle angle, & trim for safe ops

62
Q

Jersey color functions:
Yellow
Blue
Red
Green
Purple
Brown
White

A

Yellow: Landing Signal Enlisted/Director
Blue: Chock & Chain
Red: Crash & Salvage
Green: GSE, trouble shooter, Media, Maintenance
Purple: Fuels
Brown: Plane captain
White: QA, LSO, Combat cargo

63
Q

What’s in a flotation vest

A

Firefly beacon that flashes when wet, dye mark for aircraft to locate, & man overboard indicator

64
Q

Personnel in flight deck control

A

Aircraft handling officer
Fuels rep
Phone talker
Elevator operator
Weapons personnel
Squadron rep

65
Q

Personnel in emergency event

A

Air Bos’n: Supervises
Crash LCPO: Assets Air Bos’n
Crash LPO: In charge of crew & gear

66
Q

Flight deck markings

A

Foul line: 72 in x 2 in red & white lines for safe parking
Trim line: Yellow line for AV-8B launch
Landing spot: Crow’s foot for safe lineup & recovery of helicopters

67
Q

How many CONFLAG stations onboard?

A

3

68
Q

Who operates the elevators?

A

Assault, V1, V3

69
Q

Define AFOSS

A

Aviation Fuels Operational Sequencing System

70
Q

NATOPS Manual
80T-106
80T-109
80T-113
80R-114
80R-114.1
80R-19
80T-122

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80T-106: Guide for launch & recovery
80T-109: Refueling
80T-113: Approved hand signals
80R-114: Firefighting & Rescue
80R-114.1: Emergency rescue
80R-19: Crash & salvage
80T-122: Helicopter operations

71
Q

Positions in AATCC

A

Plotter
Status Board Keeper
Final Controller
Departure Controller
Assault Controller
Marshal Controller
Approach Controller
AATCC Supervisor
AATCC Watch Officer

72
Q

5 sections in TACC

A

Air traffic control
Helicopter coordination
Air support control
Plans & support
Air defense coordination

73
Q

Key personnel for flight ops in OPS department

A

Operations officer
Air operations officer
AATCC officer
CIC officer
TAO

74
Q

Define airfoil

A

Cross-sectional shape of wing or blade providing aerodynamic force

75
Q

Key personnel in AIMD

A

MO
AMO
MMCO
Maintenance master chief
Department LCPO

76
Q

AIMD Divisions

A

IM1: Admin, QA (AZ)
IM2: Power plants, airframes, paraloft (AD, AM, PR)
IM3: Battery shop, Micro repair, Armament (AT, AE, AO)
IM4: Ground support (AS)

77
Q

Purpose of AIMD

A

Provide management, staff, & intermediate maintenance support for embarked aircraft

78
Q

Objective of NAMP

A

Achieve & continually improve aviation material readiness & safety established by the CNO

79
Q

Responsibilities of maintenance admin division

A

Plan, schedule, & coordinate workloads, inspections, mods, & equipment

80
Q

Aircraft inspection intervals

A

Daily (72 hrs)
Turnaround (24 hrs)
Special (interval of days)
Conditional
Acceptance
Transfer

81
Q

Purpose of QA

A

Prevent occurrence of defects

82
Q

2 types of altimeters

A

Barometric
RADAR

83
Q

3 types of indicators

A

Rate of Climb
Altitude Indicator
Turn & bank

84
Q

Responsibilities of Ground Support Equipment divisions

A

(AS) perform preventive & corrective maintenance on aviation. Provide training in operation & maintenance of aviation support equipment

85
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