EAWS Flashcards
4 principles of ORM
-Accept risks if benefits outweigh cost
-Accept no unnecessary risk
-Anticipate & manage risk by planning
-Make risk decision at right level
Purpose of Naval Aviation Safety Program
Eliminate hazards & enhance safety awareness of squadron personnel
Functions of Safety Council/Enlisted Safety Council
Set goals, manage assets, & review safety recommendations
Contributions to aviation mishaps
-Human error
-Maintenance & support factors
-Admin
-Malfunctions
-Environment
2 types of chains of commands in the Navy
-Operational chain
-Admin chain
Worldwide responsibilities of 3 CCDRS
-Special operations
-Strategic commands
-Transportation commands
Location of the following fleets:
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
10th
3rd- San Diego, CA
4th- Mayport, FL
5th- Bahrain
6th- Gaeta, Italy
7th- Yokosuka, Japan
10th- Fort Meade, MD
Identify the following:
SECDEF
SECNAV
CNO
SECDEF- Llyod Austin
SECNAV- Carlos Del Toro
CNO- ADM Gilday
Warfare areas of Naval aviation
Recon
Antisubmarine
Logistics support
SAR
Mine warfare
3 levels of war
Tactical
Operational
Strategic
Define tactical warfare
Planning & conduct of battle. Application of concentrated force & offensive action to gain objectives
Define operational warfare
Planning & conduct of campaigns. Assigning missions, tasks, & resources to tactical operations
Define strategic warfare
Art & science of employing national power
Purpose of Naval Intelligence Operations support during peace time
Decision-making process. Centered on focus of effort, identify critical vulnerabilities, & enhance combat effectiveness
2 major components of Naval Logistics
Fleet based- Fleet support
Strategic based- Air & sea assets
Purpose of naval logistics
Ability to move forward & sustain forces at great distances from our shores, critical for military strategy
Importance of planning to Naval Operations
Military action is one of the potential responses to threats to U.S. interests. Crisis-action procedures.
1st shipboard aircraft takeoff
14 November 1910
Pilot: Eugene Ely
Plane: Curtiss Plane
Ship: USS Birmingham
Where plane landed: Willoughby Spit
1st shipboard aircraft landing
Pennsylvania in San Francisco Bay
When is the Naval Aviation birthday
8 May 1911
1st Naval Aviation casualty
20 June 1913
Significance of 22 October 1917
Predecessors of modern day QA representatives
1st aircraft carrier
Original name: The Jupiter
Original type: Coal carrier
Date recommissioned as USS Langley: 20 March 1922
1st jet-powered naval aircraft
F J -1 Fury
1st naval aviator in space
CDR Sheppard
Terms pertaining to motion
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
Newton’s 1st law:
Newton’s 2nd law:
Newton’s 3rd law:
1st law: Inertia
2nd law: Force
3rd law: Action & reaction
Define airfoil
Structure w/ curved surface giving most favorable ratio of lift to drag in flight. Basic form of wings, fins, & horizontal stabilizers
Bernoulli’s principle
Fluid flowing through a tube reaches constriction. Lift is accomplished by difference in airflow across airfoil.
Weather warnings
Small craft:
Gale:
Storm:
Tropical depression:
Tropical storm:
Hurricane:
Severe thunderstorm:
Tornado:
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
Aerodynamic terms
Lift
Weight
Drag
Thrust
Longitudinal axis
Lateral axis
Vertical axis
Define autorotation
Allows helicopter to land safely from altitude w/o engine power
3 primary movements of aircraft by axis
Pitch
Roll
Yaw
Flight control surfaces
Flap
Spoiler
Speed brakes
Slats
Explain angle of attack
Airfoil meets the flow of air. Measured in units.
Basic hydraulic system
Reservoir
Pump
Tubing
Selector valve
Actuating unit
Main components of landing gear
Shock strut assembly
Tires
Wheel brake assembly
Retracting & Extending mechanism
Side struts & supports
5 basic sections of jet engine
Intake
Compressor
Combustion Chamber
Turbine Section
Exhaust Cone
4 engine systems
Turbojet
Turboshaft
Turboprop
Turbofan
Purpose of afterburners
Provides increase in thrust for supersonic flight, takeoff, & combat situations
Which fuel is approved for naval vessels?
JP 5
Purpose of Auxiliary Power Unit
Power units furnish electrical power when engine-driven generators aren’t operating.
What does icing do to aircraft?
Malfunctions everything
List armaments
Bombs
Rockets
Missiles
Mines
Torpedoes
Avionics terms
Voltage: Electromotive force
Current: Flow of electrons
Resistance: Reduces current
Define aircraft handling
Any movement of aircraft
Purpose of aircraft taxi signals
Paved areas to move between parking aprons, runways, & airfield services
Vehicle speed limits on flight line
3 MPH
Maximum towing speed
5 MPH
Personnel required for aircraft movement
Move director
Brake rider
Chock walker
Safety observers
Tractor driver
4 categories of tie down
Initial: 45 knots, 6 chains
Normal: 45 knots, 9 chains
Moderate weather: 46-60 knots, 14 chains
Heavy weather: 60 knots, 20 chains
Safety hazard areas
Intakes
Exhaust
Propellers
Rotor blades
Hot brakes
Chapters in Naval Aviation Maintenance Program
Ch3
Ch6
Ch7
Ch10
Ch13
Appendix A
Appendix E
Ch3: Maintenance
Ch6: Production divisions
Ch7: QA
Ch10: Naval Aviation Maintenance
Ch13: Naval Aviation Logistics
Appendix A: Acronyms
Appendix E: Document coding
3 levels of aviation maintenance
Organizational
Intermediate
Depot
Functional Check Flight
Determines airframe, power plants, accessories, & equip are working in accordance w/ standards
Types of inspections
Daily
Turnaround
Special
Conditional
Phase
Acceptance
Transfer
Who’s authorized to sign off aircraft logbook entries?
Maintenance officer
Asst. Maintenance officer
Maintenance material control officer
Maintenance master chief
Production LCPO
Define concept of QA
Process of systemic inspection & monitoring to verify standards.
Key personnel in PRI-FLY
Air boss
Mini boss
LSO
Phone talker
Define these embarked aircraft
V-22
F-35B
AV-8B
MH-53
MH-60S
UH-1N
AH-1W
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
LSO responsibilities for AV-8B ops
Calculates wind over deck, footage marks, nozzle angle, & trim for safe ops
Jersey color functions:
Yellow
Blue
Red
Green
Purple
Brown
White
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
What’s in a flotation vest
Firefly beacon that flashes when wet, dye mark for aircraft to locate, & man overboard indicator
Personnel in flight deck control
Aircraft handling officer
Fuels rep
Phone talker
Elevator operator
Weapons personnel
Squadron rep
Personnel in emergency event
Air Bos’n: Supervises
Crash LCPO: Assets Air Bos’n
Crash LPO: In charge of crew & gear
Flight deck markings
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
How many CONFLAG stations onboard?
3
Who operates the elevators?
Assault, V1, V3
Define AFOSS
Aviation Fuels Operational Sequencing System
NATOPS Manual
80T-106
80T-109
80T-113
80R-114
80R-114.1
80R-19
80T-122
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
Positions in AATCC
Plotter
Status Board Keeper
Final Controller
Departure Controller
Assault Controller
Marshal Controller
Approach Controller
AATCC Supervisor
AATCC Watch Officer
5 sections in TACC
Air traffic control
Helicopter coordination
Air support control
Plans & support
Air defense coordination
Key personnel for flight ops in OPS department
Operations officer
Air operations officer
AATCC officer
CIC officer
TAO
Define airfoil
Cross-sectional shape of wing or blade providing aerodynamic force
Key personnel in AIMD
MO
AMO
MMCO
Maintenance master chief
Department LCPO
AIMD Divisions
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)
Purpose of AIMD
Provide management, staff, & intermediate maintenance support for embarked aircraft
Objective of NAMP
Achieve & continually improve aviation material readiness & safety established by the CNO
Responsibilities of maintenance admin division
Plan, schedule, & coordinate workloads, inspections, mods, & equipment
Aircraft inspection intervals
Daily (72 hrs)
Turnaround (24 hrs)
Special (interval of days)
Conditional
Acceptance
Transfer
Purpose of QA
Prevent occurrence of defects
2 types of altimeters
Barometric
RADAR
3 types of indicators
Rate of Climb
Altitude Indicator
Turn & bank
Responsibilities of Ground Support Equipment divisions
(AS) perform preventive & corrective maintenance on aviation. Provide training in operation & maintenance of aviation support equipment
