EAWS Flashcards
state the overall aircraft dimensions of the P-8A.
wingspan - 123’6”
length - 129’6”
height - 42’9”
define the P-8A safety diamond.
Nose, wing, tail, wing and back to the nose.
what primary material is used on the nose radome?
fiberglass.
state the primary flight control surfaces.
ailerons, elevators, rudder.
what indication is given by the stall warning system?
the control column shakes.
state the purpose of the anitskid/autobrake system.
prevent the brakes from locking and aircraft skid.
what method is used to de-ice the raked wingtips?
electro-magnetic expulsive.
state the purpose of flight deck window heat.
prevent ice and fog, increase impact strength.
state the purpose of the section 48 access and blowout door.
access to section 48 components.
which lights should be flashing while the engines are running?
anti-collision lights.
state the nomenclature of the P-8A engine
cfm56-7b
state the amount of thrust the P-8A engine produces.
27,300 lbs
state the purpose of the low pressure compressor.
increase speed of air through the engine.
state the purpose of the high pressure compressor.
increase pressure to the combustion chamber.
state the purpose of the APU.
provides bleed air, electrical power and pneumatic power.
state the purpose of the IDG oil cooler.
a heat exchanger which uses engine fuel to cool IDG oil.
the ignition system is utilized at what time?
engine start, take off and landing, in-flight start, in-flight bad weather.
what are the two components in the fuel pump assembly?
pump and filter.
which fuel tank usually supplies fuel to the APU?
main 1
list the P-8A tank groups.
M1, M2, CTR, FWD and AFT.
state the total fuel capacity of the P-8A.
10,856 gallons
state the purpose of the OBIGGS system.
provides NEA to the tanks and form of fuel transfer.
which tank cells comprise the forward tank group?
4, 5, and 6
which tank cells comprise the aft tank group?
7, 8, 9 and 10
the fuel temperature indicating system measures fuel temperature in which fuel tanks?
M1, M2 and center
describe the interaction between the IDG oil and the engine feed fuel flow.
heat exchangers use engine fuel to cool IDG oil.
the pneumatic system supplies pressurized air to which systems?
engine starts, air conditioning, inlet cowl anti-ice, water tanks, hydraulics, and wing thermal anti-ice.
state the sources of pneumatic power.
engines, APU and external.
state the maximum allowable altitude.
8,000 feet
state the purpose of the cabin pressure relief system.
prevent from over pressurization.
the oxygen system supplies 19 persons oxygen for a minimum of how many minutes?
25
state pascals law.
pressurized liquid within a container will move undiminished in all directions.
name the hydraulic fluid utilized in the P-8A.
skydrol.
state the 3 independent hydraulic systems.
a, b and standby.
what are the sources of power for the main hydraulic systems?
a and b
which systems does the standby hydraulic system supply alternate hydraulic pressure to?
thrust reversers, leading edge slats and flaps, the rudder.
name the systems which receive pressurized fluid from the main and auxiliary hydraulic systems?
thrust reversers, PTU, landing gear, nose steering, main brakes, primary and secondary flight controls, uarrsi, weapons bay doors and hydraulic pressure indicating system.
state the 3 subsystems of the water and waste removal.
potable water, air supply, and waste disposal.
potable water is supplied to what areas?
lavatory and galley.
the waste disposal system removes waste from what areas?
lavatory, galley and door sill drains.
what conditions are monitored by the fire protection system?
engine overheat, engine fire detection, APU fire detection, wheel well fire detection and wing/body overheat detection.
what indications are received in the flight compartment when an APU or engine fire/overheat is detected?
master warning, cms, warning bell and APU light.
what gas is utilized for extinguishing a fire in the engine compartment?
halon
what type of portable fire extinguishers are utilized inside the aircraft?
halon
state the purpose of DBFPS.
sense and suppress fire within the dry bay areas of the aircraft.
state the purpose of the vapor purge systems.
aux tank leak detection.
what effects can electrical shock have on the human body?
disrupt electrical functions, heart and lung failure, injury or death.
state the two types of voltage.
AC and DC
name the sources of AC power on the aircraft.
IDGs, APU generator, external power and static inverter.
name the sources of DC power on the aircraft.
batteries and transformer rectifier units.
what is the unit of measure for electrical current?
amperes (amps)
define resistance.
opposition (ohms)
define ohms law.
the current through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage between 2 points.
voltage = current x resistance.
define frequency.
complete alternations per second in AC.
define electrical bus.
central point which distributes voltage.
define circuit breaker.
over current protection which can be reset.
define fuse.
over current protection which cannot be reset.
define relay.
electrically activated switch which controls distribution.
state the output of the IDGs.
180 KVA, 115 VAC, 522 AMPs, 400hz and 3 phase.
state the two batteries utilized on the aircraft.
main and auxiliary.
state the purpose of the transformer rectifier units.
convert 115 VAC/400hz to 28 VDC.
how long will the main and aux batteries provide power after the loss of all AC power?
30 minutes
state the purpose of the mach airspeed warning system.
overspeed alert in flight station.
state the two primary functions of the air data inertial reference system.
airspeed and barometric pressure.
what information is displayed on the pilots heads-up display?
pitch, roll, artificial horizon, heading, altitude, airspeed, flight path and flight path acceleration.
state the purpose of the traffic alert and collision avoidance system.
safe air traffic seperation.
what 3 functions does the flight management computer system perform?
navigation, performance and guidance.
state the purpose of the static discharger.
decrease radio receiver interference.
state the nomenclature of the P-8A radar.
APY-10
state the purpose of the early warning and self protection system.
defense against radar and infrared guided weapons.
state the purpose of the ALE-47 counter measures dispensing system.
expendable weapon decoys.
what is the sms and what is its purpose?
stores management system. release, carry and control of weapon stores.
what is the stores management computer?
central control point for weapon stores.
what is the stores management weapons control panel?
controls the release of buoys, jettison and weapons bay door.
what is the stores management MCDS - ordnance panel?
controls the SMS and provides human interface in the flight station.
what is the stores management control wheel release switch?
the pilot/co-pilot weapon release.
what is the APS and what is its primary function?
aft pneumatic system. pressurizes SLS for buoy launch.
what are the components of the weapons bay stores system and what do they provide?
bomb rack units and APS.
what is the SLS?
sonobuoy launch system.
what is the SCU?
interface between SMS and weapons bay.
what is the SRL?
holds and launches buoys.
what is the SSL?
individual launch of buoys.
what is the SLT?
sonobuoys launch tube.
what is the gate valve?
prevents the loss of aircraft pressure when launching buoys.
what is the away sensor?
monitors buoy release.
what is the storage rack?
holds 48 buoys.
what is the free fall shoot?
ability to drop buoys without pressurization.
what is the purpose of the wing pylon and where are they located?
secure bomb rack units.
where are the forward fuselage stores and how do they function?
forward of the engines, underneath the fuselage. operated with bomb rack units.
kill stores consist of what items?
torpedos, mines, bombs, rockets and missiles.
what are the characteristics of an AGM?
all weather anti-ship missile.
what are the characteristics of an ATM?
air training missile.
what are the characteristics of a CATM?
captive air training missile.
what are the characteristics of DATM?
dummy air training missile.
what are the mines carried by the P-8A?
mk65 (2000lb influence actuated) mk56 (2000lb magnetic, pressure influenced) mk62 (500lb influence actuated) mk63 (1000lb influence actuated)
what torpedo is carried by the P-8A?
mk64 (lightweight, variable speed)
what survival equipment is on the P-8A?
life vests, (2) 12 man rafts, (1) crash axe, (19 fixed oxygen, (5) portable oxygen, (1) mini oxygen, (2) first aid kits, (6) fire extinguishers, (21) suits, (1) destruct kit.
how many internal fire extinguishers?
6
how many external fire extinguishers?
(2) engines, (1) APU
how many DBFPS extinguishers?
(12) FPCUs
where is cargo loaded and in what configuration?
aft of the wine racks.
what are the two types of life preservers for passengers, what do they contain.
whistle, dye marker, chemical light.
what is an MC?
mission commander. responsible for all aspect of flight.
what is a TACCO?
tactical coordinator. responsible for mission crew members.
what is a COTAC?
assists the TACCO.
what is an AAW?
acoustic air warfare operator. mission audio and reconstruction.
what is an EWO?
electronic warfare operator. responsible for radar, EOIR operation.
what is a PPC?
patrol plane commander.
what is a 2P?
NATOP pilot, responsible for safe flight.
what is a 3P?
can pilot, co-pilot, pilot flying, pilot monitoring.
what is a pilot?
left seat of flight station.
what is a co-pilot?
right seat, assists pilot.
what is a PF?
pilot flying.
what is a PM?
pilot monitoring.
what is an observer?
observes safety of flight.
what is an ordnance qualified crew member?
responsible for mission stores in-flight.
state the purpose of SORM.
standard organization and regulations manual. 3120.32
discuss the dual chain of command.
operational is through the commander in chief, administrative is through the secretary of the navy.
what is a unified chain of command?
2 or more elements with one common goal.
what are fleet commanders?
lead Pacific, Atlantic and Euro fleets.
what are task force commanders?
divides a fleet into smaller force elements.
what are task unit commanders?
divides forces into specific tasks.
what is the SECNAV?
responsible for policies, organization, admin and operation.
what is the CNO?
most senior navy official.
what is a fleet commander in chief?
responsible for specific fleets.
what is a naval airforce commander?
responsible for air operations within specific fleets.
what is a functional wing commander?
responsible for readiness, training and inspection.
what is a type wing commander?
coordinates the NAMP.
what is a CO?
commanding officer, responsible for squadron.
what is an XO?
directly responsible to the CO.
what is a CMC?
senior enlisted advisor to the CO and XO.
what is a department head?
ie. MO, OPSO
what is a CMEO?
Equal opportunity within the command.
what is a division officer?
reports directly to the department head.
what is an LPO?
directly responsible for overall workcenter.
what is a work center supervisor?
responsible to all matters with in the work center, reports to LPO.
what is a CACO?
casualty assistance and calls officer.
what is SAPR?
sexual assault prevention and response.
what is ombudsman?
link between families and the command?
what is a DAPA?
drug and alcohol prevention advisor.
what is a CCC?
command career counsilor.
what is an OPREP?
operational report, deals with unauthorized detonation of nuclear weapons.
what is a MOVEREP?
movement report, reports locations and destinations of ships.
what is a LOGREG?
logistics request, 48hr prior to entering port.
what is SORTS?
report of conditions of readiness.
what is a SITREP?
situational report.
what is an ROC?
required operational capabilities.
what is an POE?
projected operational enviroment.
what is PACOM?
pacific command, san diego.
what is EUCOM?
european command, germany.
what is SOUTHCOM?
southern command, florida.
what is CENTCOM?
central command, florida.
what is NORTHCOM?
northern command, colorado.
what is SOCOM?
special operations command, florida.
what is TRANSCOM?
transportation command, illinios.
what is STRATCOM?
strategic command, nebraska.
what is AFRICOM?
african command, germany.
what is the 3rd fleet AOR?
eastern pacific, san diego.
what is the 4th fleet AOR?
central and south america, mayport.
what is the 5th fleet AOR?
indian oceans and persian gulf, manama.
what is the 6th fleet AOR?
mediterranean and black sea, gaeta.
what is the 7th fleet AOR?
western pacific, yokosuka.
what is the 10th fleet AOR?
operates with all fleets.
what is an AE?
ammunition ship.
what is an AD?
destroyer tender.
what is an AFS?
combat stores ship.
what is an AS?
submarine tender.
what is an AO/AOE
logistics ship.
what is a CG?
guided missile cruiser.
what is a CVN?
nuclear carrier.
what is a DDG?
guided missile destroyer.
what is a FFG?
guided missile frigate.
what is a LCC?
amphibious command ship.
what is a LHA?
amphibious assault ship.
what is a LDH?
amphibious warfare ship.
what is a LPD?
amphibious transport ship.
what is a LPH?
amphibious assault ship.
what is a LSD?
dock landing ship.
what is a MCS?
mine counter measure ship.