Exam 1 Flashcards
what are the classifications of cargo compartments
Class A - Accessible by crew during flight. fire easily noticable
class B - Sufficient access during flight. separate from cabin. eg - lavatory
Class C - inaccessible during flight - eg. baggage compartment
Class E - Dedicated cargo aircraft or combi aircraft
what are the two types of cargo
Bulk - loaded by hand - eg. checked luggage
Container - preloaded containers loaded onto aircraft and the strapped down
what are some hazards of unsecured cargo
may cause injury to passengers or flight crew
can critically effect an aircrafts weight and balance
when inspecting cargo compartments, what needs to be checked
fire suppression systems (if applicable) have not been damaged or triggered
seals between cargo and passenger compartments are not damaged or broken
restraining components are not damaged or missing
what are some accessory compartments located on an aircraft
avionics compartment (E&E Bay)
wheel wells
nose and tail compartments
APU Compartment
what is an APU
Auxiliary power unit
what is some basic equipment available pilots and flight crew
crash axe flashlights escape rope smoke goggles life jackets
what safety equipment will be located onboard an aircraft
first aid kits
life jackets
emergency escape slides/ rafts
what are some specialty aircraft modifications
medevac search and rescue firefighting crop dusting tow aircrafts
what ATA chapter is water and waste
ATA 38
what are the main components of a large aircraft’s water system
storage tanks sinks toilets water heaters plumbing
what are the requirements for a potable water storage tank
lightweight
chemically inert
able to be pressurized
two types of aircraft toilets
chemical and vacuum
what fuunctions must a waste system service panel preform
draining
filling
flushing of potable and waste water tanks
