FADSIII

Question 1

What are all of the sub configurations for configuration 3?

Answer 1

3A - 1 Pri Rack and 1 Sec Rack
3B - 2 Pri Racks and 1 Sec Rack
3C - 3 Pri Racks and 1 Sec Rack
3D - 4 Pri Racks and 2 Sec Racks

Question 2

What does the acronym FADS stand for?

Answer 2

Fly-Away Dive System

Question 3

What does the acronym CAOS stand for?

Answer 3

Charged Air and Oxygen Supply

Question 4

How many filters does the FADS have, what size are they and where are they located?

Answer 4

Two 10 micron filters are located inside of the CCA

Question 5

What is configuration I for the FADS III?

Answer 5

ASRA, CCA and optional VTA and supports stand-alone dive missions limited to a maximum depth of 190 fsw

Question 6

What is configuration II for FADS III?

Answer 6

ASRA, CCA and optional VTA and encompasses the use of a TRCS for chamber support. Dive missions are limited to a maximum depth of 190 fsw

Question 7

How much does the CCA weigh?

Answer 7

148 lbs

Question 8

How much does the VTA weigh?

Answer 8

305 lbs

Question 9

What is the floodable volume of the VTA?

Answer 9

4 cu ft

Question 10

What is the working pressure of the VTA?

Answer 10

275 psig

Question 11

What are the four major assemblies of the FADS III air system?

Answer 11

1) CCA
2) VTA (optional)
3) ASRA, LWDS or CAOS
4) 5000 psi compressor