FF OPS BULL 5 HELICOPTERS Flashcards
The greatest danger after a helicopter crash is ____.
FIRE
Onlookers should be kept _____ feet from a helicopter crash scene
1500
Members should expect a potential ___ gallons of fuel on board a helicotper.
100
As a rule of thumb, the safest area of a helicopter crash is _____.
inside the helicopter
How far must traffic be stopped for a helo landing?
150’ in all directions
What is the preferred minimum diameter for a LZ?
100
Approach a helo from?
direction pilot can see you
Approach helicopter only after…
pilot has signaled you to approach.
Jet A Fuel has a flashpoint (highter/lower) than diesel?
lower - 100F vs. 140F
Jet A Fuel has an ignition temperature higher or lower than Gasoline?
lower 410F vs. 536F
What is the vapor density of Jet A Fuel?
4.5
What is the Flammable range of Jet A fuel
0.7 to 5%
What is the Flammable range of Gasoline?
1.4-7.8%
What is the Flammable Range of Diesel?
0.6-7.5%
What is the flashpoint of gasoline?
-45F
What is the ignition temperature of Diesel?
494F
Which helicopters have skids?
MPD AS350B3; USPP Bell 412; MedStar EC-135;
Which helicopters have Aerial Rescue Capabilities?
MPD AS350B3; USPP Bell 412; UH-60; MSP AS-354 N2 Dolphin;
Which helicopters have FLIR?
MPD AS350B3; USPP Bell 412; UH-60; MSP AS-354 N2 Dolphin;
Which helicopters have Paramedics?
USPP Bell 412; UH-60; MSP AS-354 N2 Dolphin;
Which helicopters have IFR certification?
All of them.
Which helicopters have a nightsun device?
MPD AS350B3; USPP Bell 412; UH-60; MSP AS-354 N2 Dolphin;
Which helicopters are used for executive transport?
CH-47, UH-60, CH-3D
The heaviest helicopter has a maximum gross weight of:
22,379 lbs (CH-47)
The lightest helicopter has a maximum gross weight of:
4,960 lbs (AS 350B3)
