G suits Flashcards

1
Q

With respect to the effects of gravity, acceleration of aircraft can be of what types

A

linear, angular, or centripetal

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2
Q

What is linear acceleration

A

change in speed of the body while the direction of motion remains constant (transverse G’s)

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3
Q

Whats newtons third law

A

every action has an equal and opposite reaction

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4
Q

What is a positive G

A

blood goes from head to feet

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5
Q

What is a negative G

A

blood goes from foot to head

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6
Q

How many bladders in the CSU-13B/P

A

5

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7
Q

For emergencies how is the MC-1 knife stowed in the knife pocket

A

with hook blade open and facing down

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8
Q

What do you use to inspect the sharpness of the MC-1

A

cut 550 chord

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9
Q

What is the max allowable leakage of the bladder assembly in the CSU-13B/P

A

1 psi/min

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10
Q

What data about an individual do you need to determin the proper size of the CSU-13B/P

A

height and weight

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11
Q

Once you have the proper size how do you fit the CSU-13B/P

A

Make sure the abdominal bladder is around the waist with the zipper to the wearers right, fasten the metal hooks and close the waist zipper, fasten the log hooks and close the leg zippers, pull lacing evenly and tie them

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12
Q

What aircraft is the CSU-23/P used in

A

F22

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13
Q

What benefit does the CSU-23/P provide over existing G suits

A

endurance +60%

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14
Q

How many pockets are on the CSU-23/P

A

2

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15
Q

What is the max allowable leakage of the CSU-23/P

A

.7 psi/min

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16
Q

What is the point where there is danger of brain hemorrhage and death

A

negative 3-4 G’s

17
Q

What maneuvers cause positive G’s

A

pullout maneuvers, tight turns, and upward ejection

18
Q

What is the CSU-13B/P bladder casing made of

A

polyurethane coated taffeta cloth

19
Q

When the CSU-13 B?P is disconnected from an aircraft in a pressurized condition in excess of 1.5 psi the bladders automaticly bleed down to what

A

1.5psi in 4 sec

20
Q

If the individual being fitted is borderline sizes which one is picked

A

smaller one

21
Q

If slide fasteners fail the secondary restraint device on the CSU 23/P is designed to do what

A

prevent the bladder from interfering with cockpit operations

22
Q

Where is the air hose located on the CSU-23/P

A

right side