G suits Flashcards
With respect to the effects of gravity, acceleration of aircraft can be of what types
linear, angular, or centripetal
What is linear acceleration
change in speed of the body while the direction of motion remains constant (transverse G’s)
Whats newtons third law
every action has an equal and opposite reaction
What is a positive G
blood goes from head to feet
What is a negative G
blood goes from foot to head
How many bladders in the CSU-13B/P
5
For emergencies how is the MC-1 knife stowed in the knife pocket
with hook blade open and facing down
What do you use to inspect the sharpness of the MC-1
cut 550 chord
What is the max allowable leakage of the bladder assembly in the CSU-13B/P
1 psi/min
What data about an individual do you need to determin the proper size of the CSU-13B/P
height and weight
Once you have the proper size how do you fit the CSU-13B/P
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
What aircraft is the CSU-23/P used in
F22
What benefit does the CSU-23/P provide over existing G suits
endurance +60%
How many pockets are on the CSU-23/P
2
What is the max allowable leakage of the CSU-23/P
.7 psi/min
What is the point where there is danger of brain hemorrhage and death
negative 3-4 G’s
What maneuvers cause positive G’s
pullout maneuvers, tight turns, and upward ejection
What is the CSU-13B/P bladder casing made of
polyurethane coated taffeta cloth
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
1.5psi in 4 sec
If the individual being fitted is borderline sizes which one is picked
smaller one
If slide fasteners fail the secondary restraint device on the CSU 23/P is designed to do what
prevent the bladder from interfering with cockpit operations
Where is the air hose located on the CSU-23/P
right side
