GST 2016

Question 1

The “WARNING” regarding 30mm stoppage states: If ____ or more rounds have been fired in the preceding _____, and a stoppage occurs, personnel must remain clear of the aircraft for ______. Aircraft crewmembers should remain in the aircraft and continue positive gun control.

Answer 1

300
10 minutes
30 minutes

Question 2

What is the “WARNING” associated with the 30mm?

Answer 2

Failure to adhere to the published gun duty cycle may result in catastrophic failure, loss of aircraft, injury or death.

Question 3

The Gun Duty Cycle is as follows: ______

Answer 3

6, 50 rnd bursts w/5 seconds between bursts followed by a 10 min cooling period. For burst limiter settings of other than 50, no more than 300 rounds within 60 seconds before allowing the gun to cool for 10 min, after which the cycle can be repeated.

Question 4

(T/F) - Under NVS, the AWS will continue to follow IHADSS LOS when operating in the fixed mode.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

In the event of a GUN EL MISTRACK fault, the gun will ___________.

Answer 5

be stowed in elevation

Question 6

In the event of _______ with gun selected and the HMD as the selected sight, the gun will remain at its last commanded position. Gun firing is _____. When the gun is de-actioned, it will _____.

Answer 6

IHADSS failure
inhibited
return to the stowed position

Question 7

In the event of a power loss the gun is spring driven to ______ in elevation to prevent ______.

Answer 7

+11 degrees

dig-in during landing

Question 8

If the gun system is actioned and the WP has detected a NO GO status, a _____ weapon status field message will be displayed and the ______.

Answer 8

GUN FAIL

LOS reticule will flash anytime the trigger is pulled