H-60 ATM (3-04.33) Flashcards
When performing slope operations, no more than __ feet of drift is allowed during ascent/descent (1062)
3
All crew members must do what immediately following the aircrew mission brief? (1000)
Acknowledge complete understanding
Prior to the mission briefing, the -18 must be checked for what?
Upcoming scheduled maintenance
Prior to the mission briefing, the -13 must be checked for what?
Current deficiencies on the aircraft
Crew chiefs are expected to brief what information during the aircrew mission brief?
Current deficiencies that will limit the planned mission
What equipment is located on the left side of the ALSE vest?
First Aid (left is life)
What equipment is located on the right side of the ALSE vest?
Survival Equipment (right is rescue)
What two pouches may not be moved on the ALSE vest?
Tourniquet, Rescue Hook/Strap
When transporting passengers, the NRCM must (1016)
- Ensure passenger manifest is on file
- Brief passengers
- Ensure all passengers are secured in seats
- Monitor passengers during flight
When transporting cargo, the NRCM must (1016)
- Load aircraft per any applicable load plan
- Ensure loading limits are not exceeded
- Ensure cargo is secured
- Monitor cargo during flight
When maintaining airspace surveillance, the NRCM must (1026)
- Monitor assigned scan sector
- Announce obstacles
- Announce drift or deviations in altitude or speed
- Announce when attention is focused inside the aircraft
One proper way to announce an obstacle is
- Direction (and altitude)
- Distance
- Description
- “Factor” or “No-factor”
Describe the two-challenge rule
After two commands to perform an action, the pilot not on the controls may take the controls to perform the required action
Describe sterile cockpit and when it occurs
No unnecessary communications during critical phases of flight, or when announced
Critical phases of flight include
Almost any maneuver except straight, level flight
When approaching an LZ, if a crew member does not like something about the approach, they can “waive off” the landing with what command?
“Go around’
What word signals a command must be performed immediately.
“NOW” (eg “Turn right NOW”)
During flight, NRCM should monitor all radio traffic unless (1032)
Performing necessary internal communications: hoist ops, sling load ops, MEDEVAC, or emergencies
The proper method for performing external communications is:
You, Me, Message (ex: Fury Ops, Fury 922, Message)
You should communicate with operations when
- At least every 30 minutes or
- You take off
- You arrive at a waypoint
- You depart at a waypoint
During rolling takeoff, the NRCM must
Announce when tail and main gear are off the ground
A fuel check performed prior to starting engines looks for what problems?
Water in the fuel (sinks)
Dirt/debris (often from tank liner)
When should a fuel management check be initiated? (1048)
Within 10 minutes of level flight or entering mission profile
Fuel management checks are completed how often? (1048)
Between 15-30 minutes
Fuel management data that should be reported to pilot includes (1048)
- Current burn rate
- Time remaining till burnout
- Reserve time
What is the fuel reserve time during IMC flight?
30 minutes
What is the fuel reserve time during VMC flight?
20 minutes
During VMC approach to an LZ, the NRCM is responsible for what tasks? (1058)
Confirm suitability of the LZ
Clear the aircraft
Warn of any obstacles
During slope operations, the NRCM is responsible for what tasks? (1062)
- Confirm suitable LZ
- Confirm parking brake engaged
- Announce drift and altitude
During an in flight emergency, the NRCM is responsible for what tasks? (1070)
Confirm passengers/cargo remains secure
Look for/confirm a suitable LZ
Assist with evacuation of passengers and assembly at the designated area
When looking for a landing area for an in flight emergency, the best area would be
Close to current position and require no turning (in front of the aircraft)
What is the proper sequence of an emergency engine shutdown? (1162)
Power control levers - OFF
Fuel levers - OFF
Fuel Boost Pump switch - OFF
Instructions for emergency egress are given when? (1162)
Aircrew briefing
When giving hand and arm signals to an aircraft, where should you be positioned? (1190 / FM 21.60)
Forward and left of the aircraft, in full view of the pilot
Describe the hand and arm signal for move right. (1190 / FM 21.60)
Extend left arm outward horizontal to ground in direction of movement, swing right arm from horizontal to over the head repeatedly and in same direction
Describe the hand and arm signal for move forward. (1190 / FM 21.60)
With arms bent upward, palms facing head, move hands back and forth towards head.
Describe the hand and arm signal for move backward. (1190 / FM 21.60)
With arms straight, extended in front of you towards ground, move hands back and forth towards aircraft
Describe the hand and arm signal for takeoff. (1190 / FM 21.60)
Make an overhead circle and end with a throwing motion in direction of take-off
Describe the hand and arm signal for land. (1190 / FM 21.60)
Extend crossed arms downward in front of body
Describe the hand and arm signal for go around/do not land. (1190 / FM 21.60)
Cross arms repeatedly overhead
Describe the hand and arm signal for move left. (1190 / FM 21.60)
Extend right arm outward horizontal to ground in direction of movement, swing left arm from horizontal to over the head repeatedly and in same direction
When performing cold refueling operations, the main rotor blades should be in what position? (1194)
X
The NRCM has what responsibility for the refueling vehicle? (1194)
Ground-guide to clear aircraft and main rotor
When performing hot refueling operations, how many people should be near the aircraft? (1194)
2 - 1 refueler and 1 NRCM
When performing hot refueling operations, non-essential personnel should be how far from the aircraft? (1194)
50’
When performing hot refueling operations, what doors/windows must be closed? (1194)
All on fueling side of aircraft
The Army document that defines the training requirements for the UH-60 is
AR 3-04.33 - Aircrew Training Manual
The maximum allowable difference between two fuel check numbers is
50lbs
A HITT check within __ of the upper or lower limit must be reported as a deficiency
5
How much movement is allowed after touchdown when performing slope operations?
None
If any movement occurs after touchdown during slope operations, the NRCM should direct the pilot to do what?
Bring aircraft to a hover
What common standards apply to all aviation tasks?
- Do not exceed aircraft limitations
- Comply with all warnings, cautions, and notes within each task
- Maintain aircrew coordination
What common standards apply when at a hover?
- Maintain heading within 10 degrees
- Maintain altitude within 3’ (5’ OGE)
- Maintain drift within 3’ (10’ OGE)
What common standards apply when the engines are operating?
- Maintain airspace surveillance
- Apply appropriate environmental considerations
What are the NRCM flying hour requirements (for M-Day Guard)?
- 2 hrs/month (12 hrs/6 mo, 24 hrs/year (NG)
- 5 hours semi-annual under NVG
What is a task?
A clearly defined and measurable activity
What is a condition?
Specifies how the task will be performed
What is a standard?
Describes the minimum degree of proficiency
How often must a crew member fly to maintain currency?
At least every 60 days (day, night, or NVG)
When two NRCM are performing flight duties, the ___ NRCM will make all calls first, unless ___
Right,
Aircraft movement is to the left
During in-flight operations, NRCM will use what directions for movement of the aircraft?
Forward, left, right, back, up, down.
What are the general responsibilities of the NRCM?
Maintain airspace surveillance, traffic
and obstacle avoidance, safety, security of passengers, and equipment
What are the NRCM responsibilities for the pre-flight inspection? (1022)
Ensure all cowlings and equipment are secured following the pre-flight
What is FADECF (1070)
Fly the Aircraft Announce the Problem Diagnose the Emergency Execute the EP Communicate Fly the Aircraft
What are the NRCM responsibilities during an emergency? (1070)
- Assist in identifying the emergency
- Confirm EP procedures with checklist, if able
- Find suitable LZ, if required
- Prepare the aircraft and passengers for an emergency landing.
- Evacuate passengers to designated assembly area
When overflying wires, the NRCM should (1155)
- Announce when wires in sight
- Announce when aircraft is clear of wires
During all VMC flight maneuvers, the NRCM should
- Focus primarily outside the aircraft to provide adequate warning of traffic or
obstacles - Announce when their attention is focused inside the aircraft and again when attention is reestablished outside
During cold refueling ops, the NRCM should
- Guide the refueling vehicle to avoid aircraft and blades
- Verify all personnel are outside the aircraft at a safe distance
- Ensure all caps and cowlings are secure after refueling
During hot refueling ops, the NRCM should
- Stand in position to maintain visual contact with pilots and refuel personnel
- Ensure aircraft is grounded
- Ensure all caps and cowlings are secure after refueling
- Ensure all non-essential personnel are out of aircraft and at a safe distance during refueling. Ensure passengers/equipment are secure after refueling before departure
During sling load ops, the NRCM must (2048)
- Inspect slings
- Ensure aircraft is prepared for sling ops
- Provide guidance for hookup and release
- Clear the aircraft and sling load during ops
- Confirm load is hooked and secure
- Ensure load is free of entanglements
- Monitor load for oscillation.
During MEDEVAC ops, the MO/ECCN will (2120)
- Perform casualty triage and treatment IAW SMOG
- Brief litter teams and passengers for approaching, loading and leaving the aircraft
- Load and secure litter and ambulatory patients
- Relay patient information and ETA to receiving facility
During MEDEVAC ops, the CE will (2120)
- Configure aircraft for loading patients
- Load and secure litter and ambulatory patients, equipment, and baggage
Define the following terms: Dirt, Naked, Mud (2900)
Dirt - Surface radar threat in search mode
Mud - Surface radar threat in track mode
Naked - No surface radar threats
During counter-threat maneuvers, the NRCM must (2900)
- Announce and maintain visual contact with threats
- Provide suppressive fire as necessary/required (UH60)