HANGAR FAMILIARIZATION

Question 1

What is the Purpose of a Hanger?

Answer 1

Provide environmentally protected area to perform maintenance on aircraft or store from elements

Question 2

How many types of Shore Station hangers are there?

Answer 2

3

Question 3

What is Type I used for?

Answer 3

Carrier Aircraft

Question 4

What is Type II used for?

Answer 4

USMC Aviation

Question 5

What is Type III used for?

Answer 5

Land based patrol and large transport AC

Question 6

What is the most likely reason a fire would start in a hanger?

Answer 6

The mixture of flammable HM, AC materials, and Heat

Question 7

What is the estimated cost of a false activation of fire suppression system?

Answer 7

$80,000 damage to AC, cost to recharge system, AFFF removal, Manpower expenses

Question 8

What type of ships are Hangers on?

Answer 8

LHD’s and CVNs

Question 9

What are their purpose?

Answer 9

Maintenance and storage area for AC not engaged in flight ops

Question 10

What are the dimensions of a CVN hanger?

Answer 10

110’ wide by 685’ long with 25’ overhead clearance. 1.4 acres of maintenance area.

Question 11

How many AC can hanger bays hold?

Answer 11

More than 60

Question 12

How many sprinkler groups are in hanger 1,2, and 3?

Answer 12

5, 4, 4

Question 13

How many hoses are in hanger 1, 2, and 3?

Answer 13

4, 5, 4