Hazardous Materials Safety Procedures Flashcards
Packaging _________ (is or is not) the direct responsibility of the aircrew
is not
What is used to identify containers designed to meet specified levels of integrity and safety when subjected to performance tests?
Performance Oriented Packaging (POP)
What means inside or inner packages comply with prescribed specifications
OVERPACK
Single or multiple POP approved containers may be placed in a single outer container for convenience or ease of handling, provided the materials are _______
compatible
Vehicles and self propelled equipment are not to exceed __________ of fuel.
one half tank
Engine powered support equipment must be _______ __________ of fuel
completely drained
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), natural gas other flammable gas powered vehicles must have the gaseous fuel emptied from the ________ _______, _________, and ____________
fuel tank
lines
regulator
In regards to fuel tank limits, boats and other watercraft will be ______________
drained
An exception regarding fuel in tank limits is ________ rigged airdrop loads
CCRC
When ___________ ________ _________ are transported as cargo, they will be drained and purged and documented as such
external fuel tanks
What label is used to identify cargo which passengers may not travel with, unless it is missions essential
Cargo Aircraft Only
________ __________ requires two labels that will be located on opposite sides of the package
Radioactive Material
Motor vehicles, aircraft engines, wheeled support equipment, dry ice, consumer commodities, air bag inflators, and lithium batteries are all considered ______ ______ ____________ _________ _______
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
Material that has a specified magnetic field that could affect flight
Magnetized Material
An _________ label may be used in place of “Non-flammable” and “Oxidizer” label for packages containing PSN: Oxygen, Compressed
Oxygen
Very small quantities of Dangerous goods
Dangerous goods in excepted quantities
Should it become operationally necessary for incompatible items to be carried on the same aircraft, the ________________ may issue a waiver
MAJCOM/HQ
A copy of the waiver must accompany the cargo and ______ __________ of the waiver, must be met
all conditions
Hazardous materials must be ____________ in flight
accessible
Do not ship hazardous material in freight containers that are not easily accessible to the aircrew during flight. The aircrew must have ___________ and __________ access to all hazardous materials to mitigate any hazard posed by an in flight incident
visual
physical
All cryogenic liquid storage and transfer tanks (unless excepted in AFMAN 24-204(I) )must be _________ __________ during transport
vented overboard
The shipper is responsible for providing specific venting instructions in the ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ________
Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods
__________ __________ or __________ __________ __________ will accomplish preparation and hookup of the vent system
Qualified Shipper
Aircraft maintenance personnel
Air terminal personnel and aircraft SMAs are _______ ____________ to make the hookup of a vent system
not qualified
A _______ is a loss of fuel or fluid at a rate which is readily detected or seen
leak
______ _______ per __________from a cooling system, crankcase, gear case or hydraulic system ( although not regulated by AFMAN 24-204 (I) is considered a leak
Five drops
minute
________ or _________ _________ leaks, no matter how minor, will cause the item to be removed from flight until repaired
Fuel
brake system
Response to leaking cargo:
Spill containment kits
Notification
When a deviation has been approved, the passenger manifest will be annotated with the following statement:
“AUTHORITY TO MOVE PASSENGERS WITH CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY CODED MATERIAL IS APPROVED, DEVIATION NUMBER **
P1
Aircraft on Special Assignment Airlift Missions only. Passenger deviations not authorized
P2
Transport on Cargo Aircraft Only. Passenger deviations not authorized
P3
Transport on Cargo Aircraft only. Passenger deviations authorized
P4
Transport on Cargo Aircraft only. Passenger deviations authorized.
P5
No passenger restrictions. Note: there are no passenger restrictions for Excepted quantities
Deviations are generally granted because of _________ ____________.
operational requirements
When a deviation is granted, the ________ ________ will be typed or printed on all copies of the passenger manifests
deviation number
_________ are exceptions to packaging or compatibility requirements and are granted for a fixed period of time
Waivers
Hazardous materials must be certified by a qualified individual using a:
“Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods”
A “Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods” must have a __________ ______ __________ border
vertical red hatch
Black and white copies of a “Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods” are allowed but at least ______ must be red
one
A “Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods” may be completed either ______________ or ____________
manually (handwritten)
mechanically (typewriter or computer)
Pen and ink changes on hazardous materials documents may be done by the ___________ ________ only
certifying official
What copies of the “Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods are required?
One copy attached to aircraft manifest
One copy to originating station file manifest
One copy on the hazardous item being shipped
The movement of personnel, equipment and supplies belonging to an organization or unit, so they may accomplish their immediate combat objective
Tactical Airlift
An emergency involving military forces, caused by natural disasters, terrorists, subversives, or by required military operations. Due to the uncertainty of the situation, these require plans, rapid response and special procedures to ensure the safety and readiness of personnel, installations and equipment
Contingency Airlift
Movement of personnel, equipment and supplies belonging to an organization or unit so they may respond to a noncombat event, i.e. and natural disaster, civil disturbance, etc., which requires special or immediate action
Emergency Airlift
_________ ____ allows for some relaxation of of the requirements for the preparing, packing and certification of hazardous materials during tactical, contingency or emergency operations
Chapter 3
Certification on Chapter 3 movements - Palletized, packaged or containerized hazardous materials, not hand carried as individual issue, must be certified using the __________ ___________
Shippers Declaration
Packaging on Chapter 3 movements - Unless otherwise exempted, _____ marking and labeling requirements apply to palletized, packaged and containerized hazardous materials
POP
Mobility bins or containers may be used, provided hazardous materials are:
Containers are properly marked and labeled
Hazardous is compatible
Accessible in flight
Outside is marked/labeled for contents inside
Spare fuel on Chapter 3 movements - Spare fuel for vehicles and equipment must be transported in approved ________________________ tested and marked containers and jerricans
POP/UN SPECIFICATION
DOT-5L jerricans may only be shipped __________
drained
POP/UN SPECIFICATION containers and jerricans secured in permanent authorized racks mounted on or to a vehicle or wheeled support equipment ______ ________ ___________ separate certification
do not require
Vehicle fuel level will not exceed ______ tank capacity when placed on aircraft cargo floor and ______ full tank loaded on cargo ramp
3/4
1/2
Engine powered wheeled support equipment will not exceed ____ _____ full tank
one half
If palletized, _________ is required unless palletized to meet aircraft sub-floor requirements
draining
Equipment mounted on single axel disconnected from its prime mover and loaded with its tongue resting on aircraft floor must be __________
drained
Engine power ground support equipment (non wheeled) must be _________, but not __________ is required
drained
purging
Boats and other watercraft must be _________, unless rigged for airdrop
drained
Presidential Support Missions - Shipper’s Declaration are not required for _________ _________, ________ and ________ operations
Phoenix banner, Silver and Copper
Chapter 3 Segregation/Compatibility - the requirements of Table A18.1 and Table A18.2 may be _________ from, when transporting cargo approved for airlift using provisions of Chapter 3.
deviated
Compatible hazardous materials may be transported without restriction. The load planning function is responsible to ensure incompatible hazardous materials are separated by the __________ ________ ___________ and still meet mission requirements consistent with operating plans
maximum distance possible
As a minimum, the appropriate Proper Shipping Name (PSN) and corresponding United Nations (UN), North America (NA) or ID number must be on the _________ of a package for the content(s) within
outside
Hazardous class label will normally be located on the same side as ______
PSN
A _______ is required for each hazardous material when compatible items consisting of different classes are packed in the same packaging or outside of the container (overpack)
label
Aircraft commander and/or designated crewmember must be _________ at the base of departure concerning onboard hazardous materials
briefed
Parking of aircraft carrying hazardous materials is the responsibility of the ________ ___________
host airfield
Military installations are responsible for proper __________ of aircraft
placarding
The ________ will provide any special equipment required to meet unique safety requirements
shipper
__________ is available for each person on board and a Protective Clothing Kit (PCK) is carried on all flights
Oxygen
_____________ is responsible for installing any required special equipment
Maintenance
An important safety procedure associated with hazardous material is ____ ____________
No smoking
A safety procedure associated with hazardous materials requires that the aircraft be _________
ventilated
Another safety procedure is that ______ ___________ are available
fire extinguishers
Ensure the aircraft is ___________ to prevent static discharge
grounded
_________ the aircraft to prevent the aircraft from rolling
Chock
_________ is another safety procedure and is the responsibility of the host base.
Placarding
