IFSTA ARFF 6th: Ch. 3 Flashcards
Aircraft Familiarization
Aircraft used for commercial transport of passengers are generally of _________ construction.
large-frame
How many panes are cabin windows constructed of?
3
Today’s aircraft have the capability to carry more than ____ passengers and fuel loads in excess of _______ gallons.
500 / 70,000
Narrow-body aircraft cabins are designed with a single aisle usually ___ to ___ inches wide
18-20
Most cargo doors are hinged at the ____ of their opening and swing ___________.
Top / Out and Up
Green light can be found on the ______ wingtip
Right
Some airbag systems use compressed _______ and designed to deflate in less than _____ seconds to allow for egress of the aircraft.
Helium / 10
Any aircraft with a doorsill height of _______ or more off the ground when the wheels are extended must be equipped with an emergency escape slide.
6 Feet
What are the (4) classes of cargo compartments?
Classes A, B, C and E
Liquid Oxygen is _____ in color, transparent with an expansion ratio of _______.
Light Blue / 860:1
Describe Class E cargo?
The whole cabin of a Cargo Aircraft. Smoke/Fire detection required like Class C and B.
Familiarization is a key part of the ________________
pre-planning process
What are the (4) types of gas turbine engines?
TurboJet, TurboFan, TurboProp, TurboShaft
Exit signs at floor level, can be no more than _____ inches off the floor.
13
Brakes and wheels may reach their max temps ___ to ___ minutes after the aircraft comes to stop.
20 / 30
Tanker aircraft can carry over _________ of fuel.
50,000 gals
What are Ailerons?
Attached to trailing edge of wings, hinged and movable, controls the roll.
Aircraft slides must inflate within ___ seconds and move ____ persons per minute, per lane
6 / 70
On narrow-body cargo freighters, bulk loaded cargo packages can be no heavier than ______
70lbs
Describe Class C cargo?
Same as B, with built in extinguishing systems. Usually found under cabin floor in wide bodies aircraft
Describe Class B cargo?
Cargo compartment with separate detection system to alert pilot, accessible by crew-members with extinguishers
How many magnetos are found on internal combustion engines?
2
What are Flats and Slats?
Airfoils that extend from leading edge or trailing edge to improve aerodynamics during takeoff and landing.
Fuel lines vary in size, from _____ to _______ in diameter.
1/8th of an inch / 4 inches
Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) are painted what color?
Bright Orange or Red
Fuel capacity of Helicopters can range from :
70 to 1000 gals
Generally, it’s best to avoid cutting within ____ inches above and below the cabin windows.
20
Describe Class A cargo?
Cargo compartment that can be easily discovered by crew-members if fire is present. Between flight deck and passenger compartments.
Large transport helicopters can carry up to ______
50 Passengers
What is a Magneto?
Device used in gas engines that produces periodic spark to maintain combustion
Red light can be found on the ______ wingtip
Left
Aircraft slides must be usable in up to ____ knot winds
25
Most hatches and windows in most aircraft are of a _______ design.
plug type
How long can engines continue to run at idle after fire handle has been pulled?
30 seconds
The largest system in the aircraft is the:
Fuel system
Three general types of aircraft batteries are:
Lead acid – Nickel cadmium – Lithium Ion
General Aviation aircraft carry 1 to ___ passengers, and up to ____ gallons of AVGAS
10 / 200
Most modern hydraulic systems operate at ________ psi or higher
3000
Business/Corporation aircraft are pressurized, and carry ___ to ___ passengers
6 / 19
What are Spoilers?
Speed brakes on topside of wing to increase drag and decrease lift.
