IFSTA ARFF 6th: Ch. 3

Question 1

Aircraft used for commercial transport of passengers are generally of _________ construction.

Answer 1

large-frame

Question 2

How many panes are cabin windows constructed of?

Answer 2

3

Question 3

Today’s aircraft have the capability to carry more than ____ passengers and fuel loads in excess of _______ gallons.

Answer 3

500 / 70,000

Question 4

Narrow-body aircraft cabins are designed with a single aisle usually ___ to ___ inches wide

Answer 4

18-20

Question 5

Most cargo doors are hinged at the ____ of their opening and swing ___________.

Answer 5

Top / Out and Up

Question 6

Green light can be found on the ______ wingtip

Answer 6

Right

Question 7

Some airbag systems use compressed _______ and designed to deflate in less than _____ seconds to allow for egress of the aircraft.

Answer 7

Helium / 10

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

6 Feet

Question 9

What are the (4) classes of cargo compartments?

Answer 9

Classes A, B, C and E

Question 10

Liquid Oxygen is _____ in color, transparent with an expansion ratio of _______.

Answer 10

Light Blue / 860:1

Question 11

Describe Class E cargo?

Answer 11

The whole cabin of a Cargo Aircraft. Smoke/Fire detection required like Class C and B.

Question 12

Familiarization is a key part of the ________________

Answer 12

pre-planning process

Question 13

What are the (4) types of gas turbine engines?

Answer 13

TurboJet, TurboFan, TurboProp, TurboShaft

Question 14

Exit signs at floor level, can be no more than _____ inches off the floor.

Answer 14

13

Question 15

Brakes and wheels may reach their max temps ___ to ___ minutes after the aircraft comes to stop.

Answer 15

20 / 30

Question 16

Tanker aircraft can carry over _________ of fuel.

Answer 16

50,000 gals

Question 17

What are Ailerons?

Answer 17

Attached to trailing edge of wings, hinged and movable, controls the roll.

Question 18

Aircraft slides must inflate within ___ seconds and move ____ persons per minute, per lane

Answer 18

6 / 70

Question 19

On narrow-body cargo freighters, bulk loaded cargo packages can be no heavier than ______

Answer 19

70lbs

Question 20

Describe Class C cargo?

Answer 20

Same as B, with built in extinguishing systems. Usually found under cabin floor in wide bodies aircraft

Question 21

Describe Class B cargo?

Answer 21

Cargo compartment with separate detection system to alert pilot, accessible by crew-members with extinguishers

Question 22

How many magnetos are found on internal combustion engines?

Answer 22

2

Question 23

What are Flats and Slats?

Answer 23

Airfoils that extend from leading edge or trailing edge to improve aerodynamics during takeoff and landing.

Question 24

Fuel lines vary in size, from _____ to _______ in diameter.

Answer 24

1/8th of an inch / 4 inches

Question 25

Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) are painted what color?

Answer 25

Bright Orange or Red

Question 26

Fuel capacity of Helicopters can range from :

Answer 26

70 to 1000 gals

Question 27

Generally, it's best to avoid cutting within ____ inches above and below the cabin windows.

Answer 27

20

Question 28

Describe Class A cargo?

Answer 28

Cargo compartment that can be easily discovered by crew-members if fire is present. Between flight deck and passenger compartments.

Question 29

Large transport helicopters can carry up to ______

Answer 29

50 Passengers

Question 30

What is a Magneto?

Answer 30

Device used in gas engines that produces periodic spark to maintain combustion

Question 31

Red light can be found on the ______ wingtip

Answer 31

Left

Question 32

Aircraft slides must be usable in up to ____ knot winds

Answer 32

25

Question 33

Most hatches and windows in most aircraft are of a _______ design.

Answer 33

plug type

Question 34

How long can engines continue to run at idle after fire handle has been pulled?

Answer 34

30 seconds

Question 35

The largest system in the aircraft is the:

Answer 35

Fuel system

Question 36

Three general types of aircraft batteries are:

Answer 36

Lead acid -- Nickel cadmium -- Lithium Ion

Question 37

General Aviation aircraft carry 1 to ___ passengers, and up to ____ gallons of AVGAS

Answer 37

10 / 200

Question 38

Most modern hydraulic systems operate at ________ psi or higher

Answer 38

3000

Question 39

Business/Corporation aircraft are pressurized, and carry ___ to ___ passengers

Answer 39

6 / 19

Question 40

What are Spoilers?

Answer 40

Speed brakes on topside of wing to increase drag and decrease lift.