Main Points Flashcards
What is the purpose of aircraft lubrication?
reducing friction, wear, and the risk of component failure.
How often should aircraft lubrication be performed?
regularly and according to prescribed schedules.
What are some examples of lubrication tasks?
Examples range from lubricating a simple access panel hinge with light oil to servicing a wheel bearing.
Can the colour of lubricating oil indicate its grade or viscosity?
No, the colour of lubricating oil is not necessarily a guide to its grade or viscosity.
What should lubricating oils look like when in good condition?
should appear clear and bright when in good condition.
How should oils be stored to ensure proper identification?
should appear clear and bright when in good condition.
What is ASE?
mechanical and electrical equipment used in maintenance or operational support for associated systems, weapon systems, airfield facilities, mechanical transport, trainers, and ground radio installations.
What are the two types of ASE?
- Standard ASE: Equipment applicable to more than one system type (e.g., step ladders, wheel chocks).
- Special to Type ASE: Equipment applicable to a specific system type (e.g., Gazelle ground handling wheels).
What does ASE not include?
ASE does not include electrical engineering test equipment.
Who allocates maintenance categories for ASE?
The Engineering Authority responsible for items of ASE will allocate a maintenance category to each item.
What is Category 1 Equipment?
Category 1 Equipment has no scheduled preventative maintenance and is maintained by the user section, referred to as Minor ASE (e.g., aircraft ladders).
What is Category 2 Equipment?
Category 2 Equipment includes electrical or mechanical equipment that requires scheduled preventative maintenance, referred to as Major ASE.
What is Category 3 Equipment?
Category 3 Equipment is road-going equipment/vehicles with a registration plate and has its own maintenance events, such as a field electrical supply generator.
What is required for all Category 2 equipment?
All Category 2 equipment requires a unique Item Serial Number to be managed effectively.
What is the format for the Major ASE serial number?
The Major ASE serial number is a 9 character number consisting of a three letter type code identifying the equipment type, followed by a three digit unit identifier serial number of the first receiving unit.
What is the reason for armed aircraft safety precautions?
The inadvertent release or firing of an aircraft’s weapons could cause extensive damage. Therefore, extreme caution is to be taken when an aircraft is armed or is in the process of being loaded or unloaded.
How is an Armed Aircraft defined?
An Armed Aircraft is defined as any Air System on the ground that is armed, is loaded, or is being unloaded with an explosive armament store, regardless of whether safety devices are set to safe or live conditions.
What caution is required during maintenance activities on an armed aircraft?
Caution is required during any maintenance activity where the armed aircraft can be parked or housed.
What does ‘Initially Armed’ mean?
An armed Air System is in the initially armed state when safety devices, other than those set to live condition, have been set to safe condition before or during loading.
What does ‘Finally Armed’ mean?
An armed Air System is in the finally armed state when safety devices required to be in live condition before the Aircraft Commander accepts the Air System for flight have been set to that condition.
What does ‘Combat Armed’ mean?
An armed Air System is in the combat armed state when it has been accepted by the Aircraft Commander and all safety devices required by aircrew Flight Reference Cards are in the live condition before take-off.
Where should armed aircraft be parked?
Armed Aircraft are only to be parked at locations that have been authorized.
What precautions should be taken for weapons containing Electro-Explosive Devices?
In the case of weapons containing Electro-Explosive Devices, steps are to be taken to maintain prescribed safety distances.
What should be done when an aircraft is parked or during loading/unloading?
The aircraft is to be restrained by either chocks and/or lashings.
What is the restriction on personnel and vehicle movement around armed aircraft?
The movement of personnel and vehicles is to be restricted to the minimum necessary in the areas hazarded by aircraft.
What is the purpose of recovery and transportation in Air Systems?
To assist in the recovery and transportation of Air Systems and large un-crated Air System components.
What is transportation in the context of Air Systems?
Transportation is the planned movement of an aircraft or large un-crated sub-assembly by road, sea, rail or air from one location to another.
How does recovery differ from transportation?
Recovery is an unscheduled requirement to move an unserviceable or crashed aircraft for subsequent repair or further investigation.
What factors determine the recovery capabilities of a Station/Ship/Unit?
Recovery capabilities depend on single Service requirements, operating environments, available resources, trained personnel, and documented procedures.
What does JARTS stand for?
Joint Air System Recovery and Transportation Squadron.
What is the role of JARTS?
JARTS provides a specialist Air System recovery and transportation service for tasks beyond the capability of a Stn/Ship/Unit.
What are the responsibilities of a Stn/Ship/Unit?
The Stn, Ship or Unit will be responsible for recovery and transportation tasks within their capabilities.
What must be done to aircraft during snow clearance operations?
Aircraft must be earthed, because brushing snow may cause issues.
How should snow be removed from aircraft surfaces?
Carefully remove snow from aircraft surfaces to avoid damaging control seals, honeycomb structures, intake ducts, and other similar components.
What is the recommended method for removing snow from control seals?
Remove snow by hand from control seals and control shrouds to prevent freezing and interference with the operation of the controls.
What should be applied to prevent the reformation of ice?
Apply a thin film of de-icing fluid to prevent reformation of ice.
What is anti-icing?
Anti-icing is the treatment applied to an aircraft to prevent the formation of frost and ice on the aircraft surfaces.
What are anti-icing methods designed to do?
Anti-icing methods are designed to prevent the adhesion of snow and ice deposits to treated surfaces.
What is one method of anti-icing?
Fitting of Approved Aircraft Covers and Blanks is one method of anti-icing.
If an aircraft is left in the open during severe climatic conditions, the approved aircraft covers should be fitted.
What is the most common method used to de-ice aircraft?
Applying a mixture of hot de-icing fluid and water to the affected areas.
What types of equipment are used for de-icing?
Equipment ranges from hand-operated to more complex machinery.
What happens after the de-icing process?
A thin film of fluid should prevent ice or frost from reforming on the aircraft.
What is the most common method used to de-ice aircraft?
Applying a mixture of hot de-icing fluid and water to the affected areas.
What types of equipment are used for de-icing?
Equipment ranges from hand-operated to more complex machinery.
What happens after the de-icing process?
A thin film of fluid should prevent ice or frost from reforming on the aircraft.
What is the capability of most Air Systems in the Defence Air Environment?
Most Air Systems are capable of performing a variety of roles.
What is role equipment?
Role equipment is that equipment which is fitted to enable a specific role or operation in a particular environment to be carried out.
Who is responsible for the maintenance and modification of role equipment?
The maintenance and modification of role equipment is to be carried out as directed by the relevant Delivery Team Role Equipment.
What is the responsibility for operational control of role equipment?
The responsibility for operational control is vested in the respective Command, which may delegate it to role equipment control centres.
How is role equipment categorized?
Role equipment is divided into categories, including Permanent-Fit Role Equipment.
What is Permanent-Fit Role Equipment?
Permanent-Fit Role Equipment forms part of the Air System basic fit and/or inventory and is transferred with the Air System.
Under what conditions is Permanent-Fit Role Equipment removed from an Air System?
It will only be removed for fault rectification, preventive maintenance, or embodiment of modifications.
What are examples of Permanent-Fit Role Equipment?
Examples include the semi-automatic cargo release unit (SACRU) and six-man seats.
What is Temporary-Fit Role Equipment?
Role Equipment fitted to an Air System on a temporary basis for a specific sortie or number of sorties in a particular role-configuration.
What is Special Role Equipment?
Equipment procured in limited quantities to meet special operational commitments, held by Role Equipment control and returned after the operation.
Example: Ferry Fuel Tank.
What is Squadron Role Equipment?
Equipment fitted by Stns/Ships/Units to meet specific common role requirements, permanently held by the unit and not transferred with the Air System.
Example: Heli-tele.
What is the responsibility of the Aircraft Commander?
The Aircraft Commander is responsible for ensuring that the weight and CofG position are within the prescribed limits for take-off, landing, and all conditions of flight.
How can the weight and CofG of an aircraft in flight be accurately determined?
The weight and CofG of an aircraft in flight can only be accurately determined if the weight and CofG are precisely known in a specified unloaded condition, i.e. the aircraft’s basic weight and CofG.
Who determines the basic weight and CofG of each aircraft?
The Aircraft Design Organisation determines the basic weight and CofG of each aircraft before its delivery to the MOD.
What can cause changes to the basic weight and CofG in service?
Changes can occur as a result of modifications, repainting, replacement of major components, or structural repairs.
Why is it essential to re-weigh individual aircraft periodically?
It is essential to re-weigh individual aircraft periodically to ensure accurate weight and CofG values.
When should aircraft be weighed?
Aircraft are to be weighed on the following occasions:
1. At a periodicity detailed by the appropriate Type Airworthiness Authority.
2. After a major modification programme.
3. When depth maintenance of an Aircraft surface finish exceeds 25% of the surface area.
What events require weighing an aircraft due to weight and moment changes?
Weighing is required when:
1. Embodiment of a major single design modification or service modification.
2. Embodiment of a number of minor design modifications, service modifications, and/or special technical instructions that together alter the weight and moment.
