MK7 Aircraft Recovery Equipment Flashcards

0
Q

What are the classifications of arrestments

A

Normal arrestment and emergency arrestment

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Q

What are aircraft arrestments

A

Recovery equipment that brings a landing aircraft to a controlled stop by absorbing and dispelling energy developed by the landing aircraft

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What is the purpose of the MK7 arresting engine runout control valve ?

A

To control fluid flow from the engine cylinder to the accumulator

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Q

The mk7 recovery equipment is divided into a total of how many major systems?

A

4

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Q

The aircraft weight selector is adjusted while the arresting engine is in the battery position. This adjustment causes a change in the position of what component of the CRO valve?

A

The upper level

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Which of the following statements is correct concerning the valve sleeve and stem movement of the CRO valve?

A
  1. At a 4:1 ratio the sleeve and stem move 1/4
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Q

What controls the variation in the size of the opening of the CRO valve?

A

The plunger movement

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What is the purpose of the four vehicle elongated holes machined into the retract valve seat?

A

To allow fluid to enter the valve from the accumulator

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8
Q

What device is installed on the retract valve operating lever to eliminate chatter

A

Shock Absorber

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Q

What controls the flow of hydraulic fluid from the engine cylinder to the accumulator and is considered the heart of the arresting engine?

A

CROV

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10
Q

What is the maximum operating temperature of arresting gear hydraulic fluid?

A

170 degrees F

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11
Q

What is the maximum hydraulic fluid tank capacity of the power pack

A

125 gallons

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12
Q

What is the initial pressure of the arresting gear accumulator

A

400 psi

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Q

What permits a controlled return of fluid from the accumulator back to the engine cylinder?

A

Retract valve

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14
Q

Inside the accumulator what separates the air side from the fluid side?

A

Floating piston

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15
Q

What shows on the fluid level indicator of proper amount of fluid is in the system?

16
Q

What is the required operating pressure on the automatic lubrication system ?

17
Q

What is the function of the cushioning piston in the anchor damper?

A

Prevents the piston from slamming

18
Q

What reduces cable peak tension and minimize cable vibration during aircraft arrestment?

A

Sheave damper

19
Q

What is the required operating pressure of sheave damper accumulator?

20
Q

When the sheave damper is in battery position , what should be the reading on the fluid level?

A

2 plus/minus 1

21
Q

How many types of sheaves are used in MK 7 Mod 3 arresting gear?

A
  1. Horizontal sheave, vertical sheave, fair lead sheave
22
Q

On the Mk 7 Mod 3 arresting gear, how is the retractable sheave operated?

A

Push button

23
Q

What is the maximum cross deck pendant height in inches , if measured from the bottom of the pendant to the deck

A
  1. 51/2 inches max
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What provides a connection between the upper and lower load straps of the barricade and the tensioning pendant of the barricade stanchion?
Multiple release
25
What are the three positions of the motor controller switch?
Automatic, off, run,
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During socket pouring , what is the required temperature of the zinc before pouring?
925-975 degrees