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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2
Q

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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3
Q

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

A

4

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4
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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Q

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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9
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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13
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?

A

Battery

16
Q

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

A

75-85 psi

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?

A

750 psi

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
24
Q

What provides a connection between the upper and lower load straps of the barricade and the tensioning pendant of the barricade stanchion?

A

Multiple release

25
Q

What are the three positions of the motor controller switch?

A

Automatic, off, run,

26
Q

During socket pouring , what is the required temperature of the zinc before pouring?

A

925-975 degrees