Mod 12 - 13 quiz Flashcards
what is a stamped nut/palnut?
a flat piece of steel that has been stamped to form the shape of a nut. used as a safety device in place of cotter pins or lockwire
what is the difference between a standard torque and a specified torque
standard torques are universal a torques used when there is no specified torque.
a specified torque is one that is specific to a location on the aircraft, not the fastener
should you use a torque wrench to break torques
no
what is the allowable accuracy limits on a torque wrench
no more than +/- 5%
when directing a helicopter for landing, where should you situate yourself in relation to the wind
always with your back to the wind
while the helicopter is running, where should you approach from
the front, so that the pilot is aware that you are near the machine
what are the four classes of external loads
Class A - cannot move, cannot be jettisoned, does not extend past landing gear (eg. Ski baskets)
class B - Can be jettisoned, does not touch the ground
Class C - can be jettisoned and remains in contact with ground
Class D - a person or anything that is not class A,B or C
when using a helicopter for airiel fire fighting, what are the two methods of storing water
internal tanks and Bambi Buckets
what are the different ways a cargo hook can be mounted to an aircraft
belly / frame mount
Suspended
trolley / beam
what is the difference between a keepered and keeperless
a keepered hook has a movable latch and requires specialized attachment rings
a keeperless hook has an articulating hook and does not need special rings
what is a carousel
a ring of electrically controlled hooks that can hold multiple small loads and be released independently from one another
what are the different types of hook release
electrical (pilot controlled)
Mechanical (pilot controlled)
Mechanical (ground operated)
