Natops ch. 3

Question 1

Primary fuels

Answer 1

A fuel that the aircraft is authorized to use for continuous unrestricted operations
JP-5
JP-8 
A++
TS-1

Question 2

Restricted fuel

Answer 2

Fuel that imposes operational restrictions on the aircraft

Question 3

Emergency fuel

Answer 3

may be used for a minimum time when no other primary or restricted fuel is available in case of emergency or operational necessity

Question 4

Fuel in a/c that can be safely hangared aboard ship

Answer 4

JP-5

Question 5

Warning while working on aircraft

Answer 5

Using loose pyrotechnics, smoking, or striking matches while working on the aircraft, or using any flame-producing device within 50 feet of the helicopter may result in injury or death and is strictrly prohibited

Question 6

JP-5, JP-8 flameout warning

Answer 6

Flameouts may be encountered following nosedown ground operations in excess of 10 minutes when using JP-5, JP-8, or equivalent fuels and could result in loss of aircraft and personnel

Question 7

Changing from one type of authorized fuel to another

Answer 7

Not necessary to drain the helicopter fuel system before adding the new fuel. Fuels having the same nato code are interchangeable

Question 8

To prevent engine flameout during launch

Answer 8

establish IGE hover for 10 seconds prior to takeoff. If FUEL PRESS caution illuminates in hover, do not depart until FUEL PRESS caution self clears

Question 9

Number of refuelings with JP-5, JP-8 to assume the tanks are rid of JP-4/JET B

Answer 9

2 from direct main tank refuel or aux tank transfer

Question 10

Fueling with sonobuoys

Answer 10

Ensure launcher vent valve is in the SAFE (horizontal) position

Question 11

Fueling with sonobuoys

Answer 11

Ensure launcher vent valve is in the SAFE (horizontal) position

Question 12

Max fuel pressure from the servicing unit

Answer 12

55 psi

prevents fuel cell rupture

Question 13

Quality of fuel in question

Answer 13

Refuel through HIFR fitting, filter is capable of removing water and particulate.

Question 14

Quality of fuel in question

Answer 14

Refuel through HIFR fitting, filter is capable of removing water and particulate.

Question 15

Gravity fueling warning

Answer 15

Gravity fueling is not authorized with engines or APU operating

Question 16

Engine oil capacity

Answer 16

7.3 quarts MIL-PRF-23699

Question 17

APU oil capacity

Answer 17

2 quarts MIL-PRF-23699

Question 18

Main transmission oil

Answer 18

7.5 gallons DOD-PRF-85734

Question 19

IGB

Answer 19

2.75 pints DOD-PRF-85734

Question 20

TGB

Answer 20

2.75 pints DOD-PRF-85734

Question 21

Hydraulic reservoirs

Answer 21

1 quart MIL-PRF-83282

Question 22

Utility Hydraulic

Answer 22

.92 Quarts MIL-PRF-83282

Question 23

Rescue hoist

Answer 23

1.16 quarts MIL-PRF-23699

Question 24

Engine Starter

Answer 24

200 cc MIL-PRF23699

Question 25

Time after engines shutdown before checking the level or servicing

Answer 25

20 minutes

Question 26

Time after APU shutdown before checking oil level

Answer 26

1 hour

Question 27

Hot scale on Transmission dipstick

Answer 27

30 minutes to 2 hours after shutdown. Accurate readings not possible until after 30 minutes

Question 28

Fire Extinguisher servicing

Answer 28

Replace bottle completely

Question 29

Windshield washer

Answer 29

Filled with water, If below 0 deg C mixture of 50% water 50% isopropyl

Question 30

Short term parking

Answer 30

More than 1 rotor blade length from objects
Into wind with more than 20 knots
lower stab to full-down position
     - Use ac power whenever possible
Rotor brake
Tail whl locked
parking brake and chocks
protective covers
grounding wire

Question 31

Long term parking

Answer 31

Same as short term
if winds of 45 knots or gusts to 60 knots are expected fold and secure main rotor blades
Install helicopter and main rotor tiedowns

Question 32

Initial Tiedowns

Answer 32

4 tiedowns
2 on each mainmount
Just prior to and after shipboard aircraft movement, shipboard startup,after landing

Question 33

Permanent Tiedowns

Answer 33

12 tiedowns
2 at each attachment (main mount, highs, tails)
whenever ship not at flight quarters

Question 34

Heavy weather tiedowns

Answer 34

18 tiedowns
3 at each attachment point
surface winds average velocity 35 knots and/or sea state of 8 feet
wind over the deck exceeds 60 knots
Pitch exceeds 4 degrees
Roll exceeds 12 degrees
Caution: aircraft should be moved into the hangar prior to onset of heavy weather

Question 35

Gross weight in heavy weather with no rast but secured to tiedowns in hangar

Answer 35

20,500

23,500 with rast

Question 36

Gross weight in heavy weather on deck

Answer 36

20,500