NATOPS Chapter 3 Flashcards
No __________ is allowed within 50 ft of helicopter.
Flame/sparking device.
All PQM and aircrewmen qualified in model may __________.
Perform servicing and handling when maintenance personnel are not available.
Helicopter must be _____ away from any operating radar set during fueling.
How far from other aircraft and structures?
75ft
50ft
Flameouts may occur following __________ in excess of 10 minutes when JP-5/8. Establish an ______ for 10 seconds to be safe.
Nosedown ground operations
IGE Hover
If JP-4/B is used the following apply:
All takeoffs shall stabilize in a 10 second hover before departing
NO single engine training
Operating characteristics may change
The next 2 refuelings must be treated as if JP-4/B was used
SNOT
Flash point to hanger a helicopter aboard a ship must be above ______.
120 F
JP-8 and JP-4 have a flash point of?
less than 140 F
70% JP5 and 30% JP8 will ensure flashpoint is above _______
120 F
How long do you have to wait to check engine oil?
APU?
Main transmission?
20 minutes
1 hr
30 minutes
- hot scale - 30 min to 2 hrs
- cold scale- more than 2 hrs
Tiedowns
Initial-
Permanent-
Heavy weather-
4 tiedowns. 2 on each main mount
12 tiedowns. 2 on each attachment point
18 tiedowns. 3 on each point.
- surface winds greater than 35kt
- winds over the deck greater than 60kt, 8 ft seas, pitch 4, roll of 12.
When you are changing from one authorized fuel to another, you do not need to do what?
Drain the helicopter fuel system before adding fuel.
What are the Primary fuels?
JP-5
JP-8
F-24
TS-1
What are the Restricted fuels?
JET A1
JET A
JP-4
JET B
What are the Emergency Fuels
JP8+100
F-27
What is the definition of Primary fuel?
Restricted Fuel?
Emergency Fuel?
P: A fuel that the aircraft is authorized to use for continuous unrestricted operations
R: A fuel that imposes operational restrictions on the aircraft
E: A fuel which may be used for a minimum time when no other primary or restricted fuel is available in case of emergency or operational necessity
