p1b8 Flashcards
what is SE used for in aircraft handling
test, troubleshoot, and service aircraft systems
danger areas for aviation
intakes, exhaust, flight controls, compressed gases, cryogenics, explosives, hazardous materials, eyes hearing and other environment dangers
state the procedure for grounding an aircraft
hook a grounding strap to a static ground and then to the aircraft grounding receptacle
why is it necessary to static ground the windshield
after flight, too much voltage buildup
initial tie-down
45 knots ; 6 chains
normal weather tie-down
45 knots ; 9 chains
moderate weather tie-down
46-60 knots ; 14 chains
heavy weather tie-down
60+ knots ; 20 chains
mandatory hand signals regardless of aircraft type
- emergency stop
- wave off
- hold
towing speed shall not exceed
5 mph or speed of slowest walker
how many personnel does it take to move an aircraft?
5
- move director
- brake rider
- chock walker
- safety observer
- tractor driver
purpose of emergency shore based recovery equipment
minimize the chance of an accident that could cause injury to the pilot and crew
safety hazard associated with intakes
ducts
safety hazard associated with exhaust
temperature and velocity
safety hazard associated with propellors
don’t approach or depart an aircraft with props running
safety hazard associated with rotor blades
don’t approach or depart an aircraft with rotors engaged or disengaged
safety hazard associated with hot brakes
never face the side of the wheel
wind indicator
wind directions and velocities to pilots
airfield rotating beacon
identify airports location
tower visual communication
reduce the number of voices between tower and radar controller
TACAN system
aircraft position and distance from a TACAN station
ILS
approach path for descending aircraft
VOR
course navigator
GPS
provides position, velocity, and time data
