PC Flashcards
What is the form number for the PC Designation?
4790/158
What is the A-Sheet form number?
4790/141
What is the Daily/Turnaround form number?
4790/38
What is annotated on the A-Sheet?
Crew and Passenger Oxygen
Fuel Quantity
Fuel Grade
PCMCIA Card Serial Number
Oils Added
How do you annotate a discrepancy on the Daily/Turnaround?
Write MCN for the MAF on the appropriate task card
What is the ADB?
Aircraft Discrepancy Binder
It’s a running, physical record for maintenance on a specific aircraft
How do you annotate oils of they were serviced the day before competing a DTA?
A-Sheet: Previously Serviced: ENG 1: X FL OZ, ENG 2: X FL OZ
Turnaround: Previously Serviced: X FL OZ
What does signing the A-Sheet imply?
That the PC has personally inspected the aircraft in accordance with applicable technical publications and had correctly documented all discrepancies and needed information.
What publication governs refueling and fuel samples?
00-80T-109
What publication governs ground towing procedures?
00-80T-96
What can be found in the ADB ?
Oil Service History
Fuel Sample History
A-Sheet
Daily/Turnaround Completion Time
Status of Aircraft Systems
Last 10 Flights
Aircraft Safe For Flight Status
PCMCIA Cards
Where can the procedures for the Daily/Turnaround inspections be found?
IETMS Ch 5
4790.2D Ch 10
How long does a Daily Inspection last for?
72 hours
24 Hours if the aircraft experiences weight off wheels or maintenance other than servicing has been performed
How long does a Turnaround Inspection last for?
24 hours unless the Daily would expire before the 24 hour period ends
How often is an aircraft washed?
Every 90 days
What is your primary job as a Plane Captain?
Safe handling of aircraft
What are the dimensions of the P-8A?
Height: 42’ 6”
Length: 129’ 6”
Wingspan: 123’ 6”
What does SPDS CDU stand for?
Secondary Power Distribution System Control Display Unit
What does BRU stand for?
Bomb Rack Unit
How many BRU stations and where are they located?
11
1 & 2 on Port Wing
3 & 4 on Belly
5-9 in the Weapons Bay
10 & 11 on Stbd Wing
How many static wicks are there on the P-8A? AAS configured?
19
23
How many portable fire extinguishers are there?
6
How many oxygen bottles are there?
6
5 full & 1 small in lav
How many life rafts are there?
2
What is the minimum number of LPUs required for flight?
12
How many first aid kits are there?
2
What are the limitations for Crew and Passenger oxygen?
Limitations are based on a chart that tracks the acceptable O2 pressures based on current outside air temperature.
1450-1800 are generally acceptable pressures.
Where can you find the OAT/TAT?
MCDU in the flight station
List the Pins on the P-8A
Nose Landing Gear Lockout
Nose Wheel Steering
ALE-47
Main Landing Gear Lockouts
Thrust Reversers
Weapons Bay Lockout
Aft Egress Door
Fwd/Aft Uplock Pins (AAS)
What does PCMCIA stand for?
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
How long does it take for the PCMCIA take to initialize?
3-5 mins
Where is the PCMCIA installed?
MFDAU (Multi-Functional Data Acquisition Unit)
What are the three lights of the MFDAU?
FDAU Fail
FDAU Caution
DFDR Fail
Where is the MFDAU located?
Aft side of the E/E Bay
When do you change the PCMCIA Card?
After each flight
What six conditions do you check on the internal recorder status page?
Media Installed - YES
RCDR Ready - YES
Write Enable - YES
Media Low - NO
Media Full - NO
Write Fail - NO
What is located on the P19 panel? Where is it located?
External Power Receptacle
Internal Communication System (ICS) ports and nose landing gear light switch
Below the Stbd flight deck window
What lights are required for flight?
Emergency
Position
Anti-Collision
Strobe
Do all aircraft have nose taxi lights or retractable landing lights?
No, only 168 models
What lights are on when radar is operating?
Anti-Collision
What is the frequency to Base? Ground?
Base: 313.800
Ground: 275.800
Can you use radios without media?
Yes
How many Bose/Telex headsets are on the P-8A?
Bose: 12
Telex: 2
What is the procedure for an APU fire during refueling?
Stop fuel flow, disconnect fuel line, deploy the Apu fire bottle from the main wheel well, evacuate all personnel aboard the aircraft, and notified maintenance control to call for emergency services
What is the procedure for an APU fire while aboard the aircraft?
Enter the flight station and pull the APU fire handle upward and twist in either direction until it stops or hold until the “FIRE BOTTLE DISCHARGED” light illuminates. Move the APU master switch to the OFF position then move the battery switch to the OFF position. Ensure all personnel are evacuated from the aircraft and notify maintenance control to call for emergency services.
Where are the deployment mechanisms for the APU fire bottle?
- Center console in the flight station
- Starboard aft bulkhead of the main landing gear wheel well
What is the procedure for hot brakes during aircraft recovery?
Indicate hot breaks to the pilot using the appropriate hand signal and taxi the aircraft back to the taxiway, then notify maintenance control
What is the procedure for tow bar separation during a plane move?
Pushing: move director will blow their horn two times, the driver will come to a complete stop and the brake Rider will apply brakes when given the signal to do so from the move director.
Pulling: move director will blow their horn two times, and the driver will pull off at a 45° angle until they are clear of the aircraft’s path, and the brake rider will apply brakes when given the signal to do so from the move director
Wing/Chock Walkers: will attempt to position chocks in the path of the wheels in an attempt to stop a runaway aircraft. While doing so they must be cautious and avoid the path of any part of the aircraft that poses a danger to ground personnel
What is the appropriate procedure for the APU INOP light failing to illuminate during APU startup
Cease to start up procedure and notify maintenance control
Where is the AED?
- Maintenance Control
- Duty Office
Where is the fuel spill kit?
In the hangar
Where is the battery spill kit?
In the hanger in front of the AE shop
Where is the emergency tire deflator kit?
In the hangar between the frame/mech shop
What is the procedure for entering T1 during a plane move?
Stop the evolution in a safe area and have all ground personnel board the aircraft until the condition is lifted
What is the procedure when you were directing an aircraft in the pilot is not following your instructions?
Signal to the pilot to stop and notify maintenance control to make contact with the aircraft to establish communications
What do you do in the case of an engine fire during startup?
Signal for the pilot to shut down the affected engine and notify the pilot of a fire using the proper hand signals. Then notify maintenance control to contact emergency services
What are the procedures for a fuel spill or active fuel leak on an aircraft?
Secure engines, if applicable, and notify maintenance control and follow proper fuels field procedures
What is the proper procedure when encountering a taxiing aircraft during a move?
Halt the evolution where the towed aircraft is not obstructing the taxiway and allow the taxiing aircraft to pass, then resume towing as normal
If you are launching the aircraft and see lightning in your vicinity what do you do?
Pass the command to the PPC, and go inside and notify maintenance control of the situation
What publication governs hand signals?
00-80T-113
What is the major difference when giving hand signals to pilots versus ground crew?
Pilot: hand signals are given above the shoulders and head
Ground: hand signals are given at or below the waist
Demonstrate the following hand signals:
Fire (Engine 1, Engine 2, APU)
Smoke
Fluid Leak
Brakes on/off
Chocks in/out
Ladder up/down
Emergency Stop
Speed Up/Slow Down
Hot Brakes
Ground Power Connect/Disconnect
Huffer Connect/Disconnect
Cut Engine
I Have Control
Pass Command
Apply/Secure Hydraulic Power
Raise Lower Flaps
Moving Flight Controls
Where can you find information about Wing Walker/Brake Rider?
00-80T-96
What is the minimum number of qualified individuals required to perform an aircraft move according to publication 00-80-T96?
6
How many qualified individuals are required to perform an aircraft move in accordance with the VP-4 standard operating procedures?
With brakes - 9
Without brakes - 11
What is required to move an aircraft without brakes?
Chock Walkers
Name all the positions required for a move
Director, senior observer, QA representative, driver, brake rider, two wing walkers, and two tail walkers
What must be performed before and after every move?
Brief/Debrief
What is the brake pre-charge?
1000 psi