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SAR Flashcards

1
Q

In the face of extreme pressure to complete a difficult rescue, the HAC must exercise extreme caution and use ________ ________ to avoid placing the aircraft and crew in an unnecessarily dangerous position.

A

Sound judgement

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2
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Helicopters designated as ________ _____ ________ shall carry the equipment required in the 3-50.1.

A

Primary SAR vehicles

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3
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Warning: Failure to ensure __________ is selected prior to swimmer deployment and/or survivor hoisting may expose rescue swimmer and survivor to a _______ hazard.

A

+RADT OFF, radiation

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4
Q

Avoid discharging _______ _______ or deploying ______ near a crash site possibly covered with fuel.

A

Static charge, smokes

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5
Q

If a parachute exists, maintain a minimum of ________________ separation between canopy and rotor downwash.

A

1 rotor diameter

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6
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Swimmer __________ be required to enter the water to effect the recovery of inanimate objects.

A

Shall not

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7
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There shall be a _______ _______ if swimmer is deployed.

A

Hoist operator

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8
Q

Personnel hoist shall not be attempted with a damaged ______ ______.

A

Hoist cable

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9
Q

The hoist operator shall wear a __________.

A

Heavy duty glove

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10
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Crewman’s ________ _______ shall be used when cabin door is open.

A

Safety belt

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11
Q

Do not breathe smoke from _____ or _____. It is highly caustic to moist tissue in the nose and throat.

A

Mk-25 or Mk-58

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12
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_______ shall not be launched in a hover because of possibility of valve plug striking the aircraft.

A

Mk-25

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13
Q

TGT rise of 20 degrees C for a constant torque is an indication of ________ ________. TGT rise of 40 degrees C or more may result in _________ ________.

A

Salt encrustation, compressor stalls

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14
Q

Marker pull ring on _______ shall not be removed until launch due to the battery cavity being _________ activated.

A

Mk-58, saltwater

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15
Q

Recommended altitude for commencing approach is _____ feet.

A

150

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16
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Hover altitudes may be adjusted from _______ feet.

A

40-90 feet

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17
Q

After tear strip is removed on ______, use care to avoid cutting hands.

A

Mk-58

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18
Q

Aircraft should not fly at low altitude over a burning ______ due to the ignition of the second candle causing a flame that could eject up to _____.

A

Mk-58, 50 feet

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19
Q

Swimmer and survivor on hoist may oscillate and cause _______ ______ disengagement.

A

RADALT hold

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20
Q

Swimmer ______ enter the water and assist the survivor on all rescues except when the PIC determines circumstances will unnecessarily expose the swimmer to danger.

A

Shall

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21
Q

If the sea state is _______, it is recommended that the swimmer deploy on the hoist.

A

3 or above (Douglas sea state)

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22
Q

Rescue via _______ _______ is recommended in situations where sea states or proximity to obstacles prohibit the swimmer from safely approaching the survivor.

A

Direct deployment

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23
Q

NVD Usage during a SAR Approach

A

With a visible horizon, NVD aircrews may maneuver the aircraft into the wind without use of the wind line rescue pattern in order to maintain sight of the survivor.

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24
Q

Five Ways to Effect a Rescue

A

Landing
Rescue via one or two wheels
Rescue via hoist
Rappelling
Direct deployment

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25
Q

Which method of rescue requires operational necessity?

A

Rescue via one or two wheels

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26
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In the event of a loss of visual contact with the swimmer, hoist operator shall cycle the ______ _______. Swimmer shall illuminate strobe or ignite a flare to reestablish contact.

A

Rescue light

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27
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How is the rescue hoist powered?

A

Hydraulically powered by the backup hydraulic pump

28
Q

What is the max speed of the Breeze Eastern rescue hoist?

A

215 fpm

29
Q

What is the max speed of the Lucas-Western rescue hoist?

A

250 fpm

30
Q

How much cable does the rescue hoist have?

A

200 feet of usable cable with the first and last 20 feet being bright orange.

31
Q

What bus powers the operation of the rescue hoist?

A

No. 2 DC primary

32
Q

What are the three positions of the RSQ HOIST PWR/ARMED switch?

A

COCKPIT - only cyclic emergency release will cut cable

ALL - both cyclic and hoist shear switch will cut cable

33
Q

What is the priority valve?

A

Installed between the utility module and the rescue hoist to restrict hydraulic fluid to the rescue hoist in the event the backup hydraulic pump pressure decreases below a prescribed value.

34
Q

Basic SAR Structure

A

SAR Coordinator - Rescue Coordination Center in a geographic area.

SAR Mission Coordinator - OTC or unit designated by the OTC.

On Scene Commander - first unit to arrive on scene or the unit with the best capability.

35
Q

Recommend short haul for recovery when…

A

Sea state > 2
Night/IMC
More than 25 yards between survivors

36
Q

3 ways to deploy swimmer

A

15/0
10/10
Rescue hoist

37
Q

How shall a survivor be called out?

A

Clock position and distance

38
Q

The pilot shall establish a hover into the wind with the survivor at the _________ position.

A

3 o clock

39
Q

Direct deployment procedures _________ be used if survivor still has parachute attached.

A

Shall not

40
Q

The rescue swimmer shall be deployed via _________ during all night and IMC/low visibility operations.

A

Rescue hoist

41
Q

SAR Condition I

A

Aircraft shall be spotted for immediate launch.

Into wind, blades spread, starting equipment plugged in, LSE, PC, crew in helicopter through checklists up to starting engines.

Four tie downs.

42
Q

SAR Condition II

A

Same as condition I except flight crews may stand by in the ready room.

43
Q

SAR Condition III

A

Blades may be folded, aircraft parked in a position that allows direct access to suitable launch spot.

Tow bar shall be attached, LSE, PC, handlers standing by.

Flight crews briefed and standing by in ready room.

44
Q

SAR Condition IV

A

Same as condition III, but minor maintenance may be performed if no delay in launch is involved.

45
Q

Equipment in SAR Curtain

A

Chem Lights
Chem straps
Crewman safety belts
Cable grip
Hoist gloves
Rescue litter sling
Quick splice
Pneumatic hand tool

46
Q

What is the cable grip used for? What is its weight limit?

A

It is used to take the weight of the hoist load off of the brake in the event of a hoist failure.

1000 lb

47
Q

What is the burn time of a Mk-25?

A

10-20 minutes

48
Q

What is the burn time of the Mk-58?

A

At least 45 minutes

49
Q

What smoke is the only pyrotechnic for use over land?

A

Mk-18 (50-90 second burn time)

50
Q

What is a datum marker buoy?

A

Floating beacons that transmit on radio frequencies.

51
Q

What datum marking device can be used in the event of suspected fuel/oil on the surface?

A

SDU-36/N electric marine marker light. Incorporates an automatic gravity switch.

52
Q

Minimum Helicopter SAR Equipment

A

Rescue hook
Rescue strop
QSR
Quick splice
Cable grip
Hand tool
3 crewman safety belts
12 chem lights
3 chem light straps
Hoist gloves
3 cranials
2 blankets
Rescue equipment bag
Trail line
Litter sling
Level A SAR med kit
Rescue litter
Level B SAR med kit
SAR med oxygen system

53
Q

Minimum SAR Equipment Over Water

A

6 x Mk-58
3 electrical marine marker lights Electronic datum marking device
3 LPUs
One MPLR weak link

54
Q

Who must be assumed to have spinal injuries?

A

Unconscious
Fallen three times the height of the survivor
Ejected from aircraft

55
Q

How should you transport survivors with diving related injuries?

A

Survivors should be kept lying flat and altitude changes should be kept to a minimum.

56
Q

What is hydrostatic squeeze?

A

Constriction of the respiratory system from the severe cold disabling the body from taking in oxygen. If hoisted by the rescue strop, gravity will take blood pooled in chest and head and disperse it to extremities, sending the survivor into cardiac arrest.

57
Q

Items in a Level A SAR Med Kit (some not all)

A

Medical bag
Tape
Bandages
Blanket
Trauma dressing
Oxygen mask
Mag light
PPE kit
Resuscitator
Splint
Tourniquet
Trauma shears

58
Q

When would you use direct deployment?

A

Extreme situations such as rescued in the surf zone, heavy seas, high winds, swift water, ice, etc.

DD should not be used on aviators who have ejected from aircraft, or combative survivors, and shall not be used on aviators still entangled in a parachute.

59
Q

Short haul

A

Aircraft speed should not exceed 40 KIAS during short haul operations

60
Q

Types of Chemical lights

A

Green 6 hr
Green 12 hr
Yellow high intensity
Red 12 hr

61
Q

3-50 Operational Necessity

A

Helicopter recovery of an enemy or hostile survivor

62
Q

3-50 on deploying RS to recover an armed enemy or hostile?

A

RS shall not be deployed into the water to recover enemy or hostile survivors armed with weapons.

63
Q

A single RS ________ attempt the recovery of a combative survivor without assistance from a rescue boat and/ or a second RS.

A

Should not

64
Q

Warnings in 3-50 for Direct deployment procedures

A

The rescue strop shall not be used for DD unless used in conjunction with the Quick Strop for DD double lift.
The QS shall only be used in conjunction with the Tri Sar Harness for DD and recovery of survivors.
The QS safety strap shall be used for all training evolutions.

65
Q

What is a double lift used for?

A

When recovering a hypothermic or potentially hypothermic survivor as an expedient alternative to the rescue litter.
The standard rescue strip is used in conjunction with the QS to hoist the survivor in a semi supine position.

66
Q

What is the name of the life rafts we carry?

A

LR-1
A one man life raft

67
Q

Recommended altitude and airspeeds to deploy life rafts?

A

Inflated or Un inflated is 10/10 or 15/0

HAC (24 decks)

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