SAR (in progress) Flashcards
Helicopters create ____that must be discharged by grounding the hoist on the surface prior to commencing a pickup. The surface in the immediate vicinity of a crash may be covered with fuel. Avoid discharging static charge or _____ in that zone.
static electricity
deploying smoke markers
If a parachute remains in the area of the survivor, maintain a minimum of ________ separation between parachute canopy and rotor downwash.
1 rotor diameter
Swimmer shall not be required to enter the water to effect the recovery of________.
inanimate objects
There shall be a hoist operator in the cabin if______.
a swimmer is deployed
If the hoist is damaged, can you attempt to hoist personnel?
no, you shall not
The red phosphorous composition in the _______ produces smoke, which is highly caustic to the moist tissues of the nose and throat. Do not _______.
Mk 25. Mk58
breathe this smoke
The ____ shall not be launhed while in a hover, because of _______ possible striking aircraft or personnel
Mk 25
valve plug
While operating in salt spray environment for any period of time, a TGT rise of _____ or more for constant torque is an indication of _________. A TGT rise of greater than ____ for a constant torque is an indiation of engine performance degradation that may result in _____.
20 degrees C
engine performance degradation and possible salt encrustation
40 degrees C
compressor stall(s)
The Mk 58 marine marker is activated by ____
seawater entering the battery cavity
Warning: Swimmer and survivor on the hoist may oscillate underneath aircraft during recovery, which may result in _______ disengagement. Any aggressive collective inputs to stop descent/ascent rate may cause______
RADALT hold
injury to personnel on the hoist
Aircraft should not fly at a low altitude over a burning _______ marker. Ignition of ______ can be forceful, with flame occasionally ejecting up to _____.
Mk 58
second candle
50 feet
Dedicated SAR in an ASW configured aircraft equipped with ALFS is _______
not recommended.
Rescuing multiple survivors is ______ if SAR MEDEVAC litter use is required
not possible
Note: In sea states of _______, it is recommended that the swimmer deploy on the hoist.
three or above (Douglas Sea State)
Rescue via _______ is recommended in situations where sea states or proximity to obstacles prohibit the swimmer from safely approaching the survivor.
direct deployment
Warning: The acceleration cue on the hover display may _________ following any significant aircraft attitude change or a shift in relative winds. _______ may lead to vertigo and loss of situational awareness.
provide inaccurate or misleading information
abrupt control movements
Note: Prolonged overwater hover with little to no headwind shall be avoided due to _____
engine salt ingestion
With ________, NVD aircrews may maneuver the aircraft into the wind without use of the Windline Recue Pattern in order to maintain sight of survivor.
a visible horizon
When the water temperature is below _____, a dry suit ensemble is required. When temperatures are ____ to ____, a dry suit ensemble is worn at the CO’s discretion. Above _____ it is not required.
60 degrees F
60 to 70 degrees F
70 degrees F
The rescue hoist is hydraulically powered by the_____.
Backup pump
When the backup pump is supplying pressure to the #2 tail rotor servo, the ______ may secure hydraulic pressure to the rescue hoist due to low system pressure
priority valve
Breeze Eastern speed
0 to 215 fpm
Lucas Western speed
0 to 250 fpm
The hoist contains _____ feet of usable cable, a _____ type cable cutter, and an automatic _______.
200, guillotine, cable brake
The first and last ____ feet of the cable are bright orange to warn of end approach. The hoist hoo is attached to the cable end by a ______.
20, ball-bearing swivel
Power to the rescue hoist is provided by the ______. Backup (emergency) hoist operation is powered by the ______ .
No. 2 DC Primary Bus,
No. 1 DC Primary Bus
The primary method of hoist operation is through the _____ or ______. The secondary operation is through the _______.
aircrewman pendant or hover trim grip,
RSQ HOIST CTRL switch on the upper console
The RSQ HOIST CTRL switch can control the hoist in either direction at a fixed speed of _____.
100fpm
The backup method exists only from the cabin, and operates in either direction at a speed of _____.
85fpm
Whenever the hoist is being raised or lowered at a speed exceeding _____, it will automatically decelerate to _____ approximately ____ from the full-up position or ____ from the full-down position. These limit switches are inoperative when the BACKUP CONTROL HOIST switch is operating the hoist.
50 fpm, 50fpm, 10 feet, 5 feet
The CAD cable cutter may be fired by either pilot using the _______. Power to operate the cable shear is provided through the _____.
EMER REL button, dc essential
The MK 25 is designed to be launched or thrown from aircraft or surface vessels to provide either day or night reference points to the position of survivors. It has a ____ burning time.
10- to 20-minute
Warning: The MK 25 shall not be launched while in a hover because of the ______ possibly striking the aircraft or personnel.
valve plug
Note: Both the ____ and ____ of the MK 25 should be kept until marker is deployed. If marker is not deployed, resafe the marker
protective cap and arming cap
The MK 58 is designed for night or day use in any condition calling for __________. This flare can be launched by hand.
a long burning (at least 45 minutes) smoke reference point on the ocean surface.
5 Stages of SAR
Awareness Initial Action Planning Operations Mission Completion
Datum
The most probable location of the search object, corrected for movement over time
Coverage factor
A measure of search effectiveness or quality
C= Sweep width (W)/ Track Spacing (S)
Probability of Detection
the probability that the search object will be detected PROVIDED it is in the area searched
The rescue swimmer shall enter the water and assist the survivors in all cases except when _______
the a/c commander determines that the circumstances will unnecessarily endanger the swimmer. Factors to be considered include sea state, debris in water, sea predators, or fire on the water.
All comms between SMC, OSC, SRU will be on ______, with secondary freq. ______ monitored at all times
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SAR capable
The aircraft is fully manned for SAR and is mission capable in accordance with 3-50. One of the crewmen must be capable of water entry.
SAR assist
The flight crew is not comprised of the minimum flight crew for accepting a SAR mission in accordance with 3-50, but can perform duties limited ti activities such as search and OSC
SAR negative
The flight crew is not comprised of the mnimum flight crew for accepting a SAR mission in accordance with 3-50 and unable to accept tasking for any aspect of SAR missions
On Scene Commander
Generally the first search unit to arrive on scene or the unit with best capability
Search brief from the Sar Mission Commander or OSC shall include:
size, color, # of survivors, survival equipment, Wx conditions at the scene
The crew should consider recovery or short-hauling the RS between multiple survivors if the following conditions exist:
- Sea state greater than 2
- Night/IMC
- More than 25 yds between survivors
The _________ is the primary rescue device used in all rescue operations and is always used in conjunction with other devices for recovering survivors and transferring personnel.
Rescue hook
5 Ways to Effect a SAR Overland
- Landing to effect a rescue
- Rescue via one or two wheels- requires op necessity
- Rescue via hoist
- Rappelling
- Direct Deployment
LRRRD
Rescue Bag Nomenclature
BGU-8
Life Raft Nomenclature
LRU-1
LPU Nomenclature
LPU-3
Swimmer ____ enter the water and assist the survivor on all rescues, except when the PIC determines…
Factors to be considered include:
Shall, when the PIC determines that circumstances will unnecessarily expose the swimmer to danger
Factors to be considered include sea state, debris in water, sea predators, or fire on the water.
Rescue via direct deployment is recommended in situations where_____ or ______.
Sea states or proximity to obstacles prohibit the swimmer from safely approaching the survivor