Shipboard Wand

Question 1

All aviation ships certified to operate with V-22 aircraft are required to procure and utilize wand extensions for a _____________ handheld fire extinguishers.

Answer 1

15-pound CO2

Question 2

When an aircraft is spotted aboard ship where the engine is positioned over the water and out of reach from the flight deck with the extension wand the onboard nacelle fire extinguishing system should be activated first.
(True or False)

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In the event the onboard nacelle fire extinguishing system is ineffective the aircraft should be towed to a safe position where access to the Fire Fighting Access Panel (FFAP) can be reached with an ____________
________ and extinguisher.

Answer 3

Extension Wand

Question 4

The air scoop vents will be ________ during normal aircraft operations and spotting, but will _________ automatically
and remain closed if the onboard fire protection system is activated.

Answer 4

OPEN, CLOSE

Question 5

The air scoop vents must be ____________ opened from the cockpit.

Answer 5

Manually

Question 6

Straight stream access through the FFAP should only be attempted if the air vent cannot be opened and the aircraft cannot be repositioned with the nacelle over the deck. (True or False)

Answer 6

True