SWE Questions Flashcards

1
Q

If the FSII level in bulk storage drops below _____% by volume, the air station commanding officer must be notified.

A

0.07

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2
Q

________ and _______ are responsible for ascertaining the correct fuel required for individual aircraft and for assuring that the aircraft is serviced with the correct fuel.

A

Pilots, aircrew

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3
Q

CGTO PG-85-00-170-A

A

AVIATION FUEL HANDLING PROCEDURES PROCESS GUIDE

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4
Q

Fire or explosion hazards are always present in locations where fuels are handled. Safe fuel service depends on keeping fuels in controlled areas, avoiding spills, and keeping all ignition sources ___ ft away from designated servicing areas and tank farms

A

50

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5
Q

The primary difference between the grades of turbine fuels is the _________.

A

volatility

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6
Q

No other grades of fuel can be routinely used by Coast Guard aircraft without prior approval from __________.

A

Commandant (CG-41)

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7
Q

All three military fuels contain the following additives not normally contained in commercial fuel:

A

a. Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII)
b. Lubricity Additive (corrosion inhibitor)
c. Antioxidants (storage stability additives)
d. Static Dissipater Additive (SDA) (JP-4 and JP-8 only)

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8
Q

TYPES OF CONTAMINATION

A
  1. Particulates
  2. Water
  3. Microbes
  4. Surfactants
  5. Miscellaneous Contaminants
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9
Q

__________ materials must not be used in aircraft fuel service.

A

Galvanized

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10
Q

WARNING:
DO NOT START FILLING OPERATIONS WHEN A LIGHTNING ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED, INDICATING AN ELECTRICAL STORM IS WITHIN __ NAUTICAL MILES OF THE TRUCK FILL POINT.

A

5

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11
Q

Fueling pressure at the fuel nozzle shall not exceed the maximum allowable pressure listed in the applicable aircraft flight manual. Listed for reference:

A
  • MH-65 55 PSIG
  • MH-60 55 PSIG
  • HU-25 50 PSIG
  • HC-130 60 PSIG
  • HC-144 50 PSIG
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12
Q

Fuel flow should be stopped within a maximum __% overrun.

A

5

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13
Q

There are three types of fuel samples taken at a Coast Guard air station

A

a. Clear and bright samples
b. FWD, CFD, and FSII test samples
c. Lab samples

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14
Q

The particulate contamination level for fuel being dispensed to aircraft is ___ mg/l at the fuel dispensing nozzle as determined by the AEL MK III tester.

A

1.0

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15
Q

The limit of water contamination in turbine fuels is ___ ppm.

A

10

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16
Q

The minimum level of FSII in fuel used by Coast Guard aircraft to prevent water/ice formation is _____%.

A

0.03

17
Q

AIRCRAFT RADAR AND HF RADIOS SHALL NOT BE OPER- ATED IN THE TRANSMIT MODE WITHIN ____ FT OF COLD RE-FUELING OPERATIONS.

A

300

18
Q

Cold refueling an aircraft from a hydrant, refueler (cart), or truck requires a minimum of ___ people

A

two

19
Q

There shall be no smoking, open flames, spark or flame producing items, or radio transmissions items within __ ft of a cold refueling operation.

A

50

20
Q

There should be a minimum of one 125/150 lb ____fire extinguisher available for use.

A

PKP

21
Q

Hot refueling procedures require a minimum of _____ people:

A

four

22
Q

Bonding and grounding are ____ the same

A

NOT

23
Q

_____________ is the process of connecting one or more metallic objects and ground connectors to ground electrodes (earth).

A

Earth grounding

24
Q

________ is the process of connecting two metallic objects together, by means of a bonding cable, to equalize electrostatic potential between two conductive objects (i.e., fuel truck and aircraft).

A

Bonding

25
Q

Fueling operations should not be conducted in sustained winds of over ___ knots.

A

50

26
Q

Small Spills

A

covering an area up to 18 inches in any dimension (small priming spills) are normally of minor consequence

27
Q

Medium Spills

A

can cover up to 10 ft in dimension, but not over 50 square feet.

28
Q

Large Spills

A

over 50 square ft in area require handling by the “Spill Response Team.”