Unit 3 Flashcards
Which type of energy absorber is used on the mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS)?
Bak-12
What type of engine(s) are used on the hydraulic power units (HPU) locates on the MAAS?
Gasoline and diesel
Who has the lead role in selecting a site for the mobile aircraft arresting system?
Engineer assistant
What MINIMUM run out distance must be provided for installation of the MAAS?
990 feet plus aircraft length
Which formula is used to determine where to position the MAAS on the runway edge?
Pendant length + 15 feet / 2
What is used to secure the MAAS on a concrete runway for unidirectional atrestment capability?
Anchor plates
Where would the four-axle trailer retaining pins on a MAAS be stored once they have been removed?
In the front storage box
On the MAAS what is used to ensure a 3/8 inch clearance gap between the bolt head and anchor plate?
Taper bolt gauge
For soil installation of a unidirectional MAAS, 19 aluminum stakes are used to anchor the unit alongside a runway. Around the perimeter of the MAAS trailer, what are 10 of the stakes installed through?
Stake pockets
If you have an asphalt over concrete runway and want to use standard concrete installation procedures, how much asphalt are you allowed to chip away before installation a MAAS?
Less than 1 inch
How many months can the BAK-12 arresting system pendant be in service before replacement is required?
36 months
When do you turn the purchase tapes end for end on the BAK-12 arresting system?
Every 24 months
Synchronize both of the hydraulic systems on a BAK-12 arresting system….?
Every 3 months
What can be used to better understand diagnosing problems with the MAAS?
Troubleshooting charts
Which of the following malfunctions would be noted by excessive aircraft rollback following a BAK-12 engagement?
Cam out of index
