Volume 4 - Aircraft Arresting Systems Flashcards
Arresting Systems
What effect does burying the arresting chain have on the performance of the E-5 barrier?
Lesson 1 E5 Components
No effect.
M4L1T1 - E-5 Components, Theory of Operation, and Configuration (STS 18.1.1 & 18.1.2)
Why does the E-5 barrier require the use of pretensioning springs?
Lesson 1 E5 Components
To allow aircraft to cross the pendant cable without shearing the pins.
M4L1T1 - E-5 Components, Theory of Operation, and Configuration (STS 18.1.1 & 18.1.2)
When can additional shots, weights or both be added to the standard configuration of an E-5 barrier?
Lesson 1 E5 Components
If the aircraft weighs over 20,000 pounds.
M4L1T1 - E-5 Components, Theory of Operation, and Configuration (STS 18.1.1 & 18.1.2)
Why is the E-5 barrier only used in the over run?
Lesson 1 E5 Components
Due to the extensive amount of time it takes to reset the barrier.
M4L1T1 - E-5 Components, Theory of Operation, and Configuration (STS 18.1.1 & 18.1.2)
Which statement below provides one of the reasons for the installation of a BAK-14?
Lesson 2 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 14
To avoid damage to the cable from heavy aircraft.
M4L2T1 - BAK-14 Aircraft Arresting System - Components, Theory of Operation & Configuration (18.2.1)
What purpose does the support box heater element serve on the BAK-14?
Lesson 2 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 14
To keep the air cylinder and other mechanical parts from freezing.
M4L2T1 - BAK-14 Aircraft Arresting System - Components, Theory of Operation & Configuration (18.2.1)
When do the compression springs push on the toggle links?
Lesson 2 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 14
When the air pressure is removed from the air cylinder.
M4L2T1 - BAK-14 Aircraft Arresting System - Components, Theory of Operation & Configuration (18.2.1)
For which configuration of the BAK-14 would 20 support boxes be installed?
Lesson 2 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 14
Runways with a width of 200’ or 300’
M4L2T1 - BAK-14 Aircraft Arresting System - Components, Theory of Operation & Configuration (18.2.1)
Which of these will be accomplished on the daily inspection?
Lesson 2 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 14
Verify the system air pressure.
M4L2T2 - BAK-14 Maintenance and Inspections (18.2.2)
At what inspection interval should the air filter and silencer be cleaned?
Lesson 2 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 14
Semi-annually
M4L2T2 - BAK-14 Maintenance and Inspections (18.2.2)
When should the guide rods be lubricated?
Lesson 2 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 14
Monthly
M4L2T2 - BAK-14 Maintenance and Inspections (18.2.2)
When should the trough assemblies, hand hole and pull box be inspected?
Lesson 2 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 14
Daily
M4L2T2 - BAK-14 Maintenance and Inspections (18.2.2)
For what purpose does the test strap assembly get removed periodically?
Lesson 3 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 15
Strength testing
M4L3T1 - BAK-15 Components, Theory of Operation and Configuration (18.3.1 & 18.3.2)
Which component gets installed when tail hook equipped aircraft utilize the airfield?
Lesson 3 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 15
Net Interconnect
M4L3T1 - BAK-15 Components, Theory of Operation and Configuration (18.3.1 & 18.3.2)
Why is the BAK-15 considered an emergency barrier and only installed in the overrun?
Lesson 3 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 15
Due to long reset times and high cost of component replacement.
M4L3T1 - BAK-15 Components, Theory of Operation and Configuration (18.3.1 & 18.3.2)
Which of the following is the proper configuration for the tail hook equipped aircraft?
Lesson 3 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 15
Net, Stanchion, Energy Absorber, Pendant Cable, Interconnect and Pretension Assembly
M4L3T1 - BAK-15 Components, Theory of Operation and Configuration (18.3.1 & 18.3.2)
What assembly is checked for centerline, elevation, and alignment during a daily inspection?
Lesson 3 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 15
Net Assembly
M4L3T2 - Maintenance and Inspection Requirements of the BAK-15 (18.3.3)
Why do you verify the SAFE/ARM switch is in the ARM position during a daily inspection?
Lesson 3 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 15
To ensure the Tower can raise the stanchion system as required.
M4L3T2 - Maintenance and Inspection Requirements of the BAK-15 (18.3.3)
Why should care be taken around pressurized hydraulic systems of cables under tension?
Lesson 3 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 15
Because severe injury to body can occur.
M4L3T2 - Maintenance and Inspection Requirements of the BAK-15 (18.3.3)
During the monthly inspection, the stanchion hydraulic components are inspected for?
Lesson 3 Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) 15
Leaks
M4L3T2 - Maintenance and Inspection Requirements of the BAK-15 (18.3.3)
What component separates the tensioning assembly from the braking assembly during arrestment?
Lesson 4 Textile Brake
Shear Link
M4L4T1 - Textile Brake Components, Theory of Operations, & Configuration 18.4.1 & 18.4.2)
The Textile Brake arresting system uses a _____ inch pendant cable.
Lesson 4 Textile Brake
1.25 inch
M4L4T1 - Textile Brake Components, Theory of Operations, & Configuration 18.4.1 & 18.4.2)
How many brake modules are used for each stage when configured for uni-directional?
Lesson 4 Textile Brake
9
M4L4T1 - Textile Brake Components, Theory of Operations, & Configuration 18.4.1 & 18.4.2)
What happens if the aircraft exceeds the capacity of stage 1 of a textile brake system?
Lesson 4 Textile Brake
Stage 2 will engage absorbing the kinetic energy.
M4L4T1 - Textile Brake Components, Theory of Operations, & Configuration 18.4.1 & 18.4.2)
When support discs are properly spaced, what should the effective pendant height be?
Lesson 4 Textile Brake
2-1/2 inches above the runway surface
M4L4T2 - Textile Brake Maintenance & Inspection Requirements (18.4.3)
If obstacles in the area are swept by the straps, what could occur?
Lesson 4 Textile Brake
Prohibit proper kinetic energy absorption.
M4L4T2 - Textile Brake Maintenance & Inspection Requirements (18.4.3)
How must the yokes be positioned when ensuring proper pendant tension?
Lesson 4 Textile Brake
Equal distances from the runway centerline
M4L4T2 - Textile Brake Maintenance & Inspection Requirements (18.4.3)
Which inspection item will be performed on an annual basis?
Lesson 4 Textile Brake
Verify the torque of the anchor bolts.
M4L4T2 - Textile Brake Maintenance & Inspection Requirements (18.4.3)
What is the main function of the electric motor on the Type-H cable support system?
Lesson 5 Type-H
Drive the hydraulic drive unit to push or pull the mechanical transmission assembly.
M4L5T1 - Type-H Components and Theory of Operation (18.5.1)
What signals the system is fully raised or retracted and causes the electric motor to be de-energized?
Lesson 5 Type-H
Limit switches
M4L5T1 - Type-H Components and Theory of Operation (18.5.1)
In order to raise the ramps on the Type-H system, what rotates in the opposite direction?
Lesson 5 Type-H
Electric motor
M4L5T1 - Type-H Components and Theory of Operation (18.5.1)
In the event of a power failure, the ability to raise and lower the pendant cable is achieved by?
Lesson 5 Type-H
Manual hand pump
M4L5T1 - Type-H Components and Theory of Operation (18.5.1)