Written Exam Flashcards

1
Q

What is the approximate weight of the T-11 Main Parachute?

A

38 pounds

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2
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What is the diameter nominal of the T-11 main parachute?

A

28.6 feet

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3
Q

What is the design of the T11 main parachute?

A

Modified cruciform planform in design

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4
Q

What is the min and max safe drop speeds?

A

Min = 50 knots
Max = 150 knots

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5
Q

What is the average deployment time?

A

6.5 seconds

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6
Q

What are the 3 components of the A-7A Cargo Sling?

A

(1) strap, friction adapter, (1) “D” Ring

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7
Q

What is the rate of decent and suspended weight?

A

18.5 feet per second
With a suspended weight of 400lbs

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8
Q

What are the specifications of the Small modular airborne weapons case (MAWC)?

A

Width - 14” wide at its widest point, down to 7” at the bottom.

Length: 43.5”; adjustable to 34.5”

MAX Internal Weight Capacity: 65 lbs

Weapons: M16/M4

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9
Q

10 major components of the main parachute…

A
  1. Universal static line modified
  2. Deployment bag
  3. Drogue parachute
  4. Bridle assembly
  5. Deployment sleeve
  6. Canopy assembly
  7. Slider
  8. Riser assembly
  9. Harness assembly
  10. Pack tray
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10
Q

What is the length of the universal static line?

A

15 feet

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11
Q

What is the tensile strength of the universal static line modified?

A

4,000 lbs

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12
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What are the specifications of the Large Modular Airborne Weapons Case (MAWC)

A

Width: 16” wide at its widest, down to 11” at the bottom.

Length: 52.5;” adjustable to 41”

Maximum internal weight capacity: 85lbs

Weapons: M240B / 60mm Mortar Tubs

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13
Q

What is the approximate weight of the T11 reserve parachute?

A

14.8 lbs

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14
Q

What is the maximum number of CE jumpers on a CH-47 Chinook?

A

28

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15
Q

What are the 8 major components of the T-11 Reserve parachute?

A

Memory Tip: R5-PE

​1. Ripcord assembly
​2. Reserve closing loop
​3. Protection cap
​4. Ejector spring assembly
​5. Reserve extractor
​6. Reserve canopy
​7. Reserve risers
​8. Reserve pack tray

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16
Q

What is the min/max/recommended weight of a T – 10 cargo parachute?

A

Min: 90 lbs
Max: 500 lbs
Recommend Weight For Trng: 350lbs

17
Q

What is the drop speed of a CH-47 Chinook? (&optimum)

A

80 - 110 knots (90 knots optimum)

18
Q

What’s the drop altitude of a CH-47 Chinook?

A

Min of 1500 ft AGL or 1,250 ft AGL if drop seed is 90 knots or greater

19
Q

What are the load configurations for the T-10 cargo parachute?

A

2-strap load: 90-300 lbs
3-straps load: 300-400 lbs
4-straps load: 400-500 lbs

20
Q

What is the system weight of the A-21 cargo bag?

A

18 lbs

21
Q

What are two safety considerations with a CH-47 Chinook?

A
  1. Best ramp angle is 3 degrees below horizon
  2. Jumpmaster wears a safety harness, a BA22 parachute or an Advanced Emergency Bailout Parachute (AEBP)
22
Q

What are the 4 major components of the A-21 cargo bag?

A

1) Canvas cover
2) Sling assembly with scuff pad
3) Quick release assembly
4) 2 “o” ring straps

23
Q

What is the drop seed of a C130 Hercules & the optimum speed?

A

Between 125 - 135 knots (130 knots optimum)

24
Q

How many combat equipment equipped jumpers can fit in a UH-60 Blackhawk?

A
  • 8 CE
  • 6 CE if there are internal tanks
25
Q

How many strands is each anchor line cable in a C-130 Hercules?

A

7 strands (7 wires each)

26
Q

What is the drop speed for the UH-60 Blackhawk?

A

65-75 knots; optimum = 70

27
Q

How many sets of caution lights are in a C-130 Hercules?

A

7 sets of caution lights (2 lights per set, for a total of 14 lights)

28
Q

What is the drop altitude for a UH – 60 Blackhawk?

A

1500’ AGL

29
Q

What’s the slow down time of a C-130 Hercules?

A

3 minute slow down

30
Q

What are the safety considerations with the UH-60 Blackhawk?

A

1) Approach to a slash see when instructed to do so by the crew chief

2) load the A/C when instructed by the Jumpmaster

3) The jumpmaster does not jump

31
Q

What are the jumpers counts when using an MC-6 vs T-11?

A

MC-6: 8,000

T-11: 6,000

32
Q

What are the 3 seating arrangements of a C-130 Hercules?

A

Mass operations
In flight rigging mission
Over the ramp operations

33
Q

A C-130 Hercules accommodates how many jumpers? How many seats & how many supervisory personnel?

A

62 CE jumpers
64 seats required
6 supervisory personnel

34
Q

What is the drop speed of a C17 Globemaster?

A

130 knots +/- 3 knots

35
Q

How many sets of lights does a C17 Globemaster have.

A

12 sets of jump lights (each set consists of 3 lights for a total of 36 lights)

36
Q

What is the slow down speed of a C17 Globemaster?

A

6 minute slow down

37
Q

Are over the ramp operations authorized on a C17 Globemaster ?

A

No!!!!!

38
Q

What are the pi-ball sizes

A

10 gram = 57” day / 74” night
30 gram = 75” day / 94” night