Composites
Constructed of Riveted aluminum lithium alloy skins on aluminum lithium frames
What is The forward fuselage lower sub-module is constructed of ?
These are the cockpit escape windows
What are the port and starboard DV windows?
The cargo door latches can be checks for engagement using these
What are four small clear panels incorporated into the cargo door aperture for?
A green LOWER caption in the electric footstep push button
What indication is given to show that the electric footsteps are fully deployed?
Overheating of the forward end rear fuselage upper skin prevented using this
What are thermal blankets?
These are particularly susceptible to impact damage
What are Structures made from sandwich panels?
Small two small clear panels in the escape hatch aperture allow you to see the latch
How is the cargo door jettisonable escape hatch checked for positive engagement?
Right (stbd) side of the rear fuselage, one accessed internally and one accessed externally
Where are the rear ramp manual release handles located?
the electric footstep switch located on this panel.
What is the "Ground Use panel"?
The deflector arm needs to be deployed and secured with the locking pin
What action must be taken regarding the lower wire-cutters prior to flight?
composite sandwich structure components should be repaired or replace when this happens
What is on discovery?
Direct vision windows and main cabin bubble windows are all examples of this
What are jettisonable escape exits?
The number of Type IV jettisonable windows on the CH-149
What is 4?
The cockpit ramp control panel on the inter-seat console displays a green 'PILOT' caption
What is displayed when control of ramp movement is in the cockpit?
Access panel in the upper surface of the of the LH sponson
Where is the access panel for the Nº 5 transfer fuel tank gravity refuel point located?
Personnel involved in fire fighting and aircraft rescue should be aware of these risks concerning composites
What is toxic fumes and hazardous fibers
These retain the Main windscreen in case of bond line failure
What is the purpose of the four bolts (one located in each corner) of the main windscreen?
Located in the forward sliding fairing, Inside left rear side
What is 'hold-open' release?
With pilot's ramp control box set to MASTER switch to ON, SEL switch to CREW.
How can the crewman operate the rear ramp?
This disrupt the effects of rotor downwash on the left side of the aircraft.
What is the purpose of the strake fitted to the left side of the rear fuselage?
Are two methods that could be employed at First Line to identify composite structure that has been damaged.
What are visual and tap test?
By removing the filler strips from the split seals
How are the 'Secondary' escape windows released from the aircraft for maintenance?
This component in the rear ramp hydraulic circuit prevents pressurised hydraulic fluid reaching the ramp actuators before the ramp locks have been withdrawn
What is a Sequence valve?
Provides an indication to the aircrew that the rear ramp is open or in transition.
What does The advisory caption (GREEN) [RAMP OPEN] indicate?
EF 200 Positive Lock Fasteners used here?
What is high vibration area?
What is the Tail section?