Emergency Procedures
Fuel leak over 5 gallons
Same as under 5 gallons but Fire department has to be on scene.
How long must fuel settle before a sample can be taken?
2 hours
When towing an aircraft, the canopy must be closed when winds are at what knots?
45 knots
What are the name(s) of the sensors in the intake?
TT2 Sensors
What door is the ladder located under?
1111
Signal to pilot (Show Signal) Motor Engine until fire is extinguished for max of 2 mins. Shutdown. Egress.
When do you take fuel samples?
within 24 hours proceeding initial AV launch (BOS) or defuel and is no valid after 24 hours
What is the pressure of the main landing gear tires? (ashore and afloat)
ashore: 255-265psi
afloat: 365-385psi
IOS - 12 hours
BOS - 24 hours
POS - 72 hours
How many categories of ARs are there and what are they?
2 categories
CAT1 and CAT2
Hot Brakes
Signal to pilot (Show signal) Taxi him to where the wind is blowing the heat away from the fuselage, Chock the nose (WHY?), Tell pilot to release brakes, Check temp in Approx 2-3 mins.
What do you do if you have a bad fuel sample?
if contaminated, retain sample and drain approx. 1 gallon into a suitable container. if 2nd sample is contaminated notify maint control and give both samples to QA.
What publication(s) can you refer to for aircraft surface cleaning?
NAVAIR 01-1A-509-2
How many tie down points are there on an aircraft and where are they?
8 tie down points
3 on the L MLG
3 on the R MLG
2 on the NLG
The thermal plug on aircraft tires will melt and deflate the tire at what temperature?
1250 F
270 VDC Battery Fire
Indication- Black smoke from underbelly, Signal pilot, Shut Down, Egress, Evacuate the area (Why?), Call the Fire Department.
Which fuel sample port(s) is the boundary water drain port?
F5 tanks and wing tanks
What is the purpose of LO?
to reduce radar, thermal, acoustical, and visual signature
What is required before performing any maintenance?
Work Order
How many people do you need for an aircraft move and what safety equipment is required?
6 people
cranials, whistles, checklist. and wands for night operations
How many fuel sampling ports are there and where are they located?
11 sampling ports.
1 in NLG
3 in L/R MLG
1 on L wing
1 on R wing
1 on L Aft Fuselage
1 on R Aft Fuselage
How many grounding points are there and where?
1 in each MLG
1 in 2107
1 in 2108
What are the lights at the end of the wings called?
wing tip lights, anti collision, strobe lights, position lights
How many levels of corrosion are there and what are they?
3 levels
light, moderate, severe