Test Questions for Plane Captain FA-18+
What are the classes of fire?
Alpha-Wood, Paper, Solids, Bravo-Flammable liquids, Charlie-Electrical, Delta-Metal
What are the exceptions to NOASS?
Anti-skid On/Flaps Full
What do you do as a brake rider if there is a disconnect?
Apply steady pressure on top of brake pedals
What does APU stand for?
Auxiliary Power Unit
What does Delta-P stand for?
Differential Pressure
What does it mean when the AMAD Doll's Eye has a silvery appearance?
Oil tank internal overfill tube is defective
How do you check the consumable codes?
On NWW DDI press fluid check for 1 sec ensuring the indicator changes, press and release Maintenance Code Display switch and document code, repeat until 000 appears
How do you service the VEN?
Pump oil in until 3/4" past full, drain flush
What does RLCS stand for?
Radar Liquid Cooling System
How do you "break down" a jet?
Remove chains and covers, dive ducts, check brake, tail hook, and APU pressures, wipe canopy, pull pins 15 mins before flight, push in circuit breakers, remove grounding cable and place in 14L
On what sides are the utility and emergency batteries located?
Right=Utility, Left=Emergency RULE
What is the number one priority of a PC?
Safety
What do you do if there is a APU fire?
Signal APU Fire, after APU spools down bounce PKP off deck into intake exhaust in APU bay
What do you do for hot brakes?
Signal Hot Brakes, Signal pilot to drive away
What do you do when the pilot has no steering?
Signal breaks on, chick A/C, cut engines, tow back to line
What do you do if there is a tire fire?
Signal fire, approach slowly, bounce PKP off deck onto tire
How do you deal with an external fire?
Signal fire, go into MLG Wheelwell pull cannon plug on emergency fuel shutoff switch and flip the handle
How do you handle an internal fire?
Signal fire, windmill for 5 mins, if unsuccessful bounce PKP off the side into intake
How do you forcibly enter the cockpit?
Spray with CO2, strike with fire axe as close to frame as possible
What do you do if there in any uncertainty about a launch?
Stop and call a troubleshooter
What do you do if the PSI indicator turns red during fueling?
Stop fueling immediately
How does the pilot signal no brakes? Day/Night
Tail hook down on days/Tail hook down and Taxi lights flashing on nights
What do you do when the pilot has no brakes?
Taxi A/C in circles, once stopped chock it, cut engine, tow back to line
How does the pilot signal no steering? Day/Night
Taxi lights on during days/Taxi lights flashing on nights
How long is a Daily Inspection good for?
72 hrs unless major maintenance has been done
How many ground safety pins are there?
8
What signals a wet start?
Grey/White smoke from exhaust
What is the boiling point of LOX?
-297 F
What is the location of ground safety pins?
1 NLG, 1 MLGs, 1 Tail hook, 2 Wings, 1 Canopy Jettison, 1 Seat Jettison
How long do you have to service the engine oil after shut down?
1 hr
How much fuel do you drain during samples?
1 pint
How much can the LOX
10 litre
How many lbs can one tie down hold down?
10000 lbs
How many Delta-Ps do you check during a Daily Inspection?
12
How many Tie Down Points are there?
12
How many tie downs points are there?
12
What is the flashpoint for JP-4 and JP-5?
140 F
What is the the tire pressure Ashore?
150 PSI NLG/250 PSI MLG
How long must you wait for fuel to settle before taking a sample?
2 hrs
What is the safe refueling pressure? Min/Max with new foam/Max
20PSI/25PSI/55PSI
How many IGVs do you count when you duct dive?
22
What is the battery voltage supposed to be at?
23.5 VDC
How many spray bars are in the exhaust?
24
How long are fuel samples good for?
24 hrs unless major maintenance
How long is a Turnaround Inspection good for?
24 hrs unless major maintenance or a flight happens
What is the allowable difference between the NWW Brake Pressure Gauge and the Cockpit Brake Pressure Gauge?
250PSI
What is the minimum and maximum APU pressure?
2650-2900 PSI
What is the width of the A/C with wings folded?
27.5 feet
What is the minimum and maximum brake pressure?
2900-3000 PSI
How many wet stations are there?
3
What stations are wet stations?
3, 5, 7
How long do you have to service the AMAD oil after shutdown?
30 mins
How long does it take to charge the battery?
30 mins
What is the safe distance for hot brakes?
300 feet away
What is the minimum safe distance from overheated wheels/tires and blown tires?
300 ft
What are the minimum and maximum tail hook pressures?
300-440 PSI
How many 1st stage blades do you count will duct diving?
36
What is the tire pressure Afloat?
375 NLG/350 MLG
How must a door/panel be fastened to tow?
4 Corner/Every Other/None missing in front of intake
Hot many "Pros" are there and what are they for?
4, A-Checks everything, B-Checks engines, C-Checks Flight Controls, D-Two Seater Check
How long should a refueling precheck take?
45 Seconds
What is the safe distance to fuel a jet while another is turning?
50 ft
What is the length of the A/C?
56 feet
What is the maximum A/C towing speed? Flightline/Taxiway
5mph or as slow as the slowest wing walker/10mph
How many Delta-Ps do you check during a Turnaround Inspection?
6
How many people does it take to move a jet?
6, 7 without brakes
How much does JP-4 and JP-5 weigh?
6.5 lbs/6.8 lbs
What is the cut limit for tires?
6/32" on NLG, 7/32" on MLGs
What is the maximum wind speed allowed for opening the canopy?
60 knots
How many fuel drain Points are there with no drop tanks?
7
How many ground points are there?
7
How many grounding points are there?
7
What is the LOX ratio?
862:1
What are the low consumable codes?
980 Port Engine, 981 Stbd Engine, 982 Port AMAD, 983 Stbd AMAD, 984 APU
What is the code for Low Fire Extinguishing Agent?
988
What code indicates Satisfactory Consumables Test complete?
995
What is the minimum safe distance from the intake at idle/military power?
9ft/25ft
What is the safe distance from the intake? Idle/Max/Military
9ft/25ft/25ft
What is code 811?
A/C Overstress
What pub contains emergency procedures?
A1-F18AC-LMM-020
What is fastener control?
Accounting for all A/C fasteners pre and post flight
What does ATSCV stand for?
Air Turbine Starter Control Valve
What does AMAD stand for?
Airframe Mounted Accessory Drive
What does ADSU stand for?
Airstream Direction Sensing Unit
What do you do if there is a lost tool?
Notify maintenance immediately, search for tool, if still lost notify QA
When do we pre op equipment?
Before every use
When are fuel samples required?
Before the first flight, during a Daily Inspection, when defueling
What do you use to extinguish a Class B fire?
CO2, Halon
What do you use to extinguish a Class C fire?
CO2, Halon, or AFFF as a last resort
How is the the cockpit considered safe?
Canopy Jettison pinned, Seat Ejection pinned, SAFE/ARM handle in safe
What are you supposed to do before starting a Daily Inspection?
Check the ADB to see known discrepancies
What do you do if there is a hot battery?
Close door, post a watch, notify maintenance, get battery spill kit and AEs
What do you do if there is a battery leak?
Close door, post a watch, notify maintenance, get battery spill kit, place battery in water/baking soda mix
What do you do is someone has an electrical shock?
Cut power, remove cable if there is one, grab person by shoulders and check consciousness, tell someone to call 911, perform CPR
Where is the APU dump knob?
Door 47
What do you do if the APU will not spool down?
Flip the emergency shutoff switch next to the Nosewell DDI, if that doesn't work pull APU Prime circuit breaker #8 behind door 10L
What is code 997?
Hyd 1 low
What is code 998?
Hyd System 2 level low
What are the 5 steps of ORM?
IAMIS, Identify hazards, Asses hazards, Make risk decisions, Implement controls, Supervise
What does the letter "C" annotate in the Daily Inspection?
Inspect for corrosion
How can you distinguish an internal fire from external and vice versa?
Internal=Smoke out of the exhaust/External=Paint bubbling
What type of fuel do we use and their NATO codes?
JP-4(F-40), JP-5(F-44), JP-8 (F-34)
What do you like if you get a bad fuel sample?
Keep first sample, drain a gallon, take another sample, if still bad notify maintenance and QA
What type of oil do we use?
MIL-PRF-23699 or MIL-PRF-7808
What hydraulic fluid do we use?
MIL-PRF-83282
What is the nomenclature of the hydraulic fluid we used?
MIL-PRF-83282
What items are required for a Daily Inspection?
MRC 200, PC Tool Pouch, Tire Pressure Gauge, Fuel Sample Kit, Lint free with hydraulic fluid
What are the safety precautions when launching an A/C with ordinance?
Make sure the ordinance is safe and secured with pins, never stand in front of ordinance or walk under?
What is the Aviation Hydraulics Manual?
NAVAIR 01-1A-17
What pub can you find information on corrosion control and prevention?
NAVAIR 01-1A-509 Ch 3
What is Switchology?
NOASS
Where is the APU Shutoff Switch?
NWW right hand side by DDI
Can you service hyds during 5 down?
No it will be inaccurate
How many fasteners can be missing on a panel forward of the intake?
None
What does NOASS stand for?
Normal, Off, Auto, Safe, Standby
What do you use to extinguish a Class D fire?
Nothing, Jettison if Afloat
What is code 980?
Port Engine Oil Low
What does it mean when the AMAD Doll's Eye is black?
The oil level is good
What do you do if the AC still won't stop after following No Brakes procedure?
Throw chocks in front of wheels
Why do you shut down only Engine One first during a recovery?
To ensure all controls are properly working with only Engine Two
What is the purpose of Hot Seating?
To save turnaround time
What do you use to extinguish a Class A fire?
Water, CO2
When does the VEN require servicing?
When the ram piston is at the midpoint or lower
What is a hot start?
When there is a sudden rise in egt during startup.
When are you supposed to take a fuel sample?
Within 24 hrs of a flight
Are you allowed to mix oils MIL-PRF-23699 and MIL-PRF-7808
Yes however the system should be drained and changed to one type ASAP
