A/C landed on a hot summer day, it's taxing in and you notice a flat main
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mount and possibly smoke coming from the tire area. What do you do or start
to think? - -A/C possibly has hot brakes, check for hot brakes (Approach
tire fore or aft) and if determined, taxi A/C to the throat area or T-7/T-0. Notify
the FLC and aircrew and proceed to taxi.
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A/C later this afternoon is getting ready for a buy/sell. What's going through
your mind to set this A/C up? - -(Minimum) Two sources of power and air
stairs.
Winter- Heater cart
summer- A/C cart.
Reality- Forward/aft stairs, trigen, heater or A/C cart, B-5 stand for reels.
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According to the 4790 what is the proper procedure for taking fuel samples? -
-Using a one-quart, clean, clear glass or polyethylene container, drain
one pint from each sample point.
APU danger areas - ✅✅-25 feet for intake and exhaust at a 30 degree arc
NFM-000
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Are the IDGs on the left and right wings serviced to the same mark? -
-No
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At what wind speeds should the engine cowl doors not be opened or closed? -
-30 knots (35 MPH)
Can the E6B be fueled with the flight deck windows open? - ✅✅-Yes, if the
A/R system has be pressure checked
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Can the E6B be towed with flat tired? If so, what instruction(s) cover this? -
-Yes, WP10 or the NATOPS 000, chapter 4
Can you tow an A/C with a flat nose tire? - ✅✅ -Yes, but if both are flat, tow
the A/C to a safe area and install at least one good tire before continuing.
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Can you use de-icing fluid to remove a heavy accumulation of snow? -
-No
,Use a broom to push it off the top of the wings
Danger areas for engine intakes - ✅✅-Low power-
25 feet in front and 5 feet aft of intake
(200 feet behind engine)
High power-
50 feet in front and 6 feet aft of intake
(500 feet behind engine)
NFM-000
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During tow evolutions with aircrew on board, what other additional personnel
is needed? - -Long chord for ICS
Explain what the AVE sync bus is - ✅✅-It is the Air Vehicle Equipment,
EP1A Master
Explain what the ME sync bus is - ✅✅-It is the Mission Equipment, EP1B
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For spots that are too icy to chock aircraft, where and how do you plan on
spotting the A/C that are taxing to the ramp area? - -Possible synopsis:
Taxi them as close as possible from the throat area. Tow them to a final spot
where the chocks are effective using as many personnel possible.
How are the brakes and chocks set prior to refueling? - ✅✅-Parking break
should be set and the chocks 2 inches from the wheels.
How are the brakes and tires numbered on the E6B? - ✅✅ -The main mount
tires are numbered for left to right and forward to aft. The nose tires are
numbered from left to right looking at the plane from the pilots view point. The
brakes are numbered from outboard to inboard, forward to aft.
How do you know if the radar or HF radios are operating? - ✅✅ -Red
flashing anti-collision lights with either a long cord safety observer (HF) or
cones and hazard signs 60 feet forward of the nose (Weather Radar)
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How far away from the A/C should personnel stay with HF operating? -
-No contact with skin or ICS jacks and 10 feet from antennas
, NFM-000
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How far is hearing protection required for engine at idle/high power/APU? -
-60 feet idle and APU/ 150 feet at high power
NFM-000
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How far must the E6B be from buildings and/or smoking areas while being
refueled? - -100 feet
How is the aircraft sprayed during de-icing evolutions? - ✅✅-Wings are
forward to aft, outboard to inboard.
fuselage is nose to tail, top to bottom.
How is the fuel measured using the drip stick method? - ✅✅ -By inserting a
screwdriver into the slot of the drop stick, push and turn the screwdriver
counter-clockwise to release the locking pin. Allow fuel to drain into the stick,
this is the most accurate way to obtain fuel quantity.
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How is the grounding wire connected and disconnected from the A/C? -
-To connect: Static ground then to A/C
To disconnect: From the A/C then from the static ground
How is the lavatory tank serviced? - ✅✅-Ensure pumping tank contains
anti-freeze recharge mixture
Pump a minimum if three gallons of the mixture into the tank
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How is the NLG door opened and closed? (Cautions and warnings) -
--Open the access panel 2212-01 and pull the lever down
- To close, unlatch the NLG lever and bring it up slowly
-Don't allow the lever to slam
How long are fuel samples good for? - ✅✅-24 hours
4790.2h vol 5
How long can the A/C sit before the tires have to be rotated? - ✅✅
-72 hours
They are rotated by moving the A/C or jacking the A/C and spinning the tires.