EP3 OPEN BOOK NATOPS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Aircraft AC power is furnished by three engine-driven generators (GENs
_____) and one additional generator driven by the APU. - ANSWER 2,
3, and 4
During Preflight, the _____ is responsible for ensuring the HF-1 and HF-
2 dog leg antennas are attached to the aircraft and that the slip mark is
properly aligned. - ANSWER NAV/COMM
Which scale charts are required when operating within 30 NM of any
land mass? - ANSWER 1:500,000 (TPC)
-OR-
1:1,000,000 (ONC)
While in the en route portion of flight, a DR is required _____ . -
ANSWER A. For every turn more than 30 degrees
C. Every 30 minutes
***Both A and C
How many Transformer-Rectifiers (TRs) are onboard the EP-3? -
ANSWER 5
The APX-123 Transponder contains embedded crypto and is considered
a CCI - ANSWER True
The Mission Communications RFD defaults to _____ without software
loaded (offline mode of operations - ANSWER LOS
When switching modes on the PRC-149 Survival Radio, the unit defaults
to _______. - ANSWER MUTE
Prior to executing a Bailout, before the main cabin door can be opened,
verify flight station overhead smoke door is ______. - ANSWER closed
, The HF-1 antenna has an anti-resonant range from approximately _____
. - ANSWER 29 to 30 MHz
To reduce the possibility of explosion, ground transmit of operation of
the ARC-243 (V) HF radio, including BIT, is prohibited unless the aircraft
is ___ feet or more from aviation fuel storage areas, aircraft with open
fuel lines/systems, and/or refueling of aircraft(s). - ANSWER 200 feet
What is the required warm-up time for the ARC-243 (V) HF radio during
normal weather conditions and cold weather operations respectively? -
ANSWER 5 & 20 minutes
SELCAL is assigned by BuNo number and can be changed at the
EWMC's discretion for OPSEC. - ANSWER False
The Central Repeater System consists of two ______ - ANSWER
Electronic Control Amplifiers
Do not activate the ECA push-to-test switches in flight with the ASW-60
autopilot engaged. - ANSWER C.In flight with the ASW-60 autopilot
engaged.
The "J" in the Navigation J Box stands for - ANSWER Interconnection ??
The IFF Caution Light on the vertical annunciator panel will illuminate to
indicate that Mode 4 and/or 5 is not active in which of the following
conditions? (mark all that apply) - ANSWER A. The Mode 4/5 codes
have zeroized.
C. The self-test function of the embedded crypto computer has detected
a faulty computer
D. The transponder is not replying to proper Mode 4 or Mode 5
interrogations
When preflighting the APU, what is the minimum amount of fuel required
in fuel tank number 2 and 3 to provide adequate hydraulic oil cooling for
the hydraulic pumps? - ANSWER 1000 lbs, 1000 lbs; for a total of 2000
lbs.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Aircraft AC power is furnished by three engine-driven generators (GENs
_____) and one additional generator driven by the APU. - ANSWER 2,
3, and 4
During Preflight, the _____ is responsible for ensuring the HF-1 and HF-
2 dog leg antennas are attached to the aircraft and that the slip mark is
properly aligned. - ANSWER NAV/COMM
Which scale charts are required when operating within 30 NM of any
land mass? - ANSWER 1:500,000 (TPC)
-OR-
1:1,000,000 (ONC)
While in the en route portion of flight, a DR is required _____ . -
ANSWER A. For every turn more than 30 degrees
C. Every 30 minutes
***Both A and C
How many Transformer-Rectifiers (TRs) are onboard the EP-3? -
ANSWER 5
The APX-123 Transponder contains embedded crypto and is considered
a CCI - ANSWER True
The Mission Communications RFD defaults to _____ without software
loaded (offline mode of operations - ANSWER LOS
When switching modes on the PRC-149 Survival Radio, the unit defaults
to _______. - ANSWER MUTE
Prior to executing a Bailout, before the main cabin door can be opened,
verify flight station overhead smoke door is ______. - ANSWER closed
, The HF-1 antenna has an anti-resonant range from approximately _____
. - ANSWER 29 to 30 MHz
To reduce the possibility of explosion, ground transmit of operation of
the ARC-243 (V) HF radio, including BIT, is prohibited unless the aircraft
is ___ feet or more from aviation fuel storage areas, aircraft with open
fuel lines/systems, and/or refueling of aircraft(s). - ANSWER 200 feet
What is the required warm-up time for the ARC-243 (V) HF radio during
normal weather conditions and cold weather operations respectively? -
ANSWER 5 & 20 minutes
SELCAL is assigned by BuNo number and can be changed at the
EWMC's discretion for OPSEC. - ANSWER False
The Central Repeater System consists of two ______ - ANSWER
Electronic Control Amplifiers
Do not activate the ECA push-to-test switches in flight with the ASW-60
autopilot engaged. - ANSWER C.In flight with the ASW-60 autopilot
engaged.
The "J" in the Navigation J Box stands for - ANSWER Interconnection ??
The IFF Caution Light on the vertical annunciator panel will illuminate to
indicate that Mode 4 and/or 5 is not active in which of the following
conditions? (mark all that apply) - ANSWER A. The Mode 4/5 codes
have zeroized.
C. The self-test function of the embedded crypto computer has detected
a faulty computer
D. The transponder is not replying to proper Mode 4 or Mode 5
interrogations
When preflighting the APU, what is the minimum amount of fuel required
in fuel tank number 2 and 3 to provide adequate hydraulic oil cooling for
the hydraulic pumps? - ANSWER 1000 lbs, 1000 lbs; for a total of 2000
lbs.
