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1. Identify the safety Aircraft Structural Shell (fuselage)-
features provided Landing Gear and Crashworthy Seats-
by the aircraft. Personnel Restraint System-
Post-crash Factors-
2. Which one of Structural shell - prevent intrusion of structure in the occupiable living space
the safety fea- during a survivable crash.
tures are essential
for survival?
3. Army aircraft of- Crashworthy fuel systems, self sealing fuel cells, break free self sealing fuel lines,
fer protection and fire extinguishing systems
from thermal in-
juries in what
ways
4. How does the Newer Army rotary wing aircraft (UH-60/AH-64) rely heavily on fixed landing gear
landing gear and seats to attenuate crash forces. Fatalities are rare for vertical impacts up to
and crashworthy approximately 15.2 meters per second (50 ft/sec). Maximum landing loads for
seats effect verti- the UH-60 is 540 ft/min (11.25g) under normal conditions
cal impacts
5. Hand held fire ex- Only to extinguish personnel who are on fire
tinguishers in the
cockpit are used
when
6. Protection from Protection from drowning is primarily provided through training of the
drowning is pri- crewmember (water survival training)
marily provided
through
,7.
, What is the ad- -Superior flame resistance and durability
vantage of the -Does NOT support combustion
nomex, kevlar -Does NOT melt or drip, designed to char at 700-800 degress F
composition of -Good chemical resistance
the Army Aircrew -Low shrinkage
Combat Uniform -Comfortable to wear
(A2CU)
8. What is the prop- Perm wash, no more than 130 F
er way to laun-
der the Army Air-
crew Combat Uni-
form (A2CU)?
9. How will the Sleeves will be worn DOWN at all times and NOT be rolled or cuffed. The Velcro™
sleeves of the tabs will be secured during flight
Army Aircrew
Combat Uniform
(A2CU) be worn at
all times and
10. When performing Wool, cotton, or Nomex, or any blend thereof
crew duties Sol-
diers must wear
what type of un-
der-garments
11. How must the -- Required to be worn around the neck by aircrew members while flying
Identification tags -- ID tag chain should be worn around outside of the collar and tucked between
be worn blouse and T-shirt
-- No covers or silencers which could cause burns if they melt (no plastic or 550
cord)
, 12. What characteris- must provide stability to prevent ankle and/or foot injury which adequately
tics must your protect the aviator. No Zippers!
boots provide
13. Flight gloves are Nomex and leather/Sheep
constructed of
14. How will the flight will be worn at all times during flight under the sleeves of the flight suit. If a watch
glove be worn? is worn, it should be worn outside of glove
15. Flight gloves can Washing temperature should not exceed 120 degrees F. Do not dry in a Dryer!
be washed with
mild soap and wa-
ter but the wash-
ing temperature
should not exceed
16. The HGU 56/P Provides both crash protection and noise attenuation
Flight helmet pro-
vides
17. who custom fits Unit Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technician.
and services the
HGU 56/P flight
helmet
18. The HGU 56/P Warm soapy water and a soft cloth
Flight helmet and
visor is cleaned
using what solu-
tion
19.