QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ Which fixed wing aircraft component carries the majority of the
aircraft fuel
Answer: Wings
◉ When may aircraft brakes and wheels reach their maximum
temperatures
Answer: 20 to 30 minutes after the aircraft comes to a stop
◉ Which type of fuel's or gasoline, jet fuel & diesel
Answer: Hydrocarbons
◉ Which of the following statements about aircraft fuel tank trucks
is most accurate
Answer: Fuel trucks are equipped with a dead man device that when
used properly shut down fuel loading or transfer if the operator
becomes incapacitated
, ◉ What method of extinguishment by foam, prevents air from
reaching the fuel and mixing with vapors and prevents release of
flammable vapors
Answer: Smothering
◉ Which of the following statements about Arff vehicles in airport
ramp areas is most accurate
Answer: Vehicles should never be driven under the wing of an
aircraft
◉ Which of the following actions should be taken during overhaul in
order to preserve evidence of the cause of the incident
Answer: The original condition and location of anything that has
moved should be recorded with descriptive notes and photographs
◉ Which of the following agents are corrosive to metals, can cause
damage to electrical equipment, and should be last resort on fires
involving electronic equipment or aircraft engines
Answer: Dry chemical agents
◉ Which of the following is a general guideline for agent
conservation when applying agent through arff apparatus turret
Answer: Get close enough to effectively utilize turrets and reach the
fire