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.
, The two-piece Flash-fire protection designed to char at 700-800 degress F
flight suit Army and enhances aircrew comfort during aviation operations, it can be worn with
Aircrew Combat the micro climate cooling system.
Uniform (A2CU)
provides what lev-
el of thermal pro-
tection
8. What does the Mi- Microclimate Cooling System (MCS) consists of a crewmember vest, cooling
croclimate Cool- liquid, and a compressor unit (mounted on the aircraft). It has a quick disconnect
ing System (MCS) umbilical that allows rapid egress in the event of an aircraft emergency
consists of
9. 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)
10. What is the prop- According to the tag on the inside of the garment!
er way to laun-
der the Army Air-
crew Combat Uni-
form (A2CU)?
11. 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
,12. When performing Wool, cotton, or Nomex, or any blend thereof
crew duties Sol-
diers must wear
what type of un-
der-garments
13. 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)
14. What characteris- must provide stability to prevent ankle and/or foot injury which adequately
tics must your protect the aviator
boots provide
15. Flight gloves are Nomex and leather
constructed of
16. 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
17. Flight gloves can Washing temperature should not exceed 120 degrees F
be washed with
mild soap and wa-
ter but the wash-
ing temperature
should not exceed
18. The HGU 56/P Provides both crash protection and noise attenuation
Flight helmet pro-
vides
, 19. who custom fits Unit Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technician.
and services the
HGU 56/P flight
helmet
20. The HGU 56/P Warm soapy water and a soft cloth
Flight helmet and
visor is cleaned
using what solu-
tion
21. Identify the com- --Primary Survival Gear Carrier (PSGC)-
ponents of the Air --Body Armor-
Warrior system. --Holster-
--Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife (ASEK)
22. The components Qualified Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is ready
of the Air Warrior for use in flight
system and the
HGU 56/P Flight
helmet must be
stocked, inspect-
ed and have
the applicable
forms/records up-
dated periodically
by who?
23. The Primary Sur- Comes in one size and must be fitted to the individual to whom it is issued by
vival Gear Carri- qualified Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is ready
er (PSGC) is com- for use in flight
monly known as
the "ALSE vest"