501b Explosive Safety Questions and
Answers Solved 100% Correct (Verified)
Aircraft are considered Not-Explosives-loaded aircraft for maintenance when they have
what? - ANSWER-Egress components, Authorized signals/flares in survival kits,
Destructors installed in sensitive electronics, Fire extinguisher cartridges, Engine starter
cartridges, Small arms ammo for survival use, and Inert training munitions
For a Sited Location, once the installation safety office submits Explosive Site Plan for
approval and it goes to MAJCOM, before it goes to Department of Defense Explosive
Safety Board (DDESB) for final approval, who reviews the draft? - ANSWER-Air Force
Safety Center (AFSEC)
For mx on explosive loaded aircraft, all munitions will be downloaded for what? -
ANSWER-Aircraft placed in fuel barn, confined space is required, hot work (welding),
location of repair limits fire response, hangaring
How should aircraft with forward firing munitions be positioned? - ANSWER-In a park
orientation to present minimum hazard to personnel and resources in the event of a
mishap
Incompatible explosives may not be kept together unless which exception? - ANSWER-
Transport between Munitions Storage Area (MSA) and Flight Line
The above ground Earth Covered Magazines (ECM) must have how much earth
covering the top, rear and side; door will be exposed and can't face another ECM door?
- ANSWER-24 inches
What are examples of Sited Locations? - ANSWER-Munitions Storage Area (MSA),
portions of the flight-line, flight line Holding Area Munitions (HAMS) and hot cargo pad
What are exceptions to downloading munitions before hangaring explosive loaded
aircraft? - ANSWER-Single explosives-loaded aircraft inside a hardened aircraft shelter
(not considered "in a hangar" for maintenance purposes) and Mass hangaring of
explosive-loaded aircraft due to severe weather (i.e., approaching hail storm)
What are general requirements for mx on explosive loaded aircraft? - ANSWER-
Armament systems must be electrically and mechanically safed, aircraft must be parked
in designated area, and personnel accessing cockpits must meet 21-101 guidelines (i.e.
Egress Familiarization)
What are General Safety Requirements for personnel working with explosives? -
ANSWER-Trained In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 91-202, Mishap Prevention, Qualified
in tasks to be performed, and nuclear surety training (if applicable)
Answers Solved 100% Correct (Verified)
Aircraft are considered Not-Explosives-loaded aircraft for maintenance when they have
what? - ANSWER-Egress components, Authorized signals/flares in survival kits,
Destructors installed in sensitive electronics, Fire extinguisher cartridges, Engine starter
cartridges, Small arms ammo for survival use, and Inert training munitions
For a Sited Location, once the installation safety office submits Explosive Site Plan for
approval and it goes to MAJCOM, before it goes to Department of Defense Explosive
Safety Board (DDESB) for final approval, who reviews the draft? - ANSWER-Air Force
Safety Center (AFSEC)
For mx on explosive loaded aircraft, all munitions will be downloaded for what? -
ANSWER-Aircraft placed in fuel barn, confined space is required, hot work (welding),
location of repair limits fire response, hangaring
How should aircraft with forward firing munitions be positioned? - ANSWER-In a park
orientation to present minimum hazard to personnel and resources in the event of a
mishap
Incompatible explosives may not be kept together unless which exception? - ANSWER-
Transport between Munitions Storage Area (MSA) and Flight Line
The above ground Earth Covered Magazines (ECM) must have how much earth
covering the top, rear and side; door will be exposed and can't face another ECM door?
- ANSWER-24 inches
What are examples of Sited Locations? - ANSWER-Munitions Storage Area (MSA),
portions of the flight-line, flight line Holding Area Munitions (HAMS) and hot cargo pad
What are exceptions to downloading munitions before hangaring explosive loaded
aircraft? - ANSWER-Single explosives-loaded aircraft inside a hardened aircraft shelter
(not considered "in a hangar" for maintenance purposes) and Mass hangaring of
explosive-loaded aircraft due to severe weather (i.e., approaching hail storm)
What are general requirements for mx on explosive loaded aircraft? - ANSWER-
Armament systems must be electrically and mechanically safed, aircraft must be parked
in designated area, and personnel accessing cockpits must meet 21-101 guidelines (i.e.
Egress Familiarization)
What are General Safety Requirements for personnel working with explosives? -
ANSWER-Trained In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 91-202, Mishap Prevention, Qualified
in tasks to be performed, and nuclear surety training (if applicable)
