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- By Joe Sailor
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ABE Study Guide - Arresting Gear
HOW MANY MAJOR SYSTEMS COMPOSE THE MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR EQUIPMENT? ANSWER: 5
WHAT IS THE REEVE RATIO FOR THE MARK 7 A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: 18 TO 1
WHAT TYPE OF DISPLACEMENT IS THE MARK 7 MOD 2 A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: VOLUME, PACKING IS ON THE MOUTH OF THE MEC
WHAT TYPE OF DISPLACEMENT IS THE MARK 7 MOD 3 A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: TOTAL, PACKING IS ON THE END OF THE RAM
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CRO VALVE?
ANSWER: STOPS ALL AIRCRAFT WITH SAME AMOUNT OF RUNOUT REGARDLESS OF A/C WEIGHT AND SPEED.
WHAT TYPE OF FLUID DOES THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE USE?
ANSWER: ETHYLENE GLYCOL
WHAT TYPE OF FLUID DOES THE BARRICADE ENGINE USE?
ANSWER: ETHYLENE GLYCOL
WHAT COMPONENT ACTS AS A RECIEVER FOR THE RAM AND AS A RESERVOIR FOR THE FLUID TO BE DISPLCAED BY THE RAM?
ANSWER: MAIN ENGINE CYLINDER
WHAT COMPONENT CONSTITUTES THE ACTUAL ENGINE OF THE ARRESTING GEAR?
ANSWER: MAIN ENGINE CYLINDER AND THE RAM ASSEMBLY
WHAT COMPONENT CLEANS THE RAM ASSEMBLY OF THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: SPLIT WIPER AND WIPER RETAINER
WHAT IS THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE ACCUMULATOR INITIALLY CHARGED TO AND WHAT PRESSURE DOES THE ACCUMULATOR GO UP TO WHEN ARRESTMENT IS MADE?
ANSWER: 400 PSI INITIAL CHARGE AND 650 PSI UPON ARRESTMENT
HOW MANY TOTAL SLIPPERS ARE THERE IN THE MARK 7 ARESTING GEAR ACCUMULATOR? ANSWER: 24
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WEAR ON THE ACCUMULATOR ROLLER AND CAGE ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER:.026
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM / MAXIMUM CAM INDEX?
ANSWER: +-5
WHAT IS THE MARK 7 MOD 2 A/G GEAR MAX IMUM SERVICE STROKE?
ANSWER: 171 INCHES
WHAT IS THE MARK 7 MOD 3 A/G GEAR MAXIMUM SERVICE STROKE?
ANSWER: 186 INCHES
WHAT COMPONENT ADJUSTS THE CAM INDEX?
ANSWER: ADJUSTABLE ANCHOR
HOW MANY PULLEYS ARE THERE ON THE A/G DRIVE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: 8
WHAT MUST BE STAMPED ON THE DRIVE SYSTEM CABLE ON THE A/G ENGINE AND WHAT DOES IT SIGNIFY?
ANSWER: P-72, SIGNIFYS THAT THE DRIVE SYSTEM CABLE HAS BEEN PROOF LOADED TO 7200 PDS
WHAT COMPONENT ADJUSTS THE CABLE TENSION ON THE A/G ENGINE DRIVE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY
WHAT COMPONENT ADJUSTS CAM CHAIN TENSION ON THE A/G ENGINE DRIVE SYSTEM? ANSWER: PILLOW BLOCKS
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE CABLE FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: 3/8 INCH IN DIAMETER
WHAT THREE SPROCKETS MAKE UP THE DRIVE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: JACK, CAM, DRIVE SPROCKETS
WHAT IS THE MAX DIMENSION FOR THE TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 16 1/16+-1/16 INCH
WHEN IS THE SIZE OF THE CRO VALVE OPENING ADJUSTED?
ANSWER: WHILE THE ENGINE IS THE BATTERY ENGINE
WHAT COMPONENT OF THE CRO VALVE ADJUSTS THE UPPER LEVER?
ANSWER: LEAD SCREW
THE WEIGHT SELECTOR UNIT FOR THE CRO VALVE ASSEMBLY USES WHAT ELECTRICAL SOURCE?
ANSWER: 440 VOLT, 60 HERTZ , 3 PHASE SOURCE
WHAT IS THE MAX DIFFERENCE THAT THE WEIGHT SELECTOR CAN BE OFF?
ANSWER: 500+- MAX DIFFERENCE
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE RETRACT VALVE?
ANSWER: HELPS RETRACT THE A/G ENGINE BACK TO THE BATTERY POSITION
WHAT IS THE STROKE OF THE PLUNGER ASSEMBLY FOR THE RETRACT VALVE ADJUSTED TO?
ANSWER:.0.678 OR 11/ 16 OF AN INCH
WHAT IS THE CORRECT TENSION FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY ON THE RETRACT VALVE?
ANSWER: 50 POUNDS
THE RETRACT CABLE MUST HAVE AT LEAST A MINIMUM OF HOW MANY POUNDS OF CABLE TENSION?
ANSWER: 30 POUNDS
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE RETRACT CABLE?
ANSWER: 1/4 INCH IN DIAMETER
WHAT APPROXIMATE RETRACTION TIMES ARE DESIRED FOR THE MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: 15-20 SECONDS
WHAT COMPONENT ACTS AS A SEAL BETWEEN RETRACT VALVE SEAT AND BODY?
ANSWER: O-RINGS
WHAT COMPONENT ACTS AS A SEAL FOR THE LOWER PART OF THE RETRACT VALVE?
ANSWER: V-RING PACKING
WHAT TECHNICAL MANUAL IS KNOWN AS THE ARRESTING GEAR BIBLE?
ANSWER: NAVAIR 51-5BCA 1.1
WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF THE STOWAGE TANK FOR THE FLUID REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM?
ANSWER: 6 GALLONS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE FLUID STOWAGE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: PROVIDES A METHOD FOR STORING AND TRANSFERRING ENGINE HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM ONE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE
WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF THE FLUID STOWAGE SYSTEM FOR THE MARK 7 MOD2 AND MOD 3 ENGINES.
ANSWER: 600 GALLONS AND 700 GALLONS RESPECTIVELY
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE ARRESTING GEAR FLUID COOLER?
ANSWER: COOLS THE HYDRAULIC FLUID DURING A/G OPERATIONS
THE FLUID COOLER HAS A TOTAL OF HOW MANY U-SHAPED TUBES?
ANSWER: 107
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM OPERATING HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE FOR THE MARK 7 ARESTING GEAR?
ANSWER: 170F
WHAT COMPONENT CONNECTS THE CROSSHEAD BODY TO THE OUTER END OF THE RAM ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: BY A SPLIT FLANGE WHICH FITS INTO A ANNULAR GROOVE
WHAT CONNECTS THE FIXED END TO THE MAIN ENGINE CYLINDER?
ANSWER: SEGMENTED CLAMPS
THE CROSSHEAD ASSEMBLY AND FIXED SHEAVE ASSEMBLY HAVE HOW MANY BANKS OF SHEAVES WITH HOW MANY SHEAVES IN EACH BANK?
ANSWER: 2 BANKS OF SHEAVES WITH 9 SHEAVES IN EACH BANK
HOW MANY ZERK FITTINGS ARE THERE ON EACH BANK OF SHEAVES FOR LUBRICATION?
ANSWER: 10 ON EACH BANK OF SHEAVES
HOW MANY SLIPPERS ARE THERE ON THE A/G CROSSHEAD ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 16 TOTAL
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SLIPPERS ON THE A/G CROSSHEAD ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: PROVIDE A BEARING SURFACE FOR THE CROSSHEAD ASSEMBLY TO RIDE ON
WHAT SHEAVE MUST BE MANUALLY LUBRICATED?
ANSWER: 28 INCH BALL THRUST BEARING SHEAVE MUST BE MANUALLY LUBRICATED EVERY 20 TO 30 ARRESTMENTS
WHAT IS THE OPERATING PRESSURE FOR THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR THE MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: USES SHIPS LOW PRESSURE AIR WHICH IS 80+- 5 PSI PIPED TO THE REGULATOR , WHICH REDUCES THE AIR TO THE REQUIRED OPERATING PRESSURE OF 60 TO 70 PSI.
SPRING TENSION ON THE HOSE REEL FOR THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM IS?
ANSWER: 9 POUNDS +- ½ PDS.
WHAT COLOR OF LIGHT WILL INDICATE A FAULT IN THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM?
ANSWER: RED LIGHT
A NEWLY RESTACKED ENGINE MUST BE SET AT HOW MANY COUNTS FOR 30 SECONDS FOR HOW MANY ARRESTMENTS?
ANSWER: 24 COUNTS FOR 50 ARRESTMENTS
HOW MANY TOTAL DISTRIBUTION BLOCKS FOR THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON THE MARK 7 ENGINE?
ANSWER: SEVEN
THE MASTER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK IS SET TO RELIEVE AT?
ANSWER: 2200 PSI
WHAT SHOT COUNT AND FOR HOW MANY SECONDS IS USED FOR THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM DURING NORMAL ARRESTING GEAR OPERATIONS?
ANSWER: 18 COUNTS FOR 20 SECONDS RESPECTIVELY
THE SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION BLOCK IS SET TO RELIEVE HOW MANY PSI?
ANSWER: 1800 PSI
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER FOR THE A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: REMOVES EXCESSIVE SLACK BETWEEN THE CROSSHEAD AND THE FIXED END BY REMOVING CABLE SLACK AS IT OCCURS, ALSO ELIMINATES CABLE VIBRATION.
WHAT COMPONENT IS USED TO ASSIST THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER BACK TO THE BATTERY POSITION?
ANSWER: 3-WAY AIR VALVE WHICH UTILIZES A 100 PSI AIR SUPPLY
WHAT COLOR OF LIGHT WILL INDICATE THAT THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER HAS RETURNED TO THE BATTERY POSITION?
ANSWER: GREEN LIGHT
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER FLOW CONTROL VALVE?
ANSWER: IS A FLAPPER TYPE CHECK VALVE THAT ALLOWS FREE FLOW OF FLUID TO THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ACCUMULATOR AND RESTRICTED FLOW IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THE DAMPER CYLINDER
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CUSHIONING PISTON ON THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER?
ANSWER: PREVENTS OPERATING PISTON FROM SLAMMING INTO OPPOSITE END OF THE CABLE ANCHOR ASSSEMBLY, ALSO HELPFUL IN PURCHASE CABLE BREAK OR OFF-CENTER LANDING
WHAT IS THE SERVIV\CE STROKE OF THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 15FT. 8INCHES
WHAT IS THE CONCEPT OF THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: FLUID PRESSURE OVERCOMES CABLE TENSION UNTIL ALL CABLE SLACK IS REMOVED AND CABLE TENSION IS GREATER THAN FLUID PRESSURE ACTING ON HE OPERATING PISTON
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SIGHT GLASS INDICATOR ON THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: INDICATES FLUID HAS LEAKED INTO THE AIR SIDE
HOW MANY SLIPPERS ARE ON THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 6
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: REDUCES PEAK CABLE TENSION BETWEEN THE LANDING AIRCRAFT AND THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE
WHAT DOES THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY CONSIST OF?
ANSWER: MOVABLE CROSSHEAD, DAMPER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, DAMPER PISTON, ACCUMULATOR, PIPING, BUFFER ASSEMBLY, CHARGING PANEL
HOW MANY SLIPPERS DOES THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY HAVE?
ANSWER: 4
HOW MANY PSI IS THE SHEAVE DAMPER ACCUMULATOR CHARGED TO?
ANSWER: 750 PSI
WHAT IS THE PROPER SIGHT INDICATOR LEVEL FOR THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY WHEN IN THE BATTERY POSITION?
ANSWER: 2 INCHES +- 1 INCH
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR DECK GEAR ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: PROVIDES A MEANS OF ENGAGING A LANDING AIRCRAFT AND DIRECTING THE FORCE OF THE ARRESTMENT TO THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE
NAME THE FOUR TYPES OF SHEAVES USED ON THE MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: HORIZONTAL, THROUGH DECK , FAIRLEAD, RETRACTABLE SHEAVE
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: PROVIDES A MEANS OF LOWERING OR RAISING DECK SHEAVES
WHAT COLOR OF LIGHT WILL INDICATE THAT THE AFFECTED RETRACTABLE DECK SHEAVE HAS BEEN BYPASSED AND WHERE WILL YOU FIND THIS INDICATION?
ANSWER: A AMBER LIGHT LOCATED AT THE DECKEDGE STATION WILL LET YOU KNOW THAT IT HAS BEEN BYPASSED
WHAT MUST BE USED TO GO TO USING THE HANDWHEEL ON THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: THE DECLUTCH LEVER MUST BE THROWN IN THE COUNTERCLOCKWISE POSITION
WHAT ACTUATES THE TORQUE LIMIT SWITCH IN THE DOWN POSITION ?
ANSWER: TRIPPING PLATE WASHER
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CLUTCH BEVEL GEAR?
ANSWER: CAUSES ROTATION OF THE SLEEVE
DOES THE GEARED LIMIT SWITCH CONTROL THE RAISING OF THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: YES
WHEN SHOULD FLUID BE CHECKED IN THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: IN THE LOWERED POSITION
WHAT IS THE PROPER HEIGHT OF THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: 4 7/8 INCH ES +- 1/8 OF AN INCH
WHAT IS THE DUPLEX CLOSURE RING USED FOR ON THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: IT IS USED AS A SEAL
HOW DO YOU CHECK THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: BY CHECKING THE DIP STICK
WHAT CAUSES THE WORM TO SLIDE ALONG THE WORMSHAFT ON THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: WHEN THERE IS AN OBSTRUCTION UNDER THE SHEAVE AND THE FORCE EXERTED EXCEEDS NORMAL TORQUE WHICH IN TURN CAUSES WORM TO SLIDE ALONG WORMSHAFT PUSHING THE TRIPPING PLATE WASHER , WHICH IN TURN OPENS THE TORQUE LIMIT SWITCH
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE PURCHASE CABLE AND WHAT IS ITS CONSTRUCTION?
ANSWER: 1 7/16 OF AN INCH IN DIAMETER AND HAS A 6X25 CONSTRUCTION
WHEN MUST A NEW PURCHASE CABLE BE DETORQUED?
ANSWER: MUST BE DETORQUED EVERY 50 TO 60 LANDINGS , EVERY 200+- 20 LANDINGS THEREAFTER
WHAT SIZE OF CABLE SHOULD BE USED TO HANDREEVE A MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: 5/8 OR 3/4 INCH DIAMETER CABLE
WHAT IS THE REPLACEMENT CRITERIA FOR THE ARRESTING GEAR PURCHASE CABLE?
ANSWER: (4) OR MORE BROKEN WIRES IN ONE ROPE LAY , (12) OR MORE BROKEN WIRES IN THE ENTIRE LENGTH, CANNOT BE INSTALLED MORE THAN 15 MONTHS
HOW OFTEN IS THE PURCHASE CABLE INSPECTED?
ANSWER: IT IS CHECKED MONTHLY OR 300 ARRESTMENTS UNTIL 1000 ARRESTMENTS THEN WEEKLY OR EVERY 100 ARRESTMENTS UNTIL 2000 ARRESTMENTS, ALSO ANY ADVERSE CONDITION OCCURS SUCH AS 20 FT OFFCENTER LANDINGS, ENGINE TWO BLOCKS, SHORT RUNOUTS, CABLE SMOKING, HESITATION, ETC
WHEN WILL A PURCHASE CABLE BE REPLACED ON THE MARK 7 A/G ENGINE AS FAR AS Q FACTORS IS CONCERNED?
ANSWER: WHEN THE Q FACTORS FOR THE FIRST 15 FEET OF CABLE ARE 8 INCHES OR LESS, 9 INCHES OR LESS FOR THE REMAINDER OF CABLE, 1 1/4 INCHES OR LESS ON ANY 3 STRANDS
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: THE DIAMETER IS 1 3/8 INCHES AND THE CONSTRUCTION IS 6X30
WHAT IS THE BREAKING STRENGTH OF THE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: 188,000 POUNDS
WHAT IS STAMPED ON THE TERMINALS OF THE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: “U” STAMPED ON THE TERMINALS SIGNIFIES THAT TERMINALS HAVE BEEN ULTRASONIC TESTED
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM HIT LIMIT FOR THE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: THE CDP IS GOOD FOR 100 ARRESTMENTS
WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE BARRICADE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: 88 FEET
WHAT ARE THE TWO SIZES OF STANDARD CROSS DECK PENDANTS?
ANSWER: 108FT. 6 INCHES AND 110 FEET RESPECTIVELY
WHAT WILL GIVE A VISUAL INDICATION THAT YOU HAVE A SHORTER CDP?
ANSWER: YELLOW ENDS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE WIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM?
ANSWER: PROVIDES A MEANS OF RAISING THE CROSS DECK PENDANT TO THE REQUIRED HEIGHT OF 2 INCHES MINIMUM TO 5 ½ INCHES MAXIMUM
THE PURCHASE CABLE ON THE BARRICADE ENGINE CAN REMAIN IN SERVICE FOR HOW MANY MONTHS?
ANSWER: 24 MONTHS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: AFFORDS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A AIRCRAFT TO MAKE A EMERGENCY LANDING
HOW MUCH STRENGTH IS LOST DUE TO MOISTURE FOR THE BARRICADE WEBBING ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: IT LOSES 10% TO 15% RESPECTIVELY
HOW MANY TIMES CAN A BARRICADE WEBBING ASSEMBLY BE USED AS A PRACTICE RIG AND STILL BE USED AS A READY BARRICADE?
ANSWER: 3 TIMES , 4 OR MORE TIMES CANNOT BE USED AS A READY BARRICADE
THE NEW POLYURETHANE BARRICADE ASSEMBLY USES A TOTAL OF HOW MANY WEBBING ASSEMBLIES, HOW MANY MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBIES TOTAL AND HOW MANY PER SIDE /CORNER?
ANSWER: (3) WEBBING ASSEMBLIES , A TOTAL OF (36) MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBLIES, (9) PER SIDE/CORNER
A STANDARD JET BARRICADE ASSEMBLIE USES A TOTAL OF HOW MANY WEBBING ASSEMBLIES AND A TOTAL OF HOW MANY MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBLIES PER SIDE/CORNER?
ANSWER: USES A TOTAL OF (5) WEBBING ASSEMBLIES AND USES A TOTAL OF (60) MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBLIES AND A TOTAL OF (15) PER SIDE/CORNER
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE VERTICAL LOADING STRAPS?
ANSWER: AFFORDS EQUALIZED LOADING OF BARRICADE, EFFECTIVE LOADING EVERY (4) FEET
HOW MANY PORTABLE DECK RAMPS ARE THERE?
ANSWER: 12 TOTAL
WHAT PROVIDES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER LOAD STRAPS OF THE BARRICADE AND ALSO THE TENSIONING PENDANTS OF THE BARRICADE STANCHIONS?
ANSWER: MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBLIES
WHAT IS THE HEIGHT OF THE BARRICADE STANCHIONS?
ANSWER: 24 FEET
WHAT IS THE DESIRED MID SPAN HEIGHT FOR THE JET AIRCRAFT BARRICADE?
ANSWER: 20 FEET
WHAT IS THE DESIRED MIDSPAN HEIGHT FOR THE E-2/C-2 BARRICADE?
ANSWER: 21 FEET
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE DECK WINCHES?
ANSWER: TENSIONS THE LOWER LOAD STRAPS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE STANCHION WINCHES?
ANSWER: TENSIONS THE UPPER LOAD STRAPS
WHAT PROVIDES THE LINK BETWEEN THE WINCHES AND THE LOAD STRAPS?
ANSWER: TENSIONING PENDANTS WHICH ARE THE ONLY COMPONENT THAT CAN BE REUSED AFTER A EMERGENCY LANDING, 5/8 INCHES IN DIAMETER
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE COUNTERBALANCE CABLE?
ANSWER: 7/8 INCHES IN DIAMETER
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS?
ANSWER: SUPPLEMENTS THE RAISING AND LOWERING OF BARRICADE STANCHIONS
HOW MANY TOTAL SPRING UNITS DOES THE COUNTERBALANCE SPRING ASSEMBLY HAVE?
ANSWER: (3) COMPRESSION SPRING UNITS WITH (5) INDIVIDUAL SPRINGS EACH, FOR A TOTAL OF (15)
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE STANCHION LATCHES?
ANSWER: KEEPS STANCHIONS IN THE DOWN POSITION
WHEN IS THE COUTERBALANCE SPRINGS IN THE COMPRESSED POSITION?
ANSWER: COMPRESSED IN THE LOWERED POSITION
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE?
ANSWER: PROVIDES FLUID PRESSURE FOR THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER S TO RAISE AND LOWER THE BARRICADE STANCHIONS
HOW MANY GALLONS DOES THE BARRI CADE POWER PACKAGE GRAVITY TANK HOLD?
ANSWER: 100 GALLONS/125 GALLONS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCHES?
ANSWER: KEEPS ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE BETWEEN 1250 AND 1500 PSI
WHAT COMPONENT WORKS IN CONJUNTION WITH THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCHES ON THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE?
ANSWER: MOTOR CONTROLLER
WHAT POSITION IS USED ON THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE MOTOR CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY TO BYPASS THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH?
ANSWER: THE RUN POSITION
WHAT IS THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE ACCUMULATOR PROPER FLUID LEVEL?
ANSWER: LEVEL MARK +- 1 INCH
WHAT IS THE PROPER FLUID LEVEL FOR THE BARICADE POWER PACKAGE GRAVITY TANK?
ANSWER: LEVEL MARK +/-2
WHAT TYPE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID DOES THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE USE?
ANSWER: HOUGH TO SAFE 273
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE FOR THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE?
ANSWER: 200F
WHEN DOES THE BARRICADE ACCUMULATOR RELIEF VALVE CRACK OPEN AT?
ANSWER: 1600 PSI
WHEN DOES THE BARRICADE ACCUMULATOR RELIEF VALVE FULLY OEN AT?
ANSWER: 1750 PSI
WHEN DOES THE BARRICADE ACCUMULATOR RELIEF VALVE RUPTURE AT?
ANSWER: 2,000 PSI
THE BARRICADE ACCUMULATOR RELIEF VALVE IS HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED TO HOW MANY PSI?
ANSWER: 2250 PSI
WHAT WILL OCCUR WHEN THE CONTROL LEVER FOR RAISING OR THE BARRICADE STANCHIONS ARE LEFT IN THE MID POSITION?
ANSWER: IT ALLOWS FLUID TO DRAIN FROM THE ACCUMULATOR TO THE GRAVITY TANK
WHAT TOOL IS USED TO DETERMINE WEAR ON THE A/G SHEAVES?
ANSWER: SHEAVE GROOVE GAGE
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM SHEAVE WEAR ?
ANSWER: WHEN THE SHEAVE GROOVE WEAR IS 1 7/16 OF AN INCH USING THE SHEAVE GROOVE GAGE
HOW MANY READING MUST YOU TAKE ON A A/G SHEAVE WHEN USING THE SHEAVE GROOVE GAUGE?
ANSWER: AT LEAST 4 READINGS AT LEAST 90 DEGREES APART
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM RECESSION ON A NEWLY POURED TERMINAL AND ALSO AFTER THE FIRST ARRESTED LANDING?
ANSWER: .060 ON THE NEWLY POURED TERMINAL AND .125 AFTER THE FIRST ARRESTMENT
WHAT IS THE SERVICE STROKE OF THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 10 FEET
WHAT CAUSES TWO- BLOCKING ON THE A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: IS A CONDITION WHERE THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT SELECTOR UNIT IS SET TO LIGHT FOR THE ARRESTED AIRCRAFT
WHAT CAUSES BOUNCEBACK ON THE A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: STRETCHING OF THE A/G CABLES
IN THE A/G SOCKET POURING PROCESS YOUR FLUX SOLUTION MUST BE HEATED TO?
ANSWER: 160F TO 210F
ZINC MUST BE DISCARDED IF IT REACHES WHAT MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE?
ANSWER: 1075F
WHAT IS THE DESIRED ZINC TEMPERATURE?
ANSWER: 950 TO 1000 DEGREES
WHAT IS THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE OF THE TERMINAL?
ANSWER: 550 TO 600 DEGREES
HOW LONG SHOULD THE NEWLY POURED TERMINAL BE IMMERSED IN PRESERVATIVE OIL?
ANSWER: AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR 30 MINUTES
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF GRIT IN THE GRIT BLAST MACHINE TO POUR A SOCKET?
ANSWER: 100 PDS MINIMUM TO 200 PDS MAXIMUM
WHAT IS A NEWLY POURED SOCKET PROOFLOADED TO?
ANSWER: 120,000 PDS FOR 2 MINUTES
HOW LONG IS A NEWLY POURED SOCKET AIR COOLED FOR?
ANSWER: 30 MINUTES
WHAT IS THE ACCEPTABLE CRITERIA FOR FOR A NEWLY POURED SOCKET?
ANSWER: NO MORE THAN 5 CAVITIES UP TO 1/32 WIDE BY 1/32 DEEP EVENLY SCATTERED OVER THE ZINC FACE, NO MORE THAN 1 CAVITY 1/8 WIDE BY 1/8 DEEP CAUSED BY BREACHING
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP THAT MUST BE COMPLTED AFTER THE P/CABLE HAS BEEN CUT FOR THE SOCKET POURING PROCESS?
ANSWER: REMOVE THE APPROPIATE AMOUNT OF HEMP CENTER
WHAT IS THE PORTABLE PYROMETER FREEZING POINT?
ANSWER: 778F TO 798F
WHAT IS THE REEVE RATIO FOR THE MARK 7 A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: 18 TO 1
WHAT TYPE OF DISPLACEMENT IS THE MARK 7 MOD 2 A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: VOLUME, PACKING IS ON THE MOUTH OF THE MEC
WHAT TYPE OF DISPLACEMENT IS THE MARK 7 MOD 3 A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: TOTAL, PACKING IS ON THE END OF THE RAM
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CRO VALVE?
ANSWER: STOPS ALL AIRCRAFT WITH SAME AMOUNT OF RUNOUT REGARDLESS OF A/C WEIGHT AND SPEED.
WHAT TYPE OF FLUID DOES THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE USE?
ANSWER: ETHYLENE GLYCOL
WHAT TYPE OF FLUID DOES THE BARRICADE ENGINE USE?
ANSWER: ETHYLENE GLYCOL
WHAT COMPONENT ACTS AS A RECIEVER FOR THE RAM AND AS A RESERVOIR FOR THE FLUID TO BE DISPLCAED BY THE RAM?
ANSWER: MAIN ENGINE CYLINDER
WHAT COMPONENT CONSTITUTES THE ACTUAL ENGINE OF THE ARRESTING GEAR?
ANSWER: MAIN ENGINE CYLINDER AND THE RAM ASSEMBLY
WHAT COMPONENT CLEANS THE RAM ASSEMBLY OF THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: SPLIT WIPER AND WIPER RETAINER
WHAT IS THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE ACCUMULATOR INITIALLY CHARGED TO AND WHAT PRESSURE DOES THE ACCUMULATOR GO UP TO WHEN ARRESTMENT IS MADE?
ANSWER: 400 PSI INITIAL CHARGE AND 650 PSI UPON ARRESTMENT
HOW MANY TOTAL SLIPPERS ARE THERE IN THE MARK 7 ARESTING GEAR ACCUMULATOR? ANSWER: 24
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WEAR ON THE ACCUMULATOR ROLLER AND CAGE ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER:.026
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM / MAXIMUM CAM INDEX?
ANSWER: +-5
WHAT IS THE MARK 7 MOD 2 A/G GEAR MAX IMUM SERVICE STROKE?
ANSWER: 171 INCHES
WHAT IS THE MARK 7 MOD 3 A/G GEAR MAXIMUM SERVICE STROKE?
ANSWER: 186 INCHES
WHAT COMPONENT ADJUSTS THE CAM INDEX?
ANSWER: ADJUSTABLE ANCHOR
HOW MANY PULLEYS ARE THERE ON THE A/G DRIVE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: 8
WHAT MUST BE STAMPED ON THE DRIVE SYSTEM CABLE ON THE A/G ENGINE AND WHAT DOES IT SIGNIFY?
ANSWER: P-72, SIGNIFYS THAT THE DRIVE SYSTEM CABLE HAS BEEN PROOF LOADED TO 7200 PDS
WHAT COMPONENT ADJUSTS THE CABLE TENSION ON THE A/G ENGINE DRIVE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY
WHAT COMPONENT ADJUSTS CAM CHAIN TENSION ON THE A/G ENGINE DRIVE SYSTEM? ANSWER: PILLOW BLOCKS
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE CABLE FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: 3/8 INCH IN DIAMETER
WHAT THREE SPROCKETS MAKE UP THE DRIVE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: JACK, CAM, DRIVE SPROCKETS
WHAT IS THE MAX DIMENSION FOR THE TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 16 1/16+-1/16 INCH
WHEN IS THE SIZE OF THE CRO VALVE OPENING ADJUSTED?
ANSWER: WHILE THE ENGINE IS THE BATTERY ENGINE
WHAT COMPONENT OF THE CRO VALVE ADJUSTS THE UPPER LEVER?
ANSWER: LEAD SCREW
THE WEIGHT SELECTOR UNIT FOR THE CRO VALVE ASSEMBLY USES WHAT ELECTRICAL SOURCE?
ANSWER: 440 VOLT, 60 HERTZ , 3 PHASE SOURCE
WHAT IS THE MAX DIFFERENCE THAT THE WEIGHT SELECTOR CAN BE OFF?
ANSWER: 500+- MAX DIFFERENCE
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE RETRACT VALVE?
ANSWER: HELPS RETRACT THE A/G ENGINE BACK TO THE BATTERY POSITION
WHAT IS THE STROKE OF THE PLUNGER ASSEMBLY FOR THE RETRACT VALVE ADJUSTED TO?
ANSWER:.0.678 OR 11/ 16 OF AN INCH
WHAT IS THE CORRECT TENSION FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY ON THE RETRACT VALVE?
ANSWER: 50 POUNDS
THE RETRACT CABLE MUST HAVE AT LEAST A MINIMUM OF HOW MANY POUNDS OF CABLE TENSION?
ANSWER: 30 POUNDS
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE RETRACT CABLE?
ANSWER: 1/4 INCH IN DIAMETER
WHAT APPROXIMATE RETRACTION TIMES ARE DESIRED FOR THE MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: 15-20 SECONDS
WHAT COMPONENT ACTS AS A SEAL BETWEEN RETRACT VALVE SEAT AND BODY?
ANSWER: O-RINGS
WHAT COMPONENT ACTS AS A SEAL FOR THE LOWER PART OF THE RETRACT VALVE?
ANSWER: V-RING PACKING
WHAT TECHNICAL MANUAL IS KNOWN AS THE ARRESTING GEAR BIBLE?
ANSWER: NAVAIR 51-5BCA 1.1
WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF THE STOWAGE TANK FOR THE FLUID REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM?
ANSWER: 6 GALLONS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE FLUID STOWAGE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: PROVIDES A METHOD FOR STORING AND TRANSFERRING ENGINE HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM ONE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE
WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF THE FLUID STOWAGE SYSTEM FOR THE MARK 7 MOD2 AND MOD 3 ENGINES.
ANSWER: 600 GALLONS AND 700 GALLONS RESPECTIVELY
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE ARRESTING GEAR FLUID COOLER?
ANSWER: COOLS THE HYDRAULIC FLUID DURING A/G OPERATIONS
THE FLUID COOLER HAS A TOTAL OF HOW MANY U-SHAPED TUBES?
ANSWER: 107
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM OPERATING HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE FOR THE MARK 7 ARESTING GEAR?
ANSWER: 170F
WHAT COMPONENT CONNECTS THE CROSSHEAD BODY TO THE OUTER END OF THE RAM ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: BY A SPLIT FLANGE WHICH FITS INTO A ANNULAR GROOVE
WHAT CONNECTS THE FIXED END TO THE MAIN ENGINE CYLINDER?
ANSWER: SEGMENTED CLAMPS
THE CROSSHEAD ASSEMBLY AND FIXED SHEAVE ASSEMBLY HAVE HOW MANY BANKS OF SHEAVES WITH HOW MANY SHEAVES IN EACH BANK?
ANSWER: 2 BANKS OF SHEAVES WITH 9 SHEAVES IN EACH BANK
HOW MANY ZERK FITTINGS ARE THERE ON EACH BANK OF SHEAVES FOR LUBRICATION?
ANSWER: 10 ON EACH BANK OF SHEAVES
HOW MANY SLIPPERS ARE THERE ON THE A/G CROSSHEAD ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 16 TOTAL
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SLIPPERS ON THE A/G CROSSHEAD ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: PROVIDE A BEARING SURFACE FOR THE CROSSHEAD ASSEMBLY TO RIDE ON
WHAT SHEAVE MUST BE MANUALLY LUBRICATED?
ANSWER: 28 INCH BALL THRUST BEARING SHEAVE MUST BE MANUALLY LUBRICATED EVERY 20 TO 30 ARRESTMENTS
WHAT IS THE OPERATING PRESSURE FOR THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR THE MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: USES SHIPS LOW PRESSURE AIR WHICH IS 80+- 5 PSI PIPED TO THE REGULATOR , WHICH REDUCES THE AIR TO THE REQUIRED OPERATING PRESSURE OF 60 TO 70 PSI.
SPRING TENSION ON THE HOSE REEL FOR THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM IS?
ANSWER: 9 POUNDS +- ½ PDS.
WHAT COLOR OF LIGHT WILL INDICATE A FAULT IN THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM?
ANSWER: RED LIGHT
A NEWLY RESTACKED ENGINE MUST BE SET AT HOW MANY COUNTS FOR 30 SECONDS FOR HOW MANY ARRESTMENTS?
ANSWER: 24 COUNTS FOR 50 ARRESTMENTS
HOW MANY TOTAL DISTRIBUTION BLOCKS FOR THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON THE MARK 7 ENGINE?
ANSWER: SEVEN
THE MASTER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK IS SET TO RELIEVE AT?
ANSWER: 2200 PSI
WHAT SHOT COUNT AND FOR HOW MANY SECONDS IS USED FOR THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM DURING NORMAL ARRESTING GEAR OPERATIONS?
ANSWER: 18 COUNTS FOR 20 SECONDS RESPECTIVELY
THE SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION BLOCK IS SET TO RELIEVE HOW MANY PSI?
ANSWER: 1800 PSI
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER FOR THE A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: REMOVES EXCESSIVE SLACK BETWEEN THE CROSSHEAD AND THE FIXED END BY REMOVING CABLE SLACK AS IT OCCURS, ALSO ELIMINATES CABLE VIBRATION.
WHAT COMPONENT IS USED TO ASSIST THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER BACK TO THE BATTERY POSITION?
ANSWER: 3-WAY AIR VALVE WHICH UTILIZES A 100 PSI AIR SUPPLY
WHAT COLOR OF LIGHT WILL INDICATE THAT THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER HAS RETURNED TO THE BATTERY POSITION?
ANSWER: GREEN LIGHT
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER FLOW CONTROL VALVE?
ANSWER: IS A FLAPPER TYPE CHECK VALVE THAT ALLOWS FREE FLOW OF FLUID TO THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ACCUMULATOR AND RESTRICTED FLOW IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THE DAMPER CYLINDER
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CUSHIONING PISTON ON THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER?
ANSWER: PREVENTS OPERATING PISTON FROM SLAMMING INTO OPPOSITE END OF THE CABLE ANCHOR ASSSEMBLY, ALSO HELPFUL IN PURCHASE CABLE BREAK OR OFF-CENTER LANDING
WHAT IS THE SERVIV\CE STROKE OF THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 15FT. 8INCHES
WHAT IS THE CONCEPT OF THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: FLUID PRESSURE OVERCOMES CABLE TENSION UNTIL ALL CABLE SLACK IS REMOVED AND CABLE TENSION IS GREATER THAN FLUID PRESSURE ACTING ON HE OPERATING PISTON
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SIGHT GLASS INDICATOR ON THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: INDICATES FLUID HAS LEAKED INTO THE AIR SIDE
HOW MANY SLIPPERS ARE ON THE CABLE ANCHOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 6
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: REDUCES PEAK CABLE TENSION BETWEEN THE LANDING AIRCRAFT AND THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE
WHAT DOES THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY CONSIST OF?
ANSWER: MOVABLE CROSSHEAD, DAMPER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, DAMPER PISTON, ACCUMULATOR, PIPING, BUFFER ASSEMBLY, CHARGING PANEL
HOW MANY SLIPPERS DOES THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY HAVE?
ANSWER: 4
HOW MANY PSI IS THE SHEAVE DAMPER ACCUMULATOR CHARGED TO?
ANSWER: 750 PSI
WHAT IS THE PROPER SIGHT INDICATOR LEVEL FOR THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY WHEN IN THE BATTERY POSITION?
ANSWER: 2 INCHES +- 1 INCH
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR DECK GEAR ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: PROVIDES A MEANS OF ENGAGING A LANDING AIRCRAFT AND DIRECTING THE FORCE OF THE ARRESTMENT TO THE ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE
NAME THE FOUR TYPES OF SHEAVES USED ON THE MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: HORIZONTAL, THROUGH DECK , FAIRLEAD, RETRACTABLE SHEAVE
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: PROVIDES A MEANS OF LOWERING OR RAISING DECK SHEAVES
WHAT COLOR OF LIGHT WILL INDICATE THAT THE AFFECTED RETRACTABLE DECK SHEAVE HAS BEEN BYPASSED AND WHERE WILL YOU FIND THIS INDICATION?
ANSWER: A AMBER LIGHT LOCATED AT THE DECKEDGE STATION WILL LET YOU KNOW THAT IT HAS BEEN BYPASSED
WHAT MUST BE USED TO GO TO USING THE HANDWHEEL ON THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: THE DECLUTCH LEVER MUST BE THROWN IN THE COUNTERCLOCKWISE POSITION
WHAT ACTUATES THE TORQUE LIMIT SWITCH IN THE DOWN POSITION ?
ANSWER: TRIPPING PLATE WASHER
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CLUTCH BEVEL GEAR?
ANSWER: CAUSES ROTATION OF THE SLEEVE
DOES THE GEARED LIMIT SWITCH CONTROL THE RAISING OF THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: YES
WHEN SHOULD FLUID BE CHECKED IN THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: IN THE LOWERED POSITION
WHAT IS THE PROPER HEIGHT OF THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: 4 7/8 INCH ES +- 1/8 OF AN INCH
WHAT IS THE DUPLEX CLOSURE RING USED FOR ON THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: IT IS USED AS A SEAL
HOW DO YOU CHECK THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: BY CHECKING THE DIP STICK
WHAT CAUSES THE WORM TO SLIDE ALONG THE WORMSHAFT ON THE RETRACTABLE SHEAVE?
ANSWER: WHEN THERE IS AN OBSTRUCTION UNDER THE SHEAVE AND THE FORCE EXERTED EXCEEDS NORMAL TORQUE WHICH IN TURN CAUSES WORM TO SLIDE ALONG WORMSHAFT PUSHING THE TRIPPING PLATE WASHER , WHICH IN TURN OPENS THE TORQUE LIMIT SWITCH
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE PURCHASE CABLE AND WHAT IS ITS CONSTRUCTION?
ANSWER: 1 7/16 OF AN INCH IN DIAMETER AND HAS A 6X25 CONSTRUCTION
WHEN MUST A NEW PURCHASE CABLE BE DETORQUED?
ANSWER: MUST BE DETORQUED EVERY 50 TO 60 LANDINGS , EVERY 200+- 20 LANDINGS THEREAFTER
WHAT SIZE OF CABLE SHOULD BE USED TO HANDREEVE A MARK 7 ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE?
ANSWER: 5/8 OR 3/4 INCH DIAMETER CABLE
WHAT IS THE REPLACEMENT CRITERIA FOR THE ARRESTING GEAR PURCHASE CABLE?
ANSWER: (4) OR MORE BROKEN WIRES IN ONE ROPE LAY , (12) OR MORE BROKEN WIRES IN THE ENTIRE LENGTH, CANNOT BE INSTALLED MORE THAN 15 MONTHS
HOW OFTEN IS THE PURCHASE CABLE INSPECTED?
ANSWER: IT IS CHECKED MONTHLY OR 300 ARRESTMENTS UNTIL 1000 ARRESTMENTS THEN WEEKLY OR EVERY 100 ARRESTMENTS UNTIL 2000 ARRESTMENTS, ALSO ANY ADVERSE CONDITION OCCURS SUCH AS 20 FT OFFCENTER LANDINGS, ENGINE TWO BLOCKS, SHORT RUNOUTS, CABLE SMOKING, HESITATION, ETC
WHEN WILL A PURCHASE CABLE BE REPLACED ON THE MARK 7 A/G ENGINE AS FAR AS Q FACTORS IS CONCERNED?
ANSWER: WHEN THE Q FACTORS FOR THE FIRST 15 FEET OF CABLE ARE 8 INCHES OR LESS, 9 INCHES OR LESS FOR THE REMAINDER OF CABLE, 1 1/4 INCHES OR LESS ON ANY 3 STRANDS
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: THE DIAMETER IS 1 3/8 INCHES AND THE CONSTRUCTION IS 6X30
WHAT IS THE BREAKING STRENGTH OF THE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: 188,000 POUNDS
WHAT IS STAMPED ON THE TERMINALS OF THE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: “U” STAMPED ON THE TERMINALS SIGNIFIES THAT TERMINALS HAVE BEEN ULTRASONIC TESTED
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM HIT LIMIT FOR THE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: THE CDP IS GOOD FOR 100 ARRESTMENTS
WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE BARRICADE CROSS DECK PENDANT?
ANSWER: 88 FEET
WHAT ARE THE TWO SIZES OF STANDARD CROSS DECK PENDANTS?
ANSWER: 108FT. 6 INCHES AND 110 FEET RESPECTIVELY
WHAT WILL GIVE A VISUAL INDICATION THAT YOU HAVE A SHORTER CDP?
ANSWER: YELLOW ENDS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE WIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM?
ANSWER: PROVIDES A MEANS OF RAISING THE CROSS DECK PENDANT TO THE REQUIRED HEIGHT OF 2 INCHES MINIMUM TO 5 ½ INCHES MAXIMUM
THE PURCHASE CABLE ON THE BARRICADE ENGINE CAN REMAIN IN SERVICE FOR HOW MANY MONTHS?
ANSWER: 24 MONTHS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE SYSTEM?
ANSWER: AFFORDS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A AIRCRAFT TO MAKE A EMERGENCY LANDING
HOW MUCH STRENGTH IS LOST DUE TO MOISTURE FOR THE BARRICADE WEBBING ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: IT LOSES 10% TO 15% RESPECTIVELY
HOW MANY TIMES CAN A BARRICADE WEBBING ASSEMBLY BE USED AS A PRACTICE RIG AND STILL BE USED AS A READY BARRICADE?
ANSWER: 3 TIMES , 4 OR MORE TIMES CANNOT BE USED AS A READY BARRICADE
THE NEW POLYURETHANE BARRICADE ASSEMBLY USES A TOTAL OF HOW MANY WEBBING ASSEMBLIES, HOW MANY MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBIES TOTAL AND HOW MANY PER SIDE /CORNER?
ANSWER: (3) WEBBING ASSEMBLIES , A TOTAL OF (36) MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBLIES, (9) PER SIDE/CORNER
A STANDARD JET BARRICADE ASSEMBLIE USES A TOTAL OF HOW MANY WEBBING ASSEMBLIES AND A TOTAL OF HOW MANY MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBLIES PER SIDE/CORNER?
ANSWER: USES A TOTAL OF (5) WEBBING ASSEMBLIES AND USES A TOTAL OF (60) MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBLIES AND A TOTAL OF (15) PER SIDE/CORNER
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE VERTICAL LOADING STRAPS?
ANSWER: AFFORDS EQUALIZED LOADING OF BARRICADE, EFFECTIVE LOADING EVERY (4) FEET
HOW MANY PORTABLE DECK RAMPS ARE THERE?
ANSWER: 12 TOTAL
WHAT PROVIDES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER LOAD STRAPS OF THE BARRICADE AND ALSO THE TENSIONING PENDANTS OF THE BARRICADE STANCHIONS?
ANSWER: MULTIPLE RELEASE ASSEMBLIES
WHAT IS THE HEIGHT OF THE BARRICADE STANCHIONS?
ANSWER: 24 FEET
WHAT IS THE DESIRED MID SPAN HEIGHT FOR THE JET AIRCRAFT BARRICADE?
ANSWER: 20 FEET
WHAT IS THE DESIRED MIDSPAN HEIGHT FOR THE E-2/C-2 BARRICADE?
ANSWER: 21 FEET
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE DECK WINCHES?
ANSWER: TENSIONS THE LOWER LOAD STRAPS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE STANCHION WINCHES?
ANSWER: TENSIONS THE UPPER LOAD STRAPS
WHAT PROVIDES THE LINK BETWEEN THE WINCHES AND THE LOAD STRAPS?
ANSWER: TENSIONING PENDANTS WHICH ARE THE ONLY COMPONENT THAT CAN BE REUSED AFTER A EMERGENCY LANDING, 5/8 INCHES IN DIAMETER
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE COUNTERBALANCE CABLE?
ANSWER: 7/8 INCHES IN DIAMETER
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS?
ANSWER: SUPPLEMENTS THE RAISING AND LOWERING OF BARRICADE STANCHIONS
HOW MANY TOTAL SPRING UNITS DOES THE COUNTERBALANCE SPRING ASSEMBLY HAVE?
ANSWER: (3) COMPRESSION SPRING UNITS WITH (5) INDIVIDUAL SPRINGS EACH, FOR A TOTAL OF (15)
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE STANCHION LATCHES?
ANSWER: KEEPS STANCHIONS IN THE DOWN POSITION
WHEN IS THE COUTERBALANCE SPRINGS IN THE COMPRESSED POSITION?
ANSWER: COMPRESSED IN THE LOWERED POSITION
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE?
ANSWER: PROVIDES FLUID PRESSURE FOR THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER S TO RAISE AND LOWER THE BARRICADE STANCHIONS
HOW MANY GALLONS DOES THE BARRI CADE POWER PACKAGE GRAVITY TANK HOLD?
ANSWER: 100 GALLONS/125 GALLONS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCHES?
ANSWER: KEEPS ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE BETWEEN 1250 AND 1500 PSI
WHAT COMPONENT WORKS IN CONJUNTION WITH THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCHES ON THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE?
ANSWER: MOTOR CONTROLLER
WHAT POSITION IS USED ON THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE MOTOR CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY TO BYPASS THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH?
ANSWER: THE RUN POSITION
WHAT IS THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE ACCUMULATOR PROPER FLUID LEVEL?
ANSWER: LEVEL MARK +- 1 INCH
WHAT IS THE PROPER FLUID LEVEL FOR THE BARICADE POWER PACKAGE GRAVITY TANK?
ANSWER: LEVEL MARK +/-2
WHAT TYPE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID DOES THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE USE?
ANSWER: HOUGH TO SAFE 273
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE FOR THE BARRICADE POWER PACKAGE?
ANSWER: 200F
WHEN DOES THE BARRICADE ACCUMULATOR RELIEF VALVE CRACK OPEN AT?
ANSWER: 1600 PSI
WHEN DOES THE BARRICADE ACCUMULATOR RELIEF VALVE FULLY OEN AT?
ANSWER: 1750 PSI
WHEN DOES THE BARRICADE ACCUMULATOR RELIEF VALVE RUPTURE AT?
ANSWER: 2,000 PSI
THE BARRICADE ACCUMULATOR RELIEF VALVE IS HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED TO HOW MANY PSI?
ANSWER: 2250 PSI
WHAT WILL OCCUR WHEN THE CONTROL LEVER FOR RAISING OR THE BARRICADE STANCHIONS ARE LEFT IN THE MID POSITION?
ANSWER: IT ALLOWS FLUID TO DRAIN FROM THE ACCUMULATOR TO THE GRAVITY TANK
WHAT TOOL IS USED TO DETERMINE WEAR ON THE A/G SHEAVES?
ANSWER: SHEAVE GROOVE GAGE
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM SHEAVE WEAR ?
ANSWER: WHEN THE SHEAVE GROOVE WEAR IS 1 7/16 OF AN INCH USING THE SHEAVE GROOVE GAGE
HOW MANY READING MUST YOU TAKE ON A A/G SHEAVE WHEN USING THE SHEAVE GROOVE GAUGE?
ANSWER: AT LEAST 4 READINGS AT LEAST 90 DEGREES APART
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM RECESSION ON A NEWLY POURED TERMINAL AND ALSO AFTER THE FIRST ARRESTED LANDING?
ANSWER: .060 ON THE NEWLY POURED TERMINAL AND .125 AFTER THE FIRST ARRESTMENT
WHAT IS THE SERVICE STROKE OF THE SHEAVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY?
ANSWER: 10 FEET
WHAT CAUSES TWO- BLOCKING ON THE A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: IS A CONDITION WHERE THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT SELECTOR UNIT IS SET TO LIGHT FOR THE ARRESTED AIRCRAFT
WHAT CAUSES BOUNCEBACK ON THE A/G ENGINE?
ANSWER: STRETCHING OF THE A/G CABLES
IN THE A/G SOCKET POURING PROCESS YOUR FLUX SOLUTION MUST BE HEATED TO?
ANSWER: 160F TO 210F
ZINC MUST BE DISCARDED IF IT REACHES WHAT MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE?
ANSWER: 1075F
WHAT IS THE DESIRED ZINC TEMPERATURE?
ANSWER: 950 TO 1000 DEGREES
WHAT IS THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE OF THE TERMINAL?
ANSWER: 550 TO 600 DEGREES
HOW LONG SHOULD THE NEWLY POURED TERMINAL BE IMMERSED IN PRESERVATIVE OIL?
ANSWER: AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR 30 MINUTES
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF GRIT IN THE GRIT BLAST MACHINE TO POUR A SOCKET?
ANSWER: 100 PDS MINIMUM TO 200 PDS MAXIMUM
WHAT IS A NEWLY POURED SOCKET PROOFLOADED TO?
ANSWER: 120,000 PDS FOR 2 MINUTES
HOW LONG IS A NEWLY POURED SOCKET AIR COOLED FOR?
ANSWER: 30 MINUTES
WHAT IS THE ACCEPTABLE CRITERIA FOR FOR A NEWLY POURED SOCKET?
ANSWER: NO MORE THAN 5 CAVITIES UP TO 1/32 WIDE BY 1/32 DEEP EVENLY SCATTERED OVER THE ZINC FACE, NO MORE THAN 1 CAVITY 1/8 WIDE BY 1/8 DEEP CAUSED BY BREACHING
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP THAT MUST BE COMPLTED AFTER THE P/CABLE HAS BEEN CUT FOR THE SOCKET POURING PROCESS?
ANSWER: REMOVE THE APPROPIATE AMOUNT OF HEMP CENTER
WHAT IS THE PORTABLE PYROMETER FREEZING POINT?
ANSWER: 778F TO 798F
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