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EAWS Study
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| safety 101-Respiratory Protection Program | identifies employess as requiring respirator protection |
| 101-Hearing Conservation Program | identifies potentially hazardous noise levels |
| 101-Sight Conservation Program | surveys all activity work areas equipment and processes to determine which are eye hazards |
| 101-define PPE program | determines if hazards are present to neccessitate PPE |
| 101-Identify F/A18 Danger Areas | flammable liquids,compressed gases, canopy,seat and DFIRS explosive devices, airframe and external stores, engine, radar antenna, APU exhaust, Aressting hook, all moving flight control surfaces |
| 101-Identify the minimum safe distances from aircraft | Idle-IN 9ft EX 115-155ft / Military-IN 25ft EX 325-725ft / Maximum-IN 25ft EX 850-925ft |
| 101-state the purpose and identify the location of the aircraft STEP NO STEP areas | NOSTEP-LEF, TEF, Horizontal stabs, Airlerons, and radome surfaces. STEP-will have non-skid, also wings are considered walkways |
| 101-state the general safety precautions associated with applying and removing external power | circuit breakers in right position, power off before removal and installation of power cord |
| 101-identify the personnal danger area during APU operations | most center point of APU exhaust |
| 101-state the precautions/restrictions that apply to performing maintenance on ordnance | major maintenance is prohibited, weapons safetied to maximum degree |
| 101-identify the precautions that must be observed when handling graphite or carbon/epoxy composite materials | goggles, respirator, cotton weave gloves |
| 102-state the number of tie-down points on the F/A-18 and identify their location | 12, nose, left and right mains, fuselage and wing pylons |
| 102-state the proper procedures for aircraft ground | ground first to approved receptacle |
| 102-state the purpose of aircraft plugs and covers | FOD and environmental damage |
| 102-Move director duties and responsibilities | qualified personnel, safety, ready for move |
| 102-brake rider duties and responsibilities | insure all safety equipment installed, free from service equip, brake pressure correct |
| 102-chock walker duties and responsibilities | pulls chocks, observes area around moving aircraft, |
| 102-Safety observer duties and responsibilities | pre-tow inspection of A/C, free of chains, cable cords and SE, safety pins installed |
| 102-tractor driver duties and responsibilities | tows at walking speed avoiding sudden moves or stops and starts, pre-Op's tractor, follows move director |
| 102-discuss towing preparations | A-minimum structural access doors installed B-radome must be closed and secured (if installed) C-do not tow A/C with doors 68 l/r open D-ensure A/C emergency brake reads 2900 psi E-ensure A/C is clear of all obstacles and SE |
| 102-state the purpose of the landing gear aircraft ground safety pins | safeties nose and main landing gear to prevent gear retraction |
| 102-describe the hazard associated with canopy static buildup | 100,000 volts may build up and be stored during flight |
| 102-briefly discuss the canopy static discharge process | A- A/C is grounded B-ensure static charge removal kit has pre-op C-connect kit to aircraft nose landing gear wheel well ground receptacle D-run the kit mittens over the canopy and windshield until static discharge is gone |
| 103-state the purpose of a hydraulic patch test | to check level of contamination of aircraft hydraulic systems and SE |
| 103-state the purpose of a tactical paint scheme | to lesson the probability of visual or photographic detectionand to confuse/mislead observers |
| 103-what does NAVAIR 01-1A-509 provide | provides information on material and procedures for the prevention and repair of corrosion and upkeep of aircraft paint scheme |
| 103-what does NAVAIR A1-F18AC-SRM-500 provide | provides corrosion control procedures for organizational, intermediate and depot levels of maintenance..use with 509 |
| 103-state the three modes of wheel brake operation | Normal- used for taxing, Emergency- when no hydraulic system pressure is available, Parking Brake- used at all times unless aircraft is being moved |
| 103-discuss the purpose of composite airframe materials | to limit weight, decrease effects of corrosion attack and to increase strength, also used for high performance composite structure both monolithic and sandwich material |
| 103-what is a temporary repair | allows aircraft to be flown until permanent repair can be made, |
| 103-what is a one-time flight repair | repair made to restore limited load carrying requirements to be flown to a repair station |
| 103-what is permanent repair | repair equals or exceeds strength of original structure or component |
| 104-state the type and identify the models of engines used in the F/A-18 | low by-pass axial low turbo fan with afterburner F404-GE-400/402 A thru D F414-GE-400 E thru G |
| 104-state the three modes of operation for auxiliary power unit | MES-main engine start GMM-ground maintenance mode, gives hydraulic and electric power, (de-coupled) ECS-environment control system, brings air into aircraft |
| 104-state the purpose and identify the location of the IFR probe | located on the right forward part of fuselage, allows fuel from tanker, electrically controlled hydraulically operated |
| 104-explain the purpose of the aircraft fuel storage system | contains and supplies on board fuel to the aircraft engines, APU, and to provide cooling for certain hydraulic and lubrication systems |
| 104-state the purpose of the foam-lined wing tanks | to prevent an explosion atmosphere in case of battle/accidental damage or rupture |
| 105-state the difference between a barametric and radar altimeter | Barametric-senses the difference in air pressure as the aircraft changes altitude, Radar- transmitts a signal and bounces it off the surface of the earth and receiving the same signal back |
| 105-define Azimuth | angle of position of bearing, measured clockwise |
| 105-define Bearing | angle of position of object |
| 105-define Range | distance to the target or station |
| 105-what is Heading | the direction you are pointing |
| 105-what is True Heading | direction measured by true north |
| 106-describe the purpose of chaff and flares as counter measure devices | Chaff-very fine pieces of metal that are expelled into the airway Flares-used for heat seeking infrared missles |
| 106-explain the significance of the following color coding on weapons | Yellow-high explosive, warhead section. Brown-live rocket motor, motor section. Blue-inert, all blue of around weapon or warhead |
| 106-active weapons guidance system | sends and recieves its own signal |
| 106-semi active weapons guidance system | needs independant or external source to track and lock on target |
| 106-what is a passive weapons guidance system | heat seeking infrared |
| 106-state the objective of the explosive handling qualification and certification program | to ensure military and civilian personnel are qualified of ordnance in which they are associated with |
| 106-state the pupose of suspension/accessory equipment | to suspend single stores, bombs, and a variety of missile launchers |
| 106-state the purpose of an impulse cartridge | to eject single stores and a variety of weapons from the aircraft |
| 106-what are cluster bomb units | containing several small bomblettes |
| 106-what are fire bombs | thin skinned, unstable non-aerodynamic container |
| 106-what are air laid mines | used to defend our straights, port approaches and coastal barriers |
| 106-what are glide weapons | designed to deliver self guided high explosive weapons from the attacking aircraft, no rocket |
| 106-define pyrotechnics | used for signaling, marking, and search and rescue |
| 106-what are practice bombs | training devices used to simulate the performance characteristics of live weapons |
| 106-what does AIM mean | air intercept missile |
| 106-what does AGM mean | air to ground missile |
| 106-what does CATM mean | captive airtraining missile |
| 106-what does HERO mean | hazards of eletromagnetic radiation to ordnance |
| 106-describe the application of the following type of bomb =retarded | slows the weapon down before it gets to target, used for low level bombing missions |
| 106-describe the application of the following type of bomb =non retarded | used in high level missions |
| 107-identify the minimum requirements for aircrew PPE | flight suit, aircrew fliers boots, anti-G suit, helmet, survival radio/beacon, aviator flight gloves, anit-explosive suit |
| 107-state the purpose of the environmental control system | provide aircrew comfort and avionics cooling |
| 107-state the purpose of the oxygen mask | designed for use with a regualtor which provides breathing gas upon demand at a pressure schedule dependent on the altitude |
| 107-state the purpose of the oxygen regulator | chest mounted, positive pressure, G-modulated regulator that provides demand oxygen flow |
| 107-state the purpose of the life preserver | low profile floatation collar equipped with the FLU-88/P automatic/manual inflation assembly |
| 107-state the purpose of the anti-gravity suit | consists of a bladder system encased in fire-resistant cloth outer shell |
| 107-state the objective of the Egress System checkout certification program | to thoroughly familiarize personnel working in or around the cockpit with the ejection systems |
| 107-state the purpose of the ejection seat | supplying a place to sit, for propelling an occupant out and away from the aircraft, automatic cartridge operated and rocket assisted |
| 107-define Hypoxia | the higher the altitude the amount of oxygen per unit of volume of air decreases (blackout) |
| 107-define anoxia | death caused by complete lack of oxygen |
| 107-type 1 of aviators breathing oxygen | gaseous oxygen, MIL-0-27210D |
| 107-type 2 of aviators breathing oxygen | liquid oxygen, 99.5% pure |
| 108-what is the meaning of SEAD | suppression of enemy air defenses, to neutralize, destroy, or temporarily degrade the enemy air defenses in or around the target area by physical attack and/or electronic warfare |
| 108-what is the meaning of WAS | war at sea, to destroy the enemy's naval vessels and amphibious force |
| 108-what is the meaning of CAS | close air support, precisely deliver various munitions at a set time |
| 108-what is the meaning of ACM | air combat maneuvering, requires one pilot to fight his aircraft more efficiently and effectively than his opponent |
| 108-what is the meaning of MAS | maritime air superiority, maintain the airspace around the battle group |
| 108-what is the meaning of CAC | combat air control, mission executed by two or more fighter aircraft |
| 108-what is the meaning of FCF | functional check flight, to determine whether the airframe, power plant, accessories, and equipment are functioning per predetermined standards |
| 108-what is the meaning of FCLP | field carrier landing practice, form of training that is used to simulate landing on aircraft carriers |
| 108-what is the meaning of VMC | visual meteorological conditions, expressed in terms of visibility, cloud distance, and ceiling that are equal to or better than specified minimums |
| 108-what is meaning of IMC | instrument meteorological conditions, expressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds and ceiling less than the minimum specified for visual meteorological conditions |
| 108-what is the meaning of VFR | visual flight rules, if VMC exists then pilots have the option of operating their aircraft within a set of rules known as VFR |
| 108-what is the meaning of IFR | instrument flight rules, if IMC exists then pilots are required to operate with adherence to IFR |
| 108-discuss the purpose of the carrier air traffic control center | is the centralized agency responsible for the status keeping of all carrier air operations and the control of all airborne aircraft |
| 108-describe FLOLS | fresnel lens optical landing system, (FLOS) or "meatball" is an optical system on board the carrier that aids pilots in landing aboard the ship |
| 108-describe MOVLAS | manually operated visual landing system, emergency system that is supposed to be used when the primary optical landing system is rendered inop |
| 201-describe the radome | provides an electrically transparent window for transmission and reception of radar signals |
| 201-describe the forward fuselage | from the end of the nose radome to the forward edge of panel 26, |
| 201-describe the center fuselage | from the forward edge of panel 26 to the aft edge of panel 55 L/R |
| 201-describe the aft fuselage | includes the engines, speed brake, vertical stabs, horizontal stabs, and arresting hook |
| 201-describe wing fuselage | provides lift for the aircraft, stores fuel, houses LEF's, TEF's, and ailerons, |
| 201-describe leading edge extension | provides added lift at high angles of attack, |
| 201-describe ailerons | are commanded asymmetrically to produce roll motion, during takeoff and landing they deflect symmetrically with the trailing edge flaps up to 42 degrees |
| 201-desrcibe leading edge flaps | takeoff and landing deflect symmetrically to change lift, in flight the deflect asymmetrically to aid the airlerons to producing roll motion |
| 201-describe trailing edge flaps | take off or landing LEF deflect symmetrically to change lift, in flight they independently deflect asymmetrically to aid the ailerons in producing roll motion |
| 201-describe stabilizers | deflect symmetrically to produce pitch motion and asymmetrically to produce roll motion |
| 201-describe the function of the rudders | take off or landing when the AOA is less than 8 degrees the rudders toe-in to increase lift and improve stability, less than 8 degrees toe-out, in flight the rudders are commanded symmetrically to produce yaw motion |
| 201-describe the function of the speed brake | certain conditions speed brake may be extended into airstream creating drag slowing aircrafts speed |
| 201-function of HS1 | provides fluid pressure to the primary flight controls either as a primary or backup source. |
| 201-what does the HS1 system contain | pump manifold, pump reservoir, filter unit, case drain filter, oil fuel heat exchange, and related indicators |
| 201-function of HS2 | same as HS1 for flight controls, also supplies pressure to all other non-flight control systems |
| 201-function of APU | gas charge cylinder provides required fluid pressure to the APU start motor and emergency hydraulic systems |
| 201-function of switching valves | each switching valve allows backup hydraulic pressure to replace the primary hydraulic pressure if primary fails |
| 201-function of nose landing gear | assembly provides landing, take off and taxi energy absorbtion, and tire/runway compliance |
| 201-function of main landing gear | lever design with shock obsorber, provides a stable platform for aircraft carrier and shore based operations |
| 201-function of wheel brakes | provides pilot modulated individual wheel-controlled braking, also has anitskid |
| 201-function of launch bar | provides a means of steering the aircraft during carrier operations and engages the catapult |
| 201-fuction of the arresting hook | provides a means of stopping the aircraft where normal runway landings are not available |
| 201-function of bleed air system | engine bleed air is extracted from the last compressor stage of both engines, regulated and routed to the air cycle air conditioning system |
| 201-function of air cycle air conditioning system | cools and conditions hot bleed air for use in various aircraft systems, |
| 201-function of anti gravity system | automatically regulates the air to the pilots anti-g suit to increase pilot tolerance to high acceleration |
| 201-function of the oxygen system | 161353 thru 164068 oxygen is supplied from a 10 liter liquid oxygen system, |
| 201-function of on board oxygen generating system | 164196 and up OBOGS removes nitrogen and other contaminats from engine bleed air, results in oxygen for pilots |
| 201-function of ejection seat system | provides support for the crewmember during normal flight and is a method of escape from the aircraft during emergency conditions |
| 201-function of canopy system | operated electrically, manualy, and jettisoned in an emergency |
| 201-main components for canopy system | electro-mechanical canopy actuator, canopy unlatch thruster, canopy jettison motors |
| 201-function of emergency oxygen system | required above 10,000 feet, located in the ejection seat survival kit |
| 201-fire detection system | double loop system provides warnings for the APU bay, left and right AMAD bays, and aft engine bays, single loop system is used for the left and right forward engine bays |
| 201-fire extinguishing system | single extinguisher tank with three distribution lines, one for each APU or engine/AMAD bays, one shot bay system |
| 201-discuss the basic operation of the electronic flight control system | is made up of 2 flight control computers, control surface servo actuators, air data and inertial sensors, and control surfaces, the flight control computers combine inputs with air data, inertial inputs and provide electrical signals to servo actuators, |
| 201-explain the purpose fo the backup mechanical system | provide automatic connection of a direct mechanical link from the stick to the defferential stabilator servo actuator, this provides limited pitch an roll control after a complete electrical failure or both flight control computers |
| 201-discuss emergency extension of the landing gear | primarily free fall aided by stored energy in the MLG shock absorber and hydraulic system #2B pressure, supplied by APU and emergency brake accumulators extension is controller by the LDG gear control |
| 201-what special safety precautions apply to ejection seat main firing handle safety pin | safeties the ejection control handle during all ground parking, servicing and towing |
| 201-what special safety precautions apply to the ejection seat safe/armed handle | safeties the ejection control handle preventing accidental seat ejection |
| 201-what special safety precautions apply to the canopy jettison ground safety pin | safeties the internal canopy jettison lever preventing accidental canopy jettison by movement of internal canopy jettison lever |
| 201-what special safety precautions apply to canopy normal systems | open door 9 set and hold external canopy control switch to open postion until canopy is fully opened and release |
| 201-what safety precautions apply to liquid oxygen | never allow LOX to contact skin, 50 feet away from smoking or open flame, keep ventilated from combustables, proper PPE |
| 202-what is the function of the APU | to provide pneumatic air for motoring over/starting main engine of drive AMAD |
| 202-where is the APU located | door 52 |
| 202-what is the function of the AMAD | to transmit power to the engine for starts |
| 202-where is the AMAD located | door 53 L/R |
| 202-what is the function of the secondary power compressed air | provide pneumatic power for operating the air turbine starter or the environmental control system |
| 202-what does the ignition consist of | alternator, electrical control unit, ignition exciter, main igniter, and afterburner igniter |
| 202-lubrication on an f/a 18 | self contained oil system |
| 202-how does the ignition work on an f/a 18 | remains on until engine reaches 45% or throttle is moved to off, A/B ignition comes on when A/B is selected and remains on until light off is selected |
| 202-explain main fuel on f/a 18 | throttle movement is mechanically transmitted through the power level control, which acts as a power booster and postions the main fuel control |
| 202-explain afterburner on f/a 18 | when throttle is moved to AB the ECA positions the AB metering valve to a minimum (pilot) flow and holds this until light off is sensed |
| 202-explain variable exhaust nozzle on f/a 18 | system is self contained, |
| 202- how is the veriable exhaust nozzle controlled on an f/a 18 | hydraulically controlled throat area for the exhaust gasses from the turbine and afterburner |
| 202-explain variable geometry for f/a 18 engines | consists of fan variable geometry, provides the best efficiency of the fan while preserving fan margin |
| 202-explain Anti icing on f/a 18 engines | uses 4th stage high pressure bleed air to prevent build up of ice on the front frame struts, inlet guide vanes, and inlet center body |
| 202-explain engine instrument on f/a 18 | integrated fuel-engine indicator, displays compressor speed, exhaust gas temperature, fuel flow, variable exhaust nozzle position, oil pressure and fuel quantities |
| 202-explain throttle on f/a 18 | movement is transmitted by mechanical linkage and airframe mounted throttle boost actuator to the power level control |
| 202-fuel storage | fuel is carried internally by four interconnected fuselage tanks and 2 wing tanks |
| 202-explain refuel/defuel | can be done with or without electrical power, max of 55 psi |
| 202-explain internal fuel transfer | keeps the feed tanks 2 and 3 full and controls the sequence of tank to tank transfer |
| 202-how does the center of gravity control work | the signal data computer monitors the amount of fuel in tanks 1 and 4, if fuel becomes excessive computer will close off valve to effected tank |
| 202-explain hot fuel recirculation | cools the fuel by circulationg fuel up into the wings to be cooled by means of convection, which is used to dissipate heat from the AMAD and hydraulic system |
| 202-explain fuel pressurization and vent | provides regulated engine bleed air to all internal tanks, prevents boil off at high altitude and provides positive pressure to tank bladders and to external tanks for fuel transfer |
| 202-fuel quantity and gauging | intergrated fuel-engine indicator is the primary fuel quantity display |
| 202-state the components driven by the AMAD | hydraulic pump, generator and motive flow boost pump, and airturbine starter control |
| 202-how does the AMAD interface with the APU and the engine | AMAD is pneumatically connected to APU through the air turbine starter, AMAD transmits power from the ATS to the engine for starting and motoring |
| 202-what safety precautions must be observed during engine ground turn-up | anti ice must be turned on if temp is below 45 degress, do not operate with TTU-205 test set connect, engine may go into HP due to N2 lock up function, do not start or motor engine after emergency shut down until malfunction is correct |
| 202-what special safety precautions apply to fueling | wearing of goggles, watch gauges to prevent over pressuring fuel cells and watch vents for overflow |
| 202-what special safety precautions apply to defueling | never refuel during maintenace, make sure aircraft and equipment is grounded, all ordnance is safetied |
| 203-state the purpose of very high frequency/ultra high frequency | provides air to air and air to ground plain or secure communications in a fixed frequency mode, anti-jam mode, or maritime mode |
| 203-state the purpose of intercommunications and audio system | provides amplification and routing of audio signals between cockpit, ground crew, and rear cockpit, |
| 203-state the purpose of tactical air navigation | used to determine the relative bearing and slant range distance to a tactical air navigation ground station or a similar tactical air navigation equipped aircraft |
| 203-state the purpose of inertial navigation system | a self contained fully automatic dead reckoning navigation system |
| 203-state the purpose of global positioning system | navigation system which recieves reference information from a satellite source |
| 203-state the purpose of attitude reference indicator | self contained attitude reference system which provides backup pitch and roll attitude for use by other systems |
| 203-state the purpose of instrument landing system | an all weather approach guidence system |
| 203-state the purpose of the identification friend or foe | provides automatic indentification function for the aircraft, |
| 203-what does the identification friend or foe do | recieves challenging signals and determines the correct code and mode of challenge and automatically transmits a coded reply |
| 203-state the purpose of forward looking infrared | provides thermal imagery in television format for detection of tactical targets |
| 203-state the purpose of datalink | provides digital communication between aircraft |
| 203-state the purpose of radio detection and ranging | provides air to air and air to ground modes for target detection, designation, tracking and navigation |
| 203-state the purpose of the mission computer | computes and controls the data sent to the MPCD group, computes and produces missile launch and weapon release commands |
| 203-what does the mission computer provide | provides mode control and option select for various avionics systems |
| 203-state the purpose of laser detector tracker | used to detect and track reflected laser energy |
| 203-what is the laser detector tracker reflected energy used for | delivering laser guided bombs |
| 203-state the purpose of interface blanker | interfaces onboard rf transmitters and receivers that share common parts of the radio frequency spectrum |
| 203-state the purpose of countermeasure set | detects and deceives enemy pulse fire control and guidance radars |
| 203-state the purpose of countermeasures warning and control | provides aural and visual alerts upon detection of threat radar signals and at the same time provide information to the HARM missile and countermeasures set |
| 203-describe the heads up display | primary flight instrument in the aircraft |
| 203-what does the heads up display do | provides flight, navigational steering, and weapon delivery information |
| 203-describe the digital display indicators | LDDI-used primarily for stores management, caution, advisory, and BIT displays, RDDI-used primarily for sensor displays |
| 203-describe the horizontal indicator | used primarily to provide aircraft attitude, steering, and navigation information with a projected moving map superimposed over the CRT display |
| 203-describe the multipurpose color display | provides following displays, aircraft attitude, navigation, air to air, air to ground warnings, cautions, and advisories, and various aircraft checklists |
| 203-describe the function of the digital map set | moving map image, continuously updated for tactical and navigational situations |
| 203-how many frames does the digital map set display | up to 100 frames, |
| 203-what does the data frames from the digital map set contain | information such as check list and emergency procedures |
| 203-what does the digital map set provide | provides alphanumeric and graphic symbology for tactical and navigational situations |
| 203-state location of the position lights | white-below tip of right vertical stab, 3 green ones on right side, 3 red ones on left side |
| 203-state the location and color of strobe light | 2 red anti collision lights, located on each outboard side of vertical stab |
| 203-location of landing/taxi light | on nose gear strut, |
| 203-what is the purpose of the landing/taxi light | to illuminate the taxiway/runway |
| 203-state the color/purpose of the approach lights | green is high angle of attack, amber is optimum, and red is low angle of attack |
| 203-state the color/number of the formation lights | 8 green lights |
| 203-state the location of the formation lights | 2 on each wing tip, 1 on outside of each vertical stab, 1 below each vertical stab, 1 on each side of forward fuselage |
| 203-state the pupose of the flight incident recorder and monioring system | FIRAMS monitors engine and airframe operational status for unit failures and caution/advisory conditions |
| 203-state the purpose of the deployable flight incident recorder set | DIFRS storage of flight data and the deployment of this data |
| 203- how many minutes can the deployable flight incident recorder set record | DIFRS can record 30 minutes of continuous flight date |
| 203-state the purpose of the pitot static system | measure pitot and static pressures surrounding aircraft |
| 203-state the purpose of the indicated airspeed indicator | displays airspeed as a function of the pitot and static pressure |
| 203-state the purpose of the standby pressure altimeter | uses static pressure and provides a pointer display for altitude to 1000 feet |
| 203-state the purpose of the vertical speed indicator | senses changes in static air pressure and displays them in a climb or dive rate |
| 203-describe the function of the air data computer | ADC-receives inputs from various aircraft sensors |
| 203-describe the function of the airstream direction sensing units | ADSU-provides angle of attack information to the air data computer and electronic flight control system |
| 203-describe the function of the angle of attack indexer | AOA-shows approach angle of attack with lighted symbols |
| 203-describe the function of the total temperature probe | TTP-measures total temperature of the air outside the aircraft |
| 203-describe the function of the generator converter unit | GCU-protects against damage due to under voltage, over voltage, over and under frequency, and feeder faults |
| 203-describe the function of the transformer-rectifier | transforms AC power from the generators into DC electrical power |
| 203-describe the function of the utility battery | power the maintenance 24/28 volt dc bus when both transformer-rectifiers are inoperative |
| 203-describe the function of the emergency battery | contactor will automatically close in response to a low voltage from utility batt |
| 203-describe the function of the automatic flight control system | AFCS-provides autopilot and automatic throttle control |
| 203-state the purpose of the nose wheel well digital display indicator | NDDI-receives and stores maintenance codes from the recorder |
| 204-state the purpose of the armament control processor set | brain of the stores managment system (SMS) |
| 204-what does the armament control processor set consist of | armament computer and 9 command signal encoder/decoders |
| 204-state the purpose of the command launch computer | controls and monitors the high speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) |
| 204-state the purpose of the electrical fuzing power supply | provides the electrical fuzing function of the SMS for weapons requiring electrical fuzing |
| 204-describe the rate of fire for the M61 20 mm gun | high 6000 rounds per minute, low 4000 rounds per minute |
| 204-describe the capacity of the M61 20 mm gun | maximum of 578 |
| 204-how many modes of operation for the M61 20 mm gun | 3 |
| 204-describe the modes of operation for the M61 20 mm gun | continuously computed impact point and manual, air to air mode |
| 204-state the purpose of the countermeasures dispensing system | provides protection for the aircraft against enemy radars and missiles |
| 204-how does the countermeasures dispensing system worK | by ejecting chaff, flares, or other jamming payloads |
| 204-state the basic armament configuration of the F/A-18 | 2 wing tip LAU-7 missile launcher 1,9 2 LAU-116 missile launchers 4,6 4 SUU-63 wing pylons, 1 SUU-62 centerline pylons 5 BRU-32 2,3,5,7,8 M61 gun |
| 204-state the basic characteristics of the AIM-7 guided missile | (sparrow) its a supersonic, radar guided, air-to-air weapon, |
| 204-how does the AIM-7 missile work | (sparrow) semi-active CW homing radar and hydraulically operated control surfaces direct and stabilize the missile |
| 204-state the basic characteristics of the AIM-9 missile | (sidewinder) supersonic, air-to-air weapon, with a passive infrared target detection, |
| 204-how does the AIM-9 missile work | (sidewinder) has a proportional-navigation guidance, and torque-balance control system |
| 204-state the basic characteristics of the AIM-120 missile | (AMRAAM) advanced medium range air-to-air missile, supersonic, air-to-air weapon with active radar target detection and on-board inertial navigation guidance |
| 204-state the basic characteristics of the AGM-65 missile | (maverick) guided rocket propelled air-to-ground missile |
| 204-what is the AGM-65 missile used for | (maverick) is used against field fortifications, surface to air missile sites and armored vehicles |
| 204-what does the AGM-65 consist of | (maverick) consists of a hermetically sealed guidance unit and main section |
| 204-how many types of AGM-65 are there | (maverick) laser and infrared |
| 204-state the basic characteristics of the AGM-84 | (harpoon) long range all weather anti ship missile |
| 204-how does the AGM-84 work | (harpoon) can be launched at various altitudes, airspeeds, and aircraft altitudes |
| 204-what does the AGM-84 use | (harpoon) uses a low level cruise trajectory, active radar guidance and terminal maneuvering to destroy target |
| 204-state the basic characteristics of the SLAM missile | (standoff land air missile) air-to-ground guided missile designed for use against stationary and mobile targets |
| 204-how can the SLAM be loaded | (standoff land air missile) can be loaded with up to three pre-planned and one target of opportunity missions |
| 204-how does the SLAM work | its a video guided missile, controlled by the launching aircraft or by second aircraft through the data link mode |
| 204-state the basic characteristics of the AGM-88 HARM missile | (high-speed anti-radiation missile) its a passive supersonic air-to-ground missile used for defense suppression, aka SAMS |
| 205-what is the mission statement of VFC-12 | to prepare US Navy strike fighter aircrews for combat throught challenging realistic and current threat replication |
| 205-explain the term AAW | (anti-air warfare) the detection, tracking, destruction or neutralization of enemy air platforms and airborne weapons |
| 205-discuss the role of the F/A-18 in an AAW mission | its ability to detect contacts at medium range and contacts that are not hot to fighters |
| 205-explain the term AMW | attacks launched from the sea and by landing forces in ships or craft to achieve shore presence |
| 205-discuss the role of the F/A-18 in an AMW mission | the hornet preforms AMW primarily through close-air support |
| 205-explain the term ASU | (anti-surface ship warfare) the detection, tracking, and destruction or neutralization of enemy surface combatants and merchant ships |
| 205-explain the term ASW | (anti-submarine warfare) the detection, tracking, and destruction or neutralization of enemy submarines |
| 205-explain the term CCC | (command, control, and communications) providing communications and related facilities for coordination and control of external organizations or forces |
| 205-discuss the role of the F/A-18 in a CCC mission | (command, control, and communications) the hornet performs CCC on virtually every mission |
| 205-explain the term CCC-2 | (command and control warfare) C2W the integrated use of psychological operations military deception, operations security, electronic warfare, and physical destruction |
| 205-explain the term FSO | (fleet support operations) naval forces and designated shore facilities providing supporting services other than logistics replenishment to fleet units |
| 205-explain the term INT | (intelligence) the collection, processing, and evaluation of information to determine location |
| 205-explain the term MIW | (mine warfare) the use of mines for control/denial of sea or harbor areas |
| 205-explain the term MOB | (mobility) the ability of naval forces to maneuver and maintain themselves in all situations |
| 205-explain the term NCO | (non-combatant) selected operations of a noncombatant nature not clearly categorized in any other warfare mission area |
| 205-explain the term STW | (strike warfare) the destruction or neutralization of enemy targets ashore through the use of conventional or nuclear weapons |
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