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1
Q

What does SE stand for?

A

Support Equipment

2
Q

If SE is to be parked next to an aircraft, what position should the SE be in?

A

SE should be adjacent to the aircraft to prevent collision.

3
Q

Danger areas for aviation.

A

Intakes, Exhaust, Flight Controls, Compressed Gases, Cryogenics, Explosives, Hazardous Materials, Eye, Hearing and other industrial environment dangers.

4
Q

Procedures for Grounding.

A

First, hook up a grounding strap to a certified static ground and then to the aircraft grounding receptacle.

5
Q

Purpose for grounding the aircraft?

A

Discharges the static electricity harmlessly to the earth or deck.

6
Q

Why is windshield static grounding necessary?

A

During flight a high voltage (100,000 volts) static electrical charge may build up and be store in the windshield.

7
Q

Tie Down categories: Initial Tie-Down.

A

Up to 45 knots. Minimum of 6 chains are required. Used immediately prior to, in between, or immediately after flight.

8
Q

Normal Weather Tie-Down.

A

Up to 45 knots. 9 chains required.

9
Q

Moderate Weather Tie-Down.

A

46-60 knots. 14 chains required.

10
Q

Heavy Weather Tie-Down.

A

Above 60 knots. 20 chains required.

11
Q

What markings identify aircraft critical walkways that cannot be walked on?

A

“No Step” markings.

12
Q

What do we utilize to communicate in the high tempo high noise environments of naval aviation.

A

Aircraft hand signals.

13
Q

When directing fixed wing aircraft what is the only mandatory signal?

A

“Emergency Stop”.

14
Q

When Launching/Recovering rotary wing aircraft, what are the two signals that cannot be changed due to platform variations?

A

“Wave-Off” and “Hold”.

15
Q

Aircraft towing speed.

A

Speed shall not exceed 5 MPH or the speed of the slowest walker.

16
Q

Movement of aircraft is accomplished by a team of how many personnel?

A

6-10 personnel.

17
Q

What personnel assigned to the move crews (5).

A

Move Director, Brake Rider, Chock Walker, Safety Observers, Tractor Driver.