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IFSTA ARFF 6th: Ch. 3 Flashcards

Aircraft Familiarization

1
Q

Aircraft used for commercial transport of passengers are generally of _________ construction.

A

large-frame

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2
Q

How many panes are cabin windows constructed of?

A

3

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3
Q

Today’s aircraft have the capability to carry more than ____ passengers and fuel loads in excess of _______ gallons.

A

500 / 70,000

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4
Q

Narrow-body aircraft cabins are designed with a single aisle usually ___ to ___ inches wide

A

18-20

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5
Q

Most cargo doors are hinged at the ____ of their opening and swing ___________.

A

Top / Out and Up

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6
Q

Green light can be found on the ______ wingtip

A

Right

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7
Q

Some airbag systems use compressed _______ and designed to deflate in less than _____ seconds to allow for egress of the aircraft.

A

Helium / 10

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8
Q

Any aircraft with a doorsill height of _______ or more off the ground when the wheels are extended must be equipped with an emergency escape slide.

A

6 Feet

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9
Q

What are the (4) classes of cargo compartments?

A

Classes A, B, C and E

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10
Q

Liquid Oxygen is _____ in color, transparent with an expansion ratio of _______.

A

Light Blue / 860:1

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11
Q

Describe Class E cargo?

A

The whole cabin of a Cargo Aircraft. Smoke/Fire detection required like Class C and B.

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12
Q

Familiarization is a key part of the ________________

A

pre-planning process

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13
Q

What are the (4) types of gas turbine engines?

A

TurboJet, TurboFan, TurboProp, TurboShaft

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14
Q

Exit signs at floor level, can be no more than _____ inches off the floor.

A

13

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15
Q

Brakes and wheels may reach their max temps ___ to ___ minutes after the aircraft comes to stop.

A

20 / 30

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16
Q

Tanker aircraft can carry over _________ of fuel.

A

50,000 gals

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17
Q

What are Ailerons?

A

Attached to trailing edge of wings, hinged and movable, controls the roll.

18
Q

Aircraft slides must inflate within ___ seconds and move ____ persons per minute, per lane

A

6 / 70

19
Q

On narrow-body cargo freighters, bulk loaded cargo packages can be no heavier than ______

A

70lbs

20
Q

Describe Class C cargo?

A

Same as B, with built in extinguishing systems. Usually found under cabin floor in wide bodies aircraft

21
Q

Describe Class B cargo?

A

Cargo compartment with separate detection system to alert pilot, accessible by crew-members with extinguishers

22
Q

How many magnetos are found on internal combustion engines?

A

2

23
Q

What are Flats and Slats?

A

Airfoils that extend from leading edge or trailing edge to improve aerodynamics during takeoff and landing.

24
Q

Fuel lines vary in size, from _____ to _______ in diameter.

A

1/8th of an inch / 4 inches

25
Q

Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) are painted what color?

A

Bright Orange or Red

26
Q

Fuel capacity of Helicopters can range from :

A

70 to 1000 gals

27
Q

Generally, it’s best to avoid cutting within ____ inches above and below the cabin windows.

A

20

28
Q

Describe Class A cargo?

A

Cargo compartment that can be easily discovered by crew-members if fire is present. Between flight deck and passenger compartments.

29
Q

Large transport helicopters can carry up to ______

A

50 Passengers

30
Q

What is a Magneto?

A

Device used in gas engines that produces periodic spark to maintain combustion

31
Q

Red light can be found on the ______ wingtip

A

Left

32
Q

Aircraft slides must be usable in up to ____ knot winds

A

25

33
Q

Most hatches and windows in most aircraft are of a _______ design.

A

plug type

34
Q

How long can engines continue to run at idle after fire handle has been pulled?

A

30 seconds

35
Q

The largest system in the aircraft is the:

A

Fuel system

36
Q

Three general types of aircraft batteries are:

A

Lead acid – Nickel cadmium – Lithium Ion

37
Q

General Aviation aircraft carry 1 to ___ passengers, and up to ____ gallons of AVGAS

A

10 / 200

38
Q

Most modern hydraulic systems operate at ________ psi or higher

A

3000

39
Q

Business/Corporation aircraft are pressurized, and carry ___ to ___ passengers

A

6 / 19

40
Q

What are Spoilers?

A

Speed brakes on topside of wing to increase drag and decrease lift.

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