Aircraft Hazards

How many LAIRCM turrets does a C130J have?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 6

What is the safety distance for unaided viewing of one SLTA turret?

• 43 Meters

• 74 Meters

• 55 Meters

• 47 Meters

How many CMDS safety pins are fitted to the panel onboard?

• 3

• 5

• 1

• 4

What is the rear engine/prop efflux safety distance?

• 200ft

• 400ft

• 500ft

• 100ft

What is the flare safety distance from the arm pit dispensers?

• 99 metres at a 80 metre wide arc

• 80 metres at a 40 metre wide arc

• 47 metres at a 130 metre wide arc

• 80 metres at a 27 metre wide arc

During High Frequency (HF) transmissions which part of the aircraft must you not touch?

• De-icer boot

• Lower fuselage aerials

• The aircraft skin

• It's fine you touch any part

Which is the correct side to enter the nose bay and why?

• The right side as you could be hit by the crew door

• You can enter from either side, no issues

• The left side because of the lox vent on the right which could vent

• The right side because of the lox vent on the left which could vent

Which are the main danger areas on or around the aircraft when the ramp and door are being operated?

• Under the wings whilst at ground level

• The nose bay

• Directly underneath the ramp and door

• Cargo bay

• Flight deck

What does the red band around the engine nacelle indicate?

• Access area to the turbine

• Engine disconnect point

• Fire panel access

• The turbine disintegration zone

You are part of a see in team. The aircraft has arrived back from its sortie. After taxiing into the bay the aircraft stops, but the crew entrance door remains shut.

What safety precautions must you consider in this situation?

• You should not open the crew door as the aircraft could be pressured

• You should put the main chocks in as the aircraft should roll

• You should assist the crew by opening the door, as it may be stuck from the inside

• There are no safety precautions that should concern you

• You should wait until you are beckoned over by a member of the aircrew, before approaching the aircraft to chock and connect ground power.