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| Information about nonpowered AGE can be found in which technical orders? |
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| What are the basic parts of a maintenance stand? |
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| A base assembly, upper-structure assembly, platform assembly, and, on most stands, a hydraulic system. |
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| How is the height of the platform adjusted on the B-1 maintenance stand? |
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| By the extension and retraction of a hydraulic cylinder assembly. |
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| Which maintenance stand is best suited for performing maintenance and inspections on the vertical stabilizer and rudder? |
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| What should you ensure prior to standing on the ladder of a scissors-type maintenance stand? |
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| The safety pins are installed. |
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| What should you do with the wheels of a B-4 or B-5 maintenance stand before towing? |
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| Lock the rear casters in the fore and aft position to prevent the wheel assembly from swiveling. |
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| How is the operation of the model 4000/4100 maintenance trailer controlled? |
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| Other than transporting heavy loads, what’s an additional use for the model 3000 transportation trailer? |
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| Hold engines while inspections are performed |
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| What can happen to an engine that has not been properly supported? |
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| It could twist or bend, damaging the engine or its sub parts. |
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| Describe what the two-hand pumps are designed to do in a hydromechanical jack? |
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- The larger pump is used to raise the plunger at a higher speed to meet the load.
- The smaller pump allows for greater ease of lift with a full load engaged.
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| How do you control the speed of lowering a jack? |
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| By the amount the release valve is opened. |
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| Tripod jacks are generally used for what procedures? |
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| Weighing the aircraft; changing a landing gear or gear component; repairing a landing gear or gear component; or performing a landing gear retraction check. |
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| What are some of the uses of the axle jack? |
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| A tire change, brake change, or wheel/bearing inspection and lubrication |
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| Aircraft oxygen systems are serviced with what two types of oxygen? |
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| What are the properties of LOX? |
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| Pale blue, water-like substance that flows readily; it boils at –297 °F and expands to 860 times its original volume when warmed to a gaseous state. |
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| How much LOX does the TMU-27/M LOX mobile storage tank hold? |
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| What is the pressure gage range on a TMU-27/M LOX mobile storage tank? |
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| What position should the pressure buildup valve on the TMU-27/M LOX mobile storage tank be in? |
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| Closed, except when building up tank pressure |
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| Why should LOX never be confined in any completely airtight piping or container? |
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| Because LOX expands 860 times its original volume and the pressure buildup when the liquid expands to gas will rupture the container. |
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| What form is used to track all aircraft oxygen systems serviced with a specific LOX cart? |
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| What is stenciled in white on the side of each high-pressure gaseous oxygen cylinder bottle? |
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| AVIATOR’S BREATHING OXYGEN. |
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| How many oxygen cylinders is the AF/M32R-3 oxygen-servicing trailer designed to transport? |
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| What is nitrogen used for in aircraft maintenance? |
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| Pressure-operated mechanisms |
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| Why is nitrogen the preferred gas for servicing aircraft systems? |
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| Because it is an inert gas that doesn’t form flammable or explosive mixtures with air or oxygen, nor does it support combustion. |
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| The gaseous nitrogen cart is designed to use what method? |
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| What’s the primary function of powered AGE? |
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| Provides an auxiliary means of external power without operating the aircraft engines, APU (if equipped), or internal systems to support maintenance activities. |
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| What happens to the waste product when the SGNSC separates the nitrogen from the air? |
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| It becomes enriched with oxygen (about 33% oxygen) |
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| What is the purpose of the MC-1A air compressor? |
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| Provide high- or low-pressure, clean, dry air for servicing aircraft pneumatic systems, hydraulic accumulators, oleo struts, and tires. |
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| How much compressed air is the MC-2A air compressor capable of producing? |
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| How is heat increased or decreased on the H-1 heater? |
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| By allowing more or less fuel to enter the burner section. |
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| How is heating accomplished on the NGH? |
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| By a 60 Hz alternator that powers a separate oil burner and combustion blower. |
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| What is the temperature range of conditioned air provided by the C-10 air conditioner? |
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| From where does the C-10 receive its source of air? |
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| Hot bleed air from a gas turbine compressor. |
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| What’s the electrical power output of the A/M32A-86 generator? |
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| 115/200-volt, 400 Hz , 3-phase. |
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| How much air is the A/M32A-60 capable of producing? |
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| Approximately 150 pounds of air per minute at 50 psi. |
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| What source of power is used to start the A/M32A-95 generator? |
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| Nickel-cadmium battery, or two 12-volt gel pack batteries. |
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| How much electrical power can the FL-1D trailer-mounted floodlight produce? |
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| How high can the mast on the FL-1D trailer-mounted floodlight be raised? |
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| How is power supplied to the MK-3A-3? |
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| By a 93 hp, 440-volt, 3-phase, 60-cycle, 1,760 rpm electric motor |
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| How is the MJ-2A hydraulic test stand driven? |
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| How are the hydraulic systems designated on the MJ-2A hydraulic test stand? |
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| What’s the primary function of a tow vehicle? |
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| Towing and parking large aircraft. |
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| What is the adjustable height and lift capacity of the electric, split deck maintenance platform? |
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| An adjustable height from 6.7 feet to 36 feet and a lift capacity of 2,000 pounds. |
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