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These are questions that could be asked on the EAWS board that are not the questions in the PQS. Contains both Common Core and VFA side.
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06/22/2011

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Term
how many pressure points are on the human body
Definition
22, 11 on each side
Term
at what temperature will superficial/deep frostbite occur
Definition
32 degrees or lower
Term
what publication outlines the requirements for the aviation gas free engineering (AVGFE) program. 
Definition
NA 01-1A-35
Term
what armed services are part of Stategic Command or STRATCOM
Definition
all 4 armed services
Term
what are the unified commands
Definition
atlantic, pacific, european, southern, central, readiness, and stategic
Term
how many personnel are assigned to STRATCOM
Definition
more than 2100
Term
what are some of the specified commands
Definition
north american aerospace defense command (NORAD) and air mobility command (AMC)
Term
who is the secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)
Definition
Mr Ray Mabus
Term
who is the chief of naval operations (CNO)
Definition
ADM Gary Roughead
Term
who is the commander-in-chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT)
Definition
ADM Patrick M. Walsh
Term
how many fleet master chiefs are there
Definition
currently six
Term
how many force master chiefs are there
Definition
currently 22
Term
what were some of the problems that caused the revolutionary war
Definition
the 13 colonies could only trade with england and taxation without representation
Term
what were the dates of the 1st and 2nd continental congress
Definition

1st- 5 september 1774

 

2nd- 10 may 1775

Term
who was the first commander-in-chief of the first sqaudron of the continental navy
Definition
Esek Hopkins
Term
list the three levels of war from smallest to largest
Definition

tactical- individual engagements

operational- concerns forces in theatre

strategic- national goals

Term
what is an operation plan
Definition
a commanders description of a concept of an operation
Term
what U.S. aicraft carrier was sunk at coral sea.
Definition
USS Lexington
Term
what day was the battle at coral sea
Definition
7-8 may 1942
Term
how many carriers did the US have at midway
Definition
3, the Hornet, the Enterprise, and the Yorktown
Term
what US carrier was sunk at midway
Definition
the USS yorktown
Term
when was the battle of guadalcanal
Definition
13-15 November 1942
Term
what did the japanese lose at quadalcanal
Definition

two cruisers and six destroyers

 

Term
what US ship was sunk at quadalcanal
Definition
the USS Juneau
Term
why was the navy's family separation policy reinstated at quadalcanal
Definition
the loss of all 5 sullivan brothers
Term
what type of plane was the first naval aircraft
Definition
glenn curtiss biplane
Term
what did the Triad airplane eventually become
Definition
navy's first airplane, the A-1
Term
how much did the navy pay for the first naval aircraft
Definition
$5,500
Term

what was the USS langley before it was an aircraft carrier

 

Definition
a coal carrier, the USS jupiter
Term
when was the USS langley commisioned
Definition
20 March 1922
Term
what carrier did the first navy jet land on
Definition
the USS boxer (CV-21)
Term
when did alan shepard first go into space
Definition
5 may 1961
Term
what type of mission did alan shepard fly and how long was it
Definition
suborbital, 15 minutes
Term
what craft did alan shepard pilot into space
Definition
mercury capsule, freedom 7
Term
how does bernoulli's principle apply to aicraft
Definition
allows to aircraft to attain lift
Term
how does bernoulli's principle help aircraft achieve lift
Definition
as airflow hits the wing it is split. as the airflow travels over the top its speed is increased and pressure decreased. the difference in the pressures creates and "sucking" effect which lifts the aircraft into the air.
Term
what is one knot in mph
Definition
aproximately 1.1 mph
Term
what does it mean if an aircraft is "stalled"
Definition
when a jet meets an airflow at point where the aistream is actually pushing the aircraft causing it to slow or "stall"
Term
what does the APU use to drive the generator
Definition
gas turbine
Term
state ohms law
Definition

voltage = current X resistance

 

(E=IR)

Term
what is voltage measured in
Definition
volts (V)
Term
what is current measured in
Definition
ampere (A)
Term
what is resistance measured in
Definition
ohms (Ω)
Term
how many ramps are there on an airfield
Definition
as many ramps as there are hangars
Term
where are the procedures for the operation of airport lighting located
Definition
FAA handbook 7110.65
Term
what color are the taxiway lights
Definition
blue
Term
what is the overrun area also used for
Definition
emergency all weather access for fire fighting, crash, and rescue equip
Term
how many flashes per minute does the airfield rotating beacon create
Definition
12-15
Term
describe the characteristics of liquid oxygen (LOX)
Definition
light blue liquid, -297 degrees F, expansion rate of 860-1.
Term
how much pressure is in a LOX system
Definition
12,000 psi
Term
what flammable/combustible materials should you keep LOX away from
Definition
wood, cloth, paper, oil, kerosene
Term
what principle does the pitot-static system operate on
Definition
the barometer
Term
where is the pitot-static probe located on the a/c
Definition
outside of aircraft at a point where air is least likely to be turbulent
Term
how is airspeed usually indicated on the airspeed indicator
Definition
in mach or the local speed of sound
Term
what are some examples of navigation systems
Definition
TACAN, GPS, and INS
Term
how does an IFF operate
Definition
a ground/aircraft transponder sends a interrogation signal to approaching a/c, the a/c sends a response back, then the transponder identifies it as an enemy or friendly target.
Term
whaty principle does RADAR work on
Definition
the echo principle
Term
how much time does it take radio wave to travel one nautical mile.
Definition
12.36 microseconds
Term
what does the MCU-2/P protective mask not protect you from
Definition
does not provide oxygen, protection against smoke, or toxic gas
Term
what does the chemical protective overgarment consist of
Definition
trouser, hip-length jumper with attached hood, and gloves and foot coverings
Term
what does the wet weather gear consist of
Definition
parka, trousers, rubber boots, and gloves
Term
how do you use the 1M-143 pocket dosimeter
Definition
hold it up to a light source and look through the eye piece, the total radiation dose received can be measured
Term
what condition is set during MOPP level 2 and 3
Definition
zebra
Term
who issues the NATOPS
Definition
the CNO
Term
what is the NAVFLIRS publication
Definition
OPNAV 3710/4
Term
what is the NAVFLIRS also known as
Definition
yellow sheet
Term
what info is documented on the NAVFLIRS
Definition
statistical description of the flight pertaining to a/c and aircrew, record of logistic actions performed during flight, record of weapons profeciency, training areas utilized and other miscellaneous info
Term
what are master flight files maintained in accordance with
Definition
OPNAVIST 3710.7
Term
what is the purpose of the a/c visual identification system
Definition
provides for the assignment of a/c markings and side numbers that identify a/c that allow for rapid identification
Term
what is in page 7 of an enlisted service record
Definition
court memorandum, report and disposition of offenses (NAVPERS form 1626/7)
Term
which report has the highest precedence
Definition
operational report (OPREP)
Term
where are principles of the NAMP found
Definition
Vol. 1 of OPNAV 4790.2
Term
who is in charge of the NAMP
Definition
the CNO
Term
who defines and assigns resposibilities, functions, and operations of the maint department
Definition
the maint officer (MO)
Term
what are some resposibilities of the maint/material control officer (MMCO)
Definition
coordinate and monitor the department workload, liason between the command and supply
Term
besides ordering parts what are some other responsibilities of material control
Definition
controlling the command budget and writing surveys
Term
when is functional check flight required
Definition
when a major component or system is repaired, installed, or replaced, or when the a/c has not flown for 30 days regardless of reason
Term
state the purpose of the weight and balance program
Definition
provides a standard system of field weight and balance  control, maximum operating weights, center of gravity restrictions, and method of loading a/c that is safe for flight
Term
what info is contained in the a/c logbook
Definition
flight times, inspection records, TD's, MAF's against the a/c
Term

areonautical equip service records (AESR) are kept on what items in an a/c

 

Definition
items with their own inspections such as engines, APU's, and propeller systems
Term
can pilot fly an a/c without it being safe for flight
Definition
yes
Term
what are some responsiblities of the work center supervisor
Definition
hour by hour maint situation, and keep maint control constantly notified of maint being performed
Term
the achievement of QA depends on what
Definition
prevention, knowledge, and special skills
Term
in accordance with OPNAV 4790.2 how long can a CDQAR be assigned for
Definition
temporary or permanent
Term
how long are copies of QA audits maintained and held for
Definition
one year
Term
who manages the CTPL program
Definition
QA
Term
who monitors the FOD program
Definition
QA
Term
who monitors the fuel surveillance program
Definition
QA
Term
what day is the MMP distributed each month
Definition
the 25th
Term
what some info contained in the MMP
Definition
flight hours, dates of scheduled maint, training, qualifications, chain of command, calibration schedules, and TD's
Term
what are the two OPTAR fundings
Definition

OFC-01- flight operations fund

 

AFM - aviation fleet maint

Term
what are some items the OFC-01 fund pays for
Definition
aviation fuels, office supplies, flight deck shoes, liquid and gaseous oxygen, publications, and CO/XO plaques
Term
what are some items the AFM fund pays for
Definition
corrosion control materials, consumable repair parts, and consumable hand tools
Term
what is a remain in place item
Definition
an item that is specific to the a/c such as a panel or door
Term
whats the difference between the NA 01-1A-509 and the NAVAIR A1-F18AC-SRM-000
Definition
the 509 is general corrosion procedures and the SRM is specific to the F18
Term
how many external fuel stores can the F-18 hold
Definition
3
Term
whats the Y-coordinates of the radome
Definition
from 60.50-128.50
Term
whats the Y-coordinates of the forward fuselage
Definition
from 128.50-383.00
Term
whats the Y-coordinates of the center fuselage
Definition
from 383.00-557.50
Term
whats the Y-coordinates of the aft fuselage
Definition
557.50 to the end of a/c
Term
how many modes does the VHF/UHF communication system operate on
Definition
3, fixed frequency, anti-jam (ECCM), and maritime
Term
how many preset channels are there for the VHF/UHF communication system
Definition
20
Term
what is the frequency range of VHF/UHF
Definition
30MHz - 399.975MHz
Term
how many minutes of flight data is recorded on the deployable flight incident recorder set (DFIRS)
Definition
30 minutes
Term
when is the underwater initiator for the DFIRS system activated
Definition
when the a/c is about 15-25ft underwater
Term
what fequency does the recorder beacon transmit at
Definition
military guard frequency channel 243MHz
Term
how long will the batteries work on recorder beacon
Definition
at least 72 hours
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