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Term
If winds exceed 65 knots, how should an aircraft be positioned?
Definition
Position the Aircraft into the wind
Term
When entering the tail compartment, how long must the spaces be allowed to vent prior to entry?
Definition
15 minutes
Term

The short wire antenna and power ampliflier coaxial tube are pressurized with what?

 

Definition
Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)
Term
Since wheel failure can occur with explosive force, what must be considered a special hazard?
Definition
Overheating or Burning Brakes
Term
Name the three fuselage sections of an E-6B Mercury
Definition

Forward Fuselage

 

Center Fuselage

 

Aft Fuselage

Term
How is pressure maintained in the fuselage?
Definition

Seals in the fuselage

 

a wing-to-body pressure seal

 

a vapor wing-to-body seal at the wing root

Term

Which fuselage compartments are pressurized in flight?

 

Definition

Main Cabin

 

Flight Deck

 

Forward Lower Lobe

 

Aft Lower Lobe

 

Lower Nose Section

Term
What type of Aircraft is the E-6B
Definition
A jet propelled, long range, high speed aircraft with a swept wing and tail.   The E-6B provides a mobile, fast moving platform for the E-6B mission avionics system.
Term
In the Wing Flap System, how many leading edge flaps are there on each wing?
Definition
3
Term
In the Wing Flap System, how many leading edge slats are there on each wing?
Definition

 

10

Term
In conjunction with the spoilers, what provides lateral control about the roll axis of the aircraft?
Definition
Aileron Control System
Term
The Spoilers are used for all of the following:
Definition

-  To assist the ailerons in providing lateral control about the roll axis

- For aircraft speed reduction

- to increase the rate of descent

-  On landing, to increase braking effectiveness by transferring weight to wheels more rapidly

- For aircraft pitch trim correction in the event of stabilizer trim malfunction

Term
What are used to spoil the airflow over the wing to decrease lift and create aerodynamic drag?
Definition
Spoilers
Term
How many spoilers are located on the upper surface of the wings?
Definition
8
Term
In the Wing Flap System, how many single slotted fillet flaps are on each wing?
Definition
1
Term
How many ailerons are on the trailing edge of each wing?
Definition
2
Term
In the Wing Flap System, how many double slotted wing flaps are on each wing?
Definition
2
Term

True/False  

 

The outboard ailerons are used along with the spoilers for high speed and low speed operation

 

Definition
FALSE
Term
What system provides longitudinal trim about the pitch axis?
Definition
Stabilizer Trim Contol System
Term
How is the Stabilizer Trim actuator operated?
Definition

Manually

Manually-electrically

The auto-pilot system

Term
Directional (YAW) control of the aircraft about the vertical axis is provided by which component?
Definition

Rudder

Rudder Control tab

Rudder Control System

Term
When does the Rudder Mechanical system provide directional control?
Definition
If the hydraulic rudder system fails
Term
What system is designed to provide high lift on takeoff and maximum lift and high drag on approach and landing?
Definition
Wing Flap System
Term
What provides the primary pitch control about the lateral axis of the aircraft?
Definition
Elevator Control System
Term
Once extended, what is required to raise the landing gear?
Definition
Hydraulic Power
Term
What Supports the aircraft during landing and all ground operations?
Definition
Main Landing Gear together with the Nose Landing Gear
Term
What direction does the Main Landing Gear retract?
Definition
Inboard
Term
Name five of the eight major components that each Main Landing Gear consist of?
Definition

Trunion

Shock Strut

Truck

Brakes

Tires and Wheels

Drag Strut

Side Strut

Actuator Walking Beam

Term

TRUE / FALSE

The landing gear can be manually extended by operating the emergency extension system hand crank drums

Definition
TRUE
Term
What provides directional control for the aircraft during ground operations?
Definition
Nose Wheel Steering
Term
Which direction does the nose landing gear retract?
Definition
Forward
Term
Normal Access to the aircraft for maintenance is through the _______________ and through the _______________on to the main deck.
Definition

Forward Lower Lobe 

 

Forward Access Hatch

Term
Which emergency exits are equiped with excape straps that are used for emergency aircraft exit only?
Definition

Pilot and Co-Pilot Sliding Windows

Over the Wing hatches

 

(4)

Term
Name Six of the Ten Emergency Exits that can be used for ground evacuation form the E-6B Mercury
Definition
  1. Forward Entry Door
  2. Aft Entry Door
  3. Bailout Door
  4. Forward Cargo Door
  5. Aft Cargo Doors
  6. Electronic/Battery Access Door
  7. Port Overwing Hatch
  8. Starboard Overwing Hatch
  9. Pilot Sliding Window
  10. CO-Pilot Sliding Window
Term
How many Emergency Exits are there that can be used for ground evacuation from the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
10
Term
What is each main deck entry door equipped with?
Definition
Emergency Escape Slide
Term
What are the exhaust danger areas with engine at takeoff thrust on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
Within a 30 degree sweep of the exhaust to 500 feet behind the engine
Term
What are the inlet danger areas with engines at takeoff thrust on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
50 feet in front of the engine inlet and 6 feet behind engine inlet
Term
What is required near aircraft engines during start-up and operation?
Definition
Ear Protection
Term
What is the exhaust velocity 100 feet aft of the engine at idle on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
85 MPH
Term
What are the Dangers Areas from exhaust at engine idle on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
Within a 20 degree sweep of the exhaust to 200  feet behind the engine
Term
What are the engine inlet danger areas at idle on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
25 feet in front of the engine and 5 feet behind the engine inlet
Term
What are the APU danger areas on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
25 feet at a 30 degree arc at the inlet and exhaust of the APU
Term
What component of the CFM56-2A-2 engine is a "front mounted four-staged axial flow unti driven by the LPT (Low Pressure Turbine)
Definition
Fan Module
Term
In the CFM56-2A-2 engine, what converts the core engine exhaust gas energy into mechanical energy to drive the fan?
Definition
Low Pressure Turbine (LPT)
Term
Name two examples of engine mounted sensors and transmitters installed to sense various engine operations of conditions and turn on caution lights if malfunctions exist?
Definition
  • Oil Pressure Transmitter
  • Oil Quanity Indicator
  • N1 Speed Sensor
  • N2 Speed Sensor
Term
Which CFM56-2A-s engine module is the gas generator that provides power to drive the low-pressure system of the engine?
Definition
Core Module
Term
What type of engines are on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
CFM56-2A-2 High Bypass Ratio Turbofan
Term
What stage of the four-stage rotor provides engine bypass air?
Definition
Stage 1
Term
What act as the LPC (Low Pressure Compressor) for the HPC (High Pressure Compressor) intake?
Definition
Stages 1 through 4 of the rotor
Term
The four-stage rotor in the Fan module consist of what?
Definition
a 68 Inch diameter first stage fan and three smaller diameter stage fans
Term
What are the three major components of the Fan Module?
Definition

Fan Frame

Stator

Rotor

Term
Where is the Accessory Drive Module mounted on the CFM-2A-2 engine?
Definition
on the bottom of the Fan Frame (which is part of the Fan Module)
Term
In addition to providing thrust for flight, what do the engines provide the E-6B Mercury?
Definition

Power for hydraulic and electrical systems

Bleed Air for the environmental control system

Cross Starting

Term

TRUE / FALSE

In the Core Module, discharge air is compressed by the HPC (High Pressure Compressor), heated and expanded in the combustion chamber, then directed by the HPT (High Pressure Turbine) nozzles to the HPT (High Pressure Turbine).

Definition
TRUE
Term
What components are retained in the Fan Frame?
Definition

Front end of the HPC 

Fan Rotor

Stator

Accessory Drive

The 12 VBVs.

Term
The accessory drive module consist of what two components?
Definition

Accessory Gearbox (AGB)

Transder Gearbox (TGB)

Term
In the Accessory Drive Module, all of the following are components driven by the AGB (Accessory Gearbox)
Definition

Drives the engine lubrication oil unit

Fuel Pump

N2 Control alternator

aircraft utility hydraulic system pump

Term
What type of electrical power is used by the ignition system of each CFM-2A-2 engine?
Definition
115 VAC, 400 hz
Term
How many ignition exciters are used for ground starting as well as in-flight start of the CFM-2A-2 engine?
Definition
2
Term
What component of the CFM-2A-2 engine is "an HPC (high pressure compressor) with variable stator vanes and 5th and 9th stage bleed air manifolds, annular combustion chamber, high pressure turbine nozzles, and HPT (high pressure turbine)?
Definition
Core Module
Term

TRUE / FALSE

The LPT (Low Pressure Turbine) drives the fan and booster compressor by an outter (N1) concentric shaft outside the (N2) shaft

Definition
FALSE
Term
What components comprises the LPT (Low Pressure Turbine) of the CFM-2A-2 engine?
Definition
Four-stage rotor and shaft, case, and frame
Term
How many fuel tanks are there on an E-6B Mercury?
Definition
7
Term
How many fuel tanks are there on an E-6B Mercury?
Definition
7
Term
How many fuel tanks are there on an E-6B Mercury?
Definition
7
Term
What provides postive pressure to vent the fuel system on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
A vent scoop at each wing tip
Term
Which two main fuel tanks have an associated reserve tank?
Definition
Main Tank # 1 and Main Tank # 4
Term
The E-6B Mercury is equipped with what two methods of refueling?
Definition

Single point ground refueling

Air Refuleing from boom equipped tankers

Term
How is fuel transferred from the reserve tanks to the outboard main tanks on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
Gravity Transferred
Term
What is installed in each main tank and center tank to provide positive fuel pressure to the engine driven fuel pumps?
Definition
Two Boost pumps are installed in each main tank and center tank
Term
On the CFM56-2A-2 engine, the Bleed Air System consist of all the following components
Definition

Engine Bleed Air

APU Bleed Air

Ground Air Cart

Ducting Distribution

Bleed Air Leak Detectors

Term
What supplies compressed air from the engines, the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), system and the engine start system
Definition
Bleed Air
Term
The APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) is gravity fed by which fuel tank?
Definition
Main Tank # 3
Term
What is a self contained electrical and pneumatic power source for ground operations on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
Term
The APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) proves pneumatic power for what two purposes?
Definition

Air Conditioning 

Engine Starting

Term
What does the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) provide shaft power for?
Definition
60-80 KVA Generator
Term

Where is the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) installed in the 

E-6B Mercury?

Definition
Lower Aft fuselage section
Term

TRUE / FALSE

External electrical or aircraft battery power is normally used to operate the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) start system.

Definition
TRUE
Term
VQ4
Definition
EAWS
Term
Name four of the principal pressure points
Definition
  1. Superficial Temporal Artery
  2. Facial Artery
  3. Common Carotid Artery
  4. Subclavian Artery
  5. Brachial Artery
  6. Radial/Ulnar Artery
  7. Femoral Artery
  8. Iliac Artery
  9. Popliteal Artery
  10. Anterior/Posterior Tibial Artery
Term
If hydraulic fluid is decomposed by heat, what is released?
Definition
Toxic Gasses
Term

TRUE/FALSE

3000 psi of hydraulic fluid pressure is enough to penetrate the skin?

Definition
TRUE
Term
What type of hazard is created by disconnecting pressurized hyraulic lines?
Definition
Inhalation Hazard
Term

TRUE/FALSE

To prevent damage to No. 1 or No. 2 auxiliary hydraulic pumps, verify primary reservior is properly serviced.

Definition
FALSE
Term
What safety equipment shall be worn by personel servicing a hydraulic acculator?
Definition
Safety Glasses or Face Shield
Term
How many personnel shall be present when servicing a hydraulic accumulator?
Definition
2
Term
What are hydraulic accumulators precharged with?
Definition
Nitrogen
Term

TRUE/FALSE

Hydraulic fluid is not considered hazardous material

Definition
FALSE
Term
What are the five basic hydraulic components?
Definition
Hydraulic Reservoir, Hydraulic Pump, Check Valves, Hydraulic Lines, Actuator
Term
The E-6B Mercury Utility Hydraulic System has how many variable displacement engine driven hydraulic pumps?
Definition
2
Term
How is the hydraulic utility system powered?
Definition
Two variable displacement engine driven hydraulic pumps
Term
At a take off RPM, what is each engine driven hydraulic pump capable of delivering?
Definition
26 GPM  / 3000 PSI
Term
At cruise RPM, what is each engine driven hydraulic pump capable of delivering?
Definition
23 GPM / 2850 PSI
Term
How is the auxiliary hydraulic system powered?
Definition
Two electrically driven hydraulic pumps
Term
Name four of the eight systems supplied by the Utility Hydraulic System.
Definition
Air Refueling Receiver System(Alternate), Landing Gear, Brakes, Leading Edge Flaps, Trailing Edge Flaps, Outboard Spoilers, Nose Gear Steering, Thrust Reversers.
Term
Name the four systems supplied by the Auxiliary Power System.
Definition
Air Refueling Receiver System (Primary), Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Start System, Inboard Spoiler System, Rudder Power Control System
Term
The E-6B Mercury hydraulic system delivers hydraulic fluid from what type of reservior?
Definition
Pressurized Reservoir
Term
What directs the flow of hydraulic fluid under pressure?
Definition
Valves
Term

Name two fo the four types of hydraulic system valves on the E-6B Mercury

 

Definition
Brake Interconnect Valve, System Interconnect Valve, Priority Valves, Check Valves
Term
What is the capacity of the hydraulic Utility System reservoir?
Definition
14 gallons
Term

TRUE/FALSE

The two Auxiliary System hydraulic fluid reservoir are interconnected and are also connected to the Utility System Hydraulic fluid reservoir.

Definition
TRUE
Term
Where are the Auxiliary System hydraulic fluid reservoir located?
Definition
In each wing fillet area
Term
Auxiliary system hydraulic fluid is delivered from two reservoirs of what sizes?
Definition
1.25 gallon
Term
The E-6B Mercury has how many 1.25 gallon hydraulic fluid reservoirs in the hydraulic Auxiliary System?
Definition
2
Term

TRUE/FALSE

Hydraulic accumalators act as a surge dampener and store hydraulic/pneumatic pressure.

Definition
TRUE
Term
How is a hydraulic accumalator used as a surge dampener?
Definition
Fluctuations in hydraulic fluid  pressure and flow are leveled out
Term
How many types of hydraulic accumalators are on the      E-6B Mercury?
Definition
5
Term

Name Three of the five hydraulic accumalators on the E-6B Mercury.

 

Definition
Auxiliary Accumalators, Brake Accumalators, APU Start Accumalators, Aerial Refueling Accumalators, Thrust Reverser Accumalators.
Term
How many functions do hydraulic accumalators serve?
Definition
Two
Term
What is the maximum hydraulic fluid contamination level?
Definition
Navy Class 3 for support equipment, Navy Class 5 for all Naval Aircraft
Term

TRUE/FALSE

Ground service connections are provided for pressurizing the auxiliary and utliity systems from a hydraulic test stand only.

Definition
FALSE
Term
What is a force which causes current to flow through an electrical conductor?
Definition
Voltage
Term
What is a circuit that consists of both series and parallel networks?
Definition
Series-Parallel Circuit
Term
What is an arrangement where electrical devices are connected so that the total current must flow through all the devices , electrons have one path to travel, from the negative terminal to the positive terminal?
Definition
Series Circuit
Term
What law states: The current in an electric circuit is directly porportional to the electromotive force in the circuit?
Definition
Ohm's Law
Term
What is an electric current that flows in both directions>
Definition
Alternating Current
Term
The complete path of an electric current is called what?
Definition
Circuit
Term
What is the elementary negative charge that revolves around the nucleus of an atom?
Definition
Electron
Term
What term is used to signify electrical pressure?
Definition
Voltage
Term
What is a device to connect, disconnect, or change the connections in an electrical circuit?
Definition
Switch
Term
What is the property of a conductor which determines the amount of current that will flow as the results of the application of a given electromotive force?
Definition
Resistance
Term
What is a unit of electrical resistance?
Definition
Ohm
Term
What type of current flows in one direction only?
Definition
Direct Current
Term
Which integrated Drive Generators (IDG) provide power to the mission equipment synchronoius bus
Definition

IDG 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 

IDG 2, 4, 6, 8 is okay also

Term
How many integrated Drive Generators (IDG) are there on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
8
Term
The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Generator Power System is connected to the Air Vehicle Synchronoius Bus (AVE Sync Bus) Through which component?
Definition
Auxiliary Power Contactor (APC)
Term
The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Generator Power Systems is connected to which Synchronous Bus through the Auxiliary Power Contactor (APC)?
Definition
Air Vehicle Equipment Synchronous Bus (AVE Sync Bus)
Term
How many KVA is the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Generator on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
60 KVA
Term
What is the minimum electrical power required to perform normal ground operations?
Definition
120/208 volt, three-phase, 400 Hz
Term
What is the minimum electrical power required to perform normal ground operations?
Definition
120/208 volt, three-phase, 400 Hz
Term
How many integrated drive generators (IDG) are mounted on each E-6B Mercury engine?
Definition
Two (2)
Term
Which integrated drive generators (IDG) provide power to the Air Vehicle Equipment Synchronous Bus (AVE Sync Bus)?
Definition
1, 3, 5
Term
What is the power output of the integrated drive generator (IDG)?
Definition
Three-Phase, 115 Volt, 400 Hz
Term
How many Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRUs) are located on the E-5 rack in the DC Distribution system on board the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
4
Term
What is EP1A and EP1B?
Definition
External Power Receptacles installed on the left side of the fuselage forward of the wing
Term
In the 28 VAC Power system, the single-phase 115 VAC to 28 VAC transformers are powered by what?
Definition
AVE Sync Bus
Term
In the 28 VAC power system, how many single-phase transformers are there that reduce 115 VAC to the required 28 VAC?
Definition
5
Term
The 28 volt AC buses supply power to.
Definition
Lights and Instruments
Term
How many Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs) are located on the E-16 equipment rack providing power tot he P-67 circuit breaker panel Mission DC buses?
Definition
2
Term
What does the acronym TRU stand for?
Definition
Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU)
Term
What does the acronym ELCU stand for?
Definition
Electrical Load Control Unit
Term
Name the two main electrical distribution systems on board the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
AC Distribution System, DC Distribution System
Term
When are the External Power Receptacles EP2A and EP2B used
Definition
During high power performance checks
Term
How many total External Power Receptacles are there?
Definition
4
Term
Where are External Power Receptacles EP2A and EP2B located?
Definition
Forward end of the E-16 rack
Term
What happens if the current flowing through a circuit breaker exceeds the circuit breaker's current rating?
Definition
The circuit breaker should automatically trip
Term
What is the complete path of an electric current is called?
Definition
Circuit
Term
Due to fire hazards, how many times may a circuit breaker be reset?
Definition
1
Term
What does the acronym GCU stand for?
Definition
Generator Control Unit (GCU)
Term
What are the three sources of power for the Bus Power Control Unit (BCPU)?
Definition
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), External Power, Aircraft Generators
Term
Which component's function is to control and protect the synchronous bus?
Definition
Bus Power Control Unit (BPCU)
Term
What does the acronym FLCU stand for?
Definition
Frequency and Load Control Unit (FLCU)
Term
What does the acronym BPCU stand for?
Definition
Bus Power Control Unit (BPCU)
Term
How many frequency and load control units (FLCU)are there on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
8
Term
Which components provides precise frequency control, which is fed to all eight main generatro frequency and load control units?
Definition
Frequency Reference Auto-Paralleling Unit
Term
What component provides speed trim signals for controlling real load in each generator channel
Definition
Frequency and Load Control Unit (FLCU)
Term
What component provides Automatic voltage regulation, Reactive load division, Fault current limiting and power limiting, Fault protection, bus tie breaker, generator circuit breaker, and generator control relay control?
Definition
Generator Control Unit (GCU)
Term
What does the acronym FRAPU stand for?
Definition
Frequency Reference Auto-Paralleling Unit (FRAPU)
Term
What are the three pilot static systems for on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
Pilot Station Instruments, Co-pilot Station Instruments, Auxiliary System Instruments
Term
What subsystems provides heating circuits on all flight deck windows?
Definition
Anti-Ice
Term
Where is the Fire Detection push to test switch located?
Definition
P-13 Panel
Term

TRUE/FALSE

Should the loop be broken, in the wheel well fire detection system, the system retains full capability to detect a fire and the break will be discovered.

Definition
TRUE
Term
What is a single loop system that is activated whenever the control unit detects a decrease in resistance to ground of the sensing element loop due to a overheat condition?
Definition
Wheel Well Fire Detection System
Term
The Anti-Skid brake system is _____________controlled and provides varying braking pressure according to tire adhesion on the runway after brake pressure is applied.
Definition
Electronically
Term
How many separate pitot static systems are there on the E-6B Mercury?
Definition
3
Term
What system consist of pitot proves and static ports, connected by tubing to flight instruments and equipment for measuring  or indicating dynamic (impact) and ambient (static) air pressures?
Definition
Pitot Static System
Term
Which electrical sub-system si commonly known as Auto Pilot?
Definition
Flight Guidance System(FGS)
Term
What electrical subsystem provides maximum braking efficiency by continously bodulating applied brake pressure?
Definition
Anti-Skid
Term
What provides nominal 24 VDC power to meet emergency DC and AC (inverter) load requirement for a two hour emergency period?
Definition
Main Aircraft battery set (M686 and M689 is an acceptable answer)
Term
What is a condition in which the current for a fully charged nickel-cadium battery rises out of proportion tot he impressed voltage?
Definition
Thermal Runaway
Term
Which batteries are the E-6B Mercury main aircraft battery set?
Definition
M686 and M689
Term
Name the four batteries located in the E-6B  Mercury Forward lower compartment?
Definition
M5, M6, M686, M689
Term
How many batteries are located in the E-6B  Mercury forward lower compartment?
Definition
4
Term
Which batteries are the Emergency Lighting Battery set that provide power for the emergency lighting system>
Definition
M5 and M6 Batteries
Term
What term is applied to those components of the E-6B Mercury aircraft and mission system whose sensitivity to nuclear weapon environments can affect system nuclear survivability?
Definition
Hardness Critical
Term
What must be taken in all maintenance operations to retain nuclear hardness?
Definition
Special Care
Term
What does EMP stand for?
Definition
Electromagnetic Pulse
Term
EMP protection built into the E-6B Mercury ensures all mission essential equipment has at least what level safety margin to EMP induced upset?
Definition
-32db
Term
The E-6B Mercury EMP hardening is at how many levels?
Definition
2
Term
What is the first level of EMP hardening on the E-6B Mercury aircraft?
Definition
Fuselage Hardening
Term
What is the second level of EMP hardening on the E-6B Mercury aircraft?
Definition
Internal Hardening
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