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Purpose of Oxygen Mask
breathing gas upon demand, facial protection
Nomeclature of Life Preserver
LPU-36/P
Purpose of life preserver
Automatic/manual collar floatation assembly
What is Anoxia
Death from complete lack of oxygen
What does PHSRU stand for
Parachute Harness Sensing Release Unit
Purpose of JHMCS
Cue, Verify, and employ weapons and sensors, mounting platform for HDU
Purpose of PHSRU
Seperate Parachute from aircrew
Purpose of Enviornmental Cooling System
Aircrew comfort and avionics cooling
Nomenclature of Oxygen Regualtor
CRU-103/P
Purpose of Oxygen Regulator
Chest mounted on demand oxygen flow to aircrew
Purpose of Anti-Gravity System
Delivers regulated air pressure to pilots Anti-G suit
How many fire extinguishers does the fire extinguishing system use
one
How many distro lines for the fire extinguishing sytem have
3, one for APU and one for each engine/AMAD bay
Purpose of Anti-G Suit
automatically inflates to apply pressure to extremities to lessen effects of blackouts.
fire resistant
Types of canopy operation
normal and emergency
Nomenclature of Ejection seat
SJU-17a/2a
How is the Ejection Seat operated
Automatic cartridge operated and rocket assisted
ECS Subsystems
Bleed air control, Bleed Air Leak Detection, Air cycle conditioning, cabin cooling and
defog, avionics cooling, cabin pressurization, Anti-G
More ECS Subsystems
OBOGS, Windsheild anti-ice and rain removal, radar liquid cooling, canopy seal, wave guide
pressurization
What does DBFSS stand for
Dry Bay Fire Suppression System
Purpose of DBFSS
detect ballistic damage and suppresses fire.
How many optical detectors and dry bay extinguishers does DBFSS use
14 optical and 6 dry bay extinguishers with fire suppression control alarm
What does HDU stand for
Helmet Mounted Display Unit
Purpose of HDU
uses miniature display components to allow symbology to be projected on visor.
How does HDU provide real world view?
provides real world view by routing to cockpit video recording system (CVRS)
What does Emergency Oxygen System provide?
100 cubic inches emergency oxygen cylinder
What does JHMCS stand for
Joing Helmet Mounted Cueing System
minimum requirements for aircrew PPE
Flight suit, Aviator boots, Anti-G Garment, Helmet, Survival radio, Gloves, Anti-Exposure
Suit, ID Tags, Knife, Personal Survival Kit
How is canopy System operated?
Pyrotechnically operated emergency canopy removal. CANOPY JETT is the remove canopy w/o
seat ejection
What does Bleed Air System do?
supplies hot high pressure engine bleed air for ECS, OBOGS, and external fuel tank
pressurization
Key points to Canopy Operation
do not leave in intermediary position, do not open or close when jet is moving
Purpose of air cycle conditioning system
cools and condidtions engine bleed air for use in ECS and other systems
How is Ejection Seat System operated
ballistic gas pressure
How is the canopy operated in Emergency Operation
driven by pyrotechnics
What does OBOGS Stand for
Onboard oxygen generating system
What is the purpose of OBOGS?
regulate pressure, control flow, and distribute oxygen to crew station
How is the canopy operated in normal operation?
open and closed by manual electrial means, manual controls provide backup operation
Objective of Egress System checkout certification
provide personnel working in and around cockpit. Every 6 months or 90 days TAD
What does Fire Detection System Monitor
AMAD, APU, and Engine Bays, provides audible and visual warnings.
Purpose of Ejection Seat
Sit during normal conditions, propelling occupant out during emergencies
What is Hypoxia?
Insufficient amount of oxygen in the bloodstream