3-61. Under normal launching conditions, what should be the last word(s) spoken over the sound powered phones? 1. FIRST READY 2. TAKING TENSION 3. FINAL READY 4. FIRE 3-62. What signal is used by the deckedge operator to indicate that the FINAL READY light has come on at the deckedge panel and the catapult is in the FINAL READY condition? 1. Both hands are held open and above the head 2. One hand is held open and above the head 3. One hand is held above the head with two fingers extended 4. Both hands are held above the head with only the index fingers extended 3-63. Which of the following actions must the deckedge operator take after receiving the FIRE signal from the catapult officer? 1. Immediately push the FIRE push button 2. Hesitate for at least 10 seconds to ensure that the aircraft is at full power, then push the FIRE push button 3. Notify the console operator that he is firing the catapult, then push the FIRE push button 4. Perform a final safety scan of the flight deck and catwalks, then push the FIRE push button 3-64. What immediate action must be taken by the deckedge operator if the catapult officer signals a hangfire? 1. Push the MANEUVER AFT push button to release bridle tension 2. Tell the console operator to actuate the SUSPEND switch 3. Close the EMERGENCY cutout valve and then actuate the SUSPEND switch 4. Actuate the SUSPEND switch and tell the console operator to CLOSE THE EMERGENCY CUTOUT VALVE, CLOSE THE EMERGENCY CUTOUT VALVE 3-65. An increase of 10 psi or more above the normal water-brake cylinder inlet elbow pressure would indicate which of the following conditions? 1. A cracked choke ring 2. A clogged annulus ring 3. A loose cylinder vane 4. A damaged striker ring 3-66. What component(s) of the water brakes could be damaged if the temperature of the water in the water brake tank is permitted to remain above 180°F during catapult operations? 1. The inlet elbow pressure sensing switches 2. The steam cutoff pressure switch 3. The water brake pump inlet strainer 4. The water brake pump bearings O QUESTIONS 67 THROUGH 70 APPLY TO THE LAUNCHING PROCEDURES USED WITH THE ICCS . 3-67. On ships where the ICCS is the primary mode of controlling catapult launching operations, who depresses the FIRE push button to launch an aircraft? 1. The launching officer 2. The deckedge operator 3. The catapult safety observer 4. The central charging panel operator IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 68 THROUGH 70, SELECT FROM COLUMN B THE PERSONNEL WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE LISTED IN COLUMN A. A. RESPONSI- B. PERSONNEL BILITIES 3-68. Gives the tension signal to the catapult director 3-69. Signals the launching officer to take tension 3-70. Signals suspend to the launching officer 1. Hookup petty officer only 2. Catapult safety observer only 3. Catapult director only 4.    Hookup petty officer, catapult safety observer, or catapult director 17