A S S I G N M E N T
2
Textbook assiqnment 1:
“Electrically Operated Canopy System,” chapter 2, pages 2-1 through
2-13.
2-1. What function does the canopy serve
on the F/A-l8C?
1. Protection from the elements
2. Entry and exit for the cockpit
3. Both 1 and 2 above
4. A means for total visibility
2-2. The F/A-l8C canopy is normally
operated in which of the following
modes?
1. Pneumatic
2. Hydraulic
3. Electrical
4. Manual
2-3. Under normal conditions, the canopy
is controlled by which of the
following devices?
1. Internal canopy control switch
2. External canopy control switch
3. Both 1 and 2 above
4. Manual canopy control handle
2-4. When the canopy actuation control
system has failed, what method will
be used to open and Close the canopy?
1. Manual back-up mode
2. External electrical power
3. Internal electrical power
4. Utility battery power
2-5. Which of the following components is
mounted on the canopy?
1. Canopy unlatch thruster
2.
Canopy contactor
3.
Canopy actuator
4.
Canopy actuation link
2-6. The canopy actuator, used to open
and close the canopy, is protected
by a thermal device that senses an
overheat condition.
1.
True
2.
False
2-7.
What total number of manual methods
are available to open and close the
canopy?
1.
One
2.
Two
3.
Three
4.
Four
2-8.
What total number of canopy control
switches are provided for normal
electrical operation of the canopy?
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four
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