2-20.
What device(s) prevents the backflow
of an SMDC detonation from reaching
the seat components?
1.
Emergency escape disconnect
2.
One-way transfer valve
3.
SMDC initiator
4.
Both 2 and 3 above
2-21.
What component provides the ballistic
gas that fires the canopy jettison
rocket motor?
1.
Canopy jettison SMDC initiator
2.
Emergency escape disconnect
3.
Canopy unlatch thruster
4.
Canopy jettison FCDC initiator
2-22.
What component provides the vertical
thrust needed to separate the canopy
from the aircraft?
1.
Canopy actuator
2.
Rocket motor
3.
Unlatch thruster
4.
SMDC initiator
2-23.
Which of the following devices is
used to protect SMDCs?
1.
Metallic sheath
2.
Braid overwrap
3.
Stainless steel tubing
4. Aluminum tubing
2-24. What is the approximate length of the
external jettison initiator cable?
1. 6 feet
2. 8 feet
3. 10 feet
4. 12 feet
2-25. What device prevents the internal
jettison handle from being squeezed
and pulled?
2-26.
The rocket motor initiators convert
ballistic-gas pressure to what
force?
1. Explosive canopy thrust
2. Explosive stimulus
3. Explosive energy
4. Mechanical energy
2-27.
What total number of SMDC initiators
are in the F-18C canopy jettison
system?
1.
One
2.
Two
3.
Three
4.
Four
2-28.
How many methods are available to
jettison the canopy on the F-18C
aircraft?
1.
One
2.
Two
3.
Three
4.
Four
2-29. On the F-18 aircraft, how much time
must elapse+before the thermal
protection device will reset after
sensing an overheat condition?
1. 15 seconds
2. 39 seconds
3. 60 seconds
4. 90 seconds
1.
Shear pin
2.
Safety pin
3. Shear wire
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