2-32.
2-33.
2-34.
2-35.
2-36.
2-37.
If you have to remove a damaged
or defective spreading gun, which
of the following steps apply?
1.
Slip all the suspension lines
and attached loops from under
the plates
2.
Disconnect the retaining cord
from the vent lines
3.
Both 1 and 2 above
4.
Cut the retaining cord at the
apex
When performing a firing pin
release test, the pull force must
be in what range?
1.
15 to 20 pounds
2.
25 to 38 pounds
3.
30 to 48 pounds
4.
35 to 50 pounds
What is used to clean the
cartridge chamber and threads of
a spreading gun?
1.
Denatured alcohol
2.
Dry-cleaning solvent
3.
WD-40
4.
Warm,
soapy water
What is used to mark information
on a spreading gun cartridge?
1.
Red marking fluid
2.
Green marking ink
3.
White marking fluid
4.
Black marking ink
When a cartridge is properly
installed into the chamber, the
base of the cartridge should be
in what approximate position in
relation to the edge of the
chamber?
1.
Two threads above the top
edge
2.
Even with the top edge
3.
TwO threads below the bottom
edge
4.
Even with the bottom edge
What is the torque value of the
cartridge when it is placed into
the
1.
2.
3.
4.
chamber?
97±12 inch-pounds
70±10 inch-pounds
54±8 inch-pounds
84±12 inch-pounds
2-38.
2-39.
2-40.
2-41.
2-42.
Learning Objective:
Recognize
component functions and operating
characteristics of the NES-12
personnel parachute system.
When an aircrew member ejects
from an aircraft, what causes the
external pilot parachute to open?
1.
The spreading gun
2.
The automatic ripcord release
3.
A static line
4.
The external pilot chute
release assembly
At speeds up to 90 knots, the
tristage pilot chute does which,
if any, of the following?
1.
Inflates fully
2.
Reduces to 18 inches
3.
Reduces to 24 inches
4.
None of the above
At speeds between 90 and 250
knots,
the tristage pilot chute
does which of the following?
1.
It reduces in size to 18
inches
2.
It reduces in size to 24
inches
3.
It reduces in size to 30
inches
4.
It inverts
The suspension lines are pulled
from the container by which of
the following parachute
components?
1.
External pilot chute
2.
Spreading gun
3.
Internal pilot chute
4.
Main canopy
If the spreading gun fails to
fire, what permits the canopy to
open?
1.
The slugs separate from the
gun at full suspension line
stretch
2.
The slugs have breakaway
cover plates
3.
The override disconnect
releases the slugs
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