Vol. 3 Usaf Floatation And Survival Equipment
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- 1.
Serviceability of flotation equipment is determined by condition and
- A.
Age.
- B.
Service life
- C.
Ability to hold air
- D.
Performance during testing.
Correct Answer
D. Performance during testing.Explanation
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During a periodic inspection of life preservers, what percentage of the set (lot) is functionallytested?
- A.
1
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
10
Correct Answer
C. 5Explanation
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The backside of which Air Force technical order (AFTO) form is used to record informationon anti-exposure suits?
- A.
339, MA–1 and MA–2 Sea Rescue Kits.
- B.
337, Life raft Container Inspection Record.
- C.
336, Life Preserver Inspection Record
- D.
466, Life Preserver Data.
Correct Answer
C. 336, Life Preserver Inspection RecordExplanation
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- 4.
Which Air Force technical order (AFTO) form contains blocks for specific informationconcerning left and right inflator and battery dates of manufacture and expiration?
- A.
339, MA–1 and MA–2 Sea Rescue Kits
- B.
337, Life raft Container Inspection Record
- C.
466A, LPU–9/P Life Preserver
- D.
466, Life Preserver Data.
Correct Answer
C. 466A, LPU–9/P Life PreserverExplanation
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- 5.
What color vacuum hose do you use to help reduce tripping hazards?
- A.
Red.
- B.
Yellow
- C.
Off white
- D.
Hunter green
Correct Answer
B. YellowExplanation
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- 6.
What equipment item is not used to indicate air pressure?
- A.
Life raft test fixture
- B.
Dial push/pull gauge
- C.
One-five pounds per square inch (psi) gauge
- D.
Manometer.
Correct Answer
B. Dial push/pull gaugeExplanation
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- 7.
When using the life raft test fixture, what will occur if you open both the air supplyand the air feed valves at the same time?
- A.
The pounds per square inch (psi) gauge could be damaged
- B.
The test fixture could be damaged
- C.
The flotation equipment could be damaged.
- D.
Nothing, this is the proper procedure
Correct Answer
A. The pounds per square inch (psi) gauge could be damagedExplanation
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- 8.
When using a water manometer, how many inches of water is equal to 1 pounds persquare inch (psi)?
- A.
22.
- B.
24
- C.
26
- D.
28
Correct Answer
D. 28Explanation
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- 9.
A multimeter should be adjusted to what setting when checking water activated light battery?
- A.
COM
- B.
Watts
- C.
Amp max
- D.
Volts.
Correct Answer
D. Volts.Explanation
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- 10.
Measurements can be taken from any position and changes in pointer zero due togravity effects are corrected by setting a new zero index by rotating the
- A.
Bezel of the dial indicator
- B.
Inner ring of the dial indicator.
- C.
Maximum reading indicator knob clockwise.
- D.
Maximum reading indicator knob counterclockwise
Correct Answer
A. Bezel of the dial indicatorExplanation
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- 11.
Aircrew flight equipment personnel use triple beam scales to measure CO2 cylinders weightin
- A.
Liters
- B.
Grams.
- C.
Ounces
- D.
Pounds.
Correct Answer
B. Grams.Explanation
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- 12.
What component is not included in the empty weight marking of an FLU–2A/P one-manlife raft carbon dioxide (CO2) cylinder?
- A.
Adapter clip.
- B.
Diffuser plug.
- C.
Universal adapter
- D.
Cable ball assembly
Correct Answer
B. Diffuser plug.Explanation
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- 13.
The purpose of the ballast bags on the one-man life raft is to
- A.
Stabilize boarding.
- B.
Collect drinking water.
- C.
Prevent spinning of the raft.
- D.
Serve as footholds to help in boarding the raft.
Correct Answer
A. Stabilize boarding.Explanation
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- 14.
How is the floor inflated on the LRU–16/P raft?
- A.
By oral inflation
- B.
By use of a hand pump
- C.
It automatically inflates with the carbon dioxide (CO2).
- D.
The LRU–16/P doesn’t have a floor
Correct Answer
A. By oral inflationExplanation
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- 15.
Where does the crewmember board the LRU–16/P life raft?
- A.
Bow.
- B.
Port.
- C.
Stern
- D.
Starboard
Correct Answer
C. SternExplanation
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What is the ideal temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and with what percent relative humidityfor storage of a one-man life raft?
- A.
60 and 75
- B.
75 and 60
- C.
68 and 70
- D.
75 and 80
Correct Answer
B. 75 and 60Explanation
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When performing an LRU–16/P buoyancy tube twist check, what size blocks are used and where are they positioned?
- A.
2½ inch, diagonally
- B.
3½ inch, diagonally.
- C.
2½ inch, adjacent
- D.
3½ inch, adjacent
Correct Answer
B. 3½ inch, diagonally.Explanation
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- 18.
When performing a leakage test on a life raft, you must ensure the air source does notexceed
- A.
5 pounds per square inch (psi).
- B.
10 psi
- C.
40 psi.
- D.
100 psi.
Correct Answer
C. 40 psi.Explanation
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- 19.
What is the minimum and maximum time an inflated LRU–16/P life raft can sit during aleakage test?
- A.
3 hours; 6 hours
- B.
3 hours; 8 hours
- C.
6 hours; 8 hours
- D.
6 hours; 10 hours.
Correct Answer
C. 6 hours; 8 hoursExplanation
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- 20.
When figuring corrected pressure, which number is added or subtracted to the final pressurereading for each 1°F change in temperature?
- A.
3.1
- B.
0.31
- C.
0.031
- D.
0.0031
Correct Answer
C. 0.031Explanation
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- 21.
What are the weight tolerances for one man life raft cylinders?
- A.
+.03 - .01
- B.
+.03 - .03
- C.
+.05 - .01
- D.
+.05 - .03.
Correct Answer
A. +.03 - .01Explanation
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The purpose of securing the sea anchor on a one-man raft is to
- A.
Prevent the raft from capsizing
- B.
Allow for easier folding of raft
- C.
Prevent the bow from raising during boarding
- D.
Prevent the stern from raising during boarding.
Correct Answer
C. Prevent the bow from raising during boardingExplanation
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What is the purpose of the adapter clip used with the LRU–16/P raft?
- A.
Holds the cam in place.
- B.
Holds the inlet check valve open
- C.
Attaches to the carbon dioxide (CO2) actuation cable assembly.
- D.
Prevents inadvertent release of the swag ball
Correct Answer
D. Prevents inadvertent release of the swag ballExplanation
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When carbon dioxide (CO2) is released from the carbon dioxide cylinder at a normalatmosphere the
- A.
CO2 gas expands and inflates the raft
- B.
CO2 gas decreases and inflates the raft.
- C.
Cylinder becomes cold and the nitrogen liquefies
- D.
Nitrogen returns to a solid state, which inflates the raft.
Correct Answer
A. CO2 gas expands and inflates the raftExplanation
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The constructional feature allows the carbon dioxide (CO2) to inflate both chambers of thelife raft simultaneously is the
- A.
Diffuser
- B.
Cylinder.
- C.
Diaphragm
- D.
Manifold valve.
Correct Answer
D. Manifold valve.Explanation
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- 26.
What is used to inflate the F–2B life raft?
- A.
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
- B.
Carbon dioxide and nitrogen (CO2 N2).
- C.
CO2 and ambient air
- D.
Compressed air and ambient air.
Correct Answer
B. Carbon dioxide and nitrogen (CO2 N2).Explanation
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- 27.
When fully configured the 46-man life raft weighs approximately
- A.
100 pounds.
- B.
200 pounds.
- C.
300 pounds
- D.
400 pounds
Correct Answer
B. 200 pounds.Explanation
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When an F–2B life raft is functional tested, what is the approximate time in which the raftshould inflate to its designed shape?
- A.
7 to 9 seconds.
- B.
30 seconds.
- C.
45 seconds
- D.
60 seconds
Correct Answer
D. 60 secondsExplanation
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During the functional inspection of the F–2B life raft, which is not a probable cause if the raft fails to inflate to its design shape?
- A.
Loose coupling nut
- B.
Faulty inflator valve
- C.
Open equalizer clamp
- D.
Open topping-off valve.
Correct Answer
C. Open equalizer clampExplanation
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Compartment differential pressure, one hour after completion of the functional test, will be in which range for the F–2B life raft?
- A.
1.0 to 2.0 pounds per square inch (psi).
- B.
1.0 to 2.2 psi.
- C.
1.5 to 2.2 psi
- D.
1.5 to 3.0 psi
Correct Answer
C. 1.5 to 2.2 psiExplanation
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When inspecting the Y-vent manifold on the F–2B life raft, what amount of pull force isrequired to closed the valve?
- A.
3–4 pounds.
- B.
6–7 pounds
- C.
8–9 pounds
- D.
10–12 pounds
Correct Answer
B. 6–7 poundsExplanation
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What is the required torque range for installing the carbon dioxide (CO2) cylinder to the F– 2B life raft?
- A.
40 to 50 inch lbs.
- B.
50 to 60 inch lbs
- C.
100 to 120 inch lbs
- D.
140 to 150 inch lbs.
Correct Answer
D. 140 to 150 inch lbs.Explanation
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When the F–2B life raft is folded into the carrying case, what type of fold is used?
- A.
Accordion
- B.
S fold.
- C.
U fold
- D.
Zigzag
Correct Answer
A. AccordionExplanation
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What type of cord do you use to lace the side flaps on the F–2B wing well container?
- A.
8/4
- B.
8/7.
- C.
550 lb.
- D.
750 lb.
Correct Answer
A. 8/4Explanation
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The compressed air cylinder on the 25-man life raft must receive a hydrostatic test every
- A.
2 years
- B.
3 years
- C.
4 years
- D.
5 years
Correct Answer
B. 3 yearsExplanation
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Before you pack the 25-man life raft, what is the overall width of the folded raft?
- A.
12 inches
- B.
16 inches
- C.
19 + 1 inches
- D.
24 + 1 inches
Correct Answer
C. 19 + 1 inchesExplanation
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How often is a functional test required for the 46-man life raft?
- A.
Annually.
- B.
Every year + 10 days
- C.
Every two years + 10 days
- D.
Every three years + 10 days
Correct Answer
D. Every three years + 10 daysExplanation
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How long does the 46-man life raft undergo a leakage test?
- A.
3 hours.
- B.
4 hours.
- C.
6 hours
- D.
8 hours
Correct Answer
C. 6 hoursExplanation
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What is not considered a key point to remember while folding the 46-man raft into the rigid container?
- A.
Remove all fabric from the front of jet pumps
- B.
Compressed air reservoir gauge is visible.
- C.
Leave survival kit strap exiting container
- D.
Remove temporary ties.
Correct Answer
C. Leave survival kit strap exiting containerExplanation
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What is the minimum amount of time the packed and compressed 46-man life raft must settle?
- A.
12 hours
- B.
24 hours
- C.
48 hours
- D.
72 hours
Correct Answer
C. 48 hoursExplanation
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- 41.
How are the containers of the MA–1 rescue kit interconnected?
- A.
550 cord, 25-feet long
- B.
550 cord, 150-feet long
- C.
Nylon rope, 200-feet long
- D.
Polyethylene rope, 210-feet long.
Correct Answer
D. Polyethylene rope, 210-feet long.Explanation
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What is the maximum size damage that can be repaired on the F–2B flotation tube?
- A.
2-inches
- B.
3-inches.
- C.
4-inches
- D.
6-inches.
Correct Answer
D. 6-inches.Explanation
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An internal patch is required on multiplace life rafts when the damage exceeds
- A.
1 inch.
- B.
1½ inches
- C.
2 inches
- D.
2½ inches
Correct Answer
C. 2 inchesExplanation
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When you manufacture an inspection data pocket for a life raft carrying case, what size material must be cut and where is the grommet positioned?
- A.
4 by 5 inches; centered on the 4 inch side
- B.
4 by 5 inches; centered on the 5 inch side.
- C.
5 by 6 inches; centered on the 5 inch side.
- D.
5 by 6 inches; centered on the 6 inch side.
Correct Answer
A. 4 by 5 inches; centered on the 4 inch sideExplanation
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What size Velcro® patch is required for the SDU–30/E distress marker light attachment point on the F–2B flotation tube?
- A.
1 by 1 inch.
- B.
2 by 2 inches.
- C.
3 by 3 inches
- D.
4 by 4 inches
Correct Answer
B. 2 by 2 inches.Explanation
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What color are the bladders on the LPU–38/P life preserver?
- A.
Blue with a black cover
- B.
Yellow with a blue cover.
- C.
Orange with a green cover
- D.
Yellow with a black cover.
Correct Answer
C. Orange with a green coverExplanation
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Do not functional test life preservers more than once a year because the
- A.
Inflator will wear out
- B.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) can damage the inflator
- C.
CO2 can damage the cell fabric
- D.
CO2 cartridges are expensive
Correct Answer
B. Carbon dioxide (CO2) can damage the inflatorExplanation
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How many LPU–10/P life preservers out of a hundred will require a functional test?
- A.
2
- B.
5
- C.
20
- D.
30
Correct Answer
C. 20Explanation
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What is the maximum allowable length of an LPU–10/P CO2 retaining lanyard?
- A.
4 ¼”.
- B.
4 ½”.
- C.
4 ¾”.
- D.
5”.
Correct Answer
A. 4 ¼”.Explanation
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What is the service life of the FLU–9 B/P inflator batteries after the date of manufacture
- A.
3 years
- B.
4 years.
- C.
5 years
- D.
6 years
Correct Answer
D. 6 yearsExplanation
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