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The C17 can be re-figured in flight by one
trained person for which roles?
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Passenger, Paratroop, Palletized cargo,
Roll-on - Roll off (clear floor), Air drop or
Aeromedical evacuation.
Or a combination of above.
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What is the definition of a C17 fuselage
station?
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An imaginary plane, perpendicular to the
longitudinal axis of the a/c - it is identified
by its distance from the reference datum.
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Where is the reference datum of the C17 located?
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80.5 Inches forward of the a/cs nose.
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How many stabilizer struts are there on the C17?
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Two hyrdaulic stabilizer struts.
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What is the main function of the C17s stabilizer struts?
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The struts stabilize the a/c during on/offloading of rolling loads, or when using the ramp as a lift.
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Apart from on/Offloading stabilization what can the stabilizer arms be used for?
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The struts can also be used to jack up the Aft end of the a/c to allow servicing of the main landing gear.
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Name the six most dangerous and constant dangers associated with the C17 when the engines are running on the ground.
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Radiation from the nose, Idle thrust, APU exhaust, external power panel, stabilizer struts and FED.s
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What is the radiation hazard area of the C17 nose radar.
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48 feet
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What is the idle thrust - air intake (suck) hazard area for a C17 engine in wind speeds of:
A - 25 knots and under.
B - In excess of 25 knots.
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A - 9 Feet
B - 9 Feet plus 50% - 13.5 Feet.
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What is the idle thrust - air intake (suck) hazard area for a C17 engine during slippery conditions?
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13.5 Feet.
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What is the blast hazard area from a C17 engine at: A - 28ft & B - 95ft in MPH
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A - 136 MPH
B - 68 MPH
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What is the Temperature Hazard area from a C17 engine from the following distances:
A - 22ft & B - 50ft in Degrees.
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A - 125 degrees
B - 100 degrees
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C17 External Hazards
Where is the APU exhaust located on the C17?
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It is located just forward of the main wheels on the right hand side (starboard).
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C17 External Hazards
Where is the External power panel located?
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Located forward ofthe emergency escape door.
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C17 External Hazards
Where are the stabilizer struts located?
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Located just aft of the troop doors (not visible when stowed).
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