EA-18G Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Study Guide Flashcards

A collection of fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering technical specifications, safety procedures, and mission fundamentals for the EA-18G based on the Phase III study guide.

When the aircraft is at idle, the safe distances are $9\,ft$ from the intake and __________ from the exhaust.

$$115-155\,ft$$

The safe distance from the intake when the aircraft engine power is set to Military (MIL) or Maximum (MAX) is __________.

$$25\,ft$$

To avoid damaging composite materials, personnel must avoid __________ areas such as the leading edge flap, trailing edge flaps, horizontal stabilators, and radome.

STEP/NO STEP

At the center of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) exhaust, the temperature is approximately __________ with an air velocity of approximately $142\,mph$.

$$328-350\,degrees$$

In a $13\,inch$ radius of the APU exhaust, the velocity is around __________ with a temperature of approximately $300-310\,degrees$.

$$71\,mph$$

When handling graphite or carbon/epoxy composite material, personnel must wear a respirator and __________.

close weave cotton gloves

There are __________ tie down rings used on the aircraft with a centerline fuel tank or centerline ALQ-99 pod installed.

12

When the aircraft is on jacks, two added tie down rings, numbered __________ and __________, are provided on the jacking beam.

13; 14

The proper procedure for aircraft grounding is to attach the cable to a certified ground outlet first, and then to an authorized __________ on the aircraft.

grounding point

To prevent damage to the aircraft during towing, the hydraulic brake pressure must be at a minimum of __________.

$$2900\,psi$$

A high voltage static electrical charge of __________ may build up and be stored in the windshield and canopy during flight or in high winds.

$$100,000\,volts$$

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Analysis ensures a high level of fluid purity on __________ aircraft and Class 3 GSE.

Class 5

The three modes of wheel brake operation are Normal, Emergency, and __________.

Parking

A __________ repair is simple and practical, allowing the aircraft to be flown until a permanent repair is made.

Temporary

The __________ repair meets or exceeds the strength of the original structure with no adverse effects on structural integrity or fatigue life.

Permanent

The __________ provides added lift at high angles of attack and is mounted on either side of the Forward Fuselage.

Leading Edge Extension (LEX)

In flight, __________ are commanded asymmetrically to produce roll motion.

Ailerons

The __________ is a gas charge cylinder that provides required fluid pressure to the APU start motor and emergency hydraulic systems.

APU Accumulator

The __________ provides a means of steering an aircraft during carrier deck tracking and engages the catapult for launch.

Launch Bar

The EA-18G uses two __________ engine models, which are low bypass, axial flow, dual-spool turbofan engines.

F414-GE-400

The three modes of operation for the APU are Ground Maintenance Mode (GMM), Environmental Control Systems (ECS), and __________.

Main Engine Start (MES)

Foam-lined wing tanks are designed to __________ holes or damage, decreasing fire hazards.

self-seal

The Airframe Mounted Accessory Drive (AMAD) is pneumatically connected to the APU through the __________.

air turbine starter (ATS)

The __________ provides a controlled throat area for exhaust gasses and is controlled to maintain exhaust gas temperature (T5).

Variable Exhaust Nozzle (VEN)

External fueling must not be conducted within __________ of operating airborne type radio or air radar equipment.

100 feet

The __________ altimeter uses radio echoes to determine altitude above ground level.

Radar

The __________ is a self-contained, fully automatic dead reckoning navigation system that provides aircraft motion, attitude, and position data.

Inertial Navigation System (INS)

The __________ provides all-weather approach guidance by decoding azimuth and elevation microwave signals.

Instrument Landing System (ILS)

The __________ system consists of two identical digital data computers that control displays and master mode operations.

Mission Computer (MC)

The __________ detects, analyzes, and produces waveforms for jamming communication emissions in the low frequency region.

ALQ-227 Communication Countermeasures Set (CCS)

The __________ detects, classifies, locates, and reports radar emitters using antennas mounted on the forward and aft fuselage and wingtips.

ALQ-218

The __________ provides a total forward field of view of $20\,degrees$, with the optical center four degrees below the aircraft waterline.

Heads-Up Display (HUD)

Exterior position lights on the left side of the aircraft are __________, while the right side is green.

red

The __________ battery can operate for $72\,hours$ and transmits on the military UHF guard frequency of $243\,Hz$.

Deployable Flight Incident Recording and Monitoring System (DFIRS)

The Standby Pressure Altimeter includes a four-digit display indicating barometric pressure in __________.

inches of mercury

The Angle of Attack (AOA) Indexer operates only when the __________ is down and there is weight off the gear.

landing gear

Each generator in the electrical power supply system provides a primary AC source and three isolated DC sources from a __________.

permanent magnet generator (PMG)

The __________ objective is to ensure all personnel are certified to handle explosive devices after receiving training.

Explosive Handling Qualification and Certification Program

In weapon color coding, the color __________ indicates high explosives, while brown indicates a rocket motor.

Yellow

The color __________ signifies that a weapon is for training or is inert.

Blue

A __________ guidance system receives directing intelligence directly from the target.

Passive

The __________ switch, located on the left forward fuselage, inhibits countermeasure dispensing when in the extended (safe) position.

ICM

The basic armament configuration of the EA-18G includes wingtip mounted __________ pods.

ALQ-218

The __________ missile uses semi-active radar homing for guidance.

AIM-7 Series (Sparrow)

The __________ is a supersonic, air-to-air weapon with active radar target detection and onboard inertial navigation.

AIM-120 (AMRAAM)

The __________ missile uses proportional guidance to home in on threat radar emissions.

AGM-88 (HARM)

The CRU-103/P is a __________ oxygen regulator that provides oxygen flow to the aircrew on demand.

chest mounted

The condition known as __________ is a decrease in oxygen per unit volume of air, causing the body and eyes to fail.

Hypoxia

The __________ consists of 14 optical fire detectors and 6 dry bay extinguishers to suppress fires from ballistic damage.

Dry Bay Fire Suppression System (DBFSS)

The __________ is a sea water activated release system that automatically separates the parachute from the aircrew.

Parachute Harness Sensing Release Unit (PHSRU)

The ejection seat model used in the EA-18G is the __________, a variant of the Navy Common Ejection Seat (NACES).

SJU-17A (V) 2/A

In the ejection sequence, gases from the __________ cartridge activate the seat electronic sequencer and fire the seat catapult.

right

Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) require a minimum of a $1000\,ft$ ceiling and __________ visibility.

$$3\,mile$$

The __________ is an emergency landing system used when the primary optical landing system is inoperative.

Manually Operated Visual Landing Aid System (MOVLAS)

The warfare mission area involving the integrated use of PSYOP, deception, and electronic warfare is known as __________.

Command and Control Warfare (C2W)