NATOPS X

Question 1

What should be performed for all emergencies?

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Answer 1

1. Maintain control of the aircraft
2. Alert crew
3. Determine the precise nature of the problem
4. Complete the applicable emergency procedure or take action appropriate for the problem
5. Determine landing criteria and land as required

Question 2

Shall Definition

Answer 2

The application of a procedure is mandatory

Question 3

Should Definition

Answer 3

The application of a procedure is recommended

Question 4

May/Need Not Definition

Answer 4

The application of a procedure is optional

Question 5

Will Definition

Answer 5

Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure

Question 6

Land Immediately

Answer 6

Execute a landing without delay

Question 7

Land as Soon as Possible

Answer 7

Execute a landing at the first site at which a safe landing can be made

Question 8

Land as Soon as Practicable

Answer 8

Extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and duration of flight are at the discretion of the Pilot in Command.

Question 9

Warning

Answer 9

Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury, death, or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed.

Question 10

Caution

Answer 10

Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.

Question 11

Note

Answer 11

Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that must be emphasized.

Question 12

Check Circuit Breaker

Answer 12

Visually observe the circuit breaker position. Do not change condition.

Question 13

Pull Circuit Breaker

Answer 13

If the circuit breaker is in, pull the circuit breaker out.

If the circuit breaker is out, do not change condition.

Question 14

Reset Circuit Breaker

Answer 14

If the circuit breaker is out, push the circuit breaker in.

If the circuit breaker is in, do not change condition.

Popped circuit breakers may be reset only once.

Question 15

Cycle Circuit Breaker

Answer 15

If the circuit breaker is in, pull the circuit breaker out, and then push the circuit breaker back in.

If the circuit breaker is out, do not change condition.

Question 16

Folded Length Dimension (Rotor/tail pylon)

Answer 16

41 ft. and 4 in.

Question 17

Rotor Folded Length (Tail pylon in flight)

Answer 17

53 ft. and 3 in.

Question 18

MH-60S Length Overall (Rotors turning)

Answer 18

64 ft. and 10 in.

Question 19

MH-60S Height

Answer 19

17 ft.

Question 20

Main Rotor Diameter

Answer 20

53 ft. and 8 in.

Question 21

Tail Rotor Diameter

Answer 21

11 ft.

Question 22

MH-60S Turning Radius

Answer 22

41 ft. and 7.7 in.

Question 23

Under what conditions will the ECS automatically shut down?

Answer 23

1. CONTGCY power is selected on either collective
2. No. 1 or No. 2 starter is engaged
3. An ECS heating duct overtempturature exists

When the AIR SOUCR ECS/START switch is in ENG:
4. A TGT of 851° is reached
5. Either ENG ANTI-ICE switch is turned ON
6. DE-ICE MASTER switch is ON and ice is detected
7. An ECS underpressure situation exists

Question 24

When should MANUAL mode be used for the Blade De-Ice system?

Answer 24

1. Pilots has determined by judgement of icing intensity that the ice rate system is inaccurate
2. Torque required has increased to an unacceptable level
3. Helicopter vibration has increased to an unacceptable level

Question 25

Does the FIRE DETR TEST knob test the fire detectors?

Answer 25

No, it only only checks the wiring, amplifiers, and FIRE lights.

Question 26

What do you check for during a head check?

Answer 26

1. Blade lockpins are engaged 2. Pitch lockpins are disengaged 3. Gust lock is disenegaged

Question 27

What does NATOPS stand for?

Answer 27

Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization

Question 28

What type of engines are in the MH-60S?

Answer 28

T700-GE-401C/D

Question 29

Where is TGT sensed?

Answer 29

Between the gas-generating turbine and the power turbine

Question 30

How many thermocouples sense TGT?

Answer 30

7 thermocouples ## Footnote They provide an average output

Question 31

Whenever locking or unlocking the gust lock, how long shall you hold the GUST LOCK switch in either position?

Answer 31

The switch shall be held for a minimum of 5 seconds to enable the actuator mechanism to complete its cycle

Question 32

The MH-60S is considered to be hovering in ground effect at radar altimeter altitudes below ____ ?

Answer 32

45' AGL ## Footnote NFM 11.1-1

Question 33

What are the three factors that must be present to enter ground resonance?

Answer 33

1. Total loss of hydraulic pressure to the main rotor damper system 2. Lateral disturbance of the main rotor head on deck or upon landing 3. Convergence of fuselage roll frequency and main rotor lag frequency

Question 34

What is the static rollover angle of the MH-60S?

Answer 34

Approx. 25°

Question 35

What is the critical rollover angle of the MH-60S?

Answer 35

Approx. 15°

Question 36

If there is a crosswind of 25kts or less, how should you ditch the aircraft?

Answer 36

Ditch the aircraft **parallel to and near the crest of the swell**

Question 37

In strong crosswinds (>25kts), how should you ditch the aircraft?

Answer 37

Ditch the aircraft into the wind, making contact on the upslope of the swell near the top.

Question 38

What is an alternate way of engaging SAS 2?

Answer 38

By pressing any one of the three FAIL ADVISORY MODE RESET pushbuttons ## Footnote **If the CMPTR PWR/RESET pushbutton is on and if SAS 2 is off.**

Question 39

What does DEMOT stand for?

Answer 39

* **D (AD-Aviation Machinist Mate):** Engine, Rotor Blades, Fuel * **E (AE-Aviation Electrician's Mate):** AFCS, Lights, Blade Fold * **M (AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic):** Hydraulics, Airframes, Landing Gear * **O (AO-Aviation Ordnanceman):** Ordance * **T (AT-Electronics Technician):** Electronics, EGI, LINK-16, Crypto