Blue Angels F-18 Specific
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- What is the MIL-SPEC for smoke oil?
- MIL-L-6081
- What is the MIL-SPEC for Hyd fluid?
- MIL-PRF-83282
- What is the MIL-SPEC for engine oil?
- MIL-PRF-23699
- What is the minimum brake pressure?
- 2900psi
- What is the minimum APU pressure?
- 2650 (book) 2900 (sop)
- How many grounding points are there on an F-18?
- 7 (2 LMLG, 2 RMLG, 1 NLG, Fueling door, tail hook)
- How many tie down points are on the F-18?
- 12 (3 LMLG, 3 RMLG, 2 NLG, 1 RW, 1 LW, aft drag brace, tail hook)
- Q⬦ HOW MANY JACKING POINTS ON THE F-18?
- 8 (2 LMLG, 2 RMLG, 1 nose strut, 1 LW, 1 RW, 1 aft drag brace)
- Q⬦ WHAT IS THE FUELING PRESSURE WHEN FUELING?
- A⬦ 20-55psi (25 psi new foam in wing)
- Q⬦ WHAT IS THE STICK SPRING TENSION?
- A⬦ Approximately 35lbs
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Q⬦ HOW MUCH FLUID DOES THE HSU HOLD?
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A⬦ 3gal - 1 on top, 2 on bottom
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Q⬦ HOW MUCH SMOKE OIL DOES THE PLANE HOLD?
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A⬦ Approx 90 gal
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Q⬦ HOW MUCH SMOKE OIL DOES THE PLANE USE?
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A⬦ Approx 3gpm
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE WHEN SERVICING THE SMOKE OIL?
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A⬦ 150min 300max (250-300 norm)
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Q⬦ WHAT TYPE ENGINE DOES THE BLUE ANGEL F-18 USE?
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A⬦ F404-GE-400
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE THRUST OF THE ENGINE AT MILITARY?
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A⬦ 11,000lbs (22,000 Max)
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE THRUST OF THE ENGINE AT AFTERBURNER?
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A⬦ 16,000lbs (32,000 Max)
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Q⬦ WHAT DO YOU USE TO SERVICE THE ENGINE WITH ENGINE OIL?
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A⬦ PON-6
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Q⬦ BEHIND WHAT PANEL IS THE CANOPY JETTISON?
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A⬦ 5 L/R (never use canopy jettison)
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Q⬦ WHERE IS THE SMOKE OIL / RLCS PANEL?
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A⬦ 6L
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Q⬦ WHERE IS THE FUELING PANEL?
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A⬦ 8R
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Q⬦ WHERE IS THE EXTERNAL POWER / CANOPY PANEL?
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A⬦ 9L
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Q⬦ WHERE ARE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER / BATTERY PANELS?
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A⬦ 10 L/R
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Q⬦ WHERE IS THE LOX BOTTLE PANEL?
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A⬦ 13L
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Q⬦ WHAT PANEL ARE THE COVERS AND PINS STORED IN?
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A⬦ 14L
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Q⬦ WHERE ARE THE HYD SERVICING PANELS?
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A⬦ 51 L/R
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Q⬦ WHERE IS THE APU SERVICING PANEL?
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A⬦ 52
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Q⬦ WHERE ARE THE AMAD SERVICING PANELS?
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A⬦ 54 L/R
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Q⬦ WHERE ARE THE ENGINE AND VEN SERVICING PANELS?
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A⬦ 65 L/R
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Q⬦ WHERE ARE THE FUEL SYSTEMS FILTER PANELS?
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A⬦ 69 L/R
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE APPROXIMATE COST OF AN F-18?
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A⬦ 28 Million
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE HEIGHT OF AN F-18?
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A⬦ Approx 16ft
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE WING SPAN OF AN F-18?
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A⬦ Approx 38ft
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF AN F-18?
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A⬦ Approx 56ft
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF AN F-18?
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A⬦ 24,500lbs
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE APPROXIMATE RANGE OF AN F-18?
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A⬦ 1000NM
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE RATE OF CLIMB OF AN F-18?
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A⬦ 30,000 per minute 500 ft per second
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE TOP SPEED OF AN F-18?
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A⬦ Mach 1.8 (Approx 1400mph)
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE FUEL LOAD OF A SINGLE SEATER (ALPHA)?
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A… 10.2 – 10.6
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Q⬦WHAT IS THE FUEL LOAD OF A 2 SEATER (BRAVO)?
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A… 9.7 – 9.9
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE TIRE PRESSURE FOR THE MAIN MOUNTS?
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A⬦ 250psi (350 ship)
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE NOSE TIRE PRESSURE?
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A⬦ 150psi (350 ship)
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Q⬦ WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHILE FUELING THE AIRCRAFT?
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A⬦ Aircraft is grounded, Fuel vents clear of obstructions, Fuel leaks.
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE OIL QUANTITY FOR THE ENGINE?
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A⬦ 2.1gal
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE OIL QUANTITY FOR THE AMAD?
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A⬦ Approx 113oz
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE OIL QUANTITY FOR THE APU?
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A⬦ Approx 87oz
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FLEET JET AND A BLUE ANGEL JET?
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A⬦ Paint, Inverted fuel tank, Stop watch, Stick spring, Smoke tank.
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Q⬦ WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SECURING AN AIRCRAFT ON THE LINE AND IN THE HANGER? - A⬦ In the Hanger - A/C is grounded, ladder is down, drip pans, canopy and Fire EXT is pulled out.
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Q⬦ HOW MANY FUEL CELLS ARE IN AN F-18?
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A⬦ Six - 4 in the fuselage and 1 in each wing