Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
(EAWS) Phase 3&4 VFA 106 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Explain the purpose of the Hydraulic Fluid Analysis. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Lubrications, heat transfer, and contamination
Explain the purpose of the Tactical Paint Scheme. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅reduces
aircraft signature
Discuss the Corrosion Control Publication. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅NA 01-1A-509
Explain the three modes of Wheel Brakes. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Emergency,
Normal, Park
Explain the purpose of Composite Airframe Material. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Limit
weight, increase strength and decrease effect of corrosion attack
Discuss types of repairs. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅. Temporary repair is one where
repairs that are simple and practical as possible, normally restores full load carrying
capabilities allowing flight to be made until permanent repair can be made.
. One time flight repair is made to restore limited load carrying requirements to allow an
aircraft to fly to a repair station.
Discuss Aircraft structure. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Radome-Radar, Foward Fuselage,
center fuselage, aft fuselage, wings
Discuss Flight control surfaces. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅These surfaces are controlled
by various computers and hydraulic servo-cylinders installed throughout the aircraft. Surfaces
include Ailerons.
Explain the F/A-18 Hydraulic System. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Hydraulic system in the
F/A-18 are complex. Each system contains an accumulator, hydraulic reservoir, lines and
,multiple valves. HS1-provides hydraulic fluid to the primary flight controls. HS2- provides
hydraulic fluid to primary flight controls and supplies pressure to non flight controls.
Discuss the Principles of Operation for.
A. Electronic Flight Controls
B. Emergency Landing Gear Extension - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A. Ailerons in flight
are commanded asymmetrically to produce roll motion. Leading edge flaps when taking off
or landing the leading edge flaps deflect asymmetrically to aid the ailerons in producing roll
motion.
B. Ground safety safety pins which prevents retraction
Explain the purpose of using composite materials in aircraft construction. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅The purpose of composite material is to limit weight, increase strength and
decrease effect of corrosion attack.
Explain the purpose of the launch bar. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The launch bar provides
a means of steering the aircraft during carrier deck tracking and engages the catapult,
applying catapult tow forces to the aircraft.
Describe the location of the launch bar. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The launch bar is
located on the forward side of the nose landing gear shock strut.
Explain the purpose of the landing gear safety pins. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The
landing gear has ground safety pins which safeties the nose and main landing gear in down
position, preventing gear retraction while on deck.
What PPE is used when handling broken composite material? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Respirators, goggles, and close weave cotton gloves
What manual is used for aviation hydraulics? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅NAVAIR 01-1A-
17
Before towing an aircraft, what access doors should be installed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅The minimum structural access door must be installed.
, Describe the safe distance from the intake at idle power. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅9 ft.
Describe the safe distance from the intake at military power. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅25 ft.
Discuss the safe distance range for engine exhaust. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅115 ft.
behind at idle up to 925 ft at maximum power
Discuss the type of engines that is used in the F-18 A-D. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅f404-
GE-400 or F404-GE-402
Discuss the type of engine that is used in the F-18 E/F. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅F414-
GE-400
Explain APU Modes of Operation. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The three modes are ground
maintenance mode (GMM), main engine start (MES), and environmental control systems
(ECS).
Discuss the purpose and location of the IFR Probe. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The in-
flight refueling (IFR) probe allows the aircraft to take fuel from a tanker aircraft in-flight and
is located on the right forward fuselage.
Discuss the purpose of Foam Lined Wing Tanks. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Wing tanks
are foam lining allowing them to self-seal holes or damage, decreasing fire and explosion
hazards.
Name the types of oil that are authorized for use on the A-D or E-F. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Lubricating oil, Amad oil, Mil PRF 23699/ MIL PRF 7808
Explain the purpose of the Engine Anti Icing System. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Provides
anti-ice air flow to the engine front frame, inlet center body and inlet device; prevents the
build-up of ice on air inlet hardware.
(EAWS) Phase 3&4 VFA 106 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Explain the purpose of the Hydraulic Fluid Analysis. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Lubrications, heat transfer, and contamination
Explain the purpose of the Tactical Paint Scheme. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅reduces
aircraft signature
Discuss the Corrosion Control Publication. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅NA 01-1A-509
Explain the three modes of Wheel Brakes. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Emergency,
Normal, Park
Explain the purpose of Composite Airframe Material. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Limit
weight, increase strength and decrease effect of corrosion attack
Discuss types of repairs. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅. Temporary repair is one where
repairs that are simple and practical as possible, normally restores full load carrying
capabilities allowing flight to be made until permanent repair can be made.
. One time flight repair is made to restore limited load carrying requirements to allow an
aircraft to fly to a repair station.
Discuss Aircraft structure. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Radome-Radar, Foward Fuselage,
center fuselage, aft fuselage, wings
Discuss Flight control surfaces. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅These surfaces are controlled
by various computers and hydraulic servo-cylinders installed throughout the aircraft. Surfaces
include Ailerons.
Explain the F/A-18 Hydraulic System. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Hydraulic system in the
F/A-18 are complex. Each system contains an accumulator, hydraulic reservoir, lines and
,multiple valves. HS1-provides hydraulic fluid to the primary flight controls. HS2- provides
hydraulic fluid to primary flight controls and supplies pressure to non flight controls.
Discuss the Principles of Operation for.
A. Electronic Flight Controls
B. Emergency Landing Gear Extension - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A. Ailerons in flight
are commanded asymmetrically to produce roll motion. Leading edge flaps when taking off
or landing the leading edge flaps deflect asymmetrically to aid the ailerons in producing roll
motion.
B. Ground safety safety pins which prevents retraction
Explain the purpose of using composite materials in aircraft construction. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅The purpose of composite material is to limit weight, increase strength and
decrease effect of corrosion attack.
Explain the purpose of the launch bar. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The launch bar provides
a means of steering the aircraft during carrier deck tracking and engages the catapult,
applying catapult tow forces to the aircraft.
Describe the location of the launch bar. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The launch bar is
located on the forward side of the nose landing gear shock strut.
Explain the purpose of the landing gear safety pins. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The
landing gear has ground safety pins which safeties the nose and main landing gear in down
position, preventing gear retraction while on deck.
What PPE is used when handling broken composite material? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Respirators, goggles, and close weave cotton gloves
What manual is used for aviation hydraulics? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅NAVAIR 01-1A-
17
Before towing an aircraft, what access doors should be installed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅The minimum structural access door must be installed.
, Describe the safe distance from the intake at idle power. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅9 ft.
Describe the safe distance from the intake at military power. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅25 ft.
Discuss the safe distance range for engine exhaust. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅115 ft.
behind at idle up to 925 ft at maximum power
Discuss the type of engines that is used in the F-18 A-D. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅f404-
GE-400 or F404-GE-402
Discuss the type of engine that is used in the F-18 E/F. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅F414-
GE-400
Explain APU Modes of Operation. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The three modes are ground
maintenance mode (GMM), main engine start (MES), and environmental control systems
(ECS).
Discuss the purpose and location of the IFR Probe. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The in-
flight refueling (IFR) probe allows the aircraft to take fuel from a tanker aircraft in-flight and
is located on the right forward fuselage.
Discuss the purpose of Foam Lined Wing Tanks. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Wing tanks
are foam lining allowing them to self-seal holes or damage, decreasing fire and explosion
hazards.
Name the types of oil that are authorized for use on the A-D or E-F. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Lubricating oil, Amad oil, Mil PRF 23699/ MIL PRF 7808
Explain the purpose of the Engine Anti Icing System. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Provides
anti-ice air flow to the engine front frame, inlet center body and inlet device; prevents the
build-up of ice on air inlet hardware.
