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02/28/2012

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Term
 A synchro operates much like a/an _______
Definition
 Variable Transformer
Term
Synchro systems are generally classified as _______.
Definition
Torque systems and control systems.
Term
How many categories of synchros are there?
Definition
Two
Term
In general, the load capacity of a synchro system is limited by _______.
Definition
Size and type of transmitter.
Term
In a synchro, coils S1 and S3 are _______ windings.
Definition
Stator
Term
What component(s) make up a simple torque synchro system?
Definition
A torque transmitter (TX) and a torque receiver (TR)
Term
In a 26 VAC synchro system, when the rotors are in correspondence on 0deg. the stator voltages will be _____ VAC.
Definition
S1 = 26, S2 = 52, S3 = 26
Term
How many step repeaters may be powered from an internal power source?
Definition
12
Term
Which component is part of the MK 27 gyro system?
Definition
Compass element
Term
Which component houses the operating controls, follow-up servo amplifier, alarm circuitry, power supply, and latitude control circuitry?
Definition
ECU
Term
The J3 test point allows troubleshooting of the ____.
Definition
Master compass
Term
To drive up to two step-by-step repeaters in the gyrocompass system, the switching unit provides ______ VDC.
Definition
70
Term
The MK-27 gyroscope does NOT provide _____.
Definition
Roll and pitch data
Term
The two basic properties of gyroscopes are _____.
Definition
Rigidity in space and precession
Term
What term can be defined as the tendency of the gyro wheel spin axis to remain in a fixed direction in space if no force is applied to it?
Definition
Rigidity
Term
The axis of rotation has a tendency to turn at a right angle to the direction of an applied force describes _____.
Definition
Precession
Term
By applying a weight to the bottom of the vertical ring, a _____ gyroscope is created.
Definition
North seeking
Term
What letters are used to designate the anemometer wind speed indicating circuit?
Definition
HE
Term
Power requirements for the Belfort model 135 Aerovane indicator are _____.
Definition
115 volts AC, 60 Hz
Term
The output from the newer type of wind direction and speed indicator is used for _____.
Definition
Visual indication and global positioning systems.
Term
What device in the Belfort 135 Aerovane indicator system displays wind speed?
Definition
Voltmeter
Term
What device measures wind speed and direction and transmits the information to remotely located indicators?
Definition
Anemometer
Term
How many HG synchros are in the transmitter of a wind speed indicator system?
Definition
One
Term
The proper corrective procedure for a faulty wind speed transmitter magneto is to ______.
Definition
Replace it or return it to the nearest dealer or the manufacturer for repair.
Term
With an 1150-ohm load connected across the magneto terminals and the shaft rotated at 1800 rpm, the voltage output should be _____.
Definition
9.20 + 00.05 volts
Term
The function of the capacitor on the wind speed magneto is to _____.
Definition
Prevent RF interference.
Term
What must be done when two Belfort 135 Aerovane indicator units share a signal from one wind speed/direction transmitter?
Definition
The 2300-ohm resistor must be removed from both indicators.
Term
The salinity indicating system is specifically designed to accurately measure the salinity of water in the ship's ____.
Definition
Evaporator
Term
An audible and visual alarm activates when distillate contains ____ grains or more of salt.
Definition
0.25
Term
Electrical conductivity of a distillate is determined by the amount of _____.
Definition
Free ions
Term
In a salinity cell system, the function of the thermistor is to act as a temperature sensitive ____.
Definition
Resistor
Term
What are the three major parts of the salinity indicating system?
Definition
Meter circuit, alarm circuit, and dump system.
Term
The voltage from the alarm setting control circuit that the voltage measured across the salinity sensor's plate gap is compared to, is called the ____ voltage.
Definition
Reference
Term
What causes the dump valve to divert water overboard?
Definition
High impurity levels
Term
What is the term used to descrive the change in resistance due to temperature variations, when the resistance of a device decreases when the temperature is increased?
Definition
Negative temperature coefficient
Term
Which indicator lamp(s) is NOT provided on the salinity cell indicaor panel?
Definition
Potable water tank full alarm
Term

The supervisory circuit in the typical alarm system monitors for ____.

Definition

malfunctions within the alarm circuit

Term
What does a yellow visual indicator on the alarm system switchboard indicate?
Definition
Trouble condition in an alarm circuit.
Term
What type of sensing unit is commonly used in flooding alarm systems to detect the presence of compartmental flooding?
Definition
Float switch
Term
The purpose of VLA lighting systems is to provide lighting for _____.
Definition
Safe helicopter operations
Term
The voltage requirement for the homing beacon light is _____ volts AC.
Definition
115/32
Term
What type of lamps is used in deck edge lighting?
Definition
Red omnidirectional lamps
Term
Deck edge lighting is connected to the _____ step-down transformer.
Definition
Low voltage side of a 115/12-volt
Term
Extended line-up lights are _____ in color.
Definition
White
Term
Which VLA lighting systems does the flasher sequencer control?
Definition
Line-up
Term
The helicopter in-flight refueling lights (HIFR) provide _____.
Definition
The pilot a visual indication of the ship's heading at all times and provide a height reference during in-flight refueling operations.
Term
Spacing of the HIFR lights is every ____ feet.
Definition
20
Term
What are the power requirements for the VLA lighting control panel?
Definition
120 volts, 60 Hz
Term
The detector circuit of the motor-driven variable transformer receives its input from _____.
Definition
Remote control potentiometer.
Term
The wave-off light system provides a visual indication to the pilot that the landing conditions are _____.
Definition
Unacceptable
Term
The function of the remote override switch is to _____.
Definition
Disable all remote stations from initiating a wave-off.
Term
What are the basic components of the steering system on a Coast Guard ship?
Definition
Steering controls, hydraulic system, rudder feedback system, emergency system.
Term
In the primary mode, the steering system operatis in the _____ mode.
Definition
follow-up, non follow-up, autopilot.
Term
What are the main and emergency power sources for the steering system?
Definition
Hydraulic and electric.
Term
What is the maximum allowable amount of degrees between any of the rudder angle indicators and the mechanical rudder angle indicator that is connected to the rudder gear?
Definition
+2
Term
What term is defined as the average speed that the stering system ratates the rudder under full power and full pump displacement?
Definition
Rudder rate.
Term
A variable-speed, electric motor-driven, oscillating arm wiper, with a totally enclosed drive unit, describes which wiper system?
Definition
Pendulum.
Term
How many different types of control units does the straight line window wiper system have?
Definition
Five
Term
What window wiper system uses heat from the motor to prevent the formation of condensation?
Definition
Rotary
Term
The function of a battery charging system is to _____.
Definition
replace the electrical energy that a storage battery has consumed during its use.
Term
Extended normal charge given at the finishing rate to ensure that all the sulfate is driven from the plates and that the cells are restored to a maximum specific gravity is known as a/an ______ charge.
Definition
equalizing.
Term
The component that senses the state of charge of the batteries is the _____ circuit.
Definition
saturable reactor sensing.
Term
The component that converts AC current to DC in a charging system is known as a ______.
Definition
rectifier
Term
Rated frequency for a motor or generator can be located _____.
Definition
on the machine's nameplate data.
Term
What information will be found on the calibration sticker for a hand-held tachometer?
Definition
Calibration date, calibration due date
Term
One of the advantages of using milliamp signal as an output signal is that _____.
Definition
A signal can be transmitted over much longer distances.
Term
The first step in troubleshooting a transducer is to ______.
Definition
Verify that the transducer is the problem.
Term
If the same type and range pressure transducer is not availavle you may replace it with _____.
Definition
One of higher range.
Term
What procedures must be performed before renewing a transducer?
Definition
Remove electrical power, tag out, and ensure the system is not under pressure.
Term
When calibrating a pressure transducer you should NEVER ______.
Definition
over pressurize the transducer.
Term
The two types of elements for a resistance temperature detector are _____.
Definition
Nickel and platinum
Term
What are the three types of RTD configuration?
Definition
Thermowell, Bare bulb, and Embedded.
Term
One of the procedures for troubleshooting the RTD is to take a ______.
Definition
Resistance reading.
Term
The function of a thermocouple is to measure ____.
Definition
Temperature.
Term
Thermocouples will produce what type of electrical output?
Definition
Milivolts.
Term
As the ambient air temperature changes, the cold junction will begin to produce its own electrical potential.  This would cause an erroneous reading of the actual thermocouple.  What concept does this statement describe?
Definition
Cold junction error.
Term
The correct color coding for a type K thermocouple is ____.
Definition
Yellow and red.
Term
The correct color coding for a type J thermocouple is _____.
Definition
Red and white.
Term
The dissimilar metals used in a type J thermocouple are ______.
Definition
Constantan and iron.
Term
The dissimilar metals used in a type K thermocouple are ______.
Definition
Chromel and alumel
Term
Part II of the (MICA) contains ______.
Definition
Section B- APL's -- Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E), and Section C - AEL's -- Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical.
Term
Supply information is broken down into a series of categories iwth each type of information displayed in a _____.
Definition
Data Response screen.
Term
What provides quick links to different screens in FEDLOG?
Definition
Data View Tool Bar.
Term
A Unit's OPFAC, a department code, a COG code, a stock number , a Unit of issue, a Quantity needed, a cost of each unit, a nomenclature and supplier are all required to fill out a ______.
Definition
SURF requisition log.
Term
Your name, phone number, routing symbol, originating office data, approving officials, price, stock check, person supplying price information, and the name, address, and phone number of the supplier, and shipping cost, are all required to fill out a ______.
Definition
Commercial procurement request form.
Term
What provides simplified acquisition and accounting functions for large units of the U.S. Coast Guard?
Definition
Financial and procurement desktop software.
Term
What is scheduled routinely, and helps to predict and prevent equipment and system failures that could impact the operation and safety of the unit?
Definition
PMS
Term
What are the four sections of the Maintenance Procedure Card?
Definition
Auxiliary, Electrical, Main Propulsion/Machinery, Damage Control
Term
Recommended changes to a PMS procedure must be in letter form and submitted to the _____.
Definition
PMS Coordinator.
Term
COMDTINST 9077.1 (Series), a copy of the authorized officer's letter(s), Danger/Caution Tag-Out Index and Records of Audits sheet, Active log, Inactive log, Instrument log, Spare log sheets are all contained in a ____.
Definition
Tag-Out Log.
Term
Damaged or missing tag-out tags are replaced by _____.
Definition
annotating in the danger/caution tag-out log the tag is missing/damaged in the clearance/position condition column on the line corresponding to the tag number. A new tag shall be issued using the next sequential number.
Term
Audits should be performed on the tag-out log ____.
Definition
bi-weekly
Term
Motor insulation temperature of 10degC or higher than the manufacturer's recommendation will shorten the insulation life by _____.
Definition
1/2
Term
Why do you check winding temperatures on motors and generators?
Definition
To compare insulation resistance measurements.
Term
What chart must be used to correct insulation resistance measurements to 25degC?
Definition
Insulation resistance-temperature nomograph.
Term
What are the procedures for checking winding temperatures?
Definition
Thermometer method or resistance method.
Term
The purpose of the polarization index test is to determine the condition of the _____.
Definition
generator windings.
Term
What is the purpose of checking the air gaps of motors and generators?
Definition
To monitor bearing wear or rotor inconcentricity.
Term
What is the name of the tool used to measure the air gap on motors and generators?
Definition
Machinist's tapered feeler gauge.
Term
Air gaps should be nearly equal or within _____ of each other.
Definition
10%
Term
What instrument is used to check phase balance on motors or generators?
Definition
Clamp-on amperage meter.
Term
Phase imbalance on a three-phase motor will cause damage to the windings due to _____.
Definition
Overheating.
Term
Before working on any electrical system, ensure all ____ procedures are followed.
Definition
Tag-out.
Term
What are the only two acceptable methods for installing bearings?
Definition
Arbor press method and heat method.
Term
The brush holder's distance from the commutator should be not more than ____ of an inch, nor less than ____ of an inch.
Definition
1/8,1/16
Term
If brushes are staggered, follow the correct method of installation to prevent ____.
Definition
Grooving of the commutator.
Term
The preferred method of seating brushes to the commutator is _____.
Definition
Wrap 80 grit sandpaper around collector and manually rotate rotor in direction of rotation 5-6 times.
Term
Alignment is the process of adjusting two or more machines that are coupled together so their ____ form one continuous straight line.
Definition
Casings
Term
The term thermal growth is defined as _____.
Definition
The amount of change in relative shaft position that occurs when horizontally mounted machinery changes from room temperature to operating temperature.
Term
What is teh maximum alignment condition that will not cause damage to the machinery during a prolonged period of time and operation?
Definition
In-Service tolerance.
Term
If a soft foot condition has not improved after two correction attempts, a ______.
Definition
bent foot condition may exist.
Term
What must be completed before an alignment can be performed?
Definition
Correct any soft foot or misaligned piping.
Term
What is the preferred method for checking pump shaft alignment?
Definition
Indicator reverse method.
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