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Updated Jan 2009

AVIATION PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Updated Jan 2009. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE. ACTION: Employ aviation protective equipment CONDITION: While performing as an aircrew member

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Updated Jan 2009

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  1. AVIATION PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Updated Jan 2009

  2. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Employ aviation protective equipment CONDITION: While performing as an aircrew member STANDARD: (IAW) AR 95-1, AR 670-1, TM 10-8400-201-23, TM 1- 8415-216-23&P, and TM 1- 8415-215-23&P

  3. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE #1 ACTION: Identify the safety features provided by aviation protection equipment CONDITION: Given a list STANDARD: IAW U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Lab Report (USAARL) No 93-15

  4. AIRCRAFT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

  5. AIRCRAFT PROTECTIVE DEVICES • Structural shell and landing gear • Crashworthy seats • Personnel restraint system • Post crash factors

  6. AIRCRAFT PROTECTIVE DEVICES • Structural shell • Landing gear Non-Crashworthy External Fuel Tank Two Stage Oil & Air Strut ANTI-PLOW BEAMS

  7. AIRCRAFT PROTECTIVE DEVICES • Crashworthy seats

  8. AIRCRAFT PROTECTIVE DEVICES • Personnel restraint system • Five point harness

  9. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE #2 ACTION: Identify the characteristics of and wear of flight clothing CONDITION: Given a list STANDARD: In accordance with AR 95-1, AR 670-1, TM 10-8400-201- 23, TM 1-8415-215-12&P, TM 1-8415-215-216&P

  10. CHARACTERISTICS & WEAR OF FLIGHT CLOTHING

  11. UNDERGARMENTS • Wear issue type • 100% cotton • 100% wool • NOMEX material

  12. Newest Flight Approved Uniform Aviation ACU • Two piece Nomex uniform • Worn with same patches as the ACU • Same flight gloves and jackets • Only wear authorized boots

  13. NOMEX CHARACTERISTICS • Does not support combustion • Chars between 700 and 800 degrees F. • Does not melt or drip • Good chemical resistance • More durable than cotton • Low thermal conduction • Comfortable to wear

  14. Flight Coverall worn with un-approved Air Force Dry-suit during post crash fire

  15. Dry suit melted into Flight Coverall Nylon Shell Melted Nomex inner Liner intact

  16. Outer nylon shell melted inner gortex liner intact

  17. Burns to the back of neck possible if collar not worn up

  18. Sleeves down when refueling

  19. Do not use Silencers they will melt into your neck

  20. BOOT CHARACTERISTICS • Retention • Stability • Protection for feet and ankles • Fire retardancy

  21. Notice Feet were not burned also take a look at the bruising around ankle

  22. Wear of Boots • Laced to top • Zippers, straps and jungle boots not authorized • Jump boots

  23. Jungle boots worn by OH-6 Pilot in post crash fire

  24. NOMEX FLIGHT GLOVES • Insulation - Reduces heat transfer • Comfort • Sensitivity - Improves tactile identification

  25. EGRESSED quickly receiving minor injuries EGRESS delayed Holes in “favorite” gloves resulted in career ending injuries.

  26. HGU-56/P HELMETS • Custom fit by ALSE • Dual visor • CEP Modification • Ensure chin strap and nape strap are tight.

  27. Helmet from crash in Bahamas CE Pinned to floor by transmission on Helmet. Helmet saved his life.

  28. Use of visor cannot be over-stressed Same helmet as last slide it also saved his vision

  29. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE #3 • ACTION: Identify the maintenance procedures for flight clothing • CONDITION: Given a list • STANDARD: In accordance with TM 10- 8400-201-23, TM 1-8415-216- 12&P and TM 1-8415-215- 12&P

  30. MAINTAINING FLIGHT CLOTHING

  31. CARE OF THE NOMEX FLIGHT SUIT • Avoid unnecessary wear during ground duties • Avoid contact with POL products • Wash on a permanent press cycle • DO NOT BLEACH or STARCH

  32. CARE OF THE NOMEX FLIGHT SUIT • Better to hang dry • Wash and dry at temps less than 180 ° • Dry clean if necessary • NOMEX may be ironed but do not iron the Velcro tabs

  33. CARE OF NOMEX FLIGHT GLOVES • Avoid unnecessary contact with POL products (preflight) • Wash gloves with mild soap • Dry at room temp, in well ventilated area NEVER place leather palms in direct heat

  34. HGU-56P HELMETS • All maintenance performed by ALSE • Clean visors with ZEP cleaner • Do not store in POV

  35. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE #4 • ACTION: Identify the miscellaneous apparel that is safe and unsafe • CONDITION: Given a list • STANDARD: IAW AR 95-1 and AR 670-1

  36. MISCELLANEOUS APPAREL

  37. MISCELLANEOUS APPAREL Rings can cause severe injuries Metal badges can cause electrical burns Wear sunglasses on days with night flights

  38. OH-58 wire strike incident in Kosovo “Chicken Plate” saved the pilot’s life

  39. QUIZ Click on the link below to access the ALSE UPDATE 1 Quiz http://ang.quizstarpro.com Log-in and Click “Search” Tab Class Name = ALSE UPDATE 1

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