Chapter Two Aircraft Overview

CHAPTER TWO

AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW

200. INTRODUCTION

This chapter discusses the overall layout of the aircraft with emphasis on egress. The discussion

highlights door location and operation, as well as the operation of the seats, oxygen system, and

emergency equipment. Your familiarization with the location and operation of these components

may be the determining factor in a life or death situation for both the crew and yourself. You

will be required to demonstrate a solid understanding of this topic prior to your first flight.

Utilize the most current version of the T.O. 1T-1A-1 Flight Manual to reference the sections

throughout this chapter.

201. ENABLING OBJECTIVE

Recall the basic description, location, and operation of aircraft's doors, hatches, crew seating

system, oxygen system, and survival equipment.

202. ENABLING STEPS

Recall the operation of the crew entrance door.

Recall the operation of the crew escape hatch.

Recall the operation of the crew seats.

Recall the operation and limitations of the oxygen system.

Recall the location and function of the emergency equipment.

203. THE AIRCRAFT

The T-1A is built by Beech Aircraft and is designed for all-weather training operations at both

high and low altitudes. Each student will conduct both ANAV and VNAV training flights in the

T-1A during the intermediate phase of JUNT. The normal training crew during Intermediate

Flight Training at Pensacola NAS consists of three crewmembers: one P, one Instructor

Navigator, and one Student. Depending on student load, there may be more than one student in

the aircraft during a training flight. On these flights, the additional students will occupy the

passenger seats until instructed otherwise.

All students must be thoroughly familiar with the location and operation of the aircraft's doors

and hatches, crew seating systems, and oxygen system. The following paragraphs detail

operation of these systems and are designed to supplement the assigned readings in the T.O. 1T-

1A-1 to provide a basic understanding essential for the safe conduct of flight and during

emergency egress.

AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW

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