F/A-18E/F Aircraft Crash Rescue

Fire Fighting InformationFire Fighting Information

January 2006

Table of Contents Special Tools and Equipment 1 General Aircraft Information 1 Airframe Materials 2 Aircraft Danger Areas 2 Cockpit entry 3 Emergency Entry 4 Canopy Safety 5 Engine Shutdown 6 APU Shutdown 6 Battery Disconnect 7 Seat Safety and Crew Release 8-9

General InformationDESCRIPTION. The F/A-18E is a one crew member aircraft. The F/A-18F is a two crew member aircraft. The aircraft is powered by two F414-GE-400 turbofan engines with afterburner.The aircraft has a variable camber mid wing with leading edge extensions. The two vertical stabilizers are angled out-board 20 °from vertical. The wings have a leading and trailing edge flap system to provide the desired aircraft performance and stabil-ity characteristics. The dual rud-der and rudder actuator system provides directional control during flight.

The auxiliary power unit (APU) and airframe mounted accessory drive (AMAD) provide onboard power for engine starting, electrical system operation, hydraulic system opera-tion, and fuel system operation. In addition, the APU provides air to the environmental control systems during ground testing.

MISSION. The F/A-18E/F is designed for Air-To-Air (A/A)and Air-To-Ground (A/G)weapon deliv-ery. A/A and A/G stores can be loaded on the eleven weapon sta-tions. Armament also includes the

M61A2 20MM gun system. Store capability includes conventional/nuclear capabilities. Mission range may be extended by loading exter-nal fuel tanks on the pylons for weapon stations. Fuel tanks may be loaded on weapon stations 3,4,6,8 and 9.

MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION. The airframe is primarily made of alu-minum. Carbon/epoxy composite is used for many skins and doors. Titanium is also used for skins and

doors. Where maximum strength is required, beta annealed bar, plate, and forgings are used. High strength steel is used in the landing and arresting gear. Hydraulic tube assemblies are titanium.

Special Tools and Equipment

Detail Aircraft Information

Power Rescue SawCrash Axe3/8 Inch Socket Wrench

JP-5/JP-8 Fuel (Total useable and trapped)F/A-18E Internal = 2199 gallons F/A-18F Internal = 2060 gallonsExternal Tanks = 480 gallons each

MIL-L-23699 Lubricating Oil TotalEngine Oil (MIL-L-23699) 5.5 gallons per engine (X2) = 11.0 gallons AMAD Oil (MIL-L-23699) 1.7 gallons per AMAD (X2) = 3.4 gallonsAPU Oil (MIL-L-23699) 0.7 gallon = 0.7 gallonTotal per aircraft = 15.1 gallons

MIL-PRF-83282 Hydraulic Oil TotalHS1 (1250 cu in) = 5.41 gallons HS2 (2375 cu in) = 10.28 gallonsTotal Hydraulic System HS1 + HS2 = 15.69 gallonsArresting Gear Actuator Damper (120 cc) = 0.03 gallonNose Strut (248 cu in) = 1.51 gallonsMLG Shock Absorber (205 cu in) = 0.9 gallon (X2) = 1.78 gallons Total per aircraft = 18.57 gallons

VVL800 Preservation Oil TotalNLG Drag Brace (245 cu in) = 1.06 gallons

MIL-PRF-87252 Coolant (RADAR Liquid Cooling System) TotalPre-Lot 26 with APG-73 Radar: (1321 cu in) = 5.7 gallonsLot 26 and up with APG-73 Radar: (1830 cu in) = 7.9 gallonsLot 26 and up with AESA Radar: (1480 cu in) = 6.4 gallons

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R WingFuel Tank

Dry Bay Fire Extinguisher Cartridges: Hazardous Material Classification Code 1.4 Net explosive weight of 0.43 pounds (X6) = 2.55 pounds

Fuel TankNo 4

Right VentTank

R VerticalStabilizerVent Tank

L VerticalStabilizerVent Tank

LeftVent Tank

L WingFuel Tank

Fuel TankNo 3

Fuel TankNo 2

Fuel TankNo 1

NitrogenReceiver

Both Sides

FUEL

HYDRAULIC FLUID

ENGINE OIL

OXYGEN

EXPLOSIVES

COMPRESSED GAS

HYDRAULIC FLUID/COMPRESSED GAS

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, COMPRESSED GASES AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

Various Ordnance, Bomb Racks, and Ejector Cartridges

Chaff/Flare Dispensers (4 Dispensers) (Two Left

and Two Right Side

Oxygen Concentrator (OBOGS)

Emer BrakeAccumulator

Gun Ammo

NLG ShockStrut

NLG Tires

External Fuel Tanks, Various Ordnance, Bomb Racks, and Ejector Cartridges

MLGTires

L/R MLGShockAbsorbers

APU

AMADSEngine Oil

Tanks

L/R AIM-9Sidewinder

Missiles

Various Ordnance

Bomb Racks, and Ejector Cartridges

Arresting HookActuator/Damper

Fire Extinguisher and Cartridges

Hydraulic System Reservoir 1 and2

ALE-50/50ADispenser

APUAccumulatorL/R AIM-7/120

Missiles andEjector Cartridges

EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

(VIEW LOOKING UP)

Dry Bay Extinguishers

Airframe Materials

Aircraft Danger Areas

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AluminumSteelTitaniumCarbon EpoxyOther

RadiationFwd 140˚ Arc-140 ft

Inlet SuctionIdle - 9 ftMax - 25 ft

Turbine Blade FailureOutboard BetweenWing and Stabilizer

APU Exhaust12 ft Aft of the Main LandingGear Under Fuselage

Engine ExhaustIdle - 100 ftMax - 900 ft

Nose Gun2˚ Pattern Fwdof Gun

Missile Forward ZoneAIM - 9Fwd 317 ftAIM - 7 Fwd 34 ft

CanopyEjection Seat

DFIRS Missile ExhaustAft of Wing Station - 168 ft

Cockpit EntryNormal EntryThe canopy is electronically oper-ated. To open canopy, press the center button on door 9. This releases door 9 and exposes the normal canopy control switch. Hold the switch in the up position until canopy is fully open.

Manual EntryIf the normal system fails, the can-opy can be opened manually by inserting a 3/8 inch drive socket wrench or breaker bar into the manual open receptacle and rotat-ing counterclockwise. it takes 35 turns to fully open the canopy on single-seat aircraft and 112 turns on two-seat aircraft.

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External Canopy Switch

Door 9

Emergency EntryThe aircraft has an acrylic plastic canopy and may be broken with an axe. To avoid canopy fracture, spray with CO2 to make it brittle and easier to brake.

The acrylic plastic canopy material may be cut from the frame using a power rescue saw. Cut along the canopy frame.

Canopy jettisonRocket Motors(1 Each Side)

Door 9

WARNINGDo not cut into canopy metal frame. The canopy jettison rocket motors are mounted on the frame and will cause serious injury or death if ignited by the axe or power rescue blade.

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Canopy SafetyCanopy has dual rocket motors mounted on canopy frame. With canopy open, rescue personnel may be seriously injured if rocket motors are ignited.

Normal SafingIf canopy safing pins are unavail-able, use alternate quick discon-nect method. (Page 7)

To safety Canopy Unlatch Thruster and Canopy Rocket Motors, INSERT safety pin if available, into Canopy Jettison Handle.

Note: Insert safety pin with jettison lever forward.

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Canopy Safe handle for rear cockpit

Fire Warning Light

Battery Switch

To semi-isolate the battery, place the battery position to the OFF position.

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APU Emergency Shutdown SwitchPlace the switch (in the left side of nose wheelwell) to SHUTDOWN

Battery Disconnect

Engine Shutdown

APU Shutdown

The engines may be shutdown by the throttles or fuel shutoff valve controls.

ThrottlesRaise the finger lifts and move the throttles full aft to the OFF posi-tion.

Fuel Shutoff Valve ControlsEnsure that the battery switch is ON, lift guard and press the left and right FIRE warning lights. A time delay of approximately 30 seconds or less (with engines at MIL thru IDLE) may be expected before engine shutdown occurs.

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)The APU switch may be shutdown by the APU switch in the cockpit or the APU emergency shutdown switch in the left side of the nose wheelwell.

Fire Warning Light

APU Switch

Finger LiftsFWD

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Seat Safety and Crew Release

Rotate emergency release control handle up to safety the seat and release the leg garter withdrawal lines.

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Release lap belt Koch fitting.

Connectors Joined

A. Raise Cover

B. Depress Locking Bar Down

C. Separate Connectors

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WARNING SAFETY THE SEAT

Remove oxygen mask to pre-vent pilot suffocation

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Release parachute Koch fitting

3.

Disconnect oxygen hose and mic cord by pulling apart.

Disconnect anti-G suit hose by pulling apart.

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Connectors Joined

A. Raise Cover

A. Grasp Connector

B. Pull Up Knurled Disconnect

B. Depress Locking Bar Down

C. Separate Connectors

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Prepared By:The Boeing Company Field Service Technical Support (Aircraft Information) Aviation Life Support Systems (Crew Rescue Information) Please contact your local Boeing Field Service Office for additional information or copies of this booklet.Boeing has an emergency response program called “Conference Hotel” (USAF) or called “Conference X-Ray” (USN/USMC) to provide units with engineering and test pilot expertise during airborne emergencies. This 24 hour a day service is available by calling (866)543-5444 toll free or commercial (314) 232-9999. Callers may also contact the regional DSN operator at DSN 693-1110 and ask to be connected to the Boeing STL operator at (314) 232-9999. It can also be used overseas via long distance phone lines or MARS radio patches. When the Boeing operator answers, callers must identify themselves and request Conference Hotel or Conference X-Ray assistance. The operator will ask for specific information to identify the appropriate Boeing personal to respond. Conference Hotel or Conference X-Ray is available to assist in airborne emer-gencies only. Do not utilize this capability as a part of pre-mishap drills.