CADS/PADS Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are CADS and PADS?

Explosive compositions

Life Support Systems

Energetic devices that employ explosive compositions (correct)

Aerodynamic devices

Examples of CADS and PADS include?

Aircraft Ejection and Life Support

What is the CADS and PADS Data Sheet?

TM 43-0001-39

What does FCDC stand for?

Flexible Confined Detonating Cord Signup and view all the answers

What does SMDC stand for?

Shielded Mild Detonating Cord Signup and view all the answers

What does WCA stand for?

Window Cutting Assemblies Signup and view all the answers

Impulse cartridges can be used for?

Bomb Racks Signup and view all the answers

What functions do thrusters serve?

Release cargo hooks for aerial delivery systems and unlock canopy for escape systems Signup and view all the answers

Thrusters consist of: ______

Firing Mechanism, Pressure Cartridge, Chamber, Piston Signup and view all the answers

__ _is the period of time (from the _) an item can remain serviceable within its _____ sealed container.

Shelf Life, manufacture, hermetically Signup and view all the answers

__ _ life is the period of time a CAD or PAD is allowed to be used after its hermetically sealed container is _____; however, the installed life expiration date shall never exceed the shelf life expiration date.

Installed life, open Signup and view all the answers

What is service life?

The period of time during which a CAD or PAD can be used with an ensured high degree of reliability. Signup and view all the answers

Items listed as on condition (OC) may not have an assigned shelf or an assigned installed life. Replace the item when worn or defective.

True Signup and view all the answers

DD Form 1574 (yellow tag) is the __________ Tag.

Serviceable (CC-C) Signup and view all the answers

What is DD Form 1576 (blue tag)?

Test/Modification Tag (CC-D) Signup and view all the answers

DD Form 1577-2 (green tag) is the _____ Tag.

Unserviceable (Reparable) CC-E, F, G Signup and view all the answers

DD Form 1577 (red tag) is the _ ________ Tag.

Unserviceable (Condemned) CC-H, P, S Signup and view all the answers

All _________lots of ammunition are identified using DD Form 1575, Tag - Materiel (brown tag).

suspended- CC- J, K, L, M, N, Q, R, W Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CADS and PADS Overview

CADS (Countermeasure Airborne Device Systems) and PADS (Pyrotechnic Airborne Device Systems) are energetic devices that utilize explosive compositions, critical for life-saving operations.

Examples and Applications

Notable examples of CADS and PADS include Aircraft Ejection Seats and Life Support Systems.
Impulse cartridges are designed for use with Bomb Racks and other payload mechanisms.

Regulatory and Documentation

The CADS and PADS Data Sheet is documented in TM 43-0001-39, serving as an official reference for these devices.
Each type of tag (DD Form 1574, 1576, 1577-2, and 1577) signifies different statuses of equipment (serviceable, test/modification, unserviceable (reparable), unserviceable (condemned)).

Key Components and Terminology

FCDC stands for Flexible Confined Detonating Cord, used in various detonating applications.
SMDC denotes Shielded Mild Detonating Cord, offering a more protected detonating option.
WCA refers to Window Cutting Assemblies, utilized in specialized cutting applications.

Thrusters Functionality

Thrusters are used for operational tasks, such as releasing cargo hooks in aerial delivery systems and unlocking canopies in escape systems.
Components of thrusters include a firing mechanism, pressure cartridge, chamber, and piston.

Lifecycle and Maintenance

Shelf life refers to the duration an item remains serviceable within its hermetically sealed container, starting from the manufacture date.
Installed life signifies the period a CAD or PAD can be utilized after opening its sealed container—cannot exceed the shelf life expiration date.
Service life refers to the time a CAD or PAD can be reliably operated with confidence in its functionality.
Items classified as "on condition" (OC) lack assigned shelf or installed life; replacement occurs when they show wear or defects.

Tagging System for Equipment Status

DD Form 1574 (yellow tag) denotes Serviceable status (CC-C).
DD Form 1576 (blue tag) indicates Test or Modification status (CC-D).
DD Form 1577-2 (green tag) signifies Unserviceable, Reparable status (CC-E, F, G).
DD Form 1577 (red tag) represents Unserviceable, Condemned status (CC-H, P, S).

Ammunition and Materiel Tagging

All suspended lots of ammunition are recorded using DD Form 1575, also known as the Materiel Tag (brown tag).

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Test your knowledge on CADS and PADS with these flashcards. Learn about their definitions, examples, and related terminologies. Perfect for those studying energetic devices and life-saving items.