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Static Electricity and Its Dangers

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What is a common means of producing a static charge as mentioned in the text?

Watching TV

Cooking food

Reading a book

Removing items of clothing (correct)

What is the requirement for combustion to occur?

Fuel vapors, air (oxygen), and an ignition source (correct)

Fuel, electricity, and music

Fuel vaporizers, air conditioning, and a vacuum

Fuel vapors, water, and light

How can protection against static charge buildup be obtained?

By increasing the friction between materials

By ignoring the issue

By creating more static charges

By dissipating static charges through proper connections to the ground or effective bonding (correct)

What can cause the ignition of fuel vapors according to the text?

A spark or flame Signup and view all the answers

What are stray currents as defined in the text?

Electrical currents flowing through paths other than their intended circuits Signup and view all the answers

What effect does humidity have on the electrostatic hazard of clothing materials?

Increases the electrostatic hazard Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised to not remove any garment while in the refueling area?

To prevent excessive static charge buildup Signup and view all the answers

How do insulated footwear affect the dissipation of static charges to the ground?

Prevents dissipation of static charges Signup and view all the answers

Why should personnel avoid touching connector pins or jacks when handling avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)?

Avoid direct contact with sensitive electronic components Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred contact/equalization point personnel should touch before handling LRUs?

Inside the applicable avionics bay Signup and view all the answers