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Difficulty: MediumDirect Fact Retrieval

During scheduled maintenance of runway arresting gear systems, technicians must inspect the synthetic nylon purchase tape for structural wear and environmental degradation. The purchase tape must be removed from service immediately if the thickness drops below 0.28 inches or if edge fraying exceeds 0.5 inches. Furthermore, tape segments located within 15 feet of the runway centerline require ultrasonic integrity testing every 90 days due to friction and heat from landing aircraft tires.

According to the passage, which condition requires technicians to remove the purchase tape from service immediately?

  1. A
    The tape segment is situated within 15 feet of the runway centerline
  2. The measured thickness of the tape falls below 0.28 inchesAnswer
  3. C
    The tape completes 90 days of continuous runway deployment
  4. D
    The tape absorbs direct heat from landing aircraft tires

Answer

The measured thickness of the tape falls below 0.28 inches
The passage explicitly states that the purchase tape must be removed from service immediately if its thickness drops below 0.28 inches (or if edge fraying exceeds 0.5 inches).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Scan the passage for keywords related to the question prompt, specifically 'removed from service immediately'.
Identified the second sentence: 'The purchase tape must be removed from service immediately if the thickness drops below 0.28 inches or if edge fraying exceeds 0.5 inches.'
Direct fact retrieval requires locating the exact sentence that addresses the specific trigger or condition asked in the question.
2
Compare the retrieved conditions against the provided answer choices.
The statement specifying that the tape thickness falls below 0.28 inches matches the explicit criteria given in the passage.
The correct response must strictly mirror the factual conditions explicitly stated without relying on assumptions.

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Direct Fact Retrieval
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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