1C-130J-1 Flight Maual

Question 1

Provisions for how many liferafts on the C-130? How many people is each liferaft rated for?

Answer 1

Provisions for four liferafts, 20 people each for a max accommodation of 80. (1-A-3)

Question 2

Wingspan of the C-130J

Answer 2

132ft 7in (1-A-6)

Question 3

Length of the C-130J

Answer 3

97ft 9in (1-A-6)

Question 4

Height of the C-130J

Answer 4

38ft 11in (1-A-6)

Question 5

When should the shoulder harness inertia reel lock be in the “LOCKED” position?

Answer 5

If crash landing is anticipated (1-A-25)

Question 6

How many liferaft release handles and where are they located?

Answer 6

6 liferaft release handles.
Two on the flight station bulkhead below the escape hatch
two on the fuselage stricter aft of the right paratroop door
Two on the wing upper surface inboard of their respective liferaft compartments

Question 7

How many survival vests and where are they located?

Answer 7

12 survival vest, located on the right side of the cargo compartment forward bulkhead (1-A-32)

Question 8

How many first aid kits are in the standard configuration and what are their location? How many can be installed in the aircraft?

Answer 8

Standard configuration is 12 first aid kits. 2 in the flight station and 10 in the cargo compartment. There are provisions for 22 first aid kits. (1-A-32)

Question 9

How many hand axes and location?

Answer 9

2 hand axes
One located on the aft side of the forward bulkhead of the cargo compartment
One located aft of the left paratroop door.
(1-A-33)

Question 10

Fire extinguisher quantity and location

Answer 10

Four fire extinguishers
One on the flight station aft bulkhead
One on the cargo compartment forward bulkhead
One at the rear of the left wheel well
One aft of the left paratroop door
(1-A-34)

Question 11

ELT frequencies and times

Answer 11

Transmits 121.5, 243, and 406
The 121.5 and 243 transmissions continue until the battery is depleted
The 406 transmitter operates for 24 hours and then shuts down
(1-A-34)

Question 12

Cockpit Voice Recorder memory

Answer 12

Records a minimum of 30 minutes of audio from the cockpit area microphone and the pilot and copilot individual ICS microphone channels. (1-A-35)

Question 13

Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) memory

Answer 13

Continuous record of the most recent 25hrs of airplane system operation and flight data.
(1-A-35)

Question 14

Crew entrance Jettison Handle location

Answer 14

Yellow handle located on the ceiling of the flight station
(1-A-38)

Question 15

Ramp Manual Control Knob positions

Answer 15

1 - used to unlatch the ramp up locks
2 - used to lower the ramp
3N - deenergized neutral position
4 - used to raise the ramp
5 - used to lock the up locks
6N - deenergized neutral position - should be left in this position when closed and not being operated
(1-A-55)

Question 16

How to verify status of cargo door uplock

Answer 16

Each cargo door uplock has an indicator that is a black metallic flag with a yellow dot. When the cargo door is open and locked in the up position, the flag will swing down to provide a visual indication. (1-A-58)

Question 17

Critical phases of flight

Answer 17

All ground operations involving taxi’
Takeoff, approach, and landing
1000ft prior to reaching assigned altitude during climb/descent
Flight operations below 5000ft AGL, except when in cruise flight
As directed by the AC
(2-A-3)

Question 18

Head up Operation - Data Entries

Answer 18

Taxi - while in motion, entries by the copilot. While stopped and parking brake set either pilot may make entries.

Climb - Data entry by the PM

Cruise - Data entry by either pilot; however, do not allow data entry to consume the attention of both pilots at the same time.

(2-A-4)

Question 19

Battery voltage limits

Answer 19

Minimum battery voltage allowed for takeoff is 24VDC
Replace battery if voltage is less than 22VDC
If between 22 and 24, recharge (in airplane) or replace the battery.

Recharging the battery can take up to 30 minutes
(2-A-25)

Question 20

APU shuts off with no associated ACAWS?

Answer 20

If this occurs, maintenance is required prior to APU restart
(2-A-26)

Question 21

ESS DC BUS OVERLOAD (A) ACAWS during APU start

Answer 21

No maintenance action is required unless the ACAWS message is coupled with a Tranformer Rectifier (TR) failure and/or another bus fail ACAWS message.

(2-A-26)

Question 22

APU bleed air valve limits

Answer 22

APU must be on speed and warmed up a minimum of 1 minute prior to selecting OPEN on the bleed air valve

During cold weather (0 degrees or below) APU must be on speed for 4 minutes

(2-A-28)

Question 23

Air conditioning panel setup for Cold Weather (Power up checks)

Answer 23

Switch flight deck and cargo compartment air conditioning to AUTO and set temp as desired.

Switch the cross flow valve to manual operation and full open

After 2 minutes, switch the cross flow valve to AUTO and underfloor heat to Heat/FAN.

Open gaspers and foot warmers.

(2-A-28)

Question 24

No GPS position is displayed (Power up checks)

Answer 24

Restart GPS by pressing the EGI 1 (or 2) RECYCLE key from the AMU, NAV SELECT, EGI POWER page.
(2-A-29)

Question 25

Current position is different from indicated navigation position

Answer 25

Realignment is required. Refer to CNI-MS Operator Manual 1C-130J-1-4
(2-A-29)

Question 26

Oxygen Mask Check

Answer 26

Supply lever - off
Diluted lever - 100% oxygen
Attempt to breathe
Supply lever - on
Emergency toggle lever - emergency
Breath normally for a minimum of three cycles
Emergency toggle lever - normal
Breathe normally for three cycles
ICS check
(2-A-42)

Question 27

AIR COND systems prior to engine start

Answer 27

For normal operations, turn off at least one AIR COND system prior to engine start.

During hot weather (OAT is >35C (95F)) or low air density conditions, turn off both AIR COND systems prior to engine start. This will prevent momentary APU OVERTEMP (C).
(2-A-44)

Question 28

LSGI switch lights do not illuminate

Answer 28

Reset the associated FADEC and reselect LOW
(2-A-44)

Question 29

Propeller Control Switches (before engine start)

Answer 29

If engine oil temp before start is <0C, select FEATHER just prior to starting that engine. Without a positive feather command, the propeller would begin to unfeather during the start as it does normally
(2-A-45)

Operate the engine in Hotel mode until the oil temperature is above 15C and rising

When discontinuing four engine Hotel mode operations following a cold weather start, select at least two symmetrical propeller control switches to normal at the same time.

Observe normal start limits, except NG must be 60% or higher and NP should be between 15% and 30%
(2-A-48)

Question 30

On the ground, fuel has been sprayed into the engine with no ignition

Answer 30

Motor the engine for at least 30 seconds. On subsequent start, it is acceptable to have flames out the tailpipe for a few seconds due to residual fuel.
(2-A-46)

Question 31

Minimum Bleed Air pressure for start

Answer 31

22 psi
(2-A-46)

Question 32

New propeller installed on aircraft (engine start)

Answer 32

Allow up to 2 minutes after NG is on speed for onset propeller rotation.
(2-A-46)

Question 33

Motoring the engine

Answer 33

Place the engine start switch to MOTOR. The engine start switch can be moved from STOP to MOTOR after an aborted start before NG reaches zero. The Fire handle must be in to allow the MOTOR operation.
(2-A-47)

Question 34

Monitor MGT during start

Answer 34

If MGT rapidly approaches or exceeds 807C, pull the fire handle and then place the engine start switch to STOP before the MGT HI Warning or the HOT START (C) occurs. (2-A-47)

Question 35

Engine Start ACAWS indications

Answer 35

ENG FIRE 1 (2, 3, or 4) warning
ENG 1 (2, 3, or 4) MGT HI warning
START VLV 1 (2, 3, or 4) OPEN warning
ENG 1 (2, 3, or 4) FLAMEOUT caution
ENG 1 (2, 3, or 4) NO LIGHTOFF advisory
ENG 1 (2, 3, or 4) STAGNATED START advisory
(2-A-47)

Question 36

During engine start, if any of the following conditions occur, place the ENGINE START switch to STOP

Answer 36

No NG within NG 10 seconds after actuation of the ENGINE START switch to START

No indication of engine oil pressure within 15 seconds of NG rotation

No indication of gearbox oil pressure within 15 seconds of NP rotation

Torching (visible fire in the tailpipe for more than a few seconds), sparks in the exhaust or excessive smoke

Question 37

Engine anti-ice switch (Before Taxi)

Answer 37

Engine anti-ice should be on is OAT is less then or equal to 10C with visible moisture.

If engine anti-ice is selected to on, set CNI-MU told page to ALL BLEED.
(2-A-50)

Question 38

Engine anti-ice is required and pressure altitude is greater than 3,000ft (Before taxi checklist)

Answer 38

Consider operating with engine anti-ice on for a minimum of 3 minutes to stabilize engine temperatures before applying takeoff power

Consider reducing the bleed air requirement during takeoff by selecting the AIR COND CARGO COMPT POWER switch to OFF and UNDERFLOOR switch to FAN
(2-A-51)

Question 39

Pusher Test Fail

Answer 39

A 5-minute cool-down period is required between stick pusher activations to prevent damage to the stick pusher activator.
(2-A-51)

2 failed tests = NO GO

Question 40

UNDERFLOOR switch - HEAT/FAN (Before Taxi Checks)

Answer 40

If the differential pressure increases above 0.4 inHg and UNDERFLOOR switch is set to HEAT/FAN, set the switch to FAN.
(2-A-52)

Question 41

Prop Control Cycle (before Taxi checks)

Answer 41

Required when the starting oil temperature is <0C Oil temperature must be > 45C before propeller controls are cycled.

Power Levers - LSGI, GND IDLE
Prop Control Switch - Feather to Normal (three times)
(2-A-54)

Question 42

Brake use while taxiing

Answer 42

Excessive or prolonged use of the brakes, especially at heavy weight, can result in overheating of the wheel and brake assemblies with possible brake failure and/or brake fire. For most taxi operations, thrust changes, instead of brakes, should be used to control taxi speed.
(2-A-56)

Question 43

Fusible Plug

Answer 43

Device designed to melt at 390 C to deflate the tire.

Fusible plug release is likely after the second consecutive full antiskid braking operation above 130,000lb. Fusible plug release is unlikely to occur with a single aborted takeoff at gross weights up to 175,000lb

(2-A-57)

Question 44

If nose landing gear becomes obstructed while taxing

Answer 44

Thrust levels with brakes released shall be limited to no more than 2,585 HP per motor. If the airplane does not move, the gear obstruction shall be cleared before further attempts to move the airplane.
(5-27)

Question 45

Taxing when gross weights exceed 155,000lb

Answer 45

Regardless of runway terrain conditions, nose wheel limit is 20 degrees left or right of center mark.
(5-27)

Taxi and takeoff are permissible only on surfaces where qualities of smoothness and freedom from dips, depressions, and holes are comparable to those of a major airfield

Maximum taxi speed of 10 kts

Taxi shortest distance possible

Use minimum braking while turning

Limit nose gear steering angle to 20 degrees

Avoid abrupt or hard uneven application of brakes
(5-28)

Question 46

Rough surface taxi

Answer 46

Taxiing over rough surfaces should be avoided. If unavoidable, exercise caution and limit taxi speed to maximum of 10kt.

Question 47

Minimum space required for turning

Answer 47

169 ft 8 in with the nose gear turned to the maximum of 60 degrees
(2-A-58)

Question 48

Two engine taxi

Answer 48

When taxing with two symmetrical engines shut down or in hotel mode, the remaining engines must be in LSGI or normal ground idle. If the remaining two engines are in LSGI, the AUX pump switch shall be on and EMER BRAKE SEL switch set to EMER to ensure adequate brake pressure.

(2-A-58)

Question 49

Taxing in high winds

Answer 49

30kt, 90 degree crosswinds = nose wheel steering and rudder control

Taxing in winds up to 60kts = requires all four engines and coordinated use of nose wheel steering, rudder, differential braking, and differential power. Use of aileron and elevator may also be required to keep the airplane level.

Turns should be performed at slow speed
(2-A-59)

Question 50

APU cool-down prior to selecting STOP

Answer 50

Allow 1 minute cool down after APU bleed air is closed prior to selecting APU to STOP
(2-A-61)

Question 51

APU does not shutdown immediately after the APU switch is placed to STOP

Answer 51

The 110 percent over speed switch is defective. The APU will shut down 5 seconds after the APU control switch is placed to STOP. If this occurs, the APU cannot be started and crews should consider mission impacts. (2-A-61)

Question 52

WING/EMP (before takeoff checklist)

Answer 52

Anti-ice/de-ice: The ACAWS message appears and remains on for 90 seconds during the test. At the end of the test a HEAT FAIL message will occur for any zones not heated and a VERT TAIL BOOST FAIL, if the vert tail boot failed to operate.

If OAT is above 21C (70F) wait 10 minutes before repeating test to prevent overheating the vertical tail.

The test requires four engines in normal ground idle
(2-A-62)

Question 53

MC TOLD above 8,000ft field elevation

Answer 53

For altitudes higher than 8,000ft field elevation, MC TOLD data for obstacle clearance or terrain clearance are invalid and should not be used.
(2-A-65)

Question 54

Nuisance PROP 1(2, 3, or 4) LO PITCH STOP FAIL (W) ACAWS

Answer 54

To identify the nuisance ACAWS, prior to departure, place power levers to FLT IDLE for greater than 30 seconds. This check remains valid until the power levers are moved into the ground range
(2-A-65)

Question 55

Carbon Brakes - brake creep

Answer 55

With brakes full applied and engines at maximum power, forward movement at 4 fps (2.4kts) or less is acceptable. If indicated ground speed is 3kt or greater, abort the takeoff.

One reattempt may be accomplished. The increased heat from the aborted takeoff should increase static braking effectiveness for the subsequent takeoff attempt.

When verification of required static brake performance is desired before takeoff, all engines should be set to reduced power at 3,300HP while hold the brakes at maximum pedal deflection. If the aircraft moves forward at reduced power setting, maintenance action is required prior to flight.

Brake creep may be accounted for by reducing the runway available by 40ft
(2-A-66)

Question 56

Positive rate of climb

Answer 56

An increasing barometric altimeter and a positive vertical velocity can be used to verify a positive rate of climb

The radar altimeter passing 15ft can also be used to verify a positive rate of climb.
(2-A-73)