2019 MQF Flashcards
What is the maximum operating altitude of the KC-46A?
40,100 feet PA
What is the maximum takeoff and landing altitude?
9,500 feet PA
What is the maximum taxi weight of the KC-46A?
416,000 pounds
What is the maximum takeoff weight of the KC-46A?
415,000 pounds
What is the maximum zero fuel weight?
273,000 pounds
What is the basic crew of a KC-46?
1x AC, 1x Pilot, and 1x Boom Operator
Add _______ additional crew member(s) certified in passenger handling to the mission when passengers (Space A/Duty Pax) are carried on _______ leg. Add another additional crew member certified in passenger handling (two total) to the mission when over _______ passengers are carried on any leg.
1; any; 42
_______ boom operator(s) is/are required on missions with planned cargo or AE. An FB supervised by an IB is equivalent to _______ BO(s).
Two; one
The maximum FDP for a basic crew is _______ hours (_______ hours when all three autopilots are inoperative). All AAR and tactical events will be accomplished within the first _______ hours of the FDP.
16+00; 12+00; 12+00
The minimum runway length is _______ feet. The minimum runway width is _______ feet. The minimum taxiway length is _______ feet.
7,000; 147; 74
A pilot non-current in takeoff (P020), approaches (P070), landings (P190), or landing at night (P192) will _______.
Not fly unsupervised on any sortie
When lowering the forward entry door, stand clear of the door _______, as the _______ may move as the door is lowered.
Handle, handle
Although the main cargo door structure will withstand gusts up to _______ knots in the full open position, the door cannot be opened or closed against steady winds exceeding _______ knots.
65, 40
When operating with less than nominal external power delay _______ until after engines are started.
Activation of the remaining hydraulic and fuel pumps, setting trim, and checking flight controls
During the Electrical Power Up procedure, after selecting Battery switch to ON and Standby Power selector to AUTO, which lights do you verify illuminate and what light extinguishes?
MAIN BAT DISCH and APU BAT DISCH illuminate; standby bus OFF extinguishes
Do not transmit on any HF radios during/when _______.
Ground refueling operations; any personnel are within 30 feet of aircraft hull, using headsets connected to the exterior of the airplane, or in proximity to open aircraft door
During the Preliminary Preflight procedure, prior to moving the IRS Mode Selectors from OFF to NAV, how many seconds must you wait?
10
During the Preliminary Preflight procedure, when checking the status display, what specific things are mentioned that you must verify are sufficient for flight?
Oxygen pressure, hydraulic quantity, and engine oil quantity
The APU starter duty cycle is a maximum of _______ consecutive starts or attempts within a _______ minute period.
3, 60
Coordination with ground crew is required prior to which items?
Airplane movement, air refueling system operation, hydraulic system pressurization/flight control movement
Avoid weather radar operation _______.
In a hangar; within 50 feet of fueling operations or a fuel spill; when personnel are within the area normally enclosed by the aircraft nose radome
T/F: The parking brake must be set in order to check the brake wear indicators during the exterior inspection.
True
Approximately how many brake applications are possible with a fully charged brake accumulator?
4
What must be accomplished before the flight instrument check during the Preflight procedure?
Initial data and navigation data entries
The maximum allowable on-the-ground differences between Captain or F/O altitude displays and the field elevation for RVSM at sea level is _______ feet, at 5,000 feet is _______ and at 10,000 feet is _______ feet.
75; 75; 75
T/F: Standby altimeters do not meet altimeter accuracy requirements of RVSM.
True
T/F: MIL GPS is not authorized for RNP operations.
True
In order for LAIRCM initialization to complete, _______ must be loaded.
MIL GPS keys
Do not set the LAIRCM mode to _______ until all ground personnel are clear of the aircraft. Rapid movement of the LAIRCM _______ can cause injury if personnel are in close proximity.
OPR; turrets
Do not push the _______ switch on the ground. The switch causes _______.
RAM AIR TURBINE; deployment of the ram air turbine
Do not put objects between the _______ and the _______. Injury can occur when the _______ is adjusted.
Seat; aisle stand; seat
T/F: Start the Before Start procedure after the required papers are on board, and all landing gear pins are verified removed and stowed.
True
What is the ARO coordination in the pilot Before Start procedure?
Confirm ARO is ready for engine start and ensure the flight deck door is closed
T/F: If the tow bar is connected, do not pressurize the hydraulic systems until the nose gear steering is locked out.
True
Max motoring occurs when N2 acceleration is less than _______% in approximately _______ seconds.
1; 5
During engine start in sandy or dusty environments, allow maximum motoring for _______ minute(s) to help remove contaminants.
2
When operating in sandy or dusty environments, run the APU for _______ full minute(s) before using it as a bleed air source.
1
Do not increase thrust above that required to taxi until the oil temperature is a minimum of _______ degrees C.
50
Do the Aborted Engine Start checklist for what abort start conditions?
EGT does not increase by 20 seconds after fuel control switch is moved to RUN or EGT quickly nears or exceeds the start limit; no N1 rotation by 40% N2; N2 is not at idle by 2 minutes after the fuel control switch is moved to RUN; oil pressure indication is not normal by the time the engine is stabilized at idle
Stabilized fuel flow indications in excess of _______ within a few seconds after setting the fuel control switch to RUN can be an indication of an _______.
1200 pph; impending hot start
Do not use the engine anti-ice when OAT (on the ground) is above _______ degrees C.
10
Do not taxi an aircraft within _______ feet of obstructions without wing walkers monitoring clearance between aircraft and obstructions. With wing walkers, avoid taxi obstructions by at least _______ feet from any obstruction. EXCEPTION: IAW AFI 11-218, aircraft may taxi without marshallers/wing walkers at home station along locally established taxiway lines which have been measured to ensure a minimum of _______ feet clearance from any obstruction and the obstruction is permanent.
25; 10; 10
T/F: During taxi out in cold weather operations, differential thrust may be used to help maintain airplane momentum during turns.
True
During the Before Taxi procedure, after the LEFT and RIGHT ISOLATION switches are switched off, what must you verify?
ENG BLEED OFF messages not shown, engine bleed air OFF lights are extinguished
What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component?
10 knots
What is the runway slope limit?
+/- 2%
T/F: If windshear is suspected, takeoff with full-rated takeoff thrust is recommended, unless the use of a fixed derate is required to meet a dispatch performance requirement.
True
If windshear is suspected during takeoff _______.
Use Flaps 20 for optimum takeoff performance unless limited by obstacle clearance and/or climb gradient; consider increasing Vr speed to the performance limited gross weight rotation speed, not to exceed actual gross weight Vr+20 knots; use of the flight director after takeoff
T/F: Takeoffs are not recommended when slush, wet snow, or standing water depth is more than 1/2 inch or dry snow depth is more than 4 inches.
True
During LNAV and VNAV operations, verify all changes to the airplane’s _______.
Course, vertical path, thrust, speed
T/F: Before takeoff, the engine oil temperature must be above the lower amber band.
True
Which of the following is not one of the engine warm up recommendations when the engines have been shut down for more than 2 hours (there is no need to delay the takeoff for these recommendations)?
Engine oil temperature must be above the lower amber band before takeoff
Takeoff into headwinds of _______ or greater may result in _______ before the auto throttle can make final thrust adjustment. If the thrust levers do not advance to the planned takeoff thrust, manually advance the thrust levers before _______.
20 knots; THR HOLD; 80 knots
Do not use _______ without verifying that runway length and obstacles do not limit takeoff performance.
FMC generate V speeds
What is V1 defined as?
The maximum speed in the takeoff at which the pilot must take the first action (e.g., apply brakes, reduce thrust, deploy speed brakes) to stop the plane within the accelerate-stop distance; the minimum speed in the takeoff, following a failure of an engine at which the pilot can continue the takeoff and achieve the required height above the surface takeoff surface within the takeoff distance
Takeoff performance assumed the engine failure or event occurs _______ second(s) before V1. In a runway limited situation, this means the airplane reaches a height of _______ feet over the end of the runway if the decision is to continue the takeoff.
1; 35
After takeoff, the autopilot must not be engaged below _______ feet AGL.
200
For takeoff, EMCON 4 must remain _______ until climbing through 400 feet AGL. For landing, EMCON 4 must remain _______ below 1000 feet above field elevation during approach and landing.
OFF
With all engines operating, what are the general pilot “Q” tolerances for heading, airspeed, and altitude?
Heading: +/- 5 degrees; Airspeed + 10/-5 knots; Altitude: +/- 100 feet