Aircraft

Question 1

The “N” (as in Ng, Nr, Np) stands for ___?

Answer 1

RPM

Question 2

What is Nr?

Answer 2

Rotor RPM

Question 3

What is Np?

Answer 3

Power Turbine RPM

Question 4

What is TGT?

Answer 4

Turbine Gas Temp

Question 5

What is Ng?

Answer 5

Gas turbine RPM

Question 6

“Q” stands for

Answer 6

Torque

Question 7

Describe the primary mission and capability of the 60M series helicopter.

Answer 7

Tactical transport of troops, medical evacuation, cargo, and reconnaissance.

Primary capability is MEDEVAC.

Question 8

What is the diameter of the main rotor?

Answer 8

53’ 8”

Question 9

What is the diameter of the tail rotor?

Answer 9

11’

Question 10

What is the clearance of the main rotor?

Answer 10

7’ 7” stationary

9’ 5” turning

Question 11

What is the clearance of the tail rotor?

Answer 11

11’

Question 12

What is the clearance of the helicopter fuselage?

Answer 12

1’ 7”

Question 13

What is the overall helicopter length?

Answer 13

64’ 11”

Question 14

The tail rotor is canted at what angle?

Answer 14

20 deg

Question 15

What is the height of the helicopter? What is the highest point?

Answer 15

16’ 11”

Tail rotor

Question 16

How are errors with the APU identified?

Answer 16

BITE codes

Question 17

What is the WOW switch and where is it located?

Answer 17

Weight on Wheels switch - enables or disables certain functions when there is weight on main landing gear

Left main gear.

Question 18

What kind of protective armor does the helicopter have?

Answer 18

Protection from 7.62 for the pilots from the side, back, and below

Question 19

What position must crew seats be in during takeoff, landing, and taxing?

Answer 19

Upright, facing fully forward. This is the only position to provide crash protection.