Aircraft Limitations and Info (PC-12) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the PC-12’s wing span?

A

16.3 m

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2
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What is the PC-12’s wheel span?

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4.6 m

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3
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V rotate (MTOW, Flaps 15 and 30)

A

VR (flaps 15°) - 83 KIAS

VR (flaps 30°) - 76 KIAS

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4
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Climb Speeds

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VX - 123 KIAS
VY - 130 KIAS @ sea level
VY - 120 KIAS @ 20,000

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5
Q

Recommended climb speed in pusher ice mode

A

Flaps 0° (pusher ice mode) - 138 KIAS

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6
Q

Recommended holding pattern speed range for flight into know icing conditions

A

145 - 175 KIAS

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7
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Vo

A

Vo - 163 KIAS

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8
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Max Flap extended (VFE)

A

Max Flap extended (VFE)
Flaps - 15° 165 KIAS
Flaps - 30° 130 KIAS

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9
Q

Maximum Landing Gear

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Maximum Landing Gear
Operating (VLO) - 180 KIAS
Extended (VLE) - 240 KIAS

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10
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Landing Approach (MLW)

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Landing Approach (MLW)
Flaps 0° - 118 KIAS
Flaps 15° - 98 KIAS
Flaps 30° - 89 KIAS
Flaps 40° - 84 KIAS
Flaps 0° - 140 KIAS (pusher ice mode)
Flaps 15° - 111 KIAS (pusher ice mode)
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11
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Balked Landing Go-Around (MLW)

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Balked Landing Go-Around (MLW)
TO/PWR, Flaps - 15° - 97 KIAS
TO/PWR, Flaps - 30° - 86 KIAS
TO/PWR, Flaps - 40° - 85 KIAS
TO/PWR, Flaps - 0° - 137 KIAS (pusher ice mode)
TO/PWR, Flaps - 15° - 110 KIAS (pusher ice mode)

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12
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Maximum Operating Maneuvering (VO)

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Maximum Operating Maneuvering (VO)
10,450 lbs - 163 KIAS
9039 lbs - 151 KIAS
7500 lbs - 137 KIAS
6170 lbs - 124 KIAS
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13
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Best Glide (Prop feathered)

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Best Glide (Prop feathered)
10,450 lbs - 119 KIAS
9039 lbs - 112 KIAS
7720 lbs - 104 KIAS
6400 lbs - 95 KIAS
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14
Q
Min landing approach speed with residual ice on airframe (after failure of)
Pneumatic Deice Boots (max 0° flap) 
AOA sensor deice
and/or
Pitot static deice
and/or 
Pusher Ice Mode (max 0° flap)
A
Min landing approach speed with residual ice on airframe (after failure of)
Pneumatic Deice Boots (max 0° flap) 143 KIAS
AOA sensor deice 114 KIAS
and/or
Pitot static deice 114 KIAS
and/or 
Pusher Ice Mode 114 KIAS
(max 0° flap)
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15
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CAS Messages
Warning Message (Red) 
Caution Message (Amber) 
Advisory Message (Cyan)
Status Message (White)
A
CAS Messages
Warning Message (Red) - requires immediate corrective action
Caution Message (Amber) - requires attention but not an immediate reaction
Advisory Message (Cyan) - indicates a system condition
Status Message (White) - displayed on ground and indicates and maintenance action is required
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16
Q

How many static wicks are installed on the
Winglet
Aileron
Rudder

A

How many static wicks are installed on the
Winglet - two
Aileron - two
Rudder - three

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17
Q

What is the maximum operating altitude of the PC12?

A

What is the maximum operating altitude of the PC12?

30,000’

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18
Q

What is the maximum operating manoeuvring speed Vo?

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What is the maximum operating manoeuvring speed VO?
166 KIAS @ MTOW
140 KIAS @ 3400 kg

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19
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What is the maximum landing gear operating speed Vlo?

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What is the maximum landing gear operating speed Vlo?

180 KIAS

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20
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What is the maximum landing gear extended speed Vle?

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What is the maximum landing gear extended speed Vle?

240 KIAS

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21
Q

What is the maximum ITT for starting?

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What is the maximum ITT for starting?

1000°C for 5 seconds

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22
Q

What is the maximum engine start cycle?

A

What is the maximum engine start cycle?
80 seconds
Start, 60 seconds off, start, 60 seconds off, start, 30 minutes off

23
Q

What is the maximum continuous load on generators one and two?

A

What is the maximum continuous load on generators one and two?
300 amps

24
Q

What is the maximum ramp weight?

A

What is the maximum ramp weight?

4760 kg

25
Q

What is the maximum landing weight?

A

What is the maximum landing weight?

4500 kg

26
Q

What is the maximum zero fuel weight?

A

What is the maximum zero fuel weight?

4100 kg

27
Q

What is the maximum load factor with flaps up and down?

A

What is the maximum load factor with flaps up and down?
+3.3g, - 1.32 g
+2.0g, - 0.0g (flaps down)

28
Q

Define icing conditions?

A

Define icing conditions?

OAT/SAT is 10°C or cooler and visible moisture is present

29
Q

What is the maximum number of flap cycles per hour?

A

What is the maximum number of flap cycles per hour?

8 cycles per hour - RFDS limit

30
Q

What is the engine model number and type of engine?

A

What is the engine model number and type of engine?
PT6A-67P
Reverse flow free-power turbine

31
Q

How many and what type of compressors are used?

A

How many and what type of compressors are used?

4 x axial and 1 x centrifugal compressors

32
Q

What is the take-off power shaft hp rating of the engine?

A

What is the take-off power shaft hp rating of the engine?

33
Q

What is the maximum climb/cruise shaft hp of the engine?

A

What is the maximum climb/cruise shaft hp of the engine?

1200 shp

34
Q

How if FOD prevented from entering the engine?

A

How if FOD prevented from entering the engine?

Inertial separator

35
Q

When does the power control lever directly control the propeller pitch?

A

When does the power control lever directly control the propeller pitch?
When the power lever is retarded behind the idle stop into the beta position

36
Q

When the engine is not operating, when should the power control lever be moved below the idle detent?

A

When the engine is not operating, when should the power control lever be moved below the idle detent?
Never

37
Q

How does the manual override lever control engine power?

A

How does the manual override lever control engine power?

MOR directly operates the fuel metering valve by mechanically compressing the pneumatic bellows in the FCU.

38
Q

What is the purpose of the fuel/oil heat exchanger?

A

What is the purpose of the fuel/oil heat exchanger?

Pre-heat the fuel to eliminate the chance of ice formation in the fuel and reduce oil temperature.

39
Q

When is the fuel/oil heat exchange bypassed?

A

When is the fuel/oil heat exchange bypassed?

at temperatures above 37°C

40
Q

What is the engine fire detection system?

A

What is the engine fire detection system?
a sensor element and a responder, increase in temperature will increase the pressure of the hydrogen gas, which actuates the fire pressure switch, triggering the alarm.

41
Q

Why does the engine feather on shutdown?

A

Why does the engine feather on shutdown?

Due the action of the feathering spring and lack of oil pressure to resist it.

42
Q

Describe the three modes for propeller de-ice?

  • 4 bladed propeller
  • 5 bladed propeller
A

Describe the three modes for propeller de-ice?
4 bladed propeller
Mode 1 - OAT > 0°C
-timer in standby
Mode 2 - 0°C ≥ OAT ≥-16°C
-Blades 1 & 3 are heated for 45 seconds
-Blades 2 & 4 are heated for 45 seconds
-Blade heating off for 90 seconds
Mode 3 - OAT > 0°C
-Blades 1 & 3 are heated for 90 seconds
-Blades 2 & 4 are heated for 90 seconds
5 bladed propeller
Mode 1 - OAT > 0°C
-timer in standby
Mode 2 - 0°C ≥ OAT ≥-16°C
-inner blade zones are heated for 45 seconds
-outer blade zones are heated for 45 seconds
-Blade heating off for 90 seconds
Mode 3 - OAT > 0°C
-inner blade zones are heated for 90 seconds
-outer blade zones are heated for 90 seconds

43
Q

Where is the OAT sensor (the controller)?

A

Where is the OAT sensor (the controller)?

Under the left wing

44
Q

Where is the comparator sensor?

A

Where is the comparator sensor?

Under the right wing

45
Q

Where does the bleed air come from for the pneumatic deice boots?

A

Where does the bleed air come from for the pneumatic deice boots?
P3 bleed air

46
Q

What is heated when the PROBES are selected?

A

What is heated when the PROBES are selected?

Pitot tubes, static ports and AOA vanes are heated.

47
Q

What is the purpose of the motive flow jet pump system?

A

What is the purpose of the motive flow jet pump system?

Transfer fuel from the wings to the engine (one in each tank)

48
Q

What is the usable fuel capacity?

A

What is the usable fuel capacity?

2703 lbs / 1521 litres

49
Q

What is the maximum fuel imbalance?

A

What is the maximum fuel imbalance?

178 lbs / 3 segments

50
Q

When is prist required to be added to the fuel? at what rate?

A

When is prist required to be added to the fuel? at what rate? All refuelling not conducted at Jandakot or Darwin.
1 can per 600L

51
Q

How is fuel quantity measured?

A

How is fuel quantity measured?

Through 8 quantity sensors, 4 in each wing. 3 in main tank, 1 in collector tank

52
Q

Describe the electrical system

A

Describe the electrical system
Two 28V 300A generators (one is a starter/generator)
Two 24 V 42 Ah lead-acid batteries
Emergency Power Supply (EPS) 24 V 5 Ah lead-acid battery unit
External power receptacle

53
Q

What electrical buses are on the aircraft?

A
What electrical buses are on the aircraft?
•	Essential bus	
•	Main Bus
•	Avionics 1 Bus	
•	Non Essential Bus
•	EPS Bus	
•	Avionics 2 Bus
•	Standby Bus	
•	Cabin Bus
•	Generator 1 Bus	
•	Generator 2 Bus
•	Hot battery bus