All Flashcards
What is the function of the tensator motor
Counterbalance the main entrance door during opening and closing
Where is the tensator
Top step of entry door
Maximum certified number of occupants?
17 occupants
Maximum air temperature for flight?
ISA +35c
What is the minimum temperature for takeoff and landing?
-40c
What is the minimum en route temperature?
-75C
What is the maximum crosswind component for takeoff and landing?
30 knots
What is Vmo below 12,000 feet with ventral tank empty?
335 KIAS
What is Vmo with ventral tank full?
280 KIAS
What is maneuvering speed Va?
196 KIAS
What is the maximum speed to meet bird strike requirements?
280 KIAS up to 8,000 feet
What is the maximum speed permitted with flaps15?
220 knots
What are the maximum and minimum airport pressure altitudes for takeoff and landing?
+9000
-2000
What is the maximum operating altitude?
41,000 feet
What is the maximum taxi and ramp weight?
800 xp and modified -28,120 pounds
800 - 27,520 pounds
What is the maximum landing weight?
23,350 pounds
What is the maximum zero fuel weight?
800XP - 18,450 pounds
800 - 17,520 pounds
What are the estimated flight planning fuel burns per hour?
Hour 1: 2,000 PPH
Hour 2 and sub: 1,500 PPH
What is the estimated fuel burn for an instrument approach?
200 pounds
What is the estimated true airspeed for planning?
420 Knots
Which engine is the critical engine?
Windward side engine
What is the required missed approach climb gradient at the destination airport?
Single engine miss: 2.1%
2-engine baulked landing: 3.2%
What is the minimum flap retraction speed on single engine departure?
800XP - V2 + 10
800 - V2 + 9
What is the maximum airport elevation for using tabulated takeoff data?
800 XP : 8,000
800: 6,000 feet
What is the Minimum Altitude for the Use of
the Yaw Damper or Autopilot?
400 Feet AGL
How Often is the FMS NAV Database Updated?
Every 28 Days
Are Circling Approaches Supported by the
NAV Database?
NO
What is the Maximum Bank Angle
Commanded by the FMS in Holding,
Procedure Turns, and Arc Segments?
27°
How Many Seconds Prior to a Lateral Course
Change Does the Lateral Track Alert Appear?
30 Seconds
What is the Function of the CLR Key
(Honeywell)?
Erase Information in the Scratch Pad
What is the Standard Course Intercept Used
by the FMS?
45°
What Are the Electrical Requirements for
Using a Ground Power Unit (GPU)?
28 Volts / 1500 Amps
All FMS Tasks May Be Accessed Through
Which Three Menu Keys?
PERF
NAV
DIR
Where is the Switch for Emergency Lighting
Located?
In the Cockpit on the Pilot’s Overhead Panel
Where Are the Inverter Switches Located?
Typically on the Overhead Panel
Where Are the Inverters Installed?
The Rear Bay
What is the Maximum Continuous Generator
Load in Flight?
300 Amps
Approximately How Many Minutes of Battery
Power Do You Have With the Loss of All
Generated Power?
- 800 XP: 30 Minutes
- 800: 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
What is the Minimum NiCad Battery
Temperature for Takeoff?
-10°C
What Will Placing the Battery Switch to
EMERGENCY Ensure?
- Both Batteries Supply Power to Close
Both Emergency Contactors - Both Battery Charge Contactors Are
Opened
What is the Maximum Battery Charge Rate
Before Takeoff?
20 Amps
Where Are the Engine and APU Fire
Extinguisher Bottles Located?
Rear Bay
How Many Portable Fire Extinguishers MUST
Be On the Aircraft?
2
What Are the Contents of the Sealed
Stainless Steel Fire Loops?
- Helium
- Hydrogen Gas-Saturated Metallic Core
Where is the Power Source for Shot 1 to
Either Engine?
PE Bus
What is the Power Source for Shot 2 to Either
Engine?
PS-2
How Many Lights Will Illuminate When
Testing the Engine Fire Warning System?
5
What is the Maximum 15° Flap Speed?
220 KIAS
What is the 800XP Maximum Altitude Allowed
With Landing Gear or Flaps Lowered?
20,000 Feet
What is the Power Source for the Rudder
Bias System?
LP Bleed Air From Each Engine
How Many Channels May Be Used by the
Stall Ident System?
3
How Many Channels Are Used by the Stall
Ident System to Activate the Pusher?
At Least 2
How Long After Takeoff is the Stall Ident
System Inhibited?
6 Seconds
What Controls the Speed of the Electric Trim
System?
Flap Position
What is the Maximum Fuel Temperature?
+57°C
What is the Minimum Fuel Ambient
Temperature With Jet A Fuel?
Takeoff: -35°C
Flight: -38°C
How Many Fuel Tanks Are Installed on the
Hawker 800/800XP?
13 with ventral
How Many Fuel Tanks Are Installed on the
Hawker 800/800XP?
- 13 Total
- 6 in Each Wing (12)
- Ventral Tank
What is the Maximum Fuel Imbalance
Between Wings Before and In Flight?
500 Pounds
When Can Fuel Transfer From the Ventral
Tank to the Wing Tanks Be Initiated?
Fuel in Each Wing Reduced to 3,300 Pounds
How Long Does it Take to Transfer Fuel From
the Ventral Tanks to the Wing Tanks With
BOTH DC Boost Pumps Operating?
Approximately 20 Minutes
What it the MINIMUM Fuel Quantity in Each
Wing to Permit Takeoff With Fuel in the
Ventral Tank?
3,450 Pounds
What Fuel Pressure Does the Reducing Valve
Establish During Single Point Refueling?
25 PSI
What is the Maximum Speed With Fuel in the
Ventral Tanks?
280 KIAS
What is the Maximum Fuel Quantity in
Pounds / Gallons?
10,000 lbs / 1,500 Gallons
What is Normal Hydraulic System Operating
Pressure?
3,000 PSI
What is the Capacity of the Main Hydraulic
System Reservoir?
2.4 US Gallons
What Type of Hydraulic Fluid is Approved
For Use in the Hawker 800/800XP?
MIL-H-5606
The HYD 1 & LOW PRESS Lights Illuminate
Below What Pressure?
1,500 PSI (After 57 Second Delay)
How Much Pressure is Trapped by the
Pressure Maintaining Valve for Normal
Braking and Stall Ident?
2,300 PSI
When Will the AUX HYD LOW LVL Light
Illuminate?
Aux Hydraulic Reservoir Approximately
½ Pint Low
What Pressure Will Open the Full Flow Relief
Valve to Relieve System Pressure?
800: 4000 PSI
What Temperature Will Illuminate the HYD
OVHT Amber Light?
90°C
What is the Capacity of the Auxiliary
Hydraulic System?
6 U.S. Pints
What is the Power Source For the Rotary Ice
Detector Motor?
XS-2
Which System(s) Can Be Powered by the Auxiliary Hydraulic System?
Landing gear
Flap
Which Windscreen Panels Are Heated?
“A” and “B” Panels
Under What Conditions Should Engine
ANTICE be Selected?
Operating in Visible Moisture to Include
Takeoff and Landing and Temperatures
At or Below:
How Much TKS Protection Time Remains
When the Amber ANTICE LO PRESS Light
First Illuminates?
30 Minutes
What De-Ices the Conical Spinners?
Centrifugal Force
How Much TKS Priming and Protection Are
Available With a Full Reservoir Gauge?
30 minutes
What is VLO?
220 KIAS
What Operates the Nose Wheel Door During
Extension and Retraction?
A Mechanical Linkage
What Pressure Illuminates the Emergency
Brake Low Pressure Light?
2,250 PSI
The Brake Reducing Valve Reduces System
Pressure to:
1,750 – 1,900 PSI
Which Hydraulic System(s) Power the Main
Landing Gear Actuators?
Main & auxiliary
What Controls the Landing Gear Selector
Baulk?
Weight-on-Wheels Switch
Which Flap Setting Will Activate the Landing
Gear Warning Horn With the Landing Gear Up?
Greater Than 15°
What is Landing Gear Operating Speed
(VLO)?
220 KIAS
At What Altitude Will the Passenger Masks
Automatically Deploy if Armed?
12,000 ± 500 Feet
Where Are the Oxygen Bottles Located?
Rear Bay
At What Cabin Pressure Altitude Will the
Eros Crew Mask Automatically Provide
Pressure Breathing?
35,000 Feet
How Many Liters of Oxygen Are Contained in
Each Fully-Charged Cylinder?
750 Liters @ 1,800 PSI
What is the Power Source for the Main Air
Valves?
PE Bus
What is the Source of Bleed Air for
FLT/DK HEAT?
Right Engine Bleed Air
What is the Power Source for the FLT/DK
Heat Valve?
PE
What are the Selectable Positions of the Main
Air Valves?
Closed
LP
Open
What Will Placing the DUMP VALVE Selector
Handle DOWN Provide?
Smoke Removal
At Which Temperature Does the DUCT OVHT
Annunciator Illuminate?
800: 116°C
Which Cockpit Window(s) Can Be Opened?
“C” Panel and ONLY On the Ground
What Cabin Altitude Can be Maintained With
the Dump Valve Open and FLT/DK Air Fully
Open?
9,000 ft. Cabin Altitude @ 40,000 ft.
What is the Maximum Cabin Pressure
Differential During Normal Operations?
8.55 PSI
What Cabin Altitude Can Be Maintained At
43,000 Feet?
8,000 Feet
What is the Power Source For the Fan-
Operated Venturi?
115 VAC From Inverter #2
What Controls the Operation of the Fan-
Operated Venturi?
8,000 Feet
What is Used By the Pilot to Monitor Cabin
Pressurization?
The CABIN Triple Needle Indicator
What is the Function of the Pneumatic
Relays?
Controls Vacuum Applied to the Outflow Valves
How is the Ram Air Valve Controlled?
Electrically Through a Micro-Switch in the Base
of the Dump Valve Lever Quadrant
Which Modes of Operation Are Available for
the Cabin Temperature Control System?
Auto
Manual
Where Does Air for Ram Air Heat Exchanger
Cooling Come From If the Dorsal Intake is
Plugged?
Rear Bay Through Spring-Loaded Door
What is done With the Water Extracted From
the Water Separator?
800: Vented Overboard
What is the Function of the Fan in the Cold Air Unit (CAU)?
Draw Air Through the Ram Air Duct
During Ground Operations
What is the Minimum Oil Pressure for
Ground Idle?
25 PSI
What Engines Are Installed on the
Hawker 800/800XP?
800: TFE 731-5R-1-H
Which Fuel Pressure Value Illuminates the
LOW FUEL PRESS Annunciator?
6 PSI
What Indication Will You Get if You Are On
the Ground, Thrust Reversers Are Selected,
and Rudder Bias is NOT Inhibited?
Amber REVERSER Annunciator
Illuminates on the MWS Panel
How Are the Dee Howard Thrust
Reversers Controlled and Powered?
Electrically Controlled
Hydraulically Operated
What is the Maximum Altitude for a Starter-
Assisted Relight?
20,000 Feet
What is Normal Operating Oil Temperature
(Green Arc)?
30°C to 127°C
What is the Minimum Oil Temperature for
Takeoff?
+30°C
What is the Minimum Oil Temperature for
Starting?
-40°C
What is Takeoff, Climb, and Maximum
Continuous Oil Pressure?
800: 38 PSI
What is the Maximum Continuous Generator
Load for the Turbomach T-62T APU (800)?
300 Amps
The Maximum Permissible APU Overspeed
Is?
Honeywell: 110%
Turbomach: 100%
What is the Maximum Continuous Generator
Load for the GTCP-36-150 APU (800XP)?
250 Amps
Where Does the APU Receive Fuel From?
Left Wing Tank
What are the EGT Limitations for the
Turbomach T-62T APU (800)?
Normal: 1080°F
Starting: 1380°F
APU FIRE red light
Illuminates to indicate an overheat or fire condition in the APU.. Fire bell will not cancel until the APU master switch is selected OFF.
Silence fire bell by depressing switch light.
1. MASTER Switch – OFF
2. FIRE EXT Switch - OPERATE
APU GEN FAIL amber light
Illuminates to indicate the APU generator line contactor is de-energized.
LOW OIL PRESS amber light
Illuminates to indicate oil pressure is less than 35
psig.
APU shuts down if operating.
HIGH OIL TEMP amber light
Illuminates to indicate temperature is above 325°F.
APU shuts down if operating.
BLEED AIR VALVE FAIL amber light
Illuminates to indicate BLEED AIR switch is set to CLOSE, but Load Control Valve has failed to close.
BLEED AIR ON green light
Illuminates to indicate Load Control Valve is open.
READY TO LOAD green light
Illuminates to indicate APU has reached operating speed.
APU ON white light
Illuminates to indicate the APU master switch is ON.
ENG 1 FIRE (up) red light
Illuminates to indicate the temperature in a fire
zone in the associated engine exceeds a preset limit.
The fire bell also sounds.
OIL 1 LO PRESS red light
Illuminates to indicate the associated engine oil
pressure is less than 23 PSI.
MAIN AIR VALVE 1 amber light
ON GROUND: Indicates the associated main air valve is open.
IN FLIGHT: Indicates that the associated main air
valve does not correspond with the
switch position.
ENG 1 A/ICE amber light
Indicates that the associated engine bleed air pressure is:
EXT DOOR UNLOCKED amber light
Illuminates to indicate the entry door is not fully locked.
HYD (up) amber light
Illuminates to indicate an amber hydraulic annunciator is illuminated on the overhead panel.
AUX HYD LO LEVEL amber light
Indicates that approximately ½ pint of fluid was withdrawn
from the tank.
Lit when the auxiliary system is used
AIR BRAKES - OPEN
Illuminates to indicate the airbrakes are extended from the shut position.
HYD 1 LO PRESS amber light
Illuminates to indicate the associated supply pressure fell to 1,500psi for more than 57 seconds.
Remains illuminated until pressure rises to 1,850 psi
CABIN ALTITUDE red light
Illuminates to indicate cabin altitude has reached 9,300 ± 300 feet.
REAR BAY OVHT red light
Indicates that any of six thermally operated switches has detected an overheat condition in the rear equipment bay.
Temperature exposure exceeds 100°C
REVERSER amber light
On ground with T/R selected indicates rudder bias inhibit failure
In flight without T/R selected indicates hydraulic isolation valve failure
ICE PROT SELECTED white light
ADVISORY: Illuminates to indicate either or both engine anti ice switches are ON
ICE PROT (up) amber light
Illuminates to indicate ananti-ice system failure Look up to the overhead panel to determine the affected system(s)
DUCT OVHT (up) amber light
Illuminates to indicate duct temperature exceeds:
RUDDER BIAS amber light
Illuminates to indicate one or both bias switches are OFF.
STALL IDENT amber light
ADVISORY: Illuminates to indicate a stall warning and identification annunciator is illuminated on the left or right instrument panel.
ELECT (up) amber light
Illuminates to indicate a DC fault is annunciated on the overhead panel.
GEN 1 FAIL amber light
Illuminates to indicate that the associated generator line contactor is de-energized.
MACH TRIM OFF amber light
Illuminates to indicate the
Mach trim function is not
available (800XP).
ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF
BELOW V1 SPEED – ABORT TAKEOFF
- Thrust Levers - CLOSE
- Anti-Skid Braking - APPLY
- Airbrakes - OPEN
- Thrust Reverser - DEPLOY
- Reverse Power - APPLY
ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF
Above V1 SPEED – Continue TAKEOFF
1. Takeoff – CONTINUE At Positive Rate of Climb: 2. LANDING GEAR Lever – UP 3. APR Switch – OVERRIDE (if required) 4. Speed – V2 MINIMUM 5. MAIN AIR VLVs (Both) - CLOSE
SINGLE ENGINE FAILURE
- Affected Engine - IDENTIFY
- HP Cock - CLOSE
- LP Cock - CLOSE
- GEN - TRIP
- BUS TIE (if open) - CLOSE
If failure during initial climb: - MAIN AIR VLVs (1 & 2) - CLOSE
- F/DK VLV - CLOSE
TWO-ENGINE FAILURE
- ENG IGNITION 1 & 2 – ON
- Thrust Levers – CLOSE
- Crew Oxygen – DONN MASKS IF ABOVE 15,000 FEET
- Engine Indications - MONITOR
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
- Affected Engine - IDENTIFY
- HP Cock - CLOSE
- LP Cock - CLOSE
- GEN - TRIP
- BUS TIE (if open) - CLOSE
- ENG EXT - SHOT 1
If fire warning during initial climb: - MAIN AIR VLVs (1 & 2) - CLOSE
- F/DK VLV - CLOSE
ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND
- Affected Engine - IDENTIFY
- START PWR (starting only) - PUSH FOR ABORT
- HP Cock - CLOSE
- LP Cock - CLOSE
- GEN - TRIP
- BUS TIE (if open) - CLOSE
- ENG EXT - SHOT 1
After 30 seconds, if ENG FIRE remains illuminated: - ENG EXT - SHOT 2
OIL LOW PRESSURE
- Oil Pressure – CHECK GAUGE READING
If below 25 PSI: - HP Cock (affected engine) - CLOSE
APU FIRE
- MASTER Switch - OFF
2. FIRE EXT Switch - OPERATE
RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION
- Crew Oxygen - DONN MASKS
EMERGENCY DESCENT
- Thrust Levers - CLOSE
- Speed – MMO/VMO
(unless structural damage is suspected) - AIRBRAKE - OPEN
FUSELAGE FIRE OR SMOKE
- Crew Oxygen - DONN MASKS (100% EMERG)
- Smoke Goggles - DONN/VENT
- Cabin Notices - ON
HIGH PRESSURE AIR OVERHEAT
- MAIN AIR VLV - CLOSE
2. F/DK VLV - CLOSE
SMOKE FROM A/C DUCTING
- Crew Oxygen - DONN MASKS, 100% EMERG
- Smoke Goggles - DONN/VENT
- Cabin Notices - ON
REAR EQUIPMENT BAY OVERHEAT
- MAIN AIR VLVs (1 & 2) – CLOSE
2. F/DK VLV – OPEN FULLY
ELECTRICAL FIRE OR SMOKE
- Crew Oxygen - DONN MASKS / 100% EMERG
- Smoke Goggles – DONN / VENT
- Cabin Notices - ON
BATTERY OVERHEAT
In Flight:
1. BATT - EMERG
On Ground:
1. BATT - OFF
WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE
- Brake Pedals - RELEASED
- WHEEL BRAKE Lever - EMERGY
- Brake Pedals - APPLY GENTLY
Use one continuous application if possible
STALL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
- Take Normal Recovery Action
EMERGENCY EVACUATION – PILOT ACTIONS
- Airplane - STOP
- WHEEL BRAKE Lever - PARK
- HP Cocks - CLOSE
- LP Cocks - CLOSE
- PA - ORDER EVACUATION
EMERGENCY EVALCUATION – COPILOT ACTIONS
- Dump Valve - OPEN
- ENG 1 & ENG 2 Extinguishers - SHOT 1 (BOTH)
- APU FIRE EXT (if installed) - OPERATE
- Notify ATC on VHF COMM 1
ABORTED TAKEOFF
- Anti-Skid Braking - APPLY
- Thrust Levers - CLOSE
- Airbrakes - DEPLOY
- Thrust Reverser – DEPLOY (if installed)
ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF
Above V1 SPEED – Continue TAKEOFF
At Positive Rate of Climb:
- LANDING GEAR Lever - UP
- MAIN AIR VLV’s (both) - CLOSE
- F/DK - CLOSE
TWO-ENGINE FAILURE
- ENG IGNITION 1 & 2 - ON
- Thrust Levers - CLOSE
- Fuel Enrich (if required) - PUSH (up to 400°C)
If above 15,000 ft: - Crew Oxygen - DON MASKS
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Thrust Lever (Affected Engine) - IDLE If fire warning persists: 2. HP Cock (Affected Engine) - CLOSE 3. LP Cock (Affected Engine) - CLOSE 4. ENG EXT - SHOT 1 If engine shutdown occurs during initial climb: 5. MAIN AIR VLVs 1 & 2 - CLOSE BOTH 6. F/DK VLV - CLOSE
ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND
- START PWR (Starting Only) - PUSH FOR ABORT
- HP Cock (Affected Engine) - CLOSE
- LP Cock (Affected Engine) - CLOSE
- ENG EXT (Affected Engine) - SHOT 1
THRUST REVERSER INADVERTENT
DEPLOYMENT – IN FLIGHT
- HP Cock (affected engine) - CLOSE
APU FIRE [GARRETT GTCP 3092C (A)]
- APU MASTER – OFF
Units With Doors: Wait 10 Seconds
If Warning Persists: - APU FIRE EXT – OPERATE
APU FIRE (TURBOMACH)
- APU MASTER - OFF
2. APU FIRE EXT - OPERATE
RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION
- Crew Oxygen - DON MASKS
EMERGENCY DESCENT
- Thrust Levers - CLOSE
- Speed – MMO/VMO
(unless structural damage is suspected) - AIRBRAKE - OPEN
FUSELAGE FIRE OR SMOKE
- Crew Oxygen - DONN MASKS (100% EMERG)
- Smoke Goggles - DONN/VENT
- Cabin Notices - ON
SMOKE FROM AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS
- Crew Oxygen - DONN MASKS, 100% EMERG
- Smoke Goggles - DONN/VENT
- Cabin Notices - ON
HIGH PRESSURE AIR OVERHEAT
- Associated MAIN AIR VLV - CLOSE
2. F/DK VLV - CLOSE
REAR EQUIPMENT BAY OVERHEAT
- MAIN AIR VLVs (both) - CLOSE
2. F/DK VLV - OPEN FULLY
FIRE IN FLIGHT COMPARTMENT / PASSENGER CABIN
- Crew Oxygen – DONN MASKS – 100% EMERGENCY
- Smoke Goggles – DONN & VENT
- Cabin Notice - ON
ELECTRICAL FIRE OR SMOKE
- Crew Oxygen - DONN MASKS/100%
- Smoke Goggles - DONN/VENT
- Cabin Notices - ON
BATTERY OVERHEAT
In Flight:
1. BATT - EMERG
On Ground:
1. BATT - OFF
WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE
- Brake Pedals - RELEASE
- WHEEL BRAKE Lever - EMERGY
- Brake Pedals - APPLY GENTLY
Use one continuous application If possible
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
- Aircraft - STOP
- WHEEL BRAKE Lever - PARK
- HP Cocks - CLOSE
- LP Cocks - CLOSE
- PA - ORDER EVACUATION
- Dump Valve – OPEN
- ENG 1 & 2 Extinguishers – SHOT 1 (BOTH)
- APU FIRE EXT (if fitted) – OPERATE
- Notify ATC on VHF COMM 1
Where Does the DME Indicator Have the Greatest Error Between Ground and Displayed Distance?
At High Altitude – Close to the VORTAC
Which Checks/Inspections of Flight Instruments or Systems MUST Be Accomplished Before IFR Flight?
VOR Within Preceding 30 Days
Altimeters/Transponders Within Preceding 24 Months
What is the Maximum Speed to be Used
in a Procedure Turn?
200 Knots
What are the Required Items to be Recorded
When Performing a VOR Check?
Date
Place
Bearing Error
Signature in Aircraft Log or Other Record
When is a Procedure Turn Required?
When Necessary to Reverse Direction to
Establish the Aircraft Inbound On an
Intermediate or Final Approach Course
If Straight-In Minimums Are NOT Published, May a Pilot Land Straight-In?
YES
Does ATC Retain Wake Turbulence Separation When the PIC Has Accepted Visual Separation From Traffic?
NO – Acceptance Also Means the Pilot
Accepts Responsibility for Wake
Turbulence Separation
What is the Minimum Climb Gradient to be Maintained Whenever NO Climb Gradient is Specified on a DP (Departure Procedure)?
200 Feet per Nautical Mile
How Does the LDA Differ From a LOC Course?
LDA is Not Aligned Within 3° of Runway
Which Normally Changes When Crossing a Front – Pressure, Temperature, Dew Point, or
Wind?
Wind
What Conditions Would Be Most Favorable For the Formation of Rime Ice?
Light Drizzle
Strataform Clouds
Temperatures At/Below Freezing
What Information Can be Obtained From
the 250 Milibar Chart?
Winds Aloft at 39,000 Feet
What Conditions Would Be Most Favorable For the Formation of Fog?
Light Wind (3-5 Knots) Narrow Temperature/Dew Point Spread (2°C)
Which Atmospheric Factor Causes Rapid
Movement of Surface Fronts?
Upper Winds Blowing Across the Front
What Condition is Indicated Whenever Ice
Pellets Are Encountered During Flight?
Freezing Rain at Higher Levels
Which Type of Precipitation Indicates
the Presence of Supercooled Water?
Freezing Rain
Which Conditions Are Most Likely to
Produce a Microburst?
Convective Activity in Very Dry Air
What is an Indication That a
Thunderstorm Has Reached the Mature
Stage?
Precipitation
What Are the Major Hazards of Flying
Under the Anvil of a Thunderstorm?
Hail
Severe Turbulence
Lightning
What is a Squall Line and Where Does It
Develop?
A Non-Frontal, Narrow Band of Active
Thunderstorms Which Often Develops
Ahead of a Cold Front in Moist, Unstable
Air
What kind of storms are most likely to
generate tornadoes?
Steady state thunderstorms associated with
cold fronts or squall lines
Which Conditions are Necessary for a Low-
Level, Temperature Inversion Windshear?
Calm/Light Wind Near Surface
Relatively Strong Wind Just Above Inversion
How Long is a Convective Outlook Valid?
24 Hours
What Conditions Are Necessary For a Squall
to be Reported?
Sudden Increase of Wind Speed By At Least 15 Knots
Winds Peaking to 20 Knots or More / Lasting a Minute or Longer
What Tops Level of a Thunderstorm
Would Qualify It as Severe?
35,000 Feet
How Far Should You Avoid a Thunderstorm?
20 Nautical Miles
How Far Away From Mountains Could
You Expect to Find Clear Air Turbulence
Associated With Mountain Wave?
5,000 Feet Above the Tropopause
100 Miles or More Downwind From Mountains
