Aviat Husky A1B

Question 1

Items on supplemental type certificate (STC)

Answer 1

• ventral fin (for stability)

- amphibious floats

Question 2

WOODS Checklist

Answer 2

Wind direction and speed
Objects floating
Obstructions in and around the lake
Depth of the lake
Size of the lake

Question 3

3H checklist (ramping and docking)

Answer 3

1) Headset off
2) Harness and seatbelt off
3) Hatch/door open

Question 4

Max gross weight

Answer 4

2200 lbs

Question 5

Floats on Husky

Answer 5

WipAir Wipline 2100A

• 2185 actual displacement of fresh water
• 8 compartments per side (FAA requires 4)
• water rudders (connected by cables and pulleys to the air rudder)

Question 6

Advantages of more than required compartments in floats

Answer 6

1) strength - more compartments = stronger floats
2) weight - less volume for water during leak
3) balance - less sloshing of water

Question 7

Required Emergency Equipment

Answer 7

ELT

• required inspection every 12 cal months
• if aircraft used for flight training and within 50 NM can be removed for 90 days with placarding

Question 8

Fuel Capacity

Answer 8

52 total gallons

50 usable gallons

Question 9

Engine

Answer 9

• Lycoming O-360
  - 180 hp, 4 cylinder, horizontally opposed
  - carburetor equipped
  - no fuel injection
  - 8 qt oil capacity (normal 6 qts)

Question 10

Electrical

Answer 10

• 12 V battery (14 V charge)

- 60 amp alternator

Question 11

Normal Takeoff/Pattern Flow

Answer 11

1) checklist complete
2) full power
3) “1st rise”, 2nd rise
4) relax elevator on step
5) rotate @ 55 mph

Retract flaps before gear
65+ mph flaps 20
70+ mph flaps 10
75+ mph flaps 0

6) climb out at 80 mph
7) 250’ AGL 25” mp, 2500 RPM (crosswind turn)
8) 500’ (downwind turn)
9) cruise 23” mp, 2300 RPM

10) WOODS checklist
11) @ Abeem point: carb heat on, 15” mp, 70 mph
12) GUMP checklist
13) flaps 30 degrees
14) base turn @ 500’

Question 12

Gear System Malfunction Checklist

Answer 12

1) visual inspection
2) bulbs
3) circuit breakers
4) hand pump

*do not cycle gear

Question 13

Landing gear system,

Answer 13

• 1 electro-hydraulic pump
• 2 pressure switches
• 1 hydraulic reservoir w/ sight gauge
• 4 actuators (1 per gear)
• 8 proximity switches (2 per gear; control gear light indicators)
• visual indicators (tow bar adapters for bow gear, red know for main gear)
• 3 circuit breakers
• manual hydraulic hand pump