C208 SOPs Flashcards

1
Q

following the company sops what does the sterile cockpit concept involve ?

A

discussion on matters not associated to the operations are not permitted during climb or descent or when below 5000ft

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2
Q

Vmo ?

A

175 kts

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3
Q

Va ?

A

4110kg - 143kt
3400kg - 137kt
2835kg - 125kt
2268kg - 112kt

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4
Q

max window open speed ?

A

175kts

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5
Q

Vfe ?

A

10º - 175kt
10º to 20º - 150kt
20º to 30º - 125kt

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6
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Vb ?

A

143kts

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7
Q

max xwind ?

A

20kt

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8
Q

Vs ?

A

4110kg
clean - 63kt
30º flaps - 50

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9
Q

ASI White Arc ?

A

50 -125kt

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10
Q

ASI Green Arc ?

A

63 -175kt

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11
Q

ASI Red Line ?

A

175kt

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12
Q

engine model number ?

A

PT6A-144A

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13
Q

Prop Feather degrees ?

A

88º

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14
Q

low pitch prop degree ?

A

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15
Q

Maximum Reverse Prop degrees ?

A

-14º

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16
Q

when should a overspeed governor check be made ?

A
  • fist flight of the day
  • if adjustments have been made

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17
Q

can a pilot retard the power lever below idle during flight ?

A
no, is prohibited
it can cause:
- loss of airplane control
- engine overspeed
- loss of engine power

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18
Q

when is operation of the Emergency Power Lever prohibited besides if the FCU is working fine ?

A

if the power lever is not in IDLE position

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19
Q

starter duty cycle with battery ?

A

30sec ON 60sec OFF
30sec ON 60sec OFF
30sec ON 30min OFF

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20
Q

starter duty cycle with battery ?

A

20sec ON 120sec OFF
20sec ON 120sec OFF
20sec ON 60min OFF

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21
Q

what category is the c208 registered under ?

A

normal category

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22
Q

what are the load factor the the plane with flaps up ?

A

+3.36g
- 1.34g

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23
Q

what are the load factor the the plane with flaps down ?

A

+2.0g
-0.0g

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24
Q

can the airplane handle negative g with flaps down at any settings ?

A

no

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25
Q

total fuel both tanks in pounds ?

A

2248 lbs (1124 each)

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26
Q

total fuel both tanks in litres ?

A

1275 ltr (637 each)

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27
Q

total fuel both tanks in kilos ?

A

1021 kg (510 each)

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28
Q

total usable fuel both tanks in pounds ?

A

2224 lbs (1261 each)

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29
Q

total usable fuel both tanks in litres ?

A

1261 ltr (630 each)

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30
Q

total usable fuel both tanks in kilos ?

A

1010 kg (505 each)

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31
Q

total unusable fuel both tanks in pounds ?

A

24 lbs (12 each)

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32
Q

total unusable fuel both tanks in litres ?

A

13 ltr (7 each)

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33
Q

total unusable fuel both tanks in kilos ?

A

11 kg (6 each)

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34
Q

to achieve full capacity what is the procedure for refuelling the plane ?

A

fill fuel tank to the top of the filler neck

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35
Q

why should the tank be refuelled to the top of the filler neck ?

A

to don’t allow space for thermal expansion which results in a decrease in fuel capacity of 4 gallons per side

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36
Q

is it true the unusable fuel quantity can increase when more sever sideslip is maintained ?

A

yes

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37
Q

what time of uncoordinated flight should be avoided when the FUEL LOW Annunciator is ON ?

A

turn and bank with the ball more than one-quarter ball out of centre position IS PROHIBITED

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38
Q

what is the max full rudder sideslip duration to don’t incur in a possible fuel starvation ?

A

3 min

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39
Q

what is the max operating altitude in non icing conditions ?

A

25000ft

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40
Q

what is the max operating altitude with any ice on the plane ?

A

20000ft

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41
Q

what is the OAT limits for a Cold Day ?

A

-54º from sea level to 25000ft

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42
Q

what is the OAT limits for a Hot Day ?

A

ground ops for TO/LDG WT 3864kg or less is +53º(ISA+37)from sea level to 5000ft
ground ops for LDG WT greater than 3864kg is +53 from sea level 5000ft

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43
Q

what is the max pax seating limit for the 208 Cargo Version ?

A

one extra pax seat next to the pilot

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44
Q

what is the max pax seating limit for the 208 Pax Version ?

A

up to 9 seats may be installed (PART 135)

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45
Q

what is the flap limit for take off ?

A

0º to 20º

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46
Q

what is the flap limit for landing ?

A

0º to 30º

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47
Q

what is the flap limit for landing in icing condition ?

A

0º to 20º

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48
Q

what is the procedure regarding the operation of Air Conditioning when the Take Off Torque Setting is below 1865ft/lb ?

A

AIR CON must be turned off during TO and LDG under this conditions

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49
Q

when operating on the standby electrical system, what is the max electrical load ?

A

75amps from sea level to 21000 ft

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50
Q

during autopilot operations should at least one pilot be seated at the control with the seat belt fasten ?

A

yes

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51
Q

can the autopilot be operated for TO and LDGs ?

A

no it can’t

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52
Q

what is the minimum altitude the autopilot should be disconnected by ?

A

below 200ft

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53
Q

can the autopilot be ON during the use of Standby Flap System ?

A

no

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54
Q

what is the max demonstrated autopilot altitude during flight test ?

A

26000ft

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55
Q

what is the lowest altitude to where the Altitude Select Mode of the autopilot should be turn off ?

A

below 800ft

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56
Q

what is the max degrees of flaps to be used with autopilot on ?

A

20º

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57
Q

during a compressor wash when should you start injecting water into the engine ?

A

when Ng is 5%

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58
Q

during a compressor wash after how many seconds should you stop injecting water ?

A

20 sec

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59
Q

during a compressor wash after how many seconds should you stop motoring ?

A

after 30 sec

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60
Q

if you decided to start up the engine within a short period from a compressor wash how long should you run the engine dry for before turning it on ?

A

at least 1 min

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61
Q

what are the minimum characteristics for a External Power Unit ?

A
  • 24-28Volts
  • min 800amps
  • maximum 1700amps

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62
Q

why should the application of power during TO roll be smooth ?

A

Ram Air effects will increases indicated Torque as airspeed increases

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63
Q

if using the inertial separator during take off what is the procedure for closing the inertial separator after all obstacles have been cleared ?

A

reduce power slightly around 100ft/lb before closing the inertial separator to avoid boosting the engine

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64
Q

what is the minimum safe altitude to be used after TO ?

A

500ft AGL

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65
Q

what is the climb power for the 208 ?

A

prop: 1900RPM
airspeed: 110kt
TRQ: 1865 max (limit by 675SHP)
ITT: 700º(company sops) 740º MAX

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66
Q

explain the NORMAL T/O procedure ?

A

flap 20º rotate 70-75kt
climb speed 85-90kt.
retract flap to 10º after reaching 85kt passing 400ft
rectract flap to 0º after reaching 95kt passing 800ft

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67
Q

can 30º of flaps be used for T/O ? and if so what is the procedure ?

A

yes, as soon as wheel are off the ground, level off over the runway to accelerate to climb speed

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68
Q

what is the procedure for taking off into a strong xwind ?

A

10º to 20º of flaps can be used.
10º flaps will improve directional control but will increase take off distance. Add 7 kt to the lift off speed

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69
Q

to what altitude should you maintain rwy heading and at what speed ?

A

500ft at 85kt

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70
Q

within how many nm should you intercept the track before departing ?

A

5nm

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71
Q

what is the minimum altitude under which you will not be able to turn back in case of an engine failure after TO ?

A

800ft AGL

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72
Q

id a turn back is decided after a EFATO what is the procedure ?

A

5º nose down
90 kt
start the turn asap

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73
Q

what are the cruise power settings ?

A
prop: 1900 RPM
TRQ: as per AFM fro ALT and OAT
ITT: 700º
FF: 360pph
Ng: 

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74
Q

what RPM should the prop reduce to for a sector exceeding 30 min ?

A

1750 RPM

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75
Q

what is the normal descent profile for the Caravan ?

A

4nm per 1000ft = 750fpm

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76
Q

when carrying pax what is the RoD that should not be crossed over?

A

1000fpm

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77
Q

what is the particularity of the Kokoda Arrival in regards to busting the 1000fpm RoD with pax on board ?

A

the Kokoda Arrival has a profile of 2nm per 1000ft. to don’t bust 1000fpm RoD reduce speed to 100-120kt

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78
Q

what is the target speed and set up for an approach on the downwind leg ?

A
  • 110kt
  • 10º flaps
  • TRQ 1000ft/lb

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79
Q

what is the target speed and set up for an approach on the base leg ?

A
  • 90kt
  • 20º flaps
  • TRQ 500ft/lb

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80
Q

what is the target speed and set up for an approach on the final leg ?

A
  • 75-85kt
  • 30º flaps
  • TRQ 400ft/lb

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81
Q

when is the use of Beta or Reverse most effective ?

A

when the aircraft is travelling at a higher speed therefore to be used in the early part of the landing

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82
Q

what is the speed propellers have to be out of reverse an d why ?

A

40kt, to avoid propeller blade damage

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83
Q

the use of Beta is enough to slow down the plane especially for pax confort, when should you use reverse then ?

A

reverse use is up to the pilot but also the periodic use of full reverse will allow the crew to monitor the serviceability and capability of the system.

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84
Q

what is a good procedure to aid prolonging brake life ?

A

use of te Beta range

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85
Q

what is the most important thing to set up before letting pax to disembark ?

A

TAIL STAND !!!!

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86
Q

what is the rotation speed with 20º of flaps ?

A

70-75 kt

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87
Q

what is the 50ft speed with 20º of flaps ?

A

83kt

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88
Q

what is the Vx with 20º of flaps ?

A

72 kt

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89
Q

what is the Vy with 20º of flaps ?

A

sea level to 20000ft 104kt
20000ft 87kt

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90
Q

what is the climb cruise speed ?

A

110-120kt

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91
Q

landing approach speed with flap 30º ?

A

75-85 kt

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92
Q

landing approach speed with flap up ?

A

110-115 kt

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93
Q

is the the baulked landing speed ?

A

80kt

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94
Q

what it the best gliding speed ?

A

95 kt

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95
Q

what is the minimum distance to avoid a cumulonimbus cloud ?

A

10 nm

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96
Q

when starting the engine what should you do if the residual ITT is above 150ºC

A

wait to inject fuel until ITT below 150ºC

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97
Q

if ITT rapidly approaches 1090º what should you do ?

A

be prepared to return the fuel condition level to CUT OFF

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98
Q

under HOT OAT or HIGH Ground Elevation, idle ITT may exceed its maximum limits of 685º, what is the procedures to stop that ?

A

increase Ng or reduce accessory load within limits

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99
Q

on an unsealed strip the unse of inertial separator is advised to avoid the ingestion of foreign particles after ITT and Ng stabilise to minimum of what ?

A

Ng not below 52%

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100
Q

what are HOT STARTS caused by ?

A
  • excessive fuel flow at normal RPM,
  • normal fuel flow at insufficient RPM (discharged or weak battery)

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101
Q

Is a minimum reading of battery voltage 24 Volt always an indication that the battery is near full charged or in good conditions ?

A

no it doesn’t

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102
Q

is gas acceleration at the initial part of the start is lower that usual what should you do ?

A
  • fuel condition lever to CUT OFF
  • discontinue the start

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103
Q

you have put in the fuel but there is no ITT rise, how long can you wait before discontinuing the start ?

A

10 sec

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104
Q

with a cold start or after making a normal battery start which can cause a high initial generator load due to battery recharging, what should you do to maintain a minimum idle of 52% Ng ?

A

advance the power lever slightly ahead

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105
Q

if during a start, the starter accelerates the gas generator rapidly to above 20% Ng it would be an indication of what ?

A

gear train decouple

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106
Q

if during a start, the starter accelerates the gas generator rapidly to above 35% Ng it would be an indication of what ?

A

start on the secondary nozzles

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107
Q

what is a mandatory procedure after an aborted start ?

A

motoring the engine dry to drain all the fuel

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108
Q

if the STARTER ENERGISED annunciator fails to go out after engine start, what has happened and what should you do ?

A

the start contactor may be stuck closed and the generator will not function. The engine should be shut down.

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109
Q

if during a start the external power unit drops off what could this cause, and what are your actions ?

A

hot start, place fuel condition lever to cut off

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110
Q

if after a drop off of the external power unit and a consequent fuel condition lever to be put in cut off position the ITT persist HIGH what should you do ?

A
  • turn the external power switch off
  • put starter in MOTOR position
  • use battery power

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111
Q

when the engine is cold what is the minimum time to allow for HEAT SOAK ?

A

1-2 min

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112
Q

what would the prolonged use of BETA with a xwind possible cause ?

A

inadequate oil cooling
(in some occasion damage to the exterior of the cargo pod)

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113
Q

when operating over a unsealed strip what are the considerations to avoid prop damage ?

A
  • use BETA for braking when taxing
  • use minimum TRQ
  • park in stone free area and into wind
  • make the taxi run continuous into a rolling take off

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114
Q

is the C208 certified for operations into Known Icing Conditions ?

A

no

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115
Q

if inadvertent icing condition are encountered and excessive vibration is note on the prop what should you do ?

A

reduce prop rpm to 1600 with the propeller lever then rapidly move it full forward to break off the ice

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116
Q

if you notice heavy icing on the horizontal stabiliser should you use flaps ?

A

no

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117
Q

if icing on the wing the stall warning become inaccurate, what should you do in regards to speed ?

A

maintain a safe margin above normal stall speed

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118
Q

during taxi checks where should the heading back and course bar be pointing at ?

A

HDG Bug: rwy direction
Course Bar: initial outbound track

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119
Q

when should the strobe lights be ON ?

A

from entering the rwy of departure until vacating the rwy of arrival

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120
Q

when should LDG Lights be use ?

A

T/O and LDG at both CTA or OCTA aerodrome

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121
Q

when should TAXI Lights be used ?

A

all ground ops

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122
Q

when should the Rotating Beacon be one ?

A

prior to engine start and OFF at engine shut down

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123
Q

when should NAV Lights be on ?

A

all night ops

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124
Q

what should you do when refuelling an aircraft park on a slope ?

A

turn off one of the the high slope side fuel selectors

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125
Q

can engine be running while embarking or disembarking pax possible per Tropic Air policy ?

A

NO

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126
Q

can you attempt an air start when N1 indicates ZERO ?

A

NO

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127
Q

what should you do in case of CHIP DETECTOR Annunciator ON ?

A
  • monitor engine gauge
  • if normal procede to destination
  • if warning, Engine Failure Checklist, land asap

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128
Q

what should you do if landing with a main flat tyre ?

A
  • turn of the fuel selector on that side tank
  • touch down on good tyre first
  • only use break on good tyre

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129
Q

max speed for inadvertent opening of upper half of cargo door or pax door ?

A

less than 100kt

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130
Q

max speed for inadvertent opening of lower half pax door ?

A

less than 100kt

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131
Q

max speed for inadvertent opening of crew door ?

A

less than 125kt

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132
Q

max speed for inadvertent opening of cargo pod door ?

A

less than 125kt

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133
Q

max speed for asymmetric flap extension ?

A

less than 100 kt

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134
Q

if you are landing at a off-airport after a precautionary search could you turn off both tank selector for the last phase of the approach ?

A

yes

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135
Q

if you are landing at a off-airport after a precautionary search and decide to turn off both tank selector for the last phase of the approach, how many minutes of fuel do you have left ?

A

3 min at continuous power operation
9 min of idle power operation

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136
Q

procedure for landing without Elevator Control ?

A
  • trim approximately 500ft/min
  • flap 20º
  • 85kt
  • control glide angle by adjusting power

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137
Q

MAX RAMP WT ?

A

4125KG

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138
Q

MAX TO WT ?

A

4110KG

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139
Q

MAX LDG WT ?

A

4080KG

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140
Q

CAT A Initial App Speed ?

A

90-150 kt

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141
Q

CAT A Final App Speed ?

A

70-100 kt

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142
Q

CAT A Circling App ?

A

100 kt

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143
Q

CAT A Miss App ?

A

110 kt

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144
Q

Initial Dep Turn ?

A

120 kt

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145
Q

what is the fuel consumption rate by SOPs for the C208 ?

A

360 pph

page 8-1

146
Q

how many pounds of fuel for each taxi segment ?

A

30 lbs

page 8-1

147
Q

at what altitude should any flight longer than 45 min be planned at ?

A

A080

page 8-1

148
Q

what is the FF for the variable reserve of 15% and the fixed reserve of 45 min for the C208 ?

A

360 pph

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149
Q

what is the difference of FF regarding Holding at 5000ft ?

A

300 pph instead of 360 pph

page 8-1

150
Q

in what occasion apart from climbing may the standard Fuel Flow be exceeded ?

A

during particularly short sectors

page 8-1

151
Q

what is the policy regarding the fuel on board to have if a alternate is not required ?

A

should allow you to get to 1500ft above the destination aerodrome, make an approach and land

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152
Q

what is the policy regarding the fuel on board to have if a alternate is required ?

A

make a miss approached at the destination aerodrome, fly to the alternate aerodrome, make an approach and land

page 8-1

153
Q

regarding the fuel policy should you provide for contingency fuel ?

A

YES

page 8-1

154
Q

regarding the fuel policy should you provide for holding fuel due to traffic delays ?

A

YES

page 8-1

155
Q

what is the rule regarding providing fixed reserve plus variable reserve when the reserve actually exceeds 2 hours ?

A

2 hours fuel reserve only need to be carried

page 8-1

156
Q

when should the engine oil be checked ?

A

during each daily inspection and as required

page 8-2

157
Q

what is the company policy oil level ?

A

within 1.5 QTS of MAX on the dipstick at all times
(12 QTS minimum)

page 8-2

158
Q

even when landing at an alternate aerodrome should the fixed reserve of 45 min remain intact ?

A

YES

page 8-3

159
Q

what is the maximum floor loading capacity ?

A

200 lbs/sq ft

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