CAPS and Checks

Question 1

How many circuit breakers are in the front cockpit and what are they??

Answer 1

4.
PFD front, IRS primary power
SFD front, Air intake

Question 2

Which page on FMS can check the validity? And what are the messages.

Answer 2

The ident page.
VOR DME NAV LOST
DME DME NAV LOST
DME CONTROL 1 LOST

Question 3

Why do we set 40-50% power setting on brakes during Power Checks?

Answer 3

Holding brakes and selecting 40% TQ ensures:

• Normal engine indications and safety pin positions are checked and correct.
• CAPS come on at 38%
• Provides rapid engine acceleration to MAX power
• To ease directional control after brake release.

Question 4

Length of MDC chord and how do you activate the external CFS Handle?

Answer 4

15ft/ 4.572m

Move the fluorescent cover to reveal the release button.
Push the button to release the handle
Pull the handle away from the a/c

Question 5

Why instructor max crosswind is limit by 24kts?

Answer 5

Should be in AFM (Section 4 Part 2: Normal Procedures airspeed limitations)
State that MAX demonstrated crosswind component = 24kts
Value recommended by Pilatus
Effects of crosswind speeds beyond 24kts on airframe unknown, hence use safe recommended limit set by Pilatus

Question 6

How many ways are there to release the leg restraints?

Answer 6

Two ways
1)The quick release catch
2)crocodile clips
We do not use the quick release during strap-out as the leg restraints may get stuck.(difficult to reattach quick release catch)

Question 7

Why BATT more than 23.6V @ startup?

Answer 7

If BATT 1 voltage is below 23.6, BATT 1 should be recharged before attempting engine start. If engine starts at low BATT 1 voltage, the BATT BUS voltage may drop below the level required to keep the avionics that it supports online.

Question 8

What are the X and Y channels on TACAN UFCP?

Answer 8

X channel when you’re looking at ground based NAV aids.
Military uses the Y freqs a lot for formation distance info. Set two channels 63 apart and you can pick up a distance from each other (29 & 92).
Source: google

Question 9

When do we do FIRHAD checks?

Answer 9

From Pearce training area, FIRHAD checks are to be completed before leaving the training area.
Areas other than PTA, FIRHAD checks are to be completed prior to joining airfield