Check Ride

Question 1

***The FAA has approved the AW-139 for “VFR” Single Pilot Operations. This authorization is only located in the “LIMITATIONS” section of the Flight Manual.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

If a generator fails

Answer 2

the “BUS TIE” contactor automatically closes and the operating generator automatically picks up the load from the failed generator

Question 3

What has been and continues to be the primary reason for aircraft losses and fatalities?

Answer 3

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)

Question 4

An engine battery start should not be attempted if the MAIN BUS 1 voltage is below 23 volts.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Towing the aircraft when the “NOSE WHEEL LOCK” is ENGAGED may cause extensive damage to the nose gear.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The “BUS BARS”, ranked from the most important are:

Answer 6

Essential Bus, Main Bus, Non-Essential Bus

Question 7

What does the acronym TRSA stand for?

Answer 7

Terminal Radar Service Area

Question 8

Maximum airspeed with one autopilot failed is 130 Kts.

Answer 8

False (140)

Question 9

According to the Active Policy you must maintain an altitude of at least ____ feet above ground level when operating under VFR, unless otherwise directed by Air Traffic Control or mandated by helicopter route charts.

Answer 9

500

Question 10

You receive a; “MGB CHIP MAST” CAS light. You are allowed to activate the “CHIP BURNER” _____ times in order to clear a chip in one flight. If the “CHIP” caution light illuminates again, you must “Land as soon as

Answer 10

3 / practicable

Question 11

For any offsite landing you must complete ___ 360 degree orbit at a min of ____ ft (agl):

Answer 11

one / 500

Question 12

The total ‘FUEL CAPACITY” (US GALLONS) in the AW-139 is?

Answer 12

420 Gallons

Question 13

Slope take-off and landings are limited to 10 degrees in the MSPAC AW-139.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

‘IN FLIGHT” there are a total of _____ Hydraulic Pumps supplying hydraulic pressure to the flight controls and landing gear.

Answer 14

3

Question 15

The “WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM” hydraulic pressure is supplied from:

Answer 15

Master Cylinders located behind both the pilots and co-pilots pedals

Question 16

If you are in a situation you consider “URGENT”, you should let the ATC controller know this by saying:

Answer 16

PAN- PAN- PAN

Question 17

The “LOW FUEL” “CAS” light will illuminate when the fuel capacity reaches 202 LBS total fuel in the tanks.

Answer 17

False (~200 lbs each tank)

Question 18

The hydraulic pumps provide a constant pressure output of:

Answer 18

207 BAR

Question 19

Maximum running speed for brake application is 45Kts

Answer 19

False (40)

Question 20

In case the “EEC (automatic engine control)” fails the ___________ provides manual back-up.

Answer 20

The ECL (engine control lever) provides manual back-up

Question 21

Maximum Wind Speed for Rotor Starting and Stopping is

Answer 21

50 Kts

Question 22

During any emergency or “CAS” message, your first reaction would be to refer to the?

Answer 22

Quick Reference Handbook (QRH)

Question 23

In case of an emergency, passengers should only exit the aircraft utilizing the cabin doors.

Answer 23

False (windows)

Question 24

A sterile cockpit is one where all communications, both internal and external, will pertain to the AGL and/or mission. The altitude per Command SOP is ______ AGL.

Answer 24

500 AGL

Question 25

An excessively steep approach angle and abnormally slow closure rate should be avoided because:

Answer 25

Settling with power (vortex ring state) could develop, particularly during the termination.

Question 26

You are planning a flight from MTN to Fredericktown. Flying in a straight line you would pass through Restricted Area 4001A. One place you could find information on when the area is active and who to contact would be:

Answer 26

At the bottom of the relevant sectional chart.

Question 27

The Electrical Power System in the AW-139 is a ______ Volt DC System

Answer 27

28 Volt

Question 28

A pilot has a commercial pilot certificate and is exercising that privilege. His medical certificate will expire:

Answer 28

The last day of the twelfth month following issue.

Question 29

During every takeoff the crew will follow their visual check with a verbal acknowledgment between pilot and co-pilot that the engines are both in the flight position by utilizing the terminology “TWO IN FLIGHT.”

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Helicopter performance increases with an increase in humidity.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

What is a good procedure if you are flying near a thunderstorm?

Answer 31

Wear your sunglasses and turn the instrument lights to a high intensity.

Question 32

Where do we find Preferred Routing and Tower En Route control?

Answer 32

Airport Facilities Directory

Question 33

Using AO21, you must add ______ ft at night to the “above mean sea level” height of the highest obstacle to be directly flown over.

Answer 33

500

Question 34

Three elements are required to get into vortex ring state. Power applied, speed below effective translational lift and a descent rate of greater than ______ ft per min.

Answer 34

300 fpm

Question 35

The pilot shall be directly responsible for, and is the final authority over the operation of the mission aircraft. The pilot is responsible for:

Answer 35

All of the above.

• Alerting the Officer of the Day of any discrepancies of a grounding nature.
• Alerting a maintenance technician of any discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate records concerning the aircraft.

Question 36

How many light flashes are displayed on the rotating beacon for a designated heliport and what are the colors displayed?

Answer 36

Three flashes / Green, Yellow, White