CPL Flight Test Flashcards
What are the privileges and limitations of being a CPL holder?
To act as PIC in any operation other than;
- Multi-crew aircraft in an air transport operation.
- An aircraft with MTOW 5700kg+ in an air transport operation if less than 750 hours.
To act as co-pilot in any operation.
What are the requirements for the grant of CPL?
- Passed CPL exams.
- Completed flight training and aircraft rating.
- Passed CPL flight test.
- Completed minimum 200 hours; 100 hours PIC and 20 hours PIC cross country, 10 hours IF with 5 in an aeroplane.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
When is a flight review required?
24 months.
What is the recency requirement for carrying passengers?
3 Takeoffs and Landing within last 90 days.
What is the medical requirements for a CPL holder?
Class 1 for PAX + Flight Test.
Class 2 for Cargo Ops.
What documents do you need to carry onboard when flying in Australia?
- Pilot Licence.
- Medical Certificate.
- ASIC (Security Controlled AD)
- Maintenance Release.
- Flight Manual.
- MEL for Part 135 + 138 ops.
- Charter Checklist
What are the requirements for an AOC?
- Chief Pilot.
- Safety Manager.
- DAMP
- Terminal (Separate section for staff).
- Manifest (Ops Manual, Dangerous Goods Manuals).
What are the main classifications of operations?
PT135 - Air Transport (Small Aircraft).
PT138 - Aerial Work.
PT141/142 - Flight Training.
What information is contained in an operations manual?
- Procedures.
- Flight and Duty Time.
- Fuel Policies.
- Training Requirements.
- Guidelines all staff must follow.
According to Appendix 1, what is the maximum FDP which you can be rostered?
- No longer than 9 hours.
- 8 hours if before 0600 or after 1400 start times.
According to Appendix 1, what is the maximum time your FDP can be extended?
1 hour, only if unforeseen circumstances arises and an extension is necessary to complete the duty and you’re considered fit for extension.
According to Appendix 1, what are the sleep opportunity requirements?
- For away from base, must have 8-consecutive hours of sleep opportunity in a 10 hour period prior to commencing FDP.
- For home base, must have 8-consecutive hours of sleep opportunity in a 12 hour period prior to commencing FDP.
According to Appendix 1, what are the off-duty period limitations?
Must have minimum off-duty period of 12 consecutive hours during a 24-hour period.
According to Appendix 1, what are the limitations on cumulative flight time?
Week - 30 hours.
Month - 100 hours.
Year - 1000 hours.
What is the maximum blood alcohol reading you can have if planning on flying?
0.02%.
State the restrictions with regard to flying as a pilot, and the consumption of alcohol.
A person shall not have consumed alcohol 8 hours prior to performing duties as a pilot.
Are you permitted to consume any prescription or over-the-counter drugs before flying an aircraft?
Yes some drugs are allowed, best to speak to DAME when in doubt.
What instruments are mandatory for a aerial work day VFR flight?
- Airspeed Indicator.
- Altimeter.
- Magnetic Compass (Direct Reading).
- Backup Compass.
- Timepiece (HHMMSS).
- Turn and Slip Indicator.
- OAT Indicator.
What are the minimum requirements by Cessna needed for C82R?
- Flap Position Indicator.
- Fuel Gauges.
- Oils Temperatures + Pressures.
- Stall Warning.
- Trim Indicator.
- Tachometer.
What are the radio-communication system requirements?
Must be fitted with atleast 2 radio-communication systems, 1 must be VHF.
When must supplemental oxygen be carried onboard for crew and passengers on an unpressured aircraft?
When operating above 10,000ft.
What are the ELT requirements?
- Must be carried when operating greater than 50nms.
What are the first-aid kit requirements?
- Must be carried onboard the flight
- Must contain enough supplies for all occupants onboard the flight.
- Must be recognisable and accessible.
When must survival equipment be carried onboard during a flight?
- Where the carriage of life rafts is required.
- During operations within or through the remote areas specified by the remote area maps.
- As directed by CASA.
What are the requirements for the carriage of fire-extinguishers?
1 must be carried in cockpit/readily accessible location by crew.
When must life jackets be carried onboard during a flight?
Flight is over water, and at a greater distance from land to reach without an engine.
Where should life jackets be stowed during flight?
Adjacent to each seat, in easy to reach location.
Under what conditions should a life jacket be worn?
Over water outside gliding range, and flying at or below 2000ft AGL.
When must life rafts be carried onboard during a flight?
Flight is over water, and at a greater distance from land to reach without an engine.
Where should life rafts be stowed during flight?
Stowed in readily accessible location, or in a marked container or compartment.
What are the requirements for landing areas and aerodromes?
Pilots Discretion.
Can a GPS be used while navigating VFR?
Yes, but can’t be main means of navigation and must still carry backup paper charts.
How does a GPS work?
- Based off satellite pings.
- 3 satellites for a 2D fix (Lat + Long).
- 4 satellites for a 3D fix (Lat + Long + Altitude).
What is the fuel burn of a C82R?
55L/hr.
What is the fuel capacity of a C82R?
302L. (283L Usable).
What is the safe endurance of a C82R aircraft?
263 minutes with 45min reserve leaned for 283 @ 55L/h
What grade of fuel can be used in a C82R and what colour is it?
Octane 100 (Green) or Octane 100LL (Blue).
What is the minimum oil capacity of a C82R?
5qt.
What is the maximum oil capacity of a C82R?
8qt.
What is the correct grade of oil used in a C82R.
W100 Oil.
What are the RACWA standard passenger weights for adults?
77kg.
A C82R has 4 seats. Can you take more than 3 passengers? State the requirements.
Yes, if the following occurs:
- 2 children can fill a seat if combined weight is less than 77kg.
- An infant can be carried with an adult except when sitting on an emergency exit.
- Only 1 additional passenger is permitted.
What is the maximum baggage capacity of a C82R?
90kg.
What is the Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) of a C82R?
1406kg.
What is the Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) of a C82R?
1406kg.
What happens to the propeller of a C82R when oil is lost?
Moves fully FINE and will red-line.
What happens to the propeller of a C82R when the pitch cable breaks?
Moves fully FINE and will red-line.
What happens to the propeller of a C82R when the speeder spring breaks?
Moves fully COARSE, controls more sluggish.
What maintenance can be undertaken as a pilot?
- Spark plugs.
- 50hr oil + filter change.
- Lights.
- Door removals.
- Seat removals.
What is the stall (VS) speed of a C82R in a clean configuration?
42KTS.
What is the stall (VS) speed of a C82R with 20 degrees of flap?
40KTS.
What is the stall (VS) speed of a C82R with 40 degrees of flap?
37KTS.
What is the maximum flap operating (VFE) speed of a C82R?
10 Degrees - 140KTS.
10-40 Degrees - 95KTS.
What is the maximum gear operating (VLE) speed of a C82R?
140KTS.
What is the maneuvering (VA) speed of a C82R? What is the maneuvering speed?
101KTS @ 2550LBS.
It is an airspeed limitation determined by the aircraft designer, at speeds exceeding the maneuvering speed, full deflection of any flight control surface can result in damage to the aircraft structure.
What is the maximum structural (VNO) speed of a C82R?
143KTS.
What is the never exceed (VNE) speed of a C82R?
182KTS.
What is the caution range speed (Yellow Arc) range of a C82R?
143-182KTS.
What is the normal operating speed (Green Arc) range of a C82R?
42-143KTS.
What is the best angle (Vx) climb speed of a C82R.
64KTS.
What is the best rate (Vy) climb of a C82R?
88KTS.
What is the glide speed of a C82R?
80KTS.
What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind of a C82R?
18KTS.
Explain the brake system of a C82R?
- The braking system consists of a dual piston (4 lining) brake assemblies fitted to the main gear and operated by a hydraulic system.
- Brakes are operated by pushing on the top portion of the rudder pedals.
Explain the fuel system of a C82R?
- Fuel Tank with Vent, Drain and Cap.
- Fuel Selector Valve.
- Fuel Strainer - To Engine Primer.
- Aux Fuel Pump.
- Engine Driven Fuel Pump.
- Fuel Pressure Gauge.
- Carburettor. To Throttle + Mixture Control Knob.
Gravity Fed.
Explain the landing gear system of a C82R?
- Extended and retracted by hydraulic actuators, powered by an electrically driven hydraulic pump.
- The nose gear and main gear each have mechanical uplock and downlock actuated by separate hydraulic actuators.
- Squat switches are used to prevent the gear from coming up on ground.
- Hydraulic reservoir is located behind centre console on right forward seat.
Where is the battery located in a C82R?
Right forward position of firewall.
What is the voltage of a C82R battery?
24V.
What is the voltage of the alternator in a C82R?
28V.
What engine is installed in a C82R?
Lycoming O-540-J3C5D.
What is the horse-power of a C82R engine?
235BHP @ 2400rpm.
What propeller is installed on a C82R?
McCauley Constant Speed 82” Diameter.
What tyre pressure should be in the main tyres of a C82R?
68psi.
What tyre pressure should be in the nose tyre of a C82R?
50psi.
What are the day VFR alternative minimas?
Cloud - More than SCT before 1500ft ceiling.
Visibility - Less than 8km.
Wind - More than XW limit for aircraft.
What would you do if the landing gear failed to extend?
- Slow to below 140KTS.
- Pull landing gear pump circuit breaker.
- Gear selector DOWN.
- Extend pump forward, and pump up and down 20x times until steady green and resistance is felt.
- Check gear is visually down.
Reset landing gear pump circuit breaker.
What would you do if the landing gear failed to retract?
- Master switch ON.
- Landing Gear Lever check UP.
- Landing gear and gear pump circuit breakers IN.
- Gear up light CHECK.
- Landing gear lever RECYCLE.
- Gear motor check.
If fails to retract or gear up light is present, pull the hydraulic pump circuit breaker and re-engage prior to landing.
What would you do if the engine caught fire in the air?
- Shutdown immediately.
- Mixture idle, Fuel off, Master off, Cabin heat and air off.
- Increase glide airspeed.
- Forced landing.
What would you do if the engine caught fire on the ground while starting?
- Continue cranking.
- Power 1700RPM for a few minutes.
- Shutdown engine, call for fire extinguisher.
- Masters, Ignition, Fuel off.
- Extinguish.
What type of flaps are used on the C82R?
40 degree single slotted fowler flaps.
What is the use of a balance horn on the C28R controls?
Assist movement.
What is adverse yaw?
Tendency for an aircraft to yaw in the opposite direction of a roll and is caused by the difference in lift and drag of each wing.
