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1
Q

Normal Oil Temperature Range

A

45-115C

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2
Q

AC Gen limit on ground above 10C

A

.33

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3
Q

Flaps 5 speed

A

140

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4
Q

Oil pressure start limit

A

200psid max

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5
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max altitude for reduced power takeoff

A

5000ft

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6
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Before takeoff below the line flow (SIC)

A
  1. bleeds min and off
  2. transponder TA/RA
  3. Props Max
    complete checklist
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7
Q

Flight NH Max

A

100% (or 102% transient)

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8
Q

Autopilot limitation: ______ mode is not permitted with flaps ______.

A

APP

35

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9
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standard reduced power takeoff setting

A

92% torque

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10
Q

max altitude for takeoff and landing

A

10000ft

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11
Q

What is on the #2 hydraulic system?

A 
Landing gear
Outboard roll spoilers
Nose wheel steering
Ground spoilers
Emergency brake
Rudder actuator (upper)
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12
Q

Bag Fwd Shelf

A

2000lbs

125lbs/sq ft

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13
Q

approved fuel types

A 
Jet A
Jet A1
Jet B
JP-4
JP-5
JP-8
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14
Q

max tailwind on gravel

A

10kts

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15
Q

You can use the yaw damper on takeoff when weight exceeds _____lbs

A

31,750 for flaps 5 degrees only

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16
Q

approach flow (PM)

A
  1. “Flight attendant, please prepare the cabin for arrival”
  2. No smoking sign off then on
  3. ECU top
    4 aux pumps on
  4. standby hyd pumps on
  5. hydraulic needles 7 up
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17
Q

can the aircraft receive structural failure at airspeeds below Va?

A

Yes

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18
Q

max tailwind
takeoff flaps 5 &
landing flaps 15

A

10kts

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19
Q

bleeds must be ___ for takeoff and landing

A

OFF

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20
Q

Flaps 35 speed

A

130

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21
Q

Autopilot limitation:

VOR without DME is not permitted in ______ and; _____modes

A

NAV

APP

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22
Q

max altitude for operation of gear and flaps

A

15000ft

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23
Q

how many crewmembers must always be in the flight deck while the aircraft is airborne?

A

2

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24
Q

max operating altitude

A

25000ft

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25
Q

Max Takeoff Weight

A

34,500 (103)

36,300 (106)

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26
Q

maneuvering speed

A

163 (103 series)

164 (106 series)

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27
Q

After start flow (SIC)

A
  1. Recirc fan, bleed 1, bleed 2 on
  2. Emergency lights arm
  3. flaps 5
  4. radar stby
  5. aux pumps on
  6. autofx select
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28
Q

Np prohibited range

A

500 to 780

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29
Q

Min oil temp for engine start?

A

-40

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30
Q

max cabin altitude

A

8000ft

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31
Q

Max Landing Weight

A

33,900 (103)

33,900 (106)

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32
Q

max tire speed

A

139

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33
Q

Np max

A

1212

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34
Q

How do you notify the FA at 10,000ft?

A

Cycle the fasten seatbelt sign

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35
Q

After start flow (PIC)

A

unfeather prop one at a time
Bus tie Untie
pitot/stall on

windshield heat warm
nosewheel steering on

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36
Q

Max weight under Combi compartment net

A

1800

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37
Q 
Cranking Limits
#1 Start Attempt Time On/Off:
#2 Start Attempt Time On/Off:
#3 Start Attempt Time On/Off:
A 
#1 On: 1 Min / Off: 2 Min 
#2 On: 1 Min / Off: 2 Min 
#3 On: 1 Min / Off: 30 Min
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38
Q

Approved autopilot limitations (11 limits)

A

1) approved for CAT 1 only
2) pilot must be seated at controls
3) must not be manually overpowered
4) must be disengaged 200ft above runway on approach
5) not authorized single engine beyond FAF
6) APP mode is not permitted with flaps 35
7) VOR w/out DME not permitted in NAV and APP mode
8) min height for engagement is 1000ft
9) must be disengaged in severe icing
10) Autopilot (coupled) and FD (manual) approaches are approved for a glideslope angle of 2.5-4 degrees. Glideslope angles greater than 3 degrees are approved for flaps 15 only
11) backcourse approaches not authorized

helpful memory aid:
“the CAT was SEATED and MANUALLY OVERPOWERED the 200FT SINGLE ENGINE APP on the VOR at 1000FT in SEVERE ICING with a GLIDESLOPE on the BACKCOURSE”

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39
Q

Max cabin differential

A

5.95PSI

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40
Q

Before takeoff below the line flow (PIC)

A
  1. lights on when taking runway

2. after unlocking controls check rudder and say “rudder free and full”

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41
Q 
ITT limits
Max T/O power
Max continuous 
Normal T/O
Transient
A

816
800
785
850

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42
Q 
Torque limits 
Max T/O
Max continuous 
Normal T/O
Transient
A

112.5
97.5
99.5
125

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43
Q

Max usable fuel load

A

5678

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44
Q

when must de-ice systems be activated?

A

At the first sign of ice formation on the aircraft (if in cruise), or prior to
entering icing conditions (for all other phases of flight)

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45
Q

Flaps 15 speed

A

140

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46
Q

Fuel imbalance

A

600lbs

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47
Q

DC Gen limit on ground

48
Q

Engine area clear calls

A

“clear right, no plug, no strap”

49
Q

minimum oil temperature to go above FLT IDLE?

50
Q

After exiting icing conditions, how many complete cycles of the
deicing boots is required?

A

1, or until aircraft is free of ice

51
Q

AC Gen limit on ground (up to 10C)

52
Q

Recommend holding speed

53
Q 
Dimensions
Wingspan
Length
wheel base, track and elevator length
tail height
prop diameter
wing height
prop clearance
A 
Wingspan 85'
Length 73'
wheel base, track and elevator length 26'
tail height 24.5'
prop diameter 13'
wing height 12'
prop clearance 3'
54
Q

Establishing power when you arrive at the aircraft

A 
Ensure external power switch off
Turn on Power cart
Battery Master Switch On 
Essential bus volts read Battery voltage 
Main bus volts read zero 
Main battery Switch  On 
Aux Battery Switch On 
Right main bus volts read Battery voltage 
Left main bus volts read zero 
Main Bus Tie Switch  Tie 
Left main bus volts read Battery voltage 
DC External Power Switch On 
All busses read External Power voltage 
Rotate BUS VOLTS knob to R MAIN for start 
Battery Master Switch Off 
Recirc Fan On (during warm temps)
55
Q

Park flow (PIC)

A

30 secs prior to shutdown - #1 to start/feather

  1. power levers in DISC and nose wheel straight
  2. steering off/park brake set
  3. # 1 condition lever fuel off; #1 power lever flt idle
  4. emergency lights off
  5. fasten seatbelts off
  6. external power on
  7. main bus tie
56
Q

Oil Pressure Limits -
Normal Range:
Allowed lower for what condition?
Start limit:

A

Normal range: 55-65 PSID
40-55 PSID allowed at engine speeds below 75% NH
Start Limit: 200 Max

57
Q

Max Ramp Weight

A

34,700 (103)

36,500 (106)

58
Q

What is on the #1 hydraulic system?

A

Flaps
Anti skid control valve/main wheel brakes
Inboard roll spoilers
Rudder actuator (lower)

59
Q

Autopilot limitation:
Autopilot and FD approaches are approved for a glideslope angle of ___ - ___. Glideslope angles >3 degrees are approved for approach flaps ___ only.

A

2.5-4 degrees

15

60
Q

Vmo 20000-25000ft

61
Q

max tailwind with ECU inop

62
Q

max tailwind
takeoff flaps 15 &
landing flaps 35

63
Q

Vmo 0-14000ft

64
Q

Max contaminated runway depths
Water
Snow

A

Water .59in

Snow. 2.4 in

65
Q

FO engine start calls

A 
Fuel flow normal 
Oil pressure
Hydraulic pressure
Manual out
Stater off
66
Q

all fuels must be ___C warmer than fuel freezing point except ___ which must be ___C than its freezing point

67
Q

landing gear operation speed

68
Q

Max crosswind

69
Q

Max weight under Main Compartment Net

70
Q

Ground NH Min

71
Q

wheel doors remain open speed

72
Q

what is the recommended min temperature for boot ops?

73
Q

Max x-wind contaminated runway
Contaminate
Compact snow

A

Contaminate 14

Compact snow. 20

74
Q

Call fuel flow high during start if it exceeds ____pph

75
Q 
Max Continuous Power Setting
(Time limit at this setting;
Torque; 
Np; 
ITT)
A

Time limit at this setting: Continuous
Torque: 97.5%
Np: 1,212
ITT: 800 degrees

76
Q

max speed for unfeathering prop

77
Q

rough air speed

78
Q

Max Zero Fuel Weight

A

31,400 (103)

32,000 (106)

79
Q 
Max T/O Power Setting
(Time limit at this setting;
Torque; 
Np; 
ITT)
A

Time limit at this setting: 5 min
Torque: 112.5%
Np: 1,212
ITT: 816 degrees

80
Q

reduced power takeoff not allowed with (6 limits):

A

1) operations in tailwinds between 10-20kts
2) Inoperative anti-skid
3) One ECU inop
4) T/O and landing with bleed air ON
5) unpaved gravel runway
6) inop autofx

81
Q

fuel heater outlet temp indicated on fuel temp gauge: ___C to ___C

A

11C to 57C

82
Q

min torque for reduced power takeoff

83
Q

Section D Combi Cargo

A

2000lbs and; 500/foot run (106)

1800lbs and; 362/ foot run (103)

84
Q

Starting ITT Limitations

A

816 to 850 for 20 secs

850 to 950 for 5 secs

85
Q

PIC before start flow

A
  1. battery master on
  2. verify bus tie is tied
  3. anti-collision red
  4. seat belt sign on
86
Q

Climb flow (PM)

A
  1. ECU norm
  2. aux pumps off
  3. autofx check off
  4. standby hyd pumps norm (off)
  5. prop sync on
  6. bleeds confirm on and min/max adjusted
87
Q

max torque with prop feathered

88
Q

Min oil temp for start

89
Q

Center of Gravity

A

15% to 38% MAC

90
Q

landing gear extended speed

91
Q

Max cabin differential for ground operations

92
Q

PIC Engine start flow

A
  1. confirm park brake set
  2. power lever in flight idle
  3. condition lever fuel cutoff
  4. recirc fan off
  5. ignition norm or auto
  6. select engine start and say “starting 2”
  7. press start button
  8. hand on condition lever
  9. move condition lever to start/feather upon passing 20% Nh
  10. keep eyes on ITT until engine stabilizes
  11. emergency lights off
  12. external power off
  13. emergency lights on
  14. hand signal for disconnect power and chalks
  15. repeat process for starting #1
93
Q

Oil Temperature Limits -

What is required to go above FLT IDLE?

A

Min temp of 0C and unfeathering prop

94
Q

Max OAT

____ C to _____ C or ISA _____

A

-54C to 48.9C or ISA 35

95
Q

engine intake bypass doors must be open and ignitors must be in manual or auto for all operations when in visible moisture and OAT is

96
Q

What are the 9 functions of the ECU?

A

NH

  1. Ground idle fuel schedule
  2. Fuel scheduling forward power range
  3. NH over speed protection

NP

  1. Prop over speed governing (beta operations)
  2. Prop governing - reverse
  3. Quiet taxi mode

Safety features

  1. Fail fix feature
  2. Power uptrim
  3. Over-torque condition >120% torque (auto fx only)
97
Q 
Transient Power Setting
(Time limit at this setting;
Torque; 
Np; 
ITT)
A

Time limit at this setting: 20 Sec
Torque: 125%
Np: 1320
ITT: 850 degrees

98
Q

Oil Temp Transient Limits -
Temperature:___
Time:___

A

115-125C

20Min

99
Q

After landing flow (SIC)

A
  1. flaps up
  2. flight/taxi switch taxi
  3. ws/pilot heat window off
  4. pitot/stall heat off
  5. deice panel heat off
  6. ignitors normal or auto
  7. nav lights red
  8. pitot heat 1 and 2 caution lights are now on
  9. master caution flasher off
  10. aux pumps off
  11. radar off
  12. elevator trim white arc
  13. aileron and rudder trim center
  14. transponder stby
  15. flaps check up
100
Q

Normal fuel flow during engine start is ___pph

101
Q

Vmo 14000-15000ft

102
Q 
Normal Takeoff Power Setting
(Time limit at this setting;
Torque; 
Np; 
ITT)
A

Time limit at this setting: N/A
Torque: 99.5%
Np: 1,212
ITT: 785 degrees

103
Q

Baggage Aft Shelf

A

1000lbs

75lbs/sq ft

104
Q

max altitude for airstart

105
Q

Vmo 15000-2000ft

106
Q

The first takeoff of each day will be a _____ takeoff

107
Q

Maneuvering Limit Load Factors
Flaps Retracted
Flaps Extended

A

Retracted: +2.5Gs, -1G
Extended: +2Gs, -0G

108
Q

Maximum Runway Slopes

A

+2% Uphill/ -2% Downhill

109
Q

Gravel / Unpaved Runway Limitations

A

Landing surface must have a uniform covering that is graded smooth and kept free from ruts to avoid the formation of pools of water during periods of precipitation.

Maximum stone size of loose gravel or surface stones is 1.5 inches.

110
Q

Minimum Width of Runway for Operations

111
Q

Maximum Runway Contaminate
Slush
Dry snow
Standing water

A

Slush: 1/2”
Dry snow: 2.4”
Standing Water: .59”

112
Q

Max Reverse Operating Limits
Torque:
ITT:
Np:

A

Torque: 90%
ITT: 785
Np: 1212

113
Q

With Bypass Doors open, Maximum Takeoff Power and Maximum Cruise Power settings are limited to a Maximum Ambient Temperature of ISA + ____C

114
Q

Model Propeller

A

Hamilton Standard 14SF

115
Q

Wheel Brake Cooling Limits:

Takeoff after Landing:

Takeoff after Aborted Takeoff:

Takeoff after Landing with Tailwinds greater than 10 knots OR Takeoff after Aborted Takeoff Tailwinds greater than 5 knots:

A

Takeoff after Landing: (tailwinds less than 10 knots): a 7 minute cooling period is required if maximum braking was used in the previous landing at airspeeds greater than 50 KIAS for more than 1 second.

Takeoff after Aborted Takeoff: (tailwinds less than 5 knots): a 7 minute cooling period is required if maximum braking was used at airspeeds greater than 50 KIAS for more than 1 second.

Takeoff after Landing with Tailwinds greater than 10 knots OR Takeoff after Aborted Takeoff Tailwinds greater than 5 knots: Limits from Brake Energy Charts in PSM 1-81-1A 5-12-1 must be computed and compiled with.

116
Q 
Taxi Restrictions:
Normal speed:
Expedited:
Contaminated taxiway:
Ramp areas:
Slush up to 1/2":
Single engine:
Reverse:
A 
Normal speed: 20
Expedited: 25
Contaminated taxiway: 5-15
Ramp areas: 10
Slush up to 1/2": 5
Single engine: prohibited
Reverse: prohibited
117
Q

Engine Model

A

Pratt and Whitney PW121

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