EC-130 B4 Flashcards

1
Q

Dimensions of airframe

A

41’ long
12’ ht (vert stab)
8’ wide (skid to skid)

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2
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Rotor diameter & radius

A

Diameter: 35’
Radius: 17.5’

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3
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Engine and Specs

A

Turbomeca Arriel 2B1

MTOP 747 SHP MCP 728 SHP

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4
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Rotor and T/R specs

A

M/R: Starflex 3 blade
386 RPM nominal spd
T/R Fenestron 10 blade
3568 RPM nominal spd

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5
Q

Fuel capacity

A
  1. 7 total

142. 3 Usable

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6
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Oil capacity engine, MGB, TGB, Hydro

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Eng: 1.64 gal
MGB: 1.93 gal
TGB: 0.13 gal
Hyd: .26 min .32 max gal

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7
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Weight range

A

Max GW: 5,350 lbs

Min GW: 3,307 lbs

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8
Q

CG envelope Long. and Lat.

Datam line

A

Long Range: 124 front 140.9 aft
Lat.: +/- 3.94”
Datam: 133.8” fwd of mast

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9
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Temp limits:

A

Low: -20 C w/ out mod
High: ISA + 35C max of 50C

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10
Q

VnE Pwr off

Pwr On

A

125 KIAS @ SL - 3 kts/1000’

155 KIAS @ SL - 3 kts/1000’

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11
Q

VnE w/ diff door configs:

A

LH slide door while manuevering: 70 kts
LH slide door open/locked: 80 kts
LH slide door removed: 110 kts
Any other door combo: 90 kts

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12
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Max altitude in flight

A

Hp 23,000’

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13
Q

Slope angle limits

A

Nose up or down: 6 deg

Lateral slope: 8 deg

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14
Q

Manuever limits

A

Do not cause LIMIT light to come on

TOPS limits: 30 deg bank….10 deg pitch?

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15
Q

NR ranges:

A
320 min pwr off
320 - 375 caution
375 - 405 normal
405 - 430 caution
430 max pwr off
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16
Q

NR horn activation

A

Low <360 RPM

High >410 RPM

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17
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Rotor brake limits

A

170 RPM max spd for activation
140 Norm RPM for activation
5 minutes between brake applications

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18
Q

FLI ranges

A

MCP: up to 9.6
TOP: 9.6 to 10
MTOP: 10
Transient: 10.4 for 5 seconds

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19
Q

Bleed air limitations

A

P2 bleeds forbidden above MCP T4 or Ng

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20
Q

TRQ limits

A

92.7% MCP
92.7 - 100% TOP 0 - 40 KIAS (no time limit)
104% Transient 5 seconds

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21
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Nf Limits

A

349 RPM Minimum
349 - 418 RPM Norm
418 MTOP (5 minutes)
450 Transient 5 seconds

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22
Q

Ng limits

A

67% min stabilized spd
D Ng -4% (Ng 97.1% SL) MCP
D Ng -4% to 0% (101.1% SL) TOP
D Ng 1% transient 5 seconds

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23
Q

T4 start limits

A

750 C MCP

865 C Max Transient 10 seconds

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24
Q

T4 Flight limits

A

849 C MCP
849 to 915 C TOP
915 C MTOP

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25
Q

Oil temp limits

A

-10 to 0 C caution
0 C minimum before power application
115 C max

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26
Q

Oil Press limits

A

1.1 bar min pressure (Ng >70%)
1.1 - 2 bar caution
6 - 9.8 caution
9.8 bar max press

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27
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Electrical limits

A

31.5 V max (rated 26 to 29 V)

150 A Max continuous current

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28
Q

Approved fuels

A

Jet A
Jet A1
JP 5
JP 8

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29
Q

Baggage compartment load limits

A

RH 287 lbs
LH 342 lbs
62.5 lbs/sq ft

Rear 176 lbs
30 lbs/sq ft

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30
Q

Cabin load limits

A

Rear 1091 lbs
Fwd 893 lbs
62.5 lbs/sq ft

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31
Q

Sect 2 mandatory equipment

A

2 headsets, one worn by pilot
listen to audio warning indications
one for a spare

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32
Q

Kinds of operations limits

A

Certified Day VFR
Req’s mod 07-3664 for night VFR
No flight in falling snow (w/out sand filter)

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33
Q

4 Recommended actions in sect 3

A
  • -Land Immediately: says self explanatory….
  • -Land as soon as possible: Nearest site where safe landing can be made
  • -Land as soon as practical: Nearest field w/ mx
  • -Continue flight
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34
Q

When are continuous audio tones generated

A

Nr 360 RPM
MTOP exceeded
Transient limit expected to be exceeded (w/ mod)

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35
Q

Flame out Cruise bold face

A

Reduce collective
IAS set to Vy
–if relight impossible or T/R fail IDLE

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36
Q

In flight re-light

A
Starter OFF
Fuel Pump ON
Starter ON
--Relight after Ng <17%
Fuel Pump OFF
(1000' min required)
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37
Q

T/R failure
IGE/ OGE in HV curve
OGE outside HV curve

A

IGE/IN: Land immediately, IDLE, Cushion
OGE: Land as soon as possible
Simultaneously lower collect, fwd cyclic, pitch for Vy
–If go around performed, use auto for landing

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38
Q

Top VEMD screen fail

Info displayed

A

Turn screen off
Read info off bottom screen
Will lose Delta NG and TQ

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39
Q

Both VEMD screen fail or DC power off (smoke/fumes)

A

Turn both screens off
Max power = level flight & IAS = 100 - 2/1000 Hp
Land ASAPracticable
No hover landing

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40
Q

VEMD: FLI Failed—> Check Param

A

Parameters consitency…..Checked
Good: push reset once
Bad: Follow applicable EP

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41
Q

NR indication fail

A

Collective….Maintain TQ >10%
NR reading given by Nf Pointer
Land ASAPracticable

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42
Q

Nf Failure

A

Check Nr in green w/ TQ > 0%
Continue Flight
Note: EBCAU may be unavailable….

43
Q

Engine oil Temp >115 C

A

A/S set to 80 KIAS
Temp drop: land ASAPracticable
Temp no drop: Land ASAPossible

44
Q

Low oil Pressure

A

Check ENG P light:
ON = Land immediately (Auto procedure & shutdown eng)
OFF = Test light: Doesn’t work Land immediately
—Light works = land ASAPracticable

45
Q

FLI failures

A

Follow other limits:
T4 <810
Ng -4 (refer to table)
Land ASAPracticable for each

46
Q

Engine Fire Startup

A
Start selector.....OFF
Fuel Shutoff.....AFT
Boost Pump.....OFF
Crank.....Hold 10 seconds
Mast SW....OFF
Brake....<170 RPM
Evac
47
Q

Engine fire hover, takeoff, final

A

Land immediately
No hover powered landing
Then same procedure as fire on start

48
Q

Engine fire in flight

A

Land immediately: collective down, Vy, Auto procedure
Fuel Shutoff…..OFF
Start selector….OFF
After landing: Mast SW, Brake (<170), Evac

49
Q

Red Gov light

A
Flight parameters....CHECK
Emergency mode engages....amber GOV ON
Collective.....avoid abrupt changes:
----Ng >80% <20000 Hp
----Ng >85% >20000 Hp
Land ASAPracticable
50
Q

Red Gov light on start

A

Start selector to OFF immediately

51
Q

Amber Gov in flight

A

Avoid abrupt power changes
IAS….Maintain below power off Vne
Land ASAPracticable
On ground: do not start

52
Q

Eng P light on (oil press <1.1 Bar)

A

Check gauge
Low: Land Immediately (auto, engine shutdown)
Normal: Land ASAPracticable

53
Q

Eng CHIP Light ON

A

Reduce power
Land ASAPossible
Low power appch and landing
Be prepared for auto

54
Q

MGB P Light on (MGB oil press <1 bar)

A

Reduce power
Land ASAPossible
If no spot avail: Fly at Vy (gives ~55 min flt time)

55
Q

MGB Temp Light (MGB oil >115 C)

A

IAS….set to Vy
CWP….Check MGB P (verify)
Pressure light on land ASAPossible
Light off land ASApracticable

56
Q

MGB CHIP ON

A

Reduce power
Monitor MGB P and MGB Temp
Land ASAPossible

57
Q

TGB CHIP

A

Avoid prolonged hover

Continue flight

58
Q

Hydr + SERVO lights ON

A
Avoid abrupt manuevers
Bank <30 deg
IAS <110 or VnE (lowest)
Normal appch/landing
Land ASAPracticable
59
Q

SERVO Light ON

A

Jammed distributor valve on main servo
Continue flight
Land ASAPracticable

60
Q

BATT light on (battery offline)

A

EXT PWR BATT or BATT/EPU……CHECK ON
IF ON….Check voltage on VEMD
Land ASAPracticable

61
Q

GENE light on (generator offline)

A
UBUS on VEMD.....CHECK
GENE....CHECK ON
GENE RESET.....ON
Unnecessary equip off
Land ASAPracticable
62
Q

BATT FAIL system remaining

Flight time on just batt

A

NR analog indicator only (no VEMD)
Day: 50 minutes
Night: 20 minutes

63
Q

FUEL LIGHT

Procedure and fuel remaining

A

106 lbs remaining
15 MIN at MCP
LAND ASAPossible
Avoid abrupt manuevers

64
Q

FUEL P Light on

A
Collective.....reduce power
Boost Pump....ON
Land ASAPossible
Low power appch/landing
Be prepared in case of flame out
65
Q

Fuel Filter Light ON

A

Reduce power: Light out Land ASAPracticable
Light still on: Land ASAPossible
Both: monitor Ng, if oscillations Land Immediately (auto)
—Filter bypassed, contaminates to engine….bad

66
Q

PITOT light on

A

Check switch
Monitor A/S
Continue flight

67
Q

DOOR light on

A

Reduce spd 70 Kt max
Land ASAPracticable
Descent/appch at low sink rate

68
Q

LIMIT light on

A

Stop it
Collective….reduce power
Cyclic….reduce speed or load factor

69
Q

Rotor brake inop

A

Land w/ HW
Cyclic….slightly into wind
Wait for full rotor shutdown before getting out

70
Q

Bleed valve fail

A

GOV light will come on
No flag on shutdown: check gov light, fuse, no start
No bleed at low pwr: avoid abrupt power changes
Land ASAPracticable

71
Q

Before starting, what CWP lights should be illuminated?

A

GENE, PITOT, ENG P, FUEL PUMP, HORN, MGB P, SERVO, HYDRO, TWT GRIP
W/ EPU start add BATT light

72
Q

Before start what should be displayed on VEMD?

A

3 data pg
vehicle pg
Batt voltage >22 V
Bleed Valve Open Flag

73
Q

After start selector flipped on, what engine parameters should you see?

A

Ng increasing
T4 remains below limits (750 C)
Rotor turning at Ng 25% or higher
Engine oil pressure increases

74
Q

What indications should you see after Ng passes 67%?

A

ENG P, MGB P, HYDR, SERVO lights out

75
Q

How do you abort a start?

A

Start selector to OFF
GENE OFF
FUEL P OFF
Crank Procedure

76
Q

What is the takeoff profile?

A

From HIGE (5’) pitch to attain 40 KIAS by 10’ and 50 KIAS by 20’

77
Q

How do you attain max climb performance?

A

Above 100’ AGL
Use MCP
Pitch for Vy (70 KIAS - 1/1000’)

78
Q

What is the power setting for Fast Cruise?

A

FLI (corresponding TQ, Ng, T4 amber)

79
Q

How do you attain economic cruise power?

A

TQ 10% less than MCP

80
Q

What are some considerations in high winds (30kts)?

A
Park into wind, leave brake on, 1 blade at 12 position
Steer cyclic slightly into wind
Tie down required above 40 kts
Ng > 67% go to FLIGHT
Do oil cool down in FLIGHT position
81
Q

When must HIGE be calculated manually?

A

AUW’s above 2,400 KG (5,291 lbs)

82
Q

How do you perform a before takeoff engine health check?

A

In HIGE slightly raise collective
Ensure Ng can increase at least 1%
w/out exceeding takeoff pwr 1% limit….

83
Q

What is the procedure for VEMD engine check?

A

In stabilized flight <12,000’
Near MCP
Heating/demisting off
Initiate check: TQ should be positive T4 negative

84
Q

How high is the low hover point on the H/V?

A

Point A

7’

85
Q

How is point B defined on the H/V diagram?

A

Constant height of 30’

Constant speed of 50 kts

86
Q

How is Point C defined on the H/V diagram?

A

Height of 100’

Speed of 65 kts

87
Q

How is Point D defined on the H/V diagram?

A

Height between 700 and 1,000’
Constant speed of 20 kts
Ht dependent on weight and D altitude

88
Q

How is Point E defined on the H/V diagram?

A

Height between 700 and 1,000’
Constant zero airspeed
Ht dependent on weight and D. altitude

89
Q

In what conditions has controllability been tested to?

A

25 kt winds, all directions
Max weight
SL up to 7,500’ DA

90
Q

What is the max DA demonstrated for HIGE performance?

A

13,200’

91
Q

What is the max DA demonstrated for HOGE perform.?

A

19,000’

92
Q

What are the parameters for the rate of climb chart?

A
Vy
MCP
No heating/demisting
Temps inside limitations
Use corrected wt from previous chart
93
Q

What is the glide distance for Auto?

A

.54 NM/ 1000’
at 65 KIAS
Nr 410

94
Q

What is the speed for max endurance?

A

70 KTAS

95
Q

How does heating/demisting affect cruise performance?

A

A/S -2 kts
Hourly fuel consumption +4%
Range -5%

96
Q

How many ASUs are there and what do they do?

A

3 ASUs
Warning horns/ lights
Signal processing
No 3 is the EBCAU

97
Q

When does the VEMD switch to FLI?

A

Ng 60%

98
Q

What are the power supplies for the FADEC?

A

Acft 28 VDC system (generator/Batt)
and independent Ng driven alternator
Power out = gov light on and no idle mode

99
Q

What is hydraulic pressure regulated at?

A

508 PSI +/- 15

100
Q

What does the DCT BATT bus power?

A

Transponder
Nf/Nr analog gauge
FADEC start/stop
Instrument lights/dome lights

101
Q

Generator specs

A
160 A (200 A optional)
exceeds batt voltage by at least .5 V
102
Q

AC power system specs

A
Driven by DC inverter
250 VAC system:
---115 VAC
---26 VAC
10 VAC system:
---26 VAC
103
Q

What drives the compressor for the air conditioner?

A

Belt driven compressor off the MGB