EKQ Flashcards

1
Q

How many safety pins should be fitted in each cockpit when you check the aircraft before flight?

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Where are the CFS pins stowed, and what procedure should be adopted?

A

CFS pin stowage box (rear cockpit).
Should be closed and latched after each opening.

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3
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Below what battery voltage should an internal start not be attempted?

A

23.5V

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4
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If, during the initial checks, the battery voltage is less than 22V, what should you do?

A

Bat Off, declare the aircraft U/S and return to ops

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5
Q

Describe the AUX BAT test sequence and pass/fail criteria.

A

Hold test for 5 seconds, one second for each cell in the Aux Bat. To pass the light must remain on for all 5 seconds, indicating that all cells are serviceable.

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6
Q

How do you know that Ext Pwr has been connected to the aircraft?

A

Visually watch the ground crew plug in the GPU and check the voltage to confirm it increases to 24-29.5V.

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7
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What must be disconnected before engaging the GEN after engine start?

A

GPU

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8
Q

How would you know if the aircraft safety interlocks are in place to ensure a safe start sequence?

A

ST READY caption is illuminated

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9
Q

What is the maximum permitted ITT during a start cycle and for how long is that temperature allowed?

A

1000°C, max 5 seconds between 871 and 1000°C.

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10
Q

List 6 reasons why you would manually abort an engine start?

A

No rise of ITT within 10 seconds of fuel flow indication (no start).

ITT likely to exceed 1000°C (hot start).

ITT likely to remain between 871 and 1000°C for > 5 secs.

Normal N1 increase is halted (hung start).

BATT BUS warning caption during start sequence.

Throttle is moved or ST READY extinguishes during start sequence.

PMU FAIL or PMU STATUS captions during start sequence.

Hydraulic pressure remains at zero during start sequence.

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11
Q

What is the maximum permitted IOAT for an engine start?

A

80°C

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12
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How many start/dry crank cycles are permitted and what is the cooling period required?

A

4 cycles

Each cycle length no more than 20 sec

Cooling period is:
1 - 30 sec
2 - 2 mins
3 - 5 mins
4 - 30 mins

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13
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What is the maximum permitted take-off mass?

A

6900lbs

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14
Q

What is the maximum wind speed for opening/closing the canopy?

A

40kts

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15
Q

What is the maximum tailwind for take-off and landing?

A

10kts

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16
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What is the maximum crosswind for take-off and landing (aircraft limit)?

A

25kts

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17
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What is the IAS/Mach No. limit for a clean aircraft?

A

316kts/0.67M

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18
Q

What is the maximum speed for flap extension?

A

150kts

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19
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What is the maximum speed for gear extension?

A

150kts

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20
Q

What are the minimum heights for practicing stalling and aerobatics?

A

Solo = 5000ft AGL
Dual - 4000ft AGL

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21
Q

What is the maximum fuel asymmetry for aerobatics?

A

50lbs

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22
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What are the symmetric and asymmetric ‘clean’ and ‘gear and/or flaps extended’ g limits?

A

Clean symmetric = -3.5 to +7g
Clean asymmetric = -1 to +4.7g

Gear/flap symmetric = 0 to +2g
Gear/flap asymmetric = 0 to +2g

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23
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What is the maximum permitted non-manoeuvring inverted flight time?

A

60 sec

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24
Q

After sustained negative g operation (> 15 sec), how long must elapse before further applications?

A

> 200lb per side = 30 sec
< 200lb per side = 60 sec

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25
Q

What is the maximum permitted time for intentional 0g flight?

A

5 sec

26
Q

State the following heights for spinning:
MAH
MHCR
Min Entry Height
Max Entry Height

A

MAH = 3000ft AGL

MHCR = Highest of:
MAH + 4000ft
11,500ft AMSL
Cloud tops + 4000ft

Min EH = MHCR + 500ft per turn

Max EH = 22,000ft AMSL

27
Q

What is the incipient spin recovery drill?

A

Height - Check sufficient recovery
Throttle - Idle
Controls - 2 hands on, centralise
Recover - When rotation stops, roll level and pull out from dive

28
Q

What is the full spin recovery drill?

A

Height - Check sufficient for recovery
Throttle - Idle
Direction - Identify direction of spin
Rudder - Full opposite
CC - Centrally forward until spin stops
Controls - Centralise, recover from dive
MAH - If below, eject
EICAS - Monitor

29
Q

What is the best gliding speed (both clean and with gear down)?

A

Clean = 125kts
Gear down = 120kts

30
Q

What are the cross check minimum threshold speeds for Land flap, TO flap and a flapless approach?

A

Land flap = 100kts

TO flap = 105kts

Flapless = 110kts

31
Q

If not cleared to land, what is the minimum height to go around?

A

150ft

32
Q

If you are cleared to land, with one on landing, what is the minimum spacing required?

A

3000ft, or 1500ft in formation

33
Q

What are the limits for crossing an arrestor cable, which is raised and supported?

A

Taxy as slowly as possible, walking pace
Avoid nose and main gear contact with cable support donuts

34
Q

What are the bold face actions for EMERGENCY GROUND EGRESS?

A

If necessary:

  1. EJECT

Otherwise:

  1. Throttle…OFF
  2. Firewall Shutoff…Remove guard & pull
  3. Command Eject…SOLO, locked in detent
    • Seat firing handle safety pin…Insert through housing
  4. Parking brake…As req.
  5. Canopy…Open/CFS OPERATION as req.
    • Unstrap completely:
      a. Shoulder harness
      b. Lap belt
      c. SSK fittings
      d. Leg restraints
  6. BAT, GEN, AUX BAT…OFF
    • Aircraft…Vacate and move clear upwind
35
Q

What are the bold face actions for CFS OPERATION?

A
  1. *Other occupant/external parties…Warn as req.
    • Oxygen mask…Donned
    • Visors…Down
    • CFS Handle…Rotate 90 deg anti-clockwise, close eyes and pull
36
Q

What are the bold face actions for FAILURE TO EJECT?

A
  1. Seat Firing Handle Safety Pin…Check removed
  2. Seat Firing Handle…Pull Again
37
Q

What are the bold face actions for EMERG OXY FAILS AFTER EJECTION?

A

If breathing is restricted while still attached to the seat after ejection:

  1. Green Ring…Pull up & aft
38
Q

What are the bold face actions for AUTOMATIC SEPERATION FAILS AFTER EJECTION?

A
  1. MOR…Operate
39
Q

What are the bold face actions for TAKE-OFF ABORT?

A
  1. Throttle…IDLE
  2. Brakes…As req.

If likely to depart the runway in an uncontrolled condition, consider:

  1. EJECT or EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
40
Q

What are the bold face actions for TYRE FAILURE DURING TAKE-OFF?

A

If decision made to stop:

  1. ABORT/continue with landing

If takeoff continued:

  1. Gear & Flap position…Maintain

(Cards out)

Land as soon as practicable.

41
Q

What are the bold face actions for EFATO?

A

If sufficient runway ahead and gear down:

  1. Throttle…IDLE, then OFF when appropriate
  2. Attempt landing or Eject

If below forced landing parameters and gear up:

  1. Eject

If above forced landing parameters:

  1. Carry out FORCED LANDING or EJECT
42
Q

What are the bold face actions for ENGINE FIRE ON THE GROUND?

A
  1. Egress
43
Q

What are the bold face actions for ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT?

A
  1. Throttle…Min Practicable
  2. Check for signs of fire

If definite signs and above 10,000ft AMSL:

  1. *Green ring…Pull up and aft
  2. Altitude…Initiate descent (to achieve below 10,000ft AMSL within 10 mins)

In all events with definite signs of fire:

  1. Throttle…OFF
  2. Firewall shutoff…Remove guard and pull
  3. Does engine fire persist?
    Yes - Eject
    No - Pre-meditated ejection or forced landing

If no definite signs, get the cards out for non-boldface drill.

44
Q

What are the bold face actions for SMOKE/FUMES/ELECTRICAL FIRE?

A
    • OBOGS Oxygen…Max
    • OBOGS Pressure…Emergency
    • OBOGS Mask…Toggle down
  1. Altitude…Below 18,000ft AMSL
  2. Pressurisation…RAM/DUMP
  3. Bleed Air Inflow…OFF
  4. Is the situation resolved?
    Yes…Land ASAP
    No…Cards out (whilst preparing to land ASAP)
45
Q

What are the bold face actions for EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN ON THE GROUND?

A
  1. EGRESS…As req.

In all events:

  1. Throttle…OFF
  2. Firewall Shutoff…Remove guard and pull
46
Q

What are the bold face actions for EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT?

A

If >10,000ft AMSL:

  1. *Green ring…Pull up and aft
  2. Altitude…Initiate descent (to achieve below 10,000ft AMSL within 10 mins)

In all events:

  1. Throttle OFF
  2. Firewall Shutoff…Remove guard & pull
  3. Carry out Pre-meditated ejection or Forced landing
47
Q

What are the bold face actions for MECH ENG FAILURE IN FLIGHT?

A
  1. Go to EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

Note - Do not attempt a relight

48
Q

What are the bold face actions for FLAMEOUT/INADVERTANT THROTTLE OFF?

A

If >10,000ft AMSL:

  1. *Green ring…Pull up and aft
  2. Altitude…Initiate descent (to achieve below 10,000ft AMSL within 10 mins)

In all events:

  1. Throttle…OFF
  2. Consider Immediate, PMU Norm or PMU Off Relight
49
Q

What are the bold face actions for IMMEDIATE RELIGHT (PMU NORM)?

A

If time and circumstances do not permit:

  1. Eject

Otherwise:

  1. Throttle…OFF
  2. Starter…Auto/Reset

When N1 at min 13%:

  1. Throttle…IDLE
  2. Engine Instruments…Monitor

If relight unsuccessful (no N1 rise within 5 secs of selecting STARTER, or no ITT rise within 10 sec after fuel flow) and time and circumstances permit:

  1. Throttle…OFF, attempt further relights

If time does not permit:

  1. Emergency Shutdown or Eject
50
Q

What are the bold face actions for UNCOMMANDED POWER CHANGES/UNCOMMANDED PROPELLER FEATHER?

A
  1. Throttle…Mid range, ITT<820°C
  2. PMU…OFF
  3. Is prop control regained? (Wait up to 20 sec)
    Yes = Land ASAP
    No = Card out for rest of drill
51
Q

What are the bold face actions for COMPRESSOR STALL?

A
  1. Throttle…Smoothly reduce throttle until symptoms cease
52
Q

What are the bold face actions for PMU FAILURE?

A
  1. Throttle…Min practical, ITT<820°C
  2. PMU…OFF
53
Q

What are the bold face actions for CHIP WARNING?

A
  1. Throttle min practicable, avoid unnecessary throttle movement

Note - Land ASAP

54
Q

What are the bold face actions for OIL SYSTEM FAILURE/OIL PX EICAS WARNING?

A
  1. Throttle min practicable, avoid unnecessary throttle movement

Note - Land ASAP

55
Q

What are the bold face actions for BATTERY AND GENERATOR FAILURE?

A

If >10,000ft AMSL:

  1. *Green ring…Pull up and aft
  2. Altitude…Initiate descent (to achieve below 10,000ft AMSL within 10 mins)

In all events:

  1. AUX BAT…Confirm ON
  2. Standby V/UHF Controller…ON
  3. Land ASAP from FLAPLESS approach
56
Q

What are the bold face actions for TRIM RUNAWAY?

A
  1. Trim Interrupt - Press and hold
57
Q

What are the bold face actions for OBOGS FAIL?

A
  1. Throttle…Advance

2.*Oxygen mask/hoses/CRU-60…Check connections/mask seal

  1. *OBOGS
    a. Supply…ON
    b. Oxygen…MAX
    c. Pressure…EMERGENCY
    d. Flow Indicator…Check for normal operation
  2. *Oxygen Mask…Toggle down

If OBOGS FAIL remains illuminated after 20sec, or flow indicator abnormal:

  1. Carry out OBOGS INOPERATIVE/SUSPECTED HYPOXIA
58
Q

What are the bold face actions for OBOGS INOPERATIVE/SUSPECTED HYPOXIA?

A
  1. *Oxygen mask/hoses/CRU-60…Check connections/mask seal
  2. *Green ring…Pull up and aft
  3. Altitude…Initiate descent (to achieve below 10,000ft AMSL within 10 mins)
59
Q

What are the bold face actions for SUSPECTED OBOGS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION?

A
  1. *Green Ring…Pull up & aft if >10,000ft cockpit altitude
  2. Altitude…Initiate descent (to achieve below 10,000ft AMSL within 10 mins)
60
Q

What are the bold face actions for OBOGS OVERTEMP?

A
  1. *Green Ring…Pull up & aft if >10,000ft cockpit altitude
  2. Altitude…Initiate descent (to achieve below 10,000ft AMSL within 10 mins)
61
Q

What are the bold face actions for COCKPIT DECOMPRESSION with or without CKPT ALT?

A

1.*OBOGS:
a. Supply…Confirm ON
b. Oxygen…MAX (as req.)
c. Pressure…EMERGENCY
d. Flow indicator…Check for normal operation

  1. *Oxygen Mask…Toggle down
  2. Altitude…Descend below 18,000ft AMSL