{Flight Safety's General PC-12 Questions} Flashcards

1
Q

What is the first step taken after a CAWS warning ENG FIRE and voice callout is received on the ground?

A

PCL idle

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2
Q

What action should be taken to prevent smoke or fumes from entering the cockpit as a result of an engine fire in flight?

A

ECS emergency shutoff - pull

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3
Q

Due to the composite construction of the engine cowling and possibility of toxic gases during a fire, what must be shut off when a fire condition is suspected?

A

ECS emergency shutoff - pull

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4
Q

What are you looking for when you push the FIRE test button?

A

6 lights - 2 caution, 2 warnings and 2 CAWS lights

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5
Q

What indication can be expected if the engine fire detection system fails?

A

A master caution CAWS - FIRE DETECT

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6
Q

True or False: The type of flight control system in the PC12 is electrically actuated, hydraulically boosted?

A

False

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7
Q

In pusher ice mode, when will the shaker and pusher activation occur?

A

8 degrees lower Angle of Attack, or approximately 10 degrees faster

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8
Q

When does Pusher Ice Mode advisory CAWS illuminate?

A

Inertial Separator OPEN & Prop Heat ON

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9
Q

How will the stick pusher function in pusher safe mode?

A

Stick pusher will activate based on the lower flap when asymmetrical flap deflection happens.

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10
Q

Stick pusher is inhibited for how long after takeoff?

A

5 Seconds

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11
Q

What is required for stick shaker and pusher to operate?

A

One AoA computer activates the shaker, Two AoA computers activate the pusher

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12
Q

What are the indications in the cockpit when approaching a stall?

A

Shaking, beeping with mushy controls

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13
Q

What effect will stick pusher / shaker activation have on the Autopilot?

A

Autopilot disengages

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14
Q

True or False: The flaps on the PC12 are electrically actuated, single piece fowler.

A

True

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15
Q

Which flap positions are available?

A

0 - 15 - 30 - 40

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16
Q

What action must be taken if you get PUSHER on the ground and persist after completing the test?

A

No FLY

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17
Q

What action must be taken if the PUSHER CAWS illuminates when the aircraft is in flight and remains on after testing?

A

The aircraft is no longer stall protected - Follow the QRH

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18
Q

Which conditions could result in FLAPS illuminating in flight?

A

Asymmetrical flap deflection

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19
Q

After a FLAPS CAWS message appears what is the first step to take?

A

Check the Flaps CB - follow the QRH

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20
Q

FLAPS and PUSHER CAWS illuminated together means:

A

Flaps are asymmetrically deployed

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21
Q

What does a Green PUSHER ICE MODE CAWS mean?

A

Pusher computer set to ice mode

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22
Q

If the flaps CB trips due to an overheat of the PDU, how long must you wait to reset the CB?

A

5 minutes

23
Q

How many times can a pilot reset the flaps CB?

A

2 times

24
Q

If the pilot pushes the FLAP INTERRUPT switch to INTERRUPT in flight and then switches it back to NORMAL will the flaps function?

A

No

25
Q

What indications will the pilot receive when the flaps are deployed above Vfe?

A

Red A/S in the flight indicator and a high pitch tone at 1600 Hz interrupted at 5 Hz intervals

26
Q

In flight what is the only flap failure that can be reset?

A

PDU or CB overheat

27
Q

True or False: Pitch Trim is accomplished by means of an electrically actuated trim tab mounted on the LH elevator

A

FALSE

28
Q

What is the procedure to activate the pitch or aileron trim on the yoke?

A

Pull the trip, push the hat in the desired direction

29
Q

During runaway trim operations what is the way the pilot can stop all trim operations?

A

Trim interrupt button above the PCL

30
Q

What is the total usable fuel?

A

402 gallons

31
Q

What are the approved fuel types?

A

Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B, JP-4 and any fuel under SB 14004

32
Q

What is the maximum fuel imbalance permitted for departure in pounds?

A

178#

33
Q

What is the maximum fuel imbalance permitted for departure on the EIS fuel tape?

A

3 segments

34
Q

The fuel reset button is used to reset what values?

A

The fuel used to zero and fuel contents after refueling.

35
Q

When pulled what does the red fuel emergency shutoff handle in the cockpit do?

A

Fuel is prevented from entering the engine

36
Q

When is PRIST required?

A

Any time a flight is conducted in temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius
Guardian requires it for ALL flights

37
Q

What is the required concentration of PRIST in the fuel?

A

Between 0.06% and 0.15% by volume

38
Q

Under normal conditions, when is the hydraulic power pack powered?

A

Under normal conditions: On the ground when the engine is running and always in the air

39
Q

Hydraulic power pack is powered by which bus?

A

Non Essential Bus

40
Q

If the hydraulic power pack fails or a loss of electrical power occurs what keeps the gear up in flight?

A

A nitrogen charge can hold the gear up for approximately 200 minutes

41
Q

According to the POH, the emergency gear extension hand pump may require up to how many strokes to bring the gear fully down?

A

60 to 80 strokes

42
Q

What conditions will case the HYDR CAWS caution light to appear?

A

In flight: Power pack is on for more than 10 minutes or if the PSI is less than 1800
On ground: The power pack cycled on more than 6 times in the past hour

43
Q

PC-12 maximum rated passenger capacity?

A

9 passengers

44
Q

Maximum cargo capacity?

A

3300#

45
Q

Maximum luggage behind the luggage net?

A

400#

46
Q

What type of engine does the PC-12 have?

A

PT6A-67B, or newer/upgraded aircraft: PT6A-67P

47
Q

Where is the fire extinguisher?

A

Behind the co-pilot’s seat

48
Q

What position is the ELT kept in?

A

Armed

49
Q

EFIS receives information from what sources?

A

AHRS 1/2, AOA, Navigation systems, pitot/static system

50
Q

What navigation information can be displayed by bearing #1?

A

VOR 1, GPS 1, ADF 1

51
Q

What does the 1|2 button do?

A

Switches between navigation radio 1 and navigation radio 2

52
Q

During takeoff and landing what functions of the AP and Yaw damper system may be used?

A

None

53
Q

What does SOFT RIDE mode do on the AP?

A

Turns down the gains, making smoother slower corrections. Disengages in approach and BC mode.