Ground School Flashcards
What fuel does the avenger burn, where would you find this information
F-34
Release to Service
Type of Propellor
Fixed speed, variable pitch
IFR OUTCAS
Above Transition Altitude
Set SPS - 1013hPa
Select Cruising Level found in AIP
IFR INCAS
A/C (x2): Appropriate Radio and Nav Equipment
Pilot (x2): Submit Flight Plan; Valid Instrument Rating
ATC (x2): Obtain clearance and comply with instructions
What radar picture does GND give?
Ground fixed North with aircraft moving across the screen
How do you request a frequency change?
Upfront request
What is the Rad/Haz?
7m/22ft
What is the RTU?
Radio tuning unit
TAWS?
Terrain awareness warning system
Uses aircraft position, speed, altitude, track, vertical speed, certain flap and undercarriage configurations, referencd to global terrain and obstacle databases to allow safe overflight
GPWS (ground proximity warning system)
Radar Altimeter (RadAlt)
STC?
Sensitivity time control
Reduces clutter and equal size targets
When is the oxygen system activated?
Always armed
FRC Definition of a Warning
Information that may result in injury or death
FRC Definition of a Caution
Information may result in damage to equipment
FRC Definition of a Note
Information should be emphasised
ADC?
Air Data Computer
Air Speed
Pressure Instruments
Air Temperature
TCAS and levels of protection?
Traffic Collision Avoidance System
TA -Traffic Advisory (within +/- 1200ft, 0.2nm)
RA - Resolution Advisory (within +/- 750ft, 0.1nm; must comply)
Based on time to closest point of approach
What is the purpose of gain?
To filter stronger or weaker returns according to your situation
What are the five radar settings upon start-up
Search Tilt -2 Scan 90 Display Ground Range 20
FTC?
Fast time constant
Reduces radar clutter
How long will the battery run for?
30 mins
How many volts does the battery/generator output?
24v battery 28v generator (x2 one in each engine)
GPU also generates 28v
CDU?
Control display unit
When is the propeller live?
It’s always live
Engine work cycle?
Induction
Compression
Combustion
Exhaustion
MLA?
Breakdown for Culdrose?
Max Landing Allowance
100 in wings
100 for missed approach
200 for 30 min hold @ 10,000ft
Max landing weight?
15675lbs
Max take-off weight?
16,500lbs
How many fuel tanks are there, and which order do they draw from?
6
2 Main
2 Auxiliary
2 Extended Range
ER-Aux-Main
What does FSII stand for?
Fuel System Icing Inhibitor
Where do you find information on available fuel at Culdrose?
BINA
MSFL?
Minimum safe flight level
((1013- RPS) x 27) + SALT
Round up to nearest 500
MSCL?
Minimum safe cruise level
Calculate magnetic track
Apply semi-circular rule to higher of MSFL/TL
TMT components?
Main display
-Radar Image, Radar Overlays, Tactical Information
Programmable Entry Panel (PEP)
-Radar parameters selected, radar overlay selected
Hand Controller
-Move radar cursor
TMT flight components?
Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
-Attitude, Heading
Air Data Computer (ADC)
-Temperature, IAS, Altitude
Nav
-GPS, INS, Doppler
Transition Altitude (TA)
The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitude
When climbing away from aerodrome or from flight below TA, aircraft reset altimeter to SPS when passing TA
3000ft (generally in UK)
Ops Normal Call
Position - 330 Culdrose 64
Heading - HDG 230
Altitude - FL60
Intentions - Exercise Complete, Info (ATIS code) copied
Request - Type of Service and recovery type
Routine checks
Every 20 mins
Nav - INS to GPS
Fuel - Enough remaining
Ops Normal - (when operating over sea)
Pigeons - Relay to pilot
Radar components
Antenna/pedestal unit
Receiver/transmitter unit
Interface unit
Radios
2x UHF
2x VHF
1x HF
1x VHF (Maritime)
- only transmits on one frequency at a time
- can listen to multiple frequencies at once
Procedure to follow in an emergency
Aviate, navigate, communicate
External aircraft lights
Anti-collision lights Beacon lights - A/C is about to start up Navigation lights - A/C is manned Recognition lights Tail floodlights Landing and taxi lights Wing ice lights
CPA
Closest point of approach
Divide distance between contacts by rate of closure
Ice protection systems
Pneumatic-wing de-ice boots
Warm air-engine inlet lip heat, window de-mist
Electrical-propeller de-ice, windshield anti-ice, Pitot heat, fuel vent heat, stall warning
Mechanical - Windshield Wipers, Engine anti-ice
Hot 5?
2x Pitot Heat
2x Fuel Vent Heat
1x Stall Warning
Icing conditions
+ 5 deg or less + visible moisture
Freezing rain + clear ice = dangerous
Propellor Blade Positions
Feather ~ 80 deg
Idle ~ 18 deg
Max Reverse ~ -14 deg
Engine start-up sequence
Right engine starts first as door to aircraft is on the left
Aircraft danger areas
Propeller blast danger area
Propeller danger area
Exhaust danger area
GPU intrusion area
Oxygen systems
Pilot O2-Diluter/-demand masks, immediately available
Passenger 02-auto deployed when cabin pressure above 12,500 feet, constant flow
First aid O2-located in toilet area overhead
Portable O2-located on forward bulkhead of toilet area
Fire extinguisher locations
Behind co-pilot seat
Baggage area of cabin
ECS?
Environmental conditioning system
Creates an environment that humans can survive and operate in at altitude
Pressurisation system (P3 bleed air), Heating System (P3 bleed air), air-conditioning system

Avenger fuel capacity
5196 lbs
Endurance
Time until reaching MLA, does not allow for diversion
Fuel burn rate
700lbs/hr
100lbs/9 mins
50lbs/4 mins
Diversion fuel?
Amount of fuel required to safely divert to alternate airfield
MLA + Transit to/Missed approach at Div + Climb, cruise, descent + instrument approach at div
