Ground School Exam Flashcards

1
Q

What fuel does the avenger burn and where would you find information on this?

A

F-34

RTS (release to service)

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2
Q

Where do you find information on available fuel at culdrose?

A

BINA

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3
Q

What does FSII stand for?

A

Fuel System Icing Inhibitor

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4
Q

How many fuel takes are there and in which order do they draw from?

A

6:
2 main
2 auxiliary
2 er (extended range)

ER-AUX-Main

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5
Q

Max takeoff weight?

A

16,500lbs

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6
Q

Max landing weight?

A

15675lbs

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7
Q

What does MLA stand for and what is the breakdown values for Culdrose?

A

Minimum Landing Allowance
100 in the wings
100 for missed approach
200 for 30min hold @ 10,000ft

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8
Q

What is the work cycle for the engines?

A

Induction
Compression
Combustion
Exhaustion

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9
Q

Type of propeller?

A

Fixed speed, variable pitch

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10
Q

When is the propeller danger area live?

A

Always live

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11
Q

How would you request a frequency change?

A

Upfront request

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12
Q

What is the RTU

A

Radio Transmission Unit

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13
Q

What is the CDU?

A

Control display unit

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14
Q

How many Vaults’s does the battery output and likewise for the generators?

A
24v battery 
28v generators (x2 one in each engine) 

GPU also generated 28v

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15
Q

How long will the battery run for?

A

30min

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16
Q

STC?

A

Sensitivity time constant

Reduces clutter & equal size target

17
Q

FTC?

A

Fast time constant

Reduces radar clutter

18
Q

What are the 5 radar settings upon start up?

A
Search
Tilt -2
Scan 90
Display Ground 
Range 20
19
Q

What is the Rad Haz?

A

7m / 22ft

20
Q

What is the purpose of gain?

A

To filter strong or weaker returns according to your situation

21
Q

TCAS and advisory’s?

A

Terrain collision avoidance system.

TA - traffic advisory
RA - resolution advisory (must comply)

22
Q

TAWS?

A

Terrain awareness warning system

23
Q

ADC?

A

Air Data Computer

Air Speed
Pressure instruments
Air Temp

24
Q

FRC definition of a warning?

A

Information may result in injury or death

25
Q

FRC definition of a caution?

A

Information may result in damage to equipment.

26
Q

FRC definition of a note?

A

Information should be emphasised

27
Q

When is the oxygen system activated?

A

Always armed

28
Q

What radar picture does GND give?

A

Ground fixed North with AC moving across screen