KC-10 Pilot MQF Flashcards
- The refueling pattern is a _____ with legs separated by as little as 7 nm for smaller, slower tankers such as the KC-135 and as much as 20 nm for larger, faster tankers.
Left hand race track pattern
ATP-3.3.4.2 [2A-2]
- The geographical point along the planned AAR track where fuel transfer should commence is the _____.
Contact Point
ATP-3.3.4.2 [1A-7]
- The _____ is the initial formation position for a receiver joining a tanker.
echelon left position
ATP-3.3.4.2 [1A=7]
- The Toboggan maneuver is a request from receiver for the tanker to start a slow descent, maintaining the refueling airspeed. The rate of descent is _____ and this should be used unless tanker or receiver requests otherwise.
between 300 and 500 ft per minute
ATP-3.3.4.2 [1A=16]
- Do not refuel as a receiver above _____ feet.
31,000
1C-10(K)A-1
- Do not transmit on the HF radio when _____. Transmitting on the HF may cause uncommanded KC-10A air refueling boom movement, endangering the tanker or receiver aircraft and crews.
in contact with, or in close proximity to the KC-10 air refueling boom
1C-10(K)A-1
- If radio communication is lost or unreadable between the boom operator and receiver pilot, contacts will not be attempted except _____.
during an emergency fuel situation.
1C-10(K)A-1
- Approaching boom limits at relatively high velocity can cause _____ as a result of an inability to disconnect due to binding action of the boom nozzle.
structural damage
1C-10(K)A-1
- All appropriate equipment should be operating a minimum of _____ (_____ for A/A) prior to rendezvous control times (ARCT, RZ., etc.).
30 min; 15 min
1C-10(K)A-1
- Normally, the tanker will orbit in a _____ pattern at a speed of _____.
left hand; 275 KIAS or orbit speed, depending on gross weight
1C-10(K)A-1
- To help insure safe operation when range between aircraft is not known and the receiver has to descend through air refueling altitude, tankers will not initiate final turn to refueling track unless _____ rendezvous altitude.
receiver aircraft has confirmed level at proper
1C-10(K)A-1
- If the KC-10A receiver is more than _____ in trail with the tanker, the airspeed may be increased for closure. The normal speed schedule will be resumed at _____ in trail.
4 nm; 3 nm
1C-10(K)A-1
- Attempts to effect a contact during a loss of any air refueling lighting that results in less than desired illumination will be at the discretion of the _____.
boom operator
1C-10(K)A-1
- After a disconnect, remain stabilized in the contact position until the _____.
PNF visually confirms that the disconnect annunciator is illuminated and the boom is clear
1C-10(K)A-1
- Normal backout from the contact position should be accomplished _____.
smoothly and slowly
1C-10(K)A-1
- When notified that a KC-10A boom flight control system failure has occurred, _____.
do not initiate a disconnect unless directed by the boom operator.
1C-10(K)A-1
- _____ air refueling will not be conducted while tobogganing except in case of _____.
Drogue; emergency
1C-10(K)A-1
- During the RECEIVER PREPARATION FOR CONTACT checklist, the IFF/ETCAS will be turned to standby _____.
when visual contact can be maintained with the tanker
when within 3nm of the tanker
no later than 1/2 nm
1C-10(K)A-1
- As a receiver, if overrunning occurs during breakaway, under no conditions should a turn, either right or left, be made until _____ has been attained.
positive separation
1C-10(K)A-1
- If the KC-10 receiver loses sight of the tanker at any time, the receiver shall _____ until the receiver is definitely positioned aft of the tanker and has the tanker in visual contact.
establish a positive rate of descent to 1000 feet below air refueling altitude
1C-10(K)A-1
- Pressure boom refueling will not be attempted except _____.
when an emergency fuel shortage exists aboard the receiver aircraft.
- Tankers will maintain applicable contact air refueling airspeed during receiver closure. If within _____ NM closure, the tanker is off airspeed by more than _____ knots, and required to decelerate or accelerate to obtain contact airspeed, the receiver pilot will be informed prior to tanker airspeed changes.
1; 10
1C-10(K)A-1
- It is the responsibility of _____ to ensure positive separation throughout refueling operations.
all formation members (both tanker and receiver)
ATP-3.3.4.2
- When using autothrottles for air refueling, speed changes should be made slowly and deliberately (_____ knot(s) increments) to preclude rapid throttle movements.
1
1C-10(K)A-1
- Particular attention should be given when using the heading select knob with autothrottles engaged. The close proximity to and similarity with the speed knob creates the potential for _____.
inadvertent speed changes
1C-10(K)A-1
- If the receiver fails to attain stabilized position, or it becomes apparent that a closure overrun will occur, _____.
breakaway procedures will be initiated
1C-10(K)A-1
- The pilot flying the aircraft during air refueling operations with the autopilot engaged will take prompt action in the event of a(n) _____.
autopilot malfunction or breakaway
1C-10(K)A-1
- The pilot flying the aircraft during air refueling operations with the autopilot engaged will keep _____.
one hand on the control column and the other hand available for immediate throttle operation.
1C-10(K)A-1
- Except in an emergency, do not engage or disengage the autopilot while the receiver is _____ as unscheduled attitude changes can occur.
in the contact position
1C-10(K)A-1
- If an overrunning receiver flies under the tanker, the tanker autopilot may sense low pressure as a climbing indication and _____.
initiate a descent into the lower aircraft
1C-10(K)A-1
- Do not use _____ modes of the autopilot during air refueling.
navigation
1C-10(K)A-1
- If excessive fuel spillage occurs, initiate a disconnect. Discontinue refueling except in an emergency or _____.
when dictated by operational requirements
1C-10(K)A-1
- If the drogue/hose will not rewind, it should not be jettisoned _____ unless aircraft/crew safety requires immediate action.
over a populated area
1C-10(K)A-1
- During C-130 refueling, do not raise or lower slats/flaps when the receiver is closer than _____ because of the resultant pitch change of the tanker.
the astern position
ATP-3.3.4.2
- With two or more tankers and one receiver use echelon formation _____.
stacked up at 500 ft intervals with 2 nm nose to nose separation measured along the 60 deg echelon
ATP-3.3.4.2
- Special consideration should be accorded _____ above idle, as injury to personnel or damage to equipment could occur if they are in the blast pattern area.
throttle settings
1C-10(K)A-1
- When cargo or passengers are carried, the environmental curtain shall be fully installed. This will ensure that the occupants have adequate protection from _____.
smoke, fumes, and noise
1C-10(K)A-1
- The APU should not be operated _____ because the fire agent cannot be discharged.
when the battery is removed or disconnected
1C-10(K)A-1
- During ground refueling or defueling operations, do not operate which of the following equipment on the aircraft?
Radio, radar, or other electrical/electronics
1C-10(K)A-1
- _____ shall be stationed at the Flight Engineer’s Fuel Control Panel for AC pumping unit defueling and at ground defueling units for all defueling operations.
Qualified personnel
1C-10(K)A-1
- When operation in manual boom latching mode, the _____ initiate all disconnects.
receiver must
1C-10(K)A-1
- If a circuit breaker trips, a cooling period of _____ seconds should be allowed before resetting. A tripped circuit breaker should never _____.
90; be reset more than once
1C-10(K)A-1
- If tripped, which of the following circuit breakers should not be reset until maintenance personnel can ensure solenoid housing is intact and that the solenoid coil is not shorted to the solenoid case?
Manifold scavenge valve circuit breaker
1C-10(K)A-1
- If numerous circuit breakers trip for one or more sub-systems, the circuit breakers should _____.
not be reset unless an emergency condition exists, until maintenance actions are complete
1C-10(K)A-1
- Circuit breakers _____ in the event a Kapton wire flashover occurs.
may not open
1C-10(K)A-1
- Do not use EMER PWR SW to restore L EMER AC BUS _____.
if L EMER AC BUS feed CB (UM B-21) trips
1C-10(K)A-1
- Failure to monitor the throttle positions, with the autothrottles engaged and in any mode, may result in _____.
engine overspeed
1C-10(K)A-1
- When climbing in the _____ mode of the flight guidance system, the airspeed must be closely monitored. The engines may not produce sufficient thrust to maintain the airspeed, due to gross weight and high altitudes.
VERT SPEED
1C-10(K)A-1
- The maximum pitch attitude for the AT/SC system is _____ for takeoff and _____ for go-around.
22 deg; 15 deg
1C-10(K)A-1
- Activation of the Hydraulic System 3 Shutoff Valve will cause _____.
autopilot 2 pitch control to become inoperative with autopilot 2 engaged
1C-10(K)A-1
- Do not select GA mode when above _____ feet pressure altitude.
14,000
1C-10(K)A-1
- After aircraft reaches _____, the thrust computer stops updating the N1 readout. The computer begins updating again when a new thrust mode is selected.
30 Knots
1C-10(K)A-1
- Excess pedal pressure/deflection while applying manual braking techniques can result in _____.
worn/blown tires
skids
center gear lower drag link failure
1C-10(K)A-1
- If DOOR DISARM light remains on with slide arming lever in SLIDE ARMED position, _____.
call maintenance
1C-10(K)A-1
- Structural damage may occur if the cargo door is operated in winds exceeding _____ knots.
40
1C-10(K)A-1
- To avoid possible damage to the aircraft and/or ladder, raise to the retracted position when _____.
aircraft is to be moved
ladder is not in use and wind velocities of 35 knots are anticipated
aircraft is to be left unattended
1C-10(K)A-1
- With the cabin pressure controller in AUTO mode, cabin altitude remains at departure airfield elevation until aircraft is _____, at which time cabin altitude changes as indicated in the Automatic Pressurization Schedule.
5000’ above airfield
1C-10(K)A-1
- Crew rest bunks will not be occupied _____.
during takeoffs and landings
1C-10(K)A-1
- If an IAU oxygen system circuit malfunction cannot be corrected, _____.
personnel shall not occupy the affected seats during flight.
1C-10(K)A-1
- Do not transmit on HF radio when _____.
the aircraft is on the ground and personnel are working on the external skin surfaces or the boom.
1C-10(K)A-1
- Do not key the HF system when personnel are within _____ feet of the HF antenna.
100
1C-10(K)A-1
- Operating the INU on the ground with AC power removed causes _____.
system overheat due to no air flow
1C-10(K)A-1
- The capability to insert or delete waypoints also applies to the TO (active) and FROM waypoint locations. Modification of these waypoints will ______.
have an immediate effect on the aircraft navigation displays and flight guidance systems
1C-10(K)A-1
- It is recommended that the waypoint sequencing mode remain in _____ when the FMS is executing a SID, STAR, or approach procedure.
Auto
1C-10(K)A-1
- A discontinuity in the flight plan may occur when using SIDs/STARs. The discontinuity can be resolved by the following method(s):
Delete the discontinuity.
Delete the waypoint associated with the discontinuity.
Perform a Direct-To while in the discontinuity.
1C-10(K)A-1
- If the FMS does not change to approach mode at the FAF, the PF should _____.
execute a missed approach and select another approach aid.
1C-10(K)A-1
- The radar antenna may be damaged if the function switch is moved to _____ while the aircraft is in motion.
OFF
1C-10(K)A-1
- Do not select _____ unless personnel are clear of the antenna radiation area.
WX, MAP 1, MAP 2, or BCN
1C-10(K)A-1
- Precipitation diffuses the radar signal and reduces the ability to detect the signal return. The amount of signal dissipation is directly proportional to the rate of rainfall. It is possible for _____.
a storm cell to mask another cell, which could be larger and/or more intense
1C-10(K)A-1
- All TCAS aural warnings are inhibited below _____ feet radio altitude on approach and up to _____ feet radio altitude on departure.
900; 1100
1C-10(K)A-1
- The boom shall be maintained full of fuel when the departure, enroute or arrival flight path may place the aircraft _____.
in the vicinity of lightning
1C-10(K)A-1
- Concerning emergency signals, all intermittent system failure lights will _____.
be treated the same as steady lights
1C-10(K)A-1
- During a LOSS OF ALL ENGINES/GENERATORS, if engine 1 or 3 does not restart within approximately _____, immediate consideration should be given to restarting engine 2. Do not operate _____.
45 seconds; flaps/slats
1C-10(K)A-1
- With a loss of all generators and emergency power only, the battery cannot be relied upon for more than _____. Attempting an APU start will discharge the battery.
30 minutes
1C-10(K)A-1
- With a dual hydraulic system failure _____.
autothrottles may be used except for approach and landing with flaps less than 35 deg
land at the nearest suitable airfield
minimize use of more than one hydraulic powered control at a time
1C-10(K)A-1
- During dual hydraulic system failure 1 & 2, do not reduce speed to below VMCA until _____.
landing is assured
1C-10(K)A-1
- With a dual hydraulic system failure 1 & 2, a missed approach should not be attempted if _____.
both rudders are inoperative and thrust is asymetric
1C-10(K)A-1
- After gear alternate extension do not exceed _____ kts.
260
1C-10(K)A-1
- For a dual hydraulic system failure 1 & 3, if upper rudder is inoperative do not reduce speed to below _____ until landing is assured.
VMCA (157 KIAS)
1C-10(K)A-1
- During the period that all ENG PNEU SUPPLY Sel are off, the aircraft will depressurize at approximately _____.
1,500 FPM
1C-10(K)A-1