KC-46 Pilot MQF (CAO 20230501) Flashcards
What is the maximum operating altitude of the KC-46A?
A. 50,000 feet PA
B. 45,100 feet PA
C. 40,100 feet PA
D. 41,100 feet PA
C
What is the maximum takeoff and landing altitude?
A. 8,500 feet PA
B. 9,500 feet PA
C. 8,000 feet PA
D. 9,100 feet PA
B
What is the maximum taxi weight?
A. 415,000 pounds
B. 414,000 pounds
C. 416,000 pounds
D. 416,100 pounds
C
What is the maximum takeoff weight?
A. 415,000 pounds
B. 415,100 pounds
C. 416,000 pounds
D. 415,500 pounds
A
What is the maximum zero fuel weight?
A. 275,000 pounds
B. 274,000 pounds
C. 273,000 pounds
D. 273,100 pounds
C
What is the basic crew of a KC-46A?
A. 1x AC, 1x Pilot, and 1x Boom Operator
B. 1x Pilot and 1x Boom Operator
C. 1x AC, 1x Pilot, and 2x Boom Operators
D. 1x AC, 2x Pilots, and 2x Boom Operators
A
Add _______ additional crew member(s) certified in passenger handling to the mission when passengers (Space-A/Duty Pax) are carried on _______ leg. Add another additional crew member certified in passenger handling (two total) to the mission when over _______ passengers are carried on any leg.
A. 2; return; 50
B. 1; any; 42
C. 2; any; 50
D. 1; return; 42
B
_______ boom operator(s) is/are required on missions with planned cargo or AE. An FB monitored by an IB is equivalent to _______ MB(s).
A. Two; two
B. Two; one
C. One; one
D. One; two
B
The maximum FDP for a basic crew is _______ hours (_______ hours when automation cannot be fully utilized). All AAR and tactical events will be accomplished within the first _______ hours of the FDP.
A. 18; 16; 14
B. 14; 12; 12
C. 16; 10; 12
D. 16; 12; 12
D
Minimum runway length is _______ feet. Minimum runway width is _______ feet. Minimum taxiway width is _______ feet.
A. 7,000; 147; 74
B. 7,000; 150; 75
C. 7,000; 145; 70
D. 7,000; 147; 70
A
A crewmember who is non-current in takeoff (AT59YM), instrument approach (AP15YM), or landing (AL01YM) will ______________.
A. Ensure they log this event on the next flight
B. Accomplish as soon as possible
C. Be supervised on all sorties until currency is regained
D. Accomplish only in the WST
C
When lowering forward entry door, stand clear of the door _______, as the _______ may move as the door is lowered.
A. Latch; latch
B. Handle; handle
C. Guide; actuator
D. Motor; motor mounts
B
Although the main cargo door structure will withstand gusts up to _______ knots in the full open position, the door cannot be opened or closed against steady winds exceeding _______ knots.
A. 45, 45
B. 50, 60
C. 65, 40
D. 30, 20
C
When operating with less than nominal external power delay _______ until after engines are started.
A. Activation of remaining hydraulic and fuel pumps
B. Setting trim
C. Checking flight controls
D. All of the above
D
During the Electrical Power Up procedure, after selecting Battery switch to ON and Standby Power selector to AUTO, verify _______ and _______ lights illuminate and _______ light(s) extinguish(es).
A. APU RUN and APU GEN ON; standby bus OFF
B. MAIN BAT DISCH and APU BAT DISC; standby bus OFF
C. L BUS OFF and R BUS OFF; BUS TIE ISLN lights
D. L BUS OFF and R BUS OFF; standby bus OFF
B
Do not transmit on any HF radios during/when ______________.
A. Ground refueling operations
B. Transmitting on another radio
C. Any personnel are within 30 feet of the aircraft hull, using headsets connected to the exterior of the airplane, or in proximity to an open aircraft door
D. Both A and C
D
During the Preliminary Preflight Procedure, prior to moving the IRS Mode Selectors from OFF to NAV, how many seconds must you wait?
A. 5 sec
B. 15 sec
C. 10 sec
D. 8 sec
C
During the Preliminary Preflight Procedure, when checking the status display, what must you verify are sufficient for flight?
A. Oxygen pressure, hydraulic pressure, and engine oil pressure
B. Oxygen pressure, hydraulic quantity, and engine oil quantity
C. Oxygen pressure, hydraulic pressure, and engine oil pressure
D. Oxygen pressure, hydraulic quantity, and engine oil temperature
B
The APU starter duty cycle is a maximum of _______ consecutive starts or attempts within a _______ minute period.
A. 2, 30
B. 4, 20
C. 3, 60
D. 6, 60
C
Coordination with ground crew is required prior to which of the following items?
A. Airplane movement
B. Air refueling system operation
C. Hydraulic system pressurization/flight control movement
D. Both A and C
E. All of the above
E
Avoid weather radar operation ______________.
A. In a hangar
B. Within 50 feet of fueling operations or a fuel spill
C. When personnel are within the area normally enclosed by the aircraft nose radome
D. Both A and C
E. All of the above
D
T/F: The parking brake must be set in order to check the brake wear indicators during the exterior inspection.
True
Approximately how many brake applications are possible with a fully charged brake accumulator?
A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
C
What must be accomplished before the flight instrument check during the Preflight Procedure?
A. Initial data and navigation data entries
B. Air refueling data
C. Performance data
D. Navigation data and air refueling data entries
A
The maximum allowable on-the-ground differences between Captain or First Officer altitude displays and the field elevation for RVSM operation at sea level is _______ feet, at 5,000 feet is _______ feet and at 10,000 feet is _______ feet.
A. 40; 45; 50
B. 75; 75; 75
C. 70; 75; 70
D. 75; 75; 70
B
T/F: Standby altimeters do not meet accuracy requirements of Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM).
True
T/F: MIL GPS is not authorized for RNP operations.
True
In order for LAIRCM initialization to complete _______ must be loaded.
A. MIL GPS keys
B. SECURE keys
C. HAVE QUICK keys
D. None of the above
A
Do not set LAIRCM mode to _______ until all ground personnel are clear of the aircraft. Rapid movement of the LAIRCM _______ can cause injury if personnel are in close proximity.
A. OPR; turrets
B. INH; laser
C. CODE; turrets
D. BIT; turrets
A
Do not push the _______ switch on the ground. The switch causes ______________.
A. RAM AIR TURBINE; deployment of the ram air turbine
B. JETTISON ARM; fuel jettison valves to open
C. AURAL CANCEL; all aural warnings to be silenced until gear is lowered
D. CHEMTRAIL; chemtrails to be mistaken for contrails at high altitude
A
Do not put objects between the _______ and the _______. Injury can occur when the _______ is adjusted.
A. Seat; aisle stand; seat
B. Control column; seat; seat
C. Thrust levers; fuel control switches; thrust lever
A
T/F: Start the Before Start Procedure after the required papers are on board, and all landing gear pins are verified removed and stowed.
True
What is the ARO coordination in the pilot Before Start Procedure?
A. Confirm ARO checklist is complete
B. Confirm ARO is at crew position
C. Taxi and takeoff briefings complete
D. Both B and C
D
T/F: If the tow bar is connected, do not pressurize the hydraulic systems until the nose gear steering is locked out.
True
Maximum motoring occurs when N2 acceleration is less than _______% in approximately _______ seconds.
A. 2, 4
B. 1, 5
C. 1, 3
D. 2, 3
B
During engine start in sandy or dusty environments, allow maximum motoring for _______ minute(s) to help remove contaminants.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 1
A
When operating in sandy or dusty environments, run the APU for _______ full minute(s) before using it as a bleed air source.
A. 1
B. 5
C. 10
D. 15
A
Do not increase thrust above that required to taxi until the oil temperature is a minimum of _______ degrees C.
A. 30
B. 15
C. 40
D. 50
D
Do the Aborted Engine Start checklist for one or more of the following abort start conditions:
A. EGT does not increase by 20 seconds after fuel control switch is moved to RUN or EGT quickly nears or exceeds start limit
B. No N1 rotation by 40% N2
C. N2 is not at idle by 2 minutes after the fuel control switch is moved to RUN
D. Oil pressure indication is not normal by the time the engine is stabilized at idle
E. All of the above
E
Stabilized fuel flow indications in excess of _______ within a few seconds after setting the FUEL CONTROL switch to RUN can be an indication of an _______.
A. 1300 pph; impending hot start
B. 1200 pph; impending hot start
C. 500 pph; impending hung start
D. 1000 pph; impending tailpipe fire
B
Do not use engine anti-ice on the ground when OAT is above _______ degrees C.
A. 10
B. 17
C. 20
D. 25
A
Personnel should plan taxi and towing operations so that no part of an aircraft is within _______ horizontal feet of any obstruction without wing walkers. Do not operate aircraft within _______ horizontal feet of any obstruction.
A. 20; 10
B. 30; 15
C. 25; 15
D. 25; 10
D
T/F: During taxi out in cold weather operations, differential thrust may be used to help maintain airplane momentum during turns.
True
During the Before Taxi Procedure, after the LEFT and RIGHT ISOLATION switches are switched, what must you verify?
A. ENG BLEED OFF messages not shown
B. Engine bleed air OFF lights are extinguished
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
C
What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component?
A. 15 knots
B. 10 knots
C. 20 knots
D. 12 knots
B
What is the runway slope limit?
A. +/- 3 percent
B. +/- 1.5 percent
C. +/- 2 percent
D. +/- 2.5 percent
C
T/F: If windshear is suspected, takeoff with full rated takeoff thrust is recommended, unless the use of a fixed derate is required to meet a dispatch performance requirement.
True
If windshear is suspected during takeoff, ______________.
A. Use Flaps 20 for optimum takeoff performance unless limited by obstacle clearance and/or climb gradient
B. Consider using Vr speed to the performance limited gross weight rotation speed, not to exceed actual gross weight Vr+20 knots
C. Use the flight director after takeoff
D. All of the above
D
T/F: Takeoffs are not recommended when wet snow depth is more than 1/2 inch or dry snow depth is more than 4 inches.
True
During LNAV and VNAV operations, verify all changes to the airplane’s:
A. Course
B. Vertical path
C. Thrust
D. Speed
E. All of the above
E
T/F: Before takeoff, the engine oil temperature must be above the lower amber band.
True
Which of the following is not one of the engine warm up recommendations when the engines have been shut down for more than 2 hours (there is no need to delay the takeoff for these recommendations)?
A. Run the engines for 5 minutes
B. Engine oil temperature must be above the lower amber band before takeoff
C. When the taxi time is expected to be less than 5 minutes start the engines as early as feasibly possible
D. Use a thrust setting normally used for taxi operations
B
Takeoff into headwinds of _______ or greater may result in _____ before the auto throttle can make final thrust adjustment. If the thrust levers do not advance to the planned takeoff thrust, manually advance the thrust levers before _______.
A. 25 knots; THR HOLD; 100 knots
B. 15 knots; THR HOLD; 80 knots
C. 30 knots; THR HOLD; 100 knots
D. 20 knots; THR HOLD; 80 knots
D
Do not use _______ without verifying that runway length and obstacles do not limit takeoff performance.
A. FMC generated critical field length
B. APT for TOLD calculation
C. FMC generated V speeds
D. FMC generated climb gradient
C
What is V1 defined as?
A. The maximum speed in the takeoff at which the pilot must take the first action (e.g., apply brakes, reduce thrust, deploy speedbrakes) to stop the airplane within the accelerate-stop distance
B. The minimum speed in the takeoff, following a failure of an engine at which the pilot can continue the takeoff and achieve the required height above the takeoff surface within the takeoff distance
C. The speed if a takeoff is rejected the airplane cannot stop before reaching the end of the runway
D. Both A and B
D
Takeoff performance assumes the engine failure or event occurs _______ second(s) before V1. In a runway limited situation, this means the airplane reaches a height of _______ feet over the end of the runway if the decision is to continue the takeoff.
A. 3; 50
B. 1; 35
C. 3; 35
D. 1; 50
B
After takeoff, the autopilot must not be engaged below _______ feet AGL.
A. 300
B. 250
C. 200
D. 150
C
With all engines operating, what are the general pilot “Q” tolerances for heading, airspeed, and altitude?
A. Heading: +/- 4 degrees; Airspeed: +/- 5 knots; Altitude: +/- 75 feet
B. Heading: +/- 10 degrees; Airspeed: + 10/- 5 knots; Altitude: +/- 150 feet
C. Heading: +/- 5 degrees; Airspeed: + 10/- 5 knots; Altitude: +/- 100 feet
D. Heading: +/- 6 degrees; Airspeed: +/- 5 knots; Altitude: +/- 100 feet
C
Do not use engine or wing anti-ice when TAT (in-flight) is above _______ degrees C.
A. 0
B. 10
C. -10
D. 5
B