KC46 MQF CAO AUG 21 Flashcards
What is the maximum operating altitude of the KC-46A?
Reference: FCOM, 16 May, 2016, L.10.1
40,100 feet PA
What is the maximum takeoff and landing altitude?
Reference: FCOM, 16 May, 2016, L.10.1
9,500 feet PA
What is the maximum taxi weight?
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, L.10.3
416,000 Pounds
What is the maximum takeoff weight?
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, L.10.4
415,000 Pounds
What is the maximum zero fuel weight?
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, L.10.4
273,000 Pounds
What is the Basic Crew of a KC-46?
Reference: KC-46 Vol 3, 01 Feb 16, Table 3.1
1x AC, 1x Pilot, and 1x Boom Operator
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.
Reference: KC-46 Vol 3, 01 Feb 16, Table 3.1 Note 1
1; any; 42
______ boom operator(s) is/are required on missions with planned cargo or AE. An FB
supervised by an IB is equivalent to ______ BO(s)?
Reference: KC-46 Vol 3, 01 Feb 16, Table 3.1 Note 2
Two; one
The maximum FDP for a basic crew is ______ hours ( ______ hours when AFDS is inoperative).
All AAR and tactical events will be accomplished within the first ______ hours of the FDP.
Reference: KC-46 Vol 3, 01 Feb 16, 5.17.1
16+00; 12+00; 14+00
The minimum runway length is ________ feet. The minimum runway width is _________ feet.
The minimum taxiway width is _________ feet.
Reference: KC-46 Vol 1, 13 Mar 17, 4.9.3.1.1
7,000; 147; 74
A crewmember who is non-current in takeoff (AT59YM), instrument approach (AP15YM), or
landing (AL01YM) will ___________________.
Reference: KC-46 Vol 1, 12 July 21, 4.10.1.3.1
C. be supervised on all sorties until currency is regained
When lowering aircraft doors, stand clear of the door _______, as the _______ may move as the
door is lowered.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, SP.1.2
handle, handle
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.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, SP.1.3
65, 40
When operating with less than nominal external power delay _________ until after engines are
started.
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, SP.6.3
- Activation of remaining hydraulic and fuel pumps
- Setting trim
- Checking flight controls
D. ALL of the above
During the Electrical Power Up procedure, after selecting Battery switch to ON and Standby
Power selector to AUTO, which lights do you verify illuminate and what light extinguishes?
Reference: FCOM , 15 August, 2017, SP.6.1
MAIN BAT DISCH and APU BAT DISCH illuminate; standby bus OFF extinguishes
Do not transmit on any HF radios during/when ________________ ?
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, L.10.3
A. ground refueling operations
C. any personnel are within 30 feet of aircraft hull, using headsets connected to the exterior of
the airplane, or in proximity to open aircraft door.
D. Both A and C
During the Preliminary Preflight Procedure, prior to moving the IRS Mode Selectors from OFF to
NAV, how many seconds must you wait?
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, NP.21.1
10 sec
During the Preliminary Preflight Procedure, when checking the status display, what specific
things are mentioned you must verify are sufficient for flight?
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, NP.21.1
Oxygen pressure, Hydraulic quantity, and Engine oil quantity
The APU starter duty cycle is a maximum of ________ consecutive starts or attempts within a
_________ minute period.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, L.10.3
3, 60
Coordination with ground crew is required prior to which of the following items?
Reference: FCOM, 7 October, 2015, NP.11.2
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
Avoid weather radar operation ___________.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, L.10.3
A. in a hangar
C. when personnel are within the area normally enclosed by the aircraft nose radome
D. Both A and C
The parking brake must be set in order to check the brake wear indicators during the exterior
inspection.
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, NP.21.2
True
Approximately how many brake applications are possible with a fully charged brake
accumulator?
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, NP.21.2
4
What must be accomplished before the flight instrument check during the Preflight Procedure?
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.3
Initial data and navigation data entries
The maximum allowable on-the-ground differences between Captain or First Officer altitude
displays and the field elevation for RVSM at sea level is _______ feet, at 5,000 feet is
_________ feet and at 10,000 feet is ________ feet.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, L.10.3
75; 75; 75
Standby altimeters do not meet altimeter accuracy requirements of Reduced Vertical Separation
Minimum (RVSM)
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, L.10.3
True
MIL GPS is not authorized for RNP operations.
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, SP.4.9
True
EXCLUDED
In order for LAIRCM initialization to complete __________ must be loaded.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.20
EXCLUDED
MIL GPS keys
Do not set the 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.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.21
OPR; turrets
Do not push the __________ switch on the ground. The switch causes _________________.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.14
RAM AIR TURBINE, deployment of the ram air turbine
Do not put objects between the __________ and the ___________. Injury can occur when the
___________ is adjusted.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.20
Seat; aisle stand; seat
Start the Before Start Procedure after the required papers are on board, and all landing gear pins
are verified removed and stowed.
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, NP.21.26
True
What is the ARO coordination in the pilot Before Start Procedure?
Reference: FCOM, 30 October, 2017, NP.21.27
B. Confirm ARO is ready for engine start
C. Ensure the flight deck door is closed
D. Both B and C
If the tow bar is connected, do not pressurize the hydraulic systems until the nose gear steering
is locked out.
FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.27
True
Max motoring occurs when N2 acceleration is less than ___ % in approximately ___ seconds.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.29
1, 5
During engine start in sandy or dusty environments, allow maximum motoring for ___ minute(s)
to help remove contaminants.
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, SP.17.15
2
When operating in sandy or dusty environments, run the APU for ___ full minute(s) before using
it as a bleed air source.
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, SP.17.15
1
Do not increase thrust above that required to taxi until the oil temperature is a minimum of ____
degrees C.
Reference: FCOM, 1 August, 2016, NP.21.29
50
Do the Aborted Engine Start checklist for one or more of the following abort start conditions:
FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.29
A. EGT does not increase by 20 seconds after fuel control switch is moved to RUN or EGT
quickly nears or exceeds the start limit.
B. No N1 rotation when EGT increases.
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.
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 _____________.
Reference: FCOM, 1 August, 2016, NP.21.30
1200 pph; impending hot start
Do not use engine anti-ice when OAT (on the ground) is above ____°C.
Reference: FCOM, 7 October, 2015, SP.17.2
10
Do not taxi an aircraft within ____ feet of obstructions without wing walkers monitoring clearance
between aircraft and obstructions. With wing walkers, avoid taxi obstructions by at least ____
feet from any obstruction. EXCEPTION: IAW AFI 11-218, aircraft may taxi without
marshallers/wing walkers at home station along locally established taxi lines which have been
measured to ensure a minimum of _____ feet clearance from any obstruction and the obstruction
is permanent.
Reference: KC-46 Vol 3, 01 Feb 16, 5.18.1
25; 10; 10
During taxi out in cold weather operations, differential thrust may be used to help maintain
airplane momentum during turns.
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, SP.17.5
True
During the Before Taxi Procedure, after the LEFT and RIGHT ISOLATION switches are switched
off, what must you verify?
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.31
A. ENG BLEED OFF messages not shown
B. engine bleed air OFF lights are extinguished
C. BOTH A and B
What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component?
Reference: FCOM, 16 May, 2016, L.10.1
10 knots
What is the runway slope limit?
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, L.10.2
± 2 Percent
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.
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, SP.17.20
True
If windshear is suspected during takeoff, ___________________.
Reference: FCOM, 14 April, 2017, SP.17.20
A. Use Flaps 20 for optimum takeoff performance unless limited by obstacle clearance and/or
climb gradient
B. Consider increasing 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.
Takeoffs are not recommended when slush, wet snow, or standing water depth is more than ½
inch or dry snow depth is more than 4 inches.
Reference: FCOM, 7 October, 2015, SP.17.1
True
During LNAV and VNAV operations, verify all changes to the airplane’s:________.
Reference: FCOM, 1 August, 2016, NP.11.5
A. Course
B. Vertical path
C. Thrust
D. speed
E. ALL of the above
Before takeoff, the engine oil temperature must be above the lower amber band.
FCOM, 14 April, 2017, NP.21.33
A. 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)?
FCOM, 14 April, 2017, NP.21.33
Engine oil temperature must be above the lower amber band before takeoff.
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 _______.
Reference: FCTM, 30, June, 2016, 3.6; FCOM, 15 August, 2017, NP.21.35
20 knots; THR HLD; 80 knots
Do not use __________ without verifying that runway length and obstacles do not limit takeoff
performance.
Reference: FCOM, 16 Oct, 2019, NP.21.4
FMC generated V speeds
What is V1 defined as?
FCTM, 30 June, 2016, 3.21
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 plane 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.
D. BOTH A and B
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.
Reference: FCTM, 30 June, 2016, 3.22
1; 35
After takeoff, the autopilot must not be engaged below ______ feet AGL.
Reference: FCOM, 15 August, 2017, L.10.4
200
For takeoff, EMCON 4 must remain ______ until climbing through 400 feet AGL. For landing, EMCON 4 must remain ______ below 1000 feet above field elevation during approach and landing.
Reference: FCOM, 16 Oct 2019, L.10.2
OFF
With all engines operating, what are the general pilot “Q” tolerances for heading, airspeed, and
altitude?
Reference: KC-46 Vol 2, 10 Feb 17, Table 2.1
Heading: +/- 5 degree; Airspeed: +10/-5 knots; Altitude: +/- 100 feet