Lana'i Flashcards
7.1 Airspeed Limitations
- Vmo
- Mmo
- Vo
- Vfe
- Vlo
- Vle
- Vmo: 240 KIAS (Maximum operating speed is the speed limit that may not be
exceed at any time) - Mmo: .48 MACH (Maximum operating limit speed is the speed limit that may not be deliberately exceeded in normal flight operations)
- Vo: 166 KIAS (10450lbs) 123 KIAS (5730lbs) (Maximum Operating Maneuvering airspeed is the maximum speed at which application of full available aerodynamic control will not overstress the airplane)
- Vfe: 15° 165 KIAS 30°/40° 130
- Vlo: 180 KIAS (Maximum landing gear operating speed is the maximum speed at which the landing gear can be safely extended or retracted)
- Vle: 240 KIAS
7.2 Powerplant Limitations
Oil:
Capacity
Operating range
Takeoff NOT approved with _______ CAS Message
Capacity: 3.6Gal
Operating range: 1Gal
Inside green range
Takeoff not approved with ENGINE OIL LEVEL CAS message
Fuel:
Approved Fuel Grades
When Anti Ice additive must be used
Total Fuel Capacity
Total Usable Fuel
Total Unusable
Maximum Fuel Imbalance
___ LCD segments on fuel indicator
Fuel can safely be used during _______________
Do not allow fueling with ________________
Approved fuel grades: JET A, JET A-1, JET B, JP-4
▪ Any other fuel that complies with latest revision of Pratt and Whitney Service Bulletin
o Anti-Ice additive must be used for all flight operations in ambient temperatures below 0° C
o Total Fuel Capacity: 406.8 Gal
o Total Usable Fuel: 402 Gal
o TotalUnusable:4.8Gal
o Maximum Fuel Imbalance 26.4 Gal
- 3 LCD segments on fuel indicator
o Fuel can be safely used during all Normal Category airplane maneuvers.
o Do not allow fueling with electrical busses powered or external power connected.
Propeller:
4 Blade / 5 Blade
▪ Max Normal RPM:
▪ Max Transient RPM:
▪ Max Reverse RPM:
▪ Stabilized operation on the ground between _______ is not permitted.
Propeller
o4 Blade / 5 Blade
▪ Max Normal RPM: 1700 (+/- 30)
▪ Max Transient RPM: 1870
▪ Max Reverse RPM: 1650
▪ Stabilized operation on the ground between 350 and 950 RPM is not permitted.
Generator
Max Continuous Load/ Max Load for 2 minutes**
Generator 1:
Starter/Generator 2:
Max Continuous load/max load for 2 minutes:
Generator 1 - 300/450 amps
Starter/Generator 2 - 300/450 amps
** Max load permitted for 2-minute period per each one hour of operation
PCL Operation
Power Control Lever operation aft of the idle detent is prohibited:
▪ When engine is not running.
▪ During flight. Such operation may lead to loss of airplane control and total
power loss.
▪ When engine is controlled by the Manual Override System. Such operation may lead to loss of airplane control or may result in an engine/propeller overspeed condition and consequent loss of engine power.
Chip Detector
Takeoff is not approved with:
Takeoff is not approved with ENGINE CHIP caution annunciator illuminated.
Power Plant Window Markings
Red Amber Green Amber Red
(min Limit) (Caution) (Normal) (caution) (max Limit)
Torque (psi) N/A. N/A. 0-36.95psi. 36.95psi. 44.34psi
ITT (°C) N/A N/A 400-820°C 820°C 850°C
Engine Speed N/A 60% 60 - 103.5% 103.5% 104%
(Ng%)
Oil Temp (°C) N/A 10°C 10° - 105°C 105°C 110°C
Oil Pressure 60psi 90psi 90 - 135psi N/A 135psi
(psi)
Engine Operating Limitations
SHP -
Takeoff - 1200
max Cont. Max Climb - 1200
Cruise - 1000
Max Reverse - 900
SHP
Takeoff - 1200
max Cont. Max Climb - 1200
Cruise - 1000
Max Reverse - 900
Torque limit applies within a range of ____ to ____ propeller rpm
Torque limit applies within a range of 1000 to 1700 propeller rpm
Torque is limited to ___ psi below ____ propeller rpm.
Torque is limited to 23.9 psi below 1000 propeller rpm.
Normal oil pressure is __ to __ psi at gas generator speeds above ___
Normal oil pressure is 90 to 135 psi at gas generator speeds above 72%
With engine torque below ___ psi, minimum oil pressure is __ psi at normal oil temperature (__ - __° C).
With engine torque below 35.87 psi, minimum oil pressure is 85 psi at normal oil temperature (60 to 70° C).
Oil pressures under __ psi are undesirable.
Oil pressures under 90 psi are undesirable.
Under emergency conditions, to complete a flight, a lower oil pressure of __ psi is permissible at reduced power level not exceeding __ psi torque.
Under emergency conditions, to complete a flight, a lower oil pressure of 60 psi is permissible at reduced power level not exceeding 23.9 psi torque.
Oil pressures below __psi are unsafe and require that either the engine be shut down or a landing be made as soon as possible using the minimum power required to sustain flight.
Oil pressures below 60 psi are unsafe and require that either the engine be shut down or a landing be made as soon as possible using the minimum power required to sustain flight.
- This value is time limited to 5 seconds maximum.
- These values are time limited to 20 seconds maximum.
transient:
TORQUE __psi,
Max ITT ___°C,
Np RPM ____,
Oil Pressure __ - ___psi
- STARTING - Max ITT (1000°C)
- TRANSIENT - TORQUE 61psi,
Max ITT 870°C,
Np RPM 1870,
Oil Pressure 40 - 200psi
These values apply over a speed range of 50.7% to 61.4% Ng rpm
Min idle - Max ITT 750°C
For increased service life of the engine oil, an oil temperature of between __ to __° is recommended.
60° - 70°C
Oil temperature limits are __° C to __° C with limited periods of __ minutes at __ to __°C.
Oil temperature limits are -40° C to 105° C with limited periods of 10 minutes at 105 to 110°C.
100% gas generator speed corresponds to _____ rpm. 100% power turbine speed (N1) corresponds to _____ rpm which also corresponds to ____ rpm propeller speed.
100% gas generator speed corresponds to 37468 rpm. 100% power turbine speed (N1) corresponds to 29894 rpm which also corresponds to 1700 rpm propeller speed.
Takeoff power is time limited to _ minutes
5
regarding which values, during which steady state operations (phases of flight), operation from ___ rpm up to ___ rpm is permitted to allow for governing accuracy.
During steady state operation, operation from 1670 rpm up to 1730 rpm is permitted to allow for governing accuracy.
Takeoff
Max Cont./Max Climb
Cruise
Weight Limitations
Max Ramp Weight = ____ lbs.
Max Takeoff Weight = ____ lbs.
Max Landing Weight = ____ lbs.
Max Zero Fuel Weight = ____ lbs.
Max Ramp Weight = 10495 lbs.
Max Takeoff Weight = 10450 lbs.
Max Landing Weight = 9921 lbs.
Max Zero Fuel Weight = 9039 lbs.
CG Limitations
At mat takeoff weight
CG Limitations
Weight. (lb) Foward Limit. (in) Aft Limit (in)
10450 232.2 240.43
It is the responsibility of the ___ to make sure the airplane is loaded properly using the
“PC-12 Calculator” (all managed iPads) or via reference to Section 6 of the Pilot’s Information Manual.
It is the responsibility of the captain to make sure the airplane is loaded properly using the “PC-12 Calculator” (all managed iPads) or via reference to Section 6 of the Pilot’s Information Manual.
This airplane is certificated in the ______ Category. Aerobatic maneuvers, including spins, are not approved.
This airplane is certificated in the Normal Category. Aerobatic maneuvers, including spins, are not approved.
Flight load limits with flaps up +___ g - ___ g
Flight load limits with flaps down +___ g - ___g
Flight load limits with flaps up +3.3 g - 1.32 g
Flight load limits with flaps down +2.0 g - 0.0g
The Pilatus PC-12 is approved for the following types of operation when the required equipment is installed and operational:
o VFRDay/Night
o IFR Day incl. CAT 1 approaches, single pilot
o IFR Night incl. CAT 1 approaches, single pilot
o Flight into Known Icing Conditions.
The Pilatus PC-12 is approved for the following types of operation when the required equipment is installed and operational:
o VFRDay/Night
o IFR Day incl. CAT 1 approaches, single pilot
o IFR Night incl. CAT 1 approaches, single pilot
o Flight into Known Icing Conditions.
Starter Operating Limitations
Sequence ………………………………………………………………….. ________ Off
Sequence ………………………………………………………………….. ________ Off
Sequence ………………………………………………………………….. ________ Off
Sequence …………………………………………………………………………… 60 Seconds Off
Sequence …………………………………………………………………………… 60 Seconds Off
Sequence …………………………………………………………………………… 30 Minutes Off
The Company does/doesnt maintain RVSM compliance for the PC-12; therefore:
Maximum operating altitude with two pilots is ____; and
Maximum operating altitude with one pilot is ____.
See oxygen chart for operating requirements.
Operations with one pilot above FL___ up to and including FL___ is allowed if that pilot wears, secured and sealed, an oxygen mask providing supplemental oxygen at all times during operations at those altitudes.
The Company does NOT maintain RVSM compliance for the PC-12; therefore Maximum operating altitude with two pilots is FL280; and
Maximum operating altitude with one pilot is FL250.3 See oxygen chart for operating requirements.
Operations with one pilot above FL250 up to and including FL280 is allowed if that pilot wears, secured and sealed, an oxygen mask providing supplemental oxygen at all times during operations at those altitudes.
Cabin Pressurization Limitations
Maximum cabin pressure differential is ____ psi
Pressurized landing is approved, up to ___ psi
Maximum cabin pressure differential is 5.75 psi
Pressurized landing is approved, up to 0.7 psi
Outside Air Temperature Limitations
Minimum Outside Air Temperature -__° C
Maximum Outside Air Temperature __° C
Minimum Outside Air Temperature -55° C
Maximum Outside Air Temperature 50° C
Flight in icing conditions is only approved with ____________, ________ _ and _______ _ serviceable.
Flight in icing conditions is only approved with all ice protection systems, generator 1 and generator 2 serviceable.
Flight in icing conditions is prohibited when the _______________ is active.
Flight in icing conditions is prohibited when the Propeller De Ice caution is active.
During flight in icing conditions, if there is a failure of __________________, then ________________. Immediately request _______________ to facilitate a ___________ to exit the icing conditions.
During flight in icing conditions, if there is a failure of any of the aircraft ice protection systems exit icing conditions. Immediately request priority handling from Air Traffic Control to facilitate a route or an altitude change to exit the icing conditions.
During flight in icing conditions or flight with any visible ice accretion on the airframe, the following flap maximum extension limits apply:
After failure of the airframe pneumatic deice boots, __° FLAP; With operational airframe pneumatic deice boots, __° FLAP;
In the event of a balked landing go-around with residual ice on the airframe, the flaps should not be retracted from the __° position.
During flight in icing conditions or flight with any visible ice accretion on the airframe, the following flap maximum extension limits apply:
After failure of the airframe pneumatic deice boots, 0° FLAP;
With operational airframe pneumatic deice boots, 15° FLAP;
In the event of a balked landing go-around with residual ice on the airframe, the flaps should not be retracted from the 15° position
Flight in freezing rain, freezing fog, freezing drizzle and mixed conditions causing ice accretion beyond the protected areas of the pneumatic boots is/is not approved
Flight in freezing rain, freezing fog, freezing drizzle and mixed conditions causing ice accretion beyond the protected areas of the pneumatic boots is not approved.
The aircraft must be clear of all deposits of ____, _____, and ____ adhering to the lifting and control surfaces immediately prior to takeoff.
The aircraft must be clear of all deposits of snow, ice and frost adhering to the lifting and control surfaces immediately prior to takeoff.
In the event of a balked landing (go around) with residual ice on the airframe, the landing gear and flaps may not fully retract after selection.
In the event of a balked landing (go around) with residual ice on the airframe, the landing gear and flaps may not fully retract after selection.
The _________________ must be operative prior to flight into forecast icing conditions at night.
The left-wing inspection light must be operative prior to flight into forecast icing conditions at night.
During flight, severe icing conditions that exceed those for which the airplane is certificated shall be determined by the following visual cues.
If one or more of these visual cues exists, immediately request priority handling from ATC to exit the icing conditions:
If one or more of these visual cues exists, immediately request priority handling from ATC to exit the icing conditions:
Unusually extensive ice accumulation on the airframe and windshield areas not normally observed to collect ice
Accumulation of ice beyond the active portions of the wing pneumatic boots
Pneumatic Deicing Boot Limitations
The pneumatic deice system boots are required/not required to be installed for all flights.
Preflight function test required/not required before takeoff and flight into known icing conditions.
The system is required/not required to function properly for flight into known icing conditions.
Operation of the pneumatic de-ice boot system in ambient temperatures below __°C and above __°C may cause permanent damage to the boots.
The wing and tail leading edge pneumatic deicing boot system must be/dont need to be activated at the first sign of ice formation anywhere on the aircraft.
The wing and tail leading edge pneumatic deicing boot system may be/may not be deactivated only after leaving icing conditions and after the aircraft is determined to be clear of ice.
The pneumatic deice system boots are required to be installed for all flights.
Preflight function test required before takeoff and flight into known icing conditions.
The system is required to function properly for flight into known icing conditions.
Operation of the pneumatic de-ice boot system in ambient temperatures below -40°C and above +40°C may cause permanent damage to the boots.
The wing and tail leading edge pneumatic deicing boot system must be activated at the first sign of ice formation anywhere on the aircraft.
The wing and tail leading edge pneumatic deicing boot system may be deactivated only after leaving icing conditions and after the aircraft is determined to be clear of ice.
System and Equipment Limitations
Stall Warning / Stick Pusher:
Preflight function test required/not required before takeoff.
System is required/not required to function properly in normal mode for all flights and in ice mode for flight into known icing conditions.
Brakes:
To allow adequate cooling of the wheels and brakes the aircraft must remain onthe ground for at least __ min following the two events:
▪
▪
Trim Systems
o Stabilizer normal and alternate, and rudder trim systems must/may not function properly for all flights.
Stall Warning / Stick Pusher:
Preflight function test required before takeoff.
System is required to function properly in normal mode for all flights and in ice mode for flight into known icing conditions.
Brakes:
To allow adequate cooling of the wheels and brakes the aircraft must remain onthe ground for at least 45 min following the two events:
▪ Rejected takeoff with brake on speed greater than Vr - 20 kts and heavy brake usage.
▪ 0° flap full stop landing and heavy brake usage.
Trim Systems
o Stabilizer normal and alternate, and rudder trim systems must function properly for all flights.
Heated Windshield
o Left Hand and Right-Hand Heated Windshields must/may not function properly for all flights. Exception, for IFR flights conducted into no known or forecast icing conditions at least __ heating zone of the windshield on the side of the pilot in command must function properly.
Heated Windshield
o Left Hand and Right-Hand Heated Windshields must function properly for all flights. Exception, for IFR flights conducted into no known or forecast icing conditions at least one heating zone of the windshield on the side of the pilot in command must function properly.
Fire Detection System
o Preflight Function Test is/is not required for takeoff.
o System must/may not function properly for all flights.
Fire Detection System
o Preflight Function Test is required for takeoff.
o System must function properly for all flights.
+Oxygen System
A minimum oxygen supply of __ minutes duration for each occupant is required for dispatch for pressurized flight above FL___.
The oxygen system shut-off valve handle in the cockpit must be selected to __ prior to engine start and throughout the duration of flight.
The oxygen masks for the crew must be ______ for all flights.
For aircraft with the Corporate Commuter sidewall paneling, oxygen masks must be connected and properly stowed for each passenger prior to takeoff when the aircraft is to be operated above ______
In the executive interior configurations, the oxygen masks are ______ connected.
• Oxygen System
o A minimum oxygen supply of 10 minutes duration for each occupant is requiredfor dispatch for pressurized flight above FL250.
o The oxygen system shut-off valve handle in the cockpit must be selected to on prior to engine start and throughout the duration of flight.
o The oxygen masks for the crew must be connected for all flights.
o For aircraft with the Corporate Commuter sidewall paneling ,oxygen masks must be connected and properly stowed for each passenger prior to takeoff when the aircraft is to be operated above 10,000 feet.
▪ In the executive interior configurations, the oxygen masks are permanently connected.
PROBE HEAT
Preflight function test required/not required before takeoff
The system is required to function properly for ___ flight and flight ________________
PROBE HEAT
Preflight function test required before takeoff
The system is required to function properly for IFR flight and flight into known icing conditions.
Flap System Cycle Limits
A flap cycle is defined as movement from _° to __° to __° and from _° to __° to __°
to __°.
▪ Maximum number of cycles per hour
Up to 25° C OAT = __
25° C to 50° C OAT = __
A flap cycle is defined as movement from 0° to 15° to 0° and from 0° to 15° to 40°to 0°.
▪ Maximum number of cycles per hour
Up to 25° C OAT = 10
25° C to 50° C OAT = 8
Primus Apex
o The Honeywell PRIMUS APEX Integrated Avionics System for the Pilatus PC-12NG Pilot’s Guide must always/sometimes be on board the aircraft.
Primus Apex
o The Honeywell PRIMUS APEX Integrated Avionics System for the Pilatus PC-12
NG Pilot’s Guide must always be on board the aircraft.
Primus Apex AFCS MUH
OpSpec C071 Autopilot Minimum Use Altitudes/Heights (MUH)
Minimum use heights:
Takeoff/initial climb
Enroute
Approach
Minimum use heights:
Takeoff/initial climb - 400’
Enroute - 1000’
Approach - APV/ILS 200’
Non-precision 400’
During autopilot operation, a pilot must be seated in a _______ with _________.
During autopilot operation, a pilot must be seated in a pilot position with seat belt fastened.
The ________ and _________ must be ___ during _______________. (AFC)
The autopilot (AP) and yaw damper (YD) must be OFF during takeoff and landing.
The system is approved for Category _ operation (Approach mode selected) and autopilot coupled go-arounds initiated at _______________________
The system is approved for Category 1 operation (Approach mode selected) and autopilot coupled go-arounds initiated at decision altitude or minimum descent altitude.