MQF (CAO May 2023) Flashcards
What is the maximum operating altitude of the KC-46A?
40,100 feet PA
What is the maximum takeoff and landing altitude?
9,500 feet PA
What is the maximum taxi weight?
416,000 pounds
What is the maximum takeoff weight?
415,000 pounds
What is the maximum zero fuel weight?
273,000 pounds
What is the Basic Crew of a KC-46?
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.
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 _____ MB(s)?
Two; one
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.
16; 12; 12
Minimum runway length is _____ feet. Minimum runway width is _____ feet. Minimum taxiway width is _____ feet.
7,000; 147; 74
A crewmember who is non-current in takeoff (AT59YM), instrument approach (AP15YM), or landing (AL01YM) will _____.
Be supervised on all sorties until currency is regained
When lowering forward entry door, stand clear of the door _____, as the _____ may move as the door is lowered.
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.
65, 40
When operating with less than nominal external power delay _____ until after engines are started.
Activation of remaining hydraulic and fuel pumps; setting trim; checking flight controls - ALL OF THE ABOVE
During the Electrical Power Up procedure, after selecting Batter switch to ON and Standby Power selector to AUTO, verify _____ and _____ lights illuminate and _____ light(s) extinguish(es).
MAIN BAT DISCHARGE and APU BAT DISCH; standby bus OFF
Do not transmit on HF ratios during/when _____?
Ground refueling operations; 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
During the Preliminary Preflight Procedure, prior to moving the IRS Mode Selectors from OFF to NAV, how many seconds must you wait?
10 sec
During the Preliminary Preflight Procedure, when checking the status display, what must you verify are sufficient for flight?
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.
3, 60
Coordination with ground crew is required prior to which of the following items?
Airplane movement; Air Refueling System operation; Hydraulic system pressurization/flight control movement - ALL OF THE ABOVE
Avoid weather radar operation _____.
In a hangar; when personnel are within the area normally enclosed by the aircraft nose radome
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?
4
What must be accomplished before the flight instrument check during the Preflight Procedure?
Initial data and navigation data entries
The maximum allowable on-the-ground differences between Captain or First Officer altitude displays and the field elevator for RVSM operation at sea level is _____ feet, at 5,000 feet is _____ feet and at 10,000 feet is _____ feet.
75; 75; 75
T/F: Standby altimeters do not meet altimeter accuracy requirements of Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM).
True
T/F: MIL GPS is not authorized for RNP operations.
True
In order for LAIRCM initialization to complete _____ must be loaded.
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.
OPR; turrets
Do not push the _____ switch on the ground. The switch causes _____.
RAM AIR TURBINE, deployment of the ram air turbine
Do not put objects between the _____ and the _____. Injury can occur when the _____ is adjusted.
Seat; aisle stand; seat
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?
Confirm ARO is at crew position; Taxi and Takeoff briefings complete
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.
1, 5
During engine start in sandy or dusty environments, allow maximum motoring for _____ minute(s) to help remove contaminants.
2
When operating in dusty environments, run the APU for _____ full minute(s) before using it as a bleed air source.
1
Do not increase the thrust above that required to taxi until the oil temperature is a minimum of _____ degrees C.
50
Do the Aborted Engine Start checklist for one or more of the following abort start conditions:
EGT does not increase by 20 seconds after fuel control switch is moved to RUN or EGT quickly needs or exceeds start limit; No N1 rotation by 40% N2; N2 is not at idle by 2 minutes after the fuel control switch is moved to RUN; Oil pressure indication is not normal by the time the engine is stabilized at idle - 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 _____.
1200 pph; impending hot start
Do not use engine anti-ice on the ground when OAT is above _____ degrees C.
10
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.
25; 10
T/F: During taxi out in cold weather operations, differential thrust may be used to help maintain aircraft momentum during turns.
True
During the Before Taxi Procedure, after the LEFT and RIGHT ISOLATION switches are switched Off, what must you verify?
ENG BLEED OFF messages not shown; engine bleed air OFF lights are extinguished
What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind components?
10 knots
What is the runway slope limit?
+/- 2 percent
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, _____.
Use Flaps 20 for optimum takeoff performance unless limited by obstacle clearance and/or climb gradient; Consider increasing Vr speed to the performance limited gross weight rotation speed, not to exceed actual gross weight Vr+20 knots; Use the flight director after takeoff - ALL OF THE ABOVE
T/F: Takeoffs are not recommended when wet snow depth is more than 1/2 inches or dry snow depth is more than 4 inches.
True
During LNAV and VNAV operations, verify all changes to the airplane’s _____.
Course; Vertical path; Thrust; Speed - ALL OF THE ABOVE
T/F: Before takeoff, the engine oil temperature must be above the 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)?
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 _____.
20 knots; THR HLD; 80 knots
Do not use _____ without verifying that runway length and obstacles do not limit takeoff performance.
FMC generated V speeds
What is V1 defined as?
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; 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
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.
1; 35
After takeoff, the autopilot must not be engaged below _____ feet AGL.
200
With all engines operating, what are the general pilot “Q” tolerances for heading, airspeed, and altitude?
Heading: +/- 5 degree; Airspeed: +10/-5 knots; Altitude: +/-100 feet
Do not use engine or wing anti-ice when TAT (in-flight) is above _____ degrees C.
10