Multi Engine Procedures & Normal Operations Flashcards
What does I.M.S.A.F.E. Stand for?
- Illness
- Medication
- Stress
- Alcohol
- Fatigue
- Emotions
What does CRM stand for?
Crew Resource Management: the effective use of all available resources for flight crew personal to assure a safe and efficient operation, reducing error, avoiding stress, and increasing efficiency.
What does SRM stand for?
Single-Pilot Crew Resource Management: the art of managing all onboard and outside resources available to a pilot before and during flight to help ensure a safe and successful outcome.
What is an M.E.L.?
Minimum Equipment List: inoperable equipment operations, specific to each aircraft, must have an LOA (Letter of Authorization)
If you have an M.E.L. And L.O.A., what will the FAA issue for the aircraft?
Supplemental Type Certificate
How much fuel does the gas collator in the right engine consume if installed?
5 GPH
What issue may occur if the electric fuel pump is left on after start?
Flooding of the engine
When should takeoffs not be attempted?
When weather is below landing minimums
What should be checked during takeoff roll?
- RPM
- Manifold Pressure
- Oil Temperatures
- Oil Pressure
- Fuel Flow Indicator
- Air Speed Indicator
When should the first power reduction be made?
When at a safe maneuvering speed and altitude. After gear and flaps retraction, accelerate to Vy
Go around procedure
- Mixture, props, and throttle full forward
- Pitch up to positive rate of climb
- Flaps 25°
- Gear up
- Flaps 0° after obstruction clearance
(Full power, flaps to takeoff, retract gear)
How long does the gear take to retract?
6 seconds
Vso
55 (Stall speed in landing configuration)
Vs1
57 (Stall speed in specific configuration)
Vmc
56 (Minimum control speed)
Vsse
82 (Safe single-engine speed)
Vx
82 (Best angle of climb speed)
Vy
88 (Best rate of climb speed)
Vxse
82 (Best single-engine angle of climb speed)
Vyse
88 (Best single-engine rate of climb speed)
VLo
109 (Maximum landing gear up operating speed)
140 (Maximum Landing gear down operating speed)
Vle
140 (Maximum landing gear extended speed)
Vfe
111
Va
135 (at max weight of 3,800 lbs)
112 (at 2700 lbs)
Vno
169 (Maximum structural cruise speed)
Vne
202 (Never exceed speed)
V
129 (storm window open speed)
Vr
75 (Rotation speed)
Vcc
102 (Cruise climb speed)
Outboard Stall Warning
When flaps are at 0° and 10°
Inboard Stall Warning
When flaps are at 25° and 40°
How many static systems does the aircraft have?
One static system comprised of two static ports
How is the Hartzell prop operated?
By oil and nitrogen
How does the prop governor work?
Governor supplies oil to the propellor to maintain constant speed
More oil=more rpm
Less oil=less rpm
How long does it take to feather the prop?
6 seconds
When does the anti feathering lock engage?
Below 950rpm
How does the gear avoid retracting on the ground?
A squat switch that is located on the left gear
When will the landing gear pressure system shut off?
1,800 psi
Nose gear is steerable up to what degree?
42° ( 21° left and 21° right)
How many quarts of oil are needed?
6-8 quarts per engine (2 in POH)
What type of fuel can be used?
100LL and 100
How many fuel tanks and how much do they hold?
2 fuel tanks that each hold 55 gallons (110 total gallons)
How much usable fuel?
108 gallons (2 gallons unusable)
What kind of flaps are used?
Spring loaded and single slotted
What does it mean by the ailerons are differential?
They will go higher up than down
The landing gear is….
Hydraulically operated electrically powered
How does the emergency gear extension work?
Gravity powered but wont lock
When will the gear horn go off?
When power is back below 14” without gear down
How is the manifold pressure indicated?
Through a connection on cylinder 3
What should the manifold pressure equal before start?
Pressure altitude
What is considered a light twin?
Less than 6,000 pounds
Max weight
3,800 lbs
Max landing weight
3,800 lbs
Fuel burn rate
20 gal per hour (65%)
Explain the alternator(s)
Two alternators each produce 70 amps and 14 volts. Max volt limit 17 volts
Explain the batteries
35 amps and 12 volts
Explain the break system
Hydraulically powered but completely separate from the landing gear system
What kind of fuel system is used?
Carborated
Explain the engine
C: Carbureted
H: Horizontally Opposed
A: Air cooled
N: Normally aspirated
D: Direct Driven
L: Lycoming
360: 360 cubic inch
180:Horse power at 2700 rpm
Max CHT (cylinder head temperature)
500°
Max oil temperature
245°
Tire pressure
Front: 31psi
Mains: 50-53psi
Max crosswind
17kts
Max baggage
200 lbs
Gyro suction limitations
4.5 - 5.2” hg
Absolute ceiling
19,400’
Service ceiling
17,900
SE absolute ceiling
5,000’
SE service ceiling
3,650’
Definition of absolute ceiling
The altitude at which the maximum rate of climb goes to zero
Definition of service ceiling
The altitude at which the maximum rate of climb is 100 ft/min