Normal procedures

Question 1

When should you turn ON the Recog lights?

Answer 1

1. VFR arrival and departure
2. Before T-O and OFF when climbing through FL 100
3. When descending when passing FL 100 and OFF when RWY vacated.

Question 2

How do you make sure that you comply with the 10-min/occupant-above-FL250 rule for the O2?

Answer 2

Before each flight, you should use the perf graph, table, OAT and O2 pressure gauge to figure out how much O2 is available for each occupant and make sure that you are within requirements.

The graph will give you the percentage of O2 remaining in the tank.
The table will give you the max available O2 duration based of a FULL O2 tank based on the number of available O2 masks.

So to compute the actual amount of O2 / occupant you will need to multiply the percentage you found in the graph by the time found in the table (Ex: 50% x 44’ = 22’ per occupant)

Question 3

What does a CPCS Fault caution message mean?

Answer 3

Both CPCS channels have failed. Auto mode is no longer available.

Question 4

Where can I find the normal procedures?

Answer 4

POH section 4.

Question 5

What is the correct sequence that the stick shaker should operate during the test?

Answer 5

1. Shake 2’’
2. Break 1”
3. Shake 2”
4. Break 1’’
5. Shake & push together

You should also test that the stick pusher interrupt button functions properly during the final stage of this sequence.

Question 6

How many Pilatus checklists are there?

Answer 6

1. Taxiing
2. Before departure
3. Line up
4. Take-off
5. Cruise
6. Descent
7. Approach
8. Final

Question 7

Describe the PC-12 Cruise checklist.

Answer 7

1. Cabin pressure > Monitor
2. PCL > Set
3. Engine instruments > Monitor
4. Fuel state > Monitor
5. FMS auto speed (if selected) > Verify and confirm correct
6. Ice protection system > As required

Question 8

Describe the stick pusher test procedure.

Answer 8

1. PCL > Set 5 - 10 PSI
2. PUSHER TEST switch > Press and hold
3. PCL > Set to idle
4. Elevator control > Full pull
5. Shaker > Check correct cycle operation
6. When pusher operates > Check and maintain PUSHER INTER switch
7. PUSHER TEST switch > Release
8. PUSHER INTER > Realease after CAS PUSHER caution

Question 9

Describe the PC-12 final check.

Answer 9

1. LDG gear > Check DOWN / 3 green lights
2. Flaps > Set 40° or as required
3. Speed > Reduced to DSB and stabilized
4. Cabin pressurization > Check differential < 0.7 psi
5. A/P > Disengage
6. YD > Disengage

Question 10

What does the Dynamic Speed Bug (DSB) indicate?

Answer 10

A speed that is instantly sensed by the AoA probe during final approach, corresponding to 1.3 Vs.

Question 11

What are the possible flap settings for take-off?

Answer 11

Only 15° or 30°.

Question 12

What’s Vr?

Answer 12

Flaps 15° > 82 KIAS
Flaps 30° > 76 KIAS

Question 13

What are the very first two things that you should do during the preflight?

Answer 13

1. Remove the covers and chokes
2. Connect the batteries

Question 14

During the preflight, what must you pay particularly close attention to when checking the landing gear?

Answer 14

1. That the brake pad indicator is pro-eminent enough.
2. That the static wick is still there and not damaged.

Question 15

What will happen if the first cleared altitude (selected in the ASEL window) is < (TOSA + 500ft)?

Answer 15

The ASEL mode will not engage!

1. Upon departure:
   You will need to select a lower TOSA to “fool” the system.
   It will be the job of the PM to recall the real TOSA.
2. During a Missed Approach:
   The PF will capture the GA altitude manually.

Question 16

What does a “quick” approach setting consist of?

Answer 16

It consists of setting up:
1. Frequency
2. Axis
3. Minima