Overview Flashcards
1
Q
What is the length of the Convair 580?
A
81ft. 6”
2
Q
What is the wingspan?
A
105’ 4”
3
Q
What is the height?
A
29’ 2”
4
Q
How wide is the wheel base?
A
26’ 1.75”
5
Q
What is the turn radius?
A
65’
6
Q
What parts are pressurized?
A
Nose, cabin, and tail section
7
Q
What parts are not pressurized?
A
Nose cone, wheel well, and last 10” of the tail
8
Q
How many ply is the windshield?
A
3 Ply
9
Q
Are both DV windows heated?
A
No, only the captains
10
Q
What happens when the Start/Arm Switch is moved to “Start?”
A
- actuates nitrogen to close airfoil anti-ice valves and opens orifice valves
- sets up circuitry to ring fire warning bell if one or more anti-ice valves fail to close on start
- prevents operation of anti-ice system
- closes oil cooler inducer valves
- signals oil cooler doors full open
- arms starter switches and circuitry
11
Q
Describe the operation of the nacelle vent doors
A
- vent the QEC section of the engine
- open with PL in ground range
- open when DC power cycles “Off” then back to “On”
- open when APU start/run switch set to run
- trail with PL in flight range
- closes with E-Handle or switch on DC Hyd Pump in nose wheel well.
12
Q
What are Flap Extension Speeds?
A
- 20 deg = 173 KIAS
- 30 deg = 157 KIAS
- 40 deg = 150 KIAS
13
Q
What are the Landing gear extension speeds?
A
- 173kts = Down (lights too)
- 146kts = Up
14
Q
What is the max gross t/o weight?
A
54,600lbs.
15
Q
What is the max gross t/o weight if equipped with fuel dump?
A
58,156lbs.
