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1
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Alternate airport wx requirements

What mins must be used for GPS appr. when planning alt?

A

91/91k/135 (M/OpSpec 055)

With at least on appr.:

  • add 400ft to MDA or DA
  • add 1sm to landing mins

With 2 diff appr to 2 diff rwys:

  • add 200 ft to higher MDA or DA
  • Add 1/2 am to higher landing min
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When is departure alternate needed?

What are the criteria?

A

If weather below landing mins at departure airport

Alt must have wx above landing mins and be within one hour away (does not need to be recorded)

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Secondary air systems

Where is P2.5 air taken from within the compressor section?

P3?

What systems is the air used for?

A

P2.5: between axial glow compressor and centrifugal compressor

P3: after centrifugal compressor

Used for:
ECS
Boots
FCU
Fuel Purge Valve (EPA Canister)
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IGS Systems

What does the ACS bleed air -> INHIBIT do?

Why would you do this on takeoff?

What does the ACS emergency shutoff do?

A

Closes primary shutoff valve

On short field takeoff to provide more takeoff power

Closes firewall shutoff valve and opens emergency air duct to provide fresh air

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IGS Systems

How does the torque limiter work?

A

If engine producing too much power, need a way to tell FCU to produce less

Py is the way to do this - under normal conditions Py = P3

When Py gets too high (> 44.34), torque limiter will bleed off some of this to trick FCU into thinking pressure in engine decreased, therefore less power, so FCU meters less fuel

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IGS Systems

How many fuel tanks?

How many tank drains?

A

4- 2 main and 2 collector tanks

6 - 2 per wing, air separator, fuel filter

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IGS Systems

  1. What is the CSU (constant speed unit)
  2. How does it work?
  3. What does it limit RPM to?
A
  1. Main prop governor?
  2. Controls prop pitch by supplying pressurized engine oil to prop hub
  3. 1700 RPM
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IGS Systems

How many jet pumps are there

A

4 total

  • 2 transfer: keeps collector tank full
  • 2 delivery: pulls fuel from collector tank
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9
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IGS Systems

Pax Air Stair Door

  1. How is it secured
  2. How many microswitches
  3. Dimensions
  4. Type of door seal
A
  1. 6 locking pins
  2. 2
  3. 24” wide x 53” high
  4. non-expanding door seal
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10
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IGS Systems

When is gear up warning triggered?

A
  1. Airspeed < 130kts and PCL at idle
  2. Flaps > 15
  3. RA < 200ft & power < 10psi
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IFR Review

When are filed clearances available?

When are they deleted?

A

30 minutes before ETD

120 minutes after ETD

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12
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Cabin Pressurization

  1. Max Cabin Differential
  2. Amber Caution CAS Message PSI
  3. Red Warning CAS Message PSI
  4. Red Warning CAS Message Altitude
  5. Pressure Relief Valve opens at what PSI
  6. At what cabin altitude does oxygen flow to pax masks?
A
  1. 5.75 PSI
  2. 6.0 PSI
  3. 6.35 PSI
  4. 10,500 feet
  5. 6.0-6.35 PSI
  6. 13,500 feet
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13
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Engine Starting Limitations

  1. Min volts Battery Start
  2. Minimum volts if GPU used
  3. Volts no battery or GPU start
  4. Max ITT
  5. Max time 850c
  6. Time limit 850-870c
  7. Time limit 870-1000c
  8. Over 1000c
A
  1. 24 volts
  2. 20 volts
  3. < 20 volts, but you must use GPU to charge batteries to > 24volts before attempting engine start
  4. 150c
  5. 20 seconds
  6. 5 seconds
  7. hot start
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14
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When do brakes require a 45 minute cool down period?

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  1. When takeoff rejected within 20kts of Vr and heavy braking used
  2. Flaps 0 full stop with heavy braking
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15
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Engine Reverse Limits

  1. Max Reverse HP
  2. Torque
  3. ITT
  4. Np
A
  1. 900 HP
  2. 34.25 PSI
  3. 760C
  4. 1650 RPM
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16
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Fuel Auto Balancing System

  1. System activates at
  2. Max. Fuel Imbalance
  3. System stops balancing at
  4. “236” memory
  5. Can fuel imbalance still be balanced after 6LCD/40 gal limit has been reached?
A
  1. 2 LCD Segments/ 10.5 gallons
  2. 3 LCD Segments / 26.4 gallons
  3. 6 LCD Segments/ 40 gallons
  4. System starts auto-balancing at 2, max imbalance for takeoff/ flight is 3, system stops balancing at 6
  5. Yes, manually
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17
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Engine cruise limits

  1. Max cont. cruise HP
  2. Torque
  3. ITT
  4. Ng
  5. Np
A
  1. 1000 HP
  2. 36.9 PSI
  3. 820c
  4. 104%
  5. 1700RPM
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18
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Engine Takeoff Limits

  1. Shaft HP
  2. Torque
  3. ITT
  4. Ng (Gas Generator Speed)
  5. Np (Prop Speed)
  6. Takeoff ITT limitation
  7. RPM Variation, Steady State Ops
  8. Ground Ops RPM Limit
A
  1. 1200HP
  2. 44.34 PSI
  3. 850c
  4. 104%
  5. 1730RPM
  6. Takeoff ITT limited to first 5 minutes of flight
  7. 30 RPM
  8. During ground ops, do not operate between 350-950 RPM
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19
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IGS Company Ops

Requirements for LAHSO

A
  1. Vertical guidance (PAPI, VASI, ILS)
  2. Group 4 Available Landing Distance -> 4000 feet (ALD = total landing distance + 1000ft)
  3. weather 1500/5 (1000/3 with VASI/PAPI)
  4. tailwind < 3 knots
  5. No windshear within 20 minutes
  6. Installed signs and runways markings
  7. Night LAHSO - need approved runway lighting
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20
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IGS Systems

What is the cruise ITT limit with the inertial separator open?

A

780c

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21
Q

IGS Company Ops

Night VFR requirements

Departure requirements if no ODP

A
  1. a) ceiling > MEF
    b) vis. > 6sm
    c) climb Vx or Vy to MEF
    d) TAWS displayed if within 5000 feet of MEF
  2. a) Fly approach if available
    b) consider steeper approach from enroute
    c) be mindful of wildlife
22
Q

IGS Systems

Turning radius

  1. wingtip radius a) w/ differential braking b) without differential braking
  2. outside main gear radius a) with differential braking b) without differential braking
A
  1. a) 35’ 7” b) 57’ 5”

2. a) 16’ 6” b) 38’ 4”

23
Q

IGS Systems

  1. What is the purpose of the EPS (Emergency Power Supply)
  2. How long can it supply power
  3. How is it charged?
  4. What does the EPS supply power for?
A
  1. Provide electrical power in case of dual generator failure and battery loss
  2. 30 minutes
  3. Charged from the essential bus with either main battery on
  4. 1) ESIS (electronic standby indicator system) 2) cabin altitude sensor 3) CPCS Chan. 1 motor for outflow valve 4) Magnetic compass light
24
Q

SOP 5.2
Circling

What are the PlaneSense WX mins to circle at night (sunset to sunrise)?

A

Unless fuel emergency or other critical issue:

1000AGL and 3SM vis

25
Q

IGS IFR Company Ops

Takeoff Minimums

Part 91K

Part 135

A 
Part 91K (per FOM):
- charted mins, no less than 600 RVR

Part 135 (OpSpec 057/079)

  • charted mins, no lower than std (1SM)
  • if approach w/ < 1sm mins, can use those as t/o mins
26
Q

IGS Systems

When will you get a NO TAKEOFF FAS warning?

When will aural warning silence?

A 
Part 91K (per FOM):
- charted mins, no less than 600 RVR

Part 135 (OpSpec 057/079)

  • charted mins, no lower than std (1SM)
  • if approach w/ < 1sm mins, can use those as t/o mins
27
Q

IFR Review

How do you calculate climb gradient?

A

Vy x (2% incr. per 1000 ft)/60 x ft/nm = fpm

note: Vy 135 kts in icing
* refer to Max rate of climb chart in POH Section 5 to see if you can meet required climb gradient

ex. 342 ft/nm required, 1500AGL

130(1.03)/60 x 342 = 764 ft/min

28
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IGS Systems

  1. What must the oxygen cylinder be charged to?
  2. How much oxygen supply is required?
  3. When does overpressure relief disk rupture?
A
  1. 1841 PSI
  2. 10 min of oxygen to all occupants above FL250 (FAR 91.211)
  3. 2775 PSI
29
Q

IFR Review

Circling

  1. Cat B & C approach speeds
  2. Cat B & C standard circling radii
  3. Cat B & C Expanded radii
    a. ) <= 1000msl (MDA)
    b. ) 1001-3000msl
A
  1. B: 91-20 C: 121-140
  2. B: 1.5 C: 1.7

3.

a. ) B: 1.7 C: 2.7
b. ) B: 1.8 C: 2.8

30
Q

IGS Systems

Ignitors

  1. How many?
  2. What is purpose?
  3. When do they come on automatically?
  4. When should they be turned on manually?
A
  1. 2
  2. Provide the spark to initiate and maintain combustion
  3. a.) ITT < 500c
    b. ) Ng < 10%
  4. a.) heavy precipitation
    b. ) strong turbulence
31
Q

IGS IFR Company Ops

When is alternate airport required?

A

91/91k/135 (GOM 2.4.A):
Alternate required when following not met:
1hr before/after:
- higher of:
- 1500’ added to lowest circling minimums
- 2000’ ceiling

  • higher of:
  • 2sm added to lowest approach to be used
  • 2sm visibility

(*supercedes 1/2/3 rule)

32
Q

IGS Systems

Dimensions:

  1. Tail Height
  2. Total Length
  3. Dist. wheel to wheel
  4. Wingspan
  5. Wing tip span
A
  1. Tail height: 14 feet
  2. Total Length: 47ft 3in
  3. Dist. wheel to wheel: 14ft 10in
  4. Wingspan: 53ft 4in
  5. Wing tip span: 5ft 4in
33
Q

IGS Systems

Over wing emergency exit

  1. Dimensions
  2. CAS msg if open?
A
  1. 26” high x 18” wide

2. No

34
Q

IGS IFR Company Ops

  1. For all operations, what must you have to begin an approach
  2. For 135, what do you need additionally?
  3. For 135, in what cases can you continue if wx goes below mins?
A
  1. Current altimeter or altimeter setting designated on approach chart AND destination or alternate has approved wx reporting
  2. Reported wx at or above mins for the approach
  3. After passing FAF or established inbound after procedure turn if no FAF designated
    - ASR appr - handed off to final appr. controller
35
Q

Flight profiles

Icing condition/ Anti-ice Fluid Takeoff

Prior to takeoff
At Vr
Out of Usable Runways
At 1000AGL

A

Prior to takeoff

  1. Flight controls checked
  2. Flaps - 40 -> 0 -> 15
  3. Pusher Ice Mode
  4. Wing contamination check

At Vr
1. Pitch 105kts

Out of usable runways
1. Gear up

1000AGL

  1. Flaps 0
  2. Pitch 135kts
36
Q

IGS Profiles

Cruise Climb speeds

0’
10000’
20000’
30000’

A

IGS Profiles

Cruise Climb speeds

0’
10000’
20000’
30000’

37
Q

Unplanned Emergency Water Landing

if no time to run QRH

A
  • Condition Lever Cut-off
  • Flaps 40°
  • DSB + 10kts until 100’agl on the Radar Altimeter (this will seem like an uncomfortable amount of nose down pitch, but will allow you to carry a little extra energy to arrest your decent rate)
  • Slowly raise the nose to arrest descent rate
  • Maintain wings level •
  • 3°-5° nose up pitch at splash down
  • if time, yell to passengers “BRACE, BRACE, BRACE”
38
Q

Airspeeds in Icing Conditions

  1. Climb, flaps 0, Pusher Ice Mode
  2. Holding Pattern, flaps 0
  3. Landing approach, Flaps 15, Pusher Ice Mode
  4. Balked Landing (Go Around), Flaps 15, LG Down, Pusher Ice Mode
  5. Landing Approach, Boot Failure, Flaps 0, Pusher Ice Mode
  6. Balked Landing (Go Around) Boot Failure, Flaps 0, LG Down, Pusher Ice Mode
  7. Recommended speed while maneuvering to final in clean configuration
A
  1. 135 KIAS
  2. 145 KIAS to 175 KIAS
  3. 105 KIAS
  4. 105 KIAS
  5. 130 KIAS
  6. 130 KIAS
  7. Holding pattern speed (~ 160 KIAS)
39
Q

IGS Systems

What does the FCWU (Flap Control Warning Unit) do?

A

Controls flaps and monitors for abnormalities

40
Q

IGS Systems

When does the bus tie close?

A
  1. When GPU connected and ON

2. If a generator fails

41
Q

IGS Systems

When are CAS alerts inhibited

A
  • During engine start
  • Above 50kts
  • Below 800 feet
42
Q

IGS Systems

What are the prop heat modes?

A 
Mode 1 - > 0c No heating
Mode 2 - 0c - 16c
- 45s 1/3 blades or inboard
- 45s 2/4 blades or outboard
- 90s off
Mode 3 - < 16c
- 90s 1/3 blades or inboard
- 90s 2/4 blades or outboard
43
Q

IGS Systems

MAU

  1. What is it?
  2. How many channels?
A
  1. Modular Avionics Unit - central controlling computer of integrated avionics system
  2. 2 channels - A + B for redundancy
44
Q

IGS Company Ops

Overwater Ops

  1. 135 requirements
  2. 91/91k requirements
  3. Extended overwater
    - what is considered extended overwater?
A
  1. 135 Requirements
    - must remain within glide dist. of land (135.183) except for:
    a. Takeoff and landing (135.183)
    b. Departure and approach (GOM)
  2. ?
  3. Extended overwater - 50 nm from shore
    a. must meet communication req. (PlaneSense aircraft do)
    b. Approved life raft
    c. Portable ELT (on raft)
45
Q

IFR Review

What reports should be made to ATC without specific request?

  • At all times
  • When not in radar contact
A
  1. When vacating altitude for newly assigned altitude
  2. Changing altitude when VFR-on-top
  3. Unable to climb/descend 500fpm
  4. Missed approach
  5. TAS change 5% or 10kts from filed
  6. Time and altitude upon reaching holding fix
  7. Leaving a holding fix
  8. Loss of nav capability
  9. Safety of flight

When not in radar contact

  1. Leaving FAF on IAP
  2. Est. off in excess of 3 min
46
Q

IGS Systems

How does the torque limiter limit engine torque?

A

bleeds off Py air to reduce fuel flow from FCU (fuel control unit)

47
Q

IGS Systems

Fuel nozzles

  1. What do they do?
  2. How many are there?
  3. When does primary system initialize?
  4. When does secondary system engage?
A
  1. Provide fuel under pressure into the combustion chamber
  2. 14
  3. At startup
  4. After 44% Ng
48
Q

IGS Systems

  1. What is the analogy to describe a bus bar?
  2. How many buses does PC-12 have?
  3. What do relays do?
A
  1. A power strip - bus bar is a common connection where loads/devices are connected in parallel
  2. 11
  3. Open and close circuits
49
Q

IGS Systems

RGB (Reduction Gear Box)
What does it do?
Converts high speed/ low torque to __________

A

Reduces power turbine shaft speed (39000 RPM) down to a speed suitable for the prop (1700RPM)

  • low speed / high torque
50
Q

IGS Systems

  1. How many power lines are there?
  2. What are power lines?
  3. What GEN provides power to respective power lines?
  4. How are power lines connected?
A
  1. 2
  2. Cables carrying electrical power
  3. Primary (Gen 1) and secondary (Gen 2)
    - all buses are either connected to primary or secondary
  4. Bus tie

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