PC-21 General Flying Procedures 3-6 Flashcards
What are the wind limitations for ejection considerations?
Steady wind strength exceeding 30 kts or wind gusts exceeding 35 kts
What is the max downwind limit for the PC-21?
10 kts
What is the minimum runway length for PC-21?
5000 ft
How does the runway distance increase per 1000 ft AMSL?
By 5%, i.e. 5500 ft at 2000 ft.
Does the PC-21 meet all PBN navigation standards of the designated airspace?
Yeah
What must the PC-21 weight not exceed?
3120 kg ramp weight
For training sorties where the aircraft only has the aircraft covers and blanks in the baggage compartment, is it in certified balance requirements?
Yes
For sorties/ops with additional equipment, should a weight and balance calculation be carried out?
Yes
What should the PSP Automatic Deployment Unit (ADU) be selected to?
- AUTO unless enroute consideration warrants ‘MAN’ selection.
- If there is any chance over a large body of water, AUTO should be selected.
What should the ISS be set to when aircraft occupied by two qualified pilots?
BOTH
What should the ISS be set to when the front seat is occupied by an unqualified pilot?
REAR
With the ISS in REAR, what will the captain in the back say?
‘Prepare to eject’, then the rear pilot will take both occupants out.
Should objects be placed on the canopy transparency?
No
What is the condition when the CFS can remain installed until the occupants are seated and the canopy closed?
Wet weather inclement.
What 3 safety precautions are crucial before closing the canopy with CFS pin removed?
1) Occupants are fully clothed with flight suit zipper fully up with visor, oxy mask down
2) CFS striker plate clear of obstruction
3) Signal ground handler and verify CFS danger area is clear of personnel.
Should the Seat Pin be removed under a shelter?
No
If in the shutdown checks, the seat pin is found to be in an unsafe position, what should the pilot do?
1) A/C should be taxied forward from under the carports
2) After landing checks conducted
3) Retaxied to same parking position.
What is the dropped pin procedure for on base operations?
1) A/C taxied to dropped pin parking location
2) Flight line to be contacted and advised that seat pin has been dropped and the aircraft is proceeding to the dropped pin parking location.
3) Maintenance personnel will meet the aircraft with a spare pin.
For unsupported or away base operations, what dropped pin procedure should be used for two person crew?
1) Occupant with safe seat should unstrap, exit the cockpit, remove that seat pin and hand it to the other occupant to safe their seat
2) Once unstrapped, the dropped pin can then be retrieved.
For unsupported or away base operations, what dropped pin procedure should be used for solo crew?
1) CFS pin should be inserted into the seat before the pilot unstraps
2) Once out of the aircraft, rear seat pin is to be retrieved and to secure the front seat correctly to allow recovery of the dropped pin.
If the dropped pin cannot be recovered, what should be done?
Intern the CFS pin into the initiator, close and lock the canopy until a replacement pin is found.
What should the instructor switch be set to?
- The A/C captain if dual
- Solo if SOLO (SG1 caption will appear)
Should external power be used for start?
Yes, whenever practical to do so.
During start, what should the pilot do with the brakes?
Pump them.
