POH section 7 Flashcards
1
Q
what kind of construction is the fuselage?
A
semi-moncocque
2
Q
what is the wing made of?
A
integrally machined wet box spar
conventional leading edge
reinforced fibreglass trailing edge
3
Q
what are the horizontal and vertical stabilisers made of?
A
conventional aluminium construction with the he rudder and elevator covered in synthetic fabric
4
Q
what is the leading edge of the vertical stabiliser made of?
A
reinforced SFK/CFK-hybrid
5
Q
what does the retractable tricycle landing gear use?
A
oleo pneumatic shock struts
6
Q
how is the master caution light cancelled and the system rearmed?
A
pressing the master caution button
7
Q
what is the annunictaor system powered by?
A
28V DC
8
Q
what is the annunciator system protected by?
A
WARN PANEL 1= ESS BUS on the the overhead circuit breaker panel
WARN PANEL 2= BUS 1 on the overhead circuit breaker panel
9
Q
what do the pitot static instruments operate from?
A
2 independent pitot-static systems for the pilot and co-pilot
10
Q
what type of ASI does the DO228 have?
A
conventional pressure sensitive capsule type
11
Q
what is the max speed indicated on the ASI?
A
300 Knots
12
Q
when will the red Vmo light annunciate?
A
when airspeed exceeds Vmo by up to 6 knots
13
Q
what does the maximum allowable airspeed indicator (MAAS) provide if installed?
A
airspeed, max allowable airspeed, and overspeed warnings
14
Q
what speed range is the MAAS calibrated in?
A
40-260 knots
15
Q
what does the MAA pointer remain at up too 15000ft?
A
apron 200ias
16
Q
what does the MAA pointer do from 15000-25000ft
A
gradually reduces the max airspeed from 200ias to 165ias
17
Q
what powers the MAAS?
A
28V DC
18
Q
what protects the MAAS?
A
STALL WARNING/ESS BUS on the AC/DC circuit breaker panel
19
Q
what operates the VSI?
A
static pressure system
20
Q
what is the range of the VSI?
A
4000fpm either side with 100 increments up to 2000fpm
21
Q
what can indicate a near failure condition of the turn and slip?
A
an abnormal noise on shutdown
22
Q
what do the 2 scale markings on the turn and slip stand for?
A
1.3 degrees/sec and 3 degrees/sec
23
Q
what is the turn and slip indicator?
A
a rate gyro that indicates rate of turn along with slip/skid
24
Q
what is the only thing that causes error in the slip/skid ball?
A
if an indicator is not level in the instrument panel
25
what powers the turn and slip?
28V DC
26
what protects the turn and slip?
left hand= BUS 1 on the overhead breaker panel
right hand= BUS 2 on the AC/DC breaker panel (if installed)
27
what operates the altimeter-encoder indicator?
static pressure from either pitot-static system
28
what powers the altimeter-encoder indicator?
28V DC
29
what protects the altimeter encoder indicator?
left hand= BUS 1 on the overhead panel
right hand= BUS 2 on the AC/DC breaker panel
30
what is altitude reporting in mode C based on?
1013hpa
31
how is altitude reported in mode C?
an encoded altitude signal is processed to the transponder for transmission to the interrogator ATC station
32
what range does the altimeter encoder operate in?
-1000 to 35000ft
33
when will the black and white striped section on the altimeter-encoder start to disappear?
10,000ft to disappear at 16,000ft
34
what happens on the altimeter encoder when below 0 feet?
the striped area becomes red and white and the altimeter starts to read backwards from 10,000ft (e.g. -10 ft= 9990 indicated)
35
what does the optionally installed GH 14-330 attitude indicator do?
supplies pitch and roll outputs to an optional weather radar to stabilise the antenna
36
what is the attitude indicator powered by?
26V AC (400Hz)
37
what is the attitude indicator protected by?
left hand and right hand= 26V BUS on AC/DC circuit breaker panel
38
what are the freedoms of pitch and roll on the AI?
+/-80 degrees in pitch
360 degrees in roll
39
what comes into view when the internal monitoring system senses an AI malfunction?
GYRO warning flag- in this case the attitude display is unreliable
40
what powers the HSI?
26V AC (400Hz)
41
what powers the HSI?
both powered by the 26V bus on the AC/DC circuit breaker panel
42
what drives the lateral deviation indicator on the HSI?
NAV reciever
43
what does 1 dot in azimuth indicate on the HSI?
0.5 degrees of localiser deviation
2 degrees of VOR deviation
44
what drives the glide slope deviation indicator on the HSI?
glide slope reciever
45
what does 1 dot in glideslpe deflection indicate on the HSI?
0.35 degrees glideslope deviation
46
what drives the TO/FROM indicator?
NAV reciever
47
what happens on the HSI if we have an invalid VOR signal?
TO/FROM indicator is moved out of view
48
where do the 2 pilots HSI's recieve info from?
pilot= VHF NAV 1
co-pilot= VHF NAV 2
49
what does the Directional gyro system consist of?
KSG 105 slaved DG
processes signals from
KMT 112 magnetic azimuth transmitter
KA51 slaving unit
50
what does the DG system give heading data to?
- heading indicators
- autopilot
- flight directors
51
what does the KMT 112 magnetic azimuth transmitter do?
senses the direction of the earths magnetic field and transmits this info to the slaved DG
52
what powers the slaved directional gyros?
115V AC (400Hz)
53
what protects the slaved directional gyros?
115V BUS on the AC/DC circuit breaker panel
54
when power is first applied to the slaved DG system and slaved gyro mode is selected, where is the heading shown derived from?
magnetic azimuth transmitter
55
what does 'free gyro' mode do?
disengages the magnetic slaving loop on the DG and allows the heading indication to be manually positioned
56
what will failure detection circuitry in the Slaved DG activate if there's a fault?
compass warning annunciator
57
what action should we take during ground ops to prevent damage to the slaved DG?
pull the appropriate circuit breaker during ground ops if the system is not needed
plane should not be moved within 15 minutes after electrical powered has been removed
58
what powers the light on the standby magnetic compass?
28V DC
59
what protects the light on the standby magnetic compass?
INSTR LTS/ BUS 1 on the AC/DC circuit breaker
60
what is the range of indication on the OAT indicator?
-50 to +50
61
where is the OAT sensor?
on the skin behind the nose wheel well
62
where is the flying hours counter?
right hand avionics rack
63
what starts the flying hours counter?
microswitch on the nose gear closes and completes a circuit once gear is retracted
64
what powers the flying hours counter?
28V DC
65
what protects the flying hours counter?
LDG WARN/ ESS BUS on the overhead breaker panel
AH METER/ESS BUS on the right hand avionics rack
66
what are the conventional controls operated by?
dual interconnected set of control wheels and rudder pedals which are also used to operate the nose wheel steering/wheel brakes
67
how is the stabiliser and aileron trim operated?
electrically operated by 3 position switches
68
how is the rudder trim operated?
mechanically (cables) operated by a hand crank
69
what is aileron deflection while in the neutral position?
4 degrees down
70
what is max aileron deflection from the neutral position?
25 degrees up 18 degrees down
71
what happens to the ailerons when the flaps are extended?
the ailerons are drooped automatically but maintain their full deflection range to optimise slow speed control
72
what controls the electromechanical aileron trim actuator?
3 position toggle switch with a spring loaded centre position situated on the pedestal panel which is attached to the artificial feel springs
73
how is the aeroplane trimmed using aileron trim?
the neutral position of the artificial feel springs is changed to reposition the aileron control
74
what powers the aileron trim?
28V Dc
75
what protects the aileron trim?
AIL TRIM/ESS BUS on the overhead circuit panel
76
what is the range of elevator deflection?
30 degrees up and 25 degrees down?
77
how are the elevators controlled?
mechanically by push pull rods (on the 228-200 series a spring attached to the push pull rods, acts to exert a slight push down force)
78
what positions the horizontal stabiliser when the trim is operated?
an electro-mechanical trim actuator (or dual trim actuator optionally)
79
what does the mechanical clutch on the stab trim protect against?
overload when the control wheel force exceeds approx. 50 daN in the direction of desired trim under 1g conditions
4. 8 nose up and 1.6 nose down in turning flight
6. 5 nose up and 3.4 nose down in turning flight with trim coupling installed
80
explain what the trim coupling system does
the stabiliser trim actuator is coupled to the flap drive mechanism by a flexible shaft which changes the position of the stabiliser and automatically compensates for changes in pitch trim due to the selection of flap
81
what annunciation will we get if the trim coupling systems flexible shaft breaks or does not rotate when the flaps are moving?
an amber SHAFT FL-TR light on the caution and warning panel
82
what annunciation will we get if the trim actuator limit switch operates incorrectly?
an amber LIMIT SWITCH caution light
83
what will we see on the annunciator panel with regard to the trim coupling system when power is first applied to the airplane?
SHAFT FL-TR caution light for approx 4 seconds
84
what will happen if the co pilot and pilot operate their trim switches in opposite directions simultaneously?
the trim motor will stop
85
what may incorrect trim settings result in?
high stick forces
86
how is the horizontal stabiliser trim system designed?
fail passive- a single electrical failure in the system may render the system inoperative, but no single electrical failure in any part of the system will cause a runaway of the actuator
87
how is the trim system powered?
28V DC
88
how is the pitch trim system protected?
PITCH TRIM UP/ ESS BUS on overhead breaker panel
PITCH TRIM DOWN/ESS BUS on the overhead breaker panel
89
what is the range of rudder deflection on the 200?
20 degrees either side or 24degrees with a keel
90
how is the rudder operated?
mechanically operated via a cable by rudder pedal displacement.
91
where is the rudder trim crank located?
above the RH overhead switch panel
92
what type of flaps does the DO228 have?
fowler flaps
93
how are the flaps driven?
an electric motor through screwjacks and bell cranks
94
what is fitted to the flap system to prevent the system overloading?
a safety clutch
95
what does the torque limiter prevent in the flap system?
protects the shaft drive and screw jacks against overstressing
96
what provides protection against asymmetrical flap travel and how?
a fail-safe circuit with an asymmetry control unit and a breaker on both ends of the drive shaft
the 2 assyemtric control units interrupt electrical power the the flaps when asymmetry is sensed
97
what is the aileron droop with flaps up?
4 degrees
98
what is the flap position and aileron droop with flaps 1?
flaps: 5 degrees
droop: 8 degrees
99
what is flap position and aileron droop with flaps 2?
flaps: 20 degrees
droop: 12 degrees
100
what is flap position and aileron droop with flaps down?
flaps: 30 degrees
droop: 13 degrees
101
what will reduce stick forces when operating the flaps?
extension/retraction in steps
102
what happens to stalling speed was flaps are extended?
it reduces
103
what is the flap motor powered by?
28V DC
104
what is the flap motor protected by?
FLAPS IN/ ESS BUS on overhead breaker panel
FLAPS CONTR/ESS BUS on overhead breaker panel????
105
what 3 systems does the hydraulic system provide power to?
- landing gear
- wheel brakes
- nose wheel steering
106
what is provided for emergency gear lowering in the basic hydraulic system?
an emergency hydraulic handpump
107
what is provided for emergency gear lowering with hydraulic system mod 1?
emergency gear lowering is performed by nitrogen pressure after pulling an emergency landing gear handle
108
where is the hydraulic power pack installed?
rear part of the left landing gear fairing
109
what kind of circuit is the hydraulic system and what does this mean?
an open circuit
the hydraulic reservoir is not charged with preload pressure
110
what system pressure does the hydraulic powerpack provide?
206 bar (3000psi)
111
what are the hydraulic systems 3 main components?
- electrically driven hydraulic pump
- hydraulic reservoir with either 4 or 3.2 litre capacity
- pressure gauge
112
what is the hydraulic system controlled by?
HYDRAULIC switch
113
what does the hydraulic switch NORM position imply?
hydraulic pump operation is controlled by the LDG gear lever and landing gear microswitches with GPU or generator power
114
what does the hydraulic switch MAN ON position imply?
hydraulic pump operates on battery, generator or GPU power regardless of LDG gear lever and microswitch position
115
what does the hydraulic switch OFF position imply?
Hydraulic pump is de energised
116
what pressure will hydarulic pump operation build?
180-230 bar
117
where can hydraulic system pressure be checked?
hydraulic pressure gauge on the pedestal
118
hat is hydraulic pump operation normally terminated by?
the gear up microswitches when landing gear is up and locked
119
what is the hydraulic system powered by?
28V DC
120
what are the hydraulic systems control circuits protected by?
HYDRAULIC NORM/ESS BUS on the overhead breaker panel
HYDRAULIC MAN/ESS BUS on the overhead breaker pane
121
what BUS is the hydraulic pump motor powered by and what protects it?
powered by BUS 1 and protected by a fuse
122
how can the hydraulic pump be activated if there is a failure in the NORM electrical circuit or the NON ESS BUS switch is off?
switch HYDRAULIC switch to MAN ON and the BUS TIE switch to BUS 1 or TIE position
123
what is the green arc on the hydraulic pressure gauge?
180-230 bar
124
how do we operate the emergency system on the basic hydraulic system?
set hydraulic switch to OFF and break the wire before activating the hydraulic hand pump until safe gear down indication and the green hydraulic pressure light comes on
125
during emergency system operation on the basic hydraulic system when will a green light on the hydraulic panel illuminate?
when the hand pump has generated a pressure of 150+/- 5 bar
126
how do we operate the emergency system on hydraulic system MOD 1?
set hydraulic switch to OFF
127
How is the emergency system operated in a hydraulic MOD 1 system when activated?
nitrogen pressure released from the emergency Landing gear extension unit is routed to the landing gear unlocks and to the actuators via shuttle valves. this nitrogen pressure is allowed to act on the hydraulic actuators and Lower the landing gear and lock it
128
when operating the emergency system using hydraulic system MOD 1 how long may it take for all 3 gear to annunciate down and locked?
40 seconds
129
how is the landing gear controlled and operated?
electrically controlled and hydraulically operated
130
how long does a complete landing gear extension/retraction cycle take?
7 seconds or 18 seconds depending on the hydraulic system installed
131
how are the gear doors linked to the gear?
mechanically, so they operate directly in conjunction with the gear
132
what does the main landing gear consist of?
2 oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers integrated into the gear structure
133
are the main wheels covered when retracted?
no, only the outer portion of the wheel bay fairing is covered by a gear door
134
how is extension and retraction of the main and nose gear achieved?
hydraulic actuators- the gear is locked in position by hydro-mechanical locks
135
what are used to control the landing gear position lights and hydraulic pump operation?
microswitches on the up and down locks
136
what does the twin wheel nose landing gear consist of?
a. steerable oleo-pneumatic shock absorbable integrated into the gear strut
137
what are the main wheel rims made of?
cast magnesium
138
what size are the main wheels and what tire do they use?
24 x 7.7 inches with Goodyear tubeless tyres
139
what are the nose wheel rims made of?
cast aluminium
140
what size are the nose wheels and what tyre do they use?
6.00-6 inches with Goodyear 6.00-68 PRTT tubed tyres
141
what prevents gear being retracted on the ground?
the gear lever is mechanically blocked in the down position when on the ground
142
what happens once we are airborne that allows us to retract the gear?
microswitches in the main landing gear, nose gear and the nose wheel steering mechanism close a relay and allow the blocking mechanism to be removed electrically
143
what can we expect with regard to hydraulic pressure when extending and retracting the gear?
a hydraulic pressure drop along with a NWS bypass caution light
144
what nose gear deflection will cause the gear selector valve to go into a neutral position, thereby preventing gear retraction cycle?
+/- 2 degrees out of centre
145
how can we remove the gear levers mechanical blocking mechanism?
pushing the red DN LCK RL slider down
146
when will a red light in the LDG GEAR lever flash?
when the landing gear is in an intermediate position (not locked up or down)
147
when is at the aural landing gear down warning triggered?
one or both power levers brought close to FI position without landing gear being locked
any movement of the power lever towards FI after silencing the aural warning will trigger the warning again
148
what powers the landing gear system?
28V DC
149
what protects the landing gear system?
LANDING GEAR CONTR/ESS BUS
LANDING GEAR VALVE/ESS BUS
LANDING GEAR WARN/ESS BUS
150
how long may it take to extend the landing gear using the hand pump in the basic hydraulic system?
280 strokes/eight minutes until the gear indicates safely down and the green hydraulic pressure light comes on
151
how do we brake on the ground in the event of a hydraulic failure (basic system)?
parking brake
152
what does the emergency landing gear extension unit on hydraulic system mod 1 consist of?
where is it located?
- pre charged nitrogen bottle
- pressure gauge
- control valve
under the cockpit on the right hand side
153
what happens when you pull the EMERG LDG gear handle located below the instrument panel to the right of the pedestal (MOD 1 system)?
stored nitrogen pressure is released from the emergency landing gear extension unit to release the lading gear uplocks and operate the actuators to lower and lock down the landing gear
154
how to we extend the landing gear in an emergency (MOD 1 system)
set the hydraulic switch to off, remove the wire and pull the EMERGENCY LDG gear handle (takes approx 20-40 seconds to extend and lock)
155
how can ground steering be accomplished with inoperative NWS?
differential power/brakes
156
what is maximum wind speed for ground operation?
45 knots
157
can we taxi with the flight control lock engaged?
no
158
what is the turning radius at 45 degree NWS deflection?
7. 94M wheel
| 14. 78M wing
159
what type of brakes are fitted to the main wheels?
disk brakes
160
what hydraulically operates the main brakes?
either the individual master cylinders on each rudder pedal or the parking brake
161
what supplies the normal brake system?
hydraulic power supply system
162
how is the parking brake set?
pulling, turning counter clockwise and pushing the handle back in
163
what powers the parking brake?
parking brake accumulator which is pre charged by the normal hydraulic system
164
what energizes the nose wheel steering system?
2 microswitches
165
when will the 2 microswitches that energise the NWS be activated?
the first when the gear is extended
the second 5 seconds after the weight of the plane is on the nose gear strut
166
what do the nose wheel steering actuators also act as?
shimmy dampers
167
what accomplishes mechanical engagement of the steering actuator and nose wheel?
steering pin
168
when will the NWS operate as if in BYPASS mode, but not generate a NWS BYPASS annunciation?
when the steering pin is not correctly inserted or electrical connections are fitted incorrectly
169
when is the only time we disconnect the NWS steering pin?
when towing the plane
170
what happens to the nose wheel when weight is lifted off it?
the rudder pedal signal is automatically cut out and the nose wheel will center, regardless of rudder pedal position
171
what must the nose wheel be in order to be retracted?
centred
172
what will happen on takeoff if the nosewheel is not centred within 2.5 degrees of neutral due to a fault in the automatic centering system?
gear will not retract when the gear lever is moved to the UP position
173
to have an active NWS system what 6 steering criteria have to be considered?
- nose gear actuator downlock microswitch
- weight on nose wheel
- engine speed lever position
- NWS button on control wheel
- NWS switch
- hydraulic pressure
174
what powers the NWS system?
28V DC
175
what protects the NWS system?
NWS/BUS 1 on AC/DC breaker panel
176
what NWS deflection is automatically engaged during normal ground operations?
8 degrees
177
what 3 criteria need to be met for 8 degree NWS deflection?
- nose gear actuator microswitch closed (gear down and lock)
- weight on the nose wheel
- NWS switch in the ON position
178
what 5 criteria need to be met for 45 degree NWS deflection?
- nose gear actuator microswitch closed (gear down and locked)
- weight on nose wheel
- NWS switch in on position
- both engine speed levers LOW
- NWS button on control wheel depressed
179
what are the 3 functions on the NWS?
- BYPASS
- ON
- TEST
180
what does the BYPASS function do on the NWS?
the NWS system hydraulic pressure is bypassed into the return line. Ground control is possible by differential power and/or brakes
181
what does the ON function do on the NWS?
NWS is possible with 8 degree or 45 degree deflection left or right if the corresponding criteria are met
182
what does the TEST function do on the NWS?
the NWS system and the bypass valve is tested by a built in test circuit
183
what mounts the pax seats to the floor?
floor rails
184
what can be seen on the inside of the pax door with folding steps when the door is closed and locked?
three green lock control pins
185
when will the PAX door with folding steps cause the DOORS caution/warning light to illuminate on?
when one of the microswitches in the doorframe is not closed
186
on the pax door with fixed steps where is the selector knob?
lower left of the inside of the pax door
187
how is the 2 way hinge bracket operated on the pax door with folding steps and what does its position determine?
a lever located next to the inside locking lever
determines which of the hinges are in the closed position for door opening (pax or cargo)
188
how does the pax door with folding steps open?
outward/downgoing and the 3 stairs fold down to provide ease in boarding and deplaning pax
189
what must the door with folding steps first be before being reconfigured with the PASSENGER/CARGO hinge lever?
closed and locked
190
can we unlock or open the door with folding steps with the hinge lever pulled out?
no
191
on the pax door with folding steps, what must be done to the handrails before putting the door to CARGO configuration?
they must be released from the airplane and attached to the door
192
on the pax door with folding steps, what must be done to the handrails before putting the door to the PASSENGER configuration?
they must be reattached to the respective airplane attachment point
193
how do we lock the pax door with folding steps?
pull the flush mounted handle and turn clockwise, then return to the flush position (same for door with fixed steps)
194
what indicates when the door locking bolts are engaged on the pax door with fixed steps?
six control windows on the inside of the PASSENGER/CARGO door display CLOSED on a green background
195
where are the 2 microswitches that relay information to the cockpit display from the pax door with fixed steps?
attached to the fuselage on top of the PASSENGER/CARGO door
196
what will the selector knob on the pax door with folding steps do if it is in a correct position?
it will be pulled back by a spring
197
on the pax door with fixed steps how do we release the plate from the airplane attachment points?
the 2 RELEASE buttons must be pressed in
198
how do we open the rear half of the PAX door with fixed steps?
operate the snap closures on the top and bottom
199
what kind of handle does the pilots door have on the outside?
flush mounted
200
what size are the double laminated cabin windows?
14 x 13 inches in size
201
what is the maximum number of bulb windows that can be installed?
2
202
if installed where Is the opening photo window?
front section of the LH cabin wall
203
how do we open the photo window if installed?
2 locking levers located at the lower part of the window must be moved to the unlock position
204
if installed how can the photo be retained when open?
a retaining strap located on the cabin ceiling above the window
205
when is the only time we can open the photo window if installed?
for special tasks by authorised personnel
206
up to what speed may the smaller inward opening cockpit windows be opened if installed?
120ias
207
why should care be taken in closing windows in flight?
existing suction may snap the window shut and cause damage.
208
what do the emergency exits consist of?
door emergency exit and window emergency exits
209
where are the window emergency exits located?
left and right side of the cabin
210
how do we open the window emergency exits?
remove the cover over the release handle and when installed, pull the red release handle and push the window outwards
211
how are the emergency windows marked on the outside?
a distinct colour band (break in markings)
212
what does the internal control lock consist of?
rudder pedal lock and control column lock
213
how do we unlock the internal control lock?
remove the pip pin, adjust the control column lock in the vertical position and lock it with the pip pin. recheck the rudder pedal lock in the stored position and check the controls for free movement.
214
can we taxi with control locks engaged?
no
215
above what wind speed must external gust locks be installed?
30 knots
