QRI MQF Study Questions Flashcards
The AP has 2 modes of operation: _____ and _____.
normal, AP degraded
Dash-1: 1-1247
AP DEGRADED mode will not engage below Vmma airspeeds with invalid aircraft weights (both MCs inop, etc.).
False
AP DEGRADED mode will not engage below Vmma airspeeds with invalid aircraft weights (both MCs inop, etc.). Dash-1: 1-1275 (W)
During MC degraded Modes, _____ use(s) the last valid altitude and heading data they received prior to the Degraded Mode. Advise ATC as necessary.
IFF & TCAS
Dash-1: 1-2240 (N)
There are normally _____ first-aid kits installed on the aircraft with provisions for _____ total.
6, 26
Dash-1: 1-2652
There are _____ fire extinguishers onboard the aircraft with _____ in the cockpit and ______ in the crew rest area.
(9) total
- (2) in cockpit,
- (1) in crew rest
- (6) in cargo compartment
Dash-1: 1-2654
Bank angles greater than _____ degrees are not recommended. The maximum bank angle is _____ degrees.
60 degrees not recommended
70 degrees max
Dash-1: 5-38
On Extended Range aircraft with more than _____ pounds total fuel, delay braking until nose gear touchdown unless there is less than _____ pounds of fuel in the four extended range compartments combined.
165,000 pounds total fuel
4,000 pounds
Dash-1: 2-385
The maximum allowable crosswind component is _____ knots.
30 knots
Dash-1: 5-14
The maximum allowable component is _____ knots for tailwinds (except for crews certified by command guidance) and _____ knots for headwinds.
10 knots max tailwind
40 knots max headwind
Dash-1: 5-15, 5-16
Instrument approach RVR/visibility and, if required, ceiling minimums will be as published for a category _____ aircraft. If maneuvering speed exceeds 165 knots, the minimums for category _____ will be used.
Bonus: The C-17 is a category _____ aircraft.
category D, category E
C-17 is a category D aircraft
2C17v3: 6.16.1
The maximum landing touchdown sink rate (502,100 lbs) is _____ fpm.
660 fpm
Dash-1: Table 5-6
If full flight instrumentation is not available and operational, aircraft are limited to a DH/MDA based on _____.
HAT of 300’ and RVR 4,000
OR
3/4 mile (1200m) visibility with no RVR
2C-17v3: 6.16.5
The APU AUTO SHT DN ORIDE switchlight will override all automatic shutdown protection except _____.
indicated fire and overspeed
Dash-1: Figure 1-45
The cargo compartment APU warning horns can be inhibited during ground operations by the _____ switch on the Entrance Light Panel.
INTL HORN INHIBIT
Dash-1: 1-212 (N)
If the APU is inoperative, ensure either a _____ is in place or a _____ connected before shutting down the last engine.
fire guard/fire extinguisher
air cart
Dash-1: 2-498 (N)
The APU starter operating limit is _____ minute(s) and any APU starter engagement is considered a start attempt.
_____ starts may be attempted per one hour rolling cycle with a minimum delay of _____ minutes between attempts.
1 minute
3 starts/cycle
5 minutes between attempts
Dash-1: 5-34
The visual signals for a BREAKAWAY are _____.
tanker flashing Pilot Director Lights and/or turning lower rotating beacon ON
Dash-1: Table 8-4
If the receiver overruns the tanker, the receiver will reduce airspeed to _____, and maintain track and altitude.
255 KCAS or minimum maneuvering airspeed, whichever is higher
Dash-1: 8-55
When the receiver pilot is closing and approaching the pre-contact position, _____.
the receiver will stabilize in the pre-contact position and attain a zero rate of closure
Dash-1: 8-125 (W)
Monitor designated A/R frequency at least _____ minutes prior to ARCT.
30 minutes
Dash-1: 8-130 (Step 3)
A controlled tension brute force disconnect will be accomplished _____.
only as a last resort
Dash-1: 3-89
(Emergency Boom Latching Procedures): It is possible to cause structural damage to the air refueling boom and slipway by severe relative movement between the 2 aircraft when operating override since the _____ are deactivated.
The _____ must initiate all disconnects before exceeding any of the limits.
limit switches
receiver pilot
Dash-1: 3-92 (C)
During the RV Delta (Point Parallel) procedure, the receiver(s) will _____.
All the above:
- be established at 1000’ below the assigned AAR altitude when deaprting the ARIP
- enter the track via the ARIP and be at the ARCP at ARCT
- aid the RV, by remaining in electronic contact on radar, A/A TACAN, TCAS or other means as soon as possible, but no later than 50 NM range or ARIP (whichever is first)
3-3: 2.16 (4)
[Double AAR Planning] Determine a combination that keeps both of the _____ fuel values and the _____ greater than zero. That amount is the minimum onload required.
STORED
UNID EXTRA
3-3: 6.2.2.5.3
In the event of loss of visual contact with the tanker in either the contact or astern position (or following a breakaway), _____.
All of the above:
- immediately disconnect, transition to instruments, make radio call “loss of visual contact”, and slow 10 knots
- hold tanker heading & descend 1000’; resume normal speed after 30 sec
- roll wings level & descend 1000’; turn on tanker’s heading; resume normal speed after 30 sec
3-3: 2.46
During a breakaway, the receiver will drop aft of the tanker until _____.
the entire tanker is in sight
ATP-3.3.4.2: 2.45
(RNAV) Activating a missed approach procedure prior to using TOGA (DIR-TO) _____, while activating the missed approach procedure using TOGA does not.
deletes intervening waypoints
Dash-1: 2-402
The SC/EFC includes a fixed gains mode that is automatically enabled in the event of air data loss. When the SCEFC FIXED GAIN mode is enabled, asymmetric outboard spoiler deflections are locked out and only symmetric spoiler deflections are commanded.
True
Dash-1: 1-1133
Pressing the SPD NAV pushbutton engages/disengages Speed Intervention if selected while in _____ with the NAV SEL Switch not in SKE.
MSN VNAV
Dash-1: Fig 1-158 (sheet 6)
The value in the AFCS Altitude Window is displayed in both feet and _____ on the MCD’s CONVERT FEET/_____ page.
meters
FEET / METERS page
Dash-1: Fig 1-158 (sheet 8)
Select engine anti-ice on when temperature is _____°C or below (OAT on ground, TAT inflight) and icing conditions exist.
10°C
Dash-1: 7-171
If excessive ice formations remain on the aircraft after climbing through an icing layer, level off and increase airspeed to obtain at least _____ or higher.
+10°C TAT
Dash-1: 7-208
(Icing Conditions) Use of the autothrottles for takeoff is required unless using them puts the aircraft at a greater risk as determined by the aircraft commander. If an EPR probe icing condition should occur, the autothrottles will ignore the erroneous EPR and maintain the correct power setting via computed throttle lever angle.
True
Dash-1: 7-205
(IRCM) The laser is invisible and can injure eyes or skin within _____ feet for a single aft turret or _____ if the 2 forward turrets are installed.
187 feet (1)
200 feet (2)
Dash-1: 1-1735 (W)
With no source of electrical power to the aircraft and the battery switch OFF, only the _____ bus is powered since it is connected directly to the batteries.
Battery Direct bus
Dash-1: 1-404
The electrical system is normally operated in the _____ mode with generators No. 1 and No. 2 supplying left side power and generators No. 3 and No. 4 supplying the right side power.
split parallel
Dash-1: 1-378
The battery switch must be ON to provide battery power to the _____.
AC & DC Emergency buses
Dash-1: 1-391 (N)
As a minimum, the batteries are designed to provide emergency power for up to _____ of operation.
one half-hour (30 minutes)
Dash-1: 1-404
The aircraft batteries provide power to the _____ which provides power to the AC Emergency Bus.
static inverter
Dash-1: 1-374
When the APU alert start feature is used, there will be no _____ until the Battery Bus is powered.
fire detection or protection
Dash-1: 1-198 (C)
(OBIGGS II) A total loss of electrical power during high pressure pneumatic air supply operation may lead to a(n) _____. Immediately shut down the pneumatic cart.
OBIGGS filter fire
Dash-1: 1-675 (W)
During engine start, ensure engine oil pressure rises greater than _____ psi before turning the ENG SHUT OFF switch to ON.
5 psi
Dash-1: 2-826, Step 5
If ENG OIL PRESS X asserts on the WAP during engine start and the pressure is greater than 5 psi, you should _____.
monitor the oil pressure for 10 minutes and shut down the engine if the message does not extinguish
Dash-1: 2-826, Step 8 (C)
Once an engine is stabilized at idle following a start, the typical fuel flow range is _____ depending on ambient conditions.
800 - 1200 pph
Dash-1: 2-826, Step 8
Low EGT margin engines are more susceptible to ENG EGT X events when OAT is at or above _____ and takeoff thrust is within 0.05 EPR of maximum thrust.
24°C (75°F)
Dash-1: 1-93
THRUST LOSS annunciator lights (amber) will illuminate in flight when thrust of a single engine is _____ less than the average EPR of the remaining engines.
0.15 EPR
Dash-1: 1-114
In the event of boost pump failure, fuel can be suction fed by the engine-driven fuel pump at _____ thrust rating up to an altitude of _____ feet and at a pitch angle no greater than 21.5°.
MAX thrust
10,000’
Dash-1: 1-135
The starter is designed to start the engine with normal starting loads. Excessive loads are applied when the engine-driven hydraulic pumps are on. A _____ may result if the pumps are on during engine start.
hung start
Dash-1: 1-143 (N)
(Engine Start Buttons) The button will stay in until engine N2 RPM reaches approximately _____ %.
51%
Dash-1: 1-145
If FIREX AGENT DISCHARGE 1 POWER CB on the _____ is open, the _____ will be inoperative.
overhead panel
APU Fire Agent DISCH switch
Dash-1: 2-37, Step 28 (C)
Engine anti-ice provides icing protection to the engine fan blades.
False
Dash -1: 1-813
Do not change the ENGINE IGNITION source during engine start. Switching sources may result in a _____.
tailpipe fire
Dash-1: 2-52, Step 2 (C)
To prevent damage to the reverse interlock solenoids, do not move the throttle beyond the reverse idle detent until _____.
either the REV indication is illuminated on the MFDs or until the solenoids are heard to release
Dash-1: 2-101, Step 2 (C)
If the starter valve will not close after engine start (light remains illuminated more than 30 seconds after the button pops out), ________ could result in a starter failure.
shutting down the engine before removing the bleed air supply pressure
Dash-1: 2-826, Step 7b (C)
Delay the engine starter re-engagement for _____ once N2 RPM indication is lost from the MFD engine display to ensure that engine rotation has come to a stop.
40 seconds
Dash-1: 2-830, Step 5 (C)
In addition to an engine fire and disintegration, the Emergency Engine Shutdown procedure will be run for a(n) _____.
All of the above:
seizure
engine sparking (continuous)
engine/ pylon fuel leak (on the ground)
Dash-1: 3-208
If an engine reverts to the N2 mode, all engine and throttle responses are normal except _____.
All of the above:
reverse thrust is not recommended,
autothrottle operation is inhibited,
no overspeed protection is provided
Dash-1: 3-238
If the N1 RPM indication drops to zero or all engine displays are blank, _____.
this could indicate catastrophic engine failure
Dash-1: 3-206 (W)
A Four Engine Flameout is most likely to occur when flying through _____.
All of the above:
heavy rain
volcanic ash
hail & icing
Dash-1: 3-245
[Four Engine Flameout] Wings level C-17 average glide ratio is _____.
2.6 NM/1000’ (260 KIAS glide)
Dash-1: 3-247, Step 8 (N)
[Engine Failure During Takeoff] If the throttles are advanced to MAX, exercise caution to ensure directional controllability. True or false?
True
Dash-1: 3-215 (C)
If experiencing severe engine vibration, _____.
immediately shut down the engine using the Emergency Engine Shutdown procedure
Dash-1: 3-266
There is a maximum of _____ engine start attempts in 1 hour, followed by a _____ minimum cooling period.
5 start attempts
1 hour cooling period
Dash-1: 5-29
Engine rotation will be completely stopped before the starter is re-engaged.
Exception: In an emergency, the starter may be engaged when below _____ N2.
20% N2
Dash-1: 5-31 (N)
The maximum time limit at MAX/DRT thrust is _____ minutes when no needed for engine failure on takeoff or engine out go-around for obstacle clearance.
5 minutes at MAX/DRT
Dash-1: Table 5-2
Minimum EGT for engine start is ______ ° (ground) and _____° (air).
495° (ground)
655° (air)
Dash-1: Table 5-2
The recommended minimum airspeed for in-flight reverse thrust is _____ KCAS or Vmma, whichever is higher.
250 KCAS
Dash-1: Table 5-11 (Note 3)
If flight through contaminated air is experienced with the air conditioning pack(s) operating, the conditioned airflow used for the cooling avionics will be _____.
contaminated
Dash-1: 1-736 (W)
If the ambient temperatures are above _____, avionics cooling airflow must be supplied from conditioned air augmentation (APU or air conditioner ground unit).
90° F
Dash-1: 1-753 (N)
Pitch Reference Trim is available _____.
[B & C]
- with the FCS ACTR Panel PITCH TRIM switch in EFCS
- with the FCS ACTR Panel PITCH TRIM switch in MECH
Dash-1: 1-1078 - 1080 (N)
If the _____ fails, automatic ground spoilers may not deploy during a rejected takeoff or subsequent landing.
GND SPLR/LAPES switch
Dash-1: 1-1149 (W)
In frontside configuration, the basic mode for the AFCS pitch axis is the _____ mode.
Vertical Speed / Altitude Hold
Dash-1: 1-1336
T or F: The Alpha Speed function provides flight guidance and/or control to limit minimum airspeed to configuration Alpha Speed, which provides safe buffet or stall margin for the existing aircraft configuration (flaps, slats, thrust level, weight & altitude).
True
Dash-1: 1-1359
When the FPV drift angle exceeds the limit of the HUD or PFD field of view, pitch information from the flashing FPV is _____ and only the _____ FPV symbol will provide correct vertical path information.
flashing FPV - unusable
caged FPV - correct vertical path information
Dash-1: 1-1506 (W)
The Stall Warning System provides stick shaker and aural “STALL” alerts to pilots when flight conditions (airspeed) approach what range?
1.05 - 1.15 Vs
Dash-1: 1-1211
_____ will not re-arm spoilers for RTO mode during touch-and-go landings.
Moving all four throttles to the idle reverse detent
Dash-1: 1-1166
Ground operations longer than _____ minutes with the OAT above 38° C (100° F) may result in IRCM TX x FAIL and degraded IRCM performance.
25 minutes
Dash-1: 2-55, Step 2 (C)
[Block 21 only] If takeoff roll or initial climbout is accompanied by unusual aircraft yaw motion or abnormal rudder movement, the EFCS may have reverted to FORZEN GAINS. _____.
All of the above:
- Prior to Vgo, a reject is recommended.
- If takeoff is continued, repeatedly press EFCS RESET, allowing 1 sec between button presses.
- Transition to FCC FIXED GAIN is not available until 2 criteria are met: weight-off-wheels & A/R Mode not engaged
Dash-1: 3-348-349
[FCC FIXED GAIN] Large abrupt rudder inputs at speeds over _____ KCAS can overstress the vertical stabilizer and rudders.
200 KCAS
Dash-1: 3-236 (C)
The maximum airspeed for extending the slats is _____ KCAS; for retracting is _____ KCAS.
280 KCAS - extending
270 KCAS - retracting
Dash-1: Table 5-11
Recover from a stall by simultaneously accomplish the following:
All of the above:
- smoothly apply down stick for adequate nose down pitch rate
- advance throttles to MAX and retract speedbrakes
- level wings while maintaining nose down attitude
Dash-1: 6-17
[Block 21 only] T or F: Operations at airfields with the OAT 43° C or above may result in EFCS reversion to FROZEN GAINS.
True
Dash-1: 5-8