Starts & Stops w/ACC.D

Question 1

Which checks are always completed as challenge and response?

Answer 1

Before movement CX

Question 2

Which warnings are allowed during engine startup without doing an abort start? (6/2)

Answer 2

Below 60% NG: AUX P, ALT 1/2, GPU, OIL FILT, MGB P
Above 60% NG: Fuel BP and OIL FILT are fine

Question 3

You are mid engine start when the fire lights illuminate, what are your actions?

Answer 3

Emergency engine shutdown - Perform (affected engine)

If fie confirmed by ground handler

EEP shot 1 and 2 - Press
Emergency engine shutdown - Perform
Rotor Brake - On
Emergency Egress - Perform

Question 4

What are the steps to the emergency egress on the ground?

Answer 4

1. Doors - Open
   If unable
2. Call “DOORS” x3
   - HMSD - Down
   - Danger area - Clear
   - Emergency exit handle - Pull
   To egress cockpit
3. HID/GAG-R - Stowed
4. QRC/QRP - Released
5. Ballistic plates - Stowed
6. Harness - Released
7. Cockpit - exit
   if in water
8. Life vest - inflate

Question 5

There are 4 data cards that must be taken to the aircraft, what are they?

Answer 5

DID x 2
MDT
RMM

Question 6

What is meant by the term “slick departure”?

Answer 6

A slick departure involves ground crew removing the external pins prior to start

Question 7

What are your actions in the event of a park brake failure?

Answer 7

Nil checklist actions, likely manual brakes by turning on HYD AUX

Question 8

What are the likely causes of an AFCS test failure and what are your actions should it fail?

Answer 8

Most likely is that hands/feet interfered with the flight controls.

If you have a suspicion that it was pilot error, then the test can be completed again after an AC system reset has been conducted

Question 9

Explain the process for an engine dry crank:

Answer 9

The process involves confirming the ECP/METs are in a manual control state, running the starter and then resetting ECP/METs back to auto control functions before reattempting engine start

Question 10

You are mid start when you see ENG 1 temp reading 820ºC and increasing, what are your actions?

Answer 10

Abort start - EEP Shutoff then normal

Consult checklist for slow time completion of abort start procedure

Question 11

You are mid start when you notice that NG is sitting at 35% and very slowly rising, what are your actions?

Answer 11

Abort start - EEP Shutoff then normal

Consult checklist for slow time completion of abort start procedure

Question 12

Explain what you would expect to see in the event of an overspeed limit malfunction on start up:

Answer 12

Overspeed limit is controlled by the RTUs, should they fail a mix of MFD data would be lost between system 1 and 2

Question 13

What is the emergency engine shutdown procedure on the ground?

Answer 13

EEP - SHUT OFF
Pump 1/2 - OFF

Question 14

You are on the ground and notice the smell of burning electronics, what are your actions?

Answer 14

Weather windows - Open
ECS - VENT/OFF

On ground unable to sideslip
Electrical fire checklist - Perform

If further action required to effect a safe landing
Canopy jettison - Perform
Land - ASAP

Question 15

What causes the acceptable warnings during start to occur?

Answer 15

AUX P - APS being regenerated by AC electrical pump
ALT 1/2 - ?
OIL FILT - Oil is still cold and as such computer thinks filter will be blocked
MGB P - ?
GPU - Still connected

Above 60%
Fuel BP - Fuel pump switch moved from ON to AUTO too quickly
OIL FILT - No change

Question 16

List the abort start criteria:

Answer 16

Abort start if:
- Start light illuminated after 40 sec
- No ignition within 25 sec
- Start light illuminated after 60% NG
- NG stagnation (<0.5%/sec)
- T4.5 exceeds 750ºC (transient up too 800ºC for 3 sec)
- No NF by 35% NG
- No NR by 30% NG (ACC.D exempt)
- NF overspeed flags lit after 85 RPM NF
- PWR class A during start

Question 17

Where can AUM be found on the TOLD card?

Answer 17

AUM with stores located in the centre biggest box

Question 18

You are about to start the SAND FILT test are there any other considerations?

Answer 18

Confirm that the ground crew aren’t IVO the sand filter exhaust

Question 19

What information should be brought to the prebrief? (5)

Answer 19

TOLD Card
Weather/NOTAMs
Other aircraft/deconfliction plan
Biggest risks
PEX pre auto/FCIFs cleared

Question 20

You have just been given your XPNDR code from ATC, can you enter it through the CDU immediately?

Answer 20

Yes, unless in a formation

Question 21

At what point in the checks should you listen to the ATIS?

Answer 21

Typically listened to during AFCS preflight test, must be heard before PFD set during before movement CX

Question 22

During the HYD test, what are you testing when you move the pedals, cyclic and collective?

Answer 22

Pedals: When testing HYD2, they are easier to move
Cyclic: Testing movement is smooth and easy, looking at the rotor disc is not required
Collective: Smooth, easy and aircraft “lurch” approx 5PMI

Question 23

In the engine start CX, are you required to clear the area?

Answer 23

No, the ground crew will clear the area and when they do so this is the confirmation that they are “posted”

Question 24

During startup, what is done on the STP page on the CDU? (3)

Answer 24

1: Data XFER —> (2) DAFIF in date —> DID-P to System
3: GEO —> Set GRS

Question 25

During startup, what is done on the NAV page on the CDU? (1)

Answer 25

1: Route MGMT —> Select route from list of DAFIF WPs

Question 26

During startup, what is done on the COM page on the CDU? (3)

Answer 26

1: VU1 = OK.GND/OK.APP/OK.ACD
2: VU2 = ATIS or OK.OPS
3: VU3 = DECON/APP 2 (if req)

Question 27

During startup, what is done on the MM page on the CDU? (3)

Answer 27

Mass Fuel —> Update Delta Mass to reflect TOLD card
Bingo/Joker —> Bingo 210 @30nm, Joker 270
XPDR —> Enter C/S (KNGTXX)

Question 28

During startup, what should you see displayed on the SYS page on the CDU? (1)

Answer 28

NO
NO
YES
NO

Question 29

What is required before turning on batteries?

Answer 29

Verbalise: “Batteries coming on, gun is clear”