Systems Overview

Question 1

What is mounted on the airframe mounted gearbox?

Answer 1

AC generator and hydraulic pump

Question 2

Electrical power for the T-38C is primarily supplied by?

Answer 2

two AC generators

Question 3

What section houses most of the electrical equipment in the T-38C?

Answer 3

Nose section

Question 4

What is powered by both hydraulic systems?

Answer 4

Flight Controls

Question 5

Which components cannot be controlled from the rear cockpit?

Answer 5

• Stability augmenter
• Air conditioning system
• Fuel boost pumps
• Engine shutdown
• Crossfeed operation

Question 6

True or false: The T-38C requires an external source of low-pressure air to start the engines

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True or false: If the engine-driven fuel pumps fail in the T-38C, gravity feed can sustain engine operation

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The utility hydraulic system supplies power to what?

Answer 8

• Flight controls
• Landing Gear
• NWS
• Speed Brake
• Stability Augmenter

Question 9

True or false: The rear cockpit pilot has the capability to shut down the engines

Answer 9

False

Question 10

You are rolling out on the runway after a normal full-stop landing. When may you engage the nosewheel steering?

Answer 10

When below 65 knots

Question 11

You are taxiing into a 20-knot headwind. How fast may you taxi with the canopy open?

Answer 11

30 knots

Question 12

You are setting up for a chandelle (asymmetric maneuver) with 1,700 pounds of fuel. What will your positive G limit be during this maneuver?

Answer 12

+4.7

Question 13

You are solo in the area doing continuous aileron rolls. What restrictions apply?

Answer 13

This is prohibited at load factors greater than 1.0G and lesser than 1.0G

Question 14

You are flying a zero-G pushover. Due to engine oil supply and pressure requirements, do not exceed ________ in this attitude

Answer 14

10 seconds

Question 15

While flying solo you notice a fuel imbalance. This imbalance could lead to center of gravity (CG) problems if

Answer 15

The right system contains more than twice the left

Question 16

In the overhead pattern, with 3,000 pounds fuel remaining, you take evasive action to avoid a midair collision. Your G meter (on the MFD) reads –2.7 Gs

Answer 16

This is an over-G regardless of flight conditions

Question 17

During a cold weather start you notice your oil pressure at 40 psi

Answer 17

This is normal, oil pressure should return to operating limits within 6 minutes

Question 18

While starting the #2 engine, the EGT reaches 850 °C. You should

Answer 18

Abort the start

Question 19

While starting the #1 engine, the EGT peaks out at 940 °C. You should

Answer 19

• Abort the aircraft

- Write the temperature reached and duration in the AFTO Form 781

Question 20

During the engine run-up for takeoff, your right engine RPM reads 96%. You should

Answer 20

Abort the aircraft

Question 21

While setting up for a loop, you notice your right hydraulic pressure is 1,500 psi. This is

Answer 21

Abnormal, refer to your checklist