T-28 NATOPS Test Flashcards
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Assume the takeoff attitude when the…… becomes effective and let the aircraft flight itself off the deck at……-…… knots.
Elevator. Between 85 and 90 knots.
All ____ circuits are protected from overloads by push to reset circuit breakers.
DC. Pg 1-7
The minimum oil pressure for continuous flight is 65 PSI
True Pg 1-54
Inverted flight in the T 28 is permitted for how long?
10 seconds. Pg 1-53
The minimum fuel pressure for start is:
13 psi Pg 3-11
What is the pressure of the front and main tire?
Nose gear tire will 80 pounds PSI main gear tire 55 psi.
Where is the engine driven hydraulic pump drain?
Starboard cowling nose section.
After securing the engine and extinguishing the flames following an engine fire in flight, an engine restart will be attempted.
True or false
False, Do not attempt to restart the engine. Pg 5-2
All ____ circuits are protected by fuses.
AC. Pg 1-21
What is the total capacity and total usable capacity of the engine oil tank?
- 2 gallon tank,
- 8 gallons are usable with
- 4 gallons of foam and expansion space.
What is the inherent danger of the loss of the electric fuel boost pump above 10,000 feet?
Above 10,000 feet the engine driven pump will draw air as well as fuel therefore not providing enough fuel for the engine to operate.
The mixture control is in the _____ position while starting the engine.
A. Rich
B. Normal
C. Idle cutoff
C. Idle cut-off. Pg 3-11
Can the parking brake be set or released from the rear cockpit?
No, the only parking brake handle is in the front cockpit.
Caution should be used to avoid undershooting during a dead engine landing; however, if undershooting is anticipated, what corrective actions can be applied?
The glide can be extended by moving the prop to full decrease or raising the flaps to 1/2 or raising the landing gear. Do not raise flaps when lower than 600 feet. Gear should be extended by 300 feet. The gear will retract in 7 seconds and extend in 4 seconds.
For ditching, the landing gear may be positioned at the pilots discretion. True or false
False. The gear should be retracted. Pg 5-7
Due to the type of fuel system in the T 28, it is possible to encounter an uneven fuel flow due too……
The tank vent under the flaps are creating unequal pressure or the aircraft is flown out of balance for an extended period.
Carburetor icing critical temperature is -10 to +5C. True or false
True. Pg. 1-54
What two switches must be positioned before the gear position lights will come on?
EXT MASTER switch and the Landing gear must be down and locked. Pg 1-27
With the engine when windmilling, the landing gear can be retracted in approximately 4 seconds.
True or false
False. 7 seconds to retract and 4 seconds to extend.
In aircraft having ASC 36 complied with, what bus(es) receive power when the DC POWER switch in the rear cockpit is placed in the EMER OFF position?
Only the battery bus. All other buses are off. Fig 1-10
What is the procedure for a high speed bailout?
- Disconnect headset and oxy
- Seat belt and shoulder harness locked.
- Canopy handle EMERG OPEN
- Elevator trim full forward
- Aircraft roll inverted
- Seat belts release
- Pull D-rig when clear
To bail out during a spin
A. Bail out to the inside of the spin
B. Bail out to the outside of the spin.
B. Outside of the spin. Pg 5-7
With complete loss of hydraulic fluid, is normal operation of the brake system possible? Why?
Yes, there is enough fluid remaining in the standpipe for normal break operation.
How many electrical buss’s does the T 28 have?
Four, battery bus (which is basically a hot buss) primary buss secondary buss monitor buss
In the event of an engine-driven hydraulic pump failure in flight:
A. It is possible to lower the flaps to the down position, but not an intermediate position
B. It is necessary to move the canopy handle to the EMERGENCY position in order to open the canopy
C. The brakes, gear and speed brake can be operated
D. All of the preceding are correct.
C. The brakes, gear and speed brakes operate with the use of the hand pump.
Minimum and maximum oil pressure in flight is:
65 psi min, 90 psi max, Pg 1-54
What is the recommended oleo strut extension of the main gear?
2.5 inches
What rpm should the aircraft idle at while on the ground?
1200 rpm, it may be reduced while taxing, 1200 when stopped
If complete electrical and hydraulic failure is experienced, the nose gear will not extend.
True or False
False, the nose gear will be extended by the spring bungee. Pg 1-25
For starting and run up, the supercharger should:
In the low blower position. Pg 1-11, 3-11
RPM in excess of 2800 requires an engine inspection.
True or false
False. Over 3000 requires and inspection. Pg 1-53
Total usable fuel is _____.
178 gallons, 87.5 each wing and 3 gallons in the sump. Pg 1-16 and Pg 1-52 (177 gallons usable)
What is the maximum allowable manifold pressure at 7000 feet when operating at 1800 rpm in low blower? Chart on Pg 1-56
28.5 Chart on Pg 1-56
In order to perform the recommended procedure for bailout, airspeed must be reduced below 140 knots. True or false
True. Speed should be between 100 and 125 knots. Pg 5-6
The external flap handle performs its designed purpose by ______?
Lowering the flap for entry by moving the flap handle to full down if not already down and releasing hydraulic pressure.
One of the two cylinder head temperature indicators normally reads higher than the other. To which cylinder does the higher temperature relate?
Cylinder 6 normally higher and indicates in the front cockpit, Pg 1-8
What is the maximum g load at 150 knots?
4.5 positive g’s and 2 negative g’s
Why will the loss of the port cowling cause severe damage to the canopy in flight?
Propeller slipstream will cause the cowl to fly off rotated around the nose striking and destroying the canopy.
In the event of a complete electrical failure in flight, the flaps may be extended by:
Placing the flap in the down position and using the hand pump.
Maximum acceptable rpm drop during the ignition system check is \_\_\_\_. A. 50 B. 75 C. 85 D. 100
B. 75. Pg 3-13
Where is the emergency canopy air bottle located and what is the normal pressure range?
The emergency air bottle is located in the baggage compartment. The normal range is 1600-1980 psi. 1300 min.
An external canopy handle is provided on the _____ side of the fuseluge. Is it possible to operate the canopy hydraulically with the external handle?
Port. Yes, all functions are available.
What is the best glide speed?
130 knots with flaps and gear up
To prevent excessive engine cooling, a simulated engine failure emergency will not be initiated above \_\_\_\_ feet. A. 2500 B. 10,000 C. 5000 D. 3500
C. 5000. Pg 5-4
What are the allowable aerobatic maneuver’s?
Inverted flight not to exceed 10 seconds Loop Immelmann turn Aileron roll Wing over Chandelle Spins except inverted spins Barrel roll 1/2 Cuban eight
If an engine fire occurs after the engine starts you should proceed as follows:
A. Fuel shut off handle off.
B. Mixture idle cutoff
C. Ignition and DC POWER switches to off
D. All of the procedure.
D. All are correct. Pg 5-1
When ditching in high wind or irregular sea state, the best procedure is to approach into the wind and touch on ______.
Falling side of the wave. Pg 5-7
In-flight with the gear and flaps retracted, a hydraulic pressure indication of 0 to 100 psi:
Is normal
Because of additional stresses is imposed on the T 28, the maximum permissible acceleration in a rolling pull-out is:
Two thirds the max. Pg 1-55
Why is it necessary to scavenge the oil at 1200 rpm for 60 seconds prior to shutting down?
To recover oil from the lower cylinders to the oil tank. At low rpm the scavenge pump is inefficient. At 1200 rpm the scavenge pump will sufficiently pull the oil up and back into the oil tank. Pg 1-13
In addition, to allow the cylinder head temperature to stabilize at 150 degrees or less. Pg 3-20
Oil pressure for continuous operation is 65 to 75 psi.
True or false
True. Pg 1-54
What happens when the canopy handle is placed in the emergency position? Can the canopy normal operation be resumed after selection of the emergency position?
When the handle is moved to the emergency open position, air pressure from the emergency air bottle will be supplied to the canopy actuating cylinder through separate lines. To be used again, the system must be bled. In order to bleed the system, the handle must be moved to the open position, WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTON, for 30 to 45 seconds. Then operate the canopy through several complete cycles through the normal operation.
In the event of complete electrical failure, instrument flying will be impossible. True or false
True. Pg 5-9
After adjusting the throttle to obtain manifold pressure equal to field barometric pressure, an acceptable power check will be:
T-28C 2175+-75 rpm T-28B 2275 rpm Pg 3-13
Maximum continuous operating rpm is:
2700 rpm Pg 1-54
The engine driven fuel pump provides pressure at …… psi?
21 to 25 psi.
If the engine driven fuel pump fails, the engine will still operate normally on the electric boost pump though flight above 10,000 feet will be limited.
You would shift to low blower and retard throttle the lowest possible manifold pressure to sustain flight if the prop: A. Went into full high pitch B. Went into full increase rpm C. Linkage broke D. Went into full low pitch
A. Went into full high pitch. Pg 5-7
To scavenge the engine, ____ rpm will be maintained for 1 minute. A. 1300 B. 1000 C. 1200
C. 1200 rpm. Pg 3-20
In the event of a complete electrical failure in flight, the speedbrake:
Will close to a trail position if the speed brake switch is moved to off. Pg 1-25
Which instruments are operated by the pitot static system?
Airspeed indicator and Altimeter.
In an engine failure emergency, the prop the lever will be placed in full increase rpm position for increased glide range.
True or false
False. Full decrease would extend the glide. Pg 5-3
The maximum continuous rpm for operation at high blower is:
2600 rpm. Pg 1-57
What is the purpose of the oil system sump warning lights?
Illumination of this light may be an indication of an impending engine failure.
Holding 130 knots indicated airspeed, gear up, flaps up and no wind. The glide distance is ____ miles for each 5000 feet.
9 miles. Pg 5-4
Which of the following statements is false?
A. Landing lights may be controlled from either cockpit.
B. The engine maybe started from either cockpit.
C. Solo flight is permitted from the front cockpit only.
D. The parking brake may be released from either cockpit.
D. The parking brake may be released from the FORWARD cockpit only.
Two independent cylinder head temperature indication systems are provided, one for each cockpit. To which two cylinders are these temperature indicators connected and in which cockpit do they read?
Cylinder 6 in the forward cockpit and cylinder 5 in the rear cockpit. Pg 1-8
In the emergency landing pattern, the desired straight-away should be: A. 1400-1600 feet B. 1600-1800 feet C. 1800-2000 feet D. 2000-2200 feet
C. 1800-2000 Pg 5-5
If it is necessary to bail out to during level flight, the _____ side should be used to take advantage of the downward force of the propeller wash.
Right or Left
Right side. Pg 5-6
When carrying out the precautionary emergency landing procedure, propeller control lever should be set:
1900-2000 rpm. Pg 5-3
RPM at takeoff climb and cruise
T/O 2700 rpm, 27-48”
Climb 2400 rpm, 24-36”
Cruise 2000 rpm, 20-30”
When complying with the precautionary emergency landing procedure, retard throttle to maintain straight and level flight between?
140 to 160 Knots. Pg 5-3
Desired continuous cylinder head temperature is 150 to 230 C. True or false
True. Pg 1-54
Maximum continuous cylinder head temperature in flight is 260°C.
True or false.
False. 245 is max continuous. 260 degrees is limited to 30 min. Pg 1-54
If it is necessary to bail out, the decision to abandon the aircraft in flight should be made as soon as possible for what reason?
If the decision to bailout is delayed, the building g-forces will build to a point where bailing out is extremely difficult or impossible. Pg 5-6
During ground operation of the T-28C, rpm between ___ and ___ should be avoided.
1900 to 2200. Pg 1-53
With a generator failure, is it possible to use the heater-defroster system?
No. The heater-defroster system in powered by the monitor buss. The monitor buss cannot be powered by the battery only. Fig 1-10
How are the cowl flaps operated and what buss powers them?
A spring loaded switch on the left console forward of the throttle quadrant. The switch has fixed open or spring loaded close positions and is powered by the secondary DC buss.
The voltmeter is graduated in DC volts. Normal indication is approximately:
27.7 volts Pg 1-21
Recommended rpm with a sump plug warning light is 1900-2000 rpm. True or false
True. Pg 5-3
Normal hydraulic pressure (system pressurized) is 1250 to 1650 psi.
True or false
True. Pg 1-54