T-38C-1

Question 1

The _______ sensing system varies the nozzle area to maintain EGT within limits at
both MIL and MAX range throttle positions

Answer 1

T5

Question 2

Avoid fingerlift actuation to preclude inadvertent engine shutdown when retarding
throttles toward idle.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The throttles, when placed at OFF, electrically shut off fuel to the engine at the main
fuel control and mechanically shut off fuel to the engine at the fuel shutoff valves

Answer 3

False

Question 4

After a 1.0 hour leg on a cross-country, the oil consumption was one quart. This is
acceptable.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Normally, gravity feed will ensure sufficient fuel flow to operate the engines at up to
MAX power from sea level to approximately_____ feet

Answer 5

25,000

Question 6

By specification, gravity feed operation is guaranteed only to ______ feet MSL

Answer 6

6,000.

Question 7

If a fuel pressure caution light blinks while initiating the afterburner

Answer 7

This is normal, continue the mission

Question 8

If one or both transformer-rectifiers fail, the XFMR RECT OUT light on the console will
illuminate

Answer 8

False

Question 9

A single transformer-rectifier failure is indicated by

Answer 9

a Pilot Fault List (PFL) display

Question 10

Which lights cannot be dimmed using the Warning/Caution/Advisory Light Bright/Dim Switch?

Answer 10

Fire warning lights.

Question 11

If one of the flap motors fails as you lower the flaps, you may expect

Answer 11

both flaps to continue because they are interconnected by a rotary shaft

Question 12

The flap slab interconnect will not:
A. reposition the slab to minimize the pitch changes due to flap movement.
B. increase amount of slab travel in the nose-down direction.
C. increase amount of slab travel in the nose-up direction.
D. change the pitch authority of the control stick by increasing the amount of horizontal tail deflection per inch of stick travel.
E. all of the above.

Answer 12

C. increase amount of slab travel in the nose-up direction

Question 13

How can you deactivate the nosewheel steering system?

Answer 13

A. Release the nosewheel steering button.
B. Place a throttle in MAX.
C. Rotate the aircraft so that weight is no longer on the nosewheel.

Question 14

If an open canopy has been exposed to jet blast, it should be checked for normal
operation. If the canopy will not close:
A. taxi back to the chocks and have maintenance inspect the canopy mechanism.
B. reattempt to close the rear canopy first, then the front.
C. do not taxi the aircraft until cleared by a qualified maintenance technician.
D. try to force it closed.

Answer 14

do not taxi the aircraft until cleared by a qualified maintenance technician

Question 15

The ______ will personally ensure that the rear canopy is closed and locked.

Answer 15

pilot

Question 16

While stowing the outside handle, do not apply _____ pressure after the canopy is
locked.

Answer 16

clockwise

Question 17

If the aircraft will not accept external AC power, and the APU checks good

Answer 17

cycle the battery OFF, then ON

Question 18

On the ground, the minimum RPM required for engine start is _______.

Answer 18

12%

Question 19

While accomplishing the flight controls check, the pilot must visually confirm proper
movement of the actual flight control surfaces.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Nosewheel tires are severely damaged when maximum deflection turns are attempted
at speeds in excess of _____ knots.

Answer 20

10

Question 21

To prevent possible canopy downlock mechanism damage, taxi with _____ and
pressurized whenever practical

Answer 21

Both canopies open or both canopies closed

Question 22

Allow a minimum of _____ minute(s) before takeoff behind any large type aircraft or helicopter and a minimum of _____ minutes behind heavy type aircraft.

Answer 22

two, four

Question 23

Abort the takeoff if the afterburner does not light in _______ seconds

Answer 23

5

Question 24

When flying in gusty winds, increase which speeds by half the gust factor?

Answer 24

Final approach.

Touchdown.

Question 25

After the gear is lowered from the back seat, what must the front seat pilot do?

Answer 25

Physically check the handle down.

Question 26

After selecting RAM DUMP, you may have to wait _____ for the pressure to equalize

Answer 26

several seconds.

Question 27

When an _________ fuel is used, you should annotate it in the AFTO 781

Answer 27

Alternate or emergency

Question 28

Anytime the aircraft departs a hard surface (taxiway or runway):

Answer 28

Immediately shut down both engines

Question 29

If either canopy fails to open or jettison, break through the canopy using the canopy breaker tool

Answer 29

True

Question 30

During an abort, in order to minimize the possibility of skidding, blown tires, etc., optimum braking should not be attempted at airspeeds above _____

Answer 30

100 KCAS

Question 31

When MA-1A barrier engagement is imminent, attempt to:

Answer 31

engage it perpendicular, in a three-point attitude, and if possible, in the center.

Question 32

Flaps should not be repositioned during a high speed abort until the aircraft slows below no flap final approach speed

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Tests have demonstrated that optimum braking is difficult to achieve and should not be attempted at airspeeds above _____ KCAS.

Answer 33

100

Question 34

MA-1A barrier engagement is unlikely with the

Answer 34

WSSP installed and/or speedbrake open.

Question 35

While accelerating to SETOS + 10 KCAS during a single-engine takeoff: A. maintain forward stick pressure, allowing the nose wheel to "dig-in". B. accelerate in a three point attitude, with the stick forward of the takeoff trim setting. C. the nose wheel tire limit may be exceeded prior to reaching SETOS + 10 KCAS. D. all the above.

Answer 35

C. the nose wheel tire limit may be exceeded prior to reaching SETOS + 10 KCAS

Question 36

If engine failure occurs after takeoff, it may be necessary to allow the aircraft to settle back to the runway.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

The BAK-15 is a large web-type barrier that fighter-type aircraft have successfully engaged at speeds up to ______ knots

Answer 37

200

Question 38

During single-engine takeoff, the flap indicator should be checked to ensure flaps are within 60% range (55-65%) after the flaps are set at 60 %.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

You experience gear retraction failure; after placing the landing gear lever down and a safe gear down indication is obtained, do not retract or recycle the gear unless a greater emergency exists.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

If the decision is made to zoom and eject because of dual engine failure at low altitude, it is imperative that the ejection sequence be initiated prior to reaching a:

Answer 40

stall or rate of sink

Question 41

If dual engine failure occurs, attempt to restart the _____ engine first

Answer 41

right

Question 42

With dual engine failure, the battery switch is not required to be ON to provide ignition if windmilling rpm is available

Answer 42

False

Question 43

If you suspect engine damage during a compressor stall, you should

Answer 43

advance the throttle above idle only if required.

Question 44

A compressor stall may be recovered prior to complete flameout by

Answer 44

rapidly retarding the throttle to idle and pressing the affected engine's start button.

Question 45

If the engine cannot be shut down with the throttle, the _____ switch (affected engine) should be closed

Answer 45

fuel shutoff

Question 46

With boost pumps inoperative, engine flameout may occur if above 25,000 feet

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Vibrations accompanied by fumes and/or odors from the air conditioning system may indicate air conditioner turbine failure. You should _____.

Answer 47

Select oxygen - 100% Descend below FL250 Select RAM DUMP

Question 48

After losing a canopy, the minimum drag airspeed is approximately _____ KIAS

Answer 48

225

Question 49

Simultaneous failure of the engine RPM and oil pump (oil pressure zero) may be an indication of:

Answer 49

Oil pump shaft shear

Question 50

If the operating engine requires shutdown, the previously shutdown engine for an oil system malfunction may be restarted

Answer 50

True

Question 51

Under controlled flight, do not delay ejection below _______ feet in futile attempts to start the engines or for other reasons that may commit you to an unsafe ejection

Answer 51

2,000

Question 52

Simultaneous illumination of the generator and hydraulic caution lights for the same engine may indicate a gearbox failure. This can be confirmed by checking the appropriate _____ indicator

Answer 52

hydraulic pressure

Question 53

Hydraulic pressure provided solely by a windmilling engine will allow control of the aircraft for landing

Answer 53

False

Question 54

If utility hydraulic pressure is depleted A. land with all gear up. B. stop straight ahead and have the gear pins installed prior to clearing the runway. C. the flight control hydraulic system backs up all the utility driven systems. D. the flaps will not extend.

Answer 54

B. stop straight ahead and have the gear pins installed prior to clearing the runway.

Question 55

With dual hydraulic system failure

Answer 55

eject.

Question 56

Touchdowns as high as _______ KCAS are possible

Answer 56

200

Question 57

If takeoff is made with flap-slab interconnect system failure (non-locking): A. a lighter than normal stick force will be required for rotation. B. a reduced amount of stick travel will be required for rotation. C. until the flaps are retracted, significant forward stick pressure will be required to keep the pitch from increasing. D. all of the above.

Answer 57

all of the above.

Question 58

During single-engine landing, at high density altitude or high gross weights, selecting full flaps in the flare, an immediate touchdown and premature landing may occur

Answer 58

True

Question 59

Vibrations accompanied by fumes and/or odors from the air-conditioning system may indicate failure of the _______.

Answer 59

air conditioner turbine

Question 60

Normal load capacity of the WSSP is approximately _____ pounds

Answer 60

140

Question 61

An overstress failure of the main landing gear sidebrace trunion may occur if the gear is:

Answer 61

Extended/retracted with greater than 45 degrees of bank or extended at greater than 1.5 Gs.

Question 62

Do not exceed _______ KIAS while taxiing with the canopies open

Answer 62

50

Question 63

The nosewheel tire is rated to ___ knots groundspeed

Answer 63

174

Question 64

Nozzle position at MIL is _______%.

Answer 64

0 - 20

Question 65

If full aileron deflection in the direction of the spin is not maintained, spin recovery may be prolonged or prevented

Answer 65

True

Question 66

If normal crossfeed operation is continued until the active system runs dry A. dual engine flameout will occur. B. gravity feed will supply sufficient fuel from the other fuel system. C. only the corresponding engine will flameout. D. engine restart will be impossible due to air in the lines.

Answer 66

dual engine flameout will occur.

Question 67

After flight through icing conditions, which result in icing accumulations on the front canopy, a 781 writeup is necessary so that the engines will be inspected for damage

Answer 67

True

Question 68

If flight through moderate precipitation is unavoidable, you should A. slow to minimum practical airspeed to lessen rain damage. B. fly at maximum practical airspeed to minimize time in the precipitation. C. set a high power setting with anti-ice on to preclude engine flameouts. D. b and c.

Answer 68

slow to minimum practical airspeed to lessen rain damage

Question 69

Flight in moderate precipitation may damage the

Answer 69

A. nose cone. | B. vertical stabilizer.

Question 70

The recommended best penetration airspeed if turbulence and thunderstorms are experienced is _______ KCAS

Answer 70

280

Question 71

On solo missions, the rear cockpit standby ADI should be _____.

Answer 71

uncaged

Question 72

Which component(s) is(are) lost when the cabin pressure switch is placed in RAM DUMP?

Answer 72

A. Anti-G suit. B. Canopy defog. C. Cabin pressurization. D. Air conditioning systems.

Question 73

The aircraft stall is characterized by airframe buffet and a ______ rather than by a clean nose-down pitch motion

Answer 73

high sink rate.

Question 74

Throttle friction can be adjusted

Answer 74

Only by ground maintenance

Question 75

Placing either or both fuel shutoff switches to the CLOSED position shuts off fuel flow to either or both engines in approximately _____ second(s) without using the throttles

Answer 75

1

Question 76

Activation of the speedbrake requires _____ power

Answer 76

hydraulic and DC.

Question 77

Allowing the rudder pedal adjust T-handle to snap back during adjustment may trip or damage pedestal circuit breakers and cause the cable to wear excessively.

Answer 77

True

Question 78

What will be the correct indications after practicing alternate gear extension, with the landing gear lever in the LG UP position?

Answer 78

Three green, light on in handle, horn not sounding

Question 79

You can take an airplane if one fire light is out on one side, provided the other checks good (when testing the system).

Answer 79

False

Question 80

During start, if ignition does not occur before fuel flow reaches 360 LB/HR, retard the throttle to OFF and

Answer 80

Maintain airflow to permit fuel and vapors to purge. | Wait a minimum of 2 minutes before attempting another start.

Question 81

Fuel required for a go-around (closed pattern) is approximately _____ pounds

Answer 81

150

Question 82

Extreme nose high aerobraking when crossing raised arresting cables may result in damage to the _____.

Answer 82

afterburner ejectors

Question 83

Allow _____ seconds for landing-taxi light retraction and (or) closure of ram dump door prior to engine shutdown

Answer 83

10

Question 84

The canopy seals will remain inflated if the engines are shutdown with _____, making the canopies more difficult to open

Answer 84

both canopies locked

Question 85

Aerodynamic braking is more effective than cautious wheel braking above _____.

Answer 85

100 KCAS

Question 86

During a single-engine takeoff/go-around, at high gross weight, with the landing gear extended, flap retraction should not be initiated prior to _______ KCAS

Answer 86

220

Question 87

_____ should be attempted immediately upon detection of dual engine flameout at low altitudes, if time permits

Answer 87

Alternate Airstart

Question 88

The minimum altitude recommended for bailout in a controlled situation is _____ feet AGL.

Answer 88

2000

Question 89

If you suspect brake fluid venting overboard, pump the brakes in flight to ensure you will have pressure after landing

Answer 89

False

Question 90

If you suspect the right brake system has failed, with no other directional control problems, plan to land in (on) the _____ of the runway

Answer 90

center.

Question 91

At full afterburner, the nozzles should read between _______.

Answer 91

50 - 85

Question 92

During cold weather starts, oil pressure above 55 PSI may be observed. As the oil warms up, oil pressure should continue to decrease and return to normal operating limits

Answer 92

True (within 6 minutes)

Question 93

Crossfeeding is recommended when fuel differences exceed _____ pounds

Answer 93

200

Question 94

``` Which of the following components is NOT lost when the cabin pressure switch is placed at RAM DUMP? A. Anti-G suit B. Canopy defog C. Anti-ice D. Air conditioner ```

Answer 94

C. Anti-ice