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T-6 Systems 1 - fuel+electrical Flashcards

1
Q

Generator bus circuit breakers are located on which side of the cockpit?

A

Right side

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2
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The left and right fuel quantity arrows on the AEDD turn yellow when indicated fuel quantity in the respective tank is below __________ pounds.

a. 75
b. 115
c. 150
d. 185

A

c

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3
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The starter/generator provides 28 volts DC, while the battery and auxiliary battery are __________ VDC units.

a. 20
b. 24
c. 28
d. 30

A

b

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4
Q

Using single point refueling, the T-6A’s maximum usable fuel is how many pounds?

A

1100 pounds

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5
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A circuit breaker labeled AFT BAT on the front cockpit battery bus circuit breaker panel controls the __________. (B/3/3)

a. aft battery
b. rear cockpit generator bus
c. rear cockpit battery bus
d. auxiliary battery

A

c

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6
Q

Gravity refueling adds how many total pounds to the T-6A normal capacity?

A

100 pounds

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7
Q

Once the engine is running and motive flow has been activated, the boost pump is automatically turned off by the low pressure switch. (B/5/3)

a. True
b. False

A

True

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8
Q

Which switch activates the respective transfer (solenoid) valve and closes the motive flow line to the light tank.

A

MANUAL FUEL BAL switch

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9
Q

The navigation lights at the leading edge wingtips are what colors?

A

Red at the left wingtip and green at the right wingtip

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10
Q

A switch labeled AUX BAT on the front cockpit left console test panel is positioned forward to test the __________ during preflight checks. (B/5/2)

a. starter/generator
b. battery charge circuits
c. standby battery
d. auxiliary battery

A

d

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11
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Circuit breakers labeled FWD AVI and AFT AVI control front and rear cockpit avionics buses and are located on the front cockpit __________. (B/3/2)

a. right forward switch panel
b. battery bus circuit breaker panel only
c. generator bus circuit breaker panel only
d. battery bus and generator bus circuit breaker panels

A

d

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12
Q

The flip-flop valve in the collector tank provides a minimum of __________ seconds of fuel regardless of aircraft orientation.

a. 15
b. 30
c. 45
d. 60

A

D

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13
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Each circuit breaker is marked with the maximum __________ it will allow to pass before popping. (B/4/2)

a. current load in amperes
b. current load in volts
c. voltage load in amperes
d. voltage load in volts

A

a

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14
Q

The generator supplies what voltage to the generator and battery buses?

A

28 volts DC

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15
Q

Which of the following maintains fuel balance by shutting off fuel flow to the light wing tank?

a. Fuel flow transmitter
b. Motive flow line
c. Flip-flop valve
d. Transfer (solenoid) valve

A

d

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16
Q

A fault occurs in the circuit controlling the anti-collision lights. The COLL circuit breaker will pop on the battery bus circuit breaker panel located on the

a. right side of the rear cockpit.
b. right side of the front cockpit.
c. left side of the rear cockpit.
d. left side of the front cockpit.

A

d

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17
Q

Fuel is routed from the engine-driven fuel pump to the primary jet pump through which line?

a. Purge line
b. Motive flow line
c. Pressure relief line
d. Cross vent line

A

b

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18
Q

Which annunciator illuminates if the autobalance system has failed or if the difference in weight between the left and right tanks exceeds 30 pounds for more than 2 minutes?

A

The FUEL BAL annunciator will illuminate in these instances.

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19
Q

What electrical component allows isolation of the generator and battery buses? (B/1/1)

a. Battery switch
b. Bus tie switch
c. Generator switch
d. Circuit breakers

A

b

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20
Q

Generator power is controlled by the __________ switch located on the right forward switch panel in each cockpit. (B/2/2)

a. bus tie (BUS TIE)
b. generator reset (GEN RESET)
c. generator control (GEN)
d. auxiliary battery (AUX BAT)

A

c

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21
Q

The generator can be controlled from either cockpit through use of the generator

a. mode switch.
b. control switch.
c. switch panel.
d. transfer switch.

A

b

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22
Q

The secondary or backup method for refueling the T-6A is called __________. (B/3/3)

a. over the wing gravity refueling
b. single point pressure refueling
c. combat refueling
d. in-flight refueling

A

a

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23
Q

The motive flow system is normally driven by the electric boost pump. (B/1/1)

a. True
b. False

A

False

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24
Q

Circuit breakers protecting systems and equipment operating from the battery bus are located on the __________ in each cockpit. (B/4/1)

a. right forward switch panel
b. left console panel
c. trim control panel
d. right console panel

A

b

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25
Q

External power is controlled by the __________ and distributed on the __________. (B/5/3)

a. generator control switch; generator bus
b. avionics master switch; avionics bus
c. external power switch; external power bus
d. battery switch; battery bus

A

d

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26
Q

How long does it take to defuel the T-6A through the over the wing gravity refueling ports?

a. 10 minutes
b. 15 minutes
c. 25 minutes
d. The T-6A cannot be defueled through the over the wing gravity refueling ports.

A

d

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27
Q

True or false? The auxiliary battery will activate automatically upon failure of the primary battery.

A

False. It must be activated by the auxiliary battery switch.

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28
Q

Data from the fuel flow transmitter is displayed on what instrument?

A

The AEDD (Alternate Engine Data Display)

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29
Q

The FUEL BAL annunciator will illuminate if the fuel weight difference between the left and right tanks exceeds what figure for more than 2 minutes?

A

30

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30
Q

The collector tank is equipped with two fuel pumps for engine feed operations. Which one is used after engine start? (B/4/3)

a. Electric boost pump
b. Engine-driven fuel pump
c. Primary jet pump
d. Transfer jet pumps

A

c

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31
Q

An amber __________ light on the annunciator panel in each cockpit will indicate an open bus tie switch. (B/3/5)

a. TIE OPEN
b. BUS FAIL
c. BUS TIE
d. BUS OPEN

A

c

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32
Q

During negative-G flight, the flip-flop valve activates, providing the engine access to fuel located in the __________. (B/4/5)

a. main wing tanks
b. purge line
c. collector tank
d. motive flow line

A

c

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33
Q

What is the primary method of refueling the T-6A? (B/3/1)

a. Over the wing gravity refueling
b. Single point pressure refueling
c. Combat refueling
d. In-flight refueling

A

b

34
Q

When using the primary refueling method, the total amount of usable fuel in the tanks is approximately __________ pounds. (B/2/1)

a. 1050
b. 1100
c. 1180
d. 1200

A

b

35
Q

The GCU is located under a side panel in which cockpit?

A

The GCU is under a panel on the right side of the rear cockpit.

36
Q

Control of battery power is transferable between cockpits using what?

A

Battery power control is transferable using the battery switch.

37
Q

True or false? Single-point refueling fills all three tanks sequentially beginning with the collector tank.

A

False. Single-point refueling fills the wing tanks simultaneously.

38
Q

Light output from the instruments, control panels, and displays can be adjusted by using dimming controls located on the __________ in each cockpit.

a. right forward switch panel
b. generator control panel
c. trim control panel
d. annunciator panel

A

c

39
Q

The taxi light is located aft and inboard of the

a. left main landing gear strut.
b. nosewheel strut.
c. left wingtip navigation lights.
d. right main landing gear strut.

A

d

40
Q

The rear cockpit avionics bus receives power through the __________. (B/3/1)

a. front cockpit battery bus
b. front cockpit avionics bus
c. rear cockpit generator bus
d. rear cockpit battery bus

A

b

41
Q

AEDD fuel quantity indications are derived from how many sensors in the fuel tanks?

A

Seven

42
Q

Which switch provides power for all avionics and radio systems in both cockpits (except the backup UHF control head).

A

AVIONICS MASTER switch

43
Q

External power is distributed on which bus?

A

Battery bus

44
Q

The primary jet pump and transfer jet pumps are operated by what means?

A

The primary jet pump and transfer jet pumps are both operated by Venturi flow generated by fuel flowing in the motive flow line.

45
Q

Which annunciator illuminates if the bus tie switch is set to open?
Color?

A

BUS TIE

AMBER

46
Q

Lighting for EFIS displays, the RMU, the AOA indexer, and the GPS control panel is adjusted using the knob labeled INSTR PANEL on the trim control panel. (B/6/1)

a. True
b. False

A

b

47
Q

During normal operation, while the bus tie is closed, which electrical buses does the generator supply?

A

Both generator and battery buses are powered by the generator.

48
Q

If tank loads are out of balance, the auto balance system stops motive flow to which tank?

A

Motive flow is halted to the light tank.

49
Q

Using the primary refueling method, the maximum fuel quantity for one wing tank is __________ pounds.

a. 500
b. 530
c. 560
d. 620

A

b

50
Q

Using the single point pressure refueling method, approximately how long does it take to refuel the aircraft? (B/3/2)

a. 1 to 3 minutes
b. 3 to 5 minutes
c. 5 to 7 minutes
d. 7 to 10 minutes

A

b

51
Q

What is indicated if the M FUEL BAL annunciator is lighted?

A

The fuel balance switch on the right forward switch panel has been set to MAN/RESET.

52
Q

Battery power is controlled through __________ on the right forward switch panel in either cockpit. (B/5/1)

a. an avionics master switch
b. a battery switch
c. an auxiliary battery switch
d. a bus tie switch

A

b

53
Q

When switched on, white position lights at the trailing edge of each wingtip __________. (B/6/4)

a. flash alternately with the anti-collision strobe lights
b. are constantly illuminated
c. are illuminated only at night
d. flash alternately with the red and green navigation lights

A

b

54
Q

The BOOST PUMP annunciator is cycling on and off. This could be an indication of what?

A

Low fuel pressure

55
Q

Which component prevents fuel from draining from the wing tank?

A

Float valve

56
Q

True or false? The weight of fuel in the collector tank is included in the total fuel weight on the AEDD.

A

True. Collector tank fuel is split between the left and right fuel quantity indications.

57
Q

The engine-driven high-pressure fuel pump is fed from the __________. (B/4/1)

a. fuel flow transmitter
b. low pressure vent line
c. engine-driven low pressure fuel pump
d. refuel/defuel valve

A

c

58
Q

The wing tanks are internally vented to each other by float valves. (B/6/1)

a. True
b. False

A

False

59
Q

The motive flow line routes fuel to which of the following pumps? (B/4/2)

a. Primary jet pump and high pressure pump
b. Primary jet pump and transfer jet pumps
c. High pressure pump and spill/vent pump
d. Engine-driven fuel pump and high pressure pump

A

b

60
Q

The control for which shutoff valve is located in the cockpit?

A

The firewall shutoff valve control is located on the left console of the front cockpit.

61
Q

The starter/generator is regulated and monitored by a __________ located under a panel in the rear cockpit. (B/2/1)

a. voltage regulator
b. generator overvoltage monitor
c. generator control unit
d. starter/generator accessory box

A

c

62
Q

The collector tank holds a maximum of approximately __________ pounds of fuel. (B/2/2)

a. 40
b. 178
c. 530
d. 1100

A

a

63
Q

The primary and transfer jet pumps are operated by

a. the generator.
b. Venturi flow.
c. the primary battery.
d. ram air flow.

A

b

64
Q

The generator provides 28 VDC power, and is capable of supplying __________ amps.

a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 400

A

c

65
Q

Except for the backup UHF control head and UHF transceiver, power for all avionics and radio systems in both cockpits is furnished through __________ on the right forward switch panel in the front cockpit. (B/3/4)

a. an avionics master switch
b. a master battery switch
c. an auxiliary battery switch
d. a bus tie switch

A

a

66
Q

What is wrong? You have lost all EID - except EADI and EHSI, and the following annunciators are illuminated:
MASTER WARN and MASTER CAUT
GEN BUS, FUEL BAL, TAD FAIL and TAD OFF

A

Failure of the generator bus

67
Q

Which are the annunciator indications of the current limiter and/or actual bus failure?

A 
BAT BUS (RED)
OIL PX (RED)
HYDR FL LO (AMBER)
PMU STATUS (AMBER)
TRIM OFF (GREEN)
68
Q

Which annunciator will light along with the BOOST PUMP annunciator to indicate low fuel pressure delivery to the engine.

A

FUEL PX annunciator

69
Q

The battery can be controlled from either cockpit through use of the

a. battery switch.
b. auxiliary battery test switch.
c. battery crossfeed switch.
d. master control switch.

A

d

70
Q

The landing light will only come on when the landing light switch is activated and the landing gear __________. (B/6/3)

a. switch is activated
b. is being extended
c. doors are opened
d. is down and locked

A

d

71
Q

The anti-collision strobe lights are located where?

A

The strobe lights are located on each wingtip near the leading edge.

72
Q

The fuel system incorporates an auto balance system which maintains the fuel load in each wing tank to within __________ pounds of the other wing. (B/6/2)

a. 20
b. 40
c. 65
d. 100

A

a

73
Q

Which method of refueling fills the wing tanks simultaneously?

a. Tanker refueling
b. Combat refueling
c. Single point pressure refueling
d. Over the wing gravity refueling

A

c

74
Q

The landing and taxi lights are activated by the LDG and TAXI switches when the gear is __________.

A

down and locked

75
Q

__________ lights can be detached and relocated to the right canopy rail for use as an area or map light. (B/6/2)

a. Console
b. Utility
c. Instrument
d. Knee board

A

b

76
Q

Generator and battery buses are tied together through which switch?

A

Bus tie switch

77
Q

If a component or circuit malfunctions, the affected __________ will open, shutting off current flow to that component or circuit.

a. relay
b. circuit breaker
c. fuse panel
d. breaker bar

A

b

78
Q

Battery bus circuit breakers are located on which side of the cockpit?

A

Battery bus circuit breakers are located on the left side of the cockpit.

79
Q

Which electrical component provides power for engine starts?

A

The primary battery

80
Q

Power for aircraft avionics is supplied by which bus?

A

Both generator and battery buses supply power to avionics and radios.

81
Q

Which refueling method allows more fuel to be pumped into the wing tanks?

A

Over-the-wing gravity refueling

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