TD-103

Question 1

What are the PC’s responsibilities in regard to weight and balance?

Answer 1

(AR 95-1, page 33)

• The accuracy of computations (on DD 365-4)
• That a completed 365-4 is aboard the aircraft
• Weight and balance are within limits for the duration of the flight

Question 2

What are the procedure for performing the hover power check?

Answer 2

(FTG p.23)

• Perform the check near the takeoff point in the direction of takeoff
• Maintain 3 foot hover, and determine sufficient power is available to complete the mission.

Question 3

When should a hover OGE check be verified?

Answer 3

(FTG p.24)

• OGE hover power check should be verified any time aircraft controllability or PWR is in doubt.

Question 4

What maneuvers that we conduct require OGE power?

Answer 4

(FTG p.23)

• Hover Out-of Ground Effect Check
• Terrain Flight Takeoff
• Terrain Flight
• Terrain Flight Approach
• Terrain Flight Deceleration
• Maximum Performance Takeoff
• Masking and Unmasking
• Low Reconnaissance

Question 5

While flying in a formation, you start to receive varying degrees of feedback, binding, resistance, or sloppiness. There is no indication that there is a hydraulic malfunction. What are your immidiate action steps?

Answer 5

Flight Control Malfunction:

1. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
2. EMER SHUTDOWN AFTER LANDING

Question 6

What are the airspeed limits for the OH-58A/C?

Answer 6

(OP SUP p.5-4)

• 0-120 Knots Normal Operation
• 120 Knots Maximum
• 100 knots Reccomended Maximum for Autorotation

(OP SUP p.5-8)

• Refer to speed operating limits chart (figure 5-3) for forward air-speed limits.
• Sideward flight limits are 35 knots.
• Rearward flight limits are 30 knots.
• Recommended maximum indicated airspeed for autorotation is 100 knots.
• Maximum indicated airspeed with any door removed is 100 knots.

Question 7

What are the rotor limits for the OH-58A/C?

Answer 7

(OP SUP p.5-4)

• 93% to 110% Normal Operation
• 49% to 58% Continuous Operation Prohibited
• 93% Minimum
• 110% Maximum