TD-166 ✔ Simon

Question 1

What is the WARNING about the antennas when performing pre-flight of the cabin topof the helicopter?

Answer 1

(Actually a Caution): The SATCOM and COM3 antennas are a trip hazard. Care must be taken while accessing the APU compartment not to trip on or damage these antennas.

(TM 1-1520-280-10, pg 8-5)

Question 2

What is the Caution associated with the UES during NOSE SECTION check on preflight?

Answer 2

CAUTION: Ensure no heat damage (blistering, charring or disbanding) to main rotor blades with UES installed.

(TM 1-1520-280-10, pg. 8-4)

Question 3

BAROMETRIC ALTITUDE PRE-SELECT (ALTP) Hold mode will capture when the helicopter is within _______ feet of the preselected altitude. When the helicopter reaches the selected altitude the FD will ________ the ALT mode and ALTP will _______.

Answer 3

BAROMETRIC ALTITUDE PRE-SELECT (ALTP) Hold mode will capture when the helicopter is within 300 feet of the preselected altitude. When the helicopter reaches the selected altitude the FD will engage the ALT mode and ALTP will disengage .

Question 4

Discuss all the ways the pilot can adjust the barometric altitude hold once it has been engaged.

Answer 4

• Pressing ALT P-SYNC button will set ALT reference to current altitude.
• The ALT P-SYNC knob can be turned to set ALT reference, when ALT is coupled.
• When ALT mode is coupled, ALT reference can be adjusted up or down by moving the collective trim up or down.

Question 5

Identify the following cyclic stick switches:

Answer 5

a. Slew-up switch
b. ICS/radio
c. Trim release switch
d. Remote standby switch
e. Trim switch
f. Go-around switch
g. Weapons fire switch
h. C/F dispenser switch
i. Cargo release switch
j. VOX-caution switch

(TM 1-1520-280-10, fig. 2-17)

Question 6

Identify the following collective stick switches:

Answer 6

a. Searchlight control
b. HUD control
c. Cargo hook emergency release switch
d. Landing light switch
e. Cursor slew control
f. Radio select button
g. Trim release button
h. AFCS trim button

(TM 1-1520-280-10, fig. 2-17)

Question 7

Helicopter SVFR minima is ______ visibility, and _________ unless a higher minimum is required at the airfield.

Answer 7

Helicopter SVFR minima is 1/2 mile visibility, and clear of clouds unless a higher minimum is required at the airfield.

(AR 95-1, 5-2 c4)

Question 8

While in cruise flight at 100 KIAS and 46% torque, you notice ice starting to form on the aircraft. As the ice builds more torque is required to maintain level flight. (1) What actions are required if the torque required to maintain level flight increases to 66% or more?

(2) What does this indicate may no longer be possible?

Answer 8

1. Exit the icing conditions and land as soon as possible. (If torque req. increases 20% above that required for level flight, at the airspeed being maintained before entering icing.)
2. A 20% torque increase indicates that normal autorotational NR may not be possible, should dual-engine failure occur.