TD 40

Question 1

A smoker at sea level is actually at a physiological altitude of ______ feet compared to a non-smoker.

Answer 1

5,000

Question 2

Fatigue is the state of feeling ______, ______, or ________ that results from prolonged ________ or _________ work, extended periods of _________, exposure to harsh _______ or loss of _________.

Answer 2

1. Tired, weary, or sleepy
2. Mental
3. Physical
4. Anxiety
5. Environments
6. Sleep

Question 3

List all 3 types of fatigue:

Answer 3

1. Acute
2. Chronic
3. Motivational Exhaustion

Question 4

Chronic Fatigue:

This type of fatigue is much more ______ than ______ fatigue, occurs over a _______ period, and is typically the result of inadequate ________ from successive periods of ______ fatigue.

8 Symptoms:

Answer 4

1. Serious
2. Acute
3. Longer
4. Recovery
5. Acute

8 symptoms:
1. Insomnia
2. Depressed mood
3. Irritability
4. Weight Loss
5. Poor Judgment
6. Loss of Appetite
7. Slowed Reaction Time
8. Poor Motivation/Job Performance

Question 5

Describe the ATM and CMP procedure for a running landing:

Answer 5

Use a shallow approach angle to arrive at 50 ft AGL at 40 knots. Maintain aircraft in trim above 50 feet AGL. Do not exceed 300 feet per minute at touchdown and adjust cyclic to maintain aircraft attitude at to slightly above ETL.

Question 6

Concerning the PPC: Aircraft Gross Weight: Record total planning aircraft GWT at ________. This includes the aircraft ______ weight, ______, _______ load, and ______.

Answer 6

1. Takeoff
2. Basic
3. Crew
4. Internal
5. Fuel

Question 7

Maximum PA: Record forecast maximum PA. Maximum will be used for ____ calculations except predicted ______ torque and _______ torques.

Answer 7

1. All
2. Hover
3. Go/No-go torque

Question 8

Max TRQ available AEO. This is the value that the engines are _______ of producing and may (in some cases) be enough to allow a pilot to _________ the airframe.

Answer 8

1. Capable
2. Over-gross

Question 9

Go/No-Go Torque IGE: Exceedijg this torque at a ___ foot hover may _________ the aircraft or ______ other limitations.

Answer 9

1. 3
2. Overgross
3. Exceed

Question 10

What’s the Emergency Response Method?

Answer 10

FADEC - F

Question 11

Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness

Answer 11

In helicopters, Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness (LTE), or unanticipated yaw, is an un-commanded rapid yaw that does not subside of its own accord and which, if not quickly reacted to, can result in loss of aircraft control.
LTE can occur in all tail rotor equipped helicopters at airspeeds lower than 30 knots