TPC Questions Flashcards
What is the rule with landing at airfields considering the runway’s ACN (Aircraft classification number) and PCN (pavement classification number)?
When the ACN is greater than the PCN, the aircraft should generally not land there.
What does the avionics battery power?
Avionics battery bus and avionics DC bus
What happens in NO PRESS?
Digital electronic controller depressurizes the cabin at the rate set by the AUTO RATE selector. When cabin altitude = aircraft altitude, the outflow and safety valve opens.
Flap retraction schedule?
At 100,000 lbs – at Vfuss (135 KIAS)
100,000 to 140,000 – begin at 135 KIAS and end at Vobs + 25 KIAS
above 140,000 raise flaps in 10% increments every 5 knts starting at Vobs + 5 and ending at Vobs + 25
What does squawk 7600 indicate?
Radio failure
EPOS/VRU
Emergency passenger oxygen system/Victim Rescue Unit is a consumable closed circuit rebreather system designed to provide emergency oxygen during decompression or smoke and fumes.
What is the maximum recommended crab angle during a crosswind landing?
5 degrees
When will the PROP 1 NO 119% PROTECT ACAWS appear?
NP overspeed automatic shutdown protection may not be available. This occurs during ground start if NP is not 0%. This may occur when starting the engine with a windmilling (from the wind) propeller and the FADEC does not perform the check of the independent overspeed protection circuit.
Essential crew requirements
Aircraft commander, copilot, crewmaster 1/2
What are the Aircraft Commander requirements? CNAF
Shall: 1. Complete the requirements for and possess to an advanced degree the knowledge, skill and capabilities of a T2P.
- Min 700 hours TPT
- Min 100 hours TMS
- Current instrument rating
- Demonstrate positive ability to command and train the officers and enlisted of the flight crew including enforcement f proper discipline
- Demonstrate the qualities of leadership and mature judgement required to conduct advanced base of DET unit ops as OIC
ATP-56C What are the altitudes for a HAAR receiver-low join?
300’ below AR altitude for receiver, 500’ above for tanker
NFM Ch. 4 Gross weight limitations
TAKEOFF Normal - 164,00; Alternate - 175,000; LANDING Recommended - 142,000 / 540 Normal - 164,000 / 300; Alternate - 175,000 / 300
NFM Ch. 5 Crew duty time start/end
Crew duty commences 2 hours prior to scheduled takeoff, or whenever first crew member commences crew duties or reports to work. Crew duty terminates 1 hour after engine shutdown, or at the completion of maintenance duties.
GP Holding procedures for leg distance
<14,000’ 1 minute; >14,000’ 1.5 minutes or published /assigned DME
GP When do you reduce airspeed prior to holding?
3 minutes prior
NFM Ch. 2 What are the normal ground indications for the RADALT
+1 to -3 feet
NFM Ch. 15 Aerial refueling manifold
3” AR manifold Pressures: 120 psi operating, 240 psi proof, 360 psi burst
NFM Ch. 4 Windmilling propeller limitation
Feathered/NG<7% - Fire Handle IN - 3 min; Feathered/NG>7% - Fire Handle IN - 20 min; Windmilling - Fire Handle IN - 5 min; Feathered - Fire Handle PULLED - 6 hours; Windmilling - Fire Handle PULLED - N/A
NFM Ch. 7 When do you place the engine start switch to STOP during a start?
- No NG within 10 sec 2. No oil pressure within 15 sec of NG 3. No oil pressure within 15 sec of NP 4. ENG FLAMEOUT (C), NO LIGHTOFF (A), STAGNATED START (A)
NFM Ch. 4 Maximum MGT during start, reverse, takeoff and max continuous.
Start 807, Reverse 833, Takeoff 852, Max Continuous 833
NTTP Ch. 8 When will CNI provide CARP XTX, CARP VERT or CARP XTX/VERT error? What will happen? When does this occur?
30 sec from CARP: -164 yards L/R ->200’ above planned MSL altitude ->200’ or 10% of AGL below planned MSL altitude You will get a red light
NFM Ch. 4What is the normal pressure for the auxiliary hydraulic system?
2760 - 3200 psi
NFM Ch. 7 Under what conditions should Heavy/High Speed Landing Procedures be accomplished?
- 100% flap landings above 155,000
- 50% flap landings above 130,000
- All 0% flap landings
- All landings @ elevations greater than 4000’ MSL
- Temperature > ISA +15*, elevation >2000’
NFM Ch. 4 What are the fuel pump pressures?
Transfer Pumps - 28-40 PSI Boost Pumps - 15-24 PSI (main tanks only)
PERFMAN Ch. 20 How much does Vmca increase when attempting to maintain wings level with 2-engines out and flaps at 50%?
+24 KIAS at light gross weights
NFM Ch. 7 What airspeed should be set approximately 100 ft prior to landing during a crosswind landing?
Vthrs+5
NFM Ch. 5 When does crew duty start and end?
Crew duty commences 2 hours prior to scheduled takeoff, or whenever first crew members commences crew duties or reports to work. Crew duty terminates 1 hour after engine shutdown, or at the completion or any maintenance duties.
NFM Ch. 2 What does the aux system operate?
Cargo ramp, emergency brakes, emergency nose gear extension
NFM Ch. 9 How much additional pressure do the suction boost pumps?
200 psi
NFM Ch. 4 Fuel Pump Pressures
Transfer Pumps - 28-40 psi Boost Pumps - 15-24 psi
PERFMAN Ch. 20 One engine inop Minimum Control Speed
Max airspeed at which when critical engine is made inop, directional control can be maintained with an angle of bank not to exceed 5*.
- ATCS operational
- No 1 engine failed and feathered
- Max takeoff power set
- Max rudder 150lbs
- Zero rudder trim
- Min flying weight
- Bank angle <5* away from failed
PERFMAN Ch. 20 How much does Vmca increase while maintaining a wings-levelattitude while three-engine?
Flaps Up… Vmca + 23 KIAS Flaps 50%… Vmca + 43 KIAS
NTTP Ch. 5 What are the dive rules of recovery?
Descent angle less than -15* at 1500’ AGL
Descent angle less than -10* at 1000’ AGL
Descent angle less than -5* at 500’ AGL
PERFMAN Ch. 20 What is refusal speed?
V1 - based on runway available and is defined as the maximum airspeed to which the aircraft can accelerate with engines at takeoff power and then stop within the remainder of the runway available, with two engines in symmetrical reverse, one ground idle, one feathered and maximum anti-skid braking.
NFM Ch. 4 Auto pilot limitations
Do not operate autopilot during:
- takeoff and landing
- > Vh
- ILS below 200’ HAT (I) or 100’ HAT (II) or below MDA on NPA, or over localizer
- IPRA below 200’ HAT
- <500’ AGL for non approach operations
- In RVSM, if unable to hold +- 65’
- Above 164,000 lbs and (a) below 1000’ AGL (b) during configuration changes (c) during approach operations
DIAGRAMS What does a trouble T indicate?
Signifies that the airport has non-standard IFR takeoff minimums.
QRH Ch. 7 Four engine flame out
Prop No1/4 auto-feather anytime FADEC detects criteria. No 2/3 windmill or auto-feather depending on MC logic. Below 15,500’, 3-engine, an IB engine auto-feathers after 2sec delay. Above 15,500’ OR 2-engines, an always IB windmills.
A. Aircraft pitch to maintain 15-28% NG (PF)
B. Power levers…FLT IDLE (PF)
C. Crossfeed switches…CLOSED (PM/CM)
D. No 2 & No 3 engine start switches…STOP/START/RELEASE (PM/CM)
E. No 1 ; No 4 engine start switches…STOP/START/RELEASE (PM/CM) STOP 1st to clear fail condition to prevent windmilling prop from auto-feathering
NFM Ch. 4What is the normal pressure for the utility and booster systems?
2900 - 3200 psi (15-100% flaps); 1100 - 1390 psi (0-15%)
CNAF Crew day/crew rest requirements
Flight crews shall not be scheduled for continuous flight duty in excess of 18 hours. If it becomes operationally necessary to extend beyond 18 hours, 15 hours off shall be provided. Crew rest can be less than 12-hours IOT maintain a 12-hour on/off cycle but shall always include an opportunity for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
PERFMAN Ch. 20 Ground Minimum Control Airspeed assumptions
- No 1 engine failed and feathered
- Max takeoff power set
- ATCS operating
- Max rudder 150 lbs
- Flaps 50%
- Minimum takeoff weight
- No nosewheel steering
- Max lateral deviation 30’
T&R What must an aircraft commander do in order to sign for a plane at night?
No pilot shall sign for an aircraft for a night flight without having flown that model within the past 15 days
SOP What is the currency to sign as aircraft commander?
Minimum 5 hours with 1 takeoff and 1 landing within the previous 30 days in order to sign as aircraft commander. If uncurrent, must fly as T2Ps.
QRH Ch. 7 What is the airstart envelope?
< 250 KIAS, < 25,000’ for JP 5/8/Jet A; < 250 KIAS, < 22,500’ for JP 4