UC35 General Study Flashcards
What is the overall width of the Cessna Citation wingspan?
54.04 feet
What is the overall height of the Cessna Citation?
15.23 feet
What is the curb to curb turning radius of the Citation?
34.4 feet
How many boundary layer energizers exist on the Citation?
16 (for improved stall warning characteristics)
Are the NACA scoops heated on the Citation?
No
What is the minimum speed for sustained icing in flight?
160 KIAS
The nose section baggage compartment is limited to ____ lbs
310 lbs
What are the rear baggage compartment weight limits?
500 lbs total
300 lbs forward section
200 lbs aft section
Why type of current provides principal electric power for the Citation Encore?
DC
What provides the primary power source?
2x Generators
Can either generator provide power to the entire system?
Yes
What is the standard voltage for the battery in the Citation?
25 volts
Where is the battery?
in the tail-cone compartment
How many volts are required to start the aircraft?
24 volts minimum
What are the generators regulated to in the Citation?
28.5 volts
300 amps
What position should the generator switches be placed for a battery start?
L GEN & R GEN - ON
Amperage outlet for an EPU should be between what range before connecting?
800 - 1000
What do Generator Control Units do?
Regulate voltage to 28.5, Protect (U.R.O.F.F), and Parallel the generators within 10%
Regarding the GCU, what does the acronym U.R.O.F.F stand for?
Undervoltage
&
Reverse Current
- Power Relay
Overvoltage
Feeder Fault
Fire Switch
- Field Relay
The hot battery Bus connects directly to the battery and powers what?
LOVE
Lights
Oil Chip detector
Voltmeter
EMER Equipment
Current Limiters are how many amps?
225 amps
During the voltage and amperage check, you have a steady Master Master Warning Light, what likely happened?
Blown current limiter
What is your start limitation?
3 starts in 30 minutes with a 90 second rest in between
A good battery supplies power to the HOT BATT BUS and EMER Bus for approx?
30 minutes
The crossfeed bus serves as what?
a generator bus tie
In flight, with the generator online, the battery is isolated from any charging source when the battery switch is in what position?
OFF
or
EMER
The voltage indicated on the voltmeter with the selector switch in BATT is sense from where?
The hot battery bus
The light in each engine start button illuminates to indicate what?
Closing of the starter relay
Ignition during engine start occurs when?
When the throttle is brought to idle
What inverter supplies all AC buses with power when the switch is position to INV1?
INV 1
Will the autopilot and flight director operate if any of the four AC buses fail?
No.
The emergency battery back powers the main entry door and emergency exit lights when?
If there is a loss of normal DC power and/or a 5G impact.
Illumination of engine instrument floodlight during start is a good way to test what prior to flight?
Emergency battery pack
The master warning light illuminates when?
Any red annunciators illuminate
Dual GEN failure
ARM or unlock T/R
The master caution illuminates when?
Any yellow lights
GND idle in flight
An annunciator extinguishes when?
When the malfunction is corrected
What permits equalization of pressure within the fuel tank as fuel is consumed and provides over pressure relief during single pilot refueling?
NACA vents
What is the total useable fuel capacity in both tanks?
Approx 5440 lbs (806 gallons)
The L-R FUEL LEVEL annunciator illuminates when?
180 +/- 20 pounds
Where is the Engine Driven Fuel Pump?
Mounted on the accessory gearbox
When are the electric driven boost bump used?
Engine Start
Crossfeed Operations
When low pressure is sensed
Boost pumps operate automatically during ENG Start, crossfeed, and when low pressure is sensed when the switch is in what position?
Normal
How can you ensure crossfeed is operating properly?
Monitor fuel gauges
What is the engine used in the Citation?
PW35A
How much thrust does the PW35A produce?
3,400 lbs flat rated thrust at sea level 81 degrees F
Engine driven accessories on the accessory gearbox include:
Fuel Pump/FCU
Oil Pump
Starter/GEN
Hydraulic Pump
What causes the mechanical fuel emergency shutoff valve to close?
The N1 shaft moving aft
When does the L-R LO OIL PRESS annunciator flash?
When the oil pressure drops below 20psi
Abort a start if the following occurs:
Ignition does not occur within 10 seconds of advancing throttle.
ITT rapidly approaches 700
Idle is not achieved within 30 seconds of advancing throttle
No N1 speed by 25% N2
Load on the operating generator should be less than what before starting the second engine on a cross-generator assisted start?
200 amps
Pressing the illuminated LH or RH ENG FIRE switchlight does what?
Arms bottles
Closes FUEL FW shutoff
Closes HYD FW shutoff
Opens GEN field relay
Disables T/R thru isolation valve
Hydraulics supply pressure for what systems?
Landing Gear
Speedbrakes
Thrust Reversers
Flaps
How are hydraulic systems operated?
Electrically controlled, hydraulically actuated
Can either engine driven hydraulic pump independently provide adequate fluid for the system?
Yes
Are any hydraulic systems inoperative during DC power failure?
Yes.
Speedbrakes
Thrust Reversers
Reverse thrust power must be reduced to idle reverse position by what speed?
60 KIAS
The max allowable thrust reverser deployed time is what?
3 minutes in any 10 minute period
Can you use thrust reversers to back the aircraft or during TOGO?
No, it is prohibited
The __________ must be in contact with the ground prior to deploying ____________
The nosewheel must be in contact with the ground prior to deploying thrust reversers
The red GEAR UNLOCKED indicates what?
an unsafe gear indication that one or more of the gear actuators are neither in the uplock or downlock position
Can you silence the gear warning horn if your flaps are extended beyond approach and gear is not down and locked?
No
For a valid oil check, the check should be made when?
10 minutes after engine shutdown
Is the single point refueling door monitored by an annunciator?
No.
Max water/slush on runway:
0.5 inches
