Westwind AGK Flashcards
Nose Gear strut minimum extension?
1.5 inches
If water is found in fuselage fuel sump drain what must happen?
Wing and tip tanks must be drained
Main Gear strut minimum extension?
1.5 inches
How many static dischargers per aileron?
2
Minimum oil quantity for dispatch?
1 Qt low
When should oil level be checked?
within 15 min of shutdown
How many static dischargers on tail?
3
Max reverse thrust?
Mechanically limited to 80%N1
above 5300ft limit to 73%N1
What are system voltages?
28VDC
115VAC
26VAC
What type and how many batteries are installed?
24VDC 36 Amp Hour NiCad x 2
External power should be?
28VDC rated to 1000Amps for starting
Which items are hot wired?
single point refuelling
Battery voltmeter
Entrance step light
Baggage compartment light
The BSVs (bleed switching valves) require what to operate?
Bleed air and DC power, if not, they remain open.
When does automatic oxygen deploy?
13,500ft +- 500ft cabin Alt
How many lift dumpers are there?
3 per wing
What are the speed brakes?
2 of the lift dumpers
Which side is the aileron trim tab on?
Left
How many seats would a westwind typically have?
12 including crew (2)
Number of baggage compartments?
2, both rear of passenger cabin
Is the cargo bay pressurised?
No
Where is the oxygen service port
adjacent to copilot’s pitot tube
Where are the oxygen masks located?
Behind pilot seats
Which cockpit windows open?
pilots side only
Are the double layers windshields heated?
Yes, the outer one
How are the double layered windshields vented?
into nose compartment through a desiccant tube
When should windshield desiccant be replaced?
When it matches the replace desiccant colour label colour.
How many point harness is the seatbelt?
4
What powers the main door warning system?
1 DC distribution bus
How does the door lock?
Outside only
How many cabin windows are there?
5L, 6R
From where can the door and emergency exits be openned?
Inside or out.
If aux fuel tanks are installed in the main baggage compartment, what are the considerations W.R.T. heat?
FWD BAG COMP HEAT CB pulled and baggage compartment heat is off
Is the baggage compartment heated?
Yes, thermal blankets in side walls, ceiling and floor. 45-50 deg F
Main baggage max load?
820lb, 105lb/ft2
Rear baggage max load?
250lb, 32lb/ft2
How does one access the baggage compartments?
Separate doors on left rear side of fuselage.
How many vortex generators can be missing from the wings?
2 Per wing max.
How many vortex generators are there?
10 per wing
How are the ailerons and trim tab operated?
Ailerons: manually, Trim: Electric
How are the flaps operated?
Electrically
How do the lift dumpers/speed brakes function?
Electrically controlled, hydraulically actuated
How is the rudder and trim tab operated?
Rudder: manually, Trim: Electric
Wingspan?
52’ 3” (15.92m)
Length?
44’ 10” (13.66m)
How is the elevator and trim tab operated?
Elevator: manually, Trim: Electric
Radome danger area?
30ft(9m) fuel, 300ft(91m) personnel
Engine frontal danger area?
12ft(3.6m)
How are the ailerons balanced?
Mass balance tabs forward of the hinge providing 100% mass balance. Plus a servo tab on the right aileron.
How many hinges attach each aileron to the wing?
4
Which bus powers the aileron trim?
No 2 dist bus
How is the aileron trim controlled?
2 position switch on the control pedestal.
How is the elevator balanced?
pre loaded with 2 loading springs
How is the elevator trim operated?
Normally by pitch trim switches on the control wheels.
If the pitch trim release button is pressed on the inside of the pilots control wheel what happens?
de-energises the normal trim system.
Why must caution be used when operating the override horizontal trim system?
There are no limit switches built in.
Does the rudder have a servo tab?
Yes, it has a combination trim and servo tab.
Can rudder pedals be adjusted?
Yes, forward and back with a handcrank above the pedals.
How is rudder trim effected?
Through a spring loaded toggle on the centre pedestal.
How is the yaw damper engaged?
With a switch on the control pedestal.
Is there an indication of yaw damper engagement/disengagement?
An annunciator on each pilot’s instrument panel indicates yaw damper disengagement.
What does the gust lock achieve?
It locks the controls (under floor behind main cabin door) and prevents thrust above idle.
What type of flaps are fitted?
Double slotted fowler
What prevents flap drive damage?
torque limiting clutch set at 1.5 x normal rated torque.
What is the flap extend/retract time?
14, 10 seconds respectively.
When do the flap limiter switches trigger?
1/2 deg prior to selected position.
Can the flap unbalance system be re-set?
Yes, by actuating the flap unbalance test switch.
If the flaps do not reach their selected position within 20Sec, what happens?
A time exceed relay pops the flap control CB
What limitations are there in relation to speed brakes and lift dumpers?
None and only on ground respectively
How are the speed brakes and lift dumpers operated?
switches on the control pedestal.
What indicates that the speed brakes and lift dumpers are up?
SB EXT and LD EXT annunciator lights
What are the conditions for the lift dumpers to operate?
Lift dump switch on;
weight on main gear;
both thrust @ idle
How are the lift dumpers and speed brakes attached to the wing?
Piano hinges
If lift dumpers deploy and weight is removed from the main gear struts, what happens?
The lift dumpers remain deployed unless thrust is moved from idle
The AOA indicator shows 100% lift, this means?
Stall
Where is the AOA sensor?
Right side of fuselage
What serial Number is VH-IER
359
How many fuel tanks are there?
12, 6 per engine, tip tank, inner/centre/outer wing tanks, upper/lower fuselage tanks
What type of fuel tanks are installed?
Wing and tip tanks are wet tanks, the upper/lower fuselage are bladder tanks.
What is the configuration of the fuselage tanks?
Centre wing tanks are between the upper and lower fuselage tanks which are divided longitudinally into left and right sections.
What is a requirement for fueling the tip tanks?
The fueling check valve must be opened by pulling the actuating lever and pushed back to ensure normal operation.
How is the fuel in the tip tanks used?
1/2 of the fuel gravity feeds into the outer wing tanks, the remainder is transferred with a jet pump in each tank.
What do the blue lights on the fuel indicator panel indicate?
Fuel in tip tanks.
What happens if a fuel vent float sticks open?
Fuel will drain from the wing.
Can a fuel vent float be unstuck?
Yes, shake the wing.
How is fuel level measured?
4 capacitance probes in each tank.
What do the fuel gauges indicate?
Total useable fuel in lbs from 0-4800
Do the fuel quantity indicators supply any other equipment?
Yes, the fuel status computer.
What does the fuel remaining on the fuel status display indicate?
Total fuel remaining except for fuel in the auxiliary tank.
When does the FUEL LEVEL LOW light come on?
When either of the 2 float switches in the lower fuselage tanks indicate 415 +- 25lbs remaining in the associated tank.
How is fuel distribution achieved?
Gravity, boost pumps and jet pumps.
How many fuel boost pumps are there?
Two per lower fuselage tank.
How are the fuel boost pumps powered?
Outer (main) are powered from opposite side main bus, Inner(alternate) is powered from same side main bus.
How is the alternate fuel boost pump operated?
By switching on the switch or automatically if the engine supply line pressure drops to below 7 PSI
How are the fuel shutoff valves operated?
Pressing the fuel shutoff valve switch or pressing the fire warning push button.
When should tip tank transfer take place?
Fuel remaining is 6500lb
How is fuel dump achieved?
Gravity, boosted or both.
How does gravity dump work for tip tanks?
Press dump pushbutton with transfer valve closed. Dumps fuel at 200lb/min/tank, empties tank in 4 min
How does fuel dump work for all tanks?
Transfer valves open, boost pumps on, 333lb/min/side until tip tanks are empty then 133lb/min/side
How much fuel is left at the dump stop level?
970lb per side (1940lb total)
Where is the pressure refueling port?
On fuselage under right wing
Where are the gravity refueling ports?
upper fuselage fuel tank access panels
How does one gravity refuel?
close interconnect valves, pull down wing and tip manual fill valves.
How does one pressure refuel?
pull down tip manual fill valves
Max refuel pressure?
55 PSI
What type of engine is fitted?
2 Garrett TFE731-3-1G turbofans
What is the rated thrust?
3700lb per engine
How many spools does the engine have?
2
What is the bypass ratio?
2.73:1
What type of compressors do the engines have?
4 stage axial, followed by a single stage centrifugal
What drives the accessory gearbox?
N2
How is the fan driven?
By N1 through planetary gears
What type of combustor is fitted?
Reverse flow, annular.
How many fuel nozzles per engine?
12
How many igniters per engine?
2, 6 and 7 o’clock positions
What does the ENG anti-ice provide?
Pt2/Tt2 heat
What does a green NAC light indicate?
Nacelle bleed anti-ice air is above 20PSI
Where is NAC air sourced from?
HP bleed air
What does a red pin protruding from the engine accessory gearbox indicate?
Oil filter blocked
What is normal oil pressure?
42+-4psi @>68% N2
How is oil cooled?
Fuel heater and oil/air heat exchanger
When is the accessory gearbox vented?
Below 27,000ft, above that the breather pressurisation valve closes to maintain 3.5PSI
When does the ENG OIL PRESS LOW light come on?
Oil pressure below 25PSI
Does the IGN ON button need to be pressed for start?
No, the ignition functions automatically during the start sequence.
What do the DEECs provide?
Fuel Scheduling;
Overspeed protection;
Surge protection;
Temperature protection;