Written Test III Flashcards by Jonathon Carr

The TWR-850 WXR can detect and display weather out to the _________ NM range.

A. 50

B. 100

C. 300

D. 600

C. 300

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The TWR-850 in the C-12U consists of a _________inch antenna that transmits a _________ degree beam.

A. 8, 12

B. 10, 12

C. 12, 8

D. 14, 10

C. 12, 8

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Test pattern consists of _________ colored arcs sweeping across the display. Fifth arc changes between magenta and red on alternate antenna scans.

A. five

B. six

C. seven

D. eight

B. six

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Turbulence detection and display is available at what display ranges?

A. 2.5

B. 10

C. 40

D. 80

C. 40

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Pressing the _________ button on the center DCP allows for quicker refresh rate of the WXR display.

A. SEC

B. STAB

C. PLT/CPLT

D. CURSOR RST

A. SEC

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Turbulence is displayed as _________ dots or speckles.

A. red

B. green

C. yellow

D. magenta

D. Magenta

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The WX-1000 Stormscope is a _________ system, capable of detecting and displaying lightning strike data.

A. active

B. radar

C. passive

D. powerful

C. Passive

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Discharge points can be cleared with the _________ button, allowing for better analyzing of displayed lightning data.

A. RUN

B. CLEAR

C. RANGE

D. START

B. Clear

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Where is the Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System physically located?

A. Aft compartment

B. Under pilot’s side shelf

C. Compartment in right wing

D. Avionics bay in the nose of the aircraft

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Where is the EGPWS Circuit Breaker located?

A. Copilot side shelf

B. Pilot left subpanel

C. Compartment in right wing

D. Overhead circuit breaker panel

B. Pilot left subpanel

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Bank angle advisories are inhibited below _________ ft?

A. 5

B. 25

C. 50

D. 100

A. 5

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When is it permissible to deviate from an ATC clearance?

A. Anytime

B. Only in Class A airspace

C. To comply with a EGPWS warning

D. When below 10,000 feet and descending

C. To comply with a EGPWS warning

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What does the color magenta indicate on the MFD terrain display?

A. No terrain exists in that area

B. The lowest terrain exists in that area

C. The highest terrain exists in that area

D. Terrain data in unavailable for that particular area

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The _________ is an airborne system that interrogates Mode A, C, and S transponders in nearby aircraft and uses the replies to identify and display potential and predicted collision threats to the flight crew.

A. enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS)

B. traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS II)

C. cockpit audio systems (speakers and headsets)

D. stormscope and weather radar

B. traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS II)

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Define Closest Point of Approach (CPA).

A. The exact point in space at which the intruder will skim to your aircraft.

B. The predicted time at which the intruder will impact your aircraft.

C. The predicted point in space at which the intruder will be closest to your aircraft.

D. The calculated position at which the intruder will be able to see your aircraft.

C. The predicted point in space at which the intruder will be closest to your aircraft.

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The solid (filled) cyan diamond TCAS symbol, with the number +10 above it and an arrow pointing downward would indicate:

A. “Other” traffic, 1000 feet above own ship and climbing at greater than 500 feet per minute.

B. “Proximate” traffic, 1000 feet above own ship and climbing at greater than 500 feet per minute.

C. Resolution Advisory, 1000 feet above own ship and climbing at greater than 500 feet per minute.

D. “Proximate” traffic, 1000 feet above own ship and descending at greater than 500 feet per minute.

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If the TCAS II TVSI is selected to ABV (Above), this setting would display _________ feet above and _________ feet below the aircraft altitude. Used during takeoff and climbs.

A. 1200, 1200

B. 9900, 2700

C. 2700, 9900

D. 9900, 9900

B. 9900, 2700

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The TCAS II system installed on the C12U1 aircraft is tested through which transponder?

A. Transponder (TTC-920)

B. Military Transponder (APX-119)

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A or B

C. Both A and B

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All named waypoints in the GPS database are identified with a _________ designation provided by the National Flight Data Center (NFDC).

A. four-letter

B. five-letter

C. four-number

D. five-number

B. five-letter

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The angles of intercept (arc to radial or radial to arc) are about _________ degrees.

A. 15

B. 30

C. 45

D. 90

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Inbound aircraft should initiate contact about _________ miles from an airport without an operating control tower and continue to monitor the appropriate frequency until after landing and clear of the movement area.

A. 5

B. 10

C. 20

D. 25

B. 10

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The FAA recommends a maximum airspeed of _________.KIAS during procedure-turn course reversals.

A. 200

B. 220

C. 230

D. 250

A. 200

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The final approach starts at the FAF and ends at the MAP. The optimum length of the final approach is _________ miles; the maximum length is 10 miles.

A. 5

B. 8

C. 10

D. 15

A. 5

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Considering holding, adjust outbound timing to achieve a one minute (one-and-a-half minutes above _________ feet MSL) inbound leg.

A. 8000

B. 10,000

C. 12,000

D. 14,000

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Compensate for wind effect primarily by _________ correction on the inbound and outbound legs of a holding pattern. A. drift B. time C. speed D. altitude

A. Drift

Activate ant-ice/deice systems before entering visible moisture with temperatures at _________ degrees above freezing or cooler. A. 3 B. 5 C. 8 D. 10

B. 5

In the unlikely event of complete radio failure, follow the procedures described in the _________ for two-way radio communications failure. A. AIM B. FIH C. FLIP D. Flight Manual

B. FIH

The PT6A-42 engine has two ignitor plugs which are located at _______. A. 3 and 6 o'clock B. 4 and 7 o'clock C. 4 and 9 o'clock D. 5 and 10 o'clock

C. 4 and 9 o'clock

The outlet pressure at the high-pressure fuel pump is _______. A. 800 – 1000 psi B. 900 – 1000 psi C. 900 – 1000 psi D. 900 – 1100 psi

D. 900 – 1100 psi

The torque limiter monitors torquemeter oil pressure and if the engine produces excessive torque, the limiter bleeds off governing air pressure within the FCU to reduce fuel flow, which in turn ___________. A. increases N1 speed B. reduces N1 speed C. slows oil pressure D. slows propeller speed

B. reduces N1 speed

The oil pressure caution range above 21,000 feet is _______. A. 60 – 85 psi B. 85 – 100 psi C. 85 – 135 psi D. 100 – 135 psi

B. 85 – 100 psi

The max torque percent with less than 1600 propeller RPM is _______. A. 49% B. 56% C. 81% D. 100%

A. 49%

Normal climb and cruise TGT is _______. A. 750° C. B. 770° C. C. 800° C. D. 400° – 800° C.

B. 770° C.

All emergency and abnormal operations procedures can be found in which chapter of the flight manual? A. Chapter 5 B. Chapter 7 C. Chapter 8 D. Chapter 9

D. Chapter 9

Beta and reverse blade angles are controlled by the _________ in the beta and reverse range. A. low-pitch stop B. power levers C. propeller levers D. condition levers

B. power levers

If the primary governor fails, the overspeed governor will activate at approximately _________. A. 1830 RPM B. 1910 RPM C. 2080 RPM D. 2120 RPM

C. 2080 RPM

When the PROP SYN is ON, and the left propeller is operating at a higher RPM, a black and white cross pattern located on the pilot's instrument panel will _________. A. spin in a clockwise rotation B. spin in a counter-clockwise rotation C. remain black until propellers are synchronized D. remain white until propellers are synchronized

B. spin in a counter-clockwise rotation

The AUTOFEATHER system will not arm until the AUTOFEATHER switch is in ARM, the power levers are at the 90% N1 or greater position, and _________. A. the aircraft is NOT in a takeoff or landing configuration B. the high and low pressure switches sense torque loss C. torque for either engine drops to an indication between 16% to 21% D. both indicator lights on the caution/advisory annunciator panel are on

B. the high and low pressure switches sense torque loss

The maximum propeller overspeed limit is _________ RPM and is time limited to 5 seconds. A. 1910 B. 2000 C. 2120 D. 2200

D. 2200

During approach, propellers should be set to at least _________ RPM to prevent glideslope interference (ILS approach), provide better power response during approach, and minimize altitude change when advancing propeller levers for landing. A. 1600 B. 1800 C. 1900 D. 2000

C. 1900

If an overspeed condition occurs that cannot be controlled with the propeller lever or by reducing power, the first step the pilot must accomplish is _________. A. TCAS (if required) – TA B. Power lever (affected engine) – IDLE C. Propeller lever (affected engine) – as required D. Condition lever (affected engine) – as required

B. Power lever (affected engine) – IDLE

What is the most important pilot action in recovering from an impending or full stall? A. forward movement of the control wheel B. silence warning horn C. reduce angle of attack D. proper use of rudder

C. reduce angle of attack

What is the 1st step if an engine fails AFTER the aircraft has accelerated to recommended decision speed (V1)? A. LANDING GEAR – UP. B. FLAPS (after VYSE) - UP. C. POWER - Maximum allowable. D. Propeller - Verify feathered.

C. POWER - Maximum allowable.

If an engine fails during final approach, do NOT feather propeller unless _________ permit or conditions require it. A. power, distance, and altitude B. time, power, and distance C. time, distance, and altitude D. time, power, and altitude

C. time, distance, and altitude

When landing with two engines inoperative, after reaching a suitable landing area, enter a(n) _________ pattern to best observe surface conditions, wind velocity, and direction. A. upwind B. circular C. straight-in D. downwind

B. circular

Typical engine relight occurs in _________ seconds, but it may take as long as 10 seconds or more based on ambient conditions. A. 2 to 5 B. 3 to 5 C. 5 to 7 D. 7 to 9

A. 2 to 5

AOA is sensed by lift transducer vane on the _________ leading edge. A. left wing B. right wing C. horizontal stabilizer D. vertical stabilizer

A. left wing

The stall warning horn will sound approximately _________ KIAS above power-off stall speed, depending on aircraft configuration, altitude, and power. A. 2 to 5 B. 3 to 7 C. 5 to 10 D. 10 to 15

C. 5 to 10

What does an asterisk (*) before a preflight step represent? A. Be careful B. Placarding C. Mandatory through-flight step D. A detailed procedure is located in performance section

C. Mandatory through-flight step

What does a star before a preflight step represent? A. BOLDFACE B. Placarding C. Mandatory through-flight step D. A detailed procedure is located in performance section

D. A detailed procedure is located in performance section

A cold oil check is unreliable. Oil should be checked within _________ minutes after stopping engine. A. 2 B. 5 C. 10 D. 15

C. 10

During the exterior check, the minimum shock strut extension is _________ inches for high flotation main landing gear. A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 5.5

D. 5.5

What is the minimum oil level allowed while checking the engine oil during the exterior check? A. It must be full B. No more than 1 quart low C. No more than 2 quarts low D. No more than 3 quarts low

D. No more than 3 quarts low

Pitot heat should not be used for more than _________ minutes while the aircraft is on the ground. A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

C. 15

Pitot masts overheating may damage the _________. A. pitot tube B. fuselage surface C. heating elements D. aircraft instruments

C. heating elements

The stall warning heat system heating elements protect the _________ from ice, however, a buildup of ice on the wing may change or disrupt the airflow and prevent the system from accurately indicating an imminent stall. A. pitot tubes B. windshields C. wing leading edge D. lift transducer vane and faceplate

D. lift transducer vane and faceplate

The stall warning heat system level of heat is minimal for ground operation and automatically increased for flight operation through the _________. A. lift transducer B. landing gear safety switch C. STALL WARN control switch D. 15 amp STALL WARN circuit breaker

B. landing gear safety switch

The elevator is used to _________ the airplane. A. roll B. yaw C. pitch D. start

C. pitch

The wing flap position indicator will read how much percent of travel when the wing flap control switch is positioned to TAKEOFF AND APPROACH? A. 30% B. 40% C. 50% D. 60%

B. 40%

Selecting BANK LIMIT mode on the autopilot controller provides lower maximum bank angle while in which select mode? A. NAV B. HDG C. BC D. APR

B. HDG

When IAS is selected on the mode selector, it overrides the APR CAP, GA, ALT, VS, and _________ modes. A. BC B. SBY C. HDG D. ALTSEL CAP

D. ALTSEL CAP

Either pilot TCS button will permit changing of the autopilot regardless of which pilot has control of the autopilot. However, use of the TCS will cancel the other pilot flight director _________ mode. A. GA B. VS C. ALT D. ALTSEL CAP

A. GA

If AP FD 2 is selected, the annunciators, AP FLT DIR NO. 2, located above the _________, and the annunciator, AP FLT DIR NO. 2, located above the pilot altimeter, will illuminate. A. pilots altimeter B. copilot airspeed indicator C. multi-function display D. engine instruments

B. copilot airspeed indicator

The maximum wing flap extension speed with the flap selector set to APPROACH is _________ KIAS. A. 111 B. 157 C. 181 D. 199

D. 199

The maximum positive load factor maneuvering limit with flaps up is _________ Gs. A. 1.27 B. 2.0 C. 2.27 D. 3.17

D. 3.17

Moisture entering or condensing in the elevator trim control clutch assembly can freeze in flight, locking the trim in a _________ position. A. cruise B. takeoff C. unusable D. down

A. cruise

When landing with the wing flaps up, the approach angle will be _________ and the touchdown speed will be _________ resulting in a longer landing roll. A. shallow; higher B. shallow; lower C. steeper; higher D. steeper; lower

A. shallow; higher

Engine bleed air is plumbed to the power pack to _________. A. Raise landing gear B. Lower landing gear C. Prevent pump cavitation D. Prevent landing gear lowering

C. Prevent pump cavitation

Landing gear extension or retraction time is approximately _________. A. 5 seconds B. 6 seconds C. 14 seconds D. 10 seconds

B. 6 seconds

The nose landing gear _________ when retracted. A. Must be centered B. Automatically turns left C. Stays in current position D. Is automatically centered

D. Is automatically centered

How is the landing gear down position indicated? A. 3 lights on pilots subpanel B. 3 lights on copilots subpanel C. One light on pilots instrument panel D. LDG GEAR light on warning annunciator panel

A. 3 lights on pilots subpanel

The landing gear can be cycled _________ times followed by a _________ minute cool-down. A. 1, 5 B. 5, 15 C. 6, 20 D. 6, 15

D. 6, 15

Landing gear manual extension could require _________ strokes to achieve full extension. A. 75 B. 50 C. 80 D. 100

C. 80

The flow control unit controls the flow of _________ and _________ air. A. Ambient, pressurized B. Pneumatic, bleed C. Ambient, hot D. Ambient, bleed

D. Ambient, bleed

The landing gear safety switch _________. A. Opens the ambient air valve on the ground and opens it in flight B. Opens the ambient air valve on the ground and closes it in flight C. Closes the ambient air valve on the ground and opens it in flight D. Closes the ambient air valve on the ground and closes it in flight

C. Closes the ambient air valve on the ground and opens it in flight

Ambient air mixes with cabin air during _________. A. Unpressurized flight and ground operations B. Ground operations only C. Pressurized and unpressurized flight D. Pressurized flight and ground operations

C. Pressurized and unpressurized flight

The aft blower operates continuously when the switch is placed in the _________ position and there is a _________ command. A. OFF, high B. ON, cool C. ON, mixed D. ON, flight

B. ON, cool

_________ air is tapped off each engine from the third stage of the compressor section, routed through the fire seal, and combined with ambient air through the pressurization and heating flow control unit in each nacelle. Tempered air is then ducted into the cabin. A. Compressed B. Pressurized C. Bleed D. Hot

C. Bleed

Which of the following is NOT a component of the pressurization system? A. Cabin altitude controller B. Flow control valve C. Flow control unit D. Safety valve

B. Flow control valve

``` If change in cruise altitude is necessary, select the new altitude plus _________ feet on the CABIN ALT/ACFT ALT dial of the cabin altitude controller. A. 1000 B. 500 C. 400 D. 100 ```

B. 500

Which of the following is NOT used in determining the Pressure Controller Setting for Landing? A. Figure 7-98. Pressure Controller Setting for Landing B. Airport field elevation C. Altimeter setting D. Temperature

D. Temperature

Maximum cabin pressure differential pressure is _________. A. 6.0 ± 0.1 psi B. 5.0 ± 0.1 psi C. 4.0 ± 0.1 psi D. 3.0 ± 0.1 psi

A. 6.0 ± 0.1 psi

Cabin air pressure rate of descent must not exceed _________ when extended range fuel tanks (ferry tanks) are installed in the cabin and fuel caps are on. A. 2000 fpm B. 1500 fpm C. 1000 fpm D. 500 fpm

B. 1500 fpm

Do not attempt to check security of cabin door or cargo door in flight. Remain as far from doors as possible with seatbelts securely fastened. This is a _________ associated with cabin door annunciator illuminated. A. RECOMMENDATION B. WARNING C. CAUTION D. NOTE

B. WARNING

Which of the following is NOT part of the procedure for cracked or shattered windshield? A. Pressurization (CABIN ALT) controller – Reset pressure differential to maintain 2.0 to 4.6 psid. B. Altitude – Maintain 10,000 feet or less. C. Altitude – Maintain 25,000 feet or less. D. Depressurize cabin prior to landing.

B. Altitude – Maintain 10,000 feet or less.

The flow control unit controls the flow of _________ and _________ air. A. Ambient, pressurized B. Pneumatic, bleed C. Ambient, hot D. Ambient, bleed

D. Ambient, bleed

The air conditioning system uses a _________. A. Direct drive compressor B. Automotive style compressor on both engines C. Automotive style compressor on the left engine D. Automotive style compressor on the right engine

D. Automotive style compressor on the right engine

The N1 speed switch will prevent electrical power from being delivered to the compressor clutch when engine RPM is below _________ % RPM A. 70 B. 65 C. 80 D. 90

B. 65

Allow _________ minutes for cabin air temperature to stabilize. A. 1 to 4 B. 3 to 7 C. 3 to 5 D. 2 to 5

C. 3 to 5

The L/R BL AIR FAIL annunciators may _________ during simultaneous surface deice and brake deice operations at low N1 speed. A. Blink rapidly B. Illuminate steady C. Momentarily illuminate D. Flash twice then remain steady

C. Momentarily illuminate

The Duct Overtemperature Light Checklist _________. A. Has a 1 minute time limit between each step B. Will not be complete until all steps have been run C. Is considered corrected at any point during the procedure that the light extinguishes D. Is not considered corrected at any point during the procedure that the light extinguishes

C. Is considered corrected at any point during the procedure that the light extinguishes

B. 1500 fpm

The normal pitot static system provides _________ source(s) of static air to the flight instruments through two static air fittings on each side of the aft fuselage. A. one B. two C. three D. four

B. two

The alternate static system provides a source of static air for the _________ instruments in the event of source failure from the static air line. A. pilot’s B. engine C. aircraft D. copilot’s

A. pilot’s

The oil-to-fuel heat exchanger is located on each engine accessory case is operated _________ to heat the fuel sufficiently to prevent freezing of any water in the fuel. A. manually B. electrically C. as required D. continuously and automatically

D. continuously and automatically

Each fuel governing line is protected against ice by _________ heated jackets. A. oil B. ram air C. thermally D. electrically

D. electrically

To help prevent windshield cracking, windshield heat should be placed in the NORMAL position for at least _________ minutes prior to using the HIGH position. A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

C. 15

Erratic operation of the _________ may occur while windshield heat is being used. A. aircraft radios B. flight instruments C. engine instruments D. magnetic compass

D. magnetic compass

Passenger oxygen is activated automatically when cabin altitude exceeds _________ feet. A. 10,000 B. 12,500 C. 18,000 D. 20,000

B. 12,500

If the oxygen system pressure is below _________ psi, do not attempt to service system. Make an entry on DA Form 2408-13-1. A. 100 B. 200 C. 300 D. 400

B. 200

Do not operate windshield wipers on _________ glass. Such action can damage the linkage as well as scratch the windshield glass. A. icy B. dry C. dirty D. warm

B. dry

``` The windshield wiper _________ setting will return the blades to their normal inoperative position on the glass. A. OFF B. FAST C. PARK D. SLOW ```

C. PARK

To service the electric toilet, the waste tank may be _________. A. drained B. dumped C. removed D. pumped out

C. removed

Pressing the aircraft toilet PRESS TO FLUSH switch applies _________ power to the motor, which drives the pump. A. AC B. DC C. standby D. continuous

B. DC

_________ permanently mounted, adjustable sun visors are provided for pilot and copilot use. A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

B. Two

When adjusting the sun visors, grasp only by the _________ to avoid damage to the fragile plastic shield. A. back B. sides C. bottom D. top metal attachment

D. top metal attachment