T-6 General Knowledge - Sim Checkride

GK for T-6 flying, current to the T-3190 checkride

194 flashcards · Other · by Tyler Faragallah

  1. Abort Start Situations

    ITT Rate of increase appears likely to exceed 1000*C (hot start) ITT appears likely to remain between 871-1000*C for more than 5 seconds Normal N1 increase is halted (hung start) No rise of ITT is evident within 10 seconds after fuel flow indications (no start) BAT BUS annunciator illuminates during the start sequence PCL is moved or the ST READY annunciator extinguishes during the start sequence 1T-6A-1: 3-4

  2. Abort Start Procedure

    PCL - OFF or STARTER SWITCH - AUTO/RESET If start is initiated with the PCL OFF then abort by reselecting AUTO/RESET with the starter switch. If the PCL is past the idle gate abort by moving the PCL to OFF. 1T-6A-1: 3-4

  3. Repeated PMU aborted start attempts are indicative of?

    Engine malfunction 1T-6A-1: 3-4

  4. When should subsequent starts not be attempted?

    If the start is aborted either via the PMU or manually when using external power 1T-6A-1: 3-4

  5. Emergency Engine Shutdown on the Ground

    PCL - OFF FIREWALL SHUTOFF HANDLE - PULL

  6. Abort

    PCL - IDLE BRAKES - AS REQUIRED

  7. Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff (Sufficient Runway Remaining Straight Ahead)

    AIRSPEED - 110 KNOTS (MINIMUM) PCL - AS REQUIRED EMER LDG GR HANDLE - PULL (AS REQUIRED)

  8. Engine Failure During Flight

    ZOOM/GLIDE - 125 KNOTS (MINIMUM) PCL - OFF INTERCEPT ELP

  9. Immediate Airstart (PMU NORM)

    PCL - OFF STARTER SWITCH - AUTO/RESET PCL - IDLE, ABOVE 13% N1

  10. Uncommanded Power Changes / Loss of Power / Uncommanded Prop Feather

    PCL - MID RANGE PMU SWITCH - OFF PROP SYS CIRCUIT BREAKER (left front console) - PULL, IF Np STABLE BELOW 40%

  11. Inadvertent Departure from Controlled Flight

    PCL - IDLE CONTROLS - NEUTRAL ALTITUDE - CHECK

  12. Fire in Flight (if fire is confirmed)

    PCL - OFF FIREWALL SHUTOFF HANDLE - PULL

  13. OBOGS Failure / Overtemp / Physiological Symptoms

    GREEN RING - PULL (AS REQUIRED) DESCENT BELOW 10,000 FEET MSL - INITIATE OBOGS SUPPLY LEVER - OFF

  14. Eject

    EJECTION HANDLE - PULL

  15. GOOF Lights (engine failure)

    GEN OIL PX OBOGS FAIL FUEL PX 1T-6A-1: 3-7

  16. When not to attempt an airstart?

    Engine fire Seized FOD damage (FIRE / FOD / FROZEN) 1T-6A-1: 3-

  17. Airstart envelope

    125-200 KIAS (0 - 15,000 MSL) 135 - 200 KIAS (15,001 - 20,000 MSL) 1T-6A-1: 3-9

  18. How long does an airstart take?

    Roughly 40 seconds to airstart 1T-6A-1: 3-9

  19. How much altitude is lost during an airstart?

    1200 feet 1T-6A-1: 3-9

  20. What is a FEVER check?

    Fluctuating fluids (fuel/hyd/oil pressure or oil temp) Excessive ITT Visual signs Erratic engine operation Roughness

  21. How does PMU failure impact landing?

    Ground idle is unavailable, expect longer ground roll due to high idle (67% N1)

  22. What indicates an open CWS circuit breaker?

    Either the BAT BUS or GEN BUS annunciators illuminating without an actual loss of the respective bus. If either CWS circuit breaker is open land as soon as practical and DO NOT reset. 1T-6A-1: 3-23 1T-6A-1: 3-24

  23. How long will the auxiliary battery last?

    Roughly 30 minutes when powering the backup flight instruments, backup UHF control head, and FIRE 1 system

  24. How long will the battery last if the battery bus and generator bus are disconnected?

    Approximately 30 minutes powering equipment on the battery bus 1T-6A-1: 3-25

  25. What triggers a FUEL PX annunciator?

    Fuel pressure drops below 10 PSI (may flicker as boost pump comes on and off) 1T-6A-1: 3-29

  26. Fuel is automatically balanced within?

    20 pounds 1T-6A-1: 3-29

  27. What can trigger the FUEL BAL annunciator?

    Fuel imbalance of 30+ pounds for 2+ minutes or fuel probe failure 1T-6A-1: 3-29

  28. When is the trigger for L FUEL LO or R FUEL LO annunciators?

    Approximately 110 pounds of useable fuel remains in the affected wing tank (left or right) 1T-6A-1: 3-30

  29. When should normal operation of landing gear, flaps, speed brake, and nosewheel steering should be considered unavailable?

    HYDR FL LO annunciator is illuminated and pressure is below 1800 psi or when hydraulic pressure is rapidly decreasing towards or reads 0. 1T-6A-1: 3-31

  30. When the EHYD PX LOW annunciator is illuminated what should be assumed?

    That the emergency landing gear and flap extension system should be considered inoperative. 1T-6A-1: 3-31

  31. How long does the emergency oxygen bottle last once the green ring is pulled?

    Single use of approximately 10 minutes 1T-6A-1: 3-34

  32. When does the DUCT TEMP annunciator illuminate?

    If the bleed air temperature in the environmental systems duct has exceeded 300*F at either sensor location 1T-6A-1: 3-35

  33. How long can it take for the defog valve to close?

    Up to 40 seconds 1T-6A-1: 3-36

  34. What is the recommended minimum altitudes for ejection?

    2,000 AGL if controlled 6,000 AGL if uncontrolled 1T-6A-1: 3-39

  35. When should the Manual Over-Ride handle be used during ejection?

    While ejecting over mountainous terrain over 8,000 MSL 1T-6A-1: 3-39

  36. What is the recommended airspeed envelope for ejection?

    125 - 180 KIAS 1T-6A-1: 3-39

  37. How far does the emergency landing gear handle move and how much force does it take to actuate?

    0.75 inches and 80 pounds 1T-6A-1: 3-55

  38. How do you actuate the emergency oxygen supply?

    Pull up and aft with approximately 40 pounds of force 1T-6A-1: 3-35

  39. BAT BUS (red annunciator)

    Battery bus inoperative 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  40. GEN BUS (red annunciator)

    Generator bus inoperative 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  41. PMU FAIL (red annunciator)

    PMU failure 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  42. GEN (red annunciator)

    Generator inoperative 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  43. CKPT PX (red annunciator)

    Cockpit overpressurization, pressure exceeds 3.9 - 4.0 psi 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  44. CANOPY (red annunciator)

    Canopy unlocked / unsafe 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  45. FUEL PX (red annunciator)

    Fuel pressure below 10 psi in the motive flow / return flow supply line 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  46. OIL PX (red annunciator)

    Oil pressure at or below 15 psi or oil pressure 15-40 psi at idle for 5+ seconds or oil pressure below 40 psi above idle 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  47. OBOGS FAIL (red annunciator)

    OBOGS system malfunction 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  48. CHIP (red annunciator)

    Engine chip detector indicates oil contamination 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  49. CKPT ALT (amber annunciator)

    Cockpit pressure altitude above 19,000 feet 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  50. DUCT TEMP (amber annunciator)

    Environmental duct or defog duct above 300*F 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  51. HYDR FL LO (amber annunciator)

    Hydraulic reservoir below 55 cubic inches (1 quart) 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  52. BUS TIE (amber annunciator)

    BUS TIE switch open or bus tie inoperative 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  53. FUEL BAL (amber annunciator)

    Fuel imbalance exceeds 30 pounds for 2 minutes, or fuel probe or EDM fail 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  54. EHYD PX LO (amber annunciator)

    Emergency hydraulic pressure at or below 2400+-150 psi 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  55. OBOGS TEMP (amber annunciator)

    OBOGS temperature above 200*F 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  56. TAD FAIL (amber annunciator)

    Rudder trim aid device failure 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  57. L FUEL LO (amber annunciator)

    Left wing tank below approximately 110 pounds useable fuel 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  58. R FUEL LO (amber annunciator)

    Right wing tank below approximately 110 pounds useable fuel 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  59. PMU STATUS (amber annunciator)

    PMU has detected and accommodated a fault in-flight or Weight-On-Wheels switch failure 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  60. OIL PX (amber annunciator)

    Oil pressure 15-40 psi at idle Oil pressure 40-90 psi for 10+ seconds above idle 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  61. IGN SEL (green annunciator)

    Ignition on 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  62. M FUEL BAL (green annunciator)

    FUEL BAL switch in MANUAL position 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  63. ST READY (green annunciator)

    PCL positioned for auto start 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  64. BOOST PUMP (green annunciator)

    BOOST PUMP selected by switch, starter relay, or low pressure switch 1T-6A-1: 3-58

  65. ANTI ICE (green annunciator)

    PROBES ANTI-ICE switch on 1T-6A-1: 3-59

  66. TAD OFF (green annunciator)

    Rudder trim aid device selected off 1T-6A-1: 3-59

  67. TRIM OFF (green annunciator)

    TRIM DISCONNECT switch activated 1T-6A-1: 3-59

  68. FAIL (amber FDR annunciator)

    IDARS has failed, notify maintenance 1T-6A-1: 3-59

  69. MAINT (green FDR annunciator)

    IDARS memory is 80% full or over-G may have occurred, notify maintenance 1T-6A-1: 3-59

  70. Land as Soon as Possible

    An emergency shall be declared and a landing accomplished at the nearest suitable landing area considering the severity of the emergency, weather conditions, field facilities, ambient lighting, and command guidance. 1T-6A-1: 3-3

  71. Land as Soon as Practical

    Emergency conditions are less urgent and, although the mission is to be terminated, the degree of the emergency is such that an immediate landing may not be necessary. 1T-6A-1: 3-3

  72. Suitable Landing Area

    A suitable landing area is a hard surface runway, taxiway, or under/overrun. Landing on an unprepared surface or ditching is not recommended. 1T-6A-1: 3-3

  73. When should oil level be serviced?

    Within 30 minutes of engine shutdown, for most accurate results check oil level 15 to 20 minutes after shutdown 1T-6A-1: 5-3

  74. Normal Oil Level

    Between ADD and MAX HOT on dipstick, do NOT use the sight glass to check oil level 1T-6A-1: 5-3

  75. Battery start limitations

    Do not attempt a battery powered ground start if voltage is below 23.5 V 1T-6A-1: 5-3

  76. External power limitations

    Do not connect external power if the battery is below 22.0 V 1T-6A-1: 5-3

  77. Maximum allowable airspeed

    316 KIAS from 0 - 18,769 MSL 0.67 Mach from 18,769+ 1T-6A-1: 5-8 1T-6A-1: 5-9

  78. Generator limits

    Inflight Amperage: +50 to -2 Amps Ground/Inflight Voltage: 28 to 28.5 Volts 1T-6A-1: 5-8

  79. Indicated Outside Air Temperature (IOAT) Limit (engine start)

    80*C 1T-6A-1: 5-8

  80. Propeller Ground limits

    Prohibited sustained operation from 62-80% Np 1T-6A-1: 5-8

  81. Propeller rotational overspeed limit

    110% Np 1T-6A-1: 5-8

  82. Flap airspeed limit

    150 KIAS 1T-6A-1: 5-9

  83. Landing gear airspeed limit

    150 KIAS 1T-6A-1: 5-9

  84. Maneuvering speed definition

    The speed above which full or abrupt control movements in one axis can result in structural damage to the aircraft 1T-6A-1: 5-9

  85. Maneuvering speeds

    Pitch (elevator) - 227 KIAS Roll (aileron) - 227 KIAS Yaw (rudder) - 150 KIAS 1T-6A-1: 5-9

  86. Zero G time limit

    5 seconds 1T-6A-1: 5-9

  87. Valid Zero G gauge reading

    -0.25 G to 0.25 G (due to gauge tolerances) 1T-6A-1: 5-9

  88. Negative G (including inverted) limits

    60 seconds of negative G permitted but must be followed by at least 60 seconds of positive G before conducting more negative G flying Do not exceed -2.5 G for more than 30 seconds 1T-6A-1: 5-9 1T-6A-1: 5-10

  89. Prohibited Maneuvers

    Inverted Stalls Inverted Spins Aggravated spins past two turns Spins with the PCL above idle Spins with the landing gear, flaps, or speed brake extended Spins with the PMU off Spins below 10,000 feet pressure altitude Spins above 22,000 feet pressure altitude Abrupt cross-controlled (snap) maneuvers Aerobatic maneuvers, spins, or stalls with a fuel imbalance greater than 50 pounds between wings Tail slides 1T-6A-1: 5-10

  90. Symmetric Clean G Limit

    -3.5 to 7.0 G 1T-6A-1: 5-10

  91. Symmetric Gear and/or flaps G Limit

    0.0 to 2.5 G 1T-6A-1: 5-10

  92. Asymmetric Clean G limit

    -1.0 to 4.7 G 1T-6A-1: 5-10

  93. Asymmetric Gear and/or flaps G limit

    0.0 to 2.0 G 1T-6A-1: 5-10

  94. Asymmetric vs Symmetric G's definitions

    Asymmetric: G's in the roll axis, has a roll rate Symmetric: G's in the pitch axis, no roll rate 1T-6A-1: 5-10

  95. When does the weight and balance of the aircraft need to be checked?

    When a solo pilot with gear exceeds 260 pounds When a rear pilot with gear exceeds 260 pounds When the combined crew weight with gear exceeds 480 pounds When over-wing refueling is accomplished over 1100 pounds When the baggage weight exceeds 10 pounds 1T-6A-1: 5-11

  96. Maximum ramp weight

    6550 pounds 1T-6A-1: 5-11

  97. Maximum takeoff weight

    6500 pounds 1T-6A-1: 5-11

  98. Maximum landing weight

    6500 pounds 1T-6A-1: 5-11

  99. Maximum zero fuel weight

    5500 pounds 1T-6A-1: 5-11

  100. Maximum weight in the baggage compartment

    80 pounds 1T-6A-1: 5-11