T-6 Trans Check GK

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  1. What's not included in this study guide?

    Sim Check GK Major aircraft system discussions Reading TOLD charts Pattern ground track & procedures NORDO procedures Squadron Standards FCIF/PIF/SIIs

  2. What does the red X indicate? TO 00-20-1 4.2.1

    Unsafe or unserviceable and will not be flown until condition corrected or symbol is cleared.

  3. What does the red -- indicate? TO 00-20-1 4.3.1

    Condition of equipment unknown and a more serious condition may exist.

  4. What does the red / indicate? TO 00-20-1 4.4.1

    Discrepancy exists, but is not sufficiently urgent or dangerous to warrant grounding or discontinued use.

  5. What does an Exceptional Release (ER) certify? TO 00-20-1 5.13.1.2.7.3

    Exceptional release serves as certification that the authorized individual has reviewed the active forms to ensure the aircraft is safe for flight.

  6. Who can sign off Exceptional Releases? TO 00-20-1 5.13.1.2.7.3.1-2

    Maintenance officers, SNCOs, or civilian equivalent. Aircraft commanders can sign, but only for the flights they are participating.

  7. What is the longest a pre-flight (PR) may be valid for? TO 00-20-1 2.4.1.2

    72 hours.

  8. When is a thru-flight (TH) required? TO 00-20-1 2.4.3

    TH required between flights.

  9. When is a basic post-flight (BPO) required? TO 00-20-1 2.4.5.2

    After the last flight of a specified flying period.

  10. T-6A type of stability 1-T6A-1 6-4

    Positive stability in all configurations throughout the flight envelope.

  11. Best glide characteristics with clean configuration 1-T6A-1 6-5

    125 KIAS 1350 feet per min sink rate

  12. When does the stick shaker activate? 1-T6A-1 6-5

    Minimum of 5 knots before stall is reached. Typically 5-10 knots prior to stall in power-off, unaccelerated flight. Margin increases during power on and accelerated/turning stalls in all configurations.

  13. When does aerodynamic buffet occur? 1-T6A-1 6-5 1-T6A-1 6-6

    Approximately 3 knots prior to stall during power-off stalls in all configurations. Buffet not very perceptible during power-on unaccelerated/straight stalls. Buffet is more perceptible during accelerated/turning stalls of at least 2 Gs

  14. Stall rolling tendencies 1-T6A-1 section 6-5

    Power-off stalls typically induce a right rolling tendency. Power-on stalls typically induce a left rolling tendency due to engine torque. May not be preventable with full deflection above 60% torque.

  15. Configuration effect on stalls 1-T6A-1 section 6-7

    Flap extension aggravates roll-off tendency at stall. Landing gear, speed brake, or fuel imbalance (<50 lb) have negligible impact.

  16. What is out-of-control flight (OCF)? 1-T6A-1 section 6-7

    A situation in which the aircraft does not respond immediately and in a normal sense to application of flight controls.

  17. What are post-stall gyrations 1-T6A-1 section 6-7

    Motions of the aircraft about one or more axis immediately following a stall and prior to incipient spin.

  18. What is a spiral? 1-T6A-1 section 6-10

    A spiral is a rolling and/or yawing motion of the aircraft that is often mistaken for a spin, but is not steady-state in that the airspeed is increasing through 160 KIAS and motions are oscillatory

  19. Why are spins prohibited below 10,000' MSL? 1-T6A-1 section 6-10

    High stress on propeller (RPM below 80% at IDLE)

  20. Erect spin AOA, airspeed, time, altitude loss 1-T6A-1 section 6-10

    AOA: 18+ Airspeed: 120 - 135 KIAS Time: approximately 2-3 sec per turn Altitude loss: 400 - 500 feet per turn

  21. Erect spin recovery altitude loss 1-T6A-1 section 6-11

    Expect 500 feet per turn with additional 1500 - 2000 feet for a normal dive recovery

  22. Maximum range speed 1-T6A-1 section A5-2

    Max range is the level flight speed that gives the best ratio of nm per pound fuel.

  23. Best endurance speed 1-T6A-1 section A5-2

    Max endurance is the level flight speed for the minimum fuel flow.

  24. Long range speed 1-T6A-1 section A5-2

    Level flight speed above maximum range speed which yields 99% of maximum range.

  25. Taxi spacing restrictions

    75 feet when staggered 150 feet on centerline Spacing may be reduced when holding short or entering runway When ice/snow are present, taxi on centerline with a minimum of 300 feet spacing

  26. Helmet visor, G-suit, and gloves use 11-2T-6V3 3.1.4-6

    Visor will be down any time canopy is closed. Clear visor will be used during night and is optional during low visibility conditions. G-suits will be worn when anticipating more than 2 Gs. Gloves will be worn from engine start until shutdown.

  27. How to reduce risk of FOD? 11-2T-6V3 3.1.7

    Do not approach operating engines Avoid excessive power Avoid prop or jet blast from other aircraft Ensure loose items are secure before opening canopy Do not place items on the canopy transparency

  28. When should LDG flaps be used for full stops? 11-2T-6V3 3.3.6.2

    When heavy weight flaps up landing distance >= 80% of the airfield length

  29. Low approach vs Restricted low approach? 11-2T-6V3 3.3.7

    Low approach: aircraft will not touch down Restricted low approach: aircraft will not descend below 500 feet AGL

  30. Minimum runway length normal and emergency 11-2T-6V3 3.3.2.1, 3

    4000' x 75' or heavy weight flaps up landing distance + 500, whichever is greater. OG/CC can approve 3,000' x 50' for uncontrolled airfield low approaches. For emergencies, consider all factors that could affect ability to recover to an airfield less than requirements.

  31. Cloud clearances for OCF flight 11-2T-6V3 3.4.2.1.1-2

    7,000 feet above clouds, recover at least 3,000 feet above clouds

  32. Minimum altitude for MOA work? 11-2T-6V3 3.4.4.1

    6,000 feet AGL

  33. Minimum altitude to enter a spin? 11-2T-6V3 3.4.4.2

    13,500 feet MSL

  34. Minimum enroute and area altitude for solo student? 11-2T-6V3 3.4.4.3

    5,000 feet AGL

  35. Minimum altitude for point-to-point navigation missions? 11-2T-6V3 3.4.4.4

    3,000 feet AGL

  36. Minimum altitude to complete aircraft slips? 11-2T-6V3 3.4.4.5

    300 feet AGL

  37. Dual Only maneuvers 11-2T-6V3 3.4.5

    Rolling takeoffs Stalls Slow flight Stability demo Contact recoveries Intentional spin entry Simulated EPs (ELP or no-flap) Straight-ins Low-closed patterns Uncontrolled airfield operations

  38. GPS approaches in accordance with weather? 11-2T-6V3 3.6.6.1.2

    All RNAV approach segments must be conducted in VMC due to limitations of the KLN-900

  39. GPS database currency 11-2T-6V3 3.6.6.2

    Do not use GPS as a primary source of IFR navigation with an expired database

  40. FDE for GPS use 11-2T-6V3 3.6.6.3

    Fault Detection Equipment (FDE) must indicate "YES" to use GPS as primary IMC navigation

  41. Can you fly RNAV SID/STAR/DP approaches? 11-2T-6V3 3.6.6.6.3

    Do not fly SID/STAR/DP approaches with "RNAV" in the title

  42. Max allowable aircraft in uncontrolled airfield? 11-2T-6V3 3.10.5.2

    4 aircraft

  43. Pattern direction and type for uncontrolled airfield? 11-2T-6V3 3.10.5.3

    Turns will be to the left unless indicated otherwise. Do not fly overhead patterns with civilian aircraft in traffic pattern.

  44. Max speed for NTA? 11-2T-6V3 3.10.5.4

    200 KIAS or less within 1,500 feet AGL and 3nm of the airfield.

  45. Maximum surface wind restrictions 11-2T-6V3 3.11.2, 3.1.1.3.2

    Do not fly over land with steady state surface winds exceeding 35 knots, OG/CC approval needed if surface winds exceed 25 knots in training or operating areas.

  46. High swell restriction 11-2T-6V3 3.11.3.1

    Over-water flights with wave heights exceeding 10 feet

  47. Solo student engine malfunction/failure recommendations 11-2T-6V3 4.4.3, 4.4.4

    Solo students should fly ELPs with engine malfunctions (engine still running). Serious consideration should be given to ejection in the event of an engine failure. A forced landing with 4,000 feet or heavy weight flaps up landing distance + 500 feet may be attempted.

  48. Tire wear criteria 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP 3.2.4

    Do not accept aircraft with tire showing: red chord for any sortie more than 3 chords for out and back more than 2 chords for cross-country no thread remaining on nosewheel

  49. When must ejection seat pins be installed? 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP 3.4.3.1

    After clearing the runway on landing, prior to taxiing onto parallel runway Under covered area If seat cannot be properly secured: Complete rest of AFTER LANDING checklist Notify REDSTICK Wait for maintenance, shut down, secure seat with auxiliary pin

  50. Contact/Instrument/Formation MOAs? 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP A11.1

    Contact - 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10 Instrument - 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 Formation - 3, 4, 5 Any type of sortie can use area 8

  51. MOA altitudes (based on altimeter settings) 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP A11.2

    Low areas: 7,000' - 12,000' High areas: 15,000' - 22,000' capped at 21,000' for 28.92 - 29.41 capped at 21,500' for 29.42 - 29.91

  52. Proceeding direct to lateral confines of MOA 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP A11.3.1

    At 13,000', past 15 DME on PIIPE, or established on 15 DME arc on FORDE, proceed direct to lateral limits of area

  53. Expected recovery altitudes from MOA 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP A12.1

    Low area - 6,000' High area - 14,000'

  54. Pattern priorities 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP A13.2

    "Every Mexican Farmer Raises Excellent Vegetables" Emergencies Minimum fuel Formation Radar Entries Established in Pattern VFR Entries

  55. Pattern communication priorities 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP A13.3

    "Small Children Get Plenty of Rest" Safety of flight Clearance/cancellation Gear down calls Position reports Requests

  56. When to turn crosswind? 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP A13.1

    Departure leg - 1/2 to 1 mile past departure end Straight through - departure end Offset - departure end to 1/2 mile past departure end Center runway departure leg - when cleared to 3 miles (rwy 13) or 4 miles (rwy 31)

  57. When not to break/request closed? 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP A13.11.1-6

    With an aircraft: Traffic conflict on inside downwind segment Aircraft on 5 to 2 nm on straight-in Aircraft between "REPORT HIGH KEY" and "LOW KEY" Aircraft orbiting High Key Aircraft reporting initial

  58. When not to request high key? 11-2T-6V3 47OGSUP A13.11.5.1-5

    Aircraft between 5 and 2 nm on straight-in Aircraft between "REPORT HIGH KEY" and "REPORT LOW KEY" Aircraft reports overhead the field direct VFR entry Aircraft orbiting high key Aircraft in high pattern

  59. Taxiing right of way 13-204 3.1.6.1.3

    Aircraft exiting runway give way to aircraft taxiing on the parallel taxiway Aircraft on the parallel taxiway returning to parking shall give way to aircraft taxiing for departure out of parking ramp

  60. Aircraft allowable on taxiway alpha 13-204 3.1.8.1

    No more than 6 T-38s or combo of 4 T-6/T-1s holding at taxiway alpha between 13R and 13C Up to 3 T-38s per side, no more than 2 if any other airframe is present

  61. Side step procedures on taxiway Echo 13-204 3.1.9.3.1

    Required to sidestep in taxiway Echo runup area when aircraft are backed up into taxiway Golf. Must sidestep at least 2 parking spots to the right, 3 for solo students.

  62. Holding short on taxiway Echo 13-204 3.1.9.3.2

    Aircraft will make their ready for takeoff call at the PMU run-up area. Do not pull up to the hold short line and stop. Remain there until cleared for takeoff.

  63. What to do if unable VMC in MOA? 13-204 4.4.1.1

    If unable to maintain 3 SM visibility and clear of clouds, notify controller for IFR separation until pilot advises VMC can be maintained in the area. Squawk 0000 as necessary in MOA.

  64. T-6 Reduced Same Runway Separation 13-204 Attachment 3

    TLDR; 3000' for single T-6 on alternate side 6000' for T-6 on same side or formation 6000' for any other aircraft 6000' during night operations See Attachment 3 for full table

  65. Insufficient Radar Separation procedures IFG page 15-16

    Climb to 2600' MSL and turn towards VFR entry Tell RSU "CS, insufficient radar separation proceeding to VFR entry" Do not cross any pattern ground tracks untill 2600' MSL Proceed to VFR entry for normal breakout

  66. Runway change procedures at Honcho IFG page 14

    RCT-20: Restricted low approaches only RCT-15: Aircraft stop departures RCT-5: Within 10 DME to center runway restricted low approaches, outside 10 DME vectored to new runway, aircraft at entry points hold, taxiing begins to new runway, do not depart OTULE until RCT RCT-2: All Honcho aircraft go straight through initial RCT: All Honcho aircraft climb to breakout altitude from old 90-to-initial and proceed to VFR entry for new pattern

  67. Runway change procedures at Wizard IFG page 14

    RCT-15: Pattern closes Wizard will advise RAPCON when they will close/open, and RAPCON will not clear aircraft to Wizard during that time

  68. Controlled ejection IFG page 59

    Refer to checklist if time and conditions permit Squawk 7700 Proceed outbound DLF VORTAC heading 043 at 3100 MSL minimum. Eject using checklist at 1 min or 4 DME past VORTAC

  69. Go around altitudes 11-248 5.15.3.1.1-3

    Above 500' AGL use power as required and retract gear/flaps At or below 500' AGL use power as required, do not retract gear/flaps until positive climb In landing phase, use MAX power and do not raise the gear/flaps until positive climb

  70. ORM 3-2-1 and when it applies 11-248 5.18.2.1.2

    Applies with an engine malfunction requiring a Forced Landing below 2000' (controlled ejection altitude): O - On profile R - Runway in sight M - Maneuver to land safely 3 - 300' AGL final decision to continue or eject 2 - 200' AGL gear down and confirmed 1 - 100' AGL on centerline

  71. How to zoom/glide 11-248 5.18.3

    Above 150 knots, 2G pullup at 20 degrees until approaching 20 knots above glide speed. 1/2 G bunt-over to maintain glide speed.

  72. Distance calculations 11-248 5.18.3.3

    Half DME + key Alternatively max glide distance: (Current altitude - desired key -field elevation) x 2

  73. High key to landing 11-248 5.18.7.7

    Lower landing gear if on profile prior to high key AOB for turns: Approx. 20 degree bank offset with no wind Approx. 30 degree bank overhead with no wind

  74. Slip descent rate 11-248 5.18.5

    2,000 fpm

  75. Checkpoints for ELPs 11-248 Table 5.2

    High key - 3,000 feet AGL Cross key - 2,200 to 2,300 feet AGL Low key - 1,500 feet AGL Base key - 600 to 800 feet AGL Final - N/A

  76. Required checks prior to spins/stalls 11-248 6.2.2

    C - Clear the area (and CWS) L - Loose items stowed E - Engine within limits F - Fuel balance

  77. When can a destination be filed to? 11-202V3 4.15

    When weather 1 hour prior and 1 hour after estimated arrive is at or above lowest compatible approach minimums. Exceptions for TEMPO lines, and MAJCOMs may authorize filing to a destination below minimums with supplemental recovery procedures.

  78. When is an alternate required 11-202V3 4.16

    Alternate is required when weather minimums are below destination requirements for 1 hour prior to 1 hour after, including TEMPO lines.

  79. What are the requirements for a suitable alternate? 11-202V3 4.16.4.1

    Prevailing weather 1 hour prior to 1 hour after must have a ceiling of 1,000 feet or 500 feet above lowest compatible approach minimums.

  80. Acceptable VOR tolerance FAA-H-8083-16B page 2-31

    More than 6° from published radial is considered out of tolerance.

  81. Airspeed equivalent for altitude on ELPs 11-248 5.18.3.4.2

    10 knots can be traded for 100 feet of altitude