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While performing preflight, which items are receiving power from the Battery BUS?
Tail and intermediate gearbox inspection lights (if installed) and cabin (on timer).
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During Preflight, you notice that the red, plastic disc is missing from the rear left side of the fuselage. What does this indicate?
One or both of the engine compartment fire extinguisher bottles have discharged due to excessive pressure.
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What do you look for when performing the preflight on the horizontal stabilizer?
Secure attachment, no movement, good condition, no visible damage.
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In flight, what electrical BUS powers the #2 AP?
ESS BUS
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How many DC generators are required to power all essential equipment on the aircraft?
One
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In flight, what equipment/capabilities are lost with the loss on one generator?
ESS BUS Recovery capability
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If, in flight, the BUS TIE OPEN light is the only light illuminated, what source is powering the Essential BUS? What are your current considerations?
Battery. Limit of battery power. Consider ESS BUS Recovery and/or reducing load.
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In flight, what does the illumination of a blue engine control light indicate? What are your required actions?
- (B) Manual reversion. Confirm , manually control the affected engine, LASAPrac.
- (C) Refer to DECU Fault requirement - Collective adjust as necessary, cont.
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Explain the fault status required on the EEC to allow for takeoff. (B)
One clear channel (A or B) per engine.
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Explain the fault status requirement to permit takeoff on the DECU (C).
No faults permitted.
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(C) What does the presence of "OS" over the N2 bar indicate? When would you expect to see this?
Overspeed protection not available. Expect to see on startup (N2<25) or when other engine has shut down due to overspeed condition.
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How do you know that your overspeed system is operational in the B models?
Overspeed check performed prior to first flight of the day.
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What are the emergency procedure steps required for an intermediate gear box chip light?
- 1. Reset CHIP DET I/TGB GB.
- 2. If OFF: continue flight.
- 3. If ON: LASAPoss
- 4. If noise or vibration: Land Immediately
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What anti-ice protection is provided on the Ariel? The P&W?
- Ariel: Bleed air anti-ice controlled by solenoid switches in cockpit.
- P&W: EAPS only
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Explain "Fuzz burn" in regards to the gearbox chip detectors. Which detectors have this capability?
Automatic electrical charge to burn off small metallic particles. All gearbox chip detectors have fuzz burn.
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A drop in main transmission oil pressure to 40-45 psi (steady) would usually indicate what?
Failure of one gearbox oil pump.
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What is the normal operating pressure for the aircraft hydraulic system?
2800-3200 psi
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What is the function of the low-level indicator/switch on the #1 hydraulic system?
Shut off the tail rotor assist when #1 hydraulic level drops.
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The landing gear has the capability to be operated using either hydraulic or gas pressure. Explain.
Hydraulic from #2 for normal operation. Gas from emergency bottle for gear extension in emergency.
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If the sleeve of your flight suit catches the SERVO SHUTOFF switch while in flight, the #1 or #2 flight control servos can be inadvertently taken off-line. What is required to restore hydraulic power to the isolated servos?
Center the switch, cycle the appropriate SERVO JAM CB.
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Which electrical BUS controls the landing gear? How to you extend the gear without power to this BUS?
Essential BUS. Emergency blowdown.
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What speed limitations are associated with the main landing gear?
- Max extension speed 130KIAS (120KIAS Aero Med)
- Max touchdown: 54 KGS
- *Max Brakes: 34 KGS
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What steps are required in the cockpit to send fire retardant into the #1 Engine compartment?
#1 T-handle aft of full-forward, Fire Extinguisher switch to main or reserve.
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What fire fighting capabilities exist in the baggage compartment?
None, detection only.
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With low fuel (80 lbs or less in either tank), what maneuver limitations apply to the aircraft?
Avoid sustained 5 degree nose low
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Under what flight conditions is fuel crossfeed permitted for Category B operations?
Cruise only (and emergency, obviously)
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What conditions must be met to couple the aircraft to the Flight Director for IFR operations?
Two auto-pilots in ATT (attitude retention), indicated airspeed above 60 knots (70 by safety bulletin)
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What cues are engaged when GA (Go Around) mode is selected?
- A/S at 75 KIAS
- VS at 750 FPM
- Wings level
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If using go around mode and a collective limit is reached, which cue will be ignored?
Airspeed
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What is the difference between 6BA and 6AM/4AM when turning on the auto pilots? Why is this important?
- 6BA: #2 AP always has priority.
- 6AM/4AM: the last selected AP has priority.
- On side commands may not be accepted.
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Explain the purpose and use of the MEL.
Allows limited operation with inoperative equipment. Coordinate with maintenance, look up failure, follow instructions, COMPLETE PAPERWORK!
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What are the weather requirements to file an IFR flight to a destination airport? What are the alternate requirements (if needed)?
Weather for the approach to be flown, at ETA (half VIS provided approach flown less than 91KIAS). Alternate, weather for approach to be flown +200', min 1SM VIS, at ETA.
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What is you standard take-off minimum according to OpSpecs?
1/2 SM
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What requirement is added if departure weather is above takeoff minimums, but below landing minimums?
Alternate within 1 hour cruise flight.
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What are your minimum fuel requirements?
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Explain the Aero Med "Coded Departure" procedure.
Depart direct, maintain 2000' MSL until clear of Class C
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What are communication requirements for flight following with Flight Com?
Departure (souls, fuel, destination), 10 minutes from destination, down and safe. Position reports if SkyWatch fails. *Deviation from route.
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What means do you have in the aircraft to identify and avoid convective activity?
GMX 200, Wx radar, lightening strike detection system, HIWAS, applicable Center
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What equipment is available in the aircraft to avoid CFIT?
- EGPWS
- GMX 200
- Radar Alt
- Altimeter
- FD ALT HOLD
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What are the appropriate actions for unusual attitude recovery?
- Wings level
- Pitch to horizon
- Appropriate power
- Aircraft in trim
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What are the appropriate steps for IIMC? What altitudes are used?
- Wings level
- Turn only to avoid known obstacles
- Climb power
- Climb Airspeed
- Squawk 7700
- 3500' South, 4500' North
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Explain dynamic rollover
pivot point, rolling motion, exceed critical angle
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Explain settling with power. What conditions lead to settling with power? How do you correct?
Descending into wingtip vortices. >300 FPM descent, <30 KIAS, >80% TQ. Flow out.
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What is aircraft max gross weight?
11,700
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What is max fuel imbalance for indiscriminate loading of passengers?
250 pounds with symmetrical baggage compartment loading
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What would be your actions if you experienced a tail rotor drive fail in flight?
A/S to 100-110; LASAPoss: Fail - Collective to control Yaw; Autorotate if necessary; A/S 75
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Complete a manual weight and balance for an extra passenger (200) in the Cabin Left Rear Seat and determine Max Fuel for takeoff
See chart
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