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With one PMC inoperative, the following are not authorized:
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Additionally, the PIC will not turn off an operational PMC to practice a PMC-inoperative takeoff.
Simulated 3 engine approaches
Touch and go's
The MEL is located in the __________________, chapter ____.
11-2KC-135, Vol III
Chapter 4
Column A on the MEL represents missions conducted _________________.
home station TDY (departing home station)
Column B on the MEL represents missions conducted _______________.
outside of home station TDY (departing anywhere but home)
An asterisk * in the Required column indicates the number required is ___________________; refer to the next column titled Remarks/Limitations/Exceptions for clarification.
situation dependent
Define Mission Contributing (MC).
A component that is not currently essential for safe aircraft operation.
When operating with a waiver for degraded equipment, the _________________ is based on who has execution authority (home unit vs deployed). Waivers are granted on a ________________________. The PIC should request a waiver at the ______________________.
waiver authority
case-by-case
controlling Command and Control (C2) agency
The primary flight control surfaces are:
-
-
-
Ailerons
Elevator
Rudder
The secondary flight control surfaces are:
-
-
-
Adjustable horizontal stabilizer
Flaps
Spoilers
The ailerons and elevators are moved ______________.
mechanically
The rudder is normally _______________ powered by can be moved _________________.
hydraulically
mechanically
The outboard ailerons are _____________ when the flaps are fully retracted.
locked in the neutral position
______________________ is created with balance panels that are contained within a balance bay and attached to the leading edge of the primary flight control surface.
Aerodynamic assistance
___________ are hydraulic, piston actuated mechanisms that are installed in the inboard ailerons, rudder, and elevators. They are similar to shock absorbers and are installed when wind speeds on the ground are greater than ____ knots (with flaps up, only ____ knots when flaps are down) to prevent damage to the surface.
Snubbers
65
35
With regards to how they are constructed and used to fly the airplane, primary flight controls have what in common?
They are comprised of a control tab and a control surface.
When the inboard aileron control surface has moved to its mechanical limit, control force is then _______________ to move the aileron itself.
transferred
Full outboard aileron movement is allowed when the flap extends to ____ degrees.
23
When the flaps are at 50 degrees, the outboard ailerons deflect ____ times faster than the inboards.
1.4
Located on the aft end of the control stand, the aileron trim wheel ____________ actuates the inboard aileron control tabs. The linkage is completely _________________ from the control wheel linkage.
mechanically
independent
The operation of the elevator control surfaces is similar to the aileron surfaces. The control tab motion coupled with the balance panel assistance generates the aerodynamic force to move the elevators. Each elevator has a separate control tab that move __________________ when actuated by the control column.
simultaneously
Each elevator has ____ tabs. The larger outboard tab is mechanically moved when the ______________ is moved. The smaller inboard tab is a _______________.
pilot control column
trim follow up tab
Before testing the elevator deflection during the preflight, the stab trim indicator must indicated between ____ and ____ units nose up trim.
6
11
Normal hydraulic pressure for the powered rudder in the high range is ______ psi to ______ psi, and the low range is ______ psi to _______. The high range is used when __________________________.
high range 2800-3050
low range 2100-2400
flaps are lowered more than 5 degrees
The _________ is located at the base of the vertical stab. It provides "rudder feel" by inducing aerodynamic forces proportional to airspeed. A heater can be turned on by the copilot to prevent icing. On the same button to turn on the heater is a _________ light that will come on if the heater is inoperative or has insufficient power.
Q inlet
PWR OUT
Normal rudder deflection is up to ____ degrees. Manual operation of the rudder reduces deflection to approximately ____ degrees.
25
13
Actual rudder hydraulic pressure drops to zero when ___________________.
the RUDDER POWER switch is turned off
*not when electrical power is lost or when the RUDDER PRESS CONT circuit breaker is pulled. Don't think gauge pressure.
The Flight Control Augmentation System (FCAS) is an overarching system that controls ___________________ and the _______________. Both systems control adverse yaw through automatic rudder inputs. FCAS ___________ move the rudder pedals.
Engine Failure Assist System (EFAS)
Series Yaw Damper (SYD)
does not
EFAS assists the pilot during an ____________ engine failure by monitoring and comparing the EGT of ______________________. EFAS will displace the rudder if there is a difference of _____ RPM or _____ % N1 RPM on the gauge.
outboard
outboard and inboard engines
500
10
EFAS will be engaged if/when all of the following are met:
-
-
-
Airspeed is less than 200 KIAS
Flaps are down more than 5 degrees
Rudder power is on
In order for the EFAS system to operate, the following criteria must be met:
-
-
-
-
Rudder pressure above 1000 psi
No EFAS faults
Valid air data computer signal
AC power from Bus 1 and DC power from Bus 2
EFAS only deflects ____ degrees at airspeeds of _____ KIAS, or less. Between _____ and ____ KIAS, only ____ degrees deflection is possible.
10
159
160
200
6
The ENGAGE SYSTEM light next to the EFAS panel will illuminate if ____________________.
The criteria that require the system to be on are met (below 200 and flaps down more that 5 degrees). It also illuminates during the BIT of EFAS.
The ASM THRUST red light will illuminate if N1 is _______ RPM or _____% different between No. ____ and No. ____ engines.
1500
30
1
4
SYD provides full time, automatic rudder inputs during these adverse yaw conditions:
-
-
-
-
Dutch roll
Uncoordinated turns
Asymmetric thrust
Gusts or turbulance
Because the rudder pedals do not move when EFAS or SYD is operating, the indication of rudder deflection is on the ____________________.
rudder command indicator on the pilot side
A minimum of ______ psi rudder pressure is required before performing a BIT on the SYD system.
1000
Before checking the powered rudder during preflight, allow hydraulic pressure to build to approx. ______ psi.
2800
You diverted to an installation that does not support KC-135 aircraft, and you have no ground crew. A thunderstorm is approaching the field, with wind gusts expected to be as high as 50 kts. As a minimum, what should your action be regarding flight controls?
Retract the flaps to prevent damage to the outboard ailerons.
Name all secondary flight controls.
Spoilers
Flaps
Adjustable horizontal stabilizer
A speed brake setting of less than ____ degrees is not recommended, due to a tendency to over control at these settings.
40
If only the outboard spoilers receive hydraulic pressure, raising the speed brake pitches the nose _______. Conversely, if only the inboard spoilers receive hydraulic pressure, raising the speed brake pitches the nose _______.
up
down
The __________ tab on the horizontal stabilizer aligns or streamlines the elevator with the stabilizer's position and acts as an anti balance tab during up elevator movement when the trim is set forward approx. ___ units nose up.
servo
6
The _____________ tab is what aerodynamically assists the movement of the elevator with control inputs from the control wheel.
control
The amount of anti-balance function from the servo tab does not restrict elevator movement when the pitch trim is set aft approximately ____ units nose up.
6
When the adjustable horizontal stabilizer is trimmed properly, what is the position of the control column?
Centered
When both halves of the pitch trim switch are engaged, the horizontal stab leading edge moves at a rate of _____ degree(s) per second.
1/2
Caution: Simultaneous actuation of pilot and copilot stabilizer trim switches in ______________ can result in damage to the actuator electrical drive unit and shall be avoided at al times.
opposite directions
Pitch trim range in units is ______ to _____.
-3.5
11
When the pitch trim cutout switch is in CUTOUT, _________ and _________ are still operative.
manual
autopilot
When the stabilizer trim brake release knob is pulled, the brake is ___________, and trim movement is ___________ regardless of control column movement.
mechanically released
permitted
During preflight, what is the correct setting of the stabilizer trim prior to checking the elevator?
6-11 units
The main flaps can fully extend or retract in approx. ___ seconds.
30
The leading edge flaps extend when the outboard flaps are lowered below ___ degrees, and they retract when the outboard flaps are raised above ___ degrees.
9.5
6
If leading edge flaps fail to extend or are inoperative, the landing data calculator will add ___ knots to approach and threshold speeds and compute a corrected landing distance.
6
Fillet flaps reduce _______________ spilling off the inboard corner of the inboard main flaps.
flap tip vortices
The warning horn will sound if the current ______________, ________, or ________________ may not be correct.
The ground conditions for the speed brake are:
The ground conditions for the flaps are:
The ground conditions for the leading edge flaps are:
The air conditions for the landing gear are:
speedbrake
flap
landing gear
-No. 3 throttle in the near full open position with the speed brake in the less than 3° position
-No. 3 throttle in the near full open position with the flap lever fwd of approx. 5° or aft of approx. 35°
-No. 3 throttle in the near full open position and the leading edge flaps are not fully extended
-Any throttle near IDLE and any landing gear not down and locked
The warning horn is armed when __________________ and the ___________ is near the _______ position.
weight is on wheels
No. 3 throttle
OPEN
The warning horn cutout switch silences the warning horn only if:
-
-
-
-The plane is in the air
-Any gear is in a safe condition
-Any throttle is near the IDLE position
The warning horn cutout switch cannot silence the warning horn if:
-
-
-
-Plane is on the ground
-Due to a speedbrake condition
-Due to a flap condition
The warning horn sounds if the No. 3 throttle is near OPEN and the flap lever is near the ___, ___, or ___ detent.
0
40
50
Generally, the steps to recover from an unscheduled rudder deflection include:
-
-
-
-Controlling the airplane
-Turning off the rudder power
-Determining the cause of the problem
After an unscheduled rudder deflection, one of the first steps is to determine whether the rudder pedals moved. What does this step determine?
Whether the potential cause of the problem is PCU/mechanical, powered rudder or EFAS/SYD
Maximum spoiler deflection using the speed brake lever is __________ degrees.
60
A speed brake lever position of less than _____ degrees is not recommended due to a tendency to over control at these settings.
40
If EFAS is inoperative, VMCG can increase by as much as ____ KIAS.
25
If you experience an unschedule rudder deflection, after S1, you should immediately __________________.
turn off the rudder power
The _________ elevator tabs improve control characteristics by reducing the tendency to over control at higher speeds.
inboard (servo)
Prior to performing the Flap and Speed Brake Warning Horn check, ensure the _________ are fully extended.
leading edge flaps
After an unscheduled rudder deflection, EFAS and SYD turn off as a direct result of __________________.
turning off the rudder power
Secondary flight controls are powered by __________________.
various means
After turning off the rudder power due to an unscheduled rudder deflection, check
-
-
-
-The rudder pressure bleeds down
-The yaw damper disengages
-The EFAS disengages
If the rudder pedals didn't move during an unscheduled rudder deflection what is the possible cause?
EFAS/SYD
The main flaps operate how?
manually or hydraulically
The KC-135 displays an effect known as initial buffet. It is caused by:
airflow separation on the main wing and is an indication that you are approaching stall speed.
Approximately _____ % of the roll authority on the KC-135 comes from the spoilers.
60
What directly affects induced drag?
Ground effect
If gusts are present, the takeoff and climbout speeds are increased. For heavy gross weights, if the flap retraction schedule airspeed approaches the flap placard speeds, use the flap placard speed minus ____ knots as the flap retraction speed.
5
Stall speed increases as bank angle increases. What are the increases to stall speed in percentages for given bank angles?
15° AOB
30° AOB
45° AOB
2%
7%
19%
(Since during takeoff we have only a 11% stall margin (flaps 20°), it's easy to see why bank angle is limited)
30° Flap setting for takeoff provides for a better _____________________.
close-in obstacle avoidance
A result of over rotation on take off is the __________________ may use a higher angle of attack as the basis for the ________________.
RGA computer
climbout profile
High speed buffet begins around ______ Mach. It is also the speed that mach tuck begins.
0.875
Dive recovery is done by extending the speed brakes ________ to retarding the throttles to idle. This will cause a pitch up, which helps counter the mach tuck.
prior
What flap setting provides for the best stall airspeed margin?
20° (11%)
High speed buffet can be characterized as:
flow disruptions caused by shock waves on the main wing
You have been exploring high speed flight with the aircraft at high altitude. You have been trimming nose down as you accelerate to feel high speed buffet. Now, the aircraft wants to descend and the trim required is nose up. What is happening?
The center of lift has shifted, causing mach tuck.
You just messed up the approach to landing and just as the aircraft was about to touch down, you relaxed back pressure on the yoke, the nose started down, the aircraft dropped onto the runway and bounced back into the air. You're about 20 feet above the runway! What should you do now?
Increase thrust, hold the landing attitude, and either fly away from the runway or land, if the situation is safe to do so.
You are flying about 4000 feet above the correct max range altitude for your heavyweight aircraft. You have to do it to get the route you want to England. You get a request to slow down (from ATC) and reduce the power a bit, tell the copilot, "you've got it," and check off for the latrine. As you come back uphill into the cockpit you feel a bit of buffeting and the autopilot suddenly disengages-the aircraft pitches nose down. What do you hope the copilot will do?
Immediately increase power and accelerate the aircraft to 0.6 AOA.
Your power rudder system isn't operating normally and the SYD is inoperative. You are at cruise altitude and have slowed because of ATC flow restrictions. The aircraft seems to be unstable due to some turbulence. What is happening, and what can you do?
Dutch roll-use lateral controls only to correct
Flying faster than the charred approach speeds is commonly thought to add a "safety pad". Flying as little as 6 knots fast on final can result in increased flare distances of as much as _______ feet (even more when using less than flaps 50.
1000
Normal takeoff calculations are computed based on ____ engine performance up to S1, an outboard engine failure at S1, and continuing the takeoff with ______ engines set at the original TRT setting. Your main concern if you experience an engine malfunction or failure during takeoff is:
4
3
maintaing control of the aircraft, not deciding to keep on the ground or take it airborne. S1 is a decision that has already been made for you.
Define VMCG and VMCA
VMCG: Minimum air speed at which the airplane, while on the ground, can lose an outboard engine and maintain directional control with remaining engines at the N1 setting for takeoff (TRT).
VMCA:
The minimum speed at which an outboard engine can be lost and straight line directional control maintained utilizing full rudder deflection, not more than 5 degrees of bank, and with the three remaining engines set at the thrust setting for takeoff. VMCA will never be greater than takeoff speed.
Over stressing the vertical fin can occur with the rudder in the high pressure range when airspeed is above _______ KIAS.
230
You are the pilot flying making a takeoff and have passed S1 when you hear an odd sound and the aircraft begins to yaw. Your first action should be _______________.
stop the yaw with rudder
The amount of deflection of the rudder is related to several factors, one of which is how far you displace the pedal by pressing on it. What are some other factors?
Airspeed and Hydraulic pressure
During takeoff planning, what can you do to reduce control difficulties should an engine fail?
Use the lowest allowable thrust.
At or above S1, apply _________ and __________ corrections.
rudder
aileron
The primary navigation source for the autopilot is ______________.
vertical gyro
While in flight, you decide that you want to switch the pilot's primary heading reference source from INU2 to INU1. What screen would you use to do this?
config 2/3 page
MMR 1 is powered by ______ and is cooled by a fan which receives power from _________. MMR2 is powered by ______ and is cooled by a fan which receives power from _______.
TR2
Gen 1
TR1
CIPS
The MMR includes receivers for:
(5)
ILS, MLS, GPS, VOR, Marker beacon
The GPS receivers inside the MMR are ______________ and the GPS receivers inside the EGIs are __________. MMR1 and EGI1 share the ______ antenna on the top of the aircraft, while EGI2 and MMR2 share the ______ antenna.
commercial
military
FWD
AFT
The selective availability/antispoofing (SA/AS) is only available on _________ GPS receivers and can be installed on either or both _____. You can find out which EGIs have the SA/AS installed by going to the ___________ page. SA/AS can receive ___ code or ___ code signals and is used if the __________ clear/acquisition (C/A) signals are shut down in areas involved in conflict.
military
EGIs
start2, nav/init
P
Y
civilian
The 6 independent nav solutions available for the pilot and copilot steering functions are:
INU1, INU2, INU1/GPS, INU2/GPS, GPS1/A/H, GPS2/A/H
The __________ solutions are NOT approved for cilvil airspace requirements. DO NOT use them for primary navigation when you are flying in _____ airspace, unless all ____ GPS units are unavailable.
INU only
RNP
4
True or False: GPS/A/H solutions can be used in RNP airspace.
True
You are flying in RNP airspace using the GPS/A/H navigation solution. Suddenly you get a malfunction alert that you've lost all of your GPS signals. What should you do next?
INU/GPS
(INU only is not correct because INU/GPS uses the most recently collected GPS data to determine position during a GPS failure. The GPS/A/H solution cannot provide any position info without a functioning GPS).
The standard setup for steering solutions is _________. __________ serve as secondary solutions.
INU/GPS
GPS/A/H
EGI1 uses a ____ channel unit, while EGI2 uses a ____ channel unit. Both are __________ GPS receivers. The commercial (MMR) GPS receivers are ____ channel units.
12
5
military
12
The TACAN AN/ARN-118(V) radio operating range varies between ____ and _____ miles, depending on altitude.
12
275
You are flying with the TACAN in T/R mode and notice that your system is receiving a garbled ID signal. What should you do?
Disregard both range and bearing information.
If there is a difference between you flight plan (database waypoint info) and your paper copy flight plan, the __________ takes precedence.
paper copy
The max difference allowed between database course and published course is ____ degrees, and the distances match within ____ NM for a GPS non-precision (overlay) approach, and ____ NM for an RNAV approach.
5
0.3
0.1
A predictive RAIM check must be accomplished ____ before ETA or ETD for terminal GPS operations.
15
You can check predictive RAIM (P-RAIM) on the active flight plan by selecting APPR P-RAIM on the ____________ page.
fpln edit 2/2
The Flight Management Function (FMF), which is hosted in the Integrated Processing Centers (IPCs), performs continuous RAIM on what 2 nav systems?
The designated pilot's selected navigation solution (whether EGI or MMR), and the commercial (MMR) GPS.
The Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) function will detect a faulty satellite and exclude it. FDE is a requirement on all ____ channel GPS units, and as such is found on ______, and both _____ receivers.
12
EGI1
MMR
If Actual Nav Performance (ANP) becomes greater than Required Nav Performance (RNP) while the FMS is the primary navigation source, _____________ will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the HSI if in the oceanic, enroute, and terminal phases of flight. If in approach phase, the flag will be _____.
yellow flag
red
To sequence the FMS to the Missed Approach waypoint during an approach, what 3 things can you do?
-Pickle if you have MISSED APPR is selected for the go-around mode
-Go DIR to the missed approach waypoint
-If AUTO is selected at LSK 5 on the fpln page, it will auto sequence after reaching the VDP
True or False: One of the goals of CNS/ATM is to fit more aircraft into the same amount of airspace.
True
Heading and attitude, as provided by the INUs, display on the MFDs at the ___________ positions.
pilot's and copilot's (not the navigator's)
On the CBT question that shows nav system status page, it asks, "At which LSK can you find the status of INU1?". The answer is "LSK2" which is "GO EGI1"
-
What buttons on the IACP would you receive VHF-NAV audio?
VOR1, VOR2
You are operating the TACAN in T/R mode and notice that one audio ID signal is clear, but the second one is garbled. What does this mean?
The aircraft is receiving range info from one, and audio ID from another.
The FMF performs the RAIM calculations using the designated pilot's navigation solution and:
(3 more)
**be careful on the test, this is a "Select all that apply"
-the civil continuous RAIM result
-the commercial GPS solution form the MMRs
-the blended navigation solution from the EGIs
What are some possible responses to a "√plt anp" annunciation in the annunciation line on the CDU?
(3)
**Select all that apply**
-Check the autopilot and flight director configuration
-Notify ATC that an RNP containment alert has been raised
-Crosscheck the nav solution against other nav solutions
If the command bars are unreliable, the ____ flag will indicate so.
FD
The radio altimeter decision height will be set to _________ for the approach being flown.
HAT or HAA
When the airflow around the AOA probe varies as in a sideslip, the pilot and copilot AOA indicators operate ____________ and indicate __________ readings.
independently
different
The radio altimeter indicates _____________ only and should not be used as the primary decision height altitude indication.
absolute altitude
The mode that provides a command for intercepting and tracking a localizer beam and glideslope path is the _________ mode.
APPR AUTO
In the AC-CL mode, after the flaps are retracted above 16.5 degrees, the command bars command a pitch with transitions to a ________________________.
constant speed climb
If either the pilot’s or copilot’s angle of attack transmitter is inoperative, the two amber ____________________ lights (one on each pilot’s instrument panel) will illuminate, but will not indicate which of the two transmitters is faulty.
RGA FAIL INOPERATIVE
When the primary navigation source is not FMS, always set the FD mode selector to ______ or _______ before changing radio frequency to a new station or switching radio navigation
HDG
GYRO
Normalized AOA means AOA is displayed in ____________ by the pointer on a 0 to 1.0 scale.
percent of lift
The INU-1 and INU-2 provide __________________ to the pilot’s and copilot’s HSI.
heading information
The HDG flag in view indicates an invalid ___________.
compass
TACAN, FMS, or ADF, VOR#1, or VOR#2 information on either H.S.I. is displayed by the _______________.
bearing pointer
During turning, accelerating, or decelerating while taxiing, do not set the flight director mode selector switch to the _____ position.
RGA
A momentary depression of the remote slew on the yoke causes the heading marker to move in ___________ increments.
one degree
When the aircraft is out of the capture range of the localizer, selecting ___________ causes the command bars to direct a ____ degree localizer intercept.
APPR MAN
30
The capture point for an ILS localizer course when using the NAV/LOC or APPROACH AUTO modes of the FD-109 system is approximately 1.5 to 3 degrees, the _______ dot on the HSI scale.
outer
Two sets must be separated by ____ channels to use the A/A mode of the TACAN.
63
The command bars display a ___ degree wings level pitch up command when the RGA pushbutton switches are actuated for a go-around.
7
_______ and _________ RGA pushbutton switches should be actuated just prior to reaching _______ speed. * (Vrot-10 is the target)
Pilot
copilot
Vrot
Constant airspeed commands cannot be displayed by the _______________ on the ADI.
command bars
Depress the _________ light or the ______________ light to extinguish the COMPAR WARNING light.
MSTR DISC
COMPAR WARNING
In the AC-CL mode, the RGA system is programmed to command a nosedown pitch change during climbout before flap retraction at a rate of ________ every _______ seconds.
1 degree
6 to 7
The airplane rotation for takeoff will ___________ in order to actuate the RGA pushbutton switch.
not be delayed
The command bars will not display if:
-
-
-
-
-FD master switch is off
-The mode selector is in GYRO
-The airplane is in excessive attitude
-FD flag displayed on ADI
On the FD control panel, the manual pitch knob AND altitude hold switch will only function if the mode selector is:
-
-
-
-HDG
-NAV/LOC
-APPR AUTO (prior to glideslope capture)
The comparator warning monitor panel has 8 annunciators, 5 warning, 3 monitors. When will the light illuminate for the following warnings:
-GLIDESLOPE:
-LOC:
-RADIO ALTM:
-COMP:
-RGA:
-MSTR DISC:
-GLIDESLOPE: when either side is more than 1/2 dot different for more than 2 seconds
-LOC: when either side is more than 1/3 dot different for more than 2 seconds
-RADIO ALTM: when either radio altimeter is off for more than 2 seconds
-COMP: when either compass on the HSI is off for more than 4 seconds
-RGA: when there has been a 3 degree pitch error for more than 2 seconds on either side
-MASTER DISC: when power to the comparator warning monitor circuit is lost or if a failure occurs in any of the monitored subsystems
Within ___ knots of rotation _______________ will actuate, or "pickle" the ________________.
10
both pilots
RGA button
How do you properly accomplish the following step in the Interior Inspection checklist step?
Interior Lights - Checked and set
Press TEST RESET switch and check COMP WARN lights and comparator monitor warning lights.
Press and hold the TEST RESET button. All lights except the RGA light should illuminate immediately. The RGA light should illuminate after a short delay.
The primary components of the AN/ARC-164 are:
-
-
-
-
RX/TX (There are 2 rx's, 1 main and 1 guard)
Ant
Control Panel
CIPHONY control panel
The RX/TX can tune UHF frequencies in the range of _______ to ___________ MHz. There are _______ frequencies available in step of ______ MHz. There are ______ preset channels available.
225.0
399.975
7000
0.025
20
True or False: Secure communications for COM2 and COM3 radios are provided by the ciphony control panel.
False. COM1 is the only radio that can be encrypted.
COM1 is powered by the _____________ bus.
switched aux DC
(Can operate radio with just battery power)
When the AN/ARC-164 MNL-PRESET-GRD switch is set to GRD, the
-
-
guard rx is disabled
main rx is tuned to 243.0
When 2 UHF sets in the aircraft are tuned to approximately the same frequency _____________ may be received in the other set.
distorted transmissions
The VHF/UHF radio set control is ___________ used to control the VHF/UHF radios and ____________ be used unless there is an problem with the ________.
not normally
shouldn't
CDU
When pressing LSKs 1-4 to tune an airport frequency, what happens after the frequency is tuned to the radio? (In terms of the CDU page)
Stays on the same page.
How do you know whether the frequency listed in CHAN is AM or FM?
If the frequency listed is FM, the space after the numbers is blank. For AM, an "AM" indicator will be displayed after the numbers.
What happens when you press LSK 5 or 6 on com radio 1/2 page with nothing in the scratchpad? (Home screen for COM)
The radio will recall and set the previously set frequency.
The ZERO (PULL) position on the mode selector of the Radio Set Control (RSC, or box on the overhead panel) will clear data from ________ and __________________.
presets
all electronic protection parameters (HAVE QUICK, Secure Voice)
A "M" displayed in brackets on the Presets LSK means:
the frequency in CHAN is a manually entered frequency.
What is the meaning of home state?
The interphone status after a functional change has been completed.
Once you select a function, how much time are you allowed to make an adjustment before the ADIS returns to the home state?
6 seconds
What will cause a BIT to be accomplished?
Applying power
A 2 sec power interruption
Pressing the BIT push button
What indications show that you are monitoring COM1?
The audio COM1 LED is illuminated
What message indicates a successful BIT check?
PASS
If any of the keys are depressed for more than ____ seconds, a ______________ message will be displayed.
35
STCK KEY
Which of the IACP's has no backup partner?
Boom operator (forward station)
When operating in emergency mode, which radio is hardwired to the copilot's IACP?
COM2
When operating in emergency mode, which radio is hardwired to the pilot's IACP?
COM1
You are at a station other than the boom operator's and attempt to manually enter the BU mode by a short press of the EMG push button. What does it mean if your IACP shows the message XSIDE BU and the EMG push button status indicator blinks for and exit time out period?
Your partner is in the BU mode
How do you activate the backup mode?
Press the EMG button for a short press
One of the buttons on your IACP has been stuck for more than 35 seconds. What kind of message would you see?
STCK KEY
In an airborne digital inter phone system, which component integrates all of the signals?
Combined Audio Interface Unit (CAIU)
The Local Interphone Control System (LCL ICS), permits localized intercom communications between __________ within a __________.
stations
group
To initiate normal intercom communications with another operator, which button would you press on the IACP?
ICS
What do you need to do to select emergency mode from the IACP?
Press EMG for a long press
There are ___ Crew Regulator Units on the airplane. They are suitable for routine use up to ________ feet and for emergency use up to _________ feet.
9
42,000
50,000
The source of oxygen in the KC-135 primary and auxiliary systems is __________ oxygen.
gaseous
The primary system shutoff valve ail be safety wired in the full ______________ position during normal operation.
counterclockwise/open
There are ___ portable oxygen bottle assemblies. There are also ___ brackets for additional bottles to be added.
8
2
The MA-1 portable oxygen bottle assembly consists of what 3 things?
A-21 pressure demand regulator
A-6 oxgen cylinder
Carrying harness
The Emergency Passenger Oxygen System (EPOS) can be used as a source of oxygen by the crew when movement about the aircraft is necessary for crew duties, except ___________________.
passenger monitoring
The purpose of the Aircrew Eye Respiratory Protection (AERP) is to:
protect aircrew members from toxic chemical exposure
When in flight, if the primary system shows a pressure below 100 psi, you must:
open the auxiliary system shutoff valve.
The primary and auxiliary system will be serviced:
as determined by the AC
The service panel consists of:
-
-
An oxygen filler valve
A pressure gage
The oxygen FLOW indicator indicates ___________.
normal flow of oxygen
With the regulator diluter lever set to NORMAL, the regulator delivers:
-
-
-
-100% oxygen at approximately 30,000 ft cabin pressure altitude
-A varying mixture of air an oxygen depending on altitude
-100% air at sea level
True or False: On regulators other than the CRU-73A, if the oxygen supply lever is OFF, and the diluter lever is in NORMAL, the crew member will be breathing cabin air only.
True
The 4 positions of the altitude selector knob on the MA-1 portable oxygen bottle are as follows. Describe each position.
-NORM:
-30M:
-42M:
-EMER:
-NORM: Regulator operates in demand mode, supplying O2 only on demand. It is used up to FL300
-30M: O2 is supplied under slight pressure and is used between FL300 and FL420
-42M: O2 is supplied at a higher positive pressure and is used between FL420 and FL450
-EMER: O2 is supplied at a still higher positive pressure and is used at altitudes higher than FL450
True or False: The A-21 pressure-demand regulator regulates portable oxygen bottle pressure delivered to the mask.
True
True or False: The MA-1 regulator supplies 100% oxygen, but only when the altitude selector knob is set to EMER.
False
True or False: A positive lock is provided on the MA-1 portable oxygen bottle selector knob.
False
Which altitude selector knob position supplies the highest positive pressure?
EMER
What are you checking for when you set the emergency toggle lever to TEST MASK and hold your breath?
Proper mask fit and serviceable hoses and connectors
Oxygen pressure on the MA-1 portable oxygen bottle should not be permitted to drop below ____.
50 psi
Prior to servicing portable oxygen bottles, you should ensure that what are free of oil and grease?
Oxygen cylinder filler port and oxygen recharger outlet
Each crew member shall use supplemental oxygen anytime cabin altitude exceeds ________ ft.
10,000
The copilot will initiate oxygen checks at what time intervals when cabin altitudes are:
-10,000-25,000?
-Above 25,000?
15 min
5 min
If the aircraft loses cabin pressure, the pilot must initiate an immediate descent to lowest practical altitude, preferable below ________.
18,000
If any occupant lacks functioning oxygen equipment, the pilot must descend to maintain an altitude of _________ or less.
13,000
A functioning system and mask located within arm's reach, with regulator set to 100% and ON describes what condition?
Readily available
Wear a helmet with an oxygen mask attached to one sided, or have available an approved quick-donning/sweep-on mask properly adjusted and positioned describes what condition?
Immediately available
At a flight altitude of 26,000 ft, when performing crew duties on the flight deck, the boom operator must have oxygen _____________.
readily available
After setting the oxygen regulator for emergency use, you should:
inform the pilot immediately, as this reduces the oxygen supply duration
The oxygen pressure gage indicates oxygen pressure at _____________.
the regulator
When the emergency oxygen toggle over is set to EMERGENCY, the regulator supplies ______________.
100% oxygen under positive pressure
The oxygen regulator is suitable for routine use up to __________ feet and for emergency use up to __________ feet.
42,000
50,000
During the oxygen preflight, set the regulator diluter level to NORMAL OXYGEN. Hold your breath and check for no flow around the mask. The blinker should be ______. A ______ blinker indicates a leak.
black
white
If the primary system falls below _____ psi, open the auxiliary system shutoff valve for continued operation.
100
What displays allow you to use the IHC free cursor?
-
-
-
-
HDG MAP
N MAP
MAP ARC
TACTICAL
The limits for IMFD overlays are:
- ____ total for naiads, fixes and airports
- ____ total legs for MOAs and SUA
50
51
When displaying WPT ALTS in the BKGND, DCLTR page, what does and A or B denote when attached to the end of an altitude? Ex:4000A or 20000B
It's an above or below restriction than can be displayed on the IMFD by selecting WPT ALTS on the declutter menu.
The altitude scale on the PROFILE overlay is a function of the __________________ of the ___________ mode. It represents ________ ft of altitude with the large tick marks.
horizontal range
HDG MAP
10,000
What CDU keys should not be used to compose a free text message?
Slash (/) or any CDU function key. Ex: IFF, NAV, ect
SATCOM communication will be lost when exceeding ____ AOB.
30
What is the purpose of the slew control on the IHC?
To move the cursor between and through menus.
What does the color green signify on the IMFD?
Data that has been automatically filled in
What are 3 types of cursors available on the IMFD?
Button Cursor
Free Cursor
Menu Cursor
In which situation would you use the free cursor?
When you are using a stick map display
From the CPDLC page, how do you activate the free text mode?
Bring up the MODE menu and select FREE TEXT
What ways will the IMFD notify you of an ATC message?
-You will hear a chime
-You will see an ATC MSG, in amber, on the IMFD mode bar
-You will see an ATC MSG, in amber, at LSK 6R on the CPDLC main page
-The CPDLC menu will pop up whenever you're viewing a stick map or performance data IMFD display
On a HDG MAP display, how much greater is the value of the solid, outer ring range than the selected value on the inner, dashed ring?
2 times greater
When the TEST button on the MFD control panel is pushed in and held for more than 5 seconds, what happens?
The radio altimeter test starts. While holding the button in, the RA flag appears and the altitude counts up to approximately 100 feet (both on the bottom right corner of the ADI)
When power is first applied by the FMS power switch, allow ___ minutes warmup time for the temperatures above _________, and ____ minutes warmup time for temps from ____ to ____. Note, manufacturer's specs only go down to ____.
2
freezing
5
-15°C/5°F
0°C/32°F
5°F
What are the 5 HSI modes (or base displays) to select using the MFD control panel (MCP) mode knob?
HSI, HSI ARC, MAP ARC, IMFD, WXR or TERR
TCAS can be displayed on which base displays?
-
-
-
-MAP ARC
-Tactical (&%^$!, it doesn't list tactical as a base display option!)
-HSI ARC
What base displays can TERR or WXR be displayed?
-
-
MAP ARC
HSI ARC
What color is the primary source course arrow displayed as on the HSI? Secondary? Bearing pointer?
White
Magenta
Cyan
How can you tell what the primary source and secondary source is when looking at the ADI and HSI?
Bottom right hand corner on both displays what nav source is selected in white letters. The secondary is displayed in the bottom left corner of the HSI in magenta.
What happens when you press the DIRECT knob in for more than 2 seconds?
The primary and secondary sources and courses are swapped.
What does the CRS 1/2 button on the MCP do? How do you know what is being controlled by looking at the HSI?
It changes what source or course will be controlled when using the SOURCE or CRS knobs. If the secondary source or course is being controlled or changed, a magenta box will appear around the secondary source in the bottom right corner of the HSI.
What are the 5 data points that can be displayed on the bottom right corner of the HSI, under the primary source display?
GS
TAS
TTG
ET (elapsed time from weight off wheels)
Off
If the FMS is the primary nav source, what 3 things will occur when you press the HDG SYNC knob?
HDG bug will slew to current ac heading
The FMS heading bug will display
The "FMS" source will change to "FHDG" on the ADI and HSI
What will happen if you press the "<-" button on the MCP?
The bearing pointer nav source will change. The source can be seen in cyan in the bottom right portion of the HSI display.
What will happen if you press the ADI/PFD button on the MCP?
The ADI will cycle between normal ADI display to a Primary Flight Display (PFD), which combines both the HSI and ADI on a single display.
In what preset increments will pressing the DH knob display?
2000, 1000, 500, 250
*When taking review questions quiz, or even the end of block test, make sure you check the secondary source for the box, AND whether the question is a "Select All That Apply", before submitting answer.
-
On which MFD(s) is a turn-slip indicator attached?
Both pilot and copilot ADIs
In what increments will the RA be displayed at the following altitudes:
2500-1000 feet:
1000-100 feet:
Below 100 feet:
50 feet
10 foot
5 foot
Can you use the DH displayed on the ADI as the priary means for defining the the DH or MDA?
No. Unless the approach is a published radio altitude approach.
When will the ATT or attitude miscompare flag display on the the ADI?
When there is more than 4° pitch or 5° roll difference for more than .5 seconds between the left and right seat attitude sources.
The decision height annunciator (large amber DH left of center on the ADI) is removed from the display when the aircraft is at least ________ above the decision height setting.
10 feet
If you are at 1200 feet AGL and descending, your radio altimeter will be incrementing in:
50 foot increments
Which speed mode indicator appears below the speed deviation scale when the speed is relative to AOA?
SPD
When will the runway symbol appear on the ADI and when will it begin to rise towards the airplane symbol?
It will appear if the primary course is localizer, back-course localizer, or FMS approach mode. It will rise when the radio altimeter reaches 200 feet on descent.
What increments are displayed on the ADI for bank angle?
10, 20, 30, 45, 60
What pitch is indicated by the dot below the 10° pitch index on the ADI?
8°, to aid in climbout
On the vertical deviation scale on the right side of the ADI, in what increments are the dots for both LOC and FMS?
For LOC the scale pointer is a magenta trapezoid and is in 0.25° increments.
For FMS the scale pointer is a 4 point white star and each dot represents 500 feet deviation in the enroute or terminal modes. It is a 0.35° deviation in the approach mode.
The rate of turn indicator on the bottom of the ADI indicates ____ degrees per second for 1 dot and ____ per second for 2 dots.
1.5 (1/2 standard rate turn)
3 (standard rate turn)
At what bank angle and pitch angles will the ADI declutter all info except pitch, bank scales and horizon? When will the ADI be restored?
+65° of bank
+30° or -20° pitch
ADI will restore when aircraft is recovered to 5 degrees less than the previously listed limits. Ex 60° of bank.
An amber GS indicator will appear on the right side of the ADI if glideslope indications differ by more than a _____ dot. An amber LOC indicator will appear at the bottom right portion of the ADI if the localizer indications differ by more than a _____ dot.
1/2
1/3
The Standby Attitude Indicator (SAI) will function for ____ minutes after a total power loss to the device.
9
Each dot on the HSI primary course deviation scale represents what amount of course deviation for VOR or TACAN? Localizer? FMS?

0.75°
2 NM oceanic, .5 NM terminal, 0.15 NM approach
Is the normal heading reference on the HSI in magnetic or true north?
Mag
The DH on the ADI can be set to a HAT or HAA of ____ to _______ feet.
0
2500
What are the visual indications that commanded pitch or roll is invalid?
A FD flag appears
The command bars are removed from view (pink wings!)
Which button and knob are used to toggle between primary and secondary sources and set the desired secondary source on the HSI?
CRS 1/2; SOURCE knob
The main topics of concentration for the CDU basics are:
(8)
-Names of CDU keys
-Names of specific lines on the CDU
-CDU symbols
-Operation of the CLR key
-Overview of the shortcut, dedicated page and function access keys
-FMS system architecture, including bus structure, attitude and heading sources, and system power
-Database structure and data loader and PCMCIA card operations
-Waypoint entry formats
How many DTU USB Interface Panels are located at the Nav station?
2
How many flight plans can the USB memory key store?
50
What is the max number of waypoints each flight plan can have?
200
When should you remove the USB memory key?
**Check all that apply
Before leaving the aircraft
At the end of the flight
When required
Each DTU USB Interface Panel has one USB port displayed as what card slot on the start 4 mission page?
(A, B, C, or D?)
C
Which of the following keys accesses database and data loader info? (IDX, MSN, INAV or FPLN?)
IDX
What CDU page allows you to ERASE an active flight plan?
Under IDX, Start 5 fpln/load page
Describe what the following 8 symbols mean:
[ ]

:
*

---
→ (inward arrow)
← (outward arrow)
[ ] Indicates you can enter data
√ Check whatever is indicated
← (outward arrow) Accesses the indicated page
* Function is on, enabled, or in process
: Toggles between various selections
→ (inward arrow) Selects or enables the indicated function
↕ Indicates the pages may be scrolled in the respective direction
--- Indicates no data or invalid data
The annunciation line on the CDU is where in relation to the LSKs?
Between LSK3 and 4 on the left side and LSK7 and 8 on the right
What do arrows pointing away from titles mean?
Pressing the LSK will access the page indicated by the label.
Which CDU key will allow you to store a waypoint as the aircraft passes over it?
MARK
Describe what the following keys functions are?
-IFF
-STR
-FPLN
-PSN
-IFF Incorporates ID, Friend or Foe functionality
-STR Accesses info on selected navigation sources, including course and heading
-FPLN Displays current, future, and history waypoints
-PSN Accesses the page containing the selected present position and current environmental info
Describe the primary functions of the following Function Access keys:
-EDIT
-IDX
-MSN
-INAV
-STAT
-EDIT: Access to AR patterns, holding patterns, alternate flight plans
-IDX: Access to startup functions, power application, navigation configuration functions
-MSN: Access to pages congaing W/B and FSAS functions
-INAV: Access to pages that monitor navigation sources
-STAT: Access to the status of many components
Which key allows you to access functions related to your flight plan? (We're not asking about the key that shows you the waypoints in order - FPLN)
(INAV, EDIT, STR, or IDX?)
EDIT
Which of the following performs the major monitoring and control functions for the FMS?
a. FSAS bus
b. Flight management bus
c. Embeddded GPS (EGI)
d. Integrated Processing Center (IPC)
D ( System architecture diagram is useful in determining answer)
Select the true statements from the choices below.
**Select all that apply
a. The IPC is bus controller on the flight management bus, the FSS bus, and the EGI bus.
b. The IPC is bus controller on the flight management bus and the EGI bus.
c. The FSAS is bus controller on the FSAS bus.
d. The CDU is bus controller on the flight management bus.
b, and c.
(Again, use the diagram)
If an attitude source miscompare occurs, a __________ will appear on the ADI.
yellow ATT flag
What key is used to access the database and data loader information?
IDX
You are about to load your flight plan during preflight. It's a long mission and you have PCMCIA cards installed in all four data loader slots. According to the CDU, which one will you be copying from?
(The CDU says "DLDR SRC:DLDR2" on LSK2 and "*CARD A CARDLBL-A" on LSK3)
Card A from data loader 2.
What would be the most likely source of data if you needed to access a different anchor patter that was in your original flight plan?
RFL database on the IPC
If DL:OFF is selected on the config 1/3 page and HF1 is in HFDL mode, the HF SILENT function will be ______________. However, if any HF radio is in the ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) mode, the DL:OFF selection will _______________.
turned on for the HF1 radio
will not automatically turn on the HF SILENT function.
What does the HF SILENT:ON selection do? When should SILENT be set to ON?
The ALE function of the radio will scan and receive channels but will not respond to ALE calls or transmit automatically. However, normal HF transmissions by the PTT button will not be affected.
On the ground or when air refueling
True or False: You must select SILENT:OFF to allow normal HF voice transmission and reception.
False
You're on a flight across the pond and need to talk to TACC using an HF phone patch. Where would you find the freq for this patch?
FIH, section B
For SELCAL operations, squelch should be set to ______.
POS (positive)
What are the possible choices for AUD on the SELCAL chan page?
VOICE or DATA
On the SELCAL chan page, what options are there for SQ?
POS, 1, 2, 3
If you are planning to fly a VOR/DME approach, what consideration would you have to plan for when setting up your NAV frequencies in the CDU?
Setting the DME pair frequency into the NAV radio page
The MMR includes receivers for what 4 types of nav signals?
GPS, glideslope, VOR/localizer, marker beacon
For normal ops, the ARC-210 radio set control should _____________.
remain off.
Which radio has High Frequency Datalink (HFDL) capability?
HF1
Which mode would you select to manually tune an HF radio?
ALE MAN
An "@" symbol between the waypoint number and the identifier indicates what? What does the waypoint look like on the map?
-It is a "fly-over" waypoint. It will not sequence until you fly over the way point.
-4 point star with a circle
What is the default sequence mode?
AUTO
All earlier history waypoints are marked by a ____.
#
Waypoint attributes:
H, V, O, R, S, M, T, N, I, P
H-Holding pattern waypoint
V-Waypoint has a specific altitude assigned to it
O-Obrit fix (ARCP) of an AR pattern
R-STAR waypoint
S-SID waypoint
M-Missed approach waypoint
T-Required Time of Arrival (RTA) waypoint
N-Ancor fix of AR pattern
I-Intercept solution for a moving target
P-Pattern waypoint (not related to AR)
If you entered an altitude block in the scratchpad as FL190/FL250, how would the FMS enter the altitudes on data line 1?
FL190A/FL250B
What does BLND WND on LSK 3 in the fpln b, wpt [ ] page indicate?
The FMS will make calculations from an appropriate blending of planned and actual winds, depending on the proximity of the waypoint.
On fpln c, wet [ ] page, how would you find out if you're early or late?
Toggle ETA display on data line 3
What does a checkmark indicate on fpln a page?
There is an altitude constraint problem, the specified climb or descent cannot be accomplished with the indicated altitude constraints.
What is the difference between AUTO and MAN sequencing?
AUTO will lead turn the sequencing, MAN will not sequence at all.
What is a "." used for when preceding an entered waypoint? What about "/"?
It is used for inserting published airway waypoints between 2 existing flight plan waypoints.
A "/" is prefaced on a user defined label for a waypoint. Ex: coords are entered into flight plan, and you want to label that waypoint.
What are the 2 ways you can perform a direct to?
DIR key and selecting waypoint or pressing the CRS knob.
What are 2 ways you can exit a hold using the CDU?
On hold fpln PPSN page, press LSK 8 EXIT HOLD. Or perform a direct-to to a waypoint other than the holding fix.
What are 2 ways you can access the hold page to view or modify holding parameters?
On the fpln page, select any waypoint that has an "H" attribute indicated on the right side of the screen
On the patterns page, select LSK 8 HOLD
The <<orbit active>> message on fpln d page indicates that you've entered _________________ and the FMS is directing you to capture the appropriate leg.
protected airspace region
With RDVZ selected on the fpln d page, what will the FMS direct the aircraft to do?
The airplane will continue on outbound leg until it is time to turn in front of the receiver rolling out at the designated LEAD distance. At that time you'll toggle to TRACK.
If available, what selections must be made to define a SID for your departure airport before inserting it into the flight plane?
Origin (ORIG) airport
SID name
Runway
Transition
What happens if you changed runways on the sids menu in FPLN?
Only the appropriate waypoints for the new runway will be changed in the flight plane, as long as the origin remains the same. If you changed to a new airport for the SID, the departure procedures that did not match would be removed.
The alternate flight plan acts as ________________ when loading from a data card or USB key. Then you copy the alternate into the active flight plan.
holding area
Selecting which LSK would be the first step in saving your active flight plan to a data card?
LSK 5 COPY FPLN
Which LSK would display the alternate flight plan showing the waypoints in the order they would be flown?
LSK 2 LEGS
What are 2 ways to create a Markpoint?
Press the MRK button at the bottom of the CDU
Using the cursor on the IMFD, slew to the waypoint you want to store and press SELECT. The mark point will be stored ad also entered into the scratchpad.
If you receive <<no raim>> or <<no appr raim>> on the CDU, what does it mean?
Don't shoot the GPS approach. The accuracy of your GPS navigation solution is suspect.
How would you enter a line as a user boundary?
Enter a minimum of 2 points, followed by a blank position.
What does the APPR P-RAIM function do?
Predicts whether or not the satellite monitoring function will be available at a place and time you specify
What must be specified to define a SID for KLTS before it can be entered in the flight plan?
Runway
SID name
Transition if available
What types of approaches can be selected or defined from the FMS APPR page?
GPS, visual and tactical
What is the benefit of entering a DELAY time and an estimated time of departure (ETD) on the refuel c page at LSKs 5 and 8?
Estimated time of arrival (ETA) calculations for future waypoints will be more accurate if a DELAY time and ETD are entered.
The offset is automatically recomputed when you pass the ________ waypoint. You can change the offset by entering a new value in the __________ at LSK 3. You can also manually recompute the offset by entering a ______ at LSK 3.
ARCP
brackets
dash "-"
What will the FMS direct the airplane to do when TRACK is selected on the refuel d fpln page?
Turn inbound and intercept the ARCP waypoint.
What does the INSERT ALTN function do?
Inserts the alternate flight plan in to the active flight plan
What does RAIM AVAILABLE mean on the CDU?
RAIM will be available at the place and time you specified.
The MSN key functions are:
(11)
W/B
Fuel quantity and CG
Fuel limits
FSAS performance
TOLD
Flightplan performance
Climb, Cruise, and Descent target performance
ADI remote data line
FSAS data function
Intializing FSAS
Cruise calculator
DATA key functions are:
(2)
Flightplan summary page
Flightplan ident data page
What is the purpose of the low fuel limits page?
The LOW FUEL caution light on the fuel panel will illuminate when a tank reaches the fuel quantity shown.
What is the purpose of entering options ("*OPT") on the fpln perf clb 2/4 page?
To generate target speed and thrust values on the climb performance target (perf tgt) page and remote data line on the ADI.
On the mission 1/2 page you can identify or select what data will be displayed on the ___________________.
remote data line of each pilot's ADI
On the cruise calculator page, BRC and _____ are options at LSK1.
END
On the cruise calculator page, LSK 7 says CLR. What effect will this have on this page?
It will reset the altitude in LSK 3 to the current value.
By using the DATA key, you can access distance to, ETE, ETA for:
(3)
**Select all that apply
-Your present position direct to any flight plan waypoint
-Your present position direct to any user-selected waypoint
-Your present position to any waypoint in your flight plan along the planned route
Big picture this lesson is about:
Lateral steering pages - lnav
Vertical steering pages - vnav
Time steering pages - tnav and tnav (gs)
Five available steering solutions
Postion (psn) pages
Required navigation performance (RNP) and rnp pages
CIVIL and MILITARY RNP modes
Containment alerts
Review of M3, IFF, and MARK keys
What triggers a containment alert?
ANP is greater than RNP.
In addition to INU1/GPS, what are the other steering solutions available on the pilot side?
INU2/GPS
INU1
INU2
GPS1/A/H
GPS2/A/H
*The A/H means airspeed and heading sensor inputs are used to smooth the GPS data.
Which of the GPS receivers have the capability to track the military selective availability/anti spoofing (SA/AS) signals from the GPS satellites?
EGI1 and EGI2
In order to get vertical navigation (VNAV) guidance from the FMS on the pilot or copilot vnav page, you must first:
have an altitude entered for the waypoint on the fpln a wpt page.
In order to monitor you target speed on the time navigation (tnav) steering pages, you must first
have an RTA entered on the fpln c wpt page.
The pilot and copilot rnp pages are accessed using which key?
PSN
Which key would you press to aceass the page where you can view the current wind broken down by components (tailwind, headwind, or crosswind)?
PSN
An RNP containment alert will be accompanied by a _________ message win the annunciation line of the pilot's CDU.
check pilot anp
Which RNP mode would you select in a tactical situation where GPS jamming might be a possibility?
MILITARY
The topics covered in this lesson are:
-6 available INAV functions
-12-channel and 5-channel EGIs
-Continuous RAIM
-INU solutions, including update pages
-GPS/A/H solutions
-Satellite pages
-System status pages
-Subsystem status pages
-Individual component status pages
What does continuous RAIM do?
Monitors the health of the satellites used in your navigation solution on an ongoing basis.
On the inav page for GPS1/A/H, there is a value of 0.12nm listed under DIFF INU1/GPS. What does this mean?
The difference between the GPS1/A/H reported position and the pilot-designated steering selection's position.
Why is there no ON/OFF toggle for RAIM on the GPS1/A/H inav page?
Continuous RAIM is always on for this GPS.
At the top of each inav page for each navigation solution are coordinates. What do these coordinates indicate?
The present position of the aircraft as computed by the navigation source. Ex: inav page for INU2, the coords at the top of the page are where the INU2 thinks the aircraft is.
*Don't pick the spoofer answer, "… as computed by INU2 and corrected by the amount shown by DIFF on data line 3".
Which GPS only has 5 channels?
EGI2
What are the 4 source selections available when you select UPDATE on an INU inav page?
-Pilot's designated steering solution
(will use currently selected steering solution to update INU position)
-MANUAL
(manually enter position)
-VOR/TCN
(manually entered bearing/slant range position)
-TACAN AUTO
(automatically enters bearing/slant off current TACAN)
Which steering solutions are completely compliant in civil RNP airspace (unless you receive a containment alert)?
INU1/GPS
INU1/GPS
GPS1/A/H
GPS2/A/H
What does MODE GC ALN indicate on an inav page?
Gyro compass aligning.
What does a √ symbol indicate next to any NGO system on the system status 1/2 page?
A component in the system has reported a failure and the individual component status page has not been accessed since the failure.
What will toggling the ALERT toggle to OFF do on any system status page?
Eliminates nuisance status messages for the selected system.
On the lock-zeroize page, if the IFF is not in emergency mode, pressing the IFF LSK zeroes modes _____________. If the IFF is in emergency mode, pressing the IFF LSK zeroes only the mode ____.
1, 2, 3A and 4
4
Pressing the TCAS button on the MFD Control Panel (MCP) toggles the TCAS overlay on what 2 base displays?
MAP ARC and HSI ARC (Think flying the arc, where are the other airplanes?)
**If you want to display TCAS on the IMFD, the base displays available are: TACTICAL, HDG MAP, N MAP. Use the IHC to toggle TCAS display on or off.
How does automatic dependent surveillance-address (ADS-A) operation in a datalink environment begin?
The aircraft establishes an air traffic services facilities notification (AFN) log-on to the air traffic services unit (ATSU).
Which of the following is not a type of information in the ADS-A basic reporting group?
Meteorological
The 3 types of automatic ADS contracts are:
periodic, event, demand
If you inadvertenty activated an ADS emergency contract, what must you respond with when the ATSU sends an appended "CONFIRM ADS" text message to a "CONFRIM SPEED"? **If you get it wrong, they will assume the aircraft is highjacked.
"ADS RESET"
The purpose of selective or direct interrogations is to inform ground control of what?
**Select all that apply
-Whether on the ground or inflight
-Mode 3/A code
-Altitude
-TCAS info
Extended range TCAS enlarges the normal TCAS II surveillance area to a circular area radius of approximately _____ NM
40
For traffic equipped with Mode 3A only (no mode C), ETCAS will:
track the traffic but not display it's altitude.
For traffic equipped with Mode S and TCAS II, ETCAS will:
**Select all that apply
-Track and display it's relative altitude
-Coordinate resolution advisories with the other aircraft
You are lead today and Number 2 loses its transponder. Your ETCAS will:
not track Number 2 (it will be "invisible")
What 5 components are used to display, control and operate ETCAS?
MCP
VSI
Mode S transponder
FMS CDU
MFD
The TCAS processor performs what 4 functions?
-Issues appropriate aural advisories
-Detects, tracks, and displays intruders
-Computes required vertical navigation
-Determines target range, bearing and closure rate
On the VSI, blue dotted ring indicates a radius of ____ NM from your aircraft.
2
In the normal vertical display volume setting, aircraft ± ______ feet from your aircraft are displayed.
4000
When LIM is displayed on the left side of the IMFD, what has the TCAS system done?
Limited the surveillance area because of excessive traffic density.
A solid white diamond on the TCAS display represents ___________ traffic, which is less than or equal to _______ feet AND less than or equal to ____ NM.
proximity traffic
1200
6
True or False: ETCAS cannot issue resolution advisories on no-bering intruders.
False. It can issue advisories, but cannot show their relative positions on your display.
What button do you press on the CDU to power up the IFF?
IDX
On the tcas control page of the CDU, when RNG is toggled to NORM, what is the TCAS surveillance area?
30 NM
What is on one the main purposes for setting SENS to TA on the tcas control page in the CDU?
To avoid nuisance RAs during formation flight.
What 4 things must be set correctly for TCAS to operate?
-IFF power must be ON from the master power page
-IFF must be out of standby
-TCAS sensitivity (SENS) must be out of standby
-Mode S must be on
* If "MS:OUT" is displayed on the tcas control page, Mode S is not set to ON
According to 11-2KC-135 Vol 3, the primary means of ensuring aircraft separation are:
see and avoid concept, ATC procedures
For initial preventive RA, TCAS expects you to initiate the maneuver within ____ seconds at no more than ______ G's added load factor.
5
0.25
For an increase or reversal follow-up RA, TCAS expects you to initiate the maneuver within ____ sends at no more than _____ G's added load factor.
2.5
0.35
As ****** as the ETCAS CBT was, they ask an even shittier question, one that was asked previously, but this one is an a different way…
On what base display(s) can TCAS be displayed?
**Not all are listed and it doesn't specify HSI or IMFD. View answer on this flash card for the "correct" answer for this particular CBT question. Or just pretend you never saw this steaming turd of stump the pilot garbage.
HSI ARC
MAP ARC
TACTICAL
The _____________ functions as the "brain" of the TCAS system.
TCAS processor
The ___________ vertical display volume is normally selected for descent and approach.
below
Where can the normal Mode S address for the aircraft be found?
Placard above the copilot's CDU.
On the tcas control page, when the ATC LSK is toggled to "OFF:ATC", what is the result?
Only airborne Mode S interrogations are responded to. All ATC interrogations will not.
All traffic descending below 380 feet AGL or climbing below 500 feet AGL are displayed as _______________.
non threat traffic.
Main topics covered in this lesson are:
-Master power page
-Start pages 1-5, including present position verification, initialization, and flight plan loading
-Configuration pages
-System test page organization and initiated built-in tests (IBITs)
-Erasing and zeroing FMS data and locking the CDU
-Data loader pages
-GPS selective availability/antispoofing (SA/AS) page
-Timer operation
-FROM/TO calculator
-Model aircraft
When removing power from either EGI, ensure uninterrupted pilot or copilot FMS power remains on until the system displays ____________ and ____________. Failure to power off the EGI(s) will result in ____________________.
EGI1: OFF
EGI2: OFF
airplane battery depletion
Under what condition is it not necessary to initialize the GPS using INIT GPS?
When the present position, date, and time are accurate on the start 1 psn/time page.
Why is it important to make sure FREEZE is selected on the start 1 psn/time page prior to INU alignment?
The initial position sent to the INU may not be accurate and alignment may not be possible.
What LSK on the index 1/2 page will take you to the datalink toggle? (START, DLDR LD/SV, CONFIG, GPS SA/AS?)
CONFIG
The configuration pages are use to
**Select all that apply
a. initialize the navigation sensors
b. enter a required time of arrival (RTA) for a waypoint
c. manually select alternate sources for pilot or copilot heading and attitude
d. define navigation parameter limits that, if exceeded, generate alerts on the CDU or flight displays
c. and d.
If you set a SPD ALERT, what else do you need for this alert to function?
An RTA for at least 1 waypoint in the flight plan.
CBT question asks, "What LSK would you press to access the individual component test pages for each CDU?", with a picture of the system test page. Basically it's asking what system are CDU's a subsystem of…
IMS (Integrated Management System)
Controller-Pilot Datalink Communication (CPDLC) messages are used to:
(3)
Make route changes
Make requests
Communicate with Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) controllers
*There are currently over 30 ATSUs worldwide
Match the documents to the subjects they cover.
DOCs:
1. Global Operational Data Link Document (GOLD)
2. AFMAN 11-217, Vol 3, Chapter 7
3. Aircraft Voice INMARSAT Operations Concept
4. Flight Crew Data Link Guidance for Link 2000+

SUBJECTS:
A. Combines FANS-1/A procedures for Oceanic Datalink
B. Provides the rules for using SATCOM
C. Contains AMC's vision for using data link for C2
D. Rules for datalink in European airspace
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
What document contains a comprehensive review of all datalink procedures?
Notsing! You win Notsing!!!
*Trick question - there is no single document.
What form is used for filing an international flight plan?
DD Form 1801
How do you initiate datalink communication with TACC?
Send an INIT REQ without any data entered in the message field.
What is the meaning of a REQUEST DEFERRED response?
The ground station has received your request. Expect a delay in excess of 10 minutes.
A datalink message can be sent by SATCOM, VHF, or HF. Who or what decides how it is sent?
The Communications Management Unit (CMU)
CNS/ATM replaces traditional voice communications to ATC controllers with datalink messages to ___________________.
Air Traffic Service Units (ATSUs)
What are some reasons you may not be able to make contact with an ATSU using the CPDLC message group?
-The aircraft registration is missing from you flight plan
-The ATSU does not have your flight plan
-You entered an incorrect ICAO code for the ATSU you're trying to contact
-The Form 1801 registration does not match the registration you are sending
You're using datalink while flying in the Reykjavik FIR in the North Atlantic (NAT) region. How are you expected to communicate in an emergency?
Use voice communication. (NAT ATSU's expect to be notified of emergencies by voice. If you send a CPDLC emergency message, they will try to contact you by voice.)
Who is responsible for initiating ADS position reports?
Nobody, they transmit automatically.
The AFN log-on (FLT ID) must match the:
aircraft call sign.
An appropriate downlink response to an ATC clearance is
WILCO.
The Ditching checklist calls for the use of a:
CPDLC emergency message.
What are some of the advantages of using datalink?
Clearer communication
More efficient communication
Automatic position reporting
What are 3 things you have to do when switching to a new Flight Information Region (FIR)?
-Acknowledge END SERVICE message from losing FIR with WILCO
-Complete a CPDLC radio check with gaining FIR
-Send a position report to new FIR
Where would you find PIC authorities?
11-2KC-135, Vol 3
AFI 11-202, Vol 3
According to 11-2KC-135, Vol 3, Ch 3, Flight Duty Period (FDP) is _____ hours max, Crew Duty Time (CDT) is _____ hours max for a basic crew.
*For an augmented crew (2 AC's, 1CP, 2 Booms), FDP max is _____ hours and ____________ for CDT. For all crews, _____ hours is required for crew rest prior to reporting time to fly.
16
18
24
24 hours and 45 mins
12
What may be required in an emergency? HAHAHAHAHA! Good luck.
Immediately jettison fuel to reduce gross weight.
Where would you find procedures for aircraft security?
11-2KC-135, Vol 3
Why do you think the tactics training program is coordinated among the weapons and tactics flight, training office and intelligence office?
Ensures continuity and addresses the unit's specific mission tasking.
Enroute formation consists of multiple tanker aircraft, in trail, stacked up at ______ foot intervals with ____ NM separation.
500
1
During VMC conditions, what helps maintain enroute formation?
Visual and TCAS.
What is most important during a position change?
Altitude separation
What can you use to maintain enroute formations?
TCAS
Radar
A/A TACAN
Visual station-keeping
Where do you find restricted maneuvers for the KC-135?
11-2KC-135, Vol 3
Where can you find information on formation position changes? (Also where you'd find visual station-keeping)
AFTTP 3-3.KC-135
Where can you find the normal security designation of the KC-135?
11-2KC-135, Vol 3
Where can you find delayed braking factors (DBF) and appropriate actions to take when you experience them?
11-2KC-135, Vol 3
If the modified flight plan is not modified or canceled within ____ seconds, the flashing "exec/cnx mod fp" will flash on the annunciation line.
60
You were making some edits to a modified flight plan. You then went to the tcas control page to change your range to EXT. If you select the FPLN key now, which flight plan will you access?
Modified
What happens when MOD FPLN is selected?
**Select all that apply
-The modified flight plan page is accessed
-Your active plan is copied to the modified flight plan
-The modified flight plan is activated
What colors are the following flight plans depicted as on the MFD:
To Active Waypoint
Active Flight Plan
Modified Flight Plan
Alternate Flight Plan
Magenta
White
White Dashed
Cyan
When a modified flight plan is active in the system, what uplink messages can be inserted directly into the active flight plan?
None.
You selected INSERT MOD and got an INSERT MOD FAILED annunciation. What do you do next?
Respond with UNABLE.
What step should be performed after sending your modified flight plan request to ATC?
Select CANCEL MOD on the CDU.
Once certified for RNAV in the KC-135, you may fly what type of procedures?
RNAV 1 DPs
RNAV 1 and 2 routes (Q and T routes in the U.S.)
RNAV/GPS LNAV approaches
Q Routes are for use between _________ and ___________. They are depicted in ________ on an enroute high chart.
18,000 MSL
FL450
blue
T Routes are useable from _______ AGL up to, but not including _________ MSL. They are also depicted in _________ on a low chart.
1,200
18,000
blue
Terminal procedures _________________ from a database. Manual entry is ______________ because you will not have the correct leg-type information between the points.
must be loaded
prohibited
Each dot on the CDI equals _______ the RNP value of the area in which you are flying. In other words, 2 dots equals the _______________ distance you can be off course.
half
maximum
Ex: when flying non-oceanic RNAV routes with a standard RNP of 2 NM, your CDI will have a sensitivity of ±2NM.
What does the "@" symbol indicate on a flight plan?
Fly over waypoint
To ensure that all points are loaded when entering a STAR into the flight plan, you must also do what?
Load an approach to the landing runway.
In the event of a predicted, continuous loss of RAIM of more than _____ minutes for any part of the intended flight, the flight should be delayed, cancelled, or rerouted where RAIM requirements can be met.
5
If you have to execute a MA off of a RNAV approach, what will the CDI sensitivity change from, to? What also is a consideration when executing the missed approach in terms of course maintenance?
From 0.3 NM to 1 NM
You must remain within 0.3 NM of course centerline until passing the missed approach waypoint.