C-17 by the Numbers Flashcards

1
Q

___ engine starts are permitted without a cooling period. A ___ minute cooling period is required prior to the 3rd attempt. Subsequent attempts require a ___ minute cooling period. Maximum of ___ start attempts per hour, then a ___ hour cooling period is required.

A
2 engine starts
15 minute cooling period
10 minute cooling period
5 start attempts per hour
1 hour cooling
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2
Q

Motor the engine for ___ seconds to clear the engine following stop start or shutdown. If disengaged, the starter may be re-engaged below ___% N2 for clearing. For a subsequent start, delay starter engagement for at least ___ seconds after N2 rotation has stopped. When engine cooling is required, motor starter until EGT is less than ___ C.

A

30 seconds
20% N2
40 seconds
190 deg C

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3
Q

The engine may be motored (fuel/ignition off) for a max of ___ minutes. Other than the Engine Clearing Procedure, if the engine is motored ___ seconds, the starter should be cooled ___ minutes for each __ seconds of operation up to a max of ___ minutes.

A

15 minutes
90 second
90 seconds, 5 minutes for each 30 seconds
40 minutes

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4
Q

The minimum N2 to turn ENG SHUT OFF Switch “ON”

A

18%

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5
Q

The normal fuel flow for engine start is approximately ___ to ___ lbs/hr, but if you see ___ lbs/hr or greater the potential for hot start exists.

A

400 - 500 pph

700 pph

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6
Q

The min recommended air pressure and APU start is ___ psi, crossbleed is ___ psi, and external air is ___ psi.

A

APU - 20 psi
Crossbleed - 25 psi
External Air - 30 psi

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7
Q

Starting the engines in IDLE REV is recommended for tailwinds exceeding ___ kts.

A

25

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8
Q

___ minutes of time is required between APU starter cycles, with a maximum of ___ start attempts per hour.

A

5 minutes

3 per rolling hour

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9
Q

The starter button should pop out at ___%, but if it doesn’t, pull it out by ___%.

A

51%

55%

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10
Q

The Max engine EGT during the engine start sequence is ___ C

A

495 deg C

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11
Q

The Min engine oil temperature for takeoff is ___ C

A

50 deg C

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12
Q

The normal operating engine oil quantity is ___ to ___ quarts, with a Min oil quantity of ___ quarts.

A

4 - 23 qts

4 qts

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13
Q

The Min oil pressure on the ground is ___ psi; the Min oil pressure in-flight is ___ psi.

A

70 psig

80 psig

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14
Q

The Max engine EGT for continuous engine operation (MCT/INT) is ___ C, with operation above limited to ___ minutes.

A

625 deg C

5 min

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15
Q

The Max engine EGT for MAX/DRT is ___ C for ___ minutes, or ___ minutes at MAX for engine failure or engine out go-around for obstacle clearance.

A

655 deg C, 5min

10 minutes

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16
Q

Max static ramp weight is _____ lbs and Max weight for taxi is _____ lbs.

A

615,000

586,000

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17
Q

Max weight for takeoff/landing is _____ lbs.

A

585,000

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18
Q

Designed Landing Gross Weight is _____ lbs.

A

435,800

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19
Q

Max in-flight weight including air refueling is _____ lbs.

A

585,000

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20
Q

Max Zero Fuel weight is _____ lbs.

A

447,400

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21
Q

Max full flap landing weight is _____ lbs.

A

502,100

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22
Q

Max ramp/takeoff/landing weight for a semi-prepared airfield with normal tire pressure is _____ lbs.

A

486,000

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23
Q

Max fuel for ground operations on a semi-prepared surface with normal tire pressure is _____ lbs.

A

92,000

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24
Q

Max fuel capacity (non-ER) is approximately _____ lbs; Max fuel capacity (ER) is approximately _____ lbs.

A

(usable, JP-8) 180,800

(usable, JP-8) 244,600

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25
Q

The Max allowable fuel imbalance between wings is _____ lbs.

A

8,000

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26
Q

Max fuel capacity for normal brake operations at main gear touchdown is < _____ lbs OR < _____ lbs total in ER tanks.

A

< 165,000

< 4,000

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27
Q

Max speed with less than 16,000lbs total fuel is _____ KCAS or _____ Mach.

A

300 KCAS
Mach 0.825
(-1 3-349A Note)

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28
Q

The normal hydraulic system quantities for system 1-4 are ___, ___, ___, ___ gallons respectively.

A

7.2, 11.7, 7.4, 7.2

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29
Q

The Min hydraulic system quantities for system 1-4 are ___, ___, ___, ___ gallons respectively.

A

4.9, 9.4, 4.9, 4.9

30
Q

The normal hydraulic system pressure with all pumps operating is _____ psi.

A

4,000 psi

31
Q

The Max hydraulic system pressure is _____ psi.

A

4,200 psi (-1 3-393)

32
Q

The normal auxiliary hydraulic pump pressure is _____ psi.

A

3,850 psi

33
Q

The primary and secondary hydraulic pump low pressure light comes when system pressure drops below _____ psi.

A

3,400 psi

34
Q

The auxiliary hydraulic pump low pressure light comes on when system pressure drops below _____ psi.

A

2,200 psi

35
Q

The Min hydraulic system temperature for takeoff is _____ C

A

7 deg C

36
Q

The Min brake pressure is _____ psi

A

1000 psi (below 2500 psi uses Altn Brake System

37
Q

The Caution brake temp range is ___ to ___ C. Fuse plugs may release causing potential damage to wheels and tires; takeoff is not recommended.

A

651 - 750 deg C

38
Q

The Max brake temp is ___ C. Above this temperature fuse plugs will release, fires are possible; takeoff is not permitted.

A

751 deg C

39
Q

The Max brake temp for training ALZ landing operations is ___ C.

A

150 deg C

40
Q

For every ___ consecutive landings, you must cool your gear; ___ minutes if you leave the gear down or ___ minutes if gear is retracted.

A

4
10 min
20 min

41
Q

The Max cabin pressure Delta P is ___ psid.

A

7.8 psid (8.2 opens cabin pressure relief valves)

42
Q

The normal crew oxygen pressure is ___ to ___ psi.

A

285 - 430 psi

43
Q

The crew oxygen quantity low light comes on when quantity drops below ___ liters or supply pressure is less than ___ psi.

A

5 liters

60 +/- 5 psi

44
Q

The passenger/auxiliary oxygen quantity low light comes on when system quantity drops below ___ liters or supply pressure is less than ___ psi.

A

7.5 liters

60 +/- 5 psi

45
Q

The landing gear may not fully retract above ___ KCAS; if it does not, extend the gear, slow below ___ KCAS and retract the gear.

A

200 KCAS, 200 KCAS

46
Q

At or near retract limit speed, ___ KCAS above vMSR at any gross weight, the outboard slats may be slow to retract and/or retract asymmetrically.

A

20 KCAS

47
Q

Anytime slats or flaps are extended, the abrupt rolling pushover/pull-up load limits are ___ to ___ g’s.

A

1.6 to 0.4 g’s

48
Q

The Max airpseed for thrust reversers in-flight is ___ KCAS or ___ Mach; the Max on the ground is ___ KCAS.

A

350 KCAS, 0.825 Mach

182 KCAS

49
Q

The Min airspeed to prevent the RAT from stalling when required for hydraulic pressure is ___ KCAS.

A

130 KCAS

50
Q

The Max airspeed for opening a pilot window is ___ KCAS or ___ Mach.

A

205 KCAS

0.62 Mach

51
Q

The Max taxi speed on a prepared surface is ___ knots

A

40 knots

52
Q

The Max taxi speed on a semi-prepared surface is ___ knots if aircraft weight is <= _____ lbs.

A

30 knots

<= 435,000 lbs

53
Q

The Max taxi speed on a semi-prepared surface is ___ knots if aircraft weight is > _____ to <= _____ lbs.

A

20 knots
> 435,000 lbs
<= 447,000 lbs

54
Q

The Max taxi speed on a semi-prepared surface is ___ knots if aircraft weight is > ___ lbs.

A

15 knots

> 447,000

55
Q

Do not exceed _____ degrees nosewheel angle when gross weight exceeds ______ pounds and taxi speed exceeds _____ knots ( _____ knots if using asymmetric thrust) to prevent landing gear side load damage.

A
20 degrees
490,000 lbs
20 knots
15 knots
(-1 1-881)
56
Q

The Min required runway length (without waiver) is _____ feet; or as required for CFL, landing distance, or ground roll +500 feet.

A

3,500

57
Q

The Min required runway width is _____ feet.

A

90 ft (2C-17V3, Added 97 OG)

58
Q

The Min required taxiway width is _____ feet.

A

50 ft

59
Q

The Min required taxiway width for star turn is _____ feet.

A

90 ft (2C-17V3, Added 97 OG)

60
Q

The Max headwind for takeoff or landing is ___ knots.

A

40

61
Q

The Max crosswind for takeoff or landing is ___ knots.

A

30

62
Q

The Max tailwind for takeoff or landing is ___ knots.

A

10

63
Q

The Max headwind for touch and go is ___ knots.

A

25 knots

64
Q

The Max crosswind for NVG departure or approach on a 90 to 120 foot wide runway is ___ knots.

A

15 knots

65
Q

The Max crosswind for NVG departure or approach on a > 120 foot wide runway (without waiver) is ___ knots.

A

20 knots (OG/CC approves up to 30)

66
Q

The Max crosswind for NVG training departure or approach is ___ knots.

A

15 knots

67
Q

The Max crosswind for CAT II ILS approach in training is ___ knots and operational is ___ knots.

A

15 knots

10 knots

68
Q

The level off from a tactical descent should be initiated approximately _____ feet above desired altitude.

A

2000 ft

69
Q

The Max touchdown sink rate for a landing with aircraft weight > 502,100 lbs is _____ ft/min.

A

600 ft/min

70
Q

The Max touchdown sink rate for a landing with aircraft weight < 502,100 lbs but > 435,800 is _____ ft/min.

A

660 ft/min

71
Q

The Max touchdown sink rate for a landing with aircraft weight < 435,800 lbs is _____ ft/min.

A

750 ft/min

72
Q

The Max outside air temperature (OAT) for takeoff is dependent on airfield pressure altitude, but operations at ___ C or above may result in EFCS reversion to FROZEN GAINS.

A

43 deg C