2FTS - Aircraft operating limitations and requirements

Question 1

Can you use cameras in aircraft?

Answer 1

Only with CFI or CO approval and an inventory check should be completed before leaving aircraft.

Question 2

When should VFR cruising levels be used in training areas?

Answer 2

Whenever practicable to reduce traffic conflictions

Question 3

What is the outcome of an SI g-limit breach but not a flight manual g limit breach?

Answer 3

It is an ASOR for breach of authourisation but aircraft is not U/S

Question 4

When should aircrew exercise caution for birdstrikes?

Answer 4

Below 2000ft and above 250 KIAS

Question 5

Where is the PC9 usually operated to prevent high oil temperature?

Answer 5

At an OAT less than -20 deg C up to 25000ft

Question 6

Can the arrester cables be trampled?

Answer 6

No.

Question 7

What is the max wind strength for OPS to be cancelled?

Answer 7

30 knots steady wind or gusting 35.

Question 8

What are the sortie limitations for hot weather? (ie. excess of 35, 38, 40 degrees)

Answer 8

> 35 - cease low-level nav and first solos
38 - cease continuous low level ops (circuits, etc.)
40 - consider cancelling all

Question 9

What is the minimum oxygen before flight?

Answer 9

900psi but aircrew should ensure sufficient contents.

Question 10

Can aircrew disconnect from the oxygen in flight?

Answer 10

Not unless in an emergency as per flight manual.

Question 11

Which instrumentation is known to have problems in the PC9? (hint: 3 of them)

Answer 11

AHRS - erronous attitude and/or heading without flags
ALT - sticky needle can give error up to 1000ft
TACAN - frequent unlocks losing radial for 3 up to 10+ seconds.