41st Smart Book

Question 1

Slipstream Effect

Answer 1

Thrust Generated by the propeller that creates a corkscrew slipstream that strikes the wing root fuselage and tail surfaces

Question 2

P-Factor

Answer 2

Effect of Propeller- AOA is higher on the downward blade than the upward blade causing the A/C to yaw left

Question 3

Torque

Answer 3

Torque Reaction acts opposite the direction of propeller rotation. (T-6 tends to roll to the left when power is increased, Right when power is decreased)

Question 4

Gyroscopic Effect

Answer 4

When a force is applied to displace a spinning mass, the force acts on a plane 90 degrees from which it is applied

Question 5

Adverse Yaw

Answer 5

Tendency of an A/C to yaw away from the direction of aileron input

Question 6

How long is a Preflight Inspection valid for?

Answer 6

72 hours if not flown. 6 hours if flown

Question 7

When is a Thru-Flight (TH) inspection conducted?

Answer 7

Between flights if A/C will fly again that day.

Question 8

When is a Basic Postflight Inspection (BPO) conducted?

Answer 8

After the last flight of the day

Question 9

What does a ‘Red X’ on a 781 mean?

Answer 9

Unsafe/Unfit for flight. (Only a designated MX Sup can initial over the X).

Question 10

What does a ‘Red -‘ on a 781 mean?

Answer 10

Overdue inspection, not necessarily grounded, but may not be fit for flight

Question 11

What does a ‘Red /’ on a 781 mean?

Answer 11

Minor Discrepancy (Minor maintenance needed, but OK for flight)

Question 12

When is an exceptional release required?

Answer 12

Always required prior to flight

Question 13

Who may issue an Exceptional Release?

Answer 13

MX officer or Sup- ER good for the whole day
Rated Pilot- ER is good for that flight only

Question 14

When are dated inspection due in the 781?

Answer 14

At the end of the day

Question 15

How long are tire pressure checks good for?

Answer 15

Good for that day

Question 16

How long is an oil change valid for?

Answer 16

Each phase

Question 17

When are inspections based on flying time due?

Answer 17

At the end of the flight on which the time is exceeded

Question 18

What is the length of the T-6?

Answer 18

33’4”

Question 19

What is the wingspan of the T-6?

Answer 19

33’5”

Question 20

What is the height of the T-6?

Answer 20

10’8”

Question 21

What is the prop arc of the T-6?

Answer 21

97”

Question 22

What is the max T/O weight of the T-6?

Answer 22

6500 lbs

Question 23

What is the basic empty weight of the T-6?

Answer 23

4900 lbs?

Question 24

T-6 Engine and Horsepower?

Answer 24

PT6A-68 free-turbine turboprop
1100 Shaft Horsepower (SHP)

Question 25

External Power is required between what voltage range?

Answer 25

24-29V

Question 26

Don't connect external power below what voltage?

Answer 26

22.0V

Question 27

At what N1 do the starters and igniters deernergize?

Answer 27

~50% N1

Question 28

During start at what PSI does the boost pump deactivate (BOOST PUMP light out)?

Answer 28

10 PSI

Question 29

PCL is advanced to idle past 2 quicks any time N1 is greater than?

Answer 29

60% N1

Question 30

Manually Abort Start if....

Answer 30

BAT BUS annunciator illuminates, PCL is moved, or ST READY annunciator extinguishes during the start sequence

Question 31

How many fuel tanks are in the T-6, where are they located, and how much do they each hold?

Answer 31

Left Wing- 527 lbs Right Wing- 527 lbs Collector Tank- 47 lbs

Question 32

What is the TOTAL usable fuel of the T-6?

Answer 32

1200 lbs

Question 33

What is the usable fuel for single-point pressure refueling?

Answer 33

1100 lbs

Question 34

What is the usable fuel for over-the-top wing refueling (left tank must be fueled first)?

Answer 34

1200lbs

Question 35

The FUEL BAL light comes on with an imbalance of >____ lbs for more than ___ minutes?

Answer 35

30 pounds, 2 minutes

Question 36

What is the normal pressure in the motive flow line?

Answer 36

10 PSI

Question 37

The boost pump activates if pressure drops below ___PSI in the motive flow line?

Answer 37

10 PSI

Question 38

Where is the boost pump located?

Answer 38

collector tank

Question 39

The primary jet pump keeps flow above ____PSI after engine start?

Answer 39

10 PSI

Question 40

How many jet pumps are in each wing tank?

Answer 40

2

Question 41

What keeps pressure in the fuel lines after engine start?

Answer 41

Venturi Flow

Question 42

How many drain valves are in each wing tank?

Answer 42

1

Question 43

How many external gravity filler ports are in each wing?

Answer 43

1

Question 44

What is the boost pump powered by?

Answer 44

Battery Bus

Question 45

When is the fuel auto-balance activated?

Answer 45

20 lbs for 30 seconds

Question 46

How long will the Flip-Flop Valve maintain fuel flow during inverted flight?

Answer 46

At least 15 Seconds

Question 47

What are the three fuel probe positions and how what amount of fuel does each detect (and the optic sensor)?

Answer 47

Outer- Full, 445 +/- 50 lbs Middle- 308 +/- 50 lbs Inner- 20 lbs per side and collector tank Optic Sensor at 110 lns

Question 47

What are the three fuel probe positions and how what amount of fuel does each detect (and the optic sensor)?

Answer 47

Outer- Full, 445 +/- 50 lbs Middle- 308 +/- 50 lbs Inner- 20 lbs per side and collector tank Optic Sensor at 110 lns

Question 48

What are the three fuel probe positions and how what amount of fuel does each detect (and the optic sensor)?

Answer 48

Outer- Full, 445 +/- 50 lbs Middle- 308 +/- 50 lbs Inner- 20 lbs per side and collector tank Optic Sensor at 110 lbs L or R Fuel Low Annunciator

Question 49

If the Low Pressure Fuel Pump fails, how long can the high pressure pump be used in its place

Answer 49

Up to 10 Hours, Fuel PX annunciator comes on

Question 50

True or False: if the high pressure fuel pump fails, the engine will fail.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

If the Low Pressure fuel pump fails and the oil scavenge pump fails what annunciators will illuminate?

Answer 51

Red and Amber Oil PX annunciators

Question 52

When do the fuel quantity arrows turn yellow on the AEDD?

Answer 52

<150lbs

Question 53

How much oil does the oil system hold?

Answer 53

18.5 qts

Question 54

How long after engine shutdown must the oil level be serviced?

Answer 54

Within 30 minutes after engine shutdown

Question 55

Oil level indicator may display less than or equal to _____ qts of oil with engine off

Answer 55

4 PSI

Question 56

when does the Red Oil PX annunciator illuminate?

Answer 56

15-40 PSI above idle less than or equal to 15 PSI at idle

Question 57

When does the amber oil PX annunciator illuminate?

Answer 57

15-40 PSI at idle 40-90 psi after 10 sec above idle

Question 58

What components are powered through the Hot Bat Bus

Answer 58

BEFORE TIME Battery Switch, ELT, FDR, OBOGS, Ram Air Switch, Emergency Flaps, Clock

Question 59

What components are powered through the Battery Bus?

Answer 59

EADI, Trims and TAD, FCP EFIS, Bleed Air Inflow (Capin PX), Normal Gear and Flaps, ICS, GPS, Airstart, Primary UHF

Question 60

What components are powered through the Aux Battery?

Answer 60

SLUF Standby Instruments, Lights for Standby Instruments, UHF Backup, Fire 1

Question 61

What components are powered through the Generator Bus?

Answer 61

EHSI, RCP EFIS, All displays except AEDD, A/C, RMU, VHF Comm & Nav, TAD, Tones, Transponder

Question 62

What approaches can be flown with systems found on the Battery Bus?

Answer 62

VOR, Radar, and Form Approach

Question 63

What approaches can be flown with systems found on the Generator Bus?

Answer 63

GPS, Radar, and Form Approaches

Question 64

How many volts and amps does the Starter/Generator supply?

Answer 64

28 VDC / 300 Amps

Question 65

What is the minimum voltage the Generator needs to supply to charge the battery?

Answer 65

25 VDC

Question 66

How many volts and amp-hours does the battery supply?

Answer 66

24 VDC / 42 amp-hour

Question 67

The battery powers all systems except the?

Answer 67

Air Conditioning

Question 68

What provides power for engine starts?

Answer 68

The battery

Question 69

How long can the battery power only BAT BUS items?

Answer 69

Minimum 30 minutes

Question 70

What is the voltage and amp-hours of the Aux Bat?

Answer 70

24 VDC, 5 amp-hour

Question 71

What switch controls external power?

Answer 71

the BAT Switch

Question 72

What are the acceptable voltage ranges to connect external power?

Answer 72

24.0 - 29.5 VDC

Question 73

Do not connect external power if battery voltage is less than ____ Volts?

Answer 73

22.0 Volts