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3-2 Low Flying 3-3 PC-21 Emergency Procedures 3-4 Instrument Flying Procedures 3-6 PC-21 General Flying Procedures 3-10 PC-21 Night Flying Procedures 3-103 Fuel Policy 6-2 PC-21 Extreme Weather Operations 6-3 Anthropometric Limits 6-6 Crew Duty Limits Required: 3-9 PC-21 Formation Procedures 3-12 PC-21 Navigation Procedures 3-301 Aerobatics 3-305 Emergency and Abnormal Situations - General 6-8 G Awareness and Warm-up 6-301 Cockpit FOD (63 cards)

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When can low flying be conducted?

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VMC by day.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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What should the RADALT be set to?

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80% of lowest authorized altitude.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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Can low flying continue if the RADALT fails? At what height?

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Yes. Not below 250ft HAOW 600m.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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TAWS has not been approved for operational use. What should you do if TAWS generates a warning during flight?

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The aircraft should be climbed to the lesser of 1000ft HAOW 600m or until the warning ceases.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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What is the low flying minima for undergraduate students?

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250ft HAOW 600m.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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What is the minimum height to avoid noise impact to livestock?

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1000ft AGL or 600m laterally if vertical separation not available.

AirA SI OPS 3-2

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What is the minimum EFATO turnback height for a trained and qualified pilot?

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1000ft.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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To mitigate the risks from a bleed air failure, how much flight fuel must be carried onboard (at all times) for continued flight at 10,000ft to a diversion airfield?

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650lb.

Note: This includes take-off, climb, cruise and land. This does NOT include variable and holding fuel. Fixed reserve is reduced to 100lb.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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What should you do in the case of a pressurization failure?

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Select oxygen to MAX while above 21,000ft and descend as soon as possible to 21,000ft cabin altitude or below.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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When using EO2, what altitude should you conduct an emergency descent to first before adopting a glide profile?

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14,000ft.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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What are the minimum heights for a controllability check in VMC and IMC?

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VMC: 3000ft HAO
IMC: LSALT + 2000ft

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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What is the procedure for a controllability check?

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  1. Climb to appropriate height (3000ft or LSALT + 2000ft).
  2. Reduce airspeed to the highest of the following:
    a. Threshold speed for current configuration (flap/flapless)
    b. Speed at which half control deflection is required for SNL
    c. Speed at which buffet/stall warning/abnormal control occurs
  3. Conduct straight-in approach at selected speed + 10kts

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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What power setting should you select following a bird strike if engine damage is suspected?

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The power should be left at the current setting (unless more is required for terrain avoidance).

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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What should you do following a bird strike if airframe damage is suspected?

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Climb to at least 3000ft HAO at a speed equal to or greater than when the damage occurred and transit to the nearest suitable airfield. Conduct a controllability check.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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What should you do following a bird strike if flap damage is suspected?

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Leave the flaps in the current position. Conduct a controllability check.

AirA SI OPS 3-3

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What Aircraft Performance Category is the PC-21?

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Category C.

Note: Based on actual handling speed. Aircraft fits into Category B based on Vat alone.

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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List the PC-21 independent NAVAIDs.

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  1. VOR and ILS (2 x independent RX)
  2. TACAN-DME (1 x independent TX/RX)
  3. GLSSU (2 x conditionally independent RX)
    a. Both seats occupied OR;
    b. The RNAV approach for the destination is loaded in the active flight plan for the forecasted runway with no discontinuities AND;
    c. If an alternate is required for a destination that has no ground-based NAVAIDS, the alternate must be calculated using a non-RNAV approach.

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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What is the priority for setting the ALT alert?

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  1. Cleared/planned altitude
  2. Airspace limit
  3. LSALT during unrestricted descent
  4. Instrument approach altitudes as follows:
    a. Fix altitude
    b. Next limiting altitude
    c. Missed approach altitude
    d. Onwards cleared/planned altitude

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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When are altimetry checks to be conducted?

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  1. Climbing through transition altitude
  2. Descending through:
    a. FL150
    b. Transition level
    c. A100
    d. A050, A040, A030, A020, A010
  3. 1000ft before an assigned level
  4. 200ft before an MDA/DA

Note: 2d is not required during a published IAP

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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What should the RADALT be set to during a:

1) 3D IAP
2) 2D IAP with FAF
3) 2D IAP without FAF or for circling

A
  1. HAT
  2. 250ft
  3. 400ft

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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What OAT requires the PROP and INTAKE to be selected?

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Less than 4C.

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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What is the take-off minima for the PC-21?

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300ft cloud ceiling and 2000m visibility.

AirA SI OPS 3-4

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What are the wind limitations for ejection?

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30G35.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

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What is the downwind limitation for take-off and landing?

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10kts.

AirA SI OPS 3-6

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What is the minimum runway length for the PC-21?
5000ft at sea level. This increases by 5% per 1000ft for take-off. AirA SI OPS 3-6
26
For the PC-21, what is the: 1) Aircraft basic weight 2) Maximum zero-fuel weight 3) MTOW 4) Maximum ramp weight
1. 2343kg 2. 2750kg 3. 3100kg 4. 3120kg AirA SI OPS 3-6
27
When should the PSP ADU be selected to MAN?
If there is a relevant threat from trees or obstacles enroute. Note: If there is ANY chance of ejection over water during the sortie, it must be left in AUTO. AirA SI OPS 3-6
28
How should the ISS be set?
The ISS should be set to whichever seat has the qualified pilot: BOTH for both seats. REAR if rear seat. INDEPENDANT if front seat or solo. AirA SI OPS 3-6
29
What 3 things must be done before closing the canopy?
1. Occupants fully covered with gloves, sleeves, collar, helmet, visor and mask. 2. CFS striker plate is cleared of obstruction 3. Signal ground crew AirA SI OPS 3-6
30
What is the only circumstance that the CFS pin can remain installed while entering the aircraft?
During wet weather the pin can remain installed until after the normal strap-in procedure to prevent harness fouling. AirA SI OPS 3-6
31
What is the procedure if a pin is in an unsafe position after taxiing under a carport?
Taxi forward and re-conduct the after landing checks. AirA SI OPS 3-6
32
What is the procedure for a dropped pin?
Taxi to the designated dropped pin location and contact maintenance for a replacement pin. The rear occupant should set the ISS to independant. AirA SI OPS 3-6
33
When should the intake bypass be selected before take-off and landing?
In areas of FOD such as unswept runways or high bird activity. AirA SI OPS 3-6
34
What is the accuracy and resolution of the ADS-B DLINK system?
200ft accuracy with 1000ft resolution. AirA SI OPS 3-6
35
What is the taxi speed of the PC-21 in parking areas and on taxiways?
10kts in parking areas and 20kts on taxiways. AirA SI OPS 3-6
36
What is the taxi speed of the PC-21 in parking areas and on taxiways?
10kts in parking areas and 20kts on taxiways. AirA SI OPS 3-6
37
What is the required taxi separation between other aircraft and FOD?
50m for other aircraft and 100m for FOD. AirA SI OPS 3-6
38
What should the ALT and RADALT be set to for circuit operations?
ALT set to 1000ft above clearance limit. RADALT set to 0ft. AirA SI OPS 3-6
39
What height should spin recovery be initiated and completed?
Recovery initiated by 6000ft HAOW 600m or above cloud. Recovery completed by 3000ft HAOW 600m or above cloud. AirA SI OPS 3-6
40
What is the PC-21 bird strike rating?
1kg at 300kts. AirA SI OPS 3-6
41
What speed limit and at what altitude is in effect near bird hazards?
300kts when below 2000ft AGL. AirA SI OPS 3-6
42
How much runway remaining is required for full power to be applied in a touch and go before the take-off must be aborted?
4000ft. AirA SI OPS 3-6
43
At what speed should braking be reduced to prevent skidding when the anti-skid system deactivates?
Reduce braking after 25kts. Note: Antiskid deactivates at 10kts. AirA SI OPS 3-6
44
How much additional runway is required for manual braking?
8% longer ground roll. Note: This is already factored into the 4000ft required for an aborted take-off. AirA SI OPS 3-6
45
When should ground power be connected for night flying?
Prior to commencing the pre-flight. AirA SI OPS 3-10
46
What should the external lights be set to for night flying?
``` Until line-up: NAV - 5% RED ANTI-COL - DIM WHITE ANTI-COL - OFF FORM - MAX RECOG - OFF LANDING - As required ``` After line-up: All lights ON MAX After take-off: LANDING - OFF RECOG - OFF AirA SI OPS 3-10
47
How is taxi fuel calculated? What is this value for the PC-21?
From engine start to take-off. 50lbs. AirA SI OPS 3-103
48
How is flight fuel calculated?
Take-off + climb + cruise + descent to 1500ft overhead aerodrome. AirA SI OPS 3-103
49
How is approach fuel calculated? What is this value for the PC-21?
From IAF to downwind for circling. 80lbs. AirA SI OPS 3-103
50
How is diversion fuel calculated?
From missed approach point to 1500ft overhead diversion aerodrome. AirA SI OPS 3-103
51
What is variable fuel reserve used for? What is this value for the PC-21?
1. Non-availability of planned cruising levels. 2. Weather avoidance. 3. Wind, temperature and icing conditions worse than forecasted. 10%. AirA SI OPS 3-103
52
How is fixed fuel reserve calculated? What is this value for the PC-21?
30 mins holding at 1500ft above aerodrome. 200lbs. Note: Should never be used during normal flight. AirA SI OPS 3-103
53
What is the rate used to calculate holding fuel for the PC-21?
400lbs/h. Note: Based on 160kts. AirA SI OPS 3-103
54
When should MIN FUEL be declared?
When committed to a specific aerodrome, it is calculated that any change to the existing clearance will result in landing with less than the FFR. AirA SI OPS 3-103 (FIHA ENR 1.1 - 10.9.5)
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When should a MAYDAY be declared with regards to remaining fuel?
When it is calculated that the fuel remaining after landing at the NEAREST aerodrome will be less than FFR. AirA SI OPS 3-103 (FIHA ENR 1.1 - 10.9.6)
56
When must approach fuel be added to fuel calculations?
1. More than SCT below LSALT + 500ft. 2. Visibility < 8km. AirA SI OPS 3-103
57
What is the definition of aerobatic flight?
AoB > 90 degrees. Pitch > 45 degrees. Speed < 1.3 Vs. AirA SI OPS 3-301
58
What is the lowest height for any part of an aerobatic manoeuvre?
3000ft HAOW 600m. AirA SI OPS 3-301
59
What is the maximum local temperature for flying operations to continue?
40C. AirA SI OPS 6-2
60
What is the body mass limits for the CH16C ejection seat?
55.8 - 120.4kg. AirA SI OPS 6-3
61
What is the maximum duty period and minimum rest period?
Duty: 11h Rest: 10h AirA SI OPS 6-6
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What is the maximum number of flying hours and sorties per day (UGRAD)?
4h and 3 sorties. Note: 14h and 10 sorties per week. AirA SI OPS 6-6
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What is the minimum rest period after a simulator event?
2h between end of simulator and commencement of taxi. AirA SI OPS 6-6

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