Exam Questions

Question 1

Are main or tail rotor transmission oil leaks permissible?
If so how much?

Answer 1

Yes
No more than 2cc (2ml)
one drop per minute

Question 2

Are landing gear damper hydraulic fluid leaks permissible?

Answer 2

Not at all
If leakage is present, the damper assembly should be overhauled

Question 3

Max operating density altitude

Answer 3

16,000ft

Question 4

Max wind speed hovering downwind with a failed cyclic trim

Answer 4

15 kts

Question 5

VNE limited to _____ knots with less than 35lbs fuel.

Answer 5

130 kts

Question 6

Further flight prohibited following a battery overtemp of _______?

Answer 6

115 °F

Question 7

VNE with all doors off?

Answer 7

120 kts

Question 8

VNE with both rear doors off?

Answer 8

120 kts

Question 9

VNE any one door off?

Answer 9

120 kts

Question 10

VNE

Answer 10

156 kts

Question 11

Autorotation VNE

Answer 11

131 kts

Question 12

Max & min RRPM
Power on

Answer 12

Max - 492 @103% n²
Min - 487 @102% n²

Question 13

Max & min RRPM
Power off

Answer 13

Max - 523 @103% n²
Min - 410 @102% n²

Question 14

Max gross weight

Answer 14

3000 lbs

Question 15

Max gross weight
External hook load

Answer 15

3550 lbs

Question 16

Max structural load limit hook?

Answer 16

2000 lbs

Question 17

Power plant limits
Take off power _____ min @ 87.2psi torque _____°C TOT

Answer 17

5 min
810 °C TOT

Question 18

Power plant limits
Max continuous 81.3psi torque _____ °C TOT

Answer 18

738°C

Question 19

Engine manufacturer requires
Power settings up to 74.3psi torque max TOT ____°C

Answer 19

755°C

Question 20

Engine manufacturer requires
Power settings up between 74.3 - 81.3psi torque max TOT ____°C

Answer 20

738 °C

Question 21

TOT Limits
Max TOT during start or shutdown ____ to ____ for 10sec

Answer 21

150 °C to 810 °C

Question 22

TOT Limits
Max TOT during power changes in flight ____ to _____ for 6 sec.

Answer 22

810 °C to 843 °C

Question 23

Transient torque limits
15sec @_____ psi 105% n²

Answer 23

87.3 - 93 psi

Question 24

Transient torque limits
3sec @_____ psi 105% n²

Answer 24

93.1 - 97.6 psi

Question 25

Max OAT for operation up to 6000" PA

Answer 25

54°C

Question 26

Total fuel capacity

Answer 26

242 litres 435 lbs

Question 27

Fuel consumption per hour

Answer 27

120 gals/hour 100lbs = 25min

Question 28

Max allowable N¹ overspeed At idle power_____ % for 15 sec

Answer 28

106%

Question 29

What is the quantity of unusable fuel _____ lbs?

Answer 29

13.1 lbs

Question 30

What does the red dot indicate on the fuel gauge?

Answer 30

35 lbs

Question 31

Starter time limits

Answer 31

1min on 1min off 1min on 23min off

Question 32

Minimum N¹ for attempted start

Answer 32

12%

Question 33

During starting cycle the starter released at _____% N¹. Why not sooner?

Answer 33

58 - 60 % N¹ Need to obtain a self sustaining flame

Question 34

During what conditions should engine anti ice be used?

Answer 34

When OAT is below 5°C & visible moisture is present.

Question 35

Max recommended ground contact speed for running landings is what?

Answer 35

30 kts

Question 36

Rotor brake can be applied after what RRPM?

Answer 36

205 RRPM or less

Question 37

Residual TOT should not exceed _____ when light off is attempted.

Answer 37

150°C

Question 38

Cargo deck capacity _____ lbs, not to exceed _____ lbs per square foot?

Answer 38

1300 lbs 115 lbs

Question 39

Max weight to be carried in utility stowage compartment?

Answer 39

50 lbs

Question 40

What is the main rotor diameter?

Answer 40

26.4 ft 8m

Question 41

Take off power usable?

Answer 41

375 shp

Question 42

Max continuous power available

Answer 42

350shp

Question 43

Best range speed & RRPM in an auto

Answer 43

80 kts 410 RRPM

Question 44

What are the symptoms of a one-way lock failure?

Answer 44

Aft feedback in cyclic at high airspeeds or higher than normal forces to move cyclic longitudinally

Question 45

What is max recommended airspeed for one way lock failure?

Answer 45

100 kts or less

Question 46

If you have a generator failure and you are unsuccessful at resetting it, what position must you leave the generator switch and why?

Answer 46

Leave switch on. Must be on to enable Engine Out/Low Rotor audio warning to work as usual.

Question 47

How do you check the overrunning clutch when the aircraft is parked?

Answer 47

Turn main rotor forward & aft

Question 48

What is the minimum allowable time for N¹ to decelerate to 65% during a deceleration check?

Answer 48

2 seconds

Question 49

The purpose of the compressor is?

Answer 49

Increase pressure of incoming air before it enters the combustion chamber.

Question 50

The purpose of the bleed valve is?

Answer 50

Allow excess air building up in compressor to escape rather than stalling or surging engine.

Question 51

The torquemeters purpose is to indicate what?

Answer 51

Torque applied to a shaft turned by the turbine.

Question 52

Max gross weight for external load ops is?

Answer 52

3550 lbs

Question 53

VNE for external load ops is?

Answer 53

80 kts

Question 54

List the approved door configurations

Answer 54

All doors off Both rear doors off Any one door off

Question 55

What is max take off (5min) engine torque limit?

Answer 55

87.2psi

Question 56

The max continuous torque limit with TOT greater than 738°C

Answer 56

74.3psi

Question 57

The min engine oil pressure with thr N¹ above 94% is?

Answer 57

115 psi

Question 58

What indication would you expect if the engine failed in the hover?

Answer 58

Left yaw Under partial power engine may operate smoothly

Question 59

State your actions in the event of a governor surge?

Answer 59

Beep N² to max. Control N² manually with twist grip (102-103%)

Question 60

State the 5 reasons a start sequence should be aborted.

Answer 60

1. Immediate temp rise not observed on TOT. 2. No indication of engine oil pressure. 3. Main rotor not rotating by 25% N¹. 4. 0 or positive indication on ammeter. 5. TOT approaching 927°C (No more than 1sec there)

Question 61

State the 5 instances where the Start Pump should be used.

Answer 61

1. Partial power loss in hover. 2. Turbine governor surge. 3. Fuel filter indicator on. 4. Engine start. 5. Using alternative or emergency fuel.

Question 62

The most conditions to cause LTE is at flight speeds of less than 30 kts & wind from where?

Answer 62

330° - 180°

Question 63

Recovery from LTE is what?

Answer 63

Full left pedal & increase airspeed.