FCF Exam

Question 1

Under what flight conditions should a FCF be flown?

a. VMC only
b. Local flying area only
c. Daylight hours only
d. All the above

Answer 1

d. All the above

3710. 7T - 3.8.2

Question 2

Who, if anyone, can authorize a FCF to be flown in combination with an operational flight?

a. Q.A.
b. Maintenance Officer
c. Commanding Officer
d. Operations Officer
e. “Check and go” flights are prohibited

Answer 2

c. Commanding Officer

COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2A – 5.1.1.4.3.2

Question 3

Satisfactory completion of an item on a FCF checklist is denoted by

a. An “X”
b. A checkmark
c. Circling the item number
d. Anyone of the above methods is permissible

Answer 3

b. A checkmark

C-40A Checkflight Manual – pg 1.1

Question 4

An unsatisfactory item that fails to meet published FCF criteria is denoted on the checklist by

a. An “X”
b. A checkmark
c. Circling the item number
d. Any one of the above methods is permissible

Answer 4

a. An “X”

C-40A Checkflight Manual – pg 1.1

Question 5

If necessary to accomplish the assigned mission, a FCF may be flown at night with permission of the Commanding Officer.

Answer 5

True …………………………….. (3710.7T - 3.8.2)

Question 6

The Commanding Officer may delegate authority to conduct FCFs under conditions other than daylight VMC.

Answer 6

False …………………………….. (3710.7T - 3.8.2)

Question 7

Any NATOPS qualified aircraft commander may serve as pilot-in-command on a FCF without specific written designation.

Answer 7

False …………………………….. (3710.7T - 3.8.1)

Question 8

Appropriate maintenance quality assurance and project specialist personnel required to accomplish the FCF may be utilized, provided they meet the minimum aviation physiology and water survival training requirements.

Answer 8

True …………………………….. (3710.7T - 3.8.1)

Question 9

IAW the C-40A NATOPS Flight Manual, any NATOPS qualified pilot may occupy the left seat and conduct
the takeoff and landing on an FCF at the discretion of the assigned FCF aircraft commander.

Answer 9

False …………………………….. (C-40A NATOPS Flight Manual – pg 10-1)

Question 10

In the interest of safety, FCF flights should be conducted with maximum crew allowed by NATOPS.

Answer 10

False …………………………….. (3710.7T - 3.8.1)

Question 11

Passengers may be carried during “check and go” FCFs.

Answer 11

False …………………………….. (3710.7T - 3.8.1)

Question 12

When an aircraft has not flown in 30 or more days a FCF is required.

Answer 12

True …………………………….. (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2A – 5.1.1.4.2 (j))

Question 13

IAW COMFLELOGSUPPWINGINST 4790.6P, FCFs performed for acceptance/transfer inspections may
have check items tailored provided the transferring and accepting commands are in concurrence.

Answer 13

False …………………………….. (COMFLELOGSUPPWINGINST 4790.6P – pg 7)

Question 14

The desired Dutch Roll bank angle for yaw damper checks is _____ degrees maximum.

Answer 14

10 ……………………………. (C-40A Checkflight Manual – pg 1.58)

Question 15

During Stall Warning check, if stick shaker has not actuated by _____ knots below chart value, or if _______
_______ occurs, discontinue test to prevent ____________.

Answer 15

5, stall buffet, stall ………….. (C-40A Checkflight Manual – pg 1.61)

Question 16

Stick shaker speeds (Vss) listed in Figure 10 of the C-40 FCF checklist assumes _______ _______-_______
has been on for over ______ seconds.

Answer 16

wing anti-ice, 5 ……………… (C-40A Checkflight Manual – pg 1.65)

Question 17

List the recovery procedure for the C-40 Stall Warning Check Maneuver:
At buffet or stick shaker:
a. Apply __________________ thrust.
b. Smoothly decrease ___________ attitude to approximately ____ degrees ___________ the horizon.
c. ___________ wings.
d. Accelerate to ______________ speed for flap setting.
e. ___________ descent and return to ____________ ________________ .

Answer 17

a. maximum ……………… (C-40A Checkflight Manual – pg 1.64)
b. pitch, 5, above
c. Level
d. maneuvering
e. Stop, target altitude

Question 18

During the Rejected Takeoff check ensure the cabin door is ________ and ___________.

Answer 18

closed, locked ………….…… (C-40A Checkflight Manual – pg 1.79)

Question 19

During the Rejected Takeoff check, accelerate the airplane to greater than _____ knots ground speed prior to
rejecting takeoff.

Answer 19

90 …………………….………. (C-40A Checkflight Manual – pg 1.79)

Question 20

During the Fire Switch Shutdown check the Engine Start Lever should be placed to CUTOFF prior to ____%
N2 or after _____% N2 during engine spool down to prevent EEC faults.

Answer 20

20, 8 …………………………. (C-40A Checkflight Manual – pg 1.81)