Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

371-003 WSOLIC Revision > Ground School > Flashcards

Ground School Flashcards

(55 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What fuel does the avenger burn, where would you find this information

A

F-34

Release to Service

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Type of Propellor

A

Fixed speed, variable pitch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

IFR OUTCAS

A

Above Transition Altitude
Set SPS - 1013hPa
Select Cruising Level found in AIP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

IFR INCAS

A

A/C (x2): Appropriate Radio and Nav Equipment

Pilot (x2): Submit Flight Plan; Valid Instrument Rating

ATC (x2): Obtain clearance and comply with instructions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What radar picture does GND give?

A

Ground fixed North with aircraft moving across the screen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How do you request a frequency change?

A

Upfront request

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the Rad/Haz?

A

7m/22ft

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the RTU?

A

Radio tuning unit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

TAWS?

A

Terrain awareness warning system

Uses aircraft position, speed, altitude, track, vertical speed, certain flap and undercarriage configurations, referencd to global terrain and obstacle databases to allow safe overflight

GPWS (ground proximity warning system)

Radar Altimeter (RadAlt)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

STC?

A

Sensitivity time control

Reduces clutter and equal size targets

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

When is the oxygen system activated?

A

Always armed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

FRC Definition of a Warning

A

Information that may result in injury or death

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

FRC Definition of a Caution

A

Information may result in damage to equipment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

FRC Definition of a Note

A

Information should be emphasised

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

ADC?

A

Air Data Computer

Air Speed
Pressure Instruments
Air Temperature

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

TCAS and levels of protection?

A

Traffic Collision Avoidance System

TA -Traffic Advisory (within +/- 1200ft, 0.2nm)
RA - Resolution Advisory (within +/- 750ft, 0.1nm; must comply)

Based on time to closest point of approach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is the purpose of gain?

A

To filter stronger or weaker returns according to your situation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What are the five radar settings upon start-up

A 
Search
Tilt -2
Scan 90
Display Ground
Range 20
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

FTC?

A

Fast time constant

Reduces radar clutter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

How long will the battery run for?

A

30 mins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

How many volts does the battery/generator output?

A 
24v battery
28v generator (x2 one in each engine)

GPU also generates 28v

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

CDU?

A

Control display unit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

When is the propeller live?

Study These Flashcards
A

It’s always live

24
Q

Engine work cycle?

Study These Flashcards
A

Induction
Compression
Combustion
Exhaustion

25
MLA? | Breakdown for Culdrose?
Max Landing Allowance 100 in wings 100 for missed approach 200 for 30 min hold @ 10,000ft
26
Max landing weight?
15675lbs
27
Max take-off weight?
16,500lbs
28
How many fuel tanks are there, and which order do they draw from?
6 2 Main 2 Auxiliary 2 Extended Range ER-Aux-Main
29
What does FSII stand for?
Fuel System Icing Inhibitor
30
Where do you find information on available fuel at Culdrose?
BINA
31
MSFL?
Minimum safe flight level ((1013- RPS) x 27) + SALT Round up to nearest 500
32
MSCL?
Minimum safe cruise level Calculate magnetic track Apply semi-circular rule to higher of MSFL/TL
33
TMT components?
Main display -Radar Image, Radar Overlays, Tactical Information Programmable Entry Panel (PEP) -Radar parameters selected, radar overlay selected Hand Controller -Move radar cursor
34
TMT flight components?
Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) -Attitude, Heading Air Data Computer (ADC) -Temperature, IAS, Altitude Nav -GPS, INS, Doppler
35
Transition Altitude (TA)
The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitude When climbing away from aerodrome or from flight below TA, aircraft reset altimeter to SPS when passing TA 3000ft (generally in UK)
36
Ops Normal Call
Position - 330 Culdrose 64 Heading - HDG 230 Altitude - FL60 Intentions - Exercise Complete, Info (ATIS code) copied Request - Type of Service and recovery type
37
Routine checks
Every 20 mins Nav - INS to GPS Fuel - Enough remaining Ops Normal - (when operating over sea) Pigeons - Relay to pilot
38
Radar components
Antenna/pedestal unit Receiver/transmitter unit Interface unit
39
Radios
2x UHF 2x VHF 1x HF 1x VHF (Maritime) - only transmits on one frequency at a time - can listen to multiple frequencies at once
40
Procedure to follow in an emergency
Aviate, navigate, communicate
41
External aircraft lights
``` Anti-collision lights Beacon lights - A/C is about to start up Navigation lights - A/C is manned Recognition lights Tail floodlights Landing and taxi lights Wing ice lights ```
42
CPA
Closest point of approach Divide distance between contacts by rate of closure
43
Ice protection systems
Pneumatic-wing de-ice boots Warm air-engine inlet lip heat, window de-mist Electrical-propeller de-ice, windshield anti-ice, Pitot heat, fuel vent heat, stall warning Mechanical - Windshield Wipers, Engine anti-ice
44
Hot 5?
2x Pitot Heat 2x Fuel Vent Heat 1x Stall Warning
45
Icing conditions
+ 5 deg or less + visible moisture Freezing rain + clear ice = dangerous
46
Propellor Blade Positions
Feather ~ 80 deg Idle ~ 18 deg Max Reverse ~ -14 deg
47
Engine start-up sequence
Right engine starts first as door to aircraft is on the left
48
Aircraft danger areas
Propeller blast danger area Propeller danger area Exhaust danger area GPU intrusion area
49
Oxygen systems
Pilot O2-Diluter/-demand masks, immediately available Passenger 02-auto deployed when cabin pressure above 12,500 feet, constant flow First aid O2-located in toilet area overhead Portable O2-located on forward bulkhead of toilet area
50
Fire extinguisher locations
Behind co-pilot seat | Baggage area of cabin
51
ECS?
Environmental conditioning system Creates an environment that humans can survive and operate in at altitude Pressurisation system (P3 bleed air), Heating System (P3 bleed air), air-conditioning system 
52
Avenger fuel capacity
5196 lbs
53
Endurance
Time until reaching MLA, does not allow for diversion
54
Fuel burn rate
700lbs/hr 100lbs/9 mins 50lbs/4 mins
55
Diversion fuel?
Amount of fuel required to safely divert to alternate airfield MLA + Transit to/Missed approach at Div + Climb, cruise, descent + instrument approach at div

371-003 WSOLIC Revision (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions