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USEM 20 Day Program (through day 12) Flashcards

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1
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There are 2 red tick marks on the EGT. What temperatures are they?

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845 ºC
925 ºC

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What is a critical procedure or a boldface?

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An emergency procedure that must be performed immediately without reference to printed checklist and that must be committed to memory

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What are noncritical procedures?

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All other steps where there is time available to consult the checklist

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What does land as soon as possible mean?

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means an emergency will be declared

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What are your steps for emergency ground egress?

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Shutdown
Solo
Safe
Battery
Straps
Canopy

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How should you egress?

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45 degree angle forward and away from any engine fire

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What should you use caution for when egressing on the right side?

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AoA vane

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How should you use the pilot fault list?

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The pilot fault list should not be the sole source for deciding a course of action in the event of a PFL item appears. Review other aircraft and instrument indications before responding. Each item is listed alphabetically under its major system with the causes and corrective actions or references

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What is the maximum fuel flow during start prior to ignition?

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360 pph

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How long should you wait for ignition after the first indication of fuel flow?

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12 seconds

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What should you do if there is no rise in EGT after 12 seconds during start?

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-Throttles - Off
-Keep air connected to purge the engine for 2 minutes
-Reattempt the start, and abort the aircraft if the second start is unsuccessful

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What is the maximum EGT you should allow before you abort the start?

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845 degrees C to PRECLUDE an overtemperature

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You should abort the aircraft if the EGT exceeds what temperature?

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925 degrees C

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What are the assumptions involved with Refusal Speed?

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-3 second delay to recognize and react to an event
-if the aircraft is in a three-point attitude and airspeed is below 130 KCAS, wheel brakes applied to reach desired braking 2 seconds

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If the aircraft has rotated at abort initiation, then

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the pitch attitude is held at the rotated position of 7.5 degrees for aerobraking until 120 KCAS (when the nose wheel settles to the ground)

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What is the Abort boldface? What are you doing with the aircraft?

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THROTTLES - IDLE
WHEEL BRAKES - AS REQUIRED
-Attain maximum backstick pressure to approximately 12 NH if possible
-Nosewheel will lower at approx 120 KCAS (heavyweight initial T/O)
-when the nosewheel is lowered to the runway, immediately commence cautious braking while maintaining full aft stick
-100 knots, apply optimum braking

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Should you reposition flaps from 60% to Full during an initial takeoff abort?

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Yes. As long as there are no problems maintaining aircraft control. Flaps should not be repositioned until the full aft stick pitch attitude is attained.

The aircraft may become airborne if flaps are lowered above the computed full flap touchdown speed

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When will the nosewheel settle to the runway during the heavyweight aerobrake?

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approximately 120 KCAS

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What are the primary barriers suitable for the T-38C?

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MA-1/MA-1A and the BAK-15

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What is the minimum and maximum engagement speed for the MA-1A? When can you expect tire failure? What configuration should the aircraft be in?

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-60 knots minimum engagement
-expect nose or main gear failure above 120 knots if aborting while heavy weight
-design limit is 150 knots
-aircraft with centerline pylon or external stores, or with speed brakes open, may not successfully engage the barrier

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What is the engagement speed for the BAK-15 barrier? What configuration should the aircraft be in? How long does the barrier take to raise?

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The BAK-15 is a large web-type barrier that fighter type aircraft have successfully engaged at speeds up to 200 knots. Successful engagement is independent of aircraft configuration. It should be in the raised position within 5 to 7 seconds

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What are your steps for engaging a barrier?

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  1. Shoulder harness - Lock
  2. Speed Brake - confirm closed

Prior to engagement
3. Brakes - disengage
4. Barrier - engage in a 3-point attitude
5. Brakes - reapply

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To minimize damage to aircraft and possible loss of life, steer the aircraft to engage the BAK-15 barrier?

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Perpendicular, near the center, and in a three-point attitude

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BAK-15 engagements may result in canopy entanglement. What considerations should you give?

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-Avoid the barrier (to include departing the prepared surface) with an engine fire
-do NOT jettison the canopy
-consider using the canopy breaker tool if egress is necessary
-do NOT open the canopy prior to barrier engagement

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What should you do if both engines fail at low altitude?
If both engines fail during flight at low altitude and with sufficient airspeed, the aircraft should be zoomed (approximately 20 degrees nose high)
26
How long is the ignition cycle activated during the alternate airstart?
30 seconds
27
During an alternate airstart, if the engine does not start within 30 seconds, how can you reenergize the start cycle?
Cycle the throttle out of MAX and then back into MAX to re-energize the start cycle
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If the throttle is in the MAX range, pushing the start button will activate the start cycle for how long?
Only the length of time the start button is pressed
29
Do not delay your decision to eject if below what airspeed and altitude following dual engine failure?
Optimum airstart airspeed and 2000' AGL
30
What is the minimum RPM required for an airstart?
12-14% RPM
31
What is the heart of the airstart envelope?
18-20% RPM
32
What should you do if the decision to eject is made following dual engine failure at low altitude?
Eject during the zoom maneuver while the aircraft is nose high in a positive rate of climb, prior to reaching a stall or sink rate
33
What is the post ejection checklist?
Canopy, Visor, Mask, Seat-kit, LPU, Risers, Clear, Steer, Prepare, Fall
34
What should you do if you have twisted risers?
Reach behind your helmet and attempt to pull on the risers with your thumbs pointed down and bicycle your feet
35
How do you prepare for a water landing after ejection?
Same way you would prepare for a normal landing
36
How do you prepare for a landing in trees?
Visor down and protect the jugular
37
How do you prepare for a landing in power lines?
Think thin, turn your head sideways and place your hands on the insides of your risers
38
How do you maintain aircraft control if you're setting up for a loop at 450 knots and 10 degrees nose low and get an indication?
Complete nose low recovery to wings level and remain within your area "Quickly roll the aircraft to the nearest horizon and apply backstick pressure to achieve moderate buffet or desired G (4-5 G's, if asked) -If moderate buffet is felt prior to reaching desired G, I will set MIL (or keep MIL) and maintain 250-400 knots until wings level
39
What is the generator shift range?
65-75% RPM
40
What is the generator cut-in speed?
43-48% RPM
41
What is the idle rpm range on the ground?
46-50% RPM
42
What should you do if the generator does not cut-in and the RPM's are less than 48%?
Push the power up on the affected engine until above 48%. If this doesn't alleviate the problem follow the checklist
43
Why do we taxi clear and shut down if a generator light remains on?
The generator light only means the generator has been disconnected from the AC bus. It does not mean that the generator has stopped turning. There is still a chance of having a bad generator and this could possibly lead to a fire if the engine is not shutdown
44
What are some components of the left AC bus?
B: left boost pump A: AoA L: Lights L: Left autosyn instruments R: Rudder trim S: SAS
45
What is the primary purpose of the static inverter?
To convert DC power to AC power. This AC power is used to monitor the right engine start on the ground or during flight, operate the right autosyn instruments (HOOF) and left/right fuel quantity indicators, and to check the oxygen quantity
46
What are the ops limits for the nozzles?
IDLE (ground): 77-92% (no fluctuations) MIL: 0-20% (+/- 3%) MAX: 50-85% (+/- 3%)
47
Following rapid throttle movement, nozzle position should stabilize within?
10 seconds
48
How long do you have for the afterburner to light on the ground? What about in flight?
Ground: 5 seconds Flight: not specified
49
If you abort a takeoff for an afterburner failure to light, can you taxi back and try the takeoff again?
NO
50
How are the nozzles opened and closed?
The nozzles are closed hydromechanically through the afterburner fuel control as the throttles are advanced, until the T5 cuts in around approximately 97%. The nozzle is opened by the T5 system to keep the EGT within limits at MIL and MAX power
51
What will happen if the nozzle sticks open?
The EGT will be below normal and you will experience reduced thrust. The afterburner will probably be inoperative
52
How will you know if you have a nozzle problem as opposed to a gauge malfunction?
Check the EGT against the other engine for a given power setting
53
What will happen if the nozzle is stuck closed?
The EGT will be higher than normal and the engine will probably overtemp in MIL. Anticipate an overtemp on landing roll due to reduced airflow through the engine. AB may be inoperative
54
If you experience a blown tire on takeoff, is your TOLD still valid?
No. Directional control and braking effectiveness is greatly reduced
55
When are the effects of tire failure most pronounced?
At high gross weights and speeds below 100 knots. As soon as the nose settles to the runway after aerobrake, your problems with directional control will begin to increase dramatically due to the greater "weight on wheels"
56
Which is more serious, landing with a blown tire or tire failure on takeoff?
Tire failure on takeoff presents the greatest problem due to the higher gross weights of the aircraft
57
How should you maintain directional control during an abort with a blown tire?
Use the rudder and differential braking to counter the drag caused by the blown tire. Nosewheel steeirng should be used only as a last resort. Use extreme caution when using nosewheel steering. Center the rudder pedals prior to engaging the nosewheel steering button and avoid over-steering. If you are not extremely careful, you may get into a PIO with the steering
58
If you suspect hot brakes with a blown tire, should you taxi clear of the runway to the hot brakes area to shutdown?
Do not taxi the aircraft with a blown tire or change configuration in any way If you suspect hot brakes, declare an emergency with ground or tower to get assistance from the fire department There is a possibility of fire due to hot brakes and/or broken hydraulic lines in the wheel well area
59
What are the indications of an airframe mounted gearbox failure?
Simultaneous illumination of the affected generator, hydraulic light, and master caution light
60
How do you confirm an airframe mounted gearbox failure?
Check the corresponding hydraulic gauge to see if it is at 0 (there is a slim possibility that you could have a generator failure and hydraulic overtemperature at the same time)
61
How long after one hydraulic system reads 0 may hydraulic system transfer occur?
35 minutes
62
What is the normal operating range for the hydraulics?
2850-3200 psi
63
What is the minimum and maximum hydraulic pressures?
1500 & 3200 psi
64
When do the hydraulic lights illuminate on the caution/warning panel?
when the pressure drops below 1500 psi and when an excessively high fluid temperature is detected
65
When does the hydraulic light go out?
At 1800 psi (approximately 10% RPM) or when fluid temperature cools down below overheat threshold conditions
66
What components are found on the left hydraulic (utility) system?
Flight controls Augment stabilizer Nosewheel steering Gear Speed brake
67
What systems operate from the airframe mounted gearbox?
The hydraulic pump and the AC generator are powered by the gearbox
68
When vibrations accompany an airframe mounted gearbox failure
-do NOT delay shutting down the engine to check crossover -do NOT restart the engine once its been shut down
69
If you have an airframe mounted gearbox failure with no vibrations
the engine may be operated normally (no shut down is required)
70
What should you do if a fire light is preceded or accompanied by a pop, bang, or thump?
Consider immediately shutting down the engine
71
You get a fire warning during flight. After retarding the throttle to idle, light goes out. What should you do?
Test the fire warning circuit
72
What should you do if one or both of the bulbs in the fire warning light fails to illuminate?
Shut the engine down
73
Why should you shutdown the engine immediately if the fire light remains on after the throttle is placed in idle?
Due to the possibility of rapid loss of the flight controls
74
What should you do if the fuel flow does not drop to 0 - 200 PPH after placing the throttle to cut off for a fire?
Use the fuel shutoff switch
75
After shutting an engine down for a fire, can you restart that engine again if needed?
Do NOT restart an engine that has been shut down for fire, fod, frozen
76
Should you check for good cross on the right generator before shutting down an engine for a fire?
NO! do NOT interrupt a boldface
77
What does FEVER stand for?
Fluctuating fluids Excessive EGT Vibrations Erratic engine behavior Roughness
78
What are the 3 times you will use the alternate gear extension checklist?
1. Depleted utility hydraulic pressure 2. Total DC failure 3. Gear handle down with an unlandable configuration
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What are the landable gear configurations in the T-38C?
-Three green -All gear up -Mains down with nose up
80
What system does alternate gear extension deactivate?
Downside hydraulics and electrics
81
How much time is required for an alternate gear extension?
15 to 35 seconds
82
When will the landing gear warning system activate?
-Below 210 knots -Both throttles less than 96% RPM -Below 10,000'
83
Can we land with one or more gear doors down?
Yes. The gear doors do not determine a landable configuration
84
What does a red light in the gear handle indicate with the gear handle in the up position?
the gear doors are not up and locked
85
How can you check fuel quantity with a right gen no cross?
use the fuel quantity test/check switch or either start button
86
How do you compute the NF landing distance?
(2500 + fuel) x 2 + 1000'
87
How does a wet runway change no flap landing distance?
increases it by 30%
88
What lights on the WCA with a right gen no cross?
Right Generator, Engine Anti-ice, and Right Fuel Pressure
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When will the hydraulic caution light illuminate?
Overtemperature or low pressure. The light will come on at 1500 psi and won't go out until 1800 psi
91
What systems operate from the airframe mounted gearbox?
Generator and hydraulic pump
92
How much hydraulic fluid should be visible in the sight gauge?
Ensure fluid is above the bottom service line. A fluid level above the upper service line is acceptable for flight
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What RPM range does the gearbox shift?
65 to 75%
95
Momentary drops in hydraulic pressure sufficent to cause illumination of the hydraulic caution light may be an indication of what problem?
Unpressurized system
96
How are the hydraulic reservoirs pressurized?
Bleed air from the 8th stage compressor

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