NATOPS Flashcards

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What should be performed for all emergencies in the MH-60R?

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Maintain control of the aircraft, alert crew, determine the precise nature of the problem, complete the applicable emergency procedure, determine landing criteria and land as required.

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What does ‘LAND IMMEDIATELY’ signify?

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Execute a landing without delay.

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What does ‘LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE’ mean?

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Execute a landing at the first site at which a safe landing can be made.

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Define ‘LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL’.

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Extended flight is not recommended; the landing site and duration of flight are at the discretion of the PIC.

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What does ‘Check’ mean in circuit breaker terms?

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Visually observe CB condition. Do not change condition.

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What does ‘Pull’ mean in circuit breaker terms?

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If CB is in, pull CB out. If CB is out, do not change condition.

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What does ‘Reset’ indicate in circuit breaker terms?

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If CB is out, push CB in. If CB is in, do not change condition.

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What does ‘Cycle’ mean in circuit breaker terms?

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If CB is in, pull CB out then push CB back in. If CB is out, do not change condition.

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What does ‘Shall’ indicate in requirement for compliance?

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Application of a procedure is mandatory.

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What does ‘Should’ indicate in requirement for compliance?

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Application of a procedure is recommended.

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What does ‘May’ or ‘need not’ indicate?

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Application of a procedure is optional.

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What does ‘Will’ indicate in terms of compliance requirements?

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Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.

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What does a WARNING signify?

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An operating procedure that may result in injury, death or loss of aircraft, if not carefully observed.

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What does a CAUTION signify?

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An operating procedure that may result in damage to equipment, if not carefully observed.

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What does a NOTE signify?

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An operating procedure that must be emphasized.

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What are the indications of an ENGINE MALFUNCTION IN FLIGHT?

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Control Nr, Contgcy PWR – ON, Single Engine Conditions – Establish, Eng anti-ice switches – As req, Ext cargo/stores/fuel – jettison/dump as req, ID malfunction.

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What is the warning associated with flying with greater than 110% torque with OEI?

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It may result in unrecoverable decay of Nr, in the event of a dual-engine failure.

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What happens when engine anti-ice is on?

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Up to 18% torque available is lost.

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What are the indications of an ENG HI SIDE FAIL IN FLIGHT?

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  1. TQ is 10% or greater than other engine
  2. Ng is 5% or greater than other engine
  3. Np is matched within 5% of other engine
  4. Nr is at or above 103%
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What is the procedure for ENG LOW SIDE FAIL?

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  1. TQ is 10% below good engine
  2. Ng is 5% or less than the good engine
  3. Np is at or below 98%
  4. Nr is at or below 97%
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What should be done if ENG TQ OR TGT SPIKING FLUCTUATION is suspected?

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Perform ENG Malf in Flt EP. If fuel contamination is suspected, LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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What are the indications of a COMPRESSOR STALL?

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Rapid increase in TGT, hangup or rapid decrease in Ng, loss of power or change in engine noise level.

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What is the procedure for ABORT START?

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PCLs – OFF, ENG Ignition switch – OFF, Starter – ENGAGE.

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What indicates an engine malfunction during hover/takeoff?

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Control Nr, Contgcy PWR – ON, if a suitable landing site exists, set level attitude, eliminate drift, cushion landing.

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What should be performed during a DUAL-ENGINE FAILURE?
Establish autorotation, perform Immediate Landing/Ditching EP.
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What is the procedure for ENGINE AIR RESTART?
APU Emerg Start – As req, ENG IGNITION switch – NORM, Fuel selector levers – DIR or XFD, PCL(s) – OFF, Starter – Engage, PCL – IDLE.
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What should be done if there is a LOSS T/R DRIVE with sufficient altitude/airspeed?
PAC – Call “AUTO AUTO AUTO”, establish autorotation, verify drive failure.
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What should be done if there is a LOSS T/R CONTROL?
Collective/Airspeed – Adjust as required to control yaw.
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What are the landing techniques for LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL?
1. Restricted Controls: As required. 2. Stuck right: Low power, land at lower collective setting/higher speed. 3. Stuck left: Excess power, land at higher collective setting/lower speed. 4. Dual Cable Failure: Control left yaw with up collective.
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What is indicated by a HYDRAULIC SYS WARNING?
LAND IMMEDIATELY.
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What should be done for #1 and #2 HYD PUMP FAILURE?
Restrict flight control movement, land as soon as possible.
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What should be done if #1 PRI SERVO OR #1 TRANSFER MODULE LEAK occurs?
Servo switch – 1st OFF, land as soon as practical.
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#1 and #2 HYD PUMP FAILURE procedures
Restrict flight control movement. Land as soon as possible.
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What to do if #1 PRI SERVO or #1 TRANSFER MODULE LEAK occurs?
Servo switch – 1st OFF. Land as soon as practical.
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What should you do if both #1 RES LOW and #1 HYD PUMP appear?
Land as soon as possible.
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What is the consequence of not ensuring B/U HYD PMP switch is in AUTO or ON before landing?
Loss of TR directional control when WOW switch is activated.
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What to do if #2 PRI SERVO or #2 TRANSFER MODULE LEAK occurs?
Servo switch – 2nd OFF. Land as soon as practical.
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What should you be prepared for if #1 PRI SERVO and/or HYD appears?
Land immediately.
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What should be established during AFCS DEGRADATION?
Safe altitude and airspeed.
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What is the PAC call for STAB AUTO MODE FAIL?
"STAB STAB STAB".
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What should you do with the cyclic during STAB AUTO MODE FAIL?
Arrest Pitch Rate.
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What is the warning associated with the stab failure?
Stab may fail without illumination of associated caution.
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What are the steps for UNUSUAL ATTITUDE RECOVERY?
Level wings, Nose on horizon, Center Ball, Stop rate of climb/descent, Control Airspeed.
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What to do in case of DUEL-EGI FAILURE?
Backup instruments - Scan, as required.
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What should be checked during ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE?
Stabilator position, slew as required.
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What is the APU Emerg Start Procedure during electrical failure?
Perform APU Emerg Start Procedure.
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What to do in case of INTERNAL ENGINE FIRE above 540°C?
Starter – ENGAGE, motor engine.
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What should be done if #1 FUEL PRESS or #2 FUEL PRESS appears?
Fuel Selector Lever (affecting engine) – XFD.
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What to do if both #1 and #2 FUEL PRESS appear?
Land as soon as possible.
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What steps to take in case of EXTERNAL ENGINE FIRE?
Confirm Fire, ENG Malf in Flt EP – Perform, PCL (affected engine) – OFF.
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What to do in case of APU FIRE?
APU T-Handle – PULL, Confirm Fire.
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What to do if cockpit/cabin fire source is known?
Affected power switches and CB’s – OFF/Pull.
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What should be done for SMOKE AND FUME ELIMINATION?
Airspeed – adjust as required, Doors/windows/vents – Open.
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What to do during IMMEDIATE LANDING DITCHING?
Crew and passengers – ALERT, Shoulder Harness – LOCKED.
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What is the procedure for UNDERWATER EGRESS?
Emergency breathing device – As required, Cords – Disconnect.
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What to do if MTS UNCOMMANDED LASING occurs?
ACI MASTER ARM – SAFE, LASER SELECT switch – SAFE.
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What is the procedure for HELLFIRE MISSILE HANGFIRE?
Adjust controls as required to maintain straight and level flight.
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What to do for ROCKET MISFIRE?
Point weapon in a safe direction, Safe weapon: +1760 OFF – Select.
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What to do in case of SONAR CABLE ANGLE MALFUNCTION?
PAC call "CABLE, CABLE, CABLE," CABLE ANGLE pushbutton — Off.
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What are the procedures for BLADE STALL?
Decrease collective pitch, Decrease severity of maneuver, Gradually decrease airspeed.
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What is the key factor in VORTEX RING STATE?
Measureable >700fpm from 0-20 KIAS.
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What happens when TGT exceeds limits?
Shall land as soon as practicable.
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What is the maximum TGT for 12 seconds?
903-949°.
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What is the precautionary range for oil temperatures in the engine?
135 - 150° for 30 minutes.
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What is the minimum fuel requirement on landing?
No less than 600 lbs.
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What is the maximum wind velocity for rotor engagement/disengagement?
45 knots from any direction.
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What happens if the gust lock is engaged during engine operation?
Prohibited.
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What is the maximum airspeed (Vne)?
180 KIAS
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What is the maximum airspeed for sideward/rearward flight?
35 KIAS
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What is the maximum airspeed for autorotation?
100 KIAS
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What is the maximum airspeed with boost off?
140 KIAS
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What is the maximum airspeed with two SAS inoperative in IMC?
125 KIAS
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What is the maximum airspeed when either PRI SERVO PRESS caution is on?
125 KIAS
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What is the maximum airspeed with the dome at trail?
70 KIAS, 45° AOB
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What is the maximum airspeed with the dome below trail?
70 KIAS, 15° AOB
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What is the maximum airspeed for cabin door opening/closing?
60 KIAS
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What is the maximum airspeed for the searchlight in transition?
100 KIAS
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What is the maximum airspeed for the searchlight in a fixed position, other than stowed?
160 KIAS
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Fill in the blank: With MTS installed below ______ KIAS with 1000 fpm descent or more, inaccurate airspeed indications are possible.
90
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What are the temperature limitations for the aircraft?
-40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F)
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What is the angle of bank limit for normal operations?
45°
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What is the angle of bank limit above 10,000 DA?
30°
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What is the angle of bank limit when either PRI SERVO PRESS caution is on?
30°
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What is the angle of bank limit for boost off flight?
30°
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What is the maximum rate of descent for level terrain below 19,500 lbs?
720 fpm
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What is the maximum rate of descent for level terrain above 19,500 lbs?
480 fpm
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What is the maximum rate of descent for sloped terrain?
360 fpm
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What is the nose up slope limit for landing?
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What is the cross slope limit for landing?
12°
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What is the down slope limit for landing?
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What is the maximum gross weight of the aircraft?
23,500 lbs
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What is the maximum cargo hook weight?
6000 lbs
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What is the maximum weight for a rescue hoist?
600 lbs
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What is the minimum equipment required for night over water operations?
LAWS, Altitude hold (RADALT or BARALT)
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True or False: Flight into moderate or severe icing is prohibited.
True
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What is the engine oil capacity?
7.3 qts
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What is the maximum transmission system capacity for MGB?
7.5 gal
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What is the maximum transmission system capacity for IGB/TGB?
2.75 qt
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What is the caution for engine oil pressure low?
< 22 psi
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What is the caution for engine oil hot?
> 150° C
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What is the caution for engine oil pressure high?
> 120° C
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What is the function of the HMU?
Rapid engine transient response, auto fuel scheduling, Ng overspeed protection, flameout protection
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What does the DECU monitor?
Np sensing, overspeed, torque sensing, TGT monitoring
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What is the function of the GCU?
Connect generators, regulate output, protect from over/under voltage and frequency
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What is the maximum refuel pressure?
55 psi
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Fill in the blank: The fuel dump rate is a minimum of ______ lbs/min.
800
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What happens when fuel quantity is below 600 lbs?
Fuel starvation may occur
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What is the maximum weight for taxi with tail wheel shimmy dampener installed?
40 KGS
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What is the maximum weight for taxi without tail wheel shimmy dampener installed?
20 KGS
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What initiates the Manual Transfer of fuel?
Selecting TRANSFER/MANUAL OVERIDE and pushing either L INBD or R INBD
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What happens to the tank quantity during Manual Transfer?
Tank quantity changes on the MDs and FDs
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At what dump rate does the fuel dump system operate?
A minimum of 800 lbs/min
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What is the minimum fuel level at which fuel dumping should be manually terminated?
600 lbs total fuel
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What does the HIFR system consist of?
* Wiggins quick disconnect * Pressure refueling fitting * Pressure refueling precheck switch * Five element GO/NO GO canister
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What are the primary fuels authorized for continuous unrestricted operations?
* JP 5 * JP 8 * Jet A * Jet A-1
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What must be done when using JP 4 as fuel?
Take precautions including stabilizing in a hover and treating the aircraft as if fueled with JP 4 for the next two refuelings
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What is the purpose of the APU?
Provides pneumatic power for starting engines and operating the ECS
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What is the minimum accumulator charge required to start the APU?
2650 psi
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What indicates a failure of the APU?
APU FAIL light
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What is the hydraulic system capacity for #1, #2, and BU?
1.0 qt
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What does the priority valve in the hydraulic system do?
Secures fluid to the Rescue Hoist in low pressure situations
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What does the BACK UP HYD SWITCH do when set to ON?
Circulates fluid to each transfer module and maintains pressure in APU accumulator and rescue hoist systems
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What are the functions of the AFCS system?
* Automatic Preflight Check * Stability Augmentation System * Trim * Airspeed Hold * Attitude Hold * Heading Hold * Automatic Approach
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What is the purpose of the stabilator?
To eliminate undesirable nose-up attitudes in low speed flight
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What happens if the stabilator fails full up?
30° of travel available
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How is the tail rotor system actuated?
Mechanically by the tail rotor quadrant and cables, requiring hydraulic pressure to operate
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What is the activation condition for the Blade / Pylon Fold System?
Battery on, T/R will index & lock when pylon folds 5°
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When should Pitot Heat be turned ON?
When OAT is 5° or less and/or visible moisture
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What is the ECS temperature range?
2 to 71°C
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What happens during an automatic shutdown of the ECS?
* C-pwr * Starter Engaged * ECS Overtemp
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What does the fire detection system utilize?
3 Control amplifiers and 5 sensors
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What must happen for the APU fire extinguishing system to activate?
APU T-Handle must be pulled
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What is the maximum usable cable length for the rescue hoist system?
200 ft
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What conditions must be met to engage ALL STORES JETT?
* WOW not active * ALL STORES JETT button pushed
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What is required for the navigation systems to function?
Not specified in the provided text
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What is the maximum pressure for sonobuoy launch separation?
250 psi
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What are the conditions for activating ADHEELS?
Fresh or saltwater immersion, 11 – 13g’s
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What is the illumination duration for ADHEELS?
45 min illumination and independent of a/c power
139
What components make up the Navigation Subsystem?
* Two Embedded GPS Inertial Navigation Systems (EGIs) * Two Air Data Computers (ADCs) * One Air Data Transducer * One Air Speed Transducer * TACAN Set * Direction Finding Group (DFG) * On-Top Position Indicator (OTPI) * Radar Altimeter (RADALT) * Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) * Data Transfer Interface Unit (DTIU) * GPS Antenna System (GAS-1)
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What are the two main modes of operation for the Navigation Subsystem?
* Hybrid mode * Stand-Alone mode
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What are the six functions of the Navigation System?
* Navigation using ship & helo nav systems * Pos keeping using GPS coordinates * Pos correction for helo/buoy drift * Process for FTP pos & generate flt path direction commands * Navigation inputs for sensor processing * WYPTs and flt plans for helo navigation
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What does each EGI consist of?
* Five channel Coarse/Acquisition (C/A) and Precise (P) code GPS receiver * All-attitude ring-laser gyro Inertial Nav Unit * 12-channel C/A and P code GPS receiver with SA/ASM capability
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What is the function of the GPS Antenna System (GAS-1)?
It is a seven-element anti-jamming Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) that nulls out erroneous signals.
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What are the two navigation modes affecting Course Needle (CRS) sensitivity?
* Enroute Mode (ENRT) * Approach Mode (APPR)
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What are the four methods to track to a Waypoint/FTP?
* TO TO * DIRECT TO * CONT TO * TO FROM
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What is the default alignment type for GPS (HNAV) Alignment?
Can be conducted while shore based or shipboard with GPS tracking at least four satellites.
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What does Gyro Compass (GC) Alignment require?
Designed to align when stationary using INS-only alignment.
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What happens during a Data Link (DL) Alignment?
Uses ship’s heading, speed, and barometric altitude to complete the alignment.
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True or False: Valid heading and velocity data is required from EGI 2 for coupled approach and hover.
True
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What does an ATT miscompare or fail advisory indicate?
A 3° or more disagreement between the EGIs in pitch and/or roll axis.
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What does the Cable Reel Assembly in the Sonar System provide?
Electrical interface between Sonar Transmitter/Receiver and Transducer.
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What are the six modes of operation for the Cable Reeling Machine?
* Automatic Mode * Manual Mode * Auxiliary Hydraulic * Auxiliary Electric * Auxiliary Hardware Electric * Hand Crank Mode
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What is the purpose of the RMIU in the Sonar System?
Controls reeling machine functions and regulates smooth transition of transducer.
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What does the RMCU display in the Sonar System?
* Status * Faults * Speed
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What should ops avoid regarding electromagnetic interference?
Conducting ops within 1nm of naval vessels.
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Fill in the blank: The Cable angle indicator shall be within the _______ while raising the transducer.
inner ring