Official 324 stage flashcards

Vso

55 kts

Vs

57 kts

Vx

82 kts

Vy

88 kts

Cruise climb

105 kts

Vlo (ret)

109 kts

Vlo (ext)

140 kts

Vle

140 kts

Vo (3800)

135 kts

Vo (2870)

115 kts

Vno

169 kts

Vne

202 kts

What is the propeller overspeed emergency checklist?

Throttle (affected engine) → Retard

Propeller (affected engine) → Decrease (do not feather)

Oil pressure (affected engine) → Check

Airspeed → Reduce

Throttle (affected engine) → as required to remain below 2700 rpm

How do you identify a propeller overspeed?

1. RPM at or above the redline on the tachometer

2. Noise from engine caused by an increase in RPM

3. Excessively high oil pressure

Autopilot malfunction emergency checklist:

Control wheel → grasp firmly

Attitude indicators → Cross check

A/P DISC switch depress and hold

Pitch trim → re-trim as necessary

Auto pilot circuit breaker (row 3, col. 2) → pull

Autopilot → do not reengage

What are some indications of an autopilot malfunction?

• Unexpected roll or pitch deviations from the desired flight path

• Amber or red A/P annunciation on PFD

• Possible flight director command deviations from the desired attitudes

Should the autopilot be reengaged after a malfunction?

No, it should not be reengaged

Electric pitch trim runaway emergency checklist:

Control wheel → grasp firmly

Attitude indicators → cross check

A/P DISC switch → depress and hold

Electric pitch trim circuit breaker (row 3 col. 1) → pull

Pitch trim → retrim manually

What are some indications of an electric pitch trim runaway?

• Unexpected pitch deviation from the desired flight path

• Runaway trim wheel

• Red PTRM annunciation

What is the final check and why is it important in a complex aircraft?

It is important to verify the plane is in the correct configuration such as the gear down for a safe landing

Landing gear → down 3 green

Propellers → set high RPM

Flaps → Set ___ degrees

Approach → stabilized

Give a basic description of the landing gear:

It is hydraulically operated electrically powered, fully retractable, tricycle landing gear

How long should gear retraction or extension take?

6 → 10 seconds

What turns the hydraulic pump on when retracting the landing gear?

Moving the gear handle to the UP position

Is gear retraction the high pressure or low-pressure side of the system?

High pressure side

What turns the hydraulic pump of during gear retraction?

When the pressure switch reaches 1800 PSI

What turns the hydraulic pump on during gear extension?

Moving the gear position handle to the DOWN position

Is gear extension the high- or low-pressure side of the system?

Low-pressure side of the system

What turns the hydraulic pump off during gear extension?

The activation of all 3 down limit switches (one in each landing gear)

How do we know if the gear is down and locked?

3 green dots on the MFD

What activates the display of the 3 green dots on the MFD?

The closing of all 3 down limit switches

Emergency descent emergency checklist:

Throttle → close

Propellers → High RPM

Mixtures → rich

Landing gear → down

Bank → 45 degrees

Fuel pumps → on

Airspeed → do not exceed 140 kts

Rollout → pilot’s option

When would we need to do an emergency descent?

• Hypoxia

• In-flight fire

• Medical emergency

Why do we want to extend the landing gear during an emergency descent?

It creates more drag, allowing for a greater descent rate without building excessive airspeed

What would cause a check gear cautionary CAS message?

In flight above 400 ft AGL when gear is not down with flaps greater than 10 degrees or MP below 14 inches

What would cause a check gear warning CAS message?

In flight below 400 ft AGL when gear is not down with flaps greater than 10 degrees or MP below 14 inches

*Gear selected up on ground as well

How and when can we mute the gear aural alerts?

Pressing the message button after verifying and stating “no attention to land”

What prevents the gear from being retracted on the ground?

The squat switch on the left main gear

How does the emergency gear extension work?

When you pull the emergency gear extension knob, it equalizes hydraulic pressure holding the gear in the up position then allows it to freely fall by gravity

Why is airspeed limited to 100 kts during emergency gear extension?

To reduce resistance and stress on the gear while gravity and springs work to lower the gear

Provide a basic description of the engines:

Lycoming IO-360-B1G6 (left) and LIO-360-B1G6 (right)

4 cylinders

Direct drive

Horizontally opposed

Fuel injected

Air cooled

Rated and 180 HP at 2700 RPM at sea level

What are the 3 engine controls?

Throttle → adjusts manifold pressure

Propeller → adjusts RPM

Mixture → Adjust fuel/air ratio

Provide a basic description of the propellers:

Hartzell, counter rotating, 2 blade, constant speed, controllable pitch, full feathering (72-74 inches)

What does direct drive mean?

Propeller is directly connected to the crankshaft, so they rotate at the same rpm

What is the purpose of having a propeller that can fully feather?

reduces drag during an engine failure

What moves the propeller to the high pitch, low RPM position?

Counterweights, nitrogen charge, and spring force

• pulling back on the propeller lever makes the flyweights move outward, which pulls the pilot valve up letting oil escape from the hub

What moves the prop to the low pitch, high RPM position?

Oil pressure and aerodynamic twisting

• moving the propeller lever forward makes the fly weights move inward, which pushes the pilot valve down letting oil flow into the propeller hub

Let’s assume we are in level flight and then we begin a climb. How does the propeller respond?

Tradition RPM’s will drop so in order to remain constant the flyweights begin to move inward pushing the pilot valve down and allowing for oil to enter the hub

• The increase in oil pressure decreases the pitch of the blade to keep a constant RPM

How many axes does the autopilot use?

2

• Pitch and roll

What is the limitation of the autopilot system

Minimum engagement heights

• 400 ft AGL for climb out

• 1000 ft AGL during cruise and descent

• 200 ft AGL during an approach

Minimum airspeeds

• 80 kts

• 90 kts on approach

Max airspeed → 190 kts

Max fuel imbalance → 10 gallons

Can’t use for takeoff and landing

CAT 1 approaches only

No OEI go-arounds

Maximum engagement limits:

• Pitch ± 50 degrees

• Roll ± 75 degrees

Will the autopilot and electric pitch trim work if it fails the self-test?

No it will not

What are 3 ways to disengage the autopilot?

• A/P DISC button on the yolk

• Press AP button on MFD

• Pressing the TOGA button on the throttle