T‑6B Systems 2 Practice Test

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• When should the rear seat eject to ensure safe separation from the front seat?
• How does the fuel flow indicator display fuel flow in the EICAS?
• What happens when selecting the RAM/DUMP position on the pressurization switch?
• What happens when the cockpit altitude exceeds 19,000 feet?
• What does a red CKPT PX warning message on the EICAS display indicate?
• What is the only environmental control located in the rear cockpit on the engine/electrical switch panel?
• Which of the following are correct major components of the electrical system?
• What happens if the SSK selector is set to AUTO?
• What is the primary purpose of the internal canopy fracturing system in an aircraft?
• Pressing the MASTER WARN or MASTER CAUT switchlight in either cockpit extinguishes the lamp and rearms the mechanism for additional malfunctions or failures. Is this statement true or false?
• What function does the concentrator serve in the OBOGs unit?
• Where is the ejection seat safety pin installed?
• How is the front cockpit power control lever (PCL) connected to the fuel management unit (FMU)?
• What are the names of the switches that control external aircraft lighting?
• Is the AIR COND switch available in both cockpits to activate the air conditioner compressor?
• What is the function of the reduction gearbox?
• Which type of fuel is generally used in the T-6B aircraft?
• Generator power is controlled by which switch located on the right forward switch panel in each cockpit?
• What ignites during the ejection sequence as the seat reaches the top of the rails?
• What is the status of the OBOGS when the emergency oxygen flow begins?
• How many separate tanks store fuel for the T-6B?
• At what pressure altitude does the pressurization control valve begin maintaining cockpit pressure?
• What is designed to ensure that kinks, twists, or dents do not affect the reliability of the fire warning system?
• When do fuel level sensors activate caution messages in the cockpit?
• How is fuel directed to the collector tank from each wing tank?
• If the bleed air temperature exceeds what value, will the yellow DUCT TEMP caution message illuminate?
• What does the starter/generator do until the engine starts?
• What component does the defog switch open to increase the volume of bleed air through the heating system?
• With the engine at idle power, a red OIL PX message illuminates when oil pressure falls below _________ psi.
• Friction control settings made to the front cockpit power control lever (PCL) has no effect on the rear cockpit PCL.?
• Is the aircraft equipped with a fire warning system designed to monitor internal temperatures of the engine for possible overtemp warnings?
• When the generator control switch is moved to ON in one cockpit, what happens in the other cockpit if it was already ON?
• The T-6B cockpit is pressure sealed by the seal around the bottom of the canopy and which other structure?
• T-6B cockpit cooling is provided by a vapor cycle ________ system.
• The propeller converts engine power into ______.
• In a dual ejection situation with ISS set to BOTH, what occurs first?
• The front cockpit vent control lever will direct airflow to which areas?
• What device ensures a minimum of a 15-second supply of fuel regardless of aircraft orientation?
• What is the automatic adjustment range of cockpit air temperature with the TEMP CONTROL switch set to AUTO?
• The environmental control panel's primary function is to manage what aspect of the aircraft's performance?
• What component drives the propeller in the T-6B engine system?
• Under what conditions will the landing light turn on?
• The fuel system incorporates an auto balance system which maintains the fuel load in each wing tank to within ___________ pounds of the other wing.
• Which of the listed functions is NOT performed by the engine cowling?
• Which component is responsible for monitoring cockpit differential pressure?
• What is the primary method of refueling for the aircraft?
• What activates the CAS warning message, FUEL PX?
• The _______ light and _______ message illuminate if the canopy is not down and locked.
• What component keeps the collector tank pressurized?
• What is the primary purpose of the flip-flop valve in the fuel system?
• Which system's failure most directly ensures the propeller moves to feather position?
• The generator provides what voltage to operate aircraft electrical equipment?
• What does a control valve regulator located in the aft pressure bulkhead monitor?
• The primary aircraft electrical power is powered by which component?
• Which circuit breaker panel controls front and rear avionics buses in the front cockpit?
• In the event of an out of limits torque indication, the EICAS display will warn the pilot of all of the following methods, EXCEPT ______________.
• If a fuel imbalance is detected by the ___________ of 20 pounds or more for more than 30 seconds, the appropriate transfer (solenoid) valve is activated to close the motive flow line to the lighter tank.
• Which component of the pressurization system prevents cockpit over-pressurization?
• Which bus do the circuit breakers on the RIGHT console panel protect?
• What happens to the emergency oxygen system during ejection?
• The middle column of the engine indication and crew alerting (EICAS) display contains what information?
• To close the canopy from the outside, what must you do first?
• Which refueling method allows for more fuel in the wing tanks?
• All of the functions performed by the engine data manager (EDM) are engine related.
• Which statement is true regarding the activation of the emergency oxygen cylinder during OBOGS failure?
• During a normal start, the starter remains engaged until ________.
• What does the ejection seat catapult cartridge produce to facilitate ejection?
• Which component is primarily responsible for seat separation during ejection?
• The left and right fuel quantity tapes on the EICAS turn yellow when indicated fuel quantity in the respective tank is below ______________.
• How can the ejection seat be adjusted for the pilot?
• Wing tanks are vented to the atmosphere as well as each other through vent lines which provide vacuum and pressure relief for the tanks.
• What is the primary purpose of the cockpit pressure regulator?
• What is one function of the aircraft battery when the generator is not available?
• The engine and crew alerting system (EICAS) _____________.
• What happens during the ejection sequence regarding the oxygen supply?
• During maneuvers, the anti-G valve on the left side console is opened by which force?
• What is the role of the ejection seat safety pin?
• What are the two major components of the propulsion system?
• During higher altitude ejections, when are head box deployment and parachute deployment delayed until?
• Which component of the CFS allows for the fracturing system activation for each individual canopy transparency?
• What is the primary function of the Power Management Unit (PMU)?
• Approximately how long will the emergency oxygen cylinder supply oxygen once activated?
• What components move the propeller to feather during a loss of oil pressure?
• What is the function of the temperature control in the cockpit environment?
• Which component provides fuel for initial engine start and serves as a backup to the engine driven low-pressure fuel pump?
• What type of power does the starter/generator provide?
• Which component is responsible for oxygen concentration adjustments in relation to cockpit pressure?
• Cockpit heat is provided by _______, routed through a heat exchanger and/or a heat exchanger bypass valve, through the firewall, and into the cockpit.
• Does the pressurization control valve maintain cabin pressure at specified altitudes continuously?
• What is the function of the powered inertia retraction device (PIRD)?
• The primary purpose of the engine is to _______.
• What is the rating of the aircraft main battery?
• Using the primary T-6B refueling method, how much usable fuel does the aircraft system provide?
• Which of the following propeller positions produce the least amount of thrust and drag?
• Which of the following is NOT a function performed by the PMU?
• If temperatures reach or exceed the preset fire warning point on the exterior of the engine, what occurs?
• What is true about scavenged oil?
• The RAM AIR FLOW switch is overridden when which condition is met?
• The bottom portion of the EICAS serves as the crew alerting system (CAS) and is reserved for what?
• The aircraft electrical system includes a 28 VDC starter/generator, 28VDC battery, and an external power receptacle. Is this statement true or false?
• What component provides power to the front and rear cockpit blowers for airflow through the air conditioning vents?
• The weight of the T-6B canopy is counterbalanced by ________ during opening/closing operations.
• The left side (column) of the EICAS display contains what information?
• How many modes of operation does the canopy fracturing system (CFS) have?
• What indicates a problem in the cockpit differential pressure?
• What does the safety valve in the anti-G system do?
• What should be done if the emergency oxygen cylinder is not adequately charged?
• What happens when the cockpit vent control lever is moved to the OFF position?
• What does the auxiliary battery in the secondary electrical system specifically provide?
• The engine fire warning system consists of a core element, a sensor tube, and which additional component?
• What are the recommended minimum altitudes for controlled and uncontrolled ejection?
• Under normal operating conditions, aircraft electrical power is distributed across which two buses?
• What type of canopy does the T-6B have?
• When the engine is above idle, a red OIL PX message illuminates when oil pressure falls below what psi?
• Which component of the CFS is used in a diamond-shaped pattern along the centerline of the rear cockpit transparency?
• What is a characteristic of the anti-G system?
• After takeoff, power is applied to which mechanism to regulate cockpit pressure?
• How long does the emergency oxygen supply last in the T-6B during normal operation?
• The EICAS provides what type of information regarding fuel?
• When closing the canopy from the inside, how can one verify it is properly latched?
• What occurs if the ISS is set to SOLO?
• During steady state conditions, normal oil pressure should be between what range?
• What is the maximum altitude from which Martin-Baker ejection seats allow escape?
• What happens to the starter when the engine is able to sustain itself?
• Which method of refueling allows the wing tanks to be filled simultaneously?
• In which position does the propeller operate during most flight conditions?
• What is the role of the evaporator blower in the cockpit air conditioning system?
• The fuel balance switch has two positions; ___________ or __________ and is located ______________.
• What component draws warm cockpit air through the evaporator coils to absorb heat?
• When does the canopy pressure seal activate automatically?
• The utility light on the right console of each cockpit can be detached and relocated to the _______ for use as an area or map light.
• The ability to control the battery using the battery control switch is which of the following?
• On the EICAS display ΔP measures _______________.
• What is the primary power source for the PMU?
• Which type of warning message indicates low fuel pressure?
• What happens if the temperature control switch fails in the AUTO position?
• What is provided to protect aircraft systems powered by the generator and battery buses?
• Under what conditions is the manual override (MOR) handle used?
• What does normal operation of the oil pressure gauge indicate?
• The engine data manager (EDM) also performs non-engine related functions such as ______________.
• What is the primary function of the ejection seat catapult cartridge?
• When flying dual, how should the ISS be configured for ejection?
• What condition is necessary for external aircraft lighting switches to function?
• When oil pressure is lost, what characteristic is true regarding the pitch change mechanism?
• Are knee board lights intensity controlled by the FLOOD light rheostat?
• Is the air conditioning system functional when the engine is off?
• What component controls OBOGs electrical power and oxygen flow in the cockpit?
• What controls the motor drive heat exchanger bypass valve?
• What system is responsible for closing off the flow line to a tank if an imbalance persists?
• The bleed air inflow control switch controls how much __________ will be provided to the environmental system.
• In fuel systems, what does the term 'light tank' refer to?
• When starting the aircraft, the power control lever should be __________.
• What action does the internal canopy fracturing system (CFS) handle allow in the cockpit?
• The engine fire warning system monitors which of the following?
• The ability to control the generator using the generator control switch is what?
• What is measured by the fuel flow transmitter and displayed in pounds per hour?
• From where is engine bleed air supplied for cockpit heating?
• What is an indication of an inoperative canopy fracturing system?
• What is the function of the manifold cartridge in the ejection system?
• What action occurs to the propeller's pitch under normal operating conditions?
• With the BUS TIE switch engaged in the NORM position, what does the generator provide power to?
• What defines the timing for deployment of the seat survival kit during an ejection?
• When the TEMP CONTROL switch is moved towards HOT, what happens to the heat exchanger bypass valve?
• Is the emergency oxygen cylinder connected to the pilot's CRU-60P connector?
• For autostart, the ignition switch should be placed in which position?
• How are the instrument panel lights controlled?
• What activates the electric boost pump when the fuel pressure drops below 10 psi?
• The temperature controller, combined with input from two temperature sensors, controls which component?
• What happens if the cockpit differential pressure exceeds 4.0 psi?
• During ground operations, what is the main source of fresh air for cockpit ventilation?
• Which component is integral to the engine fire warning system alongside the core element and sensor tube?
• What action occurs when fuel level in a tank falls below the set threshold?
• Which sections of the T-6B canopy provide enhanced bird strike protection?
• Which statement about the engine fuel feed line shutoff valves is correct?
• Which environmental component does not require the use of engine bleed air?
• What does the cockpit air conditioning system primarily rely on for regulation?
• Fresh air ventilation is available for the cockpit during which conditions?
• After combustion, the expanding gases __________.
• The generator output provides how many volts DC and how many amps?
• Where is the environmental control panel located?
• What prevents contaminants from reaching the main fuel pumps or engine?
• How much time does it take for the rear seat to eject after the front seat?
• During which event is the emergency oxygen cylinder automatically activated?
• Display of the FUEL BAL messages may indicate an imbalance exceeding ___________ pounds for more than two minutes between the left and right fuel tanks, or a failure of the autobalance system.
• What is the maximum amount of usable fuel (JP-8) that the aircraft can hold?
• The engine data manager performs all the following, EXCEPT _______________.
• At what fuel imbalance level does the auto balance system typically engage?
• What type of fuel is provided in the T-6B refueling system?
• What are the three major sections of the engine?
• What are the major components of the T-6B canopy?
• What provides initial engine start and acts as a backup to the engine-driven low pressure fuel pump?
• How does the aircraft battery interact with the generator during normal operation?
• Which system is responsible for controlling the engine temperature and preventing overheating?
• If the auto balance system shuts off without reducing fuel imbalance to 30 pounds or less, the auto balance system may be reset to provide an additional ________ to balance the fuel load.
• Under what conditions does the air conditioning system operate?
• What is indicated by the pointer of the emergency oxygen cylinder when it is considered adequately charged?
• With the front cockpit vent control lever set to FOOT, a control valve in each cockpit is set to divert the airflow to the ________ below the instrument panel.
• What cockpit pressure differential does the system aim for at 18,069 feet?
• What does the propeller governor primarily regulate?
• What is used to drive the primary jet pump and the transfer jet pumps?
• The chip detector sensor is located _________.
• The aircraft electrical system includes a 28 VDC 300 amp starter/generator and an external power receptacle. Is this statement true or false?
• What is the function of the canopy lock release handle when closing the canopy?
• Which cockpit lighting can only be turned on from the trim control panel?
• Which component is responsible for regulating the temperature in the cockpit?
• Which two units control the propeller speed to maintain a constant 2000 RPM?
• The engine indication and crew alerting display provides _____________ with a visual indication of ____________.
• Is electrical power required for the activation of the canopy fracturing system (CFS)?
• If the oil pressure remains between 15 and 40 psi at IDLE for more than 5 seconds, ______ will be illuminated.
• What is the purpose of the nozzles on the respective seat rocket motors?
• When a fuel imbalance occurs, which valve closes the motive flow line?
• What does a red CANOPY warning advisory light indicate?
• Which statement is true regarding the aircraft's fire warning system?
• What three factors create the operating envelope for ejection system performance?
• What is the purpose of the emergency oxygen system?
• Which system is primarily responsible for starting the engine among the options listed?
• The power turbine section contains which of the following components?
• The fuel low level sensor lights the "L FUEL LO" and the "R FUEL LO" messages on the EICAS when the fuel level falls below 150 pounds in the respective tank.
• What type of temperatures does the engine fire warning system primarily focus on?
• What is the rating of the auxiliary battery in the secondary electrical system?
• Which system component utilizes a knob labeled INST for control?
• The fuel gauging system uses seven fuel probes inside the fuel tanks to ___________.
• What does the dump solenoid do during climb?
• What is the main purpose of the oil system in the T-6B?
• Which tank stores approximately 40 pounds of fuel?
• Which system does the oil system NOT provide filtered oil to?
• What is the primary function of the water separator in the anti-G system?
• The starter/generator is regulated and monitored by which component located under a panel in the aft cockpit?
• The electrical boost pump is primarily used for what purpose?
• When should the Manual Override (MOR) Handle be used?
• What is the maximum cockpit differential pressure that the delta P regulator monitors to send a signal to the safety valve?
• What does the BUS TIE switch in the front cockpit primarily connect?
• Once the ignition switch is in the ON position, how are the igniters managed?
• What is the voltage rating of the aircraft battery?
• What is the maximum fuel quantity for one wing tank using the primary refueling method?
• What is the maximum surface wind speed (in knots) at which the canopy should be opened?
• Which switch must be set to ON to allow external power in the aircraft?
• If the fuel filter becomes restricted, what will happen to the engine?
• Are the controls for the defogging system located in both the front and rear cockpit environmental control panels?
• What does the manual override handle (MOR) allow the pilot to do?
• What component is installed around the periphery and down the centerline of the front cockpit transparency?
• Under what conditions should an ejection be considered?
• The pilot in the rear cockpit has control of which environmental system component?
• What is the maximum indicated airspeed (KIAS) that the ejection seats are designed for?
• What is the result if the fuel filter is completely clogged?
• Which control switch regulates the position of the bi-level control and shutoff valve?
• Once the engine start sequence is completed, what role does the starter play?
• What component converts vaporized refrigerant to a high-pressure liquid in the air conditioning system?
• If either cockpit regulator supply lever is set to ON, what must be OFF for OBOGS to be disabled?
• What does the term "free turbine" mean in the context of the aircraft's engine?
• The ________ is located in the collector tank and ensures an uninterrupted fuel supply to the engine during inverted flight operations.
• Is the aircraft's fire warning system designed to monitor both average and discrete temperatures exterior of the engine?
• If a component or circuit malfunction occurs, the affected circuit breaker should ___________.
• How does the fresh air valve operate as the aircraft reaches an altitude of 8,000 feet MSL?
• At which altitude does the pressurization system typically take over?
• What is the main purpose of the Canopy Fracturing System (CFS)?
• The right side (column) of the EICAS display contains all the following information, EXCEPT ___________.
• How does the auto balance system work to manage fuel load?
• What three elements are necessary for engine operation?
• How is the pressure seal inflated in the T-6B?
• What happens to the collector tank when the wing tanks are depleted during operations?
• What routes fuel to the fuel management unit controlling delivery to the engine?
• Is the canopy fracturing system (CFS) designed for emergency fracturing of the canopy in the event of normal latching failure?
• Where is the emergency oxygen cylinder located in the cockpit?