KPMD Pilot Initial Qualification Exercise Practice Test

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• The maximum EGT for engine start is:
• Manual damping of Dutch roll is to be accomplished only with ___; Do not attempt to damp Dutch roll manually with the ___.
• For positive down spoilers, the speed brake lever should be ___. This is due to rigging tolerances and is necessary to ensure that the lever is in the forward detent.
• Describe the recovery from an unexpected spin.
• During engine start, when the throttle is moved from CUTOFF to START, the fuel flow ranges from 300 to 680. After ignition, the fuel flow rate increases to approximately 900. Which option matches the range for the throttle movement?
• For an inboard engine inoperative, ____ power may be used on all operating engines.
• How do you communicate a loss of communications to ATC?
• When landing with an engine inoperative and rudder power inoperative, pay particular attention to which Go-Around N1 power settings?
• Prior to starting engines and after setting parking brakes, pressurize the reserve brakes until a pressure increase of at least ___ psi above preload pressure is observed.
• In descent, a speed brake lever position of less than 40 degrees is not recommended due to tendency to overcontrol.
• After landing, the PM will monitor engine deceleration and advise the PF of any engines that remain in what state?
• During engine-out procedures, what is the recommended climb direction if terrain permits?
• How do you perform a go/no-go decision for landing in marginal weather?
• In a VFR cross-country flight, what is the purpose of exit points?
• During a go-around, what action do both pilots take with the TOGA/AP DISC switches?
• On the ground, airflow across the heat exchangers is induced using a bleed air what?
• The three-engine CRN must be at least what percent to allow climbout turns?
• How does fatigue impact decision-making and what strategies can mitigate it?
• Ground idle N2 range values are given as 54 and 62. Which option correctly lists these values?
• Required ramp fuel will consist of all fuel required for ___.
• Choose alternates that best meet mission requirements and conserve fuel. Those selected should not be ___, if terminal forecasts are marginal.
• Which indicators should be checked first to diagnose uncommanded yaw or roll as potentially due to engine failure or asymmetric flap condition?
• During descent, a speed brake lever position of less than ___ is not recommended due to the tendency to overcontrol at these settings.
• The Heading Miscompare Indicator (HDG MISCOMP) comes on when a differential heading error exists between selected systems of how many degrees before localizer capture?
• Which statement about METAR information is true?
• During takeoff, which crew member will make the final N1 setting adjustment between 40 and 80 knots?
• In Flight Director ALTS mode, which altitude reference is ignored by the altitude alerter?
• What is the primary purpose of standard operating procedures in aviation?
• What are the maximum numbers for ETCAS target tracking and display?
• For a typical VFR landing pattern, the first turn should not be initiated until which of the following is satisfied?
• In abnormal AC power conditions, one allowed action is to reset tripped circuit breakers.
• FSAS can be used to compute speeds for the described final approach in the one-engine-inoperative scenario.
• Which two conditions require filing two alternates?
• Verbal coordination is required when repositioning which valves and switches?
• When there is any doubt about the validity of an EGPWS alert, what should the crew do?
• During engine start, for temperatures at or below what, set the appropriate engine starter switches to ignition after the N2 reaches 50%?
• During a go-around, immediately advance symmetric engines to the ____ power setting.
• For landing, the calm wind correction is to assume a two-knot tailwind. Which of the following statements is true?
• Which statement about angle of attack and stall speed is true?
• What is a weight-and-balance check and why is it essential before flight?
• If the emergency dictates and the APU has not shut down automatically, the APU(s) may be shut down by using which method?
• After landing, which engines should be reported as still in flight idle?
• What is the typical regulatory meaning of the term 'operating limitations' in the POH?
• Which factor is explicitly listed as influencing takeoff distance?
• How can icing affect flight performance and what strategies reduce icing exposure?
• During RV Golf operations, tanker(s) and receiver(s) navigate independently to arrive at the ARIP ___.
• The asymmetric Go-Around N1 power setting is based on not exceeding Vmca on the ___ engine.
• When flaps are retracted to the UP position during the takeoff phase, the pilot monitoring should check rudder pressure drops to the ___.
• What documentation should be checked for currency prior to flight?
• Which condition regarding surface winds triggers filing two alternates?
• Once an IDG is disconnected, it can only be reconnected on the ground with the engine ___.
• Which speeds are compared to Vmcg in determining S1?
• Define basic empty weight and describe how it relates to computing loaded weight.
• Which weather phenomenon is more commonly associated with cold fronts than warm fronts?
• If the waypoint identified as a pattern fix becomes the active waypoint while an offset is defined, or a hold pattern is applied to the active waypoint with an offset applied, the offset is automatically canceled. Which statement best describes this behavior?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor influencing takeoff distance?
• The IDG is equipped with a ___ which, when actuated from the overhead control panel, disconnects the generator from its drive.
• What is the proper action when you encounter a stall at low altitude with nose-high attitude?
• Which statement best describes the meaning of ADS-B no-op?
• Heading corrections while in HDG mode are limited to minor adjustments of less than how many degrees?
• What minimum rudder hydraulic pressure (approximately) is required to engage the YAW DAMPER switch?
• How should you respond to a loss of electrical power?
• Which instruction governs the alternate airfield requirements used for planning?
• What should you do if you encounter severe icing in flight?
• If fuel appears insufficient for the planned reserves, what is the proper action?
• HDG mode shall not be used in which areas or for heading reversals?
• For landing with one engine inoperative and rudder power inoperative, fly final approach with 30 flaps using charted ___ and ___ SPEEDS, or as computed by the FSAS.
• When repositioning fuel panel valves and switches, what is required?
• Takeoff winds may be reported as light and variable or calm. If light and variable is reported, the agency will be queried to determine the ___ wind velocity and ___.
• The wing manifold can be divided into two sections by which valve?
• Why is situational awareness critical and what are cues to maintain it?
• Verbal coordination between applicable crewmembers is required when repositioning which valves and switches?
• During preflight, prior to performing the flap and speed brake warning horn check, ensure which of the following?
• Which three roles must be involved for a practice emergency separation coordination?
• During rendezvous with fighters, request ___ consecutive altitudes to allow 1,000 ft below the fighters for maneuvering to the tanker.
• During initial contact, after transmitting your position and altitude and making a request, what should you do next?
• Explain the difference between usable fuel and total fuel and their importance in planning.
• Altitude calls and acknowledgments are mandatory and will be made over interphone unless accomplished by which equipment?
• What is scenario-based risk assessment and how is it applied in flight planning?
• Which statement about maintenance logs is accurate?
• Which set of instruments comprise the primary flight instruments and their indications?
• If the switched DC bus failure light comes on, it indicates ___ to the switched DC bus has failed.
• To provide bleed air for starting engines No 3 and 4 and for operation of the air cycle machine, the bleed air crossover valve must be in which position?
• N1 settings, pattern, approach, and reference speed will be recomputed when any of the following occur: gross weight changes 10,000 lbs; temperature changes 3C; pressure altitude changes 500; airplane configuration changes or wind conditions require adjustment.
• If crossover is made to the left hydraulic system, the leading edge flaps will ___. Add ___ to the approach and threshold speeds.
• What are the three positions of the cabin pressure test valve handle?
• Which statement about Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) is true?
• When in IAS or MACH mode the FD commands a minimum ___ fpm climb/descent, regardless of ___.
• The calm wind correction concept is applied during which phase of flight?
• What is instrument cross-check and why is it important in IFR flight?
• What is the purpose of CRM and how does it reduce risk?
• How do you ensure you and your crew remain current and proficient for initial qualification in ongoing operations?
• To whom does the pilot monitoring report engine deceleration during landing roll?
• What is airspace classification and why does it matter for flight planning?
• Which statement best describes the guidance on alternate locations when forecasts are marginal?
• Which statement correctly differentiates true course, magnetic course, and heading?
• Which item is included in emergency procedures for a VFR cross-country flight?
• Explain the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and how they support safety?
• Explain the difference between a cold front and a warm front and typical effects on flight conditions.
• Moving a hydraulic system pressure switch to OFF opens which valve, resulting in maximum flow circulation of fluid at a reduced pressure (750 psi or less)?
• If a main tank fuel leak occurs, shut down the ___ on the respective wing.
• During a bounce recovery with a four-engine go-around, failure to advance all throttles will result in what condition?
• According to the Minimum Equipment List, you can take off with the No. 4 main tank fuel quantity gauge inoperative.
• During landing with less than full flaps, the target touchdown speed is at threshold speed minus how many knots?
• According to AFMAN 11-217 V1, you are considered established in the holding pattern upon initial passage ___.
• Why is it important to plan using usable fuel rather than total fuel?
• If a stabilizer occurs above S1, the PM will set the stabilizer trim switch to CUTOFF. If actuation of the cutout switch fails to stop trim movement, the pilot monitoring will stop the movement by ___.
• Normally, aircrew will use supplemental oxygen anytime the cabin altitude exceeds ___.
• Which action best mitigates fatigue's impact on decision making?
• In IAS or MACH climbs/descents with AP engaged, due to a 0.2g-limited pitch command, a slow increase/decrease (approximately ___ seconds) to full/idle power is required to avoid ___.
• What is the recommended practice to manage workload to maintain situational awareness?
• What is a waypoint and how is it used in flight planning?
• What is wind shear and why is it important during takeoff and landing?
• Which two instruments are not available in reversionary format?
• What term describes the fuel that must be on board to cover all fuel required for the mission, including contingencies?
• When using greater than what DBF will crews brief the planned braking speed?
• For how many seconds must the heading error persist after localizer capture before MISCOMP engages?
• Ground idle N2 range is ___ to ___.
• A nacelle fire is indicated by a compartment overheat light; fire warning light. Which indicators are used to signal a nacelle fire?
• When the AP is engaged, pressing the SYNC pushbutton places the FD in ___ and ___ mode, except when APPR or T/O mode is active.
• Why are checklists critical and when should they be used during flight?
• The OVER TEMP caution light illuminates if the bleed air temperature just downstream of the bleed air precooler reaches what value?
• APU generator only mode - Bleed air for air conditioning or engine start is what in this mode?
• According to the MEL, can you take off with one FD Mode Select Panel inoperative?
• Which practice best supports CRM principles during flight operations?
• During preflight, if the landing gear lever is not down, in the detent, ensure that the nose gear ground ___ and release handle is installed. Notify ___ and ___ immediately.
• Minimum weather (RVR) for takeoff is ___ for operational and ___ for all others.
• During air refueling, when either number 3 or 4 hydraulic pump inoperative, only the ___ air refueling pumps in the forward/aft body tanks should be used. This will ensure that the ___ is not deprived of available hydraulic supply.
• The PM will announce below or above any assigned altitude during climb or descent; the PF must acknowledge. What is the exact altitude value and acknowledgment requirement?
• Besides interphone, which system can be used to accomplish altitude calls and acknowledgments?
• Which statement best describes the components of a proper loss-of-communication procedure in aviation?
• Low hydraulic pressure with no other indications may indicate ___ as a possible cause.
• In air refueling operations, ARCP stands for what?
• Which item is part of a standard exterior preflight check?
• How does density altitude affect engine and propeller performance?
• Name three key components to verify during exterior preflight.
• Which sequence correctly describes calculating the aircraft's center of gravity (CG) using weight and moment data?
• What is the definition of maximum motoring?
• Do not set the Autopilot Refuel Mode Switch to OFF when a receiver is within approximately how many feet of the contact position?
• What is 'squawk' in aviation?
• File two alternates when the forecast visibility (intermittent or prevailing) is less than ___ or if the forecast surface winds (intermittent or prevailing) exceed limits corrected for RCR.
• The ETCAS system can track up to ___ targets and display up to ___.
• Before selecting HDG mode on the FD MSP, what must be synchronized?
• (RV DELTA) When ___, the tanker will adjust to the appropriate air refueling speed.
• When should you use the phrases Mayday and Pan-Pan?
• If gusts cause the flap retraction speed to approach or exceed flap placard speed, which speed should be used for flap retraction?
• Operating the ___ A/R pumps and the ___ simultaneously will result in slow operation of the gear and reduced climbout performance.
• What is the main benefit of connecting load buses to a synchronizing bus via bus tie breakers?
• Which statement best describes the 0.2g-limited pitch command scenario in IAS/Mach mode with AP engaged?
• If alerting equipment is used, altitude calls and acknowledgments may be accomplished by this equipment.
• One of the allowed actions is to operate the generator in an isolated manner.
• What does the vertical speed indicator represent in the primary flight instruments?
• Which icing exposure strategy best reduces icing exposure during flight?
• For a rolling takeoff, as the airplane approaches runway heading, ensure the N1 rpm is in the ___ range and symmetrical.
• During an outboard engine failure, takeoff continued, when would you expect EFAS to disengage? Airspeed exceeds ___ knots or the flaps are retracted above ___.
• Prior to actual accomplishment of a practice emergency separation coordination between which parties is mandatory?
• Why is weather information included in a VFR cross-country flight plan?
• Which takeoff minimums are correct for operational and all other categories?
• In IAS or MACH mode, the flight director's minimum climb/descent rate of 100 fpm is commanded regardless of which parameter?
• In a stabilizer trim runaway that occurs at or below S1, simultaneously, the pilot flying will which action and the pilot not flying will which action?
• N1 settings, pattern, approach, and reference speed will be recomputed when which changes occur?
• During a total engine failure in the traffic pattern, what is the recommended action sequence?
• What is the PIC's primary responsibility during flight?
• Which documents must be on board and readily available during flight?
• What does a TAF provide and how is it used?
• The Flight Director (FD) is not tied to the AOA system and does not have an AOA limiter stall avoidance feature.
• How would you request a heading change to avoid conflicting traffic?
• Which flaps should start down first and be brought up last to permit use of outboard ailerons during flaps down low speed flight?
• For touch-and-go landings, immediately after the nose gear touches down, the pilot flying will advance the throttles approximately how many knob widths and to what setting?
• What is the purpose of a final approach briefing?
• During preflight checks of the Autopilot and Flight Director, any combination of APC (SYS 1 or SYS 2) and FD (L or R) may be used.
• Automatic disengagement occurs when an excessive attitude condition is detected. What bank angle threshold defines this condition?
• A nacelle fire is indicated by which combination of indicators?
• What does 'ads-b no-op' displayed in the annunciation line mean?
• During an actual or simulated engine loss, limit bank angle to ___ degrees until, as a minimum, the landing gear is up and maneuvering speed is reached. If terrain and obstacles permit, climb straight ahead.
• All crewmembers will inform the pilot when ___.
• Which of the following is a recommended prerequisite before initiating the first turn in a standard VFR traffic pattern?
• How do you calculate leg time when wind is a factor?
• What is the purpose of a standard preflight inspection?
• What is normal maneuvering speed for a 20° flap airplane on takeoff?
• After ignition, the fuel flow rate increases to approximately what value?
• What is the correct format for initial contact with a control facility?
• On a go-around, the minimum speed for retracting flaps to 30 is ___.
• During which phase is the final N1 setting adjustment between 40 and 80 knots performed by the pilot monitoring?
• If a reserve tank leak occurs, shut down the ___.
• If a starter valve fails to engage during engine start, set the starter switch to OFF for how many seconds before attempting another start?
• Turns during climbout will not be used with fewer than how many engines operating?
• Holding (fuel reserves) for remote or island destination: If weather conditions require an alternate airfield in accordance with AFI 11-202 V3, aircrews may use ___ hours of holding fuel (in lieu of an alternate)
• Which display shows the EEID reversionary format when the EEID/NORM switch is selected, automatically if the EEID fails, or if the CIPS is operating (loss of all generators)?
• What flap setting is specified for the final approach in the one-engine-inoperative scenario?
• How do you verify fuel status and ensure adequate reserves for planned flight?
• During depressurization, the maximum hydraulic flow occurs at what pressure?
• What cues are important for maintaining situational awareness?
• What is the minimum thrust percentage at stabilization for touch-and-go?
• In APUG generator only mode, bleed air for air conditioning or engine start is not available. Which option best describes this?
• An excessive pitch angle triggering disengagement is defined as pitch greater than which pair of values?
• During landing roll, the pilot monitoring will monitor engine deceleration and advise when any engine remains in which state?
• Which elements are essential components of a VFR cross-country flight plan?
• For takeoff with fuel in any main tank below ___ lbs, open all tank-to-engine manifold valves.
• The AOA limiter stall fence feature is present in the AOA system and engaged by the Flight Director.
• What is the purpose of NOTAMs and how should a pilot use them?
• During climbout after takeoff, the maximum allowable speed deviation is +8 knots with 20° flaps and +3 knots with 30° flaps. What is the value?
• What is maneuvering speed for a 30° flap airplane in the traffic pattern?
• Which instrument provides the primary reference for pitch and bank in straight-and-level flight?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical element of a final approach briefing?
• During the main flap manual operation, to assure adequate lateral control in the lower speed range, the ___ flaps should be started down first and brought up last to permit use of the outboard ailerons for as long as possible during flaps down low speed flight.
• Verbal coordination is required when repositioning valves and switches on which panel?
• What is the role of alternates in a cross-country flight plan?
• OG/CC approval is required for landings planned with greater than which DBF?
• To dump fuel, it is not necessary to have the boom out of the stowed position.
• Never attempt to work on equipment using ___ power.
• What does 'IFMP NOGO' message mean on the FSAS STATUS page?
• Do not operate the landing lights more than ___ on the ground, and during ground operation of the taxi lights, try to avoid light operation of more than ___.
• If the landing gear lever is not down in detent during preflight, which two groups should be notified immediately?
• A departure alternate is required if __ is below landing minimums for the lowest suitable approach (at departure aerodrome)
• If rudder fails to reduce to the low range after flap retraction, set the rudder power switch to OFF prior to ___.
• If the waypoint identified as a pattern fix becomes the active waypoint while an offset is defined, or a hold pattern is applied to the active waypoint with an offset applied, the offset is automatically canceled.
• If the landing gear will not move to the up position, then prior to using the override trigger, check ___.
• Which axis does the Flight Director control when SYNC is pressed with AP engaged?
• For touch-and-go landings, once thrust is stabilized (40% minimum), the pilot monitoring will state what?
• How does VOR/DME navigation help determine position?
• What action should you take if marginal weather makes a landing uncertain?
• When landing with partial spoilers (inboards or outboards), by what percentage do the landing ground roll increase, and by what percentage does the delayed braking distance increase?
• How does workload management reduce the risk of loss of situational awareness?
• Another allowed action is to shutdown the generator.
• HDG MISCOMP comes on when the differential heading error is after localizer capture for more than how many seconds?
• What describes coordinated flight and the role of rudder and ailerons in a turn?
• (Flight Director) The ALTS mode ignores the altitude alerter ___ mode; therefore, the FD command bars will not capture ___.
• Which action should be taken if stabilizer trim movement continues after cutoff and actuation cannot be stopped by normal procedures?
• What is the PIC's role regarding flight progress and decision-making?
• The load buses can be interconnected through ___ to a synchronizing bus which allows parallel operation of the generators.
• When landing with ___, avoid excessive flare with resultant floating in an attempt for a smooth landing. Make a normal flare and touchdown at threshold speed minus 10 knots.
• Uncommanded Rudder, Yaw or Roll: Prior to taking any actions, scan ___ and ___ to ensure uncommanded yawing or rolling motion is not due to a ___ or an ___.
• What are the basic principles of radiotelephony phraseology in aviation?
• During takeoff, the pilot monitoring will guard the throttles to prevent throttle creep: when?
• Simulated engine-out approaches and touch-and-go landings are not authorized when PMC is inoperative.
• Who must acknowledge altitude deviations during climb or descent?
• What is the normally used delayed braking factor (DBF) for computing landing distance?
• Which statement best facilitates clear radio communications during flight?
• What is the definition of ground minimum control speed (Vmcg)?