Citation 550 Oral Questions
- Max Tire Ground Speed - Max Turb Air Penetration - Recommended Min Icing
- 165 KIAS - 180 KIAS - 160 KIAS
- Vloe - Vlor - Vle
- 176 KIAS - 176 KIAS - 176 KIAS
- Vfe 15 - Vfe 40
- 202 KIAS - 176 KIAS
- Vsb - Vmca - Vmcg
- No Limit - 77 KIAS - 62 KIAS
Load Factors -Flaps Up -Flaps Down -Landing
-+3.8 to -1.52 Gs at 13300 lbs -+2.0 to 0.0 Gs at 13300 lbs -+3.5 Gs at 12700 lbs
-Minimum Fuel Temp -Starting -Takeoff
--40 degrees C --40 degrees C
If DC power fails totally, which valves fail closed?
-1 Emergency Pressurization Valve -2 T/R Isolation Valves
Strut Inflation -Main Gear -Nose Gear
-1 to 2 inches -5 inches
Minimum Autopilot Altitude -Enroute -Precision Approach -Non-Precision Approach -VNAV
-1000ft AGL -90ft AGL -300ft AGL -500ft AGL
T/O and Landing Limits -Max Altitude -Max Tailwind -Crosswind Component -Max Runway Water/Slush Accum. -Max Ambient Temp -Min Ambient Temp
-14000 feet -10 kts -23 kts -0.4 inches -ISA +39 degrees C (130 degrees F) --54 degrees C (-65 degrees F)
If DC power fails totally, what valves fail open?
-2 Engine Bleed Air Fuel Control S/O -2 Stator A/I Valves -2 Engine Inlet A/I Valves -2 Fuel Motive Flow S/O -1 Hydraulic By-Pass Valve -1 Windshield Bleed Air Valve -2 Speedbrake Safety Valves
-Pitot heat on the ground is limited to... -Why?
-2 minutes -To protect AOA Teflon pivot bearings
Engine Oil -Capacity -Usable
-2.08 gallons -1.25 gallons
Battery -VDC -Amps
-24VDC -44 Amps
Starter/Generator -VDC -Amps
-28VDC -400 Amps
The Standby Batter Pack provides how many minutes of power for what instruments?
-30 minutes -Gyro, Standby HSI, Standby A/S, and Alt.
Max Generator Load -At or above 35,000ft -Below 35,000ft
-325 Amps -400 Amps (600 Amps for 5 seconds)
Baggage Weights: -Nose -Aft Cabin -Tail Cone
-350 lbs -600 lbs -200 lbs
Fuel Quantity -Each Wing (gal) -Total (gal) -Usable (lbs)
-371 gallons -742 gallons -5008 pounds
Number of static wicks: -Wing -Rudder
-4; 2 aileron, 1 outboard, 1 wing tip (per wing) -2 on the rudder
Engine Takeoff Limits -Time Limit -Max ITT -N2 -N1 -Oil Pressure -Oil Temp
-5 Minutes -700 degrees C -96% -104% -70-85 PSI -10-121 degrees C
Engine Transient Limits -Max ITT -N2 -N1 -Oil Pressure -Oil Temp
-700 degrees C -96%-98% -104% -95 PSI for 90 seconds -0-121 degrees C
Engine Starting Limits -Max ITT -Oil Temp Minimum
-700 degrees C limited to 2 seconds --40 degrees C
What is de-iced by bleed air heat?
-Bullet Nose -T1 Probe -Engine Inlet -The first set of stator vanes -Windshields
If the WS AIR O'HEAT annunciator remains on for 60 seconds, what should you do? What temp in the air?
-Close the manual valves -Air is 146 degrees C (295 degrees F)
Engine Idle Limits -Time Limit -Max ITT -N2 -N1 -Oil Pressure -Oil Temp
-Continuous -580 degrees -49% -No N1 limit -35 PSI minimum --40-121 degrees C
Engine Max Cruise Limits -Time Limit -Max ITT -N2 -N1 -Oil Pressure -Oil Temp
-Continuous -670 degrees C -96% -104% -70-85 PSI -0-121 degrees C
Engine Max Continuous Limits -Time Limit -Max ITT -N2 -N1 -Oil Pressure -Oil Temp
-Continuous -680 degrees C -96% -104% -70-85 PSI -0-121 degrees C
What does turning the O2 selector to "Manual Drop" do?
-Deploys PAX masks -Provides O2 for all cabin altitudes to PAX and crew
What 6 items are on the Emergency Bus?
-Directional Gyro #2 -Engine Instrument Flood Light -NAV #2 -Cockpit Flood Lights -Comm #1 -Copilot's HSI
What annunciators illuminate when the ENG FIRE switch light is pressed?
-FUEL LOW PRESS -HYD LOW FLOW -F/W SHUT OFF -OIL PRESS LO -GEN LIGHT
Depressing the ENG FIRE switchlight causes what 5 things to happen?
-Fuel Firewall SOV closes -Hydraulic Firewall SOV closes -Generator Field to trip -Isolates the thrust reverser -Arms and aims both extinguisher bottles
What items are driven by the Accessory Gearbox?
-Fuel Pump -Oil Pump -Hydraulic Pump -N2 Tachometer/Generator -Starter/Generator
Confine the following to speeds below Va:
-Full rudder application -Full aileron application -Maneuvers involving AOA near stall
How must the passenger seats be positioned for takeoff and landing?
-Fully upright and outboard -The seat aft of the emergency exit must be in the most aft position
What 8 things does the left squat switch control?
-Ground Idle -Anti-skid -Thrust Reversers -Emer Press Valve (Inop on ground) -Ground Valve (Inop in-flight) -Cross-Gen Starts (Inop in-flight) -Hour-meter and Digital Clocks -Landing Gear Handle Solenoid
What should be checked in the tail cone compartment?
-Hydraulic Fluid Quantity Reservoir -Fire Bottle Pressure Gauges -J-box Circuit Breakers
3 Battery Limitations
-If a battery limitation is exceeded, a deep cycle, including a capacity check, must be accomplished to detect possible cell damage -3 gen. assisted starts = 1 battery start -If external power is used for start, no battery cycle is counted
What is de-iced/anti-iced electrically?
-Inboard section of the wings -Pitot Tubes -Static Ports -AOA Vane -RAT Probe
When does the L/G Warning horn sound? Can it be silenced?
-L/G is not down and locked and 1 or more thrust levers are <70% N2. This can be silenced. -Flaps are >15 degrees and L/G is not down and locked. This cannot be silenced.
For engine synchronization, which engine is "Master" and which engine is "slaved"?
-Left is Master -Right is Slaved
What items are on the Hot Battery Bus?
-Lights -Ignition -Voltmeter -Emergency Bus -Emergency Battery Pack -ELT
Limitations on the use of Aviation Gasoline
-Max 50 hours or 3500 gallons between overhauls if the following are observed -Fuel temp confirmed within limits -Max air temp 32 degrees C -Boost pumps are on -Max altitude 18,000ft -Hours entered in engine logbook
Takeoff weight is limited by the most restrictive of:
-Max certified T/O weight -Max T/O weight permitted by climb performance -Takeoff field length
Landing weight is limited by the most restrictive of:
-Max certified landing weight -Max landing weight permitted by climb requirements or brake energy limit -Landing distance
Thrust Reverser Limits -During landing roll... -Max reverse thrust is limited to... -Max Deployment Time -Prohibited when?
-Must be reduced to idle when airspeed reaches 60 KIAS -94% N1 when ambient temps above -18 degrees C or 92% N1 when ambient temps below -18 degrees C -15 minutes in any 1-hour period -Operating on sod, dirt, or gravel runways
Hydraulic Accumulator -Light Green Band -Dark Green Band
-Pre-charged -Pressurized
What three actions activate the fuel boost pump with the boost pump switch in NORM?
-Pressing the start button -Crossfeed -Low Fuel Pressure
What two things does the right squat switch control?
-Pressurization -Thrust Reversers
What engine supplies the bleed air when the pressurization selector is in GND? In EMER?
-Right in GND -Left in EMER
When should igniters be selected ON?
-Takeoff and Landing -Turbulence -Heavy rain/snow -Stalls or Practice Emergencies
What systems are powered by the main hydraulic system?
-Thrust Reversers -Landing Gear -Speedbrakes
When should the windshield bleed air be run in LOW and what temp is the air?
-When OAT is above -18 degrees C (0 degrees F) -Air is 127 degrees C (260 degrees F)
When should the windshield bleed air be run in HI and what temp is the air?
-When OAT is below -18 degrees C (0 degrees F) -Air is 138 degrees C (280 degrees F)
What gauges are in the nose baggage?
-Windshield Alcohol -Emergency Pneumatic Source -Power Brake Accumulator -Brake Fluid
Mmo
.705M
Normal Pressurization Differential
0.0 to 8.8 PSI +/- 0.1 PSI
The backup windshield alcohol anti-ice system is sufficient for...
10 minutes on the pilots side only
Max Landing Weight
12,700 lbs
With the pressure source selector in NORMAL, emergency dump at the aircraft service ceiling results in a cabin altitude of approximately...
13,000 feet
Max Takeoff Weight
13,300 lbs
Max Ramp Weight
13,500 lbs
When does an altitude pressure switch actuate automatic drop of the passenger masks?
13,500ft +/- 600ft
O2 Pressure Limits (normal)
1600-1800 PSI
When does the FUEL LOW LEVEL annunciator illuminate?
169 pounds
What is the maximum allowable oil consumption?
1qt over 4 hours, measured over a 10 hour period
Engine Bypass Ratio
2.7 to 1
What is the speed range for air starts?
200-250 KIAS
At what PSI does oxygen blowout relief occur?
2500 PSI
Engine Thrust Rating
2500 lbs of thrust each
Vmo Up to 14,000ft
262 KIAS
During engine start, when do the secondary fuel nozzles open?
27-28% N2
Vmo 14,000ft to 28,000ft
277 KIAS
Starter Limits
3 attempts per 30 minute period with a minimum 30 second rest period between cycles
Battery Start Limit
3 engine start attempts per hour
Max Generator Load Above 35,000ft
325 Amps
When is the start sequence complete?
38% N2
How many filters are incorporated in the hydraulic system?
3; 2 for fluid leaving the pumps and 1 for fluid returning to the reservoir
Max Generator Load Up To 35,000ft
400 Amps
Max Operating Altitude
43,000ft
Maximum Fuel Temp
50 degrees C
Minimum fuel required for all operations
500 pounds per side
At approx. what temperature range does the ENG FIRE switch light come on?
500-560 degrees F
Max Fuel Imbalance
600 lbs
Approximately how much fuel does the crossfeed system transfer per hour?
600-900 lbs
When does the system cut off passenger oxygen during descent?
8,000ft
During engine start, what N2 should the thrust levers be brought out of cutoff and what happens?
8-10%. Fuel is introduced, ignition is activated, and IGN light comes ON.
Max Zero Fuel Weight
9,500 lbs
What books are needed onboard?
AFM, MEL, TCAS, GPWS, Radar, and FMS
What must happen when operating in visible moisture when the OAT is between +10 degrees C and -30 degrees C?
All anti-icing systems must be activated
How is the oil cooled?
An oil-to-fuel heat exchanger
What is the closed system pressure for the hydraulic system?
Between 1300 & 1500 PSI
What may happen with activation of the de-ice boots below -40 degrees C?
Boot cracking and/or failure of the boots to fully deflate
How are the flaps operated and actuated?
Electrically
What is continuously anti-iced when the engine is operating?
Engine Bullet Nose and the T1 Probe
What is the max altitude for air starts?
FL350
What do the crossfeed valves do in the event of a loss of DC power?
Fail in their current position
Autopilot and yaw damper must be off...
For takeoff and landing
Operation in BOTH HI mode is not approved...
For takeoff, landing, or at high power settings
When is engine anti-ice required?
For taxi, takeoff, and in-flight when operating in visible moisture with indicated RAT at 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) or below
If DC power fails totally, which valves fail in their current position?
Fuel Crossfeed Valves
GPU Limits
GPU output to 1000 amps maximum when connected to the aircraft. Adjust power unit output to 28VDC with no load. (More of either may damage starter)
Max Enroute Temperature
ISA +30 degrees C
When is fuel cross-feed prohibited?
In descents
What will happen when you have an overcharging generator (29V and up)?
It will cause the other generator to shutdown for over-voltage protection
Approved Fuels
Jet A, A1, B, JP4, JP5, JP8, and Avgas
Aircraft Dimensions
Length - 48ft Wingspan - 52.2ft Height - 15ft Wheelbase - 18ft
Can T/Rs be used during touch and go's?
No
Can a takeoff be performed with the BATT O'HEAT Annunciator illuminated?
No
Is fire protection and detection available on EMER BATT?
No
Are the de-ice boots available in BATT EMER with both GENs OFF? Why or why not?
No because the switch is DC powered
If a DC power failure leaves the Bypass Valve open, what happens to the main hydraulic system?
No hydraulic system component can operate
After one Inverter has been selected, is the other Inverter off?
No. It is ON and "standing by."
Can you do a cross-generator start in-flight? Why or why not?
No. The LH squat switch disables generator assisted starts in-flight.
Can you tell how much pressure there is remaining in the Emergency Brake bottle from the cockpit?
No. There is no cockpit indication.
What do the green ignition lights indicate?
Only that electrical power is available to the Exciter Box. It does not indicate that the Exciter Box is operating or that either igniter is firing.
What kind of hydraulic system is on the Citation II?
Open Center System
When is windshield bleed air required?
Operating in visible moisture with indicated RAT at 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) or below
Why shouldn't you press on the brake pedals while using Emergency Brakes?
Pneumatic bottle pressure will enter the reservoir and rupture it.
Engine Manufacturer and Model
Pratt & Whitney JT15D-4
What is required to be added to all fuels?
Prist
How do you actuate the emergency brake valve?
Pull the EMER BRAKE PULL lever
How can you tell that a 225 amp current limiter has blown?
Red flags appear on ALL engine gauges (except N1) on the side of the blown current limiter and a steady Master Warning light that cannot be extinguished will illuminate on the side of the failed limiter.
What are the only approved hydraulic fluids?
Skydrol and Hyjet
If the crossfeed valves stick, how can they be reset?
Terminate DC power for 30 seconds (BATT OFF & GENS OFF)
To be able to cross-feed, what boost pump must be off?
The boost pump on the side opposite of the selected tank
What happens when the stow switch is moved to EMER?
The hydraulic bypass valve closes and causes the T/R control valve to energize to the stow position. Hydraulic pressure stays on to hydraulically lock the T/R closed. (HYD PRESS ON and ARM lights ON)
What must be in contact with the runway before T/R use?
The nose wheel
What happens to the speedbrakes during a DC power failure?
The speedbrake safety valve fails open, allowing hydraulic pressure to dissipate resulting in the speedbrake panels trailing
If engine oil types are mixed at more than 2 quarts every 400 hours, what must happen?
The system must be drained and flushed
If either thrust lever is advanced with the speedbrakes extended, what will happen?
The throttle lever microswitch will electrically reset the speedbrakes switch to the retract position, causing the speedbrakes panels to retract.
What does a red flag on the oil temperature gauge indicate?
There is no DC power to the gauge
Approved Operations
VFR Day & Night IFR Day & Night including CAT I & II approaches Known Icing Conditions
When do the OIL PRESS LO annunciators illuminate?
When pressure is <35 PSI on the associated engine
If the Torque Monitor Functional Test is not successful and/or if the AP TORQUE annunciator does not illuminate...
Autopilot operation is prohibited above 14,500ft
When must the autopilot be tested?
Before every takeoff
When should the T/Rs be tested?
Before the first flight of the day (minimum)
The vertical navigation system must be off...
Below 500ft AGL
What is de-iced pneumatically?
Wings and Horizontal Stabilizor
When is it recommended to activate the de-ice boots?
With ice accumulations between 1/4 and 1/2 of an inch
During engine start, when should ITT begin to rise?
Within 10 seconds of fuel introduction