C-130h3 Engine Run
General quiz for use by those studying C-130H3 engine run program
- 1.
The #1 engine generator powers what AC bus under normal operation?
- A.
Essential
- B.
Right
- C.
Left
- D.
Main
Correct Answer
C. Left -
- 2.
Maximum starting temperature with one re-start allowed?
- A.
750C
- B.
975C
- C.
1077C
- D.
850C
Correct Answer
D. 850C -
- 3.
What actions should be taken if the start valve light fails to extinguish within approximately 15 seconds of releasing starter button?
- A.
Condition lever feather, fire handle pulled for effected engine.
- B.
Radio the control tower declaring an emergency.
- C.
Radio the MOC to dispatch the fire department.
- D.
Place the bleed air switch for the effected engine to off and shut down the engine.
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. Place the bleed air switch for the effected engine to off and shut down the engine. -
- 4.
Rotation of the propeller should be indicated by the ground observer within how long of engaging the starter button?
- A.
20 seconds
- B.
5 seconds
- C.
Immediately
- D.
10 seconds
Correct Answer
B. 5 seconds -
- 5.
What is the normal starting temperature in null?
- A.
800C-840C
- B.
750C-830C
- C.
780C-810C
- D.
831C-850C
Correct Answer
C. 780C-810C -
- 6.
For engine restart, turbine inlet temperature must be below what temperature?
- A.
400C
- B.
150-250C
- C.
200-400C
- D.
200C and 100C if using enrichment
Correct Answer
D. 200C and 100C if using enrichment -
- 7.
With any two engine generators operating, which electrical buses will be powered?
- A.
Main and Essential
- B.
Left and Right
- C.
All electrical buses
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. All electrical buses -
- 8.
What is the normal pressure range for the emergency and auxiliary hydraulic systems?
- A.
2900-3200psi
- B.
2900-3500psi
- C.
2900-3300psi
- D.
Nothing below 3300psi
Correct Answer
C. 2900-3300psi -
- 9.
What are the three sources of bleed air?
- A.
Wind, power cart, an aircraft in front operating it's engines
- B.
LOPAC, Huffer cart, lox cart
- C.
External, APU, engine
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. External, APU, engine -
- 10.
What is the RPM range of low speed ground idle (LSGI)?
- A.
92.5-100.5%
- B.
96-106%
- C.
69-75.5%
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 69-75.5% -
- 11.
The engine low oil light illuminates at?
- A.
4 US Quarts
- B.
4-12 US Gal
- C.
4 US Gal
- D.
2 Quarts low
Correct Answer
C. 4 US Gal -
- 12.
What is the normal engine generator frequency?
- A.
110-125cps/hz
- B.
9-21cps/hz
- C.
24cps/hz
- D.
380-420cps/hz
Correct Answer
D. 380-420cps/hz -
- 13.
What is the range for the normal brake accumulator pre-load?
- A.
1000 psi +or- 100psi
- B.
1200psi +or- 100psi
- C.
1500psi +or- 100psi
- D.
300psi +or- 100pi
Correct Answer
C. 1500psi +or- 100psi -
- 14.
What is the maximum allowable oil pressure in the power section during starting and warm-up?
- A.
60-85psi
- B.
50-60psi
- C.
250psi
- D.
50-100psi
Correct Answer
D. 50-100psi -
- 15.
During start, the start valve light should illuminate within?
- A.
3 seconds of engaging start button
- B.
10 seconds of engaging start button
- C.
5 seconds of engaging start button
- D.
15 seconds of engaging start button
Correct Answer
C. 5 seconds of engaging start button -
- 16.
What is the maximum turbine inlet temperature that should not be exceeded?
- A.
1067-1083C
- B.
1083C
- C.
1010
- D.
19,600 in/lbs
Correct Answer
B. 1083C -
- 17.
In fuel balancing, what is the total amount allowed between wings?
- A.
500-1000lbs
- B.
1500lbs
- C.
1000-2000lbs more than one another
- D.
1200lbs between symmetricals
Correct Answer
B. 1500lbs -
- 18.
When fuel balancing, how much fuel should be maintained between outboard and inboard tanks?
- A.
2500-3000lbs
- B.
1000-2000lbs
- C.
500-1000lbs, with the outboard kept higher than the inboard
- D.
500-1000lbs, with the inboard kept higher than the outboard
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 500-1000lbs, with the outboard kept higher than the inboard -
- 19.
When balancing fuel, how much fuel should be maintained between symmetrical main and external tanks?
- A.
1500lbs
- B.
500-1000lbs
- C.
1000lbs
- D.
There is no need to maintain fuel load between these tanks
Correct Answer
C. 1000lbs -
- 20.
The start valve light should extinguish approximately how long after releasing the starter button?
- A.
5 seconds
- B.
10 seconds
- C.
20 seconds
- D.
15 seconds
Correct Answer
D. 15 seconds -
- 21.
What is the fuel source for the APU?
- A.
#3 Auxiliary pump
- B.
#1 External tank
- C.
#2 Boost pumps
- D.
Surge box located in the #2 tank
Correct Answer
D. Surge box located in the #2 tank -
- 22.
What is the normal oil tank quantity of the APU?
- A.
4 US gal
- B.
4-12 US quarts
- C.
4 US quarts
- D.
4-12 US gal
Correct Answer
C. 4 US quarts -
- 23.
What is the Utility and Booster hydraulic system pre-loads
- A.
2900psi
- B.
1000psi +or- 100psi
- C.
300psi +or- 100psi
- D.
1500psi +or- 100psi
Correct Answer
D. 1500psi +or- 100psi -
- 24.
During normal operation, the APU generator will power what electrical bus?
- A.
Only left
- B.
Only right
- C.
Only essential
- D.
Only main
Correct Answer
C. Only essential -
- 25.
If the start valve light does not illuminate within 5 seconds during starting what action should be taken?
- A.
Condition lever feather
- B.
Discontinue start
- C.
Discharge fire agent
- D.
Evacuate the aircraft
Correct Answer
B. Discontinue start -
- 26.
What is the APU starter duty cycle?
- A.
1 min on, 5 min off
- B.
1 min on, 4 min off
- C.
1 min on, 30 min off
- D.
1on 1 off, 1on 5 off, 1on 30 off
Correct Answer
B. 1 min on, 4 min off -
- 27.
During starting, the APU should indicate
- A.
98-102%
- B.
98-102% within 60 seconds
- C.
100% +or- 2% within 35 seconds
- D.
100% +or- 5% within 15 seconds
Correct Answer
C. 100% +or- 2% within 35 seconds -
- 28.
For engine power settings in excess of ________, with a wind velocity of ______, the aircraft will be headed into the wind within_______.
- A.
19,600 in/lb, 10 Knots, 45 Degrees
- B.
9,000 in/lb, 20 Knots, 30 Degrees
- C.
7,000 in/lb, 10 Knots, 30 Degrees
- D.
5,000 in/lb, 30 Knots, 10 Degrees
Correct Answer
C. 7,000 in/lb, 10 Knots, 30 Degrees -
- 29.
What is the bleed air bleed down check limitations?
- A.
35psi to 20psi in 14 seconds
- B.
30psi to 15psi in no less than 16 seconds
- C.
30psi to 15psi in at least 4 minutes
- D.
30psi to 15psi in less than 16 seconds
Correct Answer
B. 30psi to 15psi in no less than 16 seconds -
- 30.
The #4 engine generator powers what electrical AC bus under normal operation?
- A.
Main
- B.
Left
- C.
Right
- D.
Essential
Correct Answer
C. Right -
- 31.
In numbered sequence (#1,#2,#3,#4) what engine generator powers which electrical AC bus?
- A.
Right, Left, Main, Essential
- B.
Left, Main, Essential, Right
- C.
Right, Essential, Main, Right
- D.
Left, Essential, Main, Right
Correct Answer
D. Left, Essential, Main, Right -
- 32.
During normal operation, what is the power section oil pressure limit?
- A.
50-60psi
- B.
150-250psi
- C.
50-100psi
- D.
65-80psi
Correct Answer
A. 50-60psi -
- 33.
What is the limit for normal engine generator voltage?
- A.
12-24 volts
- B.
110-125 volts
- C.
380-420 volts
- D.
21-24 volts
Correct Answer
B. 110-125 volts -
- 34.
What is the maximum allowable engine torque that should not be exceeded?
- A.
500 ft/lbs
- B.
19,600 in/lbs
- C.
19,600 ft/lbs
- D.
1,960 in/lbs
Correct Answer
B. 19,600 in/lbs -
- 35.
The engine should be on speed and stable within how long of engaging starting sequence?
- A.
30 seconds
- B.
94% or rated speed
- C.
16% of rated speed
- D.
60 seconds
Correct Answer
D. 60 seconds -
- 36.
During normal operation, the APU EGT (exhaust gas temperature) should not exceed what temperature?
- A.
400C
- B.
600-610C
- C.
650C
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 650C -
- 37.
Which electrical buses will be powered with a single engine generator operating?
- A.
Left and right
- B.
Essential and main
- C.
Main only
- D.
Essential only
Correct Answer
B. Essential and main -
- 38.
What is the minimum reduction gear box oil pressure in low speed ground idle (LSGI)?
- A.
45-50psi
- B.
70psi
- C.
100psi
- D.
50psi
Correct Answer
D. 50psi -
- 39.
What is the normal engine starting temperature (TIT)?
- A.
Any number below 750C
- B.
850-965C
- C.
750-830C
- D.
1077C
Correct Answer
C. 750-830C -
- 40.
What is the pre-load for the emergency brake accumulator?
- A.
1500psi +or-100psi
- B.
1000psi +or- 100psi
- C.
300psi +or- 100psi
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 1000psi +or- 100psi -
- 41.
The #1 engine generator powers what AC electrical bus under normal operation?
- A.
Essential
- B.
Right
- C.
Left
- D.
Main
Correct Answer
C. Left -
- 42.
What is the normal reduction gear box oil pressure?
- A.
50-60psi
- B.
250psi
- C.
100psi for 30minutes maximum
- D.
150-250psi
Correct Answer
D. 150-250psi -
- 43.
What is the maximum starting temperature with one re-start allowed?
- A.
750C
- B.
975C
- C.
1077C
- D.
850C
Correct Answer
D. 850C -
- 44.
What action should be taken if the starting temperature is between 831C and 850C?
- A.
There is no action required
- B.
Immediately stop start and evacuate the aircraft
- C.
Continue start until 965C
- D.
Continue between the temperatures and document the 781A aircraft forms
Correct Answer
D. Continue between the temperatures and document the 781A aircraft forms -
- 45.
The APU generator will also power the main AC electrical bus as well as the essential when what condition is met?
- A.
The DC power switch is in battery
- B.
Its above 70F outside
- C.
The AC bus is tied
- D.
Bleed air is turned on
Correct Answer
C. The AC bus is tied -
- 46.
The #2 engine generator powers what AC electrical bus under normal operation?
- A.
Main
- B.
Right
- C.
Essential
- D.
Left
Correct Answer
C. Essential -
- 47.
What is the normal engine oil quantity?
- A.
4 US quarts
- B.
4 US gallons
- C.
2 quarts low
- D.
4-12 US gallons
Correct Answer
D. 4-12 US gallons -
- 48.
During start and warm-up, what is the allowable reduction gear box oil pressure?
- A.
150-270psi
- B.
May exceed 250psi
- C.
Any number below 100psi
- D.
+or- 20
Correct Answer
B. May exceed 250psi -
- 49.
What is the maximum reverse RPM limit?
- A.
94-102%
- B.
98-102%
- C.
92.5-100.5%
- D.
96-106%
Correct Answer
D. 96-106% -
- 50.
The #3 engine generator powers what AC electrical bus under normal operation?
- A.
Right
- B.
Essential
- C.
Main
- D.
Left
Correct Answer
C. Main -
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