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Courses for t he Caravan Caravan I are are taught at the fol lowin g FlightSafety FlightSafe ty Lea Learning rning Ce Centers: nters:
FlightSafety Wichita Cessna Learning Center 1951 Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209 (800) 488-3214 or (316) 220-3100 FlightSafety Wichita East Pilot Center 9721 East Central Ave., Wichita, Kansas 67206 (800) 488-3747 or (316) 612-5300
Courses for t he Caravan Caravan I are are taught at the fol lowin g FlightSafety FlightSafe ty Lea Learning rning Ce Centers: nters:
FlightSafety Wichita Cessna Learning Center 1951 Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209 (800) 488-3214 or (316) 220-3100 FlightSafety Wichita East Pilot Center 9721 East Central Ave., Wichita, Kansas 67206 (800) 488-3747 or (316) 612-5300
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ...................................... .................................................... ............................. .......................1 ........1-i -i CHAPTER 2 - GROUND TRAINING ............... ............................. ............................ ............................. .......................... ...........2-i 2-i CHAPTER 3 - FLIGHT TRAINING ...................... ..................................... ............................. ............................. .....................3-i ......3-i CHAPTER 4 - TEST STANDARDS/REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AREAS..............4-i CHAPTER 5 - HANDOUTS ................. ............................... ............................. ............................. ............................. .......................5 ........5-i -i
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INITIAL GROUND TRAINING SCHEDULE...................................................... 1-2 RECURRENT GROUND TRAINING SCHEDULE ........................................... 1-3 INITIAL FLIGHT TRAINING SCHEDULE ......................................................... 1-4 RECURRENT FLIGHT TRAINING SCHEDULE .............................................. 1-4
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Welcome to our training facility. We hope that your visit with us will be pleasant and productive. We encourage you to take advantage of all training options available to you during your stay. To help ensure your successful completion of this initial course, we have provided you with various training materials. These include: • • • • •
Pilot Client Guide Pilot Training Manual (PTM) Memory Flashcards Pilot Training Handbook (where applicable) Instrument Panel Poster.
The Required Knowledge Areas (RKAs) found in chapter four of this guide are concepts you need to know to y this aircraft safely. We have based both the written and oral examination questions on the RKAs. The Memory Flashcards contain memory items and limitations for this aircraft. We recommend you study the RKAs, and the Flashcards.
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INITIAL GROUND TRAINING SCHEDULE
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RECURRENT GROUND TRAINING SCHEDULE
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INITIAL FLIGHT TRAINING SCHEDULE
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CHAPTER 2 GROUND TRAINING CONTENTS INITIAL GROUND TRAINING .................................................................................
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OBJECTIVE OF GROUND TRAINING ............................................................ 2-1 CURRICULUM SEGMENT OUTLINE .............................................................. 2-1 GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUBJECTS .......................................................... 2-1 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ..................................................................................... 2-1 SYSTEMS INTEGRATION ............................................................................... 2-2 RECURRENT GROUND TRAINING ....................................................................... 2-3 OBJECTIVE OF GROUND TRAINING ............................................................ 2-3
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INITIAL GROUND TRAINING OBJECTIVE OF GROUND TRAINING To provide pilots with the necessary training to become familiar with all information concerning the aircraft’s powerplant, major components and systems, major appliances, performance and limitations, standard and emergency operating procedures, and the contents of the approved aircraft ight manual or approved manual materials, placards, and markings.
Completion Standards A. Aircraft Systems—The pilot must demonstrate adequate knowledge of the aircraft systems, performance and ight planning by successfully completing a written examination with a minimum score of 80%, that is corrected to 100%. B. Systems Integration—The pilot must be able to describe, locate, and identify aircraft systems; and perform normal, abnormal, and emergency checklists.
CURRICULUM SEGMENT OUTLINE The ground training curriculum segment outline is comprised of the following subject areas: General Operational Subjects, Aircraft Systems, and Systems Integration.
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H. Flight Controls I. Ice and Rain Protection J. Pneumatics K. Air Conditioning (If Applicable) L. Oxygen M. Lighting N. Avionics O. Master Warning P. Systems Review, Examination, and Critique
Systems Integration The training modules presented in the Systems Integration subject area provide the pilot with instruction on aircraft systems interrelationships with respect to normal, abnormal and emergency procedures. Pilots will practice the elements of Crew Resource Management as part of system integration training. Pilots will become familiar with the cockpit layout, checklist, maneuvers and procedures. Lessons are normally conducted
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RECURRENT GROUND TRAINING OBJECTIVE OF GROUND TRAINING To provide pilots with the necessary training to become familiar with all information concerning the aircraft’s powerplant, major components and systems, major appliances, performance and limitations, standard and emergency operating procedures, and the contents of the approved aircraft ight manual or approved manual materials, placards, and markings.
Completion Standards A. Aircraft Systems—The pilot must demonstrate adequate knowledge of the aircraft systems, performance and ight planning by successfully completing a written examination with a minimum score of 80%, that is corrected to 100%. B. Systems Integration—The pilot must be able to describe, locate, and identify aircraft systems; and perform normal, abnormal, and emergency checklists.
CURRICULUM SEGMENT OUTLINE The ground training curriculum segment outline is comprised of the following subject areas: General Operational Subjects, Aircraft Systems, and Systems Integration.
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H. Flight Controls I. Ice and Rain Protection J. Pneumatics K. Air Conditioning (If Applicable) L. Oxygen M. Lighting N. Avionics O. Master Warning P. Systems Review, Examination, and Critique
Systems Integration The training modules presented in the Systems Integration subject area provide the pilot with instruction on aircraft systems interrelationships with respect to normal, abnormal and emergency procedures. Pilots will practice the elements of Crew Resource Management as part of system integration training. Pilots will become familiar with the cockpit layout, checklist, maneuvers and procedures. Systems integration training
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CHAPTER 3 FLIGHT TRAINING CONTENTS INITIAL FLIGHT TRAINING CURRICULUM .......................................................... 3-1 OBJECTIVE OF FLIGHT TRAINING ............................................................... 3-1 COMPLETION STANDARDS........................................................................... 3-1 CURRICULUM SEGMENT OUTLINE .............................................................. 3-1 AIRCRAFT ORIENTATION AND NORMAL PROCEDURES ........................... 3-1 ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .......................................... 3-1 RECURRENT FLIGHT TRAINING CURRICULUM ................................................ 3-2 OBJECTIVE OF FLIGHT TRAINING ............................................................... 3-2
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INITIAL FLIGHT TRAINING CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE OF FLIGHT TRAINING With the use of an approved ight simulator, cockpit checklist and appropriate instrument approach and airport charts, the pilot will be able to accomplish a ight review in accordance with §61.56. Training will include all maneuvers and procedures which, at the direction of the instructor giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certicate.
Completion Standards The pilot completes the ight review, and the instructor certies in the ight simulator training record and endorses the pilot log book. This curriculum accomplishes the §61.56 requirements to qualify the ight crewmember for service in the duty position after completion of the required training. The ight review will be conducted in accordance with the Private Pilot Practical Test Standard, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards, Instrument Rating Practical Test Standard, or Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards, as applicable.
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RECURRENT FLIGHT TRAINING CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE OF FLIGHT TRAINING With the use of an approved ight simulator, cockpit checklist and appropriate instrument approach and airport charts, the pilot will be able to accomplish a ight review in accordance with §61.56. Training will include all maneuvers and procedures which, at the direction of the instructor giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certicate.
Completion Standards The pilot completes the ight review, and the instructor certies in the ight simulator training record and endorses the pilot log book. This curriculum accomplishes the §61.56 requirements to qualify the ight crewmember for service in the duty position after completion of the required training. The ight review will be conducted in accordance with the Private Pilot Practical Test Standard, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards, Instrument Rating Practical Test Standard, or Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards, as applicable.
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CHAPTER 4 TEST STANDARDS/REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AREAS
CONTENTS PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS (PTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 FLIGHT CREW LICENSING (FCL) CERTIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS – PART FCL AND JAR FCL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 AIRCRAFT GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 LIGHTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 MASTER WARNING SYSTEM/CREW ALERTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 POWERPLANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 FIRE PROTECTION/FIRE WARNING .
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PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS (PTS) AND FLIGHT CREW LICENSING (FCL) CERTIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS (PTS) Course standards are in accordance with the appropriate Pilot Test Standards for the level of the certicate.
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE 1. Perform the TASK in the specied AREA OF OPERATION within appropriate approved stan dards (see below). 2. Demonstrate mastery of the aircraft with the successful outcome of each TASK never seriously in doubt. 3. Demonstrate satisfactory prociency and competency within the approved standards and
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FLIGHT CREW LICENSING (FCL) CERTIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS – PART FCL AND JAR FCL PASS MARKS The applicant shall pass all required sections of the skill test or prociency check and demon strate the ight test tolerance abilities outlined in the applicable Part FCL.
PART FCL AND J AR FCL ACCESS
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For Part FCL, go to the EASA website link for FCL Organisations Approvals: http://easa.europa.eu/fcl-organisations-approvals then click on the link for Aircrew Regulation “Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011” = Part FCL: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:311:0001:0193:EN:PDF
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Flight Test Tolerances are in Part FCL, Appendix 9, “Training, skill test and prociency check for MPL, ATPL, type and class ratings and prociency check for IRs.” “B. Specic requirements for aeroplane category” starts on page 116. “C. Specic requirements for helicopter category” starts on page 138.
For JAR FCL historical records, go the JAA Publications & NPAs website link for JARs >
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AREAS (RKA) The required knowledge areas represent what each pilot should know and understand prior to completion of training. These are divided into subject matter areas following the course curriculum and will assist with the study process. Although this list contains the most critical areas of concentration, it is only a basic guide and not intended to replace a comprehensive study of the course materials.
AIRCRAFT GENERAL 1. The height from the ground to the top of the tail is 15’ 5.5”. 2. The Caravan is equipped with a 24 volt lead acid or NiCad battery. 3. There are 22 total static wicks installed on the Caravan. 4. It is recommended that a GPU be used for engine starts when the ambient air temperature is below 0°C.
7. The dual purpose starter-generator acts as a motor during engine start and as a generator after starting. 8. A generator control unit provides for automatic starter cutoff at 46% Ng, voltage regulation, high voltage and reverse current protection. 9. The generator provides 28 volts of DC power to the aircraft electrical components.
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16. Monitor total amperage supplied from the standby electrical system on the volt/ ammeter by placing the selector switch in the ALT position. 17. If annunciators are illuminated after shutdown, ensure standby power is OFF.
LIGHTING SYSTEMS 1. Because of the relatively short service life of the landing lights, it is recommended that the taxi/recog lights be used in the trafc patter or enroute. 2. In G600 equiped aircraft, rotating the DISPLAYS dimmer knob cockwise increases the intensity of the Garmin displays. Rotating it counterclockwise dims the displays. Rotating the knob fully counterclockwise (to the DAY position) causes the intensity to be set automatically in response to photocell sensors.
3. A green annunciator indicates a normal or safe condition and requires no corrective action. 4. The Low Airspeed Awareness annunciator ashes and the stall horn activates below 110kts with the prop heat in AUTO mode (boots) or with the pitot heat ON (TKS). 5. Activating the LAMP TEST switch should illuminate all annunciators and activate both fuel-selector-off warning horns. 6. The stall horn activates 5-10kts prior to stall.
FUEL 1. Fuel ows by gravity from the shutoff valves in each tank to the fuel reservoir. 2. The reservoir maintains a supply of fuel
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8. The RESERVOIR FUEL LOW annunciator illuminates when the reservoir drops to approximately half full which is enough fuel for 90 seconds of engine operation at max continuous power. 9. The amber FUEL PRESS LOW annunciator illuminates when low pressure is detected in the fuel system indicating a possible blockage, ejector pump failure or leak. 10. The reproof drain-can must be emptied once a day or every six engine shutdowns.
POWERPLANT 1. The Caravan is powered by a PT6A-114A engine rated at 675 shp. 2. The accessory gearbox, located on the rear of the engine, contains an integral oil
6. The inertial separator should remain in the BYPASS position after an icing encounter until after landing, shutdown and inspection (TKS). 7. The amber CHIP DETECTOR annunciator illuminates when metal chips are present in either one or both chip detectors. 8. The propeller reversing linkage can be damaged if the power lever is moved aft of the IDLE position when the propeller is feathered. 9. The emergency power lever allows the pilot to restore power in the event of a pneumatic failure in the fuel control unit. Evidence of this failure is an uncommanded power reduction to idle (approximately 48% Ng). 10. Operation of the emergency power lever
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FIRE PROTECTION/FIRE WARNING SYSTEM
c. Windshield anti-ice panel
1. The engine re detection system consists of a exible closed loop heat sensor. If an over temperature situation occurs, a change in resistance is created which lights the ENGINE FIRE annunciator and sounds the re bell.
e. Standby electrical system
2. A successful test of the re-detection cir cuitry using the FIRE DETECT TEST button is indicated by the illumination of the ENGINE FIRE annunciator and sounding of the re bell. 3. The CABIN HEAT FIREWALL SHUTOFF knob located on the lower right side of the pedestal actuates two rewall shutoff valves which provide protection to the occupants in the event of an engine re.
d. Pitot heat f. Inertial separator g. Stall heat h. Low airspeed awareness system 2. The following items must be installed and operational in order to y into known or forecast icing in an aircraft equipped with TKS: a. Leading edge porous panels on the wing, wing strut, horizontal & vertical stabilizer b. Prop slinger c. Windshield spray bar d. Alternate static source e. Pitot heat
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5. If the prop heat fails in the AUTO position, the MANUAL position can be used while exiting icing. Do not hold the switch in the MANUAL position for more than 90 seconds to prevent run-back icing on the unprotected part of the prop. 6. The sight glass on the TKS tank is the only approved method for verifying the uid level is at or above the minimum dispatch level of 11.7 gallons. 7. In boot equipped aircraft, the Low Airspeed Awareness system is active any time the prop heat is in the AUTO position. The system alerts the pilot via an annunciator and horn anytime the speed falls below 110 knots. 8. In TKS equipped aircraft, the Low Airspeed Awareness system is active any time the pitot heat is ON. The system alerts the
12. Do not run the windshield pump continuously for more than 10 seconds, and allow at least 10 seconds between operations.
AIR CONDITIONING 1. The minimum Ng for air conditioning operation while on the ground is 54%. 2. Under extremely hot OAT or high elevation conditions, the ITT may exceed 685° C at idle with the air conditioning ON. Advance the condition lever toward HIGH IDLE to maintain ITT within limits. 3. Operation of the air conditioning may cause compass deviation of more than 10°. 4. For cabin heat, use the ON position of the BLEED AIR HEAT switch and turn the TEMP selector knob fully clockwise.
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4. The following are symptoms of impending brake failure: a. Gradual decrease in braking action after brake application b. Noise or dragging brakes c. Soft or spongy pedals d. Excessive travel and weak braking action
and an electrically powered HSI. The co-pilot’s side attitude indicator is electrically powered and the DG is vacuum driven. 4. G600 equipped aircraft have an electrically powered standby attitude indicator. 5. G600 equipped aircraft have one ADC which provides data for airspeed, altimeter and VSI.
FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS 1. The crew can disengage the autopilot by one of three ways: a. Pressing the AP button on the autopilot ight control system (AFCS) panel. b. Pressing the AP TRIM DISC switch on the control yoke c. Commanding pitch trim 2. Rudder locks must be disengaged prior
6. G600 equipped aircraft have 2 AHRS units which combines the functions of an attitude gyro, directional gyro and turnand-slip instrument.
OXYGEN SYSTEM 1. The oxygen bottle is located in the tail cone with the ller port on the left rear of the fuselage. 2. There is only one oxygen pressure gauge
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4. Maximum ap approved for takeoff: 20°
8. For takeoff, oil temperature and pressure must be in the green arc
5. Maximum ap approved for landing: 30° 6. Maximum window open speed: 175 KIAS 7. Maximum bank angle: 60° 8. Aerobatic maneuvers, including spins, are not approved. 9. One pilot required in the left seat. 10. Max operating altitude: 25,000 ft 11. Max operating altitude in icing or with ice on the aircraft: 20,000 ft 12. Maximum number of passengers: 9 13. Type II, III or IV takeoff limitations: aps 0°, rotate at 83 KIAS
9. Maximum torque for takeoff is found in the performance chart in section 5. 10. Maximum torque for cruise found in the performance chart in section 5. 11. Oil level must be within 1.5 quarts of the MAX HOT or MAX COLD (as appropriate) on the dipstick. Accurate oil level should be read from the HOT line if within 10 minutes of shutdown, or from the COLD line if the rst ight of the day. 12. The oil system is pressurized therefore it is necessary to verify that the dipstick is seated properly and latched down.
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS 1. Minimum battery voltage for battery start
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9. The use of AVGAS is approved in an emergency situation but not for more than 150 hours in one overhaul period. 10. Maximum fuel imbalance….200 pounds 11. Due to possible fuel starvation, maximum full rudder side slip duration time is 3 minutes. 12. When the takeoff torque setting per the Torque for Takeoff chart is less than 1,865 ft. lbs., the air conditioner must be OFF for takeoff and landing. 13. At altitudes where Max Allowable Cruise torque is less than 1,865 ft. lbs., reduce this setting by an additional 40 ft. lbs. when the air conditioner is operating.
MEL 1. A total of 5 static wicks may be missing
c. Cabin re in ight d. Wing re e. Cabin fire during ground operations f. Engine fre during start on the ground 3. Inadvertent Icing Encounter 4. Fuel malfunctions a. Fuel control unit malfunction in the pneumatic or governor section b. Loss of fuel pressure c. Fuel flow interruption to fuel reservoir d. Fuel tank selectors off during engine start e. Fuel level low with single tank selected
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10. Taxi fuel on ight planning
FLIGHT PLANNING 1. Calculate fuel consumption from departure airport to destination airport and potential alternate airport.
FLIGHT MONITORING 1. If the power setting found on the Torque for Takeoff chart is not achievable without exceeding other limits (ITT or NG), the ight must be aborted. 2. If fuel burn exceeds the expected, refer to the appropriate chart in Section 5
WEIGHT AND BALANCE 1. Max ramp weight – 8,785 lbs. 2. Max TO weight – 8,750 lbs.
4. When operating in OATs below 0°C an anti-icing additive (EGME or DIEGME) must be added to the fuel. 5. It is the pilots responsibility to make sure that the aircraft’s fuel supply is clear of any contaminates. Carefully sample fuel from all drain locations during preight and after every refueling.
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CHAPTER 5 HANDOUTS MEMORY ITEMS AND LIMITATIONS .............................................................. 5-1