MD 500D/E

Question 1 of 172

What is the VNE of the 500E during an autorotation? [E1101]

130 knots

152 knots

No limit

Depends on how much fuel is on board

Question 2 of 172

What is the VNE of the 500E? (select all that apply) [ID-1112]

152 Knots

130 Knots during autorotation

130 Knots when less than 35 lbs of fuel

130 Knots with doors off

Question 3 of 172

What is the VNE of the 500E with the doors off? [E1103]

130 knots

152 knots

80 knots

Question 4 of 172

What is the max gross weight of the helicopter? (standard configuration) [A1104]

3000 lbs

1750 lbs

3500 lbs

Question 5 of 172

What is the maximum weight in the cargo deck? (select all that apply) [A1105]

1300 lbs

115 lbs per square foot

No cargo deck limit, just max gross weight limit

Question 6 of 172

What is the weight limit of the utility cargo storage? [A1105]

50 lbs

115 lbs

1300 lbs

Question 7 of 172

What is the minimum gross weight of the helicopter? [A1106]

1538

1300

3000

Question 8 of 172

What are the lateral CG limits? [A1107]

+/- 3 inches

+/- 4 inches

+/- 2 inches

Question 9 of 172

What are the longitudinal CG limits? [A1108]

99 to 107.4 inches

101 to 111.4 inches

86.5 to 101.4

Question 10 of 172

When may the rotor brake be applied? [A1109]

After shutdown and rotor RPM is below 205.

After shutdown and rotor RPM is greater than 205.

Anytime after shutdown.

Question 11 of 172

What is the normal RPM operating range? [A1110]

487-492 RPM (102-103 N2)

460-510 RPM (101-104 N2)

492-510 RPM (102-105 N2)

Question 12 of 172

What is the RPM range during an autorotation? [A1111]

410-523 RPM (87 – 109 N2)

487-492 RPM (102 – 103 N2)

487-523 RPM (102 – 109 N2)

Question 13 of 172

What are the approved doors off configurations of the 500E? (select all that apply) [E1112]

All doors off

Both rear doors off

Both forward doors off

Any one door off

Question 14 of 172

What is/are the engine torque limit(s) of the C20R/2? (select all that apply) [E1113]

87.2 psi for 5 minutes (maximum takeoff power)

81.3 psi maximum continuous

87.3 to 93.0 psi for 15 seconds

93.1 to 97.6 for 3 seconds

Question 15 of 172

What is the maximum TOT allowed for starting (lightoff)? [A1114]

150C

810C

927C

Question 16 of 172

What steady-state N2 (power turbine) speed range should be avoided? [A1115]

71-88 percent

75-88 percent

102-103 percent

Question 17 of 172

What are TOT limits during starting? (select all that apply) [A1116]

810-926 for 10 seconds or less

927 for 1 second or less

927 for 10 seconds or less

810 or greater for less than 10 seconds

Question 18 of 172

What is the maximum continuous TOT for the C20R/2? [R1117]

752C

810C

927C

Question 19 of 172

What is the maximum TOT during takeoff? [A1118]

810C (5 minutes)

810C (no time limit)

752C (5 minutes)

752C (no time limit)

Question 20 of 172

What is the starter limitation if ignition is not attained? [A1119]

1 minute on, 1 minute off, then 1 minute on, 23 minutes off.

1 minute on, 1 minute off, and so on.

1 minute on, 23 minutes off.

Question 21 of 172

What are the various names and designators for the MD500D model helicopter? Match the following. [D1120]

Sort elements

369D
H500
500D

FAA model designation

FAA/ICAO aircraft type designator

MDHI commercial designation

Question 22 of 172

What are the various designators for the MD500E model helicopter? Match the following. [E1121]

Sort elements

369E
H500
500E

FAA model designation

FAA/ICAO aircraft type designator

MDHI commercial designation

Question 23 of 172

What is the recommended RPM range during a practice autorotation? [E1122]

420-523

410-523

487-492

Question 24 of 172

For the best glide distance during an autorotation, what is the recommended RPM and indicated airspeed? (fill in the blank) [E1123]

RPM: Airspeed: knots

Question 25 of 172

During start, the TOT remains at 815 C for 11 seconds. Is there an issue? [A1124]

Yes, it was a hot start.

No, the TOT can go up to 927 C during start.

Question 26 of 172

What sections of the of the RFM are considered FAA approved? [A1125]

Sections 2-5, Section 9

Sections 1-9

The entire RFM

The RFM is not required to be FAA approved

Question 27 of 172

Within the RFM, what type of message brings to the pilot’s immediate attention that equipment damage and/or personal injury will occur if the instruction is disregarded? [A1126]

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

Question 28 of 172

Within the RFM, what type of message alerts the individual that equipment damage may result if the procedural step is not followed to the letter? [A1127]

CAUTION

WARNING

NOTE

Question 29 of 172

Within the RFM, what type of message expands upon and explains the preceding step and provides fuller understanding of the particular operation? [A1128]

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

Question 30 of 172

With a cyclic trim failure (full forward), at what wind speed is hovering downwind prohibited? (fill in the blank) [A1129]

knots

Question 31 of 172

Audible and visual warnings are provided for the following: [A1130]

Engine Out & Low Rotor

Engine Out only

Low Rotor only

Question 32 of 172

What does a black bar in the page margin of the RFM designate? (select all that apply) [A1131]

Latest new information

Changed information

There is no black bar

Deleted or superseded information

Question 33 of 172

How soon after shutdown, should the engine oil be checked? [A1132]

15 minutes

Within 60 minutes

No time limit

Question 34 of 172

When should the engine anti-ice be turn on? [A1133]

When the OAT is below 5C and visible moisture present

Anytime the OAT is below 5C

Anytime there is visible moisture

Question 35 of 172

If visible moisture is present, at what OAT temperature should the anti-ice be turned on? [A1134]

Below C

Question 36 of 172

When does the Engine Out / low rotor RPM warning indicators activate? (select all that apply) [A1135]

N1 falls below 55%

Nr falls below 468

N2 falls below 55%

When auto-reignition activates

Question 37 of 172

What are the engine torque limits for the C20R/2? (fill in the blank) [R1136]

Maximum continuous: psi
Maximum takeoff power: psi for minutes
Transient for 15 seconds: to psi
Transient for 3 seconds: to psi

Question 38 of 172

What is the maximum TOT during takeoff? (fill in the blank) [A1137]

C for minutes

Question 39 of 172

What steady-state N2 (power turbine) speed range should be avoided? (fill in the blank) [A1138]

to percent N2

Question 40 of 172

For the minimum rate of descent during an autorotation, what is the recommended RPM and indicated airspeed? (fill in the blank) [A1139]

RPM: Airspeed: knots

Question 41 of 172

A start should be aborted if any of the following conditions. (select all that apply) [A1140]

TOT limitation exceedance

No immediate rise in TOT after the pilot injects fuel

No indication of oil pressure

The main rotor is not rotating by 25 percent N1

A zero or positive indication on the ammeter

The TOT does not rise within 5 seconds

The ammeter shows a negative indication

The main rotor is not rotating by 15 percent N1

Question 42 of 172

During an engine start, there is no immediate rise in TOT after the pilot injects fuel. The pilot should? [A1141]

Abort the start

Continue the start as this is normal

Continue the start up to 60 seconds

Pilots discretion

Question 43 of 172

During a start, there is no immediate rise in TOT after the pilot injects fuel. The pilot should? [A1142]

Abort the start

Continue the start as this is normal

Continue up to 60 seconds

Pilot's discretion

Question 44 of 172

During the engine start, the main rotor is not rotating and N1 has reached 25 percent. The pilot should? [A1143]

Abort the start

Continue the start as this is normal

Continue up to 60 seconds

Pilot's discretion

Question 45 of 172

During the engine start, there is no indication of engine oil pressure. The pilot should? [A1144]

Abort the start

Continue the start as this is normal

Continue up to 60 seconds

Pilot's discretion

Question 46 of 172

What is the recommended airspeed for flight in the event of anti-torque failure? (fill in the blank) [A1145]

to knots

Question 47 of 172

How long should the engine be idled before shutdown? (fill in the blank) [A1146]

At least minutes

Question 48 of 172

What is the maximum recommended ground speed during a running landing on a smooth hard surface? (fill in the blank) [A1147]

knots

Question 49 of 172

During a start, at what percent of N1 should the start/ignition button be released? (fill in the blank) [A1148]

to percent N1

Question 50 of 172

What is the engine idle speed? (fill in the blank) [A1149]

Recommended: to percent N1
Minimum allowed: percent N1

Question 51 of 172

What may happen if the pilot attempts to start the engine with any bleed air devices ON? [A1150]

Hot start

Hung start

Cold start

Aborted start

Question 52 of 172

What may result if a start is attempted and the cabin heat is ON? [A1151]

Hot start

Nothing. The engine can be started with the heat on.

Depends on the outside air temperature.

Question 53 of 172

In the event of an aborted start, how long should the engine be motored? (fill in the blank) [A1152]

At least seconds or until TOT is less than C.

Question 54 of 172

What position must the throttle be in before attempting to start the engine? [A1153]

Cutoff

Idle

Full open

Any position

Question 55 of 172

If the engine has been shutdown for more than 15 minutes, the pilot should wait how long before increasing the throttle above idle? (fill in the blank) [A1154]

minute(s)

Question 56 of 172

When performing bleed system checks, what rise in TOT is expected? (fill in the blank) [A1155]

Anti-Ice – ON increase in TOT of approximately C to C
Cabin Heat ON – increase in TOT of approximately C
Scav Air – ON – increase in TOT of approximately C

Question 57 of 172

How does the pilot disable the power turbine governor? [A1156]

Beep N2 to its maximum

Beep N2 to its minimum

Beep N1 to its maximum

Beep N1 to its minimum

Question 58 of 172

The governor is not maintaining N2 at 102-103 percent. What actions should the pilot take? [A1157]

Turn on the start pump, beep N2 to maximum, maintain N2 manually with the twist grip.

Maintain N2 with twistgrip, land immediately.

Land immediately, be prepared to autorotate.

Question 59 of 172

What should occur at the high end of the N2 beep range? [A1158]

Takes the governor out of the system

Takes the fuel control unit out of the system

Increases N2 to its maximum, nothing else

Question 60 of 172

What should occur at the low end of the N2 beep range? (select all that apply) [A1159]

The ENG OUT / Low Rotor warning should activate.

The auto-reignition should activate and remain on.

N2 should decrease to its minimum, nothing else.

Question 61 of 172

How much should the governor speed increase for the 500D/E once the helicopter is airborne? [A1160]

1/2 to 1 percent N2

2 to 3 percent N2

No change

Depends on pressure altitude

Question 62 of 172

The N2/Nr needs should be superimposed. What is considered superimposed? [A1161]

Up to 1/2 of the needle width

Up to 1/4 of the needle width

Not defined

Pilot's discretion

Question 63 of 172

What is the maximum operating altitude? (fill in the blank) [A1162]

ft density altitude.

Question 64 of 172

What must be installed and operable to conduct flight operations in falling snow? (select all that apply) [A1163]

Automatic engine reignition kit

Engine failure warning system

Anti-collision light and navigation lights

Engine anti-ice and cabin heat

Question 65 of 172

The following flight operations are permitted, if equipped? (select all that apply) [A1164]

Day VFR

Night VFR

Flight into known icing conditions

Day/Night IFR

Question 66 of 172

When is the start pump required? (select all that apply) [A1165]

When using alternate or emergency fuels

When draining fuel from engine compartment fuel drains (if installed)

When N2 is surging (governor failure)

When the yellow [Fuel Filter] light illuminates

When N2 is above 103 percent

When anti-ice is turned on

When using gasolines containing Tri−Cresyl−Phosphate (TCP)

Question 67 of 172

If flying with less than 35lbs of fuel remaining, what flight conditions should be avoided? (select all that apply) [A1166]

Speeds in excess of 130 knots

Large steady side slips

Uncoordinated maneuvers

Practice autorotations

No restrictions, but land as soon as practical

Question 68 of 172

What indicator(s) will tell the pilot that there is less than 35lbs of fuel remaining? [A1167]

Yellow [Fuel Level Low] indicator on the panel

Audible warning

No warning indicator, gauge only

Question 69 of 172

When does the “Fuel Level Low” indicator illuminate? (select all that apply) [A1168]

35 lbs of fuel remain

22.5 lbs of usable fuel remain

30 minutes of fuel remain

20 minutes of fuel remain

Question 70 of 172

What is the oil temperature limits during flight? (fill in the blank) [A1169]

C to C

Question 71 of 172

What the oil pressure limits for the C20B? (fill in the blank) [B1170]

to psi with the following minimums:
psi at 94 percent N1 and above.
psi at 79 percent N1.
psi below 79 percent N1.

Question 72 of 172

What the oil pressure limits for the C20R/2? (fill in the blank) [R1171]

to psi with the following minimums:
psi at 94 percent N1 and above.
psi at 79 percent N1.
psi below 79 percent N1.

Question 73 of 172

What is the minimum oil pressure with N1 is 94 percent or above for the C20R/2? (fill in the blank) [R1172]

psi

Question 74 of 172

What is the minimum oil pressure when N1 is above 79 percent, but below 94 percent? (fill in the blank) [A1173]

psi

Question 75 of 172

What is the minimum oil pressure when N1 is below 79 percent? (fill in the blank) [A1174]

psi

Question 76 of 172

What are the N1 (gas producer) speed limits? (fill in the blank) [A1175]

Maximum continuous: percent.
Recommended ground idle: – percent.
Minimum ground idle:
Transient limits: percent for seconds.

Question 77 of 172

What is the maximum continuous N1 speed allowed? [A1176]

105 percent

102-103 percent

98 +/- 1 percent

109 percent

Question 78 of 172

What is the minimum idle speed for the gas producer? [A1177]

60 percent

64 percent

58-60 percent

75-88 percent

No minimum defined

Question 79 of 172

What is the transient limits for N1 (gas producer)? [A1178]

106 percent for 15 seconds

105 percent, no transient limits allowed

102-103 percent

Question 80 of 172

During power changes in flight, what are the TOT transient limits for the C20R/2? (fill in the blank) [R1179]

C to C for 6 seconds for aircraft with “analog only” TOT indicator.
C to C for 6 seconds for aircraft with “analog/digital” TOT indicator.

Question 81 of 172

During start, what are the N1 recommended speeds for the following temperature? (fill in the blank) [A1180]

percent N1 when OAT is -18C or below
percent N1 when OAT -18C to 7C
percent N1 when OAT is 7C or above

Question 82 of 172

The OAT is 4C, there is visible moisture present, the pilot should do the following during start? [A1181]

Ensure N1 reaches 13 percent before introducing fuel

Turn on anti-ice

Use external power for start (no battery start allowed)

Question 83 of 172

If SCAV-AIR is installed and ON, the following are true? (select all that apply) [A1182]

Air filtration improves

Hover performance decreases

Air filtration decreases

Hover performance increases

Question 84 of 172

What is the recommended N2 speed during a landing approach? (fill in the blank) [A1183]

percent

Question 85 of 172

With a “pre−generic” or “late generic” configurations, turning the generator switch to the (ON) position will activate what system on the 500E? [E1184]

Engine Out/Low Rotor audio warning

Fuel Level Low warning

Chip detectors

Auto reignition system

Question 86 of 172

In addition to the engine out warning system, what else is disabled if the engine out warning system circuit breaker is pulled? [C1184]

Auto reignition system

Nothing else, just the engine out/low rotor warning systems

Anti-ice system

Cargo hook release (if installed)

Question 87 of 172

What is the recommended N2 beep range? (fill in the blank) [A1185]

Low: percent or less
High: to percent

Question 88 of 172

What will the ammeter read during a generator failure in flight? [A1186]

Zero

Negative

Positive

It will remain at the position of failure

Question 89 of 172

For how long is an amp load exceeding 150 amps permitted during the initial battery recharging period? (fill in the blank) [A1187]

minutes

Question 90 of 172

What are the capacities for the following systems? (non self-sealing tanks using Jet-A) (fill in the blank) [A1188]

Engine oil: quarts
369D5100 main rotor transmission oil: pints
369F5100 main rotor transmission oil: pints
Tail rotor transmission oil: pints
Total fuel in gallons: gallons
Usable fuel in gallons: gallons
Total fuel in pounds: pounds
Usable fuel in pounds: pounds

Question 91 of 172

What type of fuel cannot be used in the Model 250 series turbine engines? [A1189]

Avgas containing TCP additives

Avgas 100LL

JP-8

Aviation Gasoline MIL-G-5572

Question 92 of 172

What is the shaft horsepower (shp) for the M250-C20/R engine? (fill in the blank) [R1190]

shp maximum
shp at 103 percent N2 (takeoff)
shp maximum continuous

Question 93 of 172

Following an engine start during cold weather operations, oil pressure is allowed to go to what PSI? (fill in the blank) [A1191]

psi

Question 94 of 172

When should the transmission oil pressure warning light go out after engine light-off? (select all that apply) [A1192]

30 seconds for 369D25100 series transmissions

60 seconds for 369F5100 series transmissions

60 seconds for 369D25100 series transmissions

30 seconds for 369F5100 series transmissions

Question 95 of 172

During ground idle, the pilot should maintain the pedals in what position? [A1193]

Centered

Pilot's discretion

Any position

Question 96 of 172

What section of the rotorcraft flight manual would you find information, such as preflight checks, for operational or STC’s equipment? (fill in the blank) [A1194]

Section

Question 97 of 172

What are the different main rotor transmissions available for the MD500E? (select all that apply) [E1195]

369D5100

369F5100

369E5100

Question 98 of 172

What happens when a predetermined pressure differential across the fuel filter has been reached? [A1196]

The [FUEL FILTER] caution light illuminates

An engine failure is pending due to fuel starvation

Nothing, that is a normal condition

Question 99 of 172

What is the fuel capacity for non-self sealing fuel tanks, using Jet-A? (fill in the blank) [A1197]

pounds total
pounds usable
gallons total
gallons usable
gallons unusable
pounds unusable

Question 100 of 172

If the one−way lock has a push rod shaft or check valve seizure in the closed valve position, a pull or push of how many pounds will be necessary to open the hydraulic relief valve and bypass the check valve? (fill in the blank) [A1198]

to with temporary forces as high as pounds.

Question 101 of 172

Runaway cyclic trim failures can produce cyclic stick forces of how many pounds in the direction of the runaway? (fill in the blank) [A1199]

pounds in the direction of the runaway

Question 102 of 172

During startup, the pilot should ensure the cyclic is in what position? [A1200]

Neutral

Secured

Full aft

No specific position required

Question 103 of 172

How would you best describe the typical causes or situations associated with an ENG OUT / low rotor warning? (select all that apply) [A1201]

Engine failure

Transient rotor droop during large rapid power increases

Governor failure producing an underspeed

Question 104 of 172

What do the following indications mean? (select all that apply)

Sudden increase in engine torque, TOT, N1 and N2/NR, with a right yaw of the helicopter.

[A1202]

Fuel control unit failure

Power turbine governor failure

Engine failure

Broken MR drive shaft

Question 105 of 172

What are the possible indicators of an overspeed caused by the fuel control unit or power turbine governor? (select all that apply) [A1203]

Rise in engine torque

Rise in TOT

Rise in N1

Rise in N2/NR

Possible right yaw

Decrease in NR

Decrease in TOT

Possible left yaw

Question 106 of 172

What do the following indicators represent?

N2/NR decaying
Left yaw

[A1204]

Failure of the fuel control unit or power turbine governor

Engine failure

Generator failure

Question 107 of 172

What warning lights should illuminate as soon as the battery switch is turned on? (select all that apply) [A1205]

ENG OUT

GEN OUT

XMSN OIL PRESS

CHIPS

FUEL FILTER

Question 108 of 172

You perform a power check in a 500E with a C20R engine with the following parameters. What is the result?

Pressure Altitude: 1500 ft MSL
Outside Air Temperature: 17C
Torque: 85.0 psi
TOT: 714C

[R1206]

35 cool (+)

45 cool (+)

15 cool (+)

Question 109 of 172

You perform a power check in a 500E with a C20R engine with the following parameters. What is the result?

Pressure Altitude: 2000 ft MSL
Outside Air Temperature: 10C
Torque: 87.2 psi
TOT: 760C

[R1207]

– 19

– 29

+ 19

+ 29

Question 110 of 172

When should a power check be performed? [A1208]

As determined by the operator

Only when power degradation is suspect

At pilots discretion

Daily (no exceptions)

Question 111 of 172

A mist eliminator installed on the helicopter, what must be done prior to calculating a power check? [A1209]

Subtract 5C from the actual TOT

Add 5C to the actual TOT

Nothing

Subtract 10C from the actual TOT

Question 112 of 172

When conducting a power check with the C20/R engine, what must be done to the OAT observation prior to using the chart? [R1210]

Add C if data was taken in a hover
Add C if data was taken in flight

Question 113 of 172

Can the data be considered reliable when performing a power check on a C20/R engine if it falls below the relevant pressure altitude? [R1211]

No, the bleed valve may be open

Yes, as long as data is on the chart

Question 114 of 172

The power check chart is based on the what conditions? (select all that apply) [A1212]

103 percent N2

Cabin heat and engine anti-ice OFF

Particle separator SCAV AIR OFF

10 amperes electrical load

Engine bleed valve closed

Engine bleed valve open

20 amperes or more electrical load

Cabin heat and engine anti-ice ON

Question 115 of 172

What items need to be recorded to perform a power check? (select all that apply) [A1213]

Torque

TOT

Pressure altitude

OAT

Density altitude

Indicated airspeed

Question 116 of 172

If using the power check chart in the POH, what adjustment must be make to the OAT when using a C20/R engine? (select all that apply) [R1214]

Add 2.5C if data taken in a hover

Add 1C if data taken in forward flight

Nothing, no changes required

Subtract 2C in all cases

Question 117 of 172

Steady-state operations between 71 and 88 percent N2 are prohibited. What is the definition of a steady-state operation? [A1215]

Any dwell time of more than 1 second

Any dwell time of 15 seconds or more

Not defined

Question 118 of 172

At idle, what percentage should N2 remain below? [A1216]

70

75-88

88

No limit defined

Question 119 of 172

The VNE placards are segmented by the following weight ranges: (fill in the blank) [A1217]

lbs or less
lbs to lbs
lbs to lbs

Question 120 of 172

When using an external power source, the electrical power switch should be in what position? [A1218]

EXT

BAT

OFF

ON

Question 121 of 172

What is the VNE for helicopter weighing 2370 lbs with an OAT of +30C and a PA of 6000 feet? (fill in the blank) [E1218]

knots

Question 122 of 172

During preflight checks, the torque stripe paint must be across the retainer nut, tang washer and fork assembly.

Is there a problem if the torque stripe on the nut and tang washer is not in line with the stripe on the drive fork?

[A1219]

Yes, the tang washer inner key tang may be sheared

Yes, the retainer nut thread assembly is loose

Yes, the elastomeric bearing has failed

No, torque stripe paint is not required

Question 123 of 172

What is the speed for Best Rate of Climb given a density altitude of 5,000 feet? (fill in the blank) [E1220]

knots

Question 124 of 172

The height velocity diagram is based on what conditions? [A1221]

Sea level

Standard day conditions

Smooth hard surface

3000 lbs gross weight

Minimum gross weight of 1538

Varies with density altitude

Varies with pressure altitude

Question 125 of 172

External power source should provide the following:

minimum amps for starting
amps maximum
minimum volts
maximum volts

[A1222]

Question 126 of 172

During the engine run up, if N1 decays below 58 percent or TOT approaches 810C, turn generator OFF and increase N1 to what speed? [A1223]

Increase N1 until N2 is at 70 percent, then turn the generator back on

Increase N1 until N2 at 65 percent, and leave the generator off for two minutes

Increase N1 until N2 at 75 percent, then turn the generator back on

Question 127 of 172

Which of the following flight activities are prohibited? [A1224]

Flight into known icing conditions

Flight exceeding 16,000 density altitude

Flight into instrument meteorological conditions

Aerobatic manuvers

Night operations

Question 128 of 172

The takeoff is limited by which of the following? (select all that apply) [A1225]

Time (5 minutes)

Temperature (810C TOT)

Torque (87.2 PSI)

Question 129 of 172

When are anti-ice additives recommended? (select all that apply) [A1228]

At all times

Only when OAT is below -34C

Only when OAT is below 4C

Question 130 of 172

Aviation gasoline can be used in emergency situations with the following restrictions? (select all that apply) [A1229]

Cannot contain tri-cresyl phospate

Limited to 6 hours per overhaul period

No restrictions

Must include anti-ice additives

Question 131 of 172

What speed is does the barber pole indicate on a 500E? (select all that apply) [E1230]

130 knots

Maximum autorotation speed

VNE

Depends on the engine installed

Question 132 of 172

What difference should a pilot anticipate between an actual engine-out autorotation and a practice autorotation performed with the engine running? [A1231]

Less glide distance

More glide distance

Question 133 of 172

What are the dimensions of a 500E with extended landing gear? (fill in the blank) [E1232]

Rotor Diameter: feet
Front MR tip to Rear TR tip: feet
Height: feet

Question 134 of 172

In a 500E with a “Pre-generic” and “Late generic” configuration, and the GEN OUT light remains or comes on after attempting to reset the generator switch, what should the pilot do? (select al that apply) [E1233]

Land as soon as practical

Pull generator circuit breaker

Ensure GEN switch is in the ON position

Reduce electrical load to a minimum

Land immediately

Question 135 of 172

How does the pilot find the cyclic “neutral” position? (select all that apply) [A1234]

Longitudinal position is about 35 percent (1/3) travel from full aft

Lateral position is centered in the friction knob in the guide link

Only by looking at the rotorhead

When both lateral and longitudinal friction knobs on in the center of the guide link

Question 136 of 172

What are the possible indications of a complete power loss? (select all that apply) [A1235]

Red ENGINE OUT warning light illuminates

Audible warning in headset

Left yaw

Drop in engine speed

Drop in rotor speed

Change in noise level

Right yaw

Yellow LOW ROTOR warning light illuminates

Question 137 of 172

How should a pilot initially respond to a power turbine overspeed caused by a fuel control or governor failure? [A1236]

Increase collective and decrease throttle

Decrease collective and decrease throttle

Increase collective and increase throttle

Question 138 of 172

When dealing with an uncontrollable overspeed that necessitates an engine shutdown, at what point should the pilot lower the collective? [A1237]

When rotor RFM decreases to the normal operating range

Immediately

Before RPM reaches the power off minimum

Question 139 of 172

Under what circumstances should the fuel system be purged? [A1238]

Engine flameout caused by fuel exhaustion

Draining fuel from engine compartment fuel drains (if installed) without the START PUMP ON

Engine shutdown using emergency fuel shutoff valve

Motoring the helicopter engine without fuel in the fuel tank

Illumination of the Fuel Level Low warning light

Illumination of the Fuel Filter warning light

Question 140 of 172

If the engine was motored with an empty fuel tank and the tank was subsequently refilled, is the helicopter ready for flight, assuming all other preflight items have been completed? [A1239]

No

Yes

Question 141 of 172

What oils shall not be used in the M250-C20 series engine? (select all that apply) [A1240]

Mobil AGL

Mobil SHC 626

Mobil Jet Oil II

AeroShell Turbine Oil 500

Question 142 of 172

Is the mixing of oils allowed? [A1242]

Yes, with restrictions

Yes, with no restrictions

No, never allowed

Question 143 of 172

During ground handling, what is the maximum allowable lead-lag load, in pounds, at the tip of the main rotor blades that operators should not exceed? (fill in the blank) [A1242]

pounds

Question 144 of 172

You hear an audible popping noise accompanied by torque oscillations, TOT fluctuations and fluctuating N1 rpm. What is the likely issue? [A1244]

Compressor stall

Governor failure

Fuel control unit failure

Question 145 of 172

What are possible indications of a compressor stall? [A1245]

An audible popping noise

Torque oscillations

TOT fluctuations

Decreasing N1

Fluctuating N1

Increasing N2

Question 146 of 172

You are at a high power setting and hear multiple “pops” from the engine. What are your immediate actions? [A1247]

Lower the collective

Enter an autorotation

Turn on the start pump

Beep N1 to maximum and manually control the throttle

Question 147 of 172

You had to abort a start on the first attempt. What is the minimum time you need to wait to attempt another start? [A1248]

1 minute

2 minutes

23 minutes

Until TOT below 150C

Question 148 of 172

You had to abort a start on a second attempt. What is the minimum time you need to wait to attempt another start? [A1249]

23 minutes

1 minute

2 minutes

Until TOT below 150C

Question 149 of 172

What is the maximum continuous engine torque allowed for the C20B? (fill in the blank)

psi torque with TOT greater than 738C
psi torque with TOT at or below 738C

[B1250]

Question 150 of 172

At what TOT does the maximum continuous torque vary with the C20B? (fill in the blank) [B1251]

C

Question 151 of 172

At what torque does the maximum continuous TOT vary on the C20B? (fill in the blank) [B1251.1]

psi

Question 152 of 172

Does the C20B provide different TOT transient limits if using a digital TOT gauge? (without an STC) [B1252]

No

Yes

Question 153 of 172

What engine versions are available for the 500D? (select all that apply) [D1253]

C20B

C20R

C18A

C47B

Question 154 of 172

What engine versions are available for the 500E? (select all that apply) [E1254]

C20B

C20R

C18A

C30A

Question 155 of 172

When conducting a power check, what recommendations allow the most reliable data? (select all that apply) [A1255]

87.2 PSI

810C TOT

Ensure the bleed valve is open

Question 156 of 172

With regard to a 500 series helicopter, what is considered a torque event? (select all that apply) [A1256]

Transition from a hover to forward flight

An external lift

Pick up to a hover

Question 157 of 172

With regard to a 500 series helicopter, how many toque events are counted per external load? [A1257]

2

1

3

Question 158 of 172

What are the approved doors off configurations of the 500D? (select all that apply) [D1258]

All doors off

Both rear doors off

Any one door off

Both front doors off

Question 159 of 172

What is the VNE of the 500D with the doors off? (select all that apply) [D1259]

130 knots, when 2501 lbs or greater

120 knots, when 2500 lbs or less

130 knots, any weight

120 knots, any weight

Question 160 of 172

What is the maximum VNE of the 500D during an autorotation? [D1260]

131 knots or less

156 knots

120 knots

Question 161 of 172

What is/are the engine torque limit(s) of the C20B? (select all that apply)

Maximum Takeoff Power

psi for minutes

Transient Limits

to psi torque for seconds
to psi torque for seconds

Maximum Continuous Limits:

psi torque with TOT at or below C
psi torque with TOT greater than C

[B1261]

Question 162 of 172

What is/are the torque limit differences between the C20B and C20R2? (select all that apply) [A1262]

Maximum continuous

Transient limits

Maximum takeoff power

Question 163 of 172

With the C20B, what determines the maximum continuous torque allowed? [B1263]

TOT

Density altitude

Gross weight

Question 164 of 172

What is the maximum continuous TOT for the C20B?

C with torque at or below psi
C with torque greater than psi

[B1264]

Question 165 of 172

If you are flying a 500 with the C20B with a torque of 79.5 psi, what is the maximum continuous TOT limit? (fill in the blank)

C

[B1265]

Question 166 of 172

If you are flying a 500 with the C20B with torque of 71.2 psi, what is the maximum continuous TOT limit? (fill in the blank)

C

[B1266]

Question 167 of 172

With the C20B, what determines the maximum continuous TOT allowed? [B1267]

Torque

Density altitude

Gross weight

Question 168 of 172

What are the different main rotor transmissions available for the MD500D? (select all that apply) [D1268]

369D25100

369F5100

369E5100

Question 169 of 172

During power changes in flight, what are the TOT transient limits for the C20B? (fill in the blank)

C to C for seconds.

[B1269]

Question 170 of 172

What is the minimum oil pressure with N1 is 94 percent or above for the C20B? (fill in the blank)

psi

[B1270]

Question 171 of 172

In the 500D, turning the generator switch to the (ON) position will activate what system besides the generator? [D1271]

Engine Out/Low Rotor audio warning

Anti-ice system

Low-fuel warning system

Question 172 of 172

What is the shaft horsepower (shp) for the M250-C20B engine? (fill in the blank)

shp maximum
shp at 103 percent N2 (takeoff)
shp maximum continuous

[D1272]

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