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NATOPS GOTCHAS Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers) /Already Graded A+
Purpose of NATOPS
Ans: The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization
Program is a positive approach to improving combat readiness and achieving a
substantial reduction in aircraft mishap rates.
NATOPS Defintion and Scope
Ans: NATOPS manuals are issued by the authority of the Chief of Naval
Operations and under the direction of the Commander, Naval Air Systems
Command in conjunction with the Naval Air Training and Operating
Procedures
Standardization (NATOPS) program.
NATOPS products provide the best available T/M/S aircraft information and
operating instructions for most circumstances.
However, no manual can cover every situation or be a substitute for sound
judgment; operational situations may require modification of the procedures
contained therein.
Read these products thoroughly. As an aircrew member, it is your
responsibility to have a complete knowledge of their contents.
Flights Requiring a HAC (SOUSA)
Ans: - SAR missions
- orientation flights
- utility missions (PMC, ferry flight, etc.)
- SUW missions
- ASW missions
Primary Missions (5 - SNEAC)
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Ans: SUW
ASW
EW
CC
NCO
Secondary Missions (7 - HAILFAN)
Ans: Health Services (HS - MEDEVAC)
Amphibious Warfare (AMW - NSFS)
Intel Ops - (INT - ISR)
Logistics (LOG - VERTREP)
Fleet Support - Ops (FS-O - SAR)
Air Warfare (AW - LSF)
NSW
What constitutes a head check?
Ans: Blade Lockpin (engaging microswitch)
Pitch Lock Actuator (pitch locks not engaged)
Gust lock (not engaged)
What must be visually inspected if the PYLON FLIGHT light is not illuminated
during Prestarts?
Ans: Pylon and STAB lockpins and the T/R indexer; failure to do so may
cause separation of the tail pylon
What 5 items make up the "FLIGHT" light
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Ans: 5° switch (inside pylon)
Microswitch outside pylon on STBD side (engaged)
PORT STAB lockpin/keeper (keeper in place)
STBD STAB lockpin/keeper (keeper in place)
T/R indexer (retracted)
4 WAYS TO CORRECT CABLE ANGLE HOVER
Ans: 1. Use cyclic 4-way trim switch to command the aircraft in the
corrective direction.
2. Fly against lateral trim.
3. Using the trim release button, reposition the aircraft.
4. Fly against longitudinal trim.
WHY IS LONGITUDINAL TRIM THE LAST TO ADJUST WHEN
CORRECTING CABLE ANGLE?
Ans: Any manual correction against longitudinal trim of 3% (0.3 in) for ≥ 2 sec
will cause AFCS to remove Cable Angle hold solution in the longitudinal access
and require up to 20 sec to fully reincorporate the new longitudinal solution
Aircraft Dimensions
Ans: MR - 53' 8"
TR - 11'
Height - 9'5" to MR TPP with rotors engaged; 16' 10" to top of T/R; 6' 6" to
bottom of TR
Length Overall (Rotors Turning) - 64' 10"
Length Overall (Rotor/Pylon folded) - 42' 10"
Folded Width - 11' 7.5"
Prohibited Maneuvers
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Ans: 1. Aerobatic maneuvers
2. Practice full autorotation landings
3. Intentional approaches into or inducement of retreating blade stall
(per CNAF aerobatic maneuvers are):
1. Intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in A/C attitude
2. Intentionally performed spins
3. Other maneuvers requiring Pitch/Dive Angle > 45°, AOB > 60°, or
accelerations > 2 Gs
4. A maneuver that conforms to the model NATOPS manual is not considered
aerobatic flight
What is PRIST? How is it used? (2)
Ans: Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) additive
2 forms:
1. discharged via aerosol cans (not authorized due to poor mixing ability)
2. premixed into fuel
"+" indicates a commercial fuel containing a FSII
Fuel Burn Rate Gouge for 20-23.5K GW @ 0 PA
(Max Range / Max Endurance / HOGE / ENG ANTI-ICE / ECS ON APU)
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NATOPS GOTCHAS Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers) /Already Graded A+
Purpose of NATOPS
Ans: The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization
Program is a positive approach to improving combat readiness and achieving a
substantial reduction in aircraft mishap rates.
NATOPS Defintion and Scope
Ans: NATOPS manuals are issued by the authority of the Chief of Naval
Operations and under the direction of the Commander, Naval Air Systems
Command in conjunction with the Naval Air Training and Operating
Procedures
Standardization (NATOPS) program.
NATOPS products provide the best available T/M/S aircraft information and
operating instructions for most circumstances.
However, no manual can cover every situation or be a substitute for sound
judgment; operational situations may require modification of the procedures
contained therein.
Read these products thoroughly. As an aircrew member, it is your
responsibility to have a complete knowledge of their contents.
Flights Requiring a HAC (SOUSA)
Ans: - SAR missions
- orientation flights
- utility missions (PMC, ferry flight, etc.)
- SUW missions
- ASW missions
Primary Missions (5 - SNEAC)
Approved By:
vPretest - Stuvia US
,2
Ans: SUW
ASW
EW
CC
NCO
Secondary Missions (7 - HAILFAN)
Ans: Health Services (HS - MEDEVAC)
Amphibious Warfare (AMW - NSFS)
Intel Ops - (INT - ISR)
Logistics (LOG - VERTREP)
Fleet Support - Ops (FS-O - SAR)
Air Warfare (AW - LSF)
NSW
What constitutes a head check?
Ans: Blade Lockpin (engaging microswitch)
Pitch Lock Actuator (pitch locks not engaged)
Gust lock (not engaged)
What must be visually inspected if the PYLON FLIGHT light is not illuminated
during Prestarts?
Ans: Pylon and STAB lockpins and the T/R indexer; failure to do so may
cause separation of the tail pylon
What 5 items make up the "FLIGHT" light
Approved By:
vPretest - Stuvia US
,3
Ans: 5° switch (inside pylon)
Microswitch outside pylon on STBD side (engaged)
PORT STAB lockpin/keeper (keeper in place)
STBD STAB lockpin/keeper (keeper in place)
T/R indexer (retracted)
4 WAYS TO CORRECT CABLE ANGLE HOVER
Ans: 1. Use cyclic 4-way trim switch to command the aircraft in the
corrective direction.
2. Fly against lateral trim.
3. Using the trim release button, reposition the aircraft.
4. Fly against longitudinal trim.
WHY IS LONGITUDINAL TRIM THE LAST TO ADJUST WHEN
CORRECTING CABLE ANGLE?
Ans: Any manual correction against longitudinal trim of 3% (0.3 in) for ≥ 2 sec
will cause AFCS to remove Cable Angle hold solution in the longitudinal access
and require up to 20 sec to fully reincorporate the new longitudinal solution
Aircraft Dimensions
Ans: MR - 53' 8"
TR - 11'
Height - 9'5" to MR TPP with rotors engaged; 16' 10" to top of T/R; 6' 6" to
bottom of TR
Length Overall (Rotors Turning) - 64' 10"
Length Overall (Rotor/Pylon folded) - 42' 10"
Folded Width - 11' 7.5"
Prohibited Maneuvers
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Ans: 1. Aerobatic maneuvers
2. Practice full autorotation landings
3. Intentional approaches into or inducement of retreating blade stall
(per CNAF aerobatic maneuvers are):
1. Intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in A/C attitude
2. Intentionally performed spins
3. Other maneuvers requiring Pitch/Dive Angle > 45°, AOB > 60°, or
accelerations > 2 Gs
4. A maneuver that conforms to the model NATOPS manual is not considered
aerobatic flight
What is PRIST? How is it used? (2)
Ans: Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) additive
2 forms:
1. discharged via aerosol cans (not authorized due to poor mixing ability)
2. premixed into fuel
"+" indicates a commercial fuel containing a FSII
Fuel Burn Rate Gouge for 20-23.5K GW @ 0 PA
(Max Range / Max Endurance / HOGE / ENG ANTI-ICE / ECS ON APU)
Approved By:
vPretest - Stuvia US
