Learjet 40/45 Pilot Training Guide
Learjet 40/45 Pilot Training Guide
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                        LEARJET
                                 Series 40 & 45
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Revision No. 4 – A rewrite of ambiguous questions and adding question # 78 ......... 02/15/2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Review Questions.............................................................................................................. 5
Limitations ......................................................................................................................... 19
1.       A white “ENTRY DOOR PIN” CAS and a red “ENTRY DOOR” CAS both illuminated at the
         same time could indicate what?
                  a.        The airplane is on the ground and the main entry door alignment and locking
                            pins are not all fully closed or fully open.
                  b.        The main entry “DOOR” circuit breaker is open.
                  c.        The main entry door is key locked from outside with the aircraft electrical
                            system powered.
                  d.        Any of the above.
3.       In the event of a dual generator failure in-flight, how long should the main aircraft batteries
         last? (Following AFM Procedures)
                a.     30 minutes with the small original batteries
                b.     50 minutes with the larger NiCad / Lead Acid
                c.     Neither a or b is correct
                d.     Both a and b are correct
6.       Normally, the two generator busses act independently; however, they are automatically
         tied together:
                a.      During engine start.
                b.      Following a single generator failure.
                c.      When using either the GPU or APU for electrical power.
                d.      Any of the above.
7.       Which of the following busses are automatically isolated from the main electrical system
         during engine start to prevent possible voltage spike damage?
                a.    Emergency, Main Avionics, Essential, and Essential Avionics Busses.
                b.    Main Busses
                c.    Generator Busses
                d.    All of the above.
8.       What voltages are indicated on the EICAS/MFD SUMRY and ELEC system schematic
         pages?
              a.     Main and emergency batteries.
              b.     Aircraft generators and emergency battery.
              c.     Emergency Bus and L & R Essential Busses.
              d.     GPU or APU voltage.
11.      Which of the following statements is true regarding use of the APU?
               a.     The APU can only be used on the ground.
               b.     The APU can be used either on the ground or in-flight.
               c.     The APU and a GPU can be used at the same time.
               d.     The APU and GPU cannot be used at the same time, as the APU would take
                      precedence.
14.      What is the continuous amperage limitation for the engine-driven generators?
               a.     300
               b.     350
               c.     500
               d.     700
15.      Which of the following lights can be operated from the hot busses with the aircraft
         batteries turned off?
                a.     Aft equipment bay and baggage compartment lights.
                b.     SPPR area pylon light.
                c.     Baggage area pylon light.
                d.     All of the above.
16.      The activation period of the emergency lighting system is controlled by a timing circuit and
         limited to:
                a.     15 minutes.
                b.     20 minutes.
                c.     Minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes.
                d.     Minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 12 minutes.
19.      The amber ALT comparison monitor on the PFD illuminates whenever:
               a.   The barometric altitude disagrees by 75 feet or more.
               b.   The radio altitude disagrees by 200 feet or more.
               c.   The barometric altitude disagrees by 200 feet or more between display units
                    1 and 4.
               d.   The barometric altitude is 200 feet or more from the pre-selected altitude.
20.      If both Avionics Master switches are OFF due to dual generator failure, which displays are
         available?
                 a.    PFD or EICAS can be displayed on DU 2, until it is turned off or the left main
                       battery fails.
                 b.    The engine pages can be displayed on RMU #1 or #2.
                 c.    The navigation page can be displayed on RMU #1 or #2.
                 d.    All of the above.
21.     The “V” speeds V1, VR, and V2 can be set on the airspeed scale:
               a.    Automatically through the FMS if you have the “Performance Software” up-
                     grade.
               b.    Manually, by using the MFD/SPDS menu selection.
               c.    Both a. and b. are correct.
               d.    None of the above.
22.      The BARO or Radio Altimeter (RA) instrument approach minimums are displayed:
              a.    As a digital readout to the right and below the ADI.
              b.    As a magenta bar on the altitude tape.
              c.    As an amber “MIN” annunciation on the ADI.
              d.    All of the above.
23.     The standby fuel pumps are used for all of the following except:
               a.    Engine start and the right pump for APU operation.
               b.    As a backup to the main jet pumps.
               c.    Wing-to-wing fuel transfer.
               d.    Wing-to-fuselage transfer.
24.      During flight, fuselage fuel is transferred to the wing tanks through:
               a.       Fuselage Boost Pumps.
               b.       Gravity.
               c.       Standby pumps.
               d.       Gravity and jet pumps located at the end of the transfer lines.
30.      Depressing an engine FIRE PUSH switch closes which of the following?
               a.    The main fuel shutoff valve.
               b.    The Environmental Control System (ECS) Pressure Regulator and Shutoff
                     Valve. (ECSPRSOV)
               c.    The hydraulic fluid supply and the thrust reverser isolation valve.
               d.    All of the above.
31.      When an over-heat or fire condition is detected within an engine nacelle, all of the
         following warnings are activated except:
                a.    A red “FIRE” EI is displayed within the corresponding engine ITT indicator on
                      the EICAS.
                b.    A repeating voice message, “Left or Right Engine Fire” will sound.
                c.    A red FIRE light is displayed on the CWP, along with a master warning light
                      and chime.
                d.    The corresponding red “FIRE PUSH” switch illuminates on the pedestal
                      control panel.
32.      If both channel 1A and 1B of DAU 1 fail, how will the engine instrument display on the
         EICAS be affected?
                a.    All engine indications will continue to operate through DAU 2.
                b.    Left engine indications for N1, ITT, N2, oil pressure, oil temperature and fuel
                      flow will be lost.
                c.    If the DAU NORM reversion switch is selected to Channel B, all engine
                      indications will be restored.
                d.    If the IC/SG NORM reversion switch is selected to No. 2, all engine
                      indications will be restored.
33.      In the manual engine mode of operation, all of the following are true except:
                a.    The surge valve will remain fixed at 1/3 open.
                b.    Acceleration time is slower.
                c.    Automatic ignition is provided during an air-start mode.
                d.    Fuel control is through the metering valve of the FCU.
34.      All of the following are true regarding engine ignition except:
                 a.      The ignition is scheduled on automatically by the DEEC.
                 b.      “IGN” is displayed on the EICAS whenever the ignition is being called for by
                         the DEEC or through the ignition switches.
                 c.      The color of the “IGN” annunciation (white, amber, or green) is determined
                         by the number of plugs which are functioning.
                 d.      The “IGN” switches will always show a white “ON‟ when ignition is activated.
35.      The auxiliary hydraulic system, when activated with the HYD XFLOW ON can provide
         hydraulic pressure for operation of:
               a.      Landing gear, flaps, spoilers, brakes, and thrust reversers.
               b.      Emergency gear extension, brakes, and thrust reversers.
               c.      Spoilerons and brakes.
               d.      Landing gear and flaps.
36.      Hydraulic fluid from the reservoir is shut off to the engine driven pump:
               a.      When the corresponding FIRE handle is pulled.
               b.      When the HYD XFLOW valve is opened.
               c.      When the corresponding FWSOV circuit breaker pops out.
               d.      When the corresponding engine “FIRE PUSH” switch is depressed.
37.      When does the auxiliary hydraulic pump automatically come ON?
              a.     When the airplane electrical system is initially powered up.
              b.     Anytime the airplane is on the ground with an engine running.
              c.     When the landing gear handle is placed to the DOWN position.
              d.     When the accumulator pressure drops below 2,200psi.
39.      In order for the auxiliary hydraulic pump to provide hydraulic pressure for anti-skid braking,
         the HYD XFLO must be ON.
                 a.     True
                 b.     False
40.      If the free-fall gear extension system was used to lower the gear, the cockpit indications
         will be:
                 a.      Three green DOWN lights.
                 b.      Three green DOWN lights and three advisory lights.
                 c.      Three green DOWN lights and two main gear advisory lights.
                 d.      Three green DOWN lights and a nose gear advisory light.
42.      The emergency brake accumulator is sized to provide a minimum of how many brake
         applications?
                  a.        Three
                  b.        Four
                  c.        Five
                  d.        Six
43.      Following a gear retraction sequence and all advisory lights have extinguished, the main
         gear:
                a.    Rest on the inboard gear doors after the doors are up and locked.
                b.    Are held retracted by positive hydraulic pressure.
                c.    Are held retracted by auxiliary hydraulic pressure.
                d.    Are held retracted with mechanical uplocks.
45.     The brake control unit (BCU) provides the following protection:
               a.    Locked-wheel protection.
               b.    Touchdown protection.
               c.    Nose gear retraction braking.
               d.    Both a. and b. are correct.
46.      Departing an airport with contaminated runway and taxiways, in order to prevent the
         possibility of frozen brakes, the pilot should
               a.        Delay retraction of the landing gear to allow for residual slush to be blown off
                         the brake assemblies
               b.        Turn, “OFF” the anti-skid system and cycle the pilot and co-pilot brakes
               c.         Use the brakes while taxing creating friction induced heating of the brake
                         discs to prevent the brakes from freezing once airborne
               d.        Both A and C are correct
47.      If the horizontal stabilizer ever becomes jammed, the crew should:
                 a.     Disconnect the elevator by pulling the ELEV T-Handle.
                 b.     Engage the autopilot.
                 c.     Use the Pitch Trim Bias switch to help reduce control loads.
                 d.     Use primary bypass trim.
48.      If pitch trim, aileron trim, or rudder trim is not within the takeoff band when the thrust levers
         are advanced for takeoff:
                 a.      A voice message “Configuration” sounds.
                 b.      The white “TAKEOFF TRIM” CAS message turns red.
                 c.      Digital indication for the out-of-trim condition turns red and is boxed in red.
                 d.      All of the above are true.
50.      When the pitch trim selector switch is in the SEC position:
              a.      Mach trim and Configuration trim are both inoperative.
              b.      Autopilot trim is inoperative.
              c.      Secondary pitch trim can be actuated through the console switch.
              d.      Both a. and c. are correct.
54.      If the spoiler lever is in the ARM position for landing, which of the following are required for
         auto-spoiler deployment?
                 a.      Thrust levers at idle.
                 b.      Both main squat switches showing weight-on-wheels and ground speed in
                         excess of 50 knots on both inboard wheels.
                 c.      All four wheel speeds indicate in excess of 50 knots.
                 d.      Both a. and b. are required.
56.      In order to provide engine bleed air to the ECU for pressurization and air-conditioning,
         which of the following must be ON?
               a.      The pack HI FLOW switch.
               b.      PACK switch.
               c.      EMER PRESS switch.
               d.      Both a. and b.
58.      Which of the following is not available when the L and R BLEED switches are OFF?
               a.     Normal pressurization.
               b.     Emergency Pressurization.
               c.     Temperature control through the ECU.
               d.     All of the above.
59.      Which of the following is true regarding pressurization if total electrical failure should occur
         during flight?
                a.      Emergency pressurization automatically activates and temperature control is
                        still available.
                b.      Emergency pressurization automatically activates but temperature control is
                        not available.
                c.      Pressurization is lost and the cabin will climb to airplane altitude.
                d.      Both ECS PRSOVs and the PACK Bi-Level PRSOV are de-energized open
                        for pressurization: however, temperature control is lost and the cabin will go
                        to maximum differential.
61.      In the unlikely event emergency pressurization activates due to a leak in the cabin:
                a.      Neither automatic nor manual temperature control is available.
                b.      MANUAL TEMP must be selected for cockpit and cabin temperature control.
                c.      Automatic temperature control will still be operational.
                d.      Cockpit and cabin temperature control will automatically revert to manual
                        control.
62.      If the cabin altitude is climbing due to a significant leak in the cabin, which of the following
         will occur?
                 a.     When the cabin altitude reaches 8,000 feet, a white “LR CABIN PRESS
                        FAIL” message will be displayed on the CAS system.
                 b.     When the cabin altitude reaches 8,750 feet, the amber Master CAUT lights
                        will flash with a flashing “CABIN ALTITUDE” CAS message being posted.
                 c.     When the cabin altitude reaches 8,750 feet, the cabin altitude digital readout
                        on the CPC LCD will flash and the cabin altitude display on the EICAS/MFD
                        SUMRY page is boxed and turns amber.
                 d.     Both b. and c. are correct.
63.      What indication does the crew have if the cabin altitude has climbed to 10,000 feet?
               a.     The “CABIN ALTITUDE” warning horn will sound.
               b.     The aural voice message announces “CABIN ALTITUDE” until muted or
                      cabin altitude is returned to below 10,000 feet.
               c.     The digital display of CAB ALT on the SUMRY display turns red.
               d.     Both b. and c. are correct.
65.      The cabin pressurization system (CPCS) automatically switches to manual mode
         whenever:
              a.    Dual ADC failure occurs.
              b.    Cabin altitude reaches 8,750 feet.
              c.    PRI or SEC PRESS circuit breaker pops.
              d.    Either channel of the CPC fails.
68.      Selecting L and R PROBES switches to On activates heating elements within all of the
         items listed except:
                a.     Engine inlet pressure and temperature sensor (Pt2/Tt2).
                b.     Left and right AOA vanes.
                c.     Standby pitot-static probe and TAT probe.
                d.     Left and right main pitot-static probes.
69.      Following a dual generator failure in-flight and loss of Main DC bus equipment, which of
         the following anti-ice systems remains operative?
                 a.    Main pitot-static heat elements.
                 b.    Left and right AOA vane heat elements.
                 c.    Standby pitot-static heat elements.
                 d.    All of the above.
70.      Which of the following statements is true if the PAX OXY/AUTO switch is in the ON
         position and electrical power is available?
                a.     Oxygen will automatically flow through all the passenger masks if the cabin
                       altitude reaches 14,500 feet 250 feet.
                b.     Passenger masks will deploy and oxygen will be supplied in the event of a
                       dual generator failure.
                c.     Passenger masks will automatically deploy if cabin altitude reaches 14,500‟
                       ( 250‟).
                d.     All of the above are true.
71.      Raising the protective safety cover and depressing the DEPLOY switch on the PAX
         OXYGEN control panel will:
               a.    Open the passenger oxygen control valve.
               b.    Deploy all of the passenger oxygen masks.
               c.    Regulate oxygen pressure to the passenger distribution system.
               d.    All of the above are true.
72.      To provide cockpit communication when the crew masks are donned:
               a.     The MIC/MASK button on the audio control panel must be out (extended).
               b.     The INPH button on the audio control panel must be out (extended) to
                      activate hot interphone and the on-side speaker.
               c.     The SPKR ON/OFF button must be in the out (ON) position.
               d.     Both a. and b.
 76.      The Standard Universal Avionics System (Flight Management System) in the Lear 45 is
            the;
               a.    UNS-1M
               b.    UNS-1C
               c.    UNS-1E or 1EW
               d.    UNS-1B
77.         Provided the Flight Management System referenced above receives usable sensor
            signals, it‟s approved for the following operations:
                 a. VFR / IFR en-route oceanic and remote en-route domestic, terminal and
                        instrument approach operation within the U.S. National Airspace system using
                        the NAD-83 or WGS-84 coordinate reference datum in accordance with the
                        criteria of AC20-130A, AC 91-49, AC 120-33 and AC 90-94.
                 b. VFR / IFR en-route oceanic and remote, en-route domestic, terminal and
                        instrument approach operation within the U.S. National Airspace System.
                 c. VFR / IFR en-route terminal and instrument approach operation within the U.S.
                        National Airspace System.
                 d. IFR Instrument Departures, Arrivals and Approaches “ONLY”
 78.      When changing the range scale on the Multi Function Display while using weather radar
          the pilot must;
                  a. With the Weather Radar system turned “ON” and displayed on the MFD, select
                     Menu and using the rotary select knob select the desired range scale.
                  b. With the Weather Radar system turned “ON” and displayed on the MFD, select
                     MFD Menu / Weather and using the rotary select knob select the desired range
                     scale.
                  c. On the Weather Radar control panel select the “UP” or “DOWN” arrow keys to
                     increase or decrease the range scale on the MFD.
                  d. Depress both of the “UP / DOWN” arrow keys together while rotating the MFD
                     rotary select knob until the proper range is achieved.
                        LEARJET 40/45
                                  Limitation Study Guide
The LR-45 is certificated in accordance with FAR Part                      (Transport Category)
Icing conditions exist when outside air temperature (OAT) on the ground and for takeoff is
or below, or the static air temperature (SAT) in flight is                        to                         and
visible moisture in any form is present.
Icing conditions also exist when the OAT on the ground and for takeoff is                      or below when
operating on ramps, taxiways or runways where surface snow, ice, standing water, or slush may
be ingested by the engines, or freeze on engines, nacelles, or engine sensor probes. This
airplane is not certified for                           under FAR 25.801
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight not modified by SB 45-11-5 is: lbs. or kg.
All weights in excess of the “Maximum Zero Fuel Weight” must consist of: .
The Maximum Allowable Takeoff Weight is limited by the most restrictive of the following
requirements:
         a.                                                                                         .
b. .
c. .
The Maximum Allowable Landing Weight is limited by the most restrictive of the following
requirements:
         a.                                                                                         .
b. .
c. .
AIRSPEED/MACH LIMITS
The Maximum Operating Speed (Vmo) with Primary Flight Display (PFD) is:                       .KIAS.
MMO with Mach Trim operative is:                        Mach
MMO with Mach Trim inoperative and Autopilot engaged is:                                      Mach
MMO with Mach Trim inoperative and Autopilot disengaged is:                                   Mach
The maximum operating speed with Standby Instruments VMO is:                                  KIAS
The maximum operating speed with Standby Instruments MMO is:                                  Mach
OPERATIONAL LIMITS/REQUIREMENTS
TAKEOFF
Maximum pressure altitude for takeoff is                               feet.
Maximum tailwind component for takeoff is                              knots (not modified by SB 45-72-1)
Maximum tailwind component for takeoff is             knots at 12,000‟ or below (modified by SB45-72-1)
and                        knots above          feet msl.
Prior to takeoff, the fuel in the wing tanks must be balanced within lbs or kg.
ENROUTE
The maximum pressure altitude en-route is                                    feet.
En-route fuel in the wings must be balanced within                      lbs. or                  kg. if NOT
modified by TFM 2005-01
En-route fuel in the wings must be balanced within                       lbs. or                        kg. IF
modified by TFM 2005-01
LANDING
The maximum tailwind component during landing is                              knots.
Runway conditions for landing are limited to                                  and                   inch or
mm of standing water. JAA aircraft,                          inch or                                mm of
standing water
              Flaps Up                              to                                       .
              Flaps Down                            to                                       .
The acceleration values limit the bank angle in a level coordinated turn to                         °
degrees (Flaps Up) and                                     ° degrees (Flaps Down).
All occupants during takeoff and landing must wear seat belts and shoulder harnesses.
NOTE: The                                seat is certified for takeoff and landing with seat belt only.
If the aircraft has been cold soaked on the ground to –23° C or lower the aircraft and its
components must be warmed to                                °C or above prior to ground start.
SYSTEM LIMITS
Air Data Computer Systems (ADC 1 and 2) must be selected                                              for
takeoff and the                      check in Section II of the AFM must be accomplished.
The                                       must be “OFF” with takeoff power selected, for landing, anti-
ice operations, and flight above                                               feet.
The maximum amperage from an external power source must be limited to amps.
Crew and passenger oxygen masks are not approved for use above                                          feet
cabin altitude.
Passenger oxygen masks are intended for use during an                                   descent to an altitude of
requiring Supplemental Oxygen
                                 must be armed for takeoff and landing, except do not arm for training
maneuvers where                                                              will be simulated above V1 speed or
for                                                                    landings.
The following cooling periods must be observed between consecutive uses of the starter
              After 1st attempt, wait                      minute
              After 2nd attempt, wait                     minutes
              After 3rd attempt, wait                      minutes
A minimum of ___________ minutes must elapse between landing touchdown and selection of
takeoff thrust for the next takeoff. This does not prohibit tough-and-go landings.
POWERPLANT LIMITS
(Complete for either modified or unmodified aircraft)
The engine type(s) are                                       or                               turbofans.
FUEL LIMITS
Mixing of fuel types is                                           in accordance the Addendum Section of
the AFM. Approved fuels are:                                                                          .
The following cooling periods must be observed between consecutive uses of the APU starter:
              After 1st attempt, wait                 minute
              After 2nd attempt, wait                 minutes
                       rd
              After 3 attempt, wait                   minutes
Approved Fuels for the are also approved for APU use.
“OVERSPEED” Voice
“ADC TEST” depicted on
PFD‟s (#1 & 4 DU‟s)                           FLAPS – M/Caution Chime                  GEAR – M/Warning
Over-Speed Cue = 330 KIAS                     (1 “Ding”) & Lights                      Chime (3 “Dings”) and
IAS = 330 KIAS                                                                         Lights
                                              “FLAPS FAIL” CAS
Mach = .81
                                              “FLAPS FAULT” CAS                        “GEAR” Voice
Altitude = 1,000
                                              Flaps digital display amber box          GEAR CWP AND CAS
Altitude trend = 1,500
                                                                                       „In Transit‟ Lights (White)
Baro-Altimeter = 29.92”
VSI = +5,000 fpm w/needle
pegged “UP”
TAS (MFD) = 466kts
SAT (MFD) = - 45°