FAA Flight Engineer case studies
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The Flight Engineer Practical Test is the FAA oral-and-flight evaluation an applicant must pass to add a Flight Engineer certificate or rating. It is conducted to the Flight Engineer Practical Test Standards for Reciprocating Engine, Turbopropeller, and Turbojet Powered Aircraft (FAA-S-8081-21A), published April 2024 and effective May 31, 2024, and listed on the FAA Practical Test Standards page. The FAA Flight Engineer case studies are 5 cases and about 2,935 words.
1Turboprop climb power: ITT exceedance with bleeds on
During a night climb from Denver to Aspen in a twin turboprop powered by PT6A-60A engines, you level off at FL200. The AFM climb-power table for the current OAT of −18 °C and bleeds on calls for 1,500 lb-ft torque, 745 °C ITT, 100.0% Ng, and 610 pph fuel flow.
701 words, about 4 min2Turbojet engine fire after V1: overweight return decision
You are the flight engineer on a three-engine turbojet departing a 9,200-ft dry runway at pressure altitude 1,000 ft, OAT 32 °C. Takeoff weight is 178,000 lb; V1 is 140, VR 150, V2 158.
577 words, about 3 min3Turbocharged twin: overboost, high TIT, and driftdown
On a Cessna 421C at FL190, the right TSIO-520-NB begins surging: manifold pressure oscillates between 27 and 32 inHg, fuel flow between 24 and 30 gph, and TIT between 1,680 and 1,720 °F. CHT is 410 °F, oil pressure 55 psi, and a light airframe vibration is present.
557 words, about 3 min4Commuter loading: weight, CG, and runway limit
You are preparing a twin-turboprop commuter for departure. Basic empty weight is 10,200 lb at arm 295.0 in.
572 words, about 3 min5Pressurization loss at FL330: descent and crew duties
You are the flight engineer on a three-engine turbojet at FL330. The cabin altitude climbs from 6,000 to 8,200 ft in 3 minutes.
528 words, about 3 min