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OBJECTIVES
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INTRODUCTION This lesson introduces you te the many variables
and conditions whjch must be taken into
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consideration when computing C—130 performance
data. It is important that you gain a basic
understanding of the C-130 perforinance charts and
how they relate to C-130 operations. This workbook
serves as a foundation for additional instruction
iri performance data. In this lesson you will
compute performance data based on given takeoff and
landing conditions. This workbook requires
reference to, and use of, your 1 Dash 1 to complete
the problems that appear in the text and the
quizzes which follow.
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POWER AND Charts for torque, fuel f 10w, and bleed air
FUEL FLOW corrections are presented in Part 2. The basic
data une is for 100 percent engines; however, MAC
policy is to use the 95 percent grid une. The
charts on engine torque and fuel fiow are for any
combination of altitude, airspeed, temperature, and
TIT when engine bleed condition is normal.
Normal bieed condition is when ali four engines are
operating, the Engine Bieed Switch is in the
OPEN position, air conditioning and pressurization
are on, and anti-icing is not required.
The term “ali bleed on” is when the Engine Bieed
Switch is in the OPEN pos ition, air conditioning and
pressurization are on, and anti-icina is reguired.
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RSC Runway surface condition, or RSC, is a value that
relates to the depth and tha type of runway
covering, such as slush or water. It is reported
in tenths—of—an—inch, and 1 inch is relayed as an
RSC of ten. The RSC affects both the acceleration
and stopping performance of the aircraft and is
therefore a factor in deteriuining takeoff ground
run, critical field length, and refusal speed. For
operation in loose, dry snow (snow that will drift
in a 10—knot wind), enter charts with a depth of
RSC equal to 1/3 actual depth. This factor is
applicable only for depths of loose, dry snow up to
3 inches.
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WIND Steady wind value is the reported steady wind,
while the gust increment is the reported wind in
excess of steady wind value. Component wind is the
effective wind parailel to, or across, the runway.
Head wind is also effective wind parailel to the
runway (opposite direction) but is determined from
the steady wind value. On the other hand, tail wind
is e! fective wind parallel to the runway determined
f tom the steady wind value plus the gust increment.
Crosswind is effective wind across the runway
determined f tom the steady wind value pius the gust
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Winds are usually rneasured at some fixed point on
the airfield and are valid for the point where they
are measured. If the airfield is located in an
area of variable terrain, it is possible for the
winds to vary over different parts of the airfield.
It is recoinmended that 50 percent of the head wind
component and 150 percent of the tail wind component
be used when applying winds. Gusts may cause a
temporary increase in airspeed; therefore,
rotation, takeoff, threshcld, approach and
touchdown speeds should be increased by the fuil
gust increment, not to exceed 10 knots.
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CLIMB—OUT The climb—out flight path is based on the aircraft
FLIGHT PATH accelerating te liftoff, with gear retraction
initiated within 3 seconds after liftoff while the
aircraft is cliinbing at obstacle clearance speed.
Af ter the gear is retracted, the aircraft
accelerates to flap retraction speed, at which time
flap retraction is initiated. After the flaps are
retracted, the aircraft accelerates to best climb
speed and continues te climb at that speed. The
climb—out flight path is affected by several
factors as shown in the following Notes.
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For normal operations, planning a
takeoff and climb—out over an
obstacle should be done on the basis
of 3—engine performance te allow for
engine failure. [
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CLIMB-OUT NOTE
FLIGHT PATI-1
(CONT) For other than dry runway conditions
or with an uphi!1 siope, lift-off
distance is extended, resultin4 in
reduced inflight distance to the
obstacle. For this case it is
necessary, before entering the
chart, to decrease the known
distance from brake release to the
obstacle by the difference between
the actual ijft—off distance
(corrected for existing RSC, RCR,
and siope) and the lift—off distance
for dry levei runway. The lift-off
distance is the -critical field
length in the 3-engine case, and the
norma! takeoff ground rim in -the
4—engine case. The RCR factor does
not effect the 4-engine climb-out,
but does affect the 3—engine
ciimb-out. In determining corrected
takeoff distance for climb-out
flight path, do not apply a headwind
correction but aiways apply
taiiwind.
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REFUSAL SPEED
(CONT)
NOTE
When cornputing refusal speed for
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- reduced power take—off, the reduced
power takeoff factor rnust be used. [
When the corrected refusal speed exceeds takeoff
speed, use the takeoff speed as the refusal speed.
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MINIMUM NOTE
CONTRCL
SPEEDS The two engine Air Minimum Control
(CONT) Speed charts are based on ali bleed
off. Operation with normal bleed
will result in a reduction in VMCP.
of 2 to 5 KIAS below charted vaiues.
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Training simuiations of one or two
engines out situations using flight
idie thrust will resuit in an
unrealistically iow minimum control
speed when cornpared te the charted
data. This is due to severai
factors: no feathered or
windmiiling propellers, normal bleed
air rather than bleed off, and two
hydraulic systems powering the
rudder baoster.
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REDUCED POWER Reduced power means that TIT is less than 971
TAXEOFE DATA degrees centigrade and torque is less than 19,600
inch-pounds. Minimum TIT for reduced power takeoff
is 850 degrees according to the 1 Dash 1. However,
the formal school is restricted to a minimum of 900
degrees TIT by MACR 55-130. Reduced power may be
used whenever maximum aircraft capability is not
required. Both takeoff and climb-out may be
accompiished at reduced power. The purpose of this
procedure is to minimize engine wear by maintaining
lower engine temperatures when maximum aircraft
performance is not required.
RANGE abtain the most distance ar range firam the fuel you
(CONT) have in the tanks, yau must aperate the aircraft sa
that you obtain the maximum distance per unit of
fuel. Depending on yaur. specific missian prafule,
step—climbing may be an effective method to extend
your range, especially at higher gross weights.
When considering executing the step-climb
procedure, extra fuel and time to climb to the next
higher altitude must be compared to the expected
fuei and/or time to be saved by cruising at the new
altitude.
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PENETRATION A penetration descent is nade in two parts. The
DESCENT first patt is. f tom enroute altitude to 20,000 feet
at speeds for maximum lift over drag with throttles
at flight idle and gear and flaps up. The second
part is from 20,000 feet to published minimum
altitude inbound to FA? at a constant 250 lUAS
throttles at flight idle gear and flaps up. The
penetration descent is designed to transition from.
an enroute high altitude arrival to position the
aircraft so as to execute an instrument approach to
a lariding runway.
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TiME TO DESCEND
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ENROUTE Although not addressed in the 1 Dash 1, perhaps one
DESCENT of the most often performed descent profiles is
referred to as an enroute descent. This TECIINIQUE
is performed by establishing a 1,000 to 1,500 feet
per minute rate of descent and reducing throttles
so as to maintain enroute airspeeds with gear and
flaps up. Some pilots set a torque setting equal
to one half of their enroute torque setting as a
power setting for the descent. Others just reduce
power and establish an indicated airspeed (which
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will constantly increase as you descend in order to
maintain a constant enroute true airspeed) A good
bail park figure for airspeed control is an
approximate 4 knots per thousand feet increase.
The enroute descent may be the most confortable on
passengers and is routinely used; however, pilots
should understand that compared to the other
profiles presented it is the least fuel efficient.
You will no doubt discover rnany refinements to the
basic version of the enroute descent after you gain
more experience. This descent profile is a
TECHNIQUE only rather than an approved procedure.
A good understanding of the descent profiles and
their possible applications will serve you well as
you advance in the flying program. You will either
have a timely opportunity to extract most of the
other performance data from the charts ar, as is
the case of climb and enroute data, the flight
engineer ar the navigator will take primary
responsibility for computing it during the mission
planning and/or performance phase. The pilot,
however, will be faced with instant decisions upon
a rapid decompression at altitude or a loss of
power on one or more engines. Fie will also be
faced with instant decisions during other
situations. Qne is when he must descend to be
positioned to execute an instrument approach after
being held at altitude by ATC. Another situation
is when he must descend to be positioned to snake a
drop zone or landing zone to deliver a tactical
load. [
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AIR NINIMUM Look closely at the air minimum control speeds
CONTROL because there are Out of Ground Effect Charts as
SPEEDS welJ. as In Ground Effect Charts. Both conditions
are encountered upon landing.
NOTE
When landing with one or two engines
inoperative, it is recornmended that
the inflight minimum control speed
be compared to the recommended
approach speed and the Iiigher of the
two speeds used.
LANOING NOTE
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(CCNT) Should obstacles be located near the
end of the runway such that the
50—foot-height must be exceeded, the
effect of the additional height must
be considered. Since the effect is
not shown on the charts, sufficient
margin must be .allowed based on the
pilot’s judgment and experience.
PRACTICE QUIZ
b. 932
c. 850
d. 800
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2. The takeoff factor is based on which of the following?
a. Ali bleeds on
a. 300
b. 500
c. 750 [
d. 1,000
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b. Three
c. Four
d. Five
d. 932
b. 1/4
c. 1/2
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10. Refusal speed is based on runway available. If refusal speed
exceeds takeoff speed, what correction is required? 17
a. Increase available runway.
b. Decrease refusal speed. E
c. Use takeoff speed as refusal speed.
a. Reduced
b. Extended
c. Not affected [
d. Determined by the length of the runway only
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COMPUTE This is the computation portion of your lesson.
PERFORMANCE You wil! need your 1 Dash 1 te compute the answers
DATA te these performance problems. Before we begin
computations using the charts, a caution is in
arder regarding the longevity of your charts.
Use caution each time you use your charts since the
pencil marks tend te accumulate. You may want to
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consider covering some of the charts you use most
often with some type of clear document protector.
Always take a few extra seconds te check the
values on each chart and read ali the notes
around the edge before you begin, after you have
made sure you are on the correct chart.
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MAC FORM 130 The MAC Form 130 (TOLD Card) is one of the
instruments of mission planning. Often the fina!
decision affecting the mission departure is
supported by the infonnation presented on the TOLD
Card. The safety of the aircraft and crew depend
on the accuracy of the information presented on
this form. Once the TOLD Card is completed, it
must be updated when pressure altitude changes by
1,000 feet, or gross weight changes by 5,000
pounds, or temperature changes by 5 degrees. This
requirement originates from paragraph 12-.8d,
MACR 55-130 and from a Note in the Dash 1 on
page 2-52. Study the TOLD Card presented as
Figure 5 and become familiar with its
requireinents/contents. The blocks of the TOLD Card
under the heading CONDITIONS are where the
information for your aircraft’s takeoff or landing
is assembled and your situation begins to take
form. Look at this block of the card for a moment
and the relationship of the information required
will become apparent. If any one of these facts is
missing, your computations cannot be completed
accurately. In. this segment, each block of the
TOLD Card will be covered along with relevant
descriptions and/or procedures. We will not step
through the TOLD Card on a square—by—square basis
for one compution exercise; instead, we will address
each area of performance data individually.
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RAM The data block at the top of the chart lists the
values of torque increase due to ram rise. Ram
rise is a value of torque increase created by the
forward speed ofi the aircraft. If outside air
temperature and altitude places the torque at the
upper limit, ram rise could cause torque limits te
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TAKEOFF Takeoff factor is determined from the Takeoff
FACTOR Factor Chart of the 1 Dash 1 for both normal and
reduced power. The difference in a normai (max
power) and a reduced power takeoff factor is that,
when you get to the baseline (971 degrees C), you
follow the guideiine down to the reduced TIT fbr
reduced power then down to the percent engine
baseiine as opposed to passing through the TIT area
without foliowing the guideiine for maxirnum power
takeoff factor. From the baseiine at percent
engine the procedures are the sarne: follow the
guideiines from the 100 percent b.4seline to the 95
percent baseline at the bottom of the page te read
takeoff factor. For this problem, we wiii use:
C-130E, OAT of + 27 degrees centigrade, pressure
altitude of 4,000 feet, 95 percent engines, and a
TIT of 971 degrees C.
NOTE
The capability of the airplane to
climb prior to reaching obstacle
clearance speed is seriously reduced
while the gear is retracting (18
seconds) and the propelier is being
feathered-
Find:
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NOTE
When computing critical fieid length
for reduced power, use the reduced
power takeoff factor and correct
distance for reduced power.
TAKEQFF AND The normal and rnaxirnum effort Takeoff and Obstacle
QBSTACISE Clearance Speeds Chart will be used next. You will
CLEARANCE note the speeds are the sarne for three— and
SPEEDS CHART. four-engine takeoff. The f].apsetting for takeoff
is 50 percent. For normal takeoffs, when air
minirnum control speed (one—engine inoperative, in
ground effect) is greater than the chart takeoff
speed, use the air minimum control speed for
takeoff speed. The obstacle clearance speed for
this condition is the chart obstacle clearance
speed or air minirnum control speed (one—engine
inoperative, in ground effect), whichever is
greater.
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TIT NOTE
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Reduced power takeoffs should not be
performed when it is necessary to
operate the anti-icing system during
takeoff.
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REFUSAIJ Refusal speed is based on the runway available. It
SPEED AND is defined as the maxirnum speed to which the
CRITICAL aircraft can accelerate with engines at maximum ar
ENGINE reduced power and then stop within the runway
FAILURE available, with two engines (syrnmetrical power) in
SPEED reverse, one engine in ground idie, one propeiler
windxnilling, and maximum anti—skid braking. 1±
refusal speed exceeds computed takeoff speed, then
use the takeoff speed as the refusal speed.
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NOTE
Should obstacles located near the
end of the runway be such that the
50—foot height must be exceeded, the
effect of the additional height must
be considered. Because this
conditien is not covered by the
charts, sufficient margin must be
allowed based on the pilot’s
judgement and experience.
PRACTICE OUIZ
In the space below list runway (head wind) component, using your
1 Dash 1 and the following:
Given: C—130E, runway 12, wind froru 180 at 20 knots.
Find:
In the space below list reduced power torque using your 1 Dash 1
and the following:
Given: C—130E, OAT of +1 degree C, TIT of 900 degrees C, pressure
altitude ——2,000 feet, 100 percent engines, normal bleed.
Find:
In the space below list takeoff factor, using your 1 Dash 1 and
the following:
Given: C-130E, OAT of +10 degrees C, maximum power, 95 percent
engines, pressure altitude 4,000 feet.
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Find:
Find:
Find:
Find:
17. Landing distance over 50 ft obstacle = feet
In the space below list landing ground roil using pages in your
1 Dash 1 and the following:
Given: C—130E, 120,000 pounds gross weight, standard ternperature,
pressure altitude --2,000 feet, zero drag index,
100 percent flaps, multi—disc brakes at 2030 psi,
anti-skid operative, 2 eng rev, 2 eng ground idle.
Find:
18. Landing ground roil - feet
b. Takeoff speed
d. Runway avaiJ.able
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a. Takeoff speed
b. Refusal speed
c. Air minimum control speed in ground effect
d. No correction required
a. 950 degrees C
b. 900 degrees C
c. 850 degrees C
d. 800 degrees C
In the space beiow iist critica! fieid length, refusal speed, and
takeoff/obstaCle clearance speed using your 1 Dash 1 and the
foiiowing:
Find:
In the space below list air minimum control speed out of ground
effect ane engine inoperative, using your 1 Dash 1 and the
foliowing:
Find:
18. Air minimuju contrai speed out of ground effect one engine
inoperative = MAS
In the space below list takeoff distance, using your 1 Dash 1 and
the foilowing:
Given: C-130E, takeoff factor of 2.0, 50 percent fiaps,
four engines, 140,000 pounds gross weight.
Find:
PRACTICE OUIZ
Ouestion Number Correct Response
1. a
2. d
3.
4. a
5. d
6. a
7. d
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9. d
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11. b
12. 10 KIAS
13. 13,500 inch—pcunds
14. 2.1
LESSObT QUIZ
2. c
3. ci
4. a
5. a
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8. ci
9. b
10. 1D
11. a
12. b
13. b
14. d
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Lesson/Se~ment Test/Questions
CIQ—418—IOA 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14
CIQ—418—1OB 6,15,16,17,18,19