MQ9 Power Point Lesson Cards

Fuel Tank

- 7 Fuel Tanks
- Forward 1300 lbs
- Header Tank 204 lbs
- Aft Tank 790 lbs
- Outboard/Inboard Left Wing 735 lbs
- Outboard/Inboard Right Wing 735 lbs
- Usable Fuel CAP = 3764 lbs
- Unusable Fuel = 50 lbs

Throttle Detents

Flight Idle Stop
Ground Idle Stop

DEEC

Digital electronic Engine Controller

EGTS

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors

Never Exceed Speed

230 KIAS
250 KIAS

Manuvering Speed @ MAX Weight

158 KIAS
(Decreases aprox 4.5 KTS per 500 lb less than MAX gross weight)

MAX Flap Extension Speed

120 KIAS

MAX Gear in Transit Speed

135 KIAS

MAX Gear Extended Speed

160 KIAS

MAX Ramp Weight

10500 lbs

MAX Landing Weight

8500 lbs at 498 FPM

MAX Fuel Weight

3835 lbs

Electrical System Components

-Batteries - 6 - two sets of 3
- Primary Power 28 VDC
- 24 VDC
-PPDM (2) - BUS 1 of PPDM 40 AMP
- BUS 2 of PPDM 10 AMP
-EFIU
-RCM
-FJA (2) - Battery Juncton Assemblies 1& 2
- Battery 1,3,5
- Battery 2,4,6
-GCU
-DEEC
-ESM

The Landing GEar Switch automatically sends a gear up/down command when toggled.

False

The nose gear has a shock absorber.

True

The Aileron Servo CPU disables and freezes the servo when current exceeds ___________.

10 AMPS

The YAW Control capabilities of the ruddervators acts as a backup for the ventral rudder. When?

50 % of the rudder inputs are mixed into the ruddervator commands.

Manual control of the flaps is possible when airspeed drops below 117 KIAS and _________.

Gear is down and airspeed remains less tan 121 KIAS.
and
Gear is up and Airspeed HOLD is OFF.

The RCM Automatically decambers the wings using ____________.

Ailerons and Flaps.

The Flap slew rate is ________.

5 degrees/sec.

Aileron upward deflection is 2.5 times greater than downward deflection. Why?

To reduce adverse YAW.

If an aileron fails the stanby aileron is engages.

FALSE

The Throttle has __________ detents.

TWO

How many fuel tanks does MQ9 have?

7

What is the usable fuel capacity of the MQ9?

3764 lbs

How often do he Fuel Pumps cycle?

Every 10 mins with a 5 sec overlap.

How many Jet Pumps are installed?

4

When fuel jettison is activated, where does the fuel exit the Aircraft?

From the left wing trailing edge between the airlerons and flaps.

Which of the following will activate both fuel pumps:

Fuel pressure < 18 psi
and
Activating Fuel Jettison

On VIT Screen 1 "Fuel Remainin" s calculated from ____________.

-Fuel mass flow to engine.
-Level sensor readings before ignition on.
-Measured Header Tank Level.

A RED Warning for Header Tank overpressure indicates the _________________.

Header tank pressure has exceeded 5.0 psi.

When Fuel Jettison is selected in Automatic mode the following events occur:

Fuel jettison stops at 600 lbs measured.

The instantaneous accuracy of the MASS Flow sensor is _______.

+/- 0.5% lbs/hr

The MQ9 utilizes a TPE331-10Y Engine with an EFIU for engine control.

FALSE

During an engine failure an Oil Level of 60% in conjunction with Engine Oil Quantity Low message indicates _______________.

The unfeathering pump has pumped too much oil from the oil tank.

Beta Mode indicates.

A High Oil Pressure
The Throtle is not advanced past the 2nd detent.

All RED OIL Temperature warnings are....

50 degrees C and 115 degrees C

The operation of the condition lever in the TPE331-10YGD engine is ______________.

The same for DEEC Mode & backup mode.

In Backup mode, there are no Automatic engine limitations.

FALSE

Single RED Line control in the TPE 331-10YGD engine is performed by the ____________.

DEEC

Igniters are automatically enabled _____________.

Between 10% & 60 % RPM during normal engine start.
During in-flight restarts.

In backup mode the TPE331-10YGD engine SRL is controlled by the ___________.

There is no SRL Control in backup mode.

The DEEC inflight engine operating range is ________.

82% to 100% RPM.

The interstage fuel pressure is __________.

Monitored by the EFIU
&
Is normally 35 psi over inlet pressure.

The purpose of the on-engine oil/fuel heat exchanger is to __________.

Stabilize fuel temperature.

The function of the primaries-only-solenoid is to provide additional fuel pressure to he primary nozzles during the start sequence.

TRUE

The DEEC interface with the RCM is a _________.

ARINC 429

To maintain a constant RPM, _____________.

Engine power must equal propeller load.

How many electrical power distribution buses are on the aircraft?

2

What is the Prmary Power System Voltage on Bus 1?

28 VDC

What is the voltage on each of the Batteries?

24 VDC

How many batteries are contained in each set of Batteries?

3

How many sets of Batteries are installed in the aircraft?

2

Power is supplied to the aircraft from ____________.

- A Ground Power Unit (GPU)
-Two sets of three batteries per set
-The Starter Generator

What type of processing does the RCM use?

MLV (Mid Level Voting)

Fault tolerant components are connected to both UARBS.

TRUE

What communication interface is used by the FCA;s to share sensor data?

Cross-Channel Data Link

How many FCA's are in command during flight?

One

The MCS compares the quality of the data from the FCAs and the VP to determine which VP data the fault tolerant components will use.

FALSE

The RCM uses 3 FCA's and two Vote Processors to produce identical, command data sets.

TRUE

The RCM converts the _________ measurements to digital data.

Alpha Probe

The EGI Navigation DATA provides __________.

Better instantaneous accuracy, and more stability over time.

When any FCA resets during flight the warning message "FLight computer reset detected by UAV" is displayed.

FALSE

FCA Autopilot and Navigation Sensor Data is displayed on ____________.

VIT's 40, 41, 42

The A/C has no Lightening Protection.

TRUE

Add ______ percent of gust factor up t a MAX of ______ knots to rotation speed during crosswind takeoffs.

50, 10

Excessive roll and/or pitch angles can cause loss of LOS datalink.

TRUE

EGT protects the engine from overheating by overriding the throttle command.

TRUE

A Header Tank level of 208 lbs prompts emergency procedures for ___________.

A Fuel Header tank level or Pressure low condition.

The Overhead Approach is the only method Available to the Pilot during a Forced Landing.

FALSE

In performing an Engine Air Restart ___________.

Do not engage the starter during an air start.

An Engine Failure or a Generator Failure may require performing a Forced Landing procedure.

TRUE

CAPs for an Engine Failure include:

-Establishing a glide.
-Selecting a landing site.
-Placing the condition lever to the Aft Position.

Loss of Control may be indicated by complete failure of the Aircraft to respond to pilot control commands.

TRUE

Throttle-Full Reverse (P) and Brakes-Applied are CAPs for ___________.

ABORT procedures during take-off.

Land as soon a possible" applies to emergency conditions that are less urgent, and although the mission should be terminated, the degree of the emergency is such that an immediate landing at the nearest adequate facility is not necessary.

FALSE

What are Critical Action Procedures?

Steps that must be performed immediately with out reference to a written check list.

EGT Protects the engine from overheating by overriding the throttle command.

TRUE

Excessive roll &/or pitch angles can cause loss of LOS datalink.

TRUE

Add _____ percent of gust factor up to a max of _____ knots to rotation speed during crosswind takeoffs.

50, 10

MAX Fuel Weight is

3000 lbs

The Aircraft has no lightening protection.

TRUE

What is maneuvering speed at max gross weight?

158 KIAS

Operation of A/C into areas of lightening activity is prohibited.

TRUE

Rain increase stall speed by up to

10%

Ice, Snow or frost can reduce wing lift by as much as __________. Drag can increase by ___________.

30%, 40%

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE" Applies to Emergency Conditions that are less urgent, and although the mission should be terminated, the degree of the emergency is such that an immediate landing at the nearest adequate facility is not necessary.

FALSE

Throttle-Full Reverse (P) and Brakes-Applied (P) are CAPs for _____________.

Abort procedures during takeoff.

Loss of Control may be indicated by complete failure of the aircraft to respond to pilot control commands.

TRUE

An Engine Failure or a Generator Failure may require performing a forced landing procedure.

TRUE

In performing an Engine Air Restart ________.

Do not engage the starter during an air start.

The overhead approach is the only method available to the pilot during a forced landing.

FALSE

A Header Tank level of 208 lbs prompts emergency procedures for _________.

A fuel Header Tank level or pressure low condition.

ENGINE FIRE/ENGINE RPM DECAY ON THE GROUND
(steps)

1. GCS Ignition - COLD (P)
2. Condition Lever - AFT as required (P)
3. EGT - Monitoring decrease (P)
4. RPM - Monitoring decrease (P)
5. Electrical Load - Reduced (P, SO)
if conditions permit, complete after landing & shutdown check lists after engine sto

ABORT
(steps)

1. Throttle - Full reverse (P)
2. Brakes - Applied (P)
if A/C will depart the prepared surface
3. GCS Ignition - Cold (P)
4. Condition Lever - AFT as required (P)

Loss of Control Prevent
(steps)

1. Landing Configuration - Commanded (P)
2. Payload - Position Mode (SO)
if A/C control is regained:
3. Refer to the AOA Sensor Failure, Airspeed or Pitot/Static Failure, Auto Pilot Sensor Failure, Air Frame Icing, or Structural Failure Ck lists - as Requ

Auto Pilot Sensor Failure
(steps)

1. AP Sensor - Verified Auto (P)
2. A/C - Land as soon as practical (P)
*if all auto Pilot sensors have failed
3. SAS - OFF (P)
4. Controllability CK - Performed (P)
5. A/C - Land as soon as possible (P)
*if unable to maintain A/C Control:
6. Gear - Down

UARB Failure
(steps)

1. UARB Select- Verified auto (P)
2. Aircraft - Land as soon as practical (P)

FCA Failure
(steps)

1. Processor Select - Verified Auto (P)
2. A/C - Land as soon as practical (P)

Engine Failure
(steps)

1. Glide - Establish (P)
2. Landing Site - Selected (P)
3. Condition Lever - AFT as required (P)
if time & cond permit, attempt restart (refer to Engine Air Restart Ck List)
if restart not poss or unsuccessful, prepare for Forced Landing:
4. Electrical Lo

Engine Air Restart
(steps)

1. Fuel Mode - Auto (P)
2. Condition Lever - Full Forward (P)
3. GCS Ignition - Verified Hot (P)
4. Airspeed - 100 to 180 KIAS (P)
5. Throttle - 20% (P)
6. Speed Lever - High (P)
7. RPM - Increaseing (P)
8. EGT - Monitoring increase (P)
9. Oil Pressure -

Generator Failure
(steps)

1. Generator - Reset (P)
*If reset was successful:
2. A/C - Land as soon as practical (P)
*If reset was unsuccessful.
3. Electrical Load - Reduced (P, SO)
4. Generator - Reset (P)
*If reset was successful:
5. Aircraft - Land as soon as practical (P)
*If r

Engine Overheat
(steps)

1. Throttle - As required to obtain/maintain Safe Altitude (P)
2. Aircraft - Land as soon as Possible (P)

Engine Fire
(steps)

1. GCS Ignition - As Required (P)
2. Condition Lever - AFT as Required (P)
3. Aircraft - Land as soon as possible (P)
*If Engine is shut down, refer to Engine Failure Checklist.

Fuel Header Tank Level or Pressure Low
(steps)

1. Header Tank Pressure - Verified (P)
*If Header Tank Pressure is above 1.5 PSI:
2. Header Tank Fuel Level - Cont to monitor (P)
3. Aircraft - Land as soon as possible (P)
*If Header Pressure is below 15 PSI:
4. Fuel Mode Manual (P)
5. Manual Tank Select

Fuel Solenoid Failed Open or Closed
(steps)

If Header Tank pressure is greater than 5 PSI refer to Header Tank Over Pressure:
1. Fuel Mode - Manual (P)
2. Manual Tank Select - As required (P)
3. Aircraft - Land As Soon As Possible (P)

Header Tank Over Pressure
(steps)

1. Fuel Mode - Manual (P)
2. Manual Tank Select - None (Header) (P)
When Header Tank Pressure Drops Below 4.0 PSI:
3. Fuel Mode - Auto (P)
4. Header Tank Fuel Level - Verified >208lbs (P)
5. Fuel System - Monitoring (P)
If Header Tank Overpressurizes agai

CG out of LIMITS - Forward, Aft, or Laterally
(steps)

1. Lateral CG - Verified Set (P)
2. Longitudinal CG - Verified set (P)
3. Fuel Mode - Manual (P)
4. Manual Tank Select - As required to maintain CG (P, SO)
5. Weapon - Jettisoned as required to maintain CG (P, SO)
6. Aircraft - Land as soon as possible (P

Total Downlink Failure Below 2000 Feet AGL
(steps)

1. Uplinks - Off (P)
Once the A/C is established in the LL Profile:
2. GDT Uplink TX1 & 2 - Off (P)
3. GDT Power Switch - ON (P)
If Downlink retrns & Aircraft at safe Altitude:
4. Uplink - ON (P)
If Downlink does no return and aircraft is likely to have r

Forced Landing
(steps)

-Decision to force land at an airfield or unpopulated area rests with the pilot.
-Considerations for attempting a forced landing include
-Nature of Emergency
-Weather conditions
-Lighting conditions (day or nigh)
-Battery Life
-Proximity of suitable Landi

Fuel Tank

- 7 Fuel Tanks
- Forward 1300 lbs
- Header Tank 204 lbs
- Aft Tank 790 lbs
- Outboard/Inboard Left Wing 735 lbs
- Outboard/Inboard Right Wing 735 lbs
- Usable Fuel CAP = 3764 lbs
- Unusable Fuel = 50 lbs

Throttle Detents

Flight Idle Stop
Ground Idle Stop

DEEC

Digital electronic Engine Controller

EGTS

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors

Never Exceed Speed

230 KIAS
250 KIAS

Manuvering Speed @ MAX Weight

158 KIAS
(Decreases aprox 4.5 KTS per 500 lb less than MAX gross weight)

MAX Flap Extension Speed

120 KIAS

MAX Gear in Transit Speed

135 KIAS

MAX Gear Extended Speed

160 KIAS

MAX Ramp Weight

10500 lbs

MAX Landing Weight

8500 lbs at 498 FPM

MAX Fuel Weight

3835 lbs

Electrical System Components

-Batteries - 6 - two sets of 3
- Primary Power 28 VDC
- 24 VDC
-PPDM (2) - BUS 1 of PPDM 40 AMP
- BUS 2 of PPDM 10 AMP
-EFIU
-RCM
-FJA (2) - Battery Juncton Assemblies 1& 2
- Battery 1,3,5
- Battery 2,4,6
-GCU
-DEEC
-ESM

The Landing GEar Switch automatically sends a gear up/down command when toggled.

False

The nose gear has a shock absorber.

True

The Aileron Servo CPU disables and freezes the servo when current exceeds ___________.

10 AMPS

The YAW Control capabilities of the ruddervators acts as a backup for the ventral rudder. When?

50 % of the rudder inputs are mixed into the ruddervator commands.

Manual control of the flaps is possible when airspeed drops below 117 KIAS and _________.

Gear is down and airspeed remains less tan 121 KIAS.
and
Gear is up and Airspeed HOLD is OFF.

The RCM Automatically decambers the wings using ____________.

Ailerons and Flaps.

The Flap slew rate is ________.

5 degrees/sec.

Aileron upward deflection is 2.5 times greater than downward deflection. Why?

To reduce adverse YAW.

If an aileron fails the stanby aileron is engages.

FALSE

The Throttle has __________ detents.

TWO

How many fuel tanks does MQ9 have?

7

What is the usable fuel capacity of the MQ9?

3764 lbs

How often do he Fuel Pumps cycle?

Every 10 mins with a 5 sec overlap.

How many Jet Pumps are installed?

4

When fuel jettison is activated, where does the fuel exit the Aircraft?

From the left wing trailing edge between the airlerons and flaps.

Which of the following will activate both fuel pumps:

Fuel pressure < 18 psi
and
Activating Fuel Jettison

On VIT Screen 1 "Fuel Remainin" s calculated from ____________.

-Fuel mass flow to engine.
-Level sensor readings before ignition on.
-Measured Header Tank Level.

A RED Warning for Header Tank overpressure indicates the _________________.

Header tank pressure has exceeded 5.0 psi.

When Fuel Jettison is selected in Automatic mode the following events occur:

Fuel jettison stops at 600 lbs measured.

The instantaneous accuracy of the MASS Flow sensor is _______.

+/- 0.5% lbs/hr

The MQ9 utilizes a TPE331-10Y Engine with an EFIU for engine control.

FALSE

During an engine failure an Oil Level of 60% in conjunction with Engine Oil Quantity Low message indicates _______________.

The unfeathering pump has pumped too much oil from the oil tank.

Beta Mode indicates.

A High Oil Pressure
The Throtle is not advanced past the 2nd detent.

All RED OIL Temperature warnings are....

50 degrees C and 115 degrees C

The operation of the condition lever in the TPE331-10YGD engine is ______________.

The same for DEEC Mode & backup mode.

In Backup mode, there are no Automatic engine limitations.

FALSE

Single RED Line control in the TPE 331-10YGD engine is performed by the ____________.

DEEC

Igniters are automatically enabled _____________.

Between 10% & 60 % RPM during normal engine start.
During in-flight restarts.

In backup mode the TPE331-10YGD engine SRL is controlled by the ___________.

There is no SRL Control in backup mode.

The DEEC inflight engine operating range is ________.

82% to 100% RPM.

The interstage fuel pressure is __________.

Monitored by the EFIU
&
Is normally 35 psi over inlet pressure.

The purpose of the on-engine oil/fuel heat exchanger is to __________.

Stabilize fuel temperature.

The function of the primaries-only-solenoid is to provide additional fuel pressure to he primary nozzles during the start sequence.

TRUE

The DEEC interface with the RCM is a _________.

ARINC 429

To maintain a constant RPM, _____________.

Engine power must equal propeller load.

How many electrical power distribution buses are on the aircraft?

2

What is the Prmary Power System Voltage on Bus 1?

28 VDC

What is the voltage on each of the Batteries?

24 VDC

How many batteries are contained in each set of Batteries?

3

How many sets of Batteries are installed in the aircraft?

2

Power is supplied to the aircraft from ____________.

- A Ground Power Unit (GPU)
-Two sets of three batteries per set
-The Starter Generator

What type of processing does the RCM use?

MLV (Mid Level Voting)

Fault tolerant components are connected to both UARBS.

TRUE

What communication interface is used by the FCA;s to share sensor data?

Cross-Channel Data Link

How many FCA's are in command during flight?

One

The MCS compares the quality of the data from the FCAs and the VP to determine which VP data the fault tolerant components will use.

FALSE

The RCM uses 3 FCA's and two Vote Processors to produce identical, command data sets.

TRUE

The RCM converts the _________ measurements to digital data.

Alpha Probe

The EGI Navigation DATA provides __________.

Better instantaneous accuracy, and more stability over time.

When any FCA resets during flight the warning message "FLight computer reset detected by UAV" is displayed.

FALSE

FCA Autopilot and Navigation Sensor Data is displayed on ____________.

VIT's 40, 41, 42

The A/C has no Lightening Protection.

TRUE

Add ______ percent of gust factor up t a MAX of ______ knots to rotation speed during crosswind takeoffs.

50, 10

Excessive roll and/or pitch angles can cause loss of LOS datalink.

TRUE

EGT protects the engine from overheating by overriding the throttle command.

TRUE

A Header Tank level of 208 lbs prompts emergency procedures for ___________.

A Fuel Header tank level or Pressure low condition.

The Overhead Approach is the only method Available to the Pilot during a Forced Landing.

FALSE

In performing an Engine Air Restart ___________.

Do not engage the starter during an air start.

An Engine Failure or a Generator Failure may require performing a Forced Landing procedure.

TRUE

CAPs for an Engine Failure include:

-Establishing a glide.
-Selecting a landing site.
-Placing the condition lever to the Aft Position.

Loss of Control may be indicated by complete failure of the Aircraft to respond to pilot control commands.

TRUE

Throttle-Full Reverse (P) and Brakes-Applied are CAPs for ___________.

ABORT procedures during take-off.

Land as soon a possible" applies to emergency conditions that are less urgent, and although the mission should be terminated, the degree of the emergency is such that an immediate landing at the nearest adequate facility is not necessary.

FALSE

What are Critical Action Procedures?

Steps that must be performed immediately with out reference to a written check list.

EGT Protects the engine from overheating by overriding the throttle command.

TRUE

Excessive roll &/or pitch angles can cause loss of LOS datalink.

TRUE

Add _____ percent of gust factor up to a max of _____ knots to rotation speed during crosswind takeoffs.

50, 10

MAX Fuel Weight is

3000 lbs

The Aircraft has no lightening protection.

TRUE

What is maneuvering speed at max gross weight?

158 KIAS

Operation of A/C into areas of lightening activity is prohibited.

TRUE

Rain increase stall speed by up to

10%

Ice, Snow or frost can reduce wing lift by as much as __________. Drag can increase by ___________.

30%, 40%

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE" Applies to Emergency Conditions that are less urgent, and although the mission should be terminated, the degree of the emergency is such that an immediate landing at the nearest adequate facility is not necessary.

FALSE

Throttle-Full Reverse (P) and Brakes-Applied (P) are CAPs for _____________.

Abort procedures during takeoff.

Loss of Control may be indicated by complete failure of the aircraft to respond to pilot control commands.

TRUE

An Engine Failure or a Generator Failure may require performing a forced landing procedure.

TRUE

In performing an Engine Air Restart ________.

Do not engage the starter during an air start.

The overhead approach is the only method available to the pilot during a forced landing.

FALSE

A Header Tank level of 208 lbs prompts emergency procedures for _________.

A fuel Header Tank level or pressure low condition.

ENGINE FIRE/ENGINE RPM DECAY ON THE GROUND
(steps)

1. GCS Ignition - COLD (P)
2. Condition Lever - AFT as required (P)
3. EGT - Monitoring decrease (P)
4. RPM - Monitoring decrease (P)
5. Electrical Load - Reduced (P, SO)
if conditions permit, complete after landing & shutdown check lists after engine sto

ABORT
(steps)

1. Throttle - Full reverse (P)
2. Brakes - Applied (P)
if A/C will depart the prepared surface
3. GCS Ignition - Cold (P)
4. Condition Lever - AFT as required (P)

Loss of Control Prevent
(steps)

1. Landing Configuration - Commanded (P)
2. Payload - Position Mode (SO)
if A/C control is regained:
3. Refer to the AOA Sensor Failure, Airspeed or Pitot/Static Failure, Auto Pilot Sensor Failure, Air Frame Icing, or Structural Failure Ck lists - as Requ

Auto Pilot Sensor Failure
(steps)

1. AP Sensor - Verified Auto (P)
2. A/C - Land as soon as practical (P)
*if all auto Pilot sensors have failed
3. SAS - OFF (P)
4. Controllability CK - Performed (P)
5. A/C - Land as soon as possible (P)
*if unable to maintain A/C Control:
6. Gear - Down

UARB Failure
(steps)

1. UARB Select- Verified auto (P)
2. Aircraft - Land as soon as practical (P)

FCA Failure
(steps)

1. Processor Select - Verified Auto (P)
2. A/C - Land as soon as practical (P)

Engine Failure
(steps)

1. Glide - Establish (P)
2. Landing Site - Selected (P)
3. Condition Lever - AFT as required (P)
if time & cond permit, attempt restart (refer to Engine Air Restart Ck List)
if restart not poss or unsuccessful, prepare for Forced Landing:
4. Electrical Lo

Engine Air Restart
(steps)

1. Fuel Mode - Auto (P)
2. Condition Lever - Full Forward (P)
3. GCS Ignition - Verified Hot (P)
4. Airspeed - 100 to 180 KIAS (P)
5. Throttle - 20% (P)
6. Speed Lever - High (P)
7. RPM - Increaseing (P)
8. EGT - Monitoring increase (P)
9. Oil Pressure -

Generator Failure
(steps)

1. Generator - Reset (P)
*If reset was successful:
2. A/C - Land as soon as practical (P)
*If reset was unsuccessful.
3. Electrical Load - Reduced (P, SO)
4. Generator - Reset (P)
*If reset was successful:
5. Aircraft - Land as soon as practical (P)
*If r

Engine Overheat
(steps)

1. Throttle - As required to obtain/maintain Safe Altitude (P)
2. Aircraft - Land as soon as Possible (P)

Engine Fire
(steps)

1. GCS Ignition - As Required (P)
2. Condition Lever - AFT as Required (P)
3. Aircraft - Land as soon as possible (P)
*If Engine is shut down, refer to Engine Failure Checklist.

Fuel Header Tank Level or Pressure Low
(steps)

1. Header Tank Pressure - Verified (P)
*If Header Tank Pressure is above 1.5 PSI:
2. Header Tank Fuel Level - Cont to monitor (P)
3. Aircraft - Land as soon as possible (P)
*If Header Pressure is below 15 PSI:
4. Fuel Mode Manual (P)
5. Manual Tank Select

Fuel Solenoid Failed Open or Closed
(steps)

If Header Tank pressure is greater than 5 PSI refer to Header Tank Over Pressure:
1. Fuel Mode - Manual (P)
2. Manual Tank Select - As required (P)
3. Aircraft - Land As Soon As Possible (P)

Header Tank Over Pressure
(steps)

1. Fuel Mode - Manual (P)
2. Manual Tank Select - None (Header) (P)
When Header Tank Pressure Drops Below 4.0 PSI:
3. Fuel Mode - Auto (P)
4. Header Tank Fuel Level - Verified >208lbs (P)
5. Fuel System - Monitoring (P)
If Header Tank Overpressurizes agai

CG out of LIMITS - Forward, Aft, or Laterally
(steps)

1. Lateral CG - Verified Set (P)
2. Longitudinal CG - Verified set (P)
3. Fuel Mode - Manual (P)
4. Manual Tank Select - As required to maintain CG (P, SO)
5. Weapon - Jettisoned as required to maintain CG (P, SO)
6. Aircraft - Land as soon as possible (P

Total Downlink Failure Below 2000 Feet AGL
(steps)

1. Uplinks - Off (P)
Once the A/C is established in the LL Profile:
2. GDT Uplink TX1 & 2 - Off (P)
3. GDT Power Switch - ON (P)
If Downlink retrns & Aircraft at safe Altitude:
4. Uplink - ON (P)
If Downlink does no return and aircraft is likely to have r

Forced Landing
(steps)

-Decision to force land at an airfield or unpopulated area rests with the pilot.
-Considerations for attempting a forced landing include
-Nature of Emergency
-Weather conditions
-Lighting conditions (day or nigh)
-Battery Life
-Proximity of suitable Landi