T-38C Boldface Emergency Procedures and Operating Limitations (Nov 16)
Section 1. Boldface Emergency Procedures
Abort
Correct Answer:THROTTLES - IDLE WHEEL BRAKES - AS REQUIRED
Engine Failure / Fire Warning During Takeoff, Takeoff Continued
Correct Answer:THROTTLES - MAX FLAPS - 60% AIRSPEED - ATTAIN SETOS MINIMUM
Tire Failure During Takeoff, Takeoff Continued
Correct Answer:GEAR - DO NOT RETRACT
Fire Warning During Flight (Affected Engine)
Correct Answer:THROTTLE - IDLE THROTTLE - OFF, IF FIRE LIGHT REMAINS ON IF FIRE IS CONFIRMED - EJECT
Ejection
Correct Answer:EJECTION HANDLE - PULL
Alternate Airstart / Loss of Thrust (Low Altitude)
Correct Answer:THROTTLE(S) - MAX SPEED BRAKE - CONFIRM CLOSED
Single-Engine Go-Around
Correct Answer:THROTTLE(S) - MAX FLAPS - 60% AIRSPEED - ATTAIN FINAL APPROACH SPEED MINIMUM
Section 2. Operating Limitations
Condition Engine
EGT
°C
RPM
%
Nozzle Position
%
Fuel Flow
LB / HR
Oil Pressure
PSI
Time Duration
(Minutes)
Ground Steady State
Start * (Max) *** (Max) ****
Idle - - - (Std Day) -
Military - - - - (Sea Level) -
(Max) / Afterburner - - - -
Flight Steady State
Start * (Max) *** (Max) ****
Idle (Min) (Std Day) (Min)
Military - - - -
(Max) / Afterburner - - - -
Fluctuation Limits (Within Steady State Limits)
Idle (Ground) - None Allowed ± ±
MIL and AB
(Ground)
** - ± ± ±
MIL and AB (Flight) ** ± ± ± ±

EGT: *Abort start if EGT reaches °C to preclude exceeding temperature limits. Abort aircraft during ground start if EGT exceeds °C momentarily. ** Total fluctuations in EGT of °C (± °C) are acceptable if the average EGT is between °C and °C.

RPM: Maximum allowable transient RPM %.

Nozzle Position: Following rapid throttle movements, nozzle position should stabilize within permissible fluctuation range within seconds.

Fuel Flow: ***During engine start the indicated fuel flow may momentarily transit above LB/HR after advancing the throttle to idle during engine sequence but should return to equal to or less than LB/HR prior to EGT rise during actual engine start.

Oil Pressure: ****Do not advance throttle above idle without a positive (>0) indication of oil pressure. During cold weather, oil pressure may exceed limitations. This is normal indication as long as the oil pressure continues to decrease as engine oil warms. Do not exceed minutes in military power with oil pressure above PSI. If a sudden change of PSI or greater in oil pressure indication occurs at any stabilized RPM, follow engine oil system malfunction procedures in Section III of the DASH 1.

Airspeed Load Factor
Flaps 1% - 45% KCAS Fuel (LBS) Max Sym G Max Asym G
Flaps 46% - 60% KCAS 3500 to to
Flaps Over 60% KCAS 3000 to to
Canopy KCAS 2000 to to
Gear / Gear Doors KCAS 1000 to to
Nose Wheel Steering Kts GS Caution: Extension / retraction of landing gear at bank angles greater than ° or at load factors greater than G can result in overstress failure of the main landing gear sidebrace trunnion.
Main Wheel Tire Kts GS
Nose Wheel Tire Kts GS
Hydraulic Pressure Oxygen Pressure
Min PSI Max PSI Normal Range PSI to PSI
Normal Range PSI to PSI
WSSP Limitations: Sym   to Asym   to Normal Capacity   LBS
Airspeed Limits: Max   KCAS SB Open / Turbulence   KCAS Abrupt Control   KCAS
DASH -1 Prohibited Maneuvers
1.
Correct Answer:Vertical Stalls
2.
Correct Answer:Intentional Spins
3.
Correct Answer:Continuous aileron rolls at other than 1.0g and/or greater than 3/4 stick deflection.
T-38C Boldface Emergency Procedures and Operating Limitations (Nov 16)
Randomized Practice Drill RANDOMIZED
CAO NOV 16 2025