2016 PC Guide - Preflight Flashcards
Preflight
What 3 conditions require you to perform a preflight exterior inspection?
Originating Flight
Aircraft Change
First Officer Change
Maintenance Status
How does the Captain verify the maintenance status is acceptable for flight?
All write-ups are properly deferred or cleared.
Aircraft systems and controls can be safely actuated and no maintenance repairs are in progress.
MEL/CDL items agree with remarks in the Dispatch Release
TR Failure
How would you recognize a TR failure during your preflight in a CL?
TR1 or TR2 Failure
- The DC ammeter on TR1 or TR2 would register 0 amps and the DC voltmeter would register 22-30 volts
TR3 Failure
- The DC ammeter on TR3 would register 0 amps and the DC voltmeter would register 0 volts.
TR Failure
Does the NG have any additional indications of TR Failure that the CL does not?
Yes. The TR UNIT light will illuminate indicating:
Ground
- A single failure of TR1, TR2 or TR3
In Flight
- A failure of TR1 or
- A failure of both TR2 & TR3.
International Destinations
You’re preparing to depart BWI on a scheduled flight to an international destination. What documents must be on board?
- International Forms Kit
- Crew Passports
Note: Some international stations require the CA to sign the Loading Schedule. If requested by operations agent, the CA must sign the Loading Schedule and return it to him.
International Destinations
What kind of servicing and provisioning must you ensure has been completed before departing?
The aircraft must have potable and water servicing. It is SWA’s policy th transport ice for the return leg in the aircraft cargo bin.
International Destinations
The Dispatch Release will indicate whether you have been dispatched under Flag Operations or OpSpec A012. What will vary, depending on the method of dispatch?
Required fuel at takeoff
International Destinations
You have a few minutes to study your particular destination. Where can you find individualized Route Briefs for your flight?
EFB
MyMobil360 App, My Publications»_space; International Operations»_space; Route Briefs
SWALife
Flight ops»_space; International»_space; International Training Items
Security Seals
Its the first flight of the day, and a seal is missing on a clear plastic container with two seals. Neither a SWA Mechanic nor a contract maintenance technician is immediately available. Can a pilot replace the seal?
Yes, if the other seal is intact, the container has not been tampered with, and there are no other items in the container. Ensure the WN-966/966i is annotated in the resolution block.
Takeoff Performance
You’re departing ABQ in a -700 on the FYSTA RNAV Departure, with RWY 21 as the active. Winds are calm, 32 degrees C, altimeter 29.73. The aircraft weight is 139.5. TheDeparture OPC Takeoff Runway Output page, and the ALL ENG Climb Gradient Page are depicted below. Can you depart from this runway using this departure?
No
Max thrust only gives 450 Ft/NM up to 13,000 feet.
Requires 500 Ft/NM
Aircraft Loading
After completing OPC calculations and are prepared for pushback in your -700, the operations agent boards some late passengers and says, “Please add 3 passengers and 3 bags in the forward bin. Total count now 141.” Can you make the appropriate adjustments in the OPC, verify the count with the FAs, complete an briefings and push, or must you get a new Loading Schedule?
What if you’re in an -800
Yes,
You can make the adjustments and push in a -700 (or CL).
If you are flying an -800, a new Loading Schedule is required
Tripped Circuit Breaker
During your preflight on an originator, you discover a tripped circuit breaker behind the FOs seat. You suspect it was tripped inadvertently the previous night by the terminating crew. Can you reset the circuit breaker and continue your preflight?
What is the proper procedure?
The flight deck crew should not reset a tripped circuit breaker on the ground until Mtx has determined that tit is safe to reset. Aircraft logbook documentation is required and includes one of the following:
Any time a tripped circuit breaker is reset by a Flight Deck Crew Member - INFO only entry is required in the aircraft logbook. The Mtx controller’s name must be included in the entry. If Maintenance Control directs the tripped circuit breaker is not to be reset, the defect is entered into the logbook.
Flight Recorder Test
During the CAs flight deck preparation on an originator, the OFF light does not extinguish the the Flight Recorder Test Switch is moved to TEST. Is the a successful test? Should the OFF light be extinguished after the test switch is returned to the normal (guarded) position?
No, this test is not successful. The OFF light should extinguish when the test switch is moved to TEST.
After returning the switch to the normal (guarded) position, the OFF light will be illuminated (with the engines shutdown and AC power available).
