73 You Should Know This Flashcards
*The Eng 1 Hyd Pump is off
*A LOW PRESSURE light is cycling on & off above the Elec 2 Hyd Pump
* System A Flt Control LOW PRESSURE light cycling on & off
*MASTER CAUTION cycling on & off
*Amber FLT CONT annunciator (left side) cycling on & off
*Amber HYD annunciator (right side) cycling on & off
Since the #1 Engine Hydraulic Pump is off, the #2 Electric Hydraulic Pump is the only source of hydraulic pressure for System A. The lights may cycle during period of heavy system demand. This is normal.
*You’re at high altitude
*Both hydraulic LOW PRESSURE lights on Side A are cycling on & off
*MASTER CAUTION cycling on & off
*Amber HYD annunciator (right side) cycling on & off
This is a result of foaming of the hydraulic at high altitude because the system is not properly pressurized.
The EEC switches both go from white circle EEC to white circle EEC + amber ALTN … and you have a DSPLY SOURCE 2 annunciation shown towards the bottom left of the PFD.
The EEC’s take inputs from all sorts of places, including (bizarrely) the displays. So, if there is a display fault, the EEC’s will operate in a degraded mode. Deal with the EEC problem first, then the DSPLY SOURCE problem.
What are the engine indications after a good start on a standard day at sea level (800/900/9ER)?
*N1: 19.4%
*N2: 58.8%
*EGT: 410 deg C
*Fuel flow: 600 lbs/hr
What are the engine indications after a good start on a standard day at sea level (Max)?
*N1: 20.1%
*N2: 70.3%
*EGT: 610 deg C
*Fuel flow: 600 lbs/hr
When should you accomplish the Engine Start - Aborted Start checklist?
Any of the following:
EGT-N1/N2-EGT-OIL
* The EGT does not increase by 15 seconds after the engine start lever is moved to IDLE.
* N1 or N2 does not increase or increases very slowly after the EGT increases.
* EGT rapidly approaches or exceeds the start limit.
* The is no oil pressure indication by the time the engine is stable at idle.
When turning on anti-ice, what order must the switches be thrown?
Eng Sw (CONT) > Anti Ice (ON) > Anti Ice (OFF) > Eng Sw (OFF)
At the end of an emergency there are 4 boxes. What should that remind you?
Two In / Two Out
1) Talk to ATC
2) Call me function to dispatch
1) Talk to Flight Attendants
2) Talk to passengers
What are the normal school house recommended distances, flap settings and speeds for an approach?
7 nm FAF = Flaps 1, 190 kts
5 nm FAF = Flaps 5, 170 kts
4 nm FAF (or 1 dot) = Gear down, Flaps 15
2 nm FAF (or on GS) = Flaps 30, landing checklist
Why wouldn’t you press LVL CHG on a single engine go around?
Because when you press LVL CHG it captures the speed you are at (ie like Speed Mode). So you wouldn’t want to do that single engine.
Most guys like to fly where with regards to Ref Speed?
Fly a few knots above the Ref Speed. Don’t be flying right on the magenta Ref Speed.
What does “pilots sweat” mean?
Clear of the runway, when Engine 2 comes off, Pack 1 comes off.
What does SCAP stand for?
Standardized Computerized Aircraft Performance message
What does a SCAP CALCULATION ERROR on the FMS mean?
The message is generated when there is not a valid solution for the takeoff conditions. The message does NOT indicate an FMS error and will not identify the specific reason for the lack of valid takeoff data.
Delayed Engine Start Flow
*Pack 1 … Off (starting 1, 1 switch)
*Engine Start Switch … Start
*Start the clock
—after engine is started—
1. Generator … On
2. Anti-ice … As required (probably off)
3. Trim Air … On
4. Air Con & Press … On, Off, On, Auto, Auto, Auto
5. APU switch … As req. (probably off)
6. Recall … checked
Takeoff callouts
“Check thrust” - “Thrust set ___%”
“100 knots”
5 kts prior “V1 … Rotate”
“Positive rate, gear up”
What are the climb callouts?
CA at 10K: “Cabin altitude 5,200”
Both: “Standard”
1000 to go PM: “260 for 270”
When do you make the “Approaching minimums” call?
100 feet prior to minimums
How do we establish aircraft power on a cold jet that has ground power plugged in?
BAT switch … ON
Battery voltage … check
Hydraulic panel … set (all switches off except engine)
Landing gear lever … down
Radar … OFF/TEST
GRD PWR AVAILABLE light … Illuminated
GDR PWR switch … ON
Verity TRANSFER BUS OFF and SOURCE OFF lights have extinguished
What are the initial preflight steps when you get into the jet?
Aircraft number … verify
Establish electrical power
Position lights … steady
LOGO lights (night only) … ON
Security inspection, circuit breakers, manual gear door
RGFLOAPT
Headsets, spare paper, normal checklist
Go to and review the overhead panel
Serviceable items … check (O2, oil, hyds)
ACARS and FMC … Initialize
How can you tell the difference between aircraft types based on the tail number?
If the 1st number is a 3, it’s an NG. If the 1st number is a 7, it’s a MAX
If the 2nd number is a 2 or 5 = 800, 4 or 8 = 900, 7 = 700.
401-412 are straight 900s all else are 900ER
What is the maximum engine start temperature?
NG = 725 C
MAX = 753 C
How many static wicks?
NG: 2 aileron/wingtip MAX: 6 wing
All: 3 horizonal stab
All: 4 vertical stab
What lights should come on for tic tac toe?
With one engine shut down you should have ELEC, HYD, AIR CON illuminated (high left to low right)
What is the maximum thrust in the ramp area?
Do not exceed 45% N1 within congested areas unless cleared by appropriate personnel
If the runway is wet or there is snow, what speed should you slow down to before clearing runway centerline?
3-4 kts
What speeds should you use when taxiing?
Straight away: 30 kts max
A 45 degree turn: 15 kts max
>45 to 90 degree turn: 10 kts max
When should you use wing anti-ice?
Use wing anti-ice during all ground operations between engine start and takeoff when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, UNLESS the airplane is or will be protected by the application of Type II or Type IV fluid
What is RTA WPT
Required Time of Arrival
Found on PROG page 3
What is the warning that goes with resetting/cycling circuit breakers?
If on the ground, the airplane must be stopped with the parking brake set prior to resetting or cycling any circuit breaker.
Where can you find the list of approved circuit breakers that can be cycled?
Flight Manual Supplementary Procedures 5.50.4
What do you often forget during pushback?
After cleared for push back, you must complete the push flow:
Beacon - ON
Sterile Light - ON
What are the two engine go around call outs that you should brief for each normal approach?
“Go around, Flaps 15, check thrust”
“Positive rate, gear up, set missed approach altitude”
400’ - “Heading Select”
800’ - “Level change, set clean maneuvering speed, flaps 5 (1)”
“Flaps 1 … Flaps up, after takeoff checklist”
What are the engine failure call outs that you should brief at the start of each day?
“Engine Failure”
I’ll pitch to 10 degrees nose up initially
“Positive rate, gear up”
400’ - “LNAV” or “HDG SEL”
800’ - lower the nose to follow the VNAV SPD commands
“Flaps 1” - (if you took off Flaps 5)
“Flaps up” - (and shut up)
“Set max continuous thrust”
Describe a technique for doing the fuel reserves.
Planned gate fuel minus 1000 lbs.
What does the AUTO position of the seat belt sign do?
The seat belt sign will illuminate when the flaps or gear are extended and extinguish when the flaps and gear are retracted.
You want to let the passengers up during cruise flight in smooth air. What position should you put the seat belt sign in? Why?
Move the switch from ON to AUTO (instead of on to off). That way if you forget it, it will automatically illuminate when the gear and flaps come down.
When the FWM prints out, what should you immediately do?
Let the captain know how many souls on board and verify the jumpseater number.
When should you start to address a fuel imbalance?
500 to 600 lbs of difference.
When will you get an IMBAL? When will it go out?
1000 lbs of difference
200 lbs of difference
You were balancing fuel, forgot, and got an IMBAL caution. What must you do?
You must pull out the checklist and do the IMBAL procedure, even though you know why you have an imbalance
What is the limit with a FO with less than 100 hours and a special qualification airport?
May not takeoff or land at a special qualification airport UNLESS they are with a check airman.
What does the BUILD in WBBBD entail?
Go across the approach plate
* Set in the localizer frequency
* Set the final approach course
* Set the DA (or MDA … add 50’ if MDA)
What does the BUG in WBBBD entail?
Select flaps 30 or 40 approach ref speed and then put it in at 4R.
THEN enter the wind correction just below at 5R using the following formula:
1/2 the HW component + full gust (Min 5, Max 15)
What is the formula for the WIND CORR on the APPROACH REF page?
1/2 headwind component + full gust
Minimum 5
Maximum 15
MDA means what at United?
Must Do Addition = You must add 50 feet to the MDA (always 50 feet? Yes always 50 feet)
For an RNAV approach, where do you check that you have 2 good GPSs and turn DME & VOR updates off?
1) Check 2 good GPS on NAV STATUS page
2) Turn off DME & VOR updates on NAV OPTIONS page 2
How do you get to the NAV OPTIONS page?
INIT REF > INDEX
NAV DATA>
NAV OPTION>
How far out can the dispatcher use U.S. WX rules?
950 nm
What does FECO on the flight plan mean?
Fuel ECOnomy
How many people can you fly without a flight attendant?
19 people
Where do you find the No Engine Bleed Takeoff checklist?
Supplementary Procedures, Air Systems
How can you set maximum takeoff thrust?
Select the N1 LIMIT page and deleting SEL/OAT (assumed temperature) (1L)
* You will then have to manually enter V speeds
Where can you find the Diversion Tool and what is it?
It is in pilot mobile. It shows you where everybody’s scheduled divert is AND if they are diverting there.
When must you be in LNAV/VNAV by?
25,000 feet
What must you remember with HDG SEL at high altitude?
You don’t have stall speed protections
If you are going to use HDG SEL at high altitude what should you do? What do you need to watch out for?
Go to AOB of 15 degrees
Watch out that you have to go back to 25 degrees AOB for low altitude
When should you get on the brakes?
Halfway though the landing roll
What are the autobrakes really for?
They don’t brake any harder than you do, and even when you are breaking manually you have anti-skid protection … but, the autobrakes start braking IMMEDATELY upon touchdown where as there is a human delay on getting on the brakes
If you change speeds on the descent page, what do you want to make sure with regards to the Mach speed.
If you select /280, make sure that the Mach is the same as your cruise Mach so that you pick up 280 in the descent. You don’t want to be at cruise, decelerate to a Mach and then accelerate to 280.
When ATC clears you to your final altitude, what should you immediately do?
Go to the VNAV CRZ page to make sure that you aren’t too heavy to make it to that altitude.
To accept a visual approach, what weather must you have and how far away from the airport can you be?
WX: 1000 feet & 3 sm or better
Within 35 miles of the destination airport
If you have at least ______ psi of oxygen, you are good for any 2 or 3 person line on the oxygen requirements table.
1000 psi
How should you always declare an emergency?
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
(If you don’t say it this way OCONUS they won’t know what you’re talking about, so do it all the time)
On the Cruise Page, what is the difference between MAX-T and MAX-B?
MAX-T when available thrust is the limiting criterion for maximum altitude
MAX-B when buffet margin is the limiting criterion for maximum altitude
What does “Method 1” and “Method 2” refer to? Where can you find which you are using?
They refer to the Critical Terrain Scenario
Can be found in the SYSTEM INFO on page 1 of the OFP and CRITICAL TERRAIN SCENARIO found at the end of all the way points
What does a “Method 1” Critical Terrain Scenario mean?
A/C meets FAR 121.191 requirement 1:
“Maintain a positive rate of climb at an altitude at least 1000 feet above all terrain and obstacles within 5 SM each side of the intended track, AND at 1500 feet above the airport where the aircraft is assumed to land after the engine fails.”
What does a “Method 2” Critical Terrain Scenario mean?
A/C cannot meet FAR 121.191 requirement 1 but can meet requirement 2 which states:
“Continuing flight from cruising altitude to a landing airport that meets FAR 121.197 while clearing all terrain and obstacles by 2000 feet vertically within 5 SM of the intended track AND maintaining a positive rate of climb at 1500 feet above the landing airport.”
When you direct the pilot monitoring to dial in the bottom altitude of the STAR, you should verbalize the new altitude and what else?
Say “VNAV PTH” … (even though you are already in VNAV PTH. It’s a double check).
When you first get an OFP, what should you review?
The DISPATCHER REMARKS
What is the 1-2-3 alternate rule?
FAR 121.619: Select at least 1 alternate for each destination when +/- 1 hour the ceiling will be LESS than 2000 feet and the visibility will be LESS than 3 miles
What is the more restrictive Exemption 8653?
If +/- 1 hour the destination has a TEMP or PROB line with a ceiling < 1000’ and/or <2 sm, you can dispatch to that airport w/out an alternate (which you would need under the 1-2-3 rule) as long at the destination has a suitable CAT II or III approach.
What is the less restrictive Exemption 8653?
If +/- 1 hour the destination has a TEMP or PROB line with a ceiling < 1000’ and/or <3 sm, you can dispatch to that airport w/out an alternate (which you would need under the 1-2-3 rule) as long at the destination has a suitable CAT I ILS approach.
What WX would prohibit use of Exemption 8653?
WX that is below 2000 feet or less than 3 sm and is not TEMP or PROB -or-
if thunderstorms (TS) are forecast or reported +/- 1 hour TO INCLUDE a PROB30 or TEMPO
How will you know if your flight has been planned using Exemption 8653?
The ALTERNATE line of the OFP will show either 1-1-2 RULE or 1-1-3 RULE in lieu of an alternate name.
What is the VNAV CLIMB/DES setup steps?
First: VNAV Climb set up (APPCH REF F40 SPEED + 70),
Second: Check CRZ Mach and then go to DESCENT PG - CRZ MACH/280
During a normal engine start, when do you move the start lever to IDLE detent?
(700/800/900/9ER) 25% or max motoring.
(MAX) When N2 RPM reachs 25% AFTER the MOTORING indication blanks.
Note: Max motoring occurs when N2 acceleration is less than 1% in 5 seconds.
You’re level at FL320 with a final of FL340. ATC gives you 340. What do you do to get the jet moving?
Hit the ALT INTV button on the MCP and you’ll start your climb.
You should then check 3 times a lady:
Overhead FLT ALT 34000
CRZ page on FMC
Altitude window on MCP 34000
Early in preflight you want the cockpit and cabin a comfortable temperature. How can you do this?
Check the CONT, FWD and AFT temperature positions on the overhead. You are targeting about 21 C for the cabin, and whatever is comfortable for you in the cockpit.
If your SID has a turn referenced off the ILS DME, where should you look on takeoff?
The top left corner of the display, not the bottom right or left where the VOR (not ILS) DME is.
In the descent you get “United 1412 maintain 280 knots.” Now what do you do?
Hit SPD INTV button and dial in 280 (or ask the other guy to do it if you are hand flying)?
When you make the initial passenger announcement, what must you tell them?
Remind them they should keep their seatbelts fastened, even with the seatbelt sign off.
What do you have to do every time you turn on the seatbelt sign?
You must make and announcement that the seat belt sign has been turned on.
What is easily missed on the Takeoff Data Message?
Check to make sure it is Flaps 1 or Flaps 5
You got cleared to climb from 5000 to 7000. How do you do it?
Command the PM to dial in 7000 and then hit ALT INTV.
What do you have to watch out for on the takeoff roll of a Flaps 1 takeoff?
Your takeoff speed will be much higher, putting you closer to the maximum wheel speed of 195 kts (and it’s even worse at higher elevations).
Passing through 18,000 you hit STD, say standard and…
… lights off, select 29.92, check the fuel panel.
You missed that the NOTAMS changed the DH because of a crane.
You missed that the NOTAMS changed the DH because of a crane.
What is trim air?
Heat loss in flight from different sections of the passenger cabin, known as “zones”, is different. Therefore, each zone will demand conditioned air at a different temperature.
The air-conditioning packs are designed to deliver at the coldest temperature demanded by any of the zones.
Since that air will be a bit too cold for the other zones, trim air valves add a little bit of hot air into those zones to keep them at the selected (desired) temperature.
On the Before Takeoff Checklist, what would the proper response to “FMC” be in ORD?
FMC … ___(RWY), ___(SID), ___(TRANS), set [F], set [C]
The response should only include what’s programmed into the FMC (ie viewable on either TAKEOFF page 1/1 and/or RTE page 1/1 or 2)
In ORD it is not possible to program anything except the runway, so the response should only include the programmed runway
On the Before Takeoff Checklist, what would the proper response to “FMC” be in EWR?
FMC … ___(RWY), ___(SID), ___(TRANS), set [F], set [C]
The response should only include what’s programmed into the FMC (ie viewable on either TAKEOFF page 1/1 and/or RTE page 1/1 or 2)
In EWR, FMC programming includes the runway and SID with a discontinuity, so the response should include the runway and SID (no transition).
On the Before Takeoff Checklist, what is the proper only response to the TRANS part of “FMC”?
FMC … ___(RWY), ___(SID), ___(TRANS), set [F], set [C]
Only departures that include a runway, SID and no discontinuity to the route should be included in a transition response.
The TDM (Takeoff Data Message) displays the headwind (HW) used to compute the takeoff data. What should you do if tower calls out a headwind less than that on the TDM?
Look just below the REDUCED EPR section. You will see a line for TW 0 (ie TAILwind zero knots). Use the Assumed Temperature (ATMP) and V speeds on that line.
The TDM (Takeoff Data Message) displays the tailwind (TW) used to compute the takeoff data. What should you do if the TDM used a 5 kt TW and the tower calls out a 6 kt TW?
Look just below the REDUCED EPR section. You will see a line for TW 10 (ie TAILwind 6-10 knots). Use the Assumed Temperature (ATMP) and V speeds on that line. Do not interpolate. For 1-5 kts use TW 5. For 6-10 kts use TW 10.
You get a TDM that has you use max thrust. The TDM displays a 6 kt HW. Tower calls out a HW of 4 kts. Can you use your current TDM? What if it was a reduced thrust takeoff?
No, you must request new data. For reduced thrust, look just below the REDUCED EPR section. You will see a line for TW 0 (ie TAILwind zero knots). Use the Assumed Temperature (ATMP) and V speeds on that line.
You get a TDM that has you use max thrust. The TDM displays a 4 kt TW. Tower calls out a TW of 6 kts. Can you use your current TDM?
No, you must request new data.
You’re coming down on final and you’re in a hurry to get to Flaps 30 and call for the landing checklist. What is the Flaps 30 max speed?
700: 165
800/900/MX8: 175
9ER/MX9: 180
You are planning a reduced thrust takeoff. What must you do if tower calls a wind for takeoff that has a lower headwind component than your planned takeoff data? How can you mitigate against this?
5.40.21: “If actual HEADwind is less than the printed value, use the 0-Knot TAILwind line or request new data.” If you request takeoff data with a 0 knot headwind, you’ll always be good (unless it switches to a TAILwind).
You are planning a maximum thrust takeoff. What must you do if tower calls a wind for takeoff that has a lower headwind component than your planned takeoff data? How can you mitigate against this?
5.40.21: “When using max thrust data, request new data anytime the actual HEADwind is less than the printed value or if actual TAILwind is greater than the printed value.” The only thing you can do is compute the called headwind component early to get new takeoff data as soon as possible.
Can the Captain use his cellphone in flight to look up the score of the Cowboys game?
FOM CH 17: “Personal use of a PED must not distract from, interfere with, or impede the conduct of the flight. Personal use of a PED during sterile flight deck is prohibited” So yes, but not below 10 K
How can you display the Jet Stream on the WSI map?
Layers > scroll down to Jet Stream
If they give you a new route, how can you find the new route in WSI?
Re-enter the flight number in WSI and the new route should pop up.
You need to watch getting on the breaks so hard after landing.
You need to watch getting on the breaks so hard after landing.
Why do you need to check the weights on the Landing Data print out?
Because the computer can give you a PLANNED LDG WT that is greater than the STRUCTURAL weight. It doesn’t do a check to see if the structural is lower than the planned.
What should you immediately do anytime you get an start towards a new cruise altitude?
Put in new leg AND descent winds.
What can you do ahead of time to make your arrival to the gate at EWR smoother?
Know the taxiway of the alley you are parking in and be ready to say it.
What should you be careful doing while adjusting your seat?
Don’t push the rudder pedal while adjusting your seat.
What should you be careful with when going to the head inflight?
Make sure the FA gets into the cockpit before you close the door.
What is the problem you have to solve if given direct Savannah?
Savannah the VOR or Savannah the airfield.
What does the FOM say you should do if ANYTHING happens during the pushback?
You MUST contact maintenance. Guys have blown tires because broken pieces have cut tires that later blew.
