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8.3 FLIGHT PROCEDURES Flashcards

1
Q

When given clearance in Metres, is it ok so set MCP with reference to metre read out?
8.3.9.1.1

A

Yes, can set initially based on metre read out, but level change cannot be executed until correct level referenced to FEET is verified.

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2
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What to set in MCP if METRE to FEET conversion is 3940’?
Ops 8.3.9.1

A

Round up or down to nearest 100’.
So this example, set 3900’.

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3
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Max wind speed at airport in including gusts, except emergency (take off and landing)

A

55kt
8.3.12

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4
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Thunderstorms
(Take off and landing)

A

8.3.12.1
Take off approach and landing SHALL not be attempted with moderate or heavy TS over or near the airport.
(UNLESS, app and landing can be made to runway clear of TS and associated front)

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5
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Flight crew should allow how much clearance from a THUNDERSTORM?

A

20nm

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6
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FO limits (8.3.4.4.1)

A

-TO and Landing crosswind 15Kts
(BTC’s max x/w, TC and STC max 25kt)
- landing following major mech failure or shutdown
- field length limited
- landing with weather less than 300’ and 1500m vis
- Alternate airport not familiar to both
- night visual at cat B

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7
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Lightning strike ops?

A

Subject to work load, check compass on various headings, and note in AML
(8.3.12.2)

Also inform ENG (inspection on arrival, perhaps 2 hours)

ASR? And AML?

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8
Q

HKIA ATLAS (Airport Thunderstorm and lightning alerting system)
Amber
Red

A

Amber:
lightning forecast to strike within 5km of airport.
Or intense radar echoes and lightning in range of 5-15 km

Red:
Cloud to ground lightning detected or forecast within 1Km

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9
Q

Min length of time for red or Amber lightning warning?
8.3.12.2

A

4 min (cannot be cancelled by ATC)

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10
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Amber lightning warning operations

A

Ramp activities as per normal.

Headset comm with engineer by wireless headset only

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11
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Red lightning warning considerations
8.3.12.4

A

Parking bay: siren and red light

Ramp activities:
-No walk around
-HAS bus can drop you at S21 passenger terminal
- all Maintenance ramp activities cease
(Fuelling, etc)
- policy to NOT use hand signals as comma with ground Eng
- occur during pushback, Eng will
Complete pushback, but cannot remove pin, and will seek shelter until over.
PASSENGER APRON
- allowed to taxi into frontal bays
- bridge connected when:
Park brake set
Engines off
Beacon off
- one crew member SHALL remain on FD to watch brakes, until ground comm established with ENG and chocks in.

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12
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Red lightning warning with inop APU? 8.3.12.4

A

Taxi in.
-Shut down Port engine, leave starboard engine running.
-Inform APRON CONTROL 121.775 that port engine shut down, brakes set, ready for disembarkation.
- this allows bridge to be connected

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13
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Red lightning warning on cargo bays or remote bays?

A

Marshalling at remote and cargo bays cease.
ATC will hold you.

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14
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What indicates sever Windshear?
8.3.12.5

A

below 1000’
-Airspeed changes greater than 15 knots
- VS changes greater than 500fpm
- 1 dot GS
- 5 degrees pitch

(CTWO BRIEF SHALL INCLUDE WINDSHEAR COUNTER MEADURES WHEN APPLICABLE)

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15
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JFK Windshear experience

A

Positive 15 knots at 1500’ and pitch went to -10 degrees.
Re-engaged autopilot and went around.
Then got -20 knots shear.
If this happened at 200’, scary.
Don’t be afraid to go around in positive shear environment, knowing negative shear coming.

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16
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If sever Windshear reported (not forecast), delay the takeoff until condition improve.

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17
Q

Microburst

A

Approach SHALL be discontinued, or
Departure delayed when microburst alerts or advisories in effect

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18
Q

Success of Windshear recovery depends on 3 things

A

Reaction time
Performance
Altitude

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19
Q

If aircrew encounter windershear, ensure you do a Pirep.
Include

A

Altitude
Loss or gain Of airspeed or altitude
Type of aircraft
Location.

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20
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Turbulence
8.3.12.7

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Flight crew should avoid forecast or reported SEVERE turbulence.

ATC SHALL be advised as soon as practical of severe turb encounters and deviations from assigned ALT

BE SURE TO USE TURB PENETRATION SPEED (270 knot below F250…280 knot or M0.82 which ever lower at F250 or above)

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21
Q

Dealing with Passengers and ISM with turbulence.

A

Good communication key
SHALL BRIEF ISM prior, with expected level and duration.
Seatbelt signs SHALL be selected on
ISM safety PA
iSM shall inform captain that cabin checked and secure
(Of going to make a PA, use the handset, so not to wake up Over head crew rest)

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22
Q

Classification of turbulence
Description of severe:

A

Severe:
Large abrupt changes in altitude or attitude
Large airspeed changes
Momentarily out of control

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23
Q

Turbulence forecast for different phases:

A

Take off : Communication key
Inform cabin crew
Ensure seated until released.

Descent:
Turb penetration speed and maintain clean until reducing for approach
Diversion option if severe turb persists

Cont ignition on if an option

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24
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PA in case of Moderate or Severe turbulence when deemed necessary:

A

Hello everyone, observe the seatbelt signs are on, cabin crew, stop your service and take your seats.

When finished:
“Resume normal duties”

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25
Q

Wake turbulence
What category are we?
What distance given on approach from super/heavy?
8.3.12.8

A

Our aircraft are upper heavy: group B
(Older term HEAVY)

Heavy aircraft should say heavy with callsign on initial contact with ATS unit

Heavy following super is 4nm on approach
Heavy following heavy is 3 nm on app

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26
Q

8.3.12.18.7
Ops guidance for landing:
Using minimum reverse thrust can effect the braking energy by how much?

A

Double

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27
Q

8.3.13 COMMUNICATIONS
Headsets shall be used during high workload but all times below which altitude?

A

15,000 or transition level
(Whichever higher)

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28
Q

CTWO +
Recommended that briefing be completed no later than ___min before TOD.

A

10 min
(I use about 160nm on prog page)

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29
Q

Are communications with OPS allowed during climb and descent?

A

2 crew ops, should be avoided unless operationally necessary by PIC
(131.75, Sat IOC)
Other crew should maintain listen on VHF1

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30
Q

Company communication is most secure through which?
VHF? ACARS? SATCOM

A

Satcom

ACARS free text sent from FD are auto sent to IOC and departure and destination station.

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31
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Sending ACARS with single word OPS should be used for urgent operational or ENG issues.

A
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32
Q

If notifying ENG of defect inflight, what Info should you send them?

A

Use the Fault Code listed in CMS (central Maintenance System)

NEVER SEEN ANYBODY DO THIS
(Best is to call Maintenance control on SATCOM)

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33
Q

Early notification to ENG of events requiring post flight checks help engineering a lot. Examples of such events?

A

Lightning strike
Severe Turb
Bird strike
Hard landing

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34
Q

HK airport Station Control (24 hours) is responsible for what?

A

Meet and Assist ( MAAS)
Wheelchairs
Service recovery,
Aero bridge
Remote bay and stairs
Doctor/medical
Police

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35
Q

Flight dispatch responsible for?

A

Production and submission of flight plan
Notam
Weather
EDTO PLANNING
OPERATIONS MANUALS

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36
Q

When should you update company of ETA via ACARS?
8.3
P106

A

Flights with CFP flight time greater than 7 hours should send ACARS Approx 2 hours before STA if ETA differs by more than 15 mins.
(Ensures ground handling available)

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37
Q

How long before ETA should company send expected parking bay?

A

ETA - 60 min
(Or no bay yet)

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38
Q

How to inform IOC if PIC has determined a diversion is needed?

A

ACARS
SATCOM
VHF
With:
Intended point of landing
And other relevant info
(As soon as practical)

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39
Q

Engineering delay messages are issued by IOC when a delay of how long is expected?

A

4 hours or more

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40
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring FTLS

A

Pilots
However, IOC calculates, and can offer confirmation based on pilot calculation.

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41
Q

Is it mandatory to listen to 121.5

A

Yes.
Except!!:
When conducting comms in other VHF
Or
Airborne equipment limitations
Flight deck duties do not permit monitoring two freq.

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42
Q

If missed cleared flight level, how should you ask ATC?

A

Confirm assigned level

(Not: confirm FL310)

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43
Q

Lost comm procedures?

A

ICAO AND COUNTRY SPECIFIC:

1) JEPPS FD PRO/general/regional airway manual/ Emergency section.

2)
Correct freq?
Volume?
Another headset/mic?
Range?
Secondary VHF/HF
Aircraft relay

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44
Q

Should ATC clearance be accepted with one flight crew listening?

A

Whenever possible, ATC clearances should be REQUESTED when at least 2 flight crew listening.
Use “Standby”, if other pilot on another radio.

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45
Q

Which ATC clearances/instructions SHALL be read back and cross checked by other pilot?

A

Airways and route clearance
App clearance
FL, radar HDG, speed
Runway in use
Anything to do with runway
Alt setting and Transition level
SSR codes and instructions (ident)
Freq change
Taxi instruction

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46
Q

8.3.13.10 miscommunication between pilot and ATC
“Leaving” FL/Alt only used when?

A

-statement of action (not intent)
- positive movement of altimeter
- NOT REQUIRED WHEN UNDER RADAR CONTACT

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47
Q

The term “reaching” used when?

A

Within 200’ of assigned level
- not required under radar

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48
Q

Climbing/ Descending to ALTITUDE, response must always end with what?

A

FEET/Metres
“Descend Altitude four thousand FEET”

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49
Q

Descent clearance to Altitude through transition level should include QNH. What if not?

A

Pilot SHALL request QNH from ATC if omitted from descent clearance.

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50
Q

8.3.12.14.5
Volcanic Ash Avoidance should be considered when?
Colour and ALT

A
  • Orange or Red VA advisory
  • any cloud above FL180 should not be over flown
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51
Q

Space storms affect polar regions above which LAT?
And what level of space storm will IOC cancel polar flights?

A
  • North of 78 degrees N
  • level 4 or above
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52
Q

8.3.12.17 HOT weather
Some tips and tricks to keep cabin cool

A

Passenger doors kept closed as long as possible
Same for cargo doors
Use Packs
Turn off RECIRC Fans in extreme hot and humid

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53
Q

Taxing in extreme hot.

A

Excessive braking should be avoided
Taxi to 25-28 knots (FDAP at 34)
Then slow to 10 knots, then release.

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54
Q

8.3.12.18 contaminated Runways

Lowest level of braking action allowed?

A

-RWYCC of 1 or lower
(Poor or Less than poor)

  • Unless emergency condition dictates an immediate landing is required for equivalent values.
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55
Q

When should a pilot give a PIREP on braking action?

A

When conditions experienced are less than good.

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56
Q

8.3.12.18.7
Guidance for landing

Is the use of high auto brake setting recommended in strong or limiting crosswind?

A

No.
Not recommended due to strong brake applications required to disconnect, in a time where directional control may be vital.

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57
Q

Max REV thrust is standard.
How much extra brake energy required with Min Rev thrust?

A

Double

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58
Q

When shall headsets be worn?

A

At all times Below 15000’ or TL where higher.

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59
Q

When shall descent briefing be given?

A

RECOMMENDED that the briefing be completed no later than 10 minutes before TOD

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60
Q

Which is the more secure form of Comm?
VHF ACARS or SATCOM

A

Satcom

(Note, all free text messages on ACARS are auto routed to IOC )

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61
Q

IOC or ACARS “OPS” can patch in what type of people?
OPS as single word should be used for urgent Operational or ENG issues.

A

DOM, Duty Doctor, MEDLINK, security,
ENG,

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62
Q

ENG as single word ACARS can be used for advice for what scenarios?

A

Countless.
Ex: in flight restart of shut down engine.
NOTE:
Notification of defects using ACARS should be sent with fault codes found in CMC/CMS.

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63
Q

8.3.13.6.1
Comms operational

Early notification to ENG of certain events assist them to prep?

What scenarios?

A

Bird strike, lightning, severe turbulence etc…)

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64
Q

When should we send updated arrival time to destination station?

A

CFP flight time of 7 hours +
If ETA differs by 15 minutes or more from SCHED.
(Send message 2 hours before STA)

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65
Q

When should we expect parking bay allocation?

A

60 min prior to ETA

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66
Q

Enroute diversion? Who to inform?

A

I like to say:
ATC
IOC (ACARS, SAT or vhf)
ISM
Pax

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67
Q

Who is responsible for FTL’s?

A

Pilot.
However!
IOC can do it too, so can call to get there advise, double check, or work out entire crew limits if stuck in a time of lots of work.

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68
Q

Comm failure procedures found where?

A

FD PRo publications
General
Regional airway manual
Emergency

Other things to check:
Correct frequency
Volume
Try another mic or headset
Range
Secondary frequency
Published frequencies
Another aircraft relay

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69
Q

8.3.13.10 miscommunication between ATC

When is the term Leaving used with ATC?

A

Statement of action, not intent.
Positive movement on altimeter.

NOT REQUIRED UNDER RADAR CONTROL

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70
Q

When should Reaching be used with ATC ?

A

Within 200 feet of assigned level

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71
Q

HF comms, position reports the time should be given with how many digits?

Frequency 8951 should be stated as what?

A

Four digits for time

SFO, cx 880 on 89

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72
Q

How to send an air to air ACARS?

A

If 123.45 doesn’t work, can use:

TO CPA880

TO B-KPA

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73
Q

8.3.13.14
Not all countries recognise Pan Pan call. What would be the best next call?

A

“I am declaring an emergency”

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74
Q

What should you say to ATC when going around?

A

Tower, cathay 880, GOING AROUND

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75
Q

What words should you use with ATC if a TCAS RA climb or descent required?

A

SFO, CX880, TCAS RA

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76
Q

What is the meaning if ATC ask you, “ATC request of 8.33 capability” ?

A

Does your aircraft have ability to use 6 digit VHF? Basically all Europe.

Answer:
“Affirm, 8.33”

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77
Q

8.3.13.18
Datalink capabilities, what is more suitable for oceanic?

A

VHF good to about 240 NM
Line of sight
(2-8 second response time)
Doesn’t really work in Japan

HF and SATCOM (iridium or inmersat) more suitable for long range oceanic.

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78
Q

Polar datalink uses what routing?

A

HF Datalink
(As satcom becomes unavailable)

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79
Q

Should SELCAL check be performed, even with CPDLC?

A

Yes
8.3.13.21

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80
Q

8.3.13.23
What does CPDLC stand for?
AFN

A

Controller Pilot Data Link Communication.
(Surveillance and comm capabilities, beyond range of VHF and radar)
ADS is the surveillance component.

ATS Facility Notification

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81
Q

CPDLC logon should occur when?

A

15-45 prior to STD if departing within

15 min prior to entry of FIR

82
Q

Is position reporting required with CPDLC?

A

CPDLC negates the need for regular position reports.

BUT

POsition reports required at FIR boundaries.
Also check in with VHF or HF selcal.

83
Q

Is transfer to next CPDLC automatic?

A

Usually yes.
If doesn’t occur within 5 minutes, log off and try again.

84
Q

Datalink failure, what to do?

A

Establish comms on VHF or HF or Satcom

If ADS fails, resumes normal position reporting via cpdlc or voice.

85
Q

What does sending the CPDLC emergency downlink do?

A

Auto Changes Ads b from armed to
Emergency
And
Auto declares an emergency.

86
Q

What to do if accidentally send Emergency CPDLC message?

A

Turn emergency mode off
(Because it auto arms ADS B emergency)

Send free text,
Ads reset

87
Q

RCP stands for what in CPDLC?
Ex: RCP240

A

Required comm performance.
Max Time between request and response from ATC initiated CPDLC comms.

Uplink delay is different, and ATC may request that we modify the max uplink delay.

88
Q

ATC expect you to respond as soon as practical to CPDLC comms, what is the expected response time?

A

1 min

89
Q

8.3.13.27
Comm with ground crew

When stating confirm all doors checked closed and locked, which doors?

A

All Doors
Cabin and cargo
(Need this call to release the park brake)

90
Q

Cockpit to ground.
After push.
Park brake set, allows ground crew to do what?

A

Disconnect tug and tug and all
Ground equipment.

“Clear to
Disconnect”, allows ground to disconnect HEADSET

91
Q

How to re-establish contact with ground crew after they have already disconnected?

A

-company frequency or ATC

Or if visual contact:
Turn off lights cycled twice

92
Q

What verbiage should be used from cockpit to ground in order to stop the push back?

A

“Hold position!”
Or
“Stop Pushback”

93
Q

Can you push back with no interphone?

A

Refer to MEL.
If yea, you may need to brush up on ops a 12.6 Marshalling signals

94
Q

Can a pilot vacate his seat during TaXi?
8.3.14.1

A

Yes if directed by PIC.
Park brake must be set.

95
Q

When should all crew be present in cockpit?

A

Augmented crew:
Departure brief, engine start until when headsets removed.
Arrival briefing and 30 min to landing until engines shut down.

Most senior additional crew SHALL occupy first observer seat.

No unqualified people at control.

96
Q

Do arm rests need to be used?

A

Boeing: recommended
Airbus: mandatory

97
Q

Can rubbish bin be placed over arm rest?

A

No, according to ops A.
Everybody does it.

98
Q

When should water bottles, loose items and trays be removed?

A

No later than 30 min to landing call.

99
Q

Distraction is different from sterile. When should pilots avoid distraction?

A

Taxi take off landing and flight below 15,000’

100
Q

Are video and photo allowed in cockpit?

A

Yes if PiC allows, and complies with policy

101
Q

Is a handover briefing required?

A

Yes
8.3.14.2

102
Q

If there are passengers on the plane, does the cockpit need to be occupied?

A

Minimum one pilot in flight deck while there are passengers on plane.

103
Q

Max time for controlled rest?

A

30 min
8.3.14.3

104
Q

Can you do controlled rest with someone in the Jumpseat?

A

No, unless part of operating crew.

105
Q

Can you climb during controlled rest?

A

Not unless required by ATC.

Also, don’t do fuel balancing. Unless it’s normal stuff like fuel tank Eng or fuel low centre.

106
Q

Controlled rest cannot be taken on flights with flight time less than 2.5 hours

A
107
Q

Formally, you’re supposed to inform senior cabin crew that you’re doing controlled rest.
They should check in within 35 min.

A
108
Q

When is the sterile cockpit?

A

From:
Engine start or aircraft first moves
Until
Cruise Altitude and flight crew establishes comms with FA

From:
30 min to landing Pa
Until
Parked with seatbelt signs off

109
Q

During sterile cockpit, what restrictions put in cabin crew?

A

Comm with flight crew restricted to URGENT SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES.

110
Q

How to access flight deck?

A

SHALL call using cabin inter phone first, then come up.
Flight crew should visually identify.

111
Q

8.3.16.2
Jumpseats
What countries do not allow Jumpseat?

A

Canada
USA
UK

112
Q

Can Jumpseat sit in cockpit if there are seats in cabin

A

No

113
Q

Age restriction on Jumpseat?

A

12 or over.
English.
Fit.

Need to give them briefing.

114
Q

Jumpseat allocation must occur through app.

A
115
Q

Can the upper rest area be used by staff travel?

A

Technically only qualified staff who have been given the Jumpseat.

116
Q

Turbulence in climb, should you inform cabin crew?

A

Pilot shall brief ISM that they will be strapped in longer.
Once signs cycles, ISM will start when deemed safe by her.

117
Q

When is the normal time to switch seatbelts to auto if smooth?
8.3.18

A

15000’

118
Q

Is meal service allowed during seatbelts on?

A

Light turb, communicate with IsM.
Meal service can continue but no hot drinks.

119
Q

What is the PA for moderate and severe turb?

A

“This is your captain speaking, please observe the seat belt signs are on, cabin service will be suspended, cabin crew please take you seats”

Severe:
“Cabin crew, please take you’re seats immediately”

120
Q

Back up signal for moderate or severe turbulence if PA not working?

A

Cycle seatbelt signs

121
Q

Prior to descent, should we give cabin crew exact time to landing?

A

No, keep it standard as “30 min to landing”

122
Q

Can you accept airways clearance during push back?
8.3.20

A

Do NOT request during push.
If ATC call, tell to standby

123
Q

How to get ground crew back to aircraft if already disconnected?

A

Flash nose wheel taxi/turn off lights TWICE to attract attention.

Under no circumstances should ground crew try to access the aircraft after the pushback. (Talk only)

124
Q

What are the ICAO TAXI LETTER CODES FOR our different aircraft?

8.3.21

A

Based on wingspan:

E: 52M up to and not including 65M
(777, 747-400, 330, 350)

F: 65M up to but not including 80M
(747-800)

125
Q

Can you enter the runway without the “cabin ready” signal?
8.3.22

A

Do not enter active runway without the cabin ready signal.
UNLESS, pic satisfied that there is no landing traffic that will be affected by delayed takeoff.

126
Q

When cleared for takeoff, occupy runway for min length of time. Above what amount of time needed on runway, do you need to inform ATC?

A

90 seconds.
Should you need longer than this, inform ATC.

127
Q

Most countries require drift correction if given runway heading (ie: fly track).
Except which countries?

A

Should say in port page.
USA CANADA AUSTRALIA
(No drift correction, therefore in 777 must select HDG).

128
Q

Lowest altitude for turn after take off?

A

400 AGL over departure end of runway (DER)

129
Q

Max speed on departure?
Ops 8.3.23

A

Greater of 250 knots or clean speed until at or above 5000’

(Compliance with state or procedure limits is expected, if require higher due operation, inform ATC.

130
Q

Speed limits in descent?
8.3.25
How low can you go high speed?

A

PF shall reduce speed to comply with:
State or procedure speed.

IN ALL CASES, max 250 below 5000’.

(So, high speed approved into Hong Kong , perhaps 250/6000 would be a good idea.

131
Q

NPA shall be flown using Constant descent profile. Which modes for Boeing?

A

VNAV PTH or IAN

Or FPA or VS

132
Q

Can I fly a NPA or APV approach manually?

A

8.3.26.1
Shall be flown using autopilot until visual.
If AP U/S or fails during approach, can continue if:
Flight directors used
AND
Not a RNP AR

133
Q

What’s the latest you must be on path and appropriate mode on a NPA or APV?

A

FAF

134
Q

8.3.26.2.2
Stabilised Approach Criteria for Inst approach? (SAP version)

A

By SAP (Stabilised approach point)
Lower of:
FAF
FAP
ATC vectored altitude

  • on published Lat and Vert path
  • appropriate modes engaged
135
Q

Stabilised app criteria for visual approach?

A

Established on vert profile by 1000AGL.
If not profile, less than full scale deflection of PAPI/VASI
(CANT SEE 4 whites)

And

Wings level by 300’ AGL

136
Q

Stabilised approach criteria by 1000’?

A
  • gear down and locked, flaps in briefed position, speed brake arm.
  • landing checklist complete
  • correct speed set, and at final approach speed
    (If ATC or procedure speed caused it to be high, final is speed on target and thrust above idle at 500’AGL)
  • turbulence allows hops in speed.
137
Q

Approach ban based on what?
8.3.26.3

A

When reduction of RVR below publish minimum occurs prior to 1000agl, approach can be continued to 1000agl.

(If no RVR, reported visibility shall be used instead)

138
Q

If RVR drops below min below 1000Agl, what to do?

A

Continue to mins

139
Q

What is the lowest RFCC friction that we can continue approach?

A

Pic shall not continue below 1000agl unless satisfied safe landing can be met.
Our limit is 2
(Meaning poor, or code 0 or 1 are not allowed)

140
Q

Minimum visual reference other than LVO?

A

Precision and NPA (app lights avail)
- sufficient (5) app or runway lighting and one row of crossbar lights.

Precision and NPA (app light not avail)
- threshold and TDZ must be visible
(First 3000’)

Do not count lights, but sufficient lights meant to be 5 consecutive approach/runway lights.

141
Q

What area of ILS is protected?

A

LOC
17 nm within 35degree
25 nm within 10degree (most applicable)

(Cleared for ILS on straight in Japan at 35 nm. Maybe wait to arm LOC)

GS:
10 nm within8 degrees

Note: in USA, ils isn’t protected if weather better than 800’ and 2SM

142
Q

Can aN ILS be used if Notam states AWAITING FLIGHT CHECK?

A

Yes, unless Notam specifically states cannot use.

143
Q

PRM approaches allowed?
8.3.26.5

A

No.
If stated in use on Notam, let ATC know at least 120 nm before destination.

LDA approaches allowed, just not LDA PRM.

144
Q

When can PF start visual approach?

A

Following must be maintained throughout approach:
Visual with landing environment
Vis not less than 5km

If thin layer of fog, min RVR shall be 800m

145
Q

Autoland approved for ILS and GLS?
8.3.26.8

A

Yes, check port page

146
Q

When is Autoland strongly recommended to be used?

A

Cloud base below 300 AGL
Vis below 1500m
(Inform ATC)

GLS approved for Autoland but not LVO

Autoland in port page means either LVO certified or 3 or more successful auto lands by CPA aircraft.

147
Q

Change manual landing to autoland conditions?

A

Already checked port page and Notam

Announced and briefed by 500’ RA
PIC PF for Autoland

148
Q

What consideration do you need for a NPA?
Loc , VOR, LNAV min only

A

Add 50’ to MdA

149
Q

GLS
8.3.26.11

Rated coverage out to what distance?

A

23Nm
(cat 1 only)

150
Q

Landing performance Assessment must be done on every landing?
8.3.27

A

Prior to every arrival.
(Note, unless PIC satisfied safety margins met)
15% add on just should be less than LDA (Normal)

No 15% additive for non normal.

151
Q

What is the normal touch down zone?

A

1500’ (+/- 500’)

152
Q

Reverse thrust:
Max or idle

A

Max reverse thrust SHALL be used unless conditions allow for idle.

Use of idle should be briefed.

If REV selected, full stop landing shall be made.

153
Q

If landing does not include a hold short Indtruction, than full runway length available.
LAHSO available in USA?

A

No, US does not allow foreign carriers to LAHSO

154
Q

Diversion Unscheduled Landing, who should you inform immediately?

A

IOC
8.3.29

(IOC ATC ISM)

155
Q

What is definition of precautionary landing?

A

Non normal
Low risk of emergency evacuation
(No sig control issues)

(Alert phase using normal procedures)

156
Q

Definition of precautionary disembarkation ?

A

Under Alert phase
Pic asses emergency evacuation NOT necessary.

157
Q

What does IOC alert phase do?

A

Alerts of non normal
IOC will commence active flight following
Sent by accident
Advise by “OPS, alert phase accident, ops normal”.

I believe it also send SMS to chief pilots and DOM

158
Q

Consequence of saying
“ attention, ism to flight deck
Attention, ism to flight deck

A

ISM reports
Crew cease Servives
WAKE RESTING CREW AND RETURN TO STATIONS

159
Q

Consequence of
Attention crew at stations X 2

A

Flight:
“2 min to emergency landing”
Be seated and seatbelt
Silent review

Ground:
“Get ready for evacuation”
Evaluate inside and out
Wait captain instruction.

160
Q

How to cancel alert phase?

A

“Crew, normal operations”
“Crew, normal operations”

161
Q

Can you specify doors for evacuation?

A

Yea, if required.

“Attention, doors Left, evacuate evacuate”
Attention, doors Left, evacuate evacuate”

162
Q

Can operate with PA inop?

A

Check MEL,
If so, PIC shall use Cabin Interphone to convey all commands to ism.

163
Q

Back up signal
For brace brace if PA inop?

A

Cycle seatbelt signs 6 times or more.

164
Q

8.3.30.4 Depress and EO planning and ops guide: how much fuel?
(Non EDTO)

A

Event of depress or EO, continue to -ADEQUATE (nothing to do with cx), just pavement.
-Hold at 1500 for 15 min
-App and land

165
Q

2 engine AC with EO
Vs
4 Eng with EO

A

2 engine EO: land at nearest suitable

4 Eng EO: not an airworthiness issue, just know that fuel burn will be 1.1*

4 Eng with 2 EO is now and emergency

166
Q

Which method of comm is preferred when troubleshooting with IOC/MC?

A

Satcom

167
Q

8.3.30.5
4 Eng aircraft has EO, want to continue, best way to coordinate?

A

Contact IOC or send ACARS flight plan prompt or SATCOM.

They will need intended route and ZFW.

Note:
3 Eng LRC flight plan assumes in flight reduction of fuel can be applied and no alternate will be given.

168
Q

Depress planning, non EDTO:
If see a critpoint on CFP, what should you do?

A

Check that this airport meets requirements of Adequate airport.
(Can be outside operating hours if know you can activate on emergency basis)
(Adequate is:
Length, pavement and RFF)
Not weather

169
Q

8.3.30.7
Incapacitation of crew member.
If crew member becomes sick or injured (cabin or cockpit), who do you call?

A

Satcom via IOC patch
Aviation medical officer (AMO)
Senior Medical Officer (SMO)
Duty Medical Officer (DMO)

Ultimate back up is MEDLINK

170
Q

What to do if crew compliment falls below minimum specified in OPS manual? (Cockpit and cabin)

A

Shall Declare an emergency

171
Q

Can an incapacitate crew member resume duties?

A

No!
Unless cleared by SMO/DMO

172
Q

8.3.30.8 Overweight and Jettison are considered safe or dangerous?

A

Safe

No restriction on jettison even with an inflight fire (inside or out)

173
Q

What reasons would warrant an overweight landing?

A

Emergency or abnormal situations

Medical emergency

File in AML

File ASR

Approx 2 hour maintenance inspection

174
Q

Considerations for fuel jettison

A

Close coordination with ATC

Should be done above 5000/6000’
(Can be done lower if PIC wants)

Shouldn’t be done in holding with planes below.

Nor conducted near TS

175
Q

What to record in CAR if fuel Jettison?

A

Start fuel and end fuel
(Total QTY jettisoned)

176
Q

What is the difference between FINAL RESERVE AND MINIMUM RESERVE?

A

Final reserve: 30 min at 1500’

Minimum reserve: 15 min at 1500’ following EO or DEPRESS.

177
Q

There are three levels to protecting final reserve fuel, before declaring a mayday. What is the first level?

A

8.3.8.4

If unanticipated delays start and landing below min divert anticipated, it is PIC responsibility to inquire about delay information from ATC/IOC.

Example: you’re number 20 for landing (40-60 min delay)

178
Q

When do you declare “MINIMUM FUEL” to ATC?

A

8.3.8.4

When committed to land at certain airport (dropped alternate)

AND

Any change to current clearance may result in landing with less than final reserve.

(This is not an emergency, and do not expect priority…)

179
Q

When do you declare “MINIMUM FUEL” to ATC?

A

8.3.8.4

When committed to land at certain airport (dropped alternate)

AND

Any change to current clearance may result in landing with less than final reserve.

(This is not an emergency, and do not expect priority…)

180
Q

“MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY FUEL” should be declared when?

A

When FMC predicted landing fuel is showing below final reserve fuel
(30 minutes)
- with totaliser selected on
PROG PAGE 2

Emergency situation and priority will be given.

181
Q

“MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY FUEL” should be declared when?

A

When FMC predicted landing fuel is showing below final reserve fuel
(30 minutes)
- with totaliser selected on
PROG PAGE 2

Emergency situation and priority will be given.

182
Q

If you have a depress and elect to continue to the file destination, what fuel are you required to have?

A

Ops 8.3.30.6
Continuing the final destination normal fuel required shall be available unless the requirement of in-flight reduction of normal fuel can be met

Usually any ERA IS 15 min at 1500’
(Min reserve)

183
Q

First officer limitations 8.3.4.1.1
Know them verbatim

A

Takeoff Or landing Crosswind exceeds 15 kn (including gust)

Landing following a major mechanical failure or engine shut down

Landing on a field length limited runway
(What’s this? Using max auto perhaps)

Landing when actual terminal weather is less than 300 feet or less than 1500 meters

Landing at an alternate Airport that is not familiar to both pilots
(Macau? Maybe ok..
Shenzhen? Maybe not)

Night visual approaches at any Cat B Airport

184
Q

What are the requirements for inflight reduction of normal fuel?
8.3.8.2
Goal?
Requirement?

A

Goal is to continue to the destination with less than minimum diversion fuel (i.e. ditch the alternate)

En route and prior to descent :
Two independent runway suitable for landing (not crossing or reciprocal)
(If runways are within 60nm, they may be considered)

Actual and forecast weather for ETA
ABOVE NPA PLANNING MINIMUM FOR DESTINATION ALTERNATES AND WITHIN CROSSWIND LIMIT (vis +1000 and MDH +200)

No known or probable ATC delays

Fuel remaining sufficient :
Continue to destination
5% contingency from a suitable ERA
30 minutes at 1500 feet
Approaching Land (700kg)

Or

After commencing descent :
Delay or unforeseen situation develops which would cause aircraft to land with less than min divert,
Assess all relevant factors and decide to land with at least : FINAL RESERVE

185
Q

MBA microburst alert in Hong Kong generated when runway oriented wind speed LOSSES 30 knots.
What to do?

A

Company policy requires an approach be discontinued or departure delayed

186
Q

In Hong Kong, what is the difference between a microburst alert MBA and a WINDSHEAR ALERT (WSA)?

A

MBA LOSSES OF 30 knots or more

Microburst means the approach must be discontinued or departure delayed

WSA: loss or gain of 15 kn

(Continue, but brief)

187
Q

Typhoon causes diversion to unexpected port, many flights affected, IOC and company swamped and busy, who should take care of Crew hotel and allowances?

A

PIC And resolve the issue back in Hong Kong

8.3 P84

188
Q

If the presence of windshear is confirmed, should you continue?

A

FCOM SP16.21

If the presence of Windshear confirmed delay takeoff or do not continue approach

189
Q

PIC SHALL ensure fuel checks are done how often?

A

Intervals not exceeding 1 hour

190
Q

What are the three fuel scenarios in which you can continue towards your destination?

A

1) FOB equal or more than normal fuel (reserve + Alt)

2) fuel on board sufficient at some point to divert to an ERA (land with RES) no no alternate required

3) conditions can be met for in flight reduction

Decision shall be made prior to passing abeam last suitable ERA.

8.3 Page 61

191
Q

In flight normal fuel required, does alternate fuel include any contingency?

A

Yes.
5%

192
Q

Isolated aerodrome fuel, how much fuel must we have to hold over head destination?

A

2 hours

8.3.8.1

193
Q

When should you consider in flight reduction of fuel?

A

When you determine that you will arrive at destination with less than MDF.

8.3.8.2

194
Q

What are the two scenarios for In flight reduction fuel?

A

Prior descent
(Delay, runway, dest wx actual and forecast, NPA +1000m and 200’,
fuel: FMC calc should show:
30 min
Config
5% abeam last ERA
(Approx 4.5T)

After descent
(Consider all factors, land with at least 30 min)

195
Q

If you B see your destination fuel aa 4.5T, what should you start thinking?

A

May not be enough for in flight reduction.

May need to divert for fuel.

If can make it legal, consider
FUEL QTY LOW checklist.
F20 landing

Minimum fuel call
Mayday fuel etc

196
Q

What does protection of final reserve fuel mean?

A

PIC RESPONSIBLE:

Land at touchdown not less than:
Final reserve (30 min)

Or after depress or EO:
15 min (only if ERA)
If continue to Dest, need normal fuel.

197
Q

Which fuel figure should be used by when determining final fuel?

A

Totaliser
8.3.8.4

198
Q

What are the different Cost Index codes?
MCT
MFT
MTT
MDT ?

A

MCT - min cost

MFT - min fuel

MTT - min trip time

MDT - min ground distance

199
Q

What are the different Cost Index codes?
MCT
MFT
MTT
MDT ?

A

MCT - min cost

MFT - min fuel

MTT - min trip time

MDT - min ground distance

200
Q

If tight on fuel, what Cost Index should you use?

A

C.I 0

Min trip fuel

(PIC should operate using OFP CI, unless sound operational reasons.)

8.3.8.6

201
Q

Greater than what Cost index results in significant fuel burn? And shall not normally be used?

A

CI 250

202
Q

Altimeter check.
Each altimeter should be within how many feet of ground elevation?

A

75 feet

Cathay Ops A (16 decks)

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