A350 PALOD Flashcards

1
Q

What tab in the EFF has all the information required for the preflight?

A

FMS INIT Tab

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2
Q

What information is received after an ACARS INIT REQ?

A

Flight Plan, Winds, Company Load, EFF

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3
Q

A DISPATCH message is displayed during preflight. What actions are required?

A

Must be in the logbook, on the flight plan, look up in OLB and check the MEL box.

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4
Q

What are the fuel tolerances for the A350?

A

+1,500 lbs or -500 lbs between block and FOB

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5
Q

How is derated takeoff designated on the WDR

A

(D, W, Q)DR…..D##

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6
Q

What action should be taken if the flight directors are not followed?

A

Turn them off

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7
Q

What lateral and vertical mode will be displayed with FD off?

A

HDG / V/S

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8
Q

What auto thrust mode will operate when FD and AP is off?

A

SPEED/MACH

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9
Q

How do you turn off the A/THR?

A

At the end of the flight when IDLE is selected or red instinctive disconnects pb (match thrust first)

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10
Q

What will be displayed in column 1 when thrust is fixed?

A

MAN TOGA, MAN FLX, MAN DTO, THR CLB, THR IDLE

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11
Q

What will be displayed in column 1 when thrust is variable?

A

SPEED / MACH

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12
Q

What happens to AP and FD if TCAS mode engages when AP and FD are off?

A

AP stays off and FD engage

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13
Q

What is displayed in column 1 when A/THR is active during TCAS RA?

A

SPEED / MACH

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14
Q

What happens to lateral and vertical modes when TCAS mode is engaged?

A

Lateral mode remains engaged. Vertical mode changes.

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15
Q

What should be displayed in column 3 of the FMA for a managed departure?

A

NAV is armed and NAV active at approx 30’

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16
Q

What does a white circle around a constraint indicate?

A

It is not being honored. In VS or OPEN CLB (DES)

17
Q

How do you program an along track waypoint?

A

Select the point in the FMS, Insert Next WPT, +/- NM

18
Q

Where can you find the LRC drift down altitude at 330 knots?

A

ODB, Abnormal

19
Q

What are the initial steps when an engine fails

A

Set MCT, A/THR disconnect, Initiate turn are required, Maintain altitude and slow to green Dot, Select Green Dot, Exterior lights - On (Open descent when reaching green dot)

20
Q

On a HDG when NAV is armed, can you initiate a Managed DES?

A

No. NAV must be engaged.

21
Q

ATC issues an airway intercept. Describe how to program an airway intercept.

A

Click on the point in F-PLN, Insert Next WPT, Airways

22
Q

ATC issues an airway intercept. After you program it, name 2 ways to clean up the flight plan to the proper TO waypoint.

A

Delete points until the proper FROM - TO, or DIR CRS IN

23
Q

What are the fuel tolerances of the A350?

A

+1,500 lbsor -500 lbs between block and actual FOB (FOM14.4)

24
Q

The aircraft has been over fueled by 2,000 lbs. Is an amended release required?

A

Yes (FOM 14.1)

25
Q

What is the significant when —- is displayed on the LPR?

A

Dashes appear when the 15% safety margin cannot be met or data is not available for the requested conditions (FCTM)

26
Q

What action should be taken if the FD is not being followed?

A

Turn FD off.

27
Q

What auto thrust mode will be active in an OPN CLM

A

Fixed (THR CLB, THR DCLB)

28
Q

In a managed CLB what are the indications on the FMA column 2?

A

CLB in green and ALT in blue or ALT CSTR in magenta

29
Q

After takeoff without a heading preselected when will NAV engage?

A

Approximately 30 ft.

30
Q

What happens if you disconnect A/THR using the A/THR pb on the AFSCP

A

Thrust will go into THR LK until the thrust levers are moved.

31
Q

How is the managed speed determined in the CLB and DES phase above 10,000 ft?

A

Based on CI, GW (CRZ FL, wind, temp and time constraint)

32
Q

Can a managed CLB be initiated in the PERF DES phase of flight?

A

No

33
Q

What happens if the crew attempts to takeoff with the FD off?

A

The flight directors will automatically engage when the thrust levers are set to TOGA or FLX (D-Rate)

34
Q

What is weight limit and headwind limit for Derated takeoff?

A

463,000 lbs & max 20 knot headwind

35
Q

What flap setting do you use if you go around heavy weight?

A

Flaps 1

36
Q

What is the maximum landing weight?

A

456,356 lbs

37
Q

When is a takeoff alternate required?

A

Flight unable to return for a CAT 1 approach.

38
Q

What does Dry, Wet, and Short mean as applies to dispatch runway conditions?

A

Dry - RWY dry, vis >3/4 sm or RVR 4000.

Wet - RWY wet, vis <3/4 sm or RVR4000

Short - RWY < 7k ft