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1
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Where can you find AA’s policies and procedures for carrying Hazardous Material onboard our aircraft?

A

FOM-Dangerous Goods/ Cargo

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___ may reject any dangerous goods shipment when when safety of flight is in question.

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The Captain

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There are ___ classes of Dangerous Goods. How many these classes are permissible on American Airlines?

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9, All 9 classes are permissible. Only certain divisions within a class are not permitted.

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___ are responsible for accepting, inspecting, loading, and notifying the Pilot in Command of Dangerous Goods.

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Ground Personnel

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Restricted articles permitted as carry-on baggage are permitted in the flightdeck with exception of ___.

A

any quantity of dry ice

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When carrying Dangerous Goods/ HazMat, which document, (besides the NOTOC) will inform you to where it is located on your aircraft?

A

Load Closeout

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During taxi, the following information is presented on the ACARS Load Closeout: R/A F-NO A-YES. Is a NOTOC form required?

A

The proper action is to obtain a NOTOC form prior to takeoff

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To ensure maximum flight deck awareness and to enhance flight safety the company notifies the captain via AUTO NOTOC of all ___ cargo shipments even when normally not required.

A

Lithium batteries

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In the event you encounter an emergency with a HAZMAT material, who should provide the dangerous goods to ATC?

A

The IOC Duty Director

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Using your iPad, refer to table 3d.4 in the FOM and determine which of the following items are prohibited in carry-on and checked baggage.

A

Passenger-owned and filled scuba tanks

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A system outage has caused the AUTO NOTOC system to be down. What is the name of the manual “Back Up” HazMat form that you will receive before departing the HazMat on board?

A

OK 333

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The Maximum Net Weight of dry ice pre package, cannot exceed ___ lbs.

A

440 lbs (200 kg.)

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For quick access to dangerous goods package totals and bin location information, referred to the…

A

NOTOC Dangerous Goods Summary on the header

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In the event you encounter an emergency with a HAZMET material, you should refer to the Dangerous Goods Incidents chart for guidance. Where is the chart located?

A

QRH

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The Captain must be notified of the type and location of hazardous materials on the aircraft. What document will the information be on?

A

NOTOC

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Flight Operations Manual The captain must conduct the takeoff (ground roll through clean-up) when visibility is less than ___ ft. RVR for any RVR on that runway, or 1/4 statue mile (if no RVR is reported for that runway)

A

1600

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Flight Operations Manual The Takeoff and Approach Legality Tables can be found in:

A

FOM and QRH on some fleets

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Flight Operations Manual: Should the required equipment fail prior to entering Reduce Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace ___________________________.

A

Contact ATC to get clearance that avoids flights within RVSM airspace.

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Flight Operations Manuals ATC phraseology for taxiing into position for takeoff on the departure runway and waiting for takeoff clearance is:

A

“Line up and wait”.

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Flight Operations Manual The Flight Operations Manual sets forth corporate polices, procedures, ___.

A

FARs and AA operations specifications.

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Flight Operations Manual The following operational priorities, which which must be taken into consideration to ensure operating integrity and consistency in American Airlines’ system of service are:

A

Safety, customer service, and operating economics.

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Weight & Balance- Refer to the Load Closeout for the Flight 42 to answer the next 3 questions.

A

The total souls on board (TSOB) listed on the load close out.

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Human Factors The ABCs in the Threat and Error Management (TEM) Model stand for?

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Actively Monitor & Assess, Balance available Barriers, Communicate, Follow SOPs

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Emergency Equipment When operating any of the Halon fire extinguishers, the first step is to:

A

break the safety wire holding the pin or lever on the handle.

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ILS/ Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM) Notes direct the pilot to review the Attention All Users Page. This page is to be reviewed…

A

prior to conducting a PRM approach.

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Regarding Dangerous Goods/ HAZMAT, The pilot in command…

A

Has the authority to reject any dangerous goods shipment

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Dangerous Goods/ HAZMAT For quick access to dangerous goods package totals and bin location information, refer to the…

A

NOTOC Dangerous Goods Summary on the header

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Who has the responsibility for accepting and loading dangerous goods?

A

Ground Personnel

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29
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Where would you look to find a list of dangerous goods that may not be carried a board our aircraft under any circumstances?

A

Flight Manual Part 1, Chapter 13

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30
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Where would you look to find information regarding Restricted Articles brought on board by crew and passengers?

A

Flight Manual Part 1, Chapter 13

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If there are no restricted articles indicated on the load closeout, but a NOTOC has been delivered, what documentation takes precedence?

A

The NOTOC

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32
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Which document should you reference in the event you encounter an emergency with HAZMAT materials?

A

The QRH, Miscellaneous Tab, applicable checklist for your fleet

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33
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Inflight, prior to entering RVSM airspace, The captain and first officer must ensure that their altimeters indicate within how many feet of each other?

A

200 ft

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If the aircraft is not RVSM capable due to an MEL restrictions, how is the crew notified of the restriction?

A

At the bottom of the Flight Plan/ Dispatch Release under TAC Items.”

35
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In RVSM airspace, when can you depart from an assigned altitude without ATC clearance?

A

In contingency or emergency situations

36
Q

A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), is vaild for ___ miles from ____

A

Is valid for a 5 mile radius from the center of the airport

37
Q

What is an occluded front?

A

When two fronts come together

38
Q

What is a warm front?

A

When warmer air overtakes cold air and cold air is slow to retreat

39
Q

Can an aircraft be dispatched into known severe icing conditions?

A

No

40
Q

What is the most frequent cause of surface visibility below 3 miles?

A

Fog

41
Q

Avoid all detectable precipitation and visible cloud by at least:

A

5 NM

42
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A round or oval cell with steep or shallow gradient with radar tops between 25,000-30,000 feet and lightning present is referred to as a:

A

General Thunderstorm

43
Q

What type of turbulence occurs in free atmosphere away from visible convective activity?

A

Clear Air Turbulence (CAT)

44
Q

What do you do if you encounter, or suspect you’ve encountered volcanic ash?

A

Exit as quickly as possible and report it to ATC and Dispatch.

45
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For a domestic flight, ASAP reports need to be filed:

A

Answer: Both of these are correct Within 24 hours after the time of an event occurrence Within 24 hours of the time that the employee became aware of a deviation

46
Q

The American Airlines Safety Newsletter, Safety Preflight, can be found:

A

On AAPilots or myMobile365

47
Q

The Clean aircraft Policy specifically requires that which of these surfaces are free of ice and snow prior to departure?

A

Control surfaces

48
Q

Why is it important to understand the different factors that affect aircraft icing (contamination)?

A

Holdover times must be adjusted according to current conditions.

49
Q

Autopilots, autothrottle speed command systems, or stability augmentation systems may be adversely affected by:

A

Ice formation on or in the vicinity of external sensors.

50
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When icing conditions are present, the flightdeck crew:

A

Shall conduct a visual inspection of the upper wing from the cabin.

51
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One of the sources of weather information, SIGMETs. What do they do?

A

Concern severe and extreme conditions of importance to all aircraft.

52
Q

Aircraft may be dispatched through (non–severe and) known or forecast icing conditions if:

A

Requirements of the MEL are met.

53
Q

How much can wing lift be reduced if a small accumulation of ice is present?

A

Up to 30%

54
Q

Type IV Fluid is normally applied _____ and _____.

A

Is normally applied cold and undiluted.

55
Q

Why do we deice/anti-ice with flaps up on all fleets?

A

Due to decreased hold over time

56
Q

Does anti-ice fluid lose effectiveness more rapidly on highly curved surfaces such as extended flaps and slats?

A

Yes

57
Q

Up to ___ inch of frost is permitted on the bottom of the wing under the fuel tank.

A

1/8

58
Q

Once the HOT clock on the Hold Over time calculator starts:

A

It cannot be reset

59
Q

Once the holdover time clock on the HOT app starts, can it be abused and/ or reset?

A

Reset only

60
Q

Takeoff in heavy snow must be accomplished within:

A

5 minutes of determining the aircraft is clean.

61
Q

Moderate accumulation rate is such that:

A

Short encounters become potentially hazardous.

62
Q

About 25% of the cases of SLD are found in:

A

Stratiform clouds colder than 0 degrees Celsius.

63
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Unlike particles such as hail, rain and snow flakes, small ice crystals are:

A

Undetectable using weather radar.

64
Q

When braking action is less than GOOD. What must you conduct?

A

You must conduct a Non-Standard Landing Distance Assessment.

65
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If the approach was made in icing conditions, or if the runway was contaminated with slush or snow, The flap/slat areas must be inspected at the gate for debris by:

A

The flight crew, maintenance or qualified personnel.

66
Q

If an aircraft equipped with non-altitude reporting transponder becomes a threat, will TCAS generate a Resolution Advisory?

A

No

67
Q

When responding to a Resolution Advisory, the pilot must:

A

Disconnect the auto pilot (and auto throttle, if applicable) and hand-fly.

68
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“INCREASE CLIMB” RAs are inhibited when:

A

When the aircraft performance capability does not meet TCAS design parameters.

69
Q

When the aircraft performance capability does not meet TCAS design parameters:

A

“INCREASE CLIMB” RA are inhibited.

70
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The “LEVEL OFF, LEVEL OFF” RA requires the crew to:

A

Reduction of vertical speed to 0 FPM

71
Q

The crew must reduce the vertical speed of the aircraft to 0 feet per minute when:

A

A “ LEVEL OFF, LEVEL OFF” RA occurs.

72
Q

Windshear is:

A

A generic term for any rapid direction or velocity change in wind.

73
Q

When entering into the headwind of a windshear condition, IAS and lift typically:

A

Increase.

74
Q

For windshear alerts or advisories:

A

Takeoff and landing is permitted; however, caution should be exercised.

75
Q

The Windshear warning that is based on the assessment of current aircraft flight parameters and accelerations is:

A

Reactive.

76
Q

While executing a LDA PRM Instrument Approach (SOIA), Are you required to have that ILS Aircraft insight before proceeding past the LDA Missed Approach Point (LDA MAP)?

A

Yes

77
Q

Where should you look to find out how to notify ATC in the event you cannot except a PRM approach?

A

The “Attention All Users” page

78
Q

Is monitoring the monitor frequency required when executing a PRM approach?

A

Yes

79
Q

What action should be taken upon receipt of breakout instructions?

A

Hand-fly the instructions given.

80
Q

What action should you take if you receive a TCAS resolution advisory in addition to breakout instructions from the Monitor Controller?

A

Follow the TCAS RA climb or descend instructions while also complying with the Monitor’s Controller’s heading instructions.

81
Q

Which of the following is true regarding extended envelope training?

A

Emphasis is angle of attack awareness.

82
Q

Why is angle of attack awareness so important in an aircraft upset?

A

In a stall or approach to stall, you must first reduced AOA before using other upset recovery techniques.

83
Q

What is the single most important action in stall recovery?

A

Reducing angle of attack.

AA Pilot Indoc 3.17.20 (3 decks)

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