Adverse Weather

Question 1

After deicing/anti-icing is completed, the Captain is responsible for ensuring that a ______ is accomplished.

a. Clean Aircraft Check
b. Functional Check flight
c. Preflight Contamination Check
d. EPA-Mandated Deicing Fluid Containment Check

Answer 1

Clean Aircraft Check

References: AOM 15.1.3, AOM 15.1.10.1

Question 2

If freezing precipitation in the form of ice pellets of any intensity or heavy snow is reported or derived from the appropriate tables, the aircraft must be anti-iced with .

a. Type I - Heated
b. Type II – 50/50
c. Type IV – 50/50
d. Type IV – 100%

Answer 2

Type IV – 100%

References: AOM 15.1.6, AOM 15.1.8

Question 3

The Captain may use his/her personal observation to avoid anti-icing if precipitation is reported as heavy snow.

a. True
b. False

Answer 3

False

Reference: AOM 15.1.6

Question 4

Cold soaked fuel frost (CSFF) may form on the lower surface of the wing and is permissible for the next flight if it does not exceed _______ inch(s) of thickness.

a. 1
b. 4
c. 1/4
d. 1/8

Answer 4

1/8

Reference: AOM 15.1.6

Question 5

Which of the following methods may be used to remove Cold Soak Fuel Frost (CSFF)?

a. Radiant Heating, Hot Water, Type I Deice
b. Radiant Heating, Add Fuel, Type I Deice
c. Radiant Heating, Add Fuel, Hot Water
d. Radiant Heating, Type I Deice, Jetway Air – Hot

Answer 5

Radiant Heating, Add Fuel, Type I Deice

Reference: AOM 15.1.6

Question 6

After an engine start at a high altitude airport where the outside temperature is below -35C, you must operate the engines at idle for _______ minutes before changing the thrust lever position.

a. 3.5
b. 5
c. 10-15
d. 2

Answer 6

2

Reference: AOM 15.1.11

Question 7

When using NG ENG ANTI ICE due to weather conditions, a run-up should be made to what power
setting, and duration and intervals, to minimize ice buildup on the fan spinner and blades?

a. 50% N1, 30 seconds, every 15 minutes
b. 50% N1, 10 seconds, every 15 minutes
c. 70% N1, 30 seconds, every 15 minutes
d. 70% N1, 30 seconds, every 30 minutes

Answer 7

70% N1, 30 seconds, every 30 minutes

Reference: NG AOM 15.1.12

Question 8

A MAX Power Takeoff must be accomplished when ____ .

a. The aircraft has been deiced/anti-iced (not applicable for the removal of cold-soaked fuel frost)
b. The runway is contaminated with clutter
c. Temperature is below 10°C
d. All of the above

Answer 8

The runway is contaminated with clutter

Reference: AOM 15.1.14