AIRCRAFT PREPARATION Flashcards
Mnemonic for On-Board Documents: “RAICA”
R – Registration Certificate A – Airworthiness Certificate I – Insurance Certificate C – Certificate of Radio License A – Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
Notes: Captain shall ensure the Cabin Defect Logbook is on board and there are no unaddressed discrepancies. Ensure the aircraft registration matches the Journey Logbook and OFP (or OFP revision).
Mnemonic for Flight Deck Safety Equipment: “-FLARE” (Like sending a distress FLARE for safety)
F – Fire Extinguisher L – Life Jackets (3) A – Axe (Crash Axe again to reinforce importance) R – Ropes (Escape Ropes) E – Emergency Lights (Flashlights - 2)
Mnemonic for Pre-Flight Documents: “FLOW-DM”
F – Flight Plan (Operational Flight Plan and Flight Plan Summary if required) L – Load Form (if applicable) O – Operational Weight and Balance Report W – Weather and NOTAM Information D – Dangerous Goods Documentation M – Maintenance Release (Journey Logbook)
AIRCRAFT PREPARATIOMnemonic for Aircraft Preparation Steps: “I-PREP”
I – Internal Safety Inspection P – Power Up R – Review Exterior Check E – Execute programming (Before Start Flow) P – Prepare for Briefings
“ISP”
JL and MEL
CBs
Pins
Green light, Fire Axe
“Power up”
Remote CBs
Flt deck foor
EFB
“B4 take off flow”
PFD SRC
MFD
EICAS steer off
Autobrake
Pitch back up trim
“Programming”
RTE, INIT, ATIS, CLR, FPL, DEP,ARR, ALT, PERF INIT, TRS, TOGA, DATA, T/O PERF, WINDS, CLR
“Atis and CLR”
Reset ALT
RWY change
perf change
Distance and time check
“EMG BRIEF”
”For any abnormality during taxi, we will stop the aircraft, assess the situation and action any memory items or QRH checklist.
This will be a left/right seat takeoff. For any malfunction prior to V1 I will call STOP or CONTINUE.
If the call is STOP, I will reduce the thrust levers to idle, disconnect the auto throttle, apply maximum reverse as required, verify maximum autobrake, stop the aircraft, set the parking brake and make the PA ATTENTION THIS IS THE CAPTAIN, REMAIN SEATED, REMAIN SEATED.
I will then call for any memory items or QRH checklist.”
“I will verify reverser deployment and maximum autobrake, call 60 knots, and advise ATC Porter flight number] is stopping on the runway with the associated MAYDAY or PAN call as required.”
“If the call is CONTINUE or we are at or above V1, I will continue the takeoff. At 400 feet AGL, I will call SELECT HEADING.
At acceleration altitude of [acceleration altitude’] feet, the engine out procedure is [engine out procedure’].
We will then retract the flaps and action any memory items or QRH checklist.”
“In the event of an immediate return we will land on runway [expected landing runway] (or divert to [appropriate diversion airport].)”
“Emergencies as previously briefed. Acceleration altitude is [acceleration altitude’] feet.
The engine out procedure is [engine out procedure.”
“In the event of an immediate return we will land on runway [expected landing runway] (or divert to [appropriate diversion airport].)”
“Flight ins check”
“SPEED FMS, SOURCE LEFT, ROLL, TAKEOFF, LNAV AND VNAV ARMED, 5000 FEET, BARO 29.98
INCHES, INDICATING 569FEET, HDG 057, FMS MAGENTA, NO FLAGS.”
“CTWO+”
Charts - FMS Familiar, EFB
Terrain: MSA and 100 NM
Weather: “WIND CAPS”
* W – Winds (Crosswind, gusts, turbulence)
* I – Icing/De-icing procedures
* N – Navigation concerns (e.g., alternate routes for weather avoidance)
* D – Decision flows from the Route Manual (e.g., visibility decision flow)
* C – Ceiling (low ceiling considerations)
* A – Adverse weather (Thunderstorms, precipitation, etc.)
* P – Precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
* S – Surface conditions (contamination, braking action reports)
Operational: Mnemonic for Operational Briefing: “NO-FACtS”
✅ N - NOTAMs or MELs (Discuss relevant notices or equipment limitations)
✅ O - Operational Fuel (Review MCDU > PERF DATA, compare with MIN BRF/MIN DIV on the OFP)
✅ F - Fuel Considerations (Alternate airports, delays, etc.)
✅ A - Atypical Operations (Unusual circumstances, non-routine considerations)
✅ C - Complex Special Procedures (Special routing, departure/arrival specifics)
✅ t - Technical Approaches (RNP AR or CAT II considerations)
✅ S - Supplementary Checklist (Reference applicable supplementary items if required)
+threats: PAVE: personal, A/C, Environment, External
“ILEAN”
- PASS count
- BAG count
- GREEN
When fuel ticket is received from Fueler:
Enter fuel ticket info and confirm or update Ramp Fuel.
cabin PA: check if more than full
“APU”
- 10 mins prior to push
- PAX comfort
“PERF INIT”
- ZFW, Pax Count, TO MAC
- Verify GTOW with RSP
- Confirm with purser
- Confirm baggage count
