Airline Policy Flashcards

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A320-214 Registrations

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CS-TKP
CS-TKK
CS-TKQ

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A321-253N Registrations

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CS-TSF
CS-TSG

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A321-253NX Registrations

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CS-TSH
CS-TSI
CS-TSJ

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Checklist start/finish philosophy

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Start with the TITLE, finish it with THE TITLE plus the word “COMPLETED”

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When must the harness be fastened?

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Everytime below 10.000’. Passing 10.000, confirm with Capt before removing. Also use everytime the other pilot leaves their seat

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When must handling freq. be active on VHF2?

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Until before start flow (PM)

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HF2 use

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Primary Freq (Actual and next)

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Use of headsets is mandatory…

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-From PUSHBACK/ENGINE START until TOP OF CLIMB and from TOP OF DESCENT until the aircraft is PARKED.
-When receiving ATC clearances via voice on ground.
-If the other pilot leaves his position.

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Standard THR RED/ACCEL ALT

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1000’/1000’ AAL

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When changing BARO REF…

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Announce value loud and clearly.

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When climbing through transition altitude…

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set QNH on ALL altimeters to 1013hPa before setting “STD”

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Use of AP is recommended from… And MANDATORY above…

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recommended from clean up to 1000’. MANDATORY ABOVE 10.000’

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Manual flight rules:

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-Must be accepted by Captain and previously briefed;
-Weather minima: Vis 5000m, cloud base height 2000ft AGL;
-Departure: at low congested airspaces/low workload SIDs and ATC;
-Approach: 15NM before final descent (approach) to runway,

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Before enganging AP, make sure that:

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-FDs must be ON, and:
-Appropriate modes are engaged (Check FMA), and;
-FD command bars do not show large orders;
-Assure AP engagement action is displayed on FMA and CALL OUT “AP2”

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Performing a DIR TO…

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-check the amber TMPY DIR TO line on ND;
-PF will ANNOUNCE THE OUTCOME BEARING AND DISTANCE to the new TO WPT

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Who is responsible for filling the Journey log?

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CM1

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Who is respontible for completing the Flight plan?

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PM

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Who is respontible for completing the plotting chart?

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PM

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Who is respontible for filling the Technical LOG

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Pilot performing the exterior inspection.
Must be accepted by CM1

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At dispatch, flight crew must calculate…

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-MTOW
-RLD
-FLD
-Go around gradient

(to validate the values described on the DRF)

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When dispatching with TWO alternates due lack of weather reports at destination (e.g. operation at LPPI), the crew may plan the flight considering …… if this weight allows landing at the alternate taking into account the forecasted weather at the primary alternate.

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the maximum landing weight at destination with dry runway,

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Additional fuel must be carried in case of dispatch to an airfield…

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  • in LVO;
    -Terminal airfield;
    -Where a circling approach is predicted;
    -Where Wx conditions are predicting TEMPO/ PROB30/40 below minima and/or unstable conditions (E.g. CB’s)
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When is a plotting chart required?

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For long haul over water flights, unless on an airway structure (e.g. EUR corridors)

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Transit stop means…

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same flight crew will conduct next leg

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First CM2 action when arriving at aircraft
Perform Safety Exterior Inspection + select fuel on refuelling panel
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When refueling completed, consider a tolerance of ... kg in the gross error check
200kg
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When should MEL be used?
Prior to taxi out
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Who is responsible for the Cockpit Security Checks? When are they performed?
CM2. Before preliminary cockpit preparation
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What does the Cockpit Security Check include?
all accessible areas in the cockpit such as STOWAGES, CLOSETS, LIFE JACKETS, UNDER RUDDER PEDALS and SIDE OPENINGS.
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When will the iPads be removed from the mounting and secured on the Safe box?
When the aircraft is left unattended (stop greater than 2h and no line maintenance or technical crew present at the aircraft)
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When shall TRANSIT procedures be accomplished?
-Stop over less than 2 hours and no crew change; -First flight of the day
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What is the goal of the Preliminary cockpit preparation?
To ensure that all required safety checks are completed. (Preventing the inadvertent operation of systems, danger to aircraft or personnel)
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During the Preliminary Cockpit Preparation, VHF2 must be set to..
Operations/Handling frequency
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Delay APU Start, unless...
-Cabin temperature below 15ºC or above 24ºC; -15mins before ETD or -Receiving the loadsheet at the latest
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EFB INITIALIZATION procedure (Preliminary cockpit preparation)
-iPad POWER CABLE CONNECTED; -iPAD ON -Airplane mode OFF -Battery level ABOVE 80% -JEPP FD-Pro SELECT -SETTIGNS/UPDATE -FLIGHT PLANS page SELECT -LOAD FLIGHT (PF) -SHARE A/R -HIGH IFR -Wx REFRESH -Wx CURRENCY Validate -FS+ and eQRH version CHECK -Confirm airfract registration -FS+ Modules OPEN PM repeats for back-up iPad and switches OFF/stores it. -FS+ My flight: INIT and X-CHECK CM1 announces date entered. CM2 X-CHECKS
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After..... the eQRH must be always available
After Checking FS+ and eQRH versions agains CFP and confirming the registration
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OEB check:
CM2 Reads OEBs and CM1 confirms
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PRELIMINARY TAKEOFF PERF DATA, who announces the value (TOP to BOTTOM)?
PF
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In case of engine failure between THR RED ALT and MIN EO ACC ALT, the PF must promptly select...
TOGA thrust
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Standard ENG OUT ACC alt...
1500' AAL
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If on NAT/MNPS (NAT HLA) flights, how are the tracks and distances checks by PF and PM during CP?
PF reads the Waypoint coordinates, track and distance while PM confirms withe the CFP
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Loadsheet dance
-CM1 confirms all data and announces ZFW, ZFWCG -CM2 enters ZFW/CG in scratchpad and announces difference to expected. -CM2 inserts and announces TOW -CM1 announces TOWCG and CM2 checks on eQRH C/L tab and announces THS -CM2 confirms values with INITB and PERF
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A new load/trim sheet shall be requested when, due to LMCs, there is a difference of..
200 kg for A320 or 300kg for A321 (PAX and/or cargo)
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After final takeoff performance is calculated, inserted and checked, PM must
SEND DATA from FS+
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When must the iPads be placed in Airplane mode?
After the final takeoff date is sent via FS+
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When can we request PUSH/START Clearance?
only after receiving cabin and ground crew clearances
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Exterior lights used for TAXI
NOSE sw - TAXI RWY TURN OFF sw- ON When crossing a runway: STROBE sw - ON ON USA airports - all lighs ON are mandatory when crossing a runway
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When is the FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK performed?
Before taxi initiation (parking brake SET)
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Who sets the TCAS to BLW, when in Cruise?
PM
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FUEL CHECKS DURING CRZ
-When overflying a waypoint, or -At least every 30 minutes
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How to perform the FUEL CHECK during cruise?
-Compare FOB (ECAM) and Fuel Prediction (FMGC) with CFP; -Check that there is no leak -Check that FOB+FU= FOB at departure
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Altimeters checks
EVERY HOUR by comparing the 3 ADR's altitude and STBY ALT.
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Within Oceanic airspace, crews may expect OAC's clearance to resume normal speed. When approved, ECON speed must be within +/- ... MACH of original speed. If not, advise ATC and request Clearance
M0.1
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When to begin descent preparation?
80NM before TOD
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Descent preparation order:
-PM obtains DEST + ALTN weather -BOTH prepare NAV CHARTS CLIPBOARD -BOTH confim LANDING CONDITIONS -BOTH compute landing PERF DATA -Landing PER DATA xCHECK -PF completes and checks the FMS -PM XCHECKS EVERYHTING ARRIVAL BRIEFING
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When can the FLD not be considered?
When LD with failure (LAND ASAP) +15% =FLD
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on WET rwys, can we select REV IDLE?
Yes, if all the conditions are met: -landing distance assessment has been made with: MEDIUM TO POOR and NO REVERSER CREDIT The result of this calculation must be within LDA
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Use of TERRAIN on ND
-MOUNTAINOUS AREAS: before MSA; -If terrain is not a factor, AT THE LATEST BY 10000'AGL -IN CASE OF RNP AR it is MANDATORY to select TERR on PF SIDE -IF NAV ACCURACY is LOW, dont use!
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During descent, passing 10.000' after selecting the LS pb, check:
-Deviation scales are displayed on the PFD -IDENT is properly displayed on PFD
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When to use IGN on approach?
- Runway is covered with standing water; -Heavy rain is expected - Severe turbulence is expected
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Stabilization Height
1000 feet AAL 500 feet AAL if circling and landing ConfFULL
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Stabilization Criteria
- Aircraft is on the correct lateral and vertical flight path; -Aircraft is in the desired landing configuration: -Thrust is stabilized above idle with a speed within -5 VAPP +10 -No excessive flight parameter deviation; -All briefings and checklists have been completed
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When to perform EARLY STABILIZED approach?
-2D -ABNORMAL CONFIG (status or sequence) -LAND ASAP AMBER -LAND ASAP RED -MULTIPLE FAILURES
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When to perform DECELERATED approach?
-3D (RNP/VOR/NB) -3D RNP AR -SINGLE ENGINE -CAT II/III
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PF ANNOUNCES, at 1000' AAL:
"STABILIZED" or "GO AROUND"
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Below 1000' AGL On approach, EFB...
SHALL NOT BE USED anymore (approach chart dusplayed and eQRH available,) until after landing (Runway vacated)
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If performing a RNP AR approach, RNP value must be inserted...
before IAF
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REV MAX must be immediately selected after touchdown. Afterwards, REV IDLE may be used. REV MAX must immediately be selected if any of the following occur:
-An emergency; -Deceleration is not as expected; -A failure affects the landing performance: -A long flare or a long touchdown -An unexpected tailwind
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When to consider one engine taxi arrival?
-Expected taxi times > 10 minutes -no upslope taxi route -winds below 25kts -no slippery/contaminated runways -no high gross weight
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When to start the Securing the Aircraft Procedure?
After the last pax left
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When to apply the Securing the Aircraft Procedure?
-Aircraft is left unattended -stop > 3h + no crew change
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SECURING - EFB
- Clear emails, notes and close all apps; -Disconnect and switch OFF -CM2 COMPLETES EFB USER FORM -CM2 SECURES iPAD
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DATALINK COMM Uplink Procedure:
-"ATC MSG" Announce (Any) -Both pilots read silently -PM replies after confirmation with PF -Oceaninc Clearances must be printed. all other clearances must be recorded on CFp -Both must read the message before closing
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Downlinking "UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE" vie CPDLC
-SET EMERG ADS-C to ON without route or any flight change and, IF ABLE: -SEND free text: "SQUAWKING 7500"
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TAXI fuel policy (kg)
STD - 200 kg Terminal airport (to and from) - 350 kg De- Icing expected - 500 kg
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Fuel additional minutes Terminal airport
15'
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Fuel additional minutes Arrivals LPPT
15'
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Fuel additional minutes Arrivals from US/CAN
15' (Only if ETOPS fuel on CFP is lower than 500 kg)
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Fuel additional minutes Circling
6' (250 kg)
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Fuel additional minutes LVO/Wx conditions
30'
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What is a Terminal Airport?
An Airport where an INCREASE of FUEL CONSUMPTION is EXPECTED (holding or extra taxi), due to traffic, runway unavailability during snow removal or de-icing performed at a remote position for instance.
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When do we carry 30' extra fuel due weather?
When forecast is Tempo/Prob 30/40 below minima and/or unstable conditions (CB's)
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If LR automatically prints code 4xxx or 5xxx
"Hard landing" or "overweight landing" must be written on Technical log
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During preliminary cockpit preparation, CM2 tunes VHF2 on
handling/ops frequency
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During FMGS preparation, when aligning the IRS:
Insert stand coordinates
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When overflying a manually entered waypoint:
-Check track and distance to the next waypoint -Check the wind and update ir if diff >30º/30kts
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Fuel checks:
-When overflying a waypoint, or atleast every 30 minutes
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Altimeter checks:
-Ever hour -every flight level change? -Check also oil
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TERRAIN ON ND
Shall be displayed latest at 10.000'AGL if terrain is not a factor. otherwise, MSA
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Engine failure contingency in NAT HLA
To minimize initial descent: -use obstacle strategy until 5NM offset (green dot+eo LRC alt) -Turn towards suitable airport when appropriate (below MNPS (FL275)) -Select cruise FL that differs +/-500ft from normal