ATPL TSUNODA Flashcards
What separation is provided in RVSM airspace?
1000ft vertical (2000ft vertical separation = standard)
What are the RVSM flight levels in the Fukuoka FIR?
Between FL290 and FL410 AIM-J 517
What letter indicates RVSM capability on the ATS flight plan strip?
“W” indicates that the aircraft is RVSM capable
Level off at the cleared assigned flight level should be achieved to within what tolerance?
A level off should be achieved to within 150ft of the assigned altitude within RVSM airspace
When is a deviation in altitude report required when flying in RVSM airspace?
When any vertical deviation of 300ft or more has occurred. It is not exempted even if a TCAS RA report is submitted separately.
Describe the TCAS phraseology
Complying with TCAS RA - “TCAS RA” Clear of conflict and returning to assigned level - “CLEAR OF CONFLICT, RETURNING TO (assigned clearance)” Clear of conflict and resumed assigned level - “CLEAR OF CONFLICT (assigned clearance) RESUMED” When ATC is in contradiction to TCAS RA - “UNABLE TCAS RA”
How are RNAV ATS routes indicated?
The letter M / Y and Z (z = conditional route) designates the routes on charts & R or Z on the flight plan Fukuoka FIR RNAV 1 / 2 (SID/STAR) RNAV 5 (ENROUTE) RNAV 10 (OCEANIC)
When does the shoulder harness need to be fitted?
A flight crew member shall fit the shoulder harness during take-off and landing, and whenever ordered by the Captain
What information is presented by the ground personnel regarding the flight concerned?
- Weather information - NOTAM - Information regarding the aircraft to be used - Information regarding the flight crew members assigned - Information regarding the passengers and cargo to be loaded - Other information which is necessary to prepare the operational flight plan
By what time is reporting for duty required?
By one hour before the estimated time of departure
When must mutual agreement between the Captain and flight dispatcher be made regarding the operational flight plan?
By 30 minutes prior to the estimated time of departure
In addition to the hand carry articles, what other documents should flight crew-members take with them?
Flight crewmembers shall confirm their hand carry items, and the following documents: - Operational flight plan documents or dispatcher release message - A copy of the ATS flight plan
What are some points that the Captain shall brief the cabin crew on during a crew briefing?
- Outline of the flight (Airports to be used, the route to be flown and the weather to be anticipated) - Allocation of emergency equipment on board the aircraft and their usage - Duty assignment for each crew member in case of emergency - Precautionary measures and measures against hijacking - Duty assignment for each crewmember in the case that flight is conducted with a crew composition other than the regular composition - The type, quantity, loading position of radioactive materials when loaded - Other related items as required
What are some points that the Captain shall brief the flight crew on during a crew briefing?
- The extent of manoeuvring in the case of training and checking - The procedure specified in 8-12 and 8-13 where the co-pilot or second co-pilot manipulates the flight controls
What items shall be briefed to a jump seat passenger?
Actions to be taken in the case of an emergency such as hijack, use of an oxygen mask and a life vest, and particular instructions for using the jump seat
How is preparation of weight and balance conducted?
- If Load Control is available, weight and balance shall be prepared by that system - If Load Control is not available, the Load Controller based on the airport shall prepare weight and balance data. However, of there is no Load Controller stationed at that airport, then the data shall be completed by the flight crew members - The Captain and Load Controller shall check the weight and balance data
What are the 5 checks required by the Captain prior to departure?
The Captain shall check and ensure the following items: - All passengers have completed boarding - Dangerous goods have been loaded in accordance with transport of dangerous goods rules - All exterior doors have been locked - All obstacles except ground equipment necessary for engine start and push back have been removed from the airplane - The seat assignment of passengers is appropriate. This confirmation shall be conducted by the Chief Purser
Who is responsible for aircraft safety during the pushback?
The responsibility is shared as follows: - While being pushed back, the Captain shall be responsible for securing the safety of the aircraft within the scope of their attention - The person in charge of ramp coordination shall be responsible for securing the safety of the airplane in every aspect in close cooperation with the related personnel while the aircraft is under pushback
What is the speed tolerance according to the OM during cruise flight?
When not under radar control, and the average cruising speed differs by more than +/- 5% of the cruising speed specified in the flight plan, the Captain shall report it to ATC
What are some OM requirements regarding oxygen use?
The following OM requirements apply: - The flight crew shall always have their oxygen mask ready for immediate use at 25,000ft or above - If one pilot leaves their seat at or above 25,000ft, the other pilot shall use their oxygen until they come back - At least one pilot shall use oxygen when the aircraft is operated above 41,000ft
When is traffic monitoring required?
Except when attentive traffic monitoring is impossible due to reduced visibility outside the airplane, the pilot’s shall conduct traffic monitoring in order to avoid collision with other aircraft or obstacles
What are the restrictions on VFR?
✈ No VFR at night ✈ No VFR above 20,000ft ✈ No “VMC on top” operation shall be conducted
Who conducts the pre-flight security check on a passenger airplane?
The cabin attendants shall perform the cabin security inspections and report to the Captain that the inspections are completed. When no cabin attendants are carried in cases such as ferry flights, the flight crew shall check the cabin
What are the required hand carry articles for the flight crew: (8)
A flight crewmember shall carry the following articles with them when on flight duty: - Operations manual (Captain only) - Competence Certificate (Licence) - Aviation Medical Certificate (as well as specified items required with the certificate such as correcting lenses) - Radio operating licence - Documents necessary for CIQ (if engaging in international operations) - Route manual (only pertinent pages) - Aeronautical maps (only pertinent maps) - Flash light
What are the documents to be carried that are required by other countries or other authorities?
Every airplane shall carry the appropriate documents when it is flown into the following destinations: - Civil Aircraft Landing Permit (USAF airports only) - Emergency response guidance for aircraft incidents involving dangerous goods (USA airports only) - Noise documents (all foreign airports)
What are the documents to be carried that are required by the company?
These documents are required by the company for operational convenience. A missing document shall be replaced at the airport where its replacement is possible. Until replaced, the crewmembers may use the Airplane Operations Manual or the alternative information from ground personnel or operations. Flight without any of the following is NOT restricted: - Air Operator Certificate (copy) - FPDM (including take-off and landing weight table) - Normal checklist - Handy speed book - Landing distance table
What are the Captain’s obligations if the sealed certification holder is found to be unsealed?
The Captain shall check whether the seal is broken or not. When the seal is broken, then Captain shall check each document in the certification holder and report it to ANA maintenance personnel. The aircraft many depart if all documents are present. AOC, Designation of Operating Limitations, Air Worthiness Certificate, Radio License, Emergency documents, Registration Certificate + 2 x Fuel Cards
When the seat belt sign is turned on, what are the cabin attendant’s actions?
Cabin attendants shall sit after conducting minimum safety measures. The cabin attendants shall request that passengers to keep their seatbelts fastened by an announcement
Should the Captain make a PA regarding turbulence?
The Captain shall make an announcement to provide information about the turbulence (time, level, duration etc.). When any turbulence is expected the Captain or cabin attendants shall inform passengers about the turbulence PRIOR to turning on the seatbelt sign
What company communication measures are to be taken by the Captain after encountering turbulence?
Turbulence encountered during flight shall be reported through the company radio and at the post flight briefing
Is manoeuvring for a TCAS TA recommended?
The pilot shall not manoeuver their airplane in response to a TA only, without any visual acquisition with conflicting aircraft
When is the critical phase?
Departure phase: Between block out to 5 minutes after take-off Arrival phase: Between the signal of about 10 minutes prior to landing, and block in
What are some of the required procedures for flight crew during the critical phase?
The following procedures apply during the critical phase: - Except for emergency or safety communication, company communication and communication between flight crew members and cabin attendants shall be kept minimal during critical phases such as taxiing, taking off, climbing, descending and landing - The seat belt sign should be kept turned on - Flight crew members should use headsets and boom microphone - No cockpit seat changes shall be made below 10,000ft
What are the forms to be submitted by the Captain after a flight?
Nothing for domestic flights, however for international flights the operational flight plan / dispatcher release note and a copy of the flight plan
When is the alcohol check carried out?
Before starting flight operations duty
What are the 4 operational conditions where the Captain shall report to ground personnel via ACARS or company radio?
The Captain should report the following items as soon as practical to ground personnel as well as ATC: 1. An emergency or distress situation, witnessing of an accident, or receiving a distress and urgency communication 2. Encountering a near collision with another airplane etc. 3. Observing any unreliability of an air navigation facility during operations 4. Any other event the pilot recognises as an event necessary to report
What are the 7 cabin conditions where the Captain shall report to ground personnel via ACARS or company radio?
The Captain shall report the following items as soon as practical to ground personnel in order to receive smooth support on the ground when reported by a cabin attendant: 1. Injury or possible injury caused by flight operations such as turbulence 2. Possible infectious disease 3. Sudden illness 4. Possible food poisoning or passenger illness caused by in-flight meals or multiple findings of spoiled ingredients which have already been served to multiple passengers 5. Passenger injury caused by destructive insects or animals or finding of such 6. Occurrence of an event which may possibly lead to a cabin emergency creating anxiety among passengers such as a sound, smell, spark or flame, smoke, impact, unusual vibration, oxygen masks dropping from multiple units etc. 7. The finding of restricted carry-on items
Can a person other than a crewmember occupy a control seat?
Flight crewmembers shall never have persons other than flight crewmembers seated on the pilot’s seat on the cockpit except in an emergency situation, in the case that it is judged to be necessary for safety of operations
Does the completion of the cabin preparations need to be made before entering the runway?
The completion of pre-flight preparation of the cabin should be reported before entering into the active runway, except in the following cases where flight crewmembers may receive the report before the beginning of the take-off: - Where the airplane needs to taxi down (back track) on the active runway at an airport without parallel runways - ATC approves entry into the active runway in spite of conveying that pre-flight preparation is not yet completed
Disagreement over the operational flight plan between the Captain and Flight Dispatcher, which option shall be taken?
The safer option shall be adopted
When does the operational flight plan become “company clearance”?
Company clearance shall become effective when the Captain and Flight Dispatcher approve the operational flight plan
What items of the company clearance do the Captain and Flight Dispatcher need to consult each other before changing?
- Destination airport - Alternate airport - Required fuel on board - Route - Altitude (except where revised data is shown in the flight plan and no additional fuel is required) - Flight rules
Can the Captain change the company clearance during flight without consulting the Flight Dispatcher?
Yes, provided that this change does not seriously affect fuel planning and flight watch duties
If the destination airport is closed temporarily (perhaps due to a disabled aircraft / security threat / etc.), can the aircraft continue towards the destination?
Yes, after considering the weather conditions at the airport concerned, the flight time to the destination, and the amount of fuel remaining. If it is anticipated that the safety of the flight will be interfered with, the destination shall be changed
What is the definition of a “Regular Airport”?
A regular airport is an airport based on the approved business plan, regularly used for departure and arrivals
What is the definition of an “Other Designated Airport”?
An “other designated airport” is an airport used as an alternate airport, or a fuel supply airport. These airports are selected based on consideration given to facilities, support, maintenance and ground handling etc.
What is the definition of an “Adequate Airport”?
These airports concern operations for two-engine ETOPS aircraft. These airports are selected based on consideration given to available landing runways, ATC services, lighting and communication facilities, weather services, navigational aids and fire fighting systems
What is the definition of “burn off fuel”?
The amount of fuel required to fly from take-off at the departure airport to landing at the destination airport
What is the definition of “alternate fuel”, and how is it calculated?
The amount of fuel required flying to, and landing at the alternate airport following a go-around at the departure airport. If 2 or more alternate airports are selected, the most distant airport will be used in calculations. It is calculated at the weight after burn off fuel and contingency fuel have been deducted from the take-off weight, or the estimated weight at the go-around (re-clear) fix. Cruise fuel to the alternate is based on the AOM
Is contingency fuel assumed to be used in fuel planning?
Yes, in planning it’s assumed to be consumed by the time the aircraft lands at the destination. In calculating allowable landing weight however, it is not considered to be used
What is PCF, and how is it calculated?
Planned contingency fuel (PCF) is fuel that the company specifies for various routes and airports that can cause increased fuel burn, based on statistical results. The amount is specified in the route manual. For planning, it is calculated at estimated landing weight at the destination at 1500ft. Captain can decide that PCF not necessary.
What is contingency fuel, and how is it calculated?
Contingency fuel caters for fuel increase due to variations in wind, temperature, flight level, performance and the use of anti-ice etc. Contingency fuel is 5% of burn-off fuel, or 15 minutes holding at 1500ft in ISA conditions, whichever is greater. It is calculated at the estimated landing weight at the destination
How is reserve fuel calculated, and at what aircraft weight?
It is 30 minutes holding at 1500ft in ISA conditions. If an alternate is selected, it is calculated at the estimated landing weight at the ALTERNATE airport
What is the minimum required fuel on board?
No aircraft may dispatch without the minimum amount of fuel on board. The minimum fuel by law is: - Burn-off - Contingency - Alternate - Reserve
How much clearance from obstacles is required during a drift down procedure?
With one engine inoperative, the aircraft must clear all obstacles within 5nm either side of track by 2000ft
When is take-off permitted around sunset with no runway lighting?
Take-off needs to be conducted between 10 minutes before sunset to 20 minutes after sunset. When take-off is made within this 30-minute period, an alternate airport for the departure airport needs to be nominated
When is landing permitted around sunset on a runway with no lighting?
Landing shall be made at least 20 minutes before sunset, but at no time after sunset
When is take-off permitted around sunrise on a runway with no runway lighting?
If an obstructions check has been completed, take-off is permitted 20 minutes before sunrise
What is the definition of a “provisional airport”?
A provisional airport is used in the same manner as a regular airport, when that regular airport becomes unserviceable due to closure or strike. There are no nominated provisional airports listed for AJX 767 operations
What is the definition of a “refuelling airport”?
A refuelling airport is an airport where an aircraft may refuel without the loading and unloading of passengers or cargo. There are no nominated refuelling airports listed for AJX 767 operations
How is taxi fuel calculated?
At ramp weight
At what aircraft weight is burn-off fuel calculated at?
- Climb fuel = At estimated take-off weight - Cruise fuel = At estimated cruising weight, or the weight at start of cruise, or end of cruise may be used - Descent fuel = At estimated top of descent weight
What is “extra fuel” and how is it calculated?
Extra fuel is the fuel loaded by the Captain or Flight Dispatcher when they consider it necessary for ATC, weather, and fuel loading procedures or any other reason. It is calculated at the estimated landing weight at the destination airport (Extra fuel may also be for MEL/CDL issues.. if a check asks where fuel is accounted for in this case, it is extra fuel)
What is the minimum safe altitude when an MEA is not specified?
When an MEA is not specified, the minimum safe altitude is 2000ft above the highest obstruction within a horizontal distance of 5nm
How is a TEMPO interpreted during flight planning?
When a TEMPO indicates that the weather conditions are forecast to be below the company minima, the TEMPO shall be regarded as being ABOVE the minima at the stage of planning. This is not the case however if synthetic analysis of all weather data, information and judgement indicate that is really is below the company minima
Can vertical visibility be used as a substitute to ceiling in a forecast?
When vertical visibility is reported instead of cloud conditions, the value of vertical visibility can be used as the height of the ceiling
Can QNH be used from a “METAR AUTO”?
No. Only use QNH reported by an ATC unit. “METAR AUTO” QNH is not reported to ATC units
Should the information contained within a “METAR AUTO” be used for determining company minima?
No. Use the reported METAR AUTO as material for synthetic planning and preparation of the flight plan, and not for judgement of the company minima (The exception to this is Kadena – METAR AUTO from Kadena may be used)
When is self-contained navigation required?
When flying over areas where no navaids or landmarks can be effectively used for a distance of more than 300nm (550km)
At what points of flight is a confirmation of fuel remaining required?
The fuel check shall be performed during the flight at the following timing: - An appropriate waypoint after reaching the cruise altitude - During cruise, at about every hour - A waypoint around the end of cruise