B717 Operations/Cobham SOPs Flashcards
What is the company fixed reserve fuel?
30 minutes fuel at a consumption rate applicable to holding at 1,500ft above the destination airport at the appropriate Landing weight.
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How is variable reserve calculated?
10% of Trip Fuel from origin to destination or;
Fuel reqd to fly for 5 minutes at holding speed at 1,500ft above the destination airport in ISA conditions (167 kgs).
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How is holding fuel calculated?
The holding fuel consumption rate at FL200 applicable to the appropriate aircraft weight.
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If I require 30 minutes weather holding and 30 minutes traffic holding, how much holding fuel am I required to carry?
30 Minutes
Holding fuel is not cumulative.
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How much additional fuel must be carried to cover a depressurisation that occurs enroute?
Enough fuel to allow the aircraft to descend as necessary and proceed to an alternate aerodrome then fly for 15 minutes at holding speed at 1,500ft above aerodrome elevation in international standard atmosphere (ISA) conditions; and make an approach and landing.
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During refuelling operations with passengers on board, how many cabin crew are required?
1 Cabin Crew member for every 72 passengers or part thereof.
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Where a departure port “Maximise Outbound” is paired with “Minimise Inbound” port, which is the overriding consideration?
Minimise Inbound
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What CAO contains details regarding what constitutes a “suitable aerodrome” for a B717?
CAO 82.0 Appendix 2
What is the maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome is a B717 permitted to fly?
380nm
OM-C1 Page 2-22
An adequate aerodrome must have what minima?
Minima for the expected runway +500 feet and 2,000m Visibility for a period of 30 mins before the earliest possible arrival time and 30 mins after the latest time of possible arrival.
OM-C1 Page 2-22
What is the minimum permitted speed for operations above FL200?
Vmin+15 KIAS
OM-B1 Page 11-2
What is the maximum permitted speed for operations above FL200?
Vmax-10 KIAS
OM-B1 Page 11-2
Does the FMS max altitude change when engine and wing/tail anti ice is selected on?
No - at high altitude the aircraft may become thrust limited and a descent must be commenced immediately.
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When is FL370 available as a cruise altitude?
When the aircraft gross weight is below 42,000 kgs.
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What is the maximum permitted ROD when below 3,000ft?
2,000 FPM
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When is operation with IDLE CLAMP not permitted?
In the circuit area and when the slats are extended.
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Can PAD procedures occur during refuelling?
Yes provided there are no other general board passengers on board.
OM-A2 Page 4-6
What 6 conditions are required if refuelling is to take place whilst passengers are boarding, disembarking or remaining on board during a transit?
- CC1 is to be informed.
- Seatbelt sign must be off and no smoking sign on.
- The cabin emergency lights must be armed.
- The area around the aircraft stairs and adjacent area likely to be used during an evacuation must e clear of any hazards.
- The APU or engines must not be started or stopped whilst refuelling equipment is connected to the aircraft.
- No transmission on HF shall be made during refuelling.
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Should the APU be shut down in the event of a fuel spillage?
No
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What is considered a fuel spillage?
When a fuel quantity likely to create a fire hazard is spilled within 15m of the aircraft or ground fuelling equipment.
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What are the requirements when a fuel spillage occurs?
- Refuelling operation suspended and Fire Services (ARFF or Local) notified.
- Refuelling should not recommence and engines not started until fire hazard is removed.
Passengers remaining on board or embarking/disembarking shall be removed to a point at least 15m from the spillage. - GPUs, vehicles or power operated loading devices within 15m of the spilled fuel are shut down.
- Maintenance work of any nature on or within the aircraft is suspended Nd not recommended until the spilled fuel is removed.
OM-A2 Page 4-7
What is the maximum fuel imbalance permitted for takeoff of B717? Where is the procedure for transferring fuel between tanks on the ground found?
1,500lbs or 682kgs
OM-B1 Page 10-15
What is the Line Up Allowance for a B717 for both a 90 degree turn and 180 degree turn?
90 Degree - 27m
180 Degree - 42m
FCOM Performance Page PD 13.2
How long is a daily inspection valid for?
24 Hours
What is the maximum permissible taxi speed on a dry taxiway?
30 KIAS
OM-A2 Page 5-39
What is the maximum permitted taxi speed for operations on a wet taxiway?
20 KIAS
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What is the maximum permitted taxi speed when operating on the ramp area, turning 90 degrees and operating on a contaminated or slippery surface?
10 KIAS
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What is the maximum permitted breakaway thrust?
78% N2
OM-B2 Page 11-6
What types of Circuit Breakers are not permitted to be reset?
- Fuel Pump
- Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump
OM-B2 Page 5-1
When do sterile flight deck procedures apply?
- After the cabin crew advise the cabin is secure until 10,000 feet.
- During descent from 10,000 until the flight crew park the aircraft and turn the ‘fasten seat belt’ sign off.
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When does the emergency only contact period apply?
- When the power is applied for takeoff until the gear is up.
- When the landing gear is extended for landing until the aircraft comes to a complete stop on the runway or enters a taxiway.
- During a RTO until the aircraft has come to a complete stop and the captain has made a PA.
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What 5 conditions must be met prior to conducting a single engine taxi?
- APU started and APU ELEC available.
- All hydraulic systems must be fully serviceable.
- ENGINE COOL EAD has appeared.
- Taxiway and Aprons are not wet.
- Any other limitations as published in OM-C1.
What 5 items should the captain cover during the Cabin Crew brief?
- Flight Time.
- En-route WX conditions and wheat her cabin service may be affected.
- Forecast WX at the next destination.
- Refuelling Locations.
- Security Requirements.
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What is the CDL and where can it be found?
CDL - Configuration Deviation List - Back of MEL book in aircraft.
If overnighting away from engineering facilities, can a pilot conduct a daily walk around and are there any conditions associated with this?
Yes - A note entered into tech log and an engineer to do walk around within 2 landings.
When selecting ‘Confirm Engine Out’ on FMS, does this limit the autoflight bank angle to 15 degrees? When should 15 Degrees be selected on FCP?
No - When the SDP requires a turn.
What are some Hydroplaning prevention techniques?
- Slow firm landing - No greasers.
- Lower nose wheels quickly.
- Maximise use of reverse thrust at high speeds.
- Avoid heavy braking above dynamic hydroplaning speed.
- Ensure slow speed when rolling over/turn in on painted surfaces.
Name the three types of Hydoplaning:
- Dynamic
- Viscous
- Reverted Rubber
What are the Dynamic hydroplaning speeds for the B717 main and nosewheels?
112 KIAS - Mainwheeks
95 KIAS - Nosewheels
8.6 x square root of tyre pressure.
Are landing distances required to be factored in the event of an emergency?
No
CAO 20.7.1b
What is the best rate of climb speed (approx) for the B717?
230 - 250 KIAS depends on weight
Why is engine anti-ice switched on one engine at a time?
To ensure the ingestion of melted ice does not result in engine flameout or stall in both engines simultaneously.
What is the speed requirement for a stable approach?
Aircraft speed is within +10/-5 knots of Vapp an/or correcting.
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What are the 6 additional parameters that apply to achieve a stable approach?
- Aircraft is in the landing configuration.
- Thrust setting is appropriate for the approach configuration and prevailing conditions.
- Before Landing checklist is complete.
- Sink-rate is not greater than 1,000 fpm. If the approach requires a greater sink-rate, a special briefing should be accomplished.
- Only small attitude changes are required to maintain the desired flight-path.
- Only small heading changes to maintain the aircraft aligned along the extended runway centreline.
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When can a missed approach/go around be conducted?
- A missed approach may be conducted from any point during the approach until the thrust reversers are deployed.
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If a rear cabin crew seat is unserviceable, where should CC3 be seated? If both Cabin Crew seats are unserviceable, where should CC4 be seated?
Rear row seat ‘C’
Rear row seat ‘D’
OM-A2 Page 6-1
If the cabin intercom system is unserviceable, how will the cabin crew advise CC1 the useable SOP calls?
Via the PA system.
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At a non-towered aerodrome, by what time must a broadcast on the CTAF be made when inbound?
30nm
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If operating to a runway less then 45m wide, when does alternate fuel need to be carried in relation to crosswind?
X-wind exceeds 30 kts for a dry runway or 20 kts for a wet runway.
OM-B2 Page 11-1
When may the FMS be operated in NAV mode below the MSA?
- in VMC.
- The aircraft is under radar control.
- The FMS is following a SID/STAR or Instrument approach.
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What 4 FMS transactions are permitted below the MSA?
- NAV RAD selections.
- ENG OUT selection.
- Direct to F-PLN.
- Activation of pre programmed SEC FLT PLN.
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Where is the company designated touchdown zone and what must occur if a landing will occur after that point?
Visual aim point to 300m past that point.
A go around must occur.
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What conditions apply to the conduct of a drift down circuit?
- Must be a Controlled or CTAF(R) airport.
- Both VHF radios operative.
- TCAS is operative.
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When inbound to a CTAF, when should the CTAF be monitored?
By 15,000 ft
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What 6 conditions apply to the conduct of a straight in approach at a CTAF?
- the PIC must be able to asses the wind direction and strength.
- Broadcast made on CTAF at 10nm stating intention to conduct straight in approach.
- Conduct all manoeuvring to establish aircraft on final outside of 3nm.
- Make broadcast at 3nm stating established on final.
- All exterior lights on (LDG, Strobe, Beacon).
- Give way to aircraft in circuit.
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What 4 pre flight procedures are required prior to RVSM operations?
- Review of reported and forecast turbulence en-route.
- Review of maintenance documentation.
- During pre-flight inspection condition of static sources and skin around static sources and any other component that effects Altimeters system accuracy.
- Primary Altimeters must read within 50ft of each other.
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When conducting the Altimeter check for RVSM airspace after TOC, what must the primary Altimeters be within?
200 ft
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What type of RTOW chart should be used if the Thrust Reversers are unserviceable?
Type 3 - Packs Off, Manual V Speeds
OM-B2 Page 12.7
What 2 things are to be checked before calling 80 kts?
- 80 knots has been attained on Airspeed Indicator.
- T/O Clamp appears on FMA.