Basic Indoc and GOS Flashcards
What are the Takeoff Speed abort actions
1) 0-80kts: Abort for ANY reason
2) 80kts- V1: Abort for Fire, Failure or Won’t Fly
3) V1 or greater: No abort, handle any issues as in-flight emergency.
What is Vapp and how is it determined?
Vapp = Vref corrected for wind = ½ HW + Full Gust
- Min correction is 5 kts
- Max correction is 15 kts for flaps 45, 20 kts for flaps 22.
Gust Calculation: Reported gust minus steady state winds
What levels should low vis taxi routes in association with surface movement guidence control systems be used?
1) 1200 to 600 RVR
2) Less than 600 RVR.
What is the minimum landing distance on the OFP
Minimum runway required to attempt to land (amount of pavement you need in front of you) at a given weight and runway condition. This does take into account the 60% rule for a dry runway.
=Unfactored Landing Distance + FAA required fudge factor.
What are the Engine Failure Procedures (EFP) depicted on the release (DT, LT, RT, Special)?
1) Simple: DT (Direct Turn, RWY Hdg), LT (Left Turn), RT (Right Turn) followed by heading to fly. Given on OFP/TLR.
2) Special: Specific instructions will be given on OFP/TLR
Where can you find the Complex Special Engine Failure procedures?
not on OFP, must go to CCI pages in the LIDO.
What are the three main points of our Delay Policy
1) Must make an announcement every 20 mins with an update
2) Must be off the ground or back at gate by 3 hr mark
3) Must initiate return to gate, by 2 hr 30 min mark.
Can you modify an RA?
You can modify an RA if VMC and can maintain visual separation, but can’t do opposite of what it says.
When are Medicals due to be sent to crew records
Not later than the 25th of the month of expiration.
What is Max Zero Fuel Weight
Anything above this weight must be fuel (39,462 lbs)
What are the elements of a Stabilzed Approach
1) IMC
- On Speed
- In the slot
- fully configured by 1000’
2) VMC
- On speed
- In the slot
- Fully configured by 500’
If ANY not met then GO AROUND
What steps need to be taken duringSingle Engine Fueling?
1) Only Crew Members allowed on board
2) Only left engine running
3) Only single point fueling allowed.
4) Aircraft should be facing the wind
5) Main Entrance must remain open
6) Fire Guard Must be posted with Fire Extinguisher
7) No Baggage or Commissary Ops during fueling.
What are the In Flight Security Threat Levels
1) LVL 1 - ANY non-compliance from Pax (Disruptive). This is the only threat LVL you can come out of.
2) LVL 2 - Abusive (includes a weapon)
3) LVL 3 - Life Threatening
4) LVL4 - Individual must attempt breach of cockpit.
What is RNP and what are the minimum values for Oceanic, Enroute, Teminal and Approach?
Nav tolerance value that aircraft must maintain at least 95% of the time
1) Oceanic - 4.0 NM
2) Enroute - 2.0 NM
3) Terminal - 1.0 NM
4) Approach - 0.3NM
What are the RVSM cruising altitudes
1) 0-179 degrees: odd FL 290-410
2) 180 - 259 degrees: even FL 300-400
What is the general rule of thumb for a descent VS when conducting a CDFA?
Approx 700fpm for HW up to 20kts.
What are the TCAS settings for each phase of flight (Takeoff, Enroute and Landing)
Takeoff : 6 and Above
Enroute: Greater than = to 12 & Normal
Landing: 6 and below
When flying a CDFA, how far in advance of the FAF are you pemitted to start the descent profile and get configured for the approach?
0.3NM from the FAF.
What is Drift Down (DD) Method 1
You are guaranteed to get where you are going and clear all obsticles enroute by 1000’ within 4NM of planned route.
- Dispatches east of rockies will use Method #1.
What are our Cat 1 ILS Mins
From Op-Spec C-052
1) 200’ DH and 1800RVR
2) Vis no less than ½ SM
What is the procedure to operate into a high pressure airport (<31.00” HG)
If no NOTAM published:
- Set 31.00” below 18,000’
- Increase mins by 100’ and 1/4 for every 0.1” above 31”
Where can you find a list of approved instrument approach procedures?
Op-Spec C052
What is a safety precuation when O2 Servicing and how much O2 is required for crew members prior to dispatch?
1) No one is allowed on board during O2 servicing
2) Minimum O2 dispatch pressure for 2 crew is 1100 PSI at a bottle temp of 70 deg F/ 21 deg C
3) For 3 crew, 1500 PSI.
Under what conditions and what considerations must be taken when accpeting a Visual Approach?
1) Must have operating control tower
2) Autopilot must be disengaged by 1000’
3) Must be on IFR flight plan
4) Must maintain visual contact with airport and preceding traffic (you are responsible for your own separation).
What happens when both pilots are on the same Nav source (FMS or RMU)
The displays will turn amber to caution the crew.
What is the order in which Trans States runs checklists
Memory Items
Emergency Checklists
Normal Checklists
Max Continuous Power Crossfeed Communicate
Abnormal Checklist
What is a High Threat Taxi Environment and what considerations must be taken when operating in such?
All checklists and flows to be suspended unless A/C is static. High threat taxi is considered when:
1) Low Vis <1200RVR
2) Taxi Ops on an active runway
3) Crossing Rwys
4) Ops in viscinity of Hot Spots
5) Poorly Marked Areas
6) No Tower
7) Whenever Capt deems taxi is high threat.
What is the Basic Operating Weight (BOW)
= Basic Empty Weight (BEW) +
- Crew (bags, flight kit and luggage)
- Galley Supplies
- Publications
- Misc Items (magazines etc.)
What is stabilzed idle and where must the oil pressure be when in stabilzed idle?
1)Stabilzed Idle:
N1 = 20ish%,
ITT =400ish °C,
N2 = 64ish % (sim) and 70ish% (real world)
FF = 400ish pph
2) Oil pressure should be at 34 psi min.
Planned Maximum Runway T/O weight (PMRTW)
Part 25 number which will guarantee 35’ of clearance on takeoff.
- Does not consider the structural weight limit so it may be higher.
What do 2 bells (1 push) of the cabin crew notifcation button indicate
FA to call the flight deck when able
How is min fuel calculated on an OFP? Can we leave the gate with min fuel?
Burn = Takeoff and Landing (no taxi gas considered)
Alternate Fuel/ MSAP = Fuel to most distant alt. if no alt then it is missed app fuel (MSAP): Always 200lbs
Reserve Fuel = 1800 lbs (45 mins at FL190 at cruise)
Holding Fuel = Fuel Anticipated for operational Delays
Min Fuel = BARH, this is min for takeoff, cannot leave gate with Min Fuel
What is V1
Decesion Speed - will you continue to fly or will you stop. ANY issues after V1 (engine failure, fire etc.) continue the takeoff and handle as in flight emergency.
What is min gate fuel? Can you leave the gate with less than min gate fuel?
Min Fuel + Taxi Out. you can leave the gate with less than min gate if you think you can get to TO with at least min takeoff fuel.
How much Dry Ice is limited per package? Total?
1) LImited to 5.5 lbs per package
2) 441 lbs total
Can you defer your autopilot and still operate in RVSM airspace?
No, the autopilot must be operative and must be used with ALT capture feature for level off.
What should you do If you find minor damage (dents, scratches etc) during preflight. How will you know if it has already been looked at by MX?
You must write it up. If it has already been looked at, it will have a sharpie marking it.
What are the Rules for Reduced Takeoff Mins?
Authorized by Op-Spec C-078 to use TDZ, Mid or Rollout RVR under the following rules:
1) All functioning RVRs must be considered.
2) Never need more than 2 RVRs
3) Mid RVR may be subsitituted for TDZ or Rollout RVR
4) Far End RVR is not considered.
What ACARS limit codes tell you that you need to do a “static” takeoff
F - Field
D - Dry Runway Check
Under what conditions must the Capt make all takeoff and landings when flying with any First Officer?
1) WX < Cat 1 mins
2) Rwy is < 4500’
3) Breaking Action < Fair
4) Contaminated Rwys and non grooved.
5) Xwind component is > 20 kts
6) Capt Determines conditions dictate.
What options do we have for dispatching a flight if there is conditional language in a TAF that is prohibitive at the destination, and/ or 1st alternate?
1) Intended Destination: forecast VIS in main body must be at least 100% of app mins of intended use:
- Cond Lang forecast VIS must be at least 50% of app mins of intended use
2) 1st Alt: forecast CEIL and VIS in main body must be at least 100% of derivied Alt mins.
- Cond Lang forecast CEIL and VIS must be at least 50% of derived Alt mins
3) 2nd Alt: forecast CEIL and VIS in main body must be at least 100% of derived Alt mins
- Cond Lang forecast CEIL and VIS must be at least 100% of derived Alt mins.
Where is the second segment on takeoff, what speed will you fly if you lose an engine after takeoff and what will this guarantee you at what climb gradient?
2nd segment - starts at 35’ and goes to accelaration height. ACCL Height = flap retraction alt (FRA) and occurs at 1000’ above field elevation (reported in MSL). Fly V2 during this sgement if you are single engine. This will guarantee 2.4% climb gradient.
What is Weight/ Alt/ Temp (WAT) limit
if you take any more weight than this limit, you will not be guaranteed single engine obsticle clearance.
What conderations must be taken with regard to Turns After Takeoff
1) When IMC
- No Turns below 1000’ or Accelaration Height or
- IAW specific DP
2) VMC
- No turns below 400’
3) No turns below 50’ EVER
Under what conditions are required to call/ notify dispatch (SOC) once airborne
1) Altitude variances of +- 4000’ from flight plan
2) Route Deviations
+- 100 NM
- 15 mins to ETA
- If reserve fuel is compromised.
What are the Standard Pax Weights for Scheduled Operations
1) Summer (May 1st to Oct 31st) = Adults 184 lbs
=Child 76 lbs
2) Winter (Nov 1st to April 30th) = Adults 189 lbs
= Child 81 lbs
What is the First Officer Responsibilty During a Rejected T/O
Yolk (take or maintian control) and if necessary come off the pedals
Advise ATC if you will need
CFR and if you will
Clear the Runway.
What is the procedure regarding copying of Taxi and Departure Clearances?
1) If you receive a full route clearance - both pilots must hear it.
2) Borth crew members must listen to taxi clearance and FO writes it down.
3) Both pilots must have taxi diagrams out prior to taxi.
Can you useTakeoff Planning Data from OFP as actual? if yes under what conditions?
Can you use Landing Data from OFP as actual? if yes under what conditions?
1) T/O Planning Data - may never be used as actual data (must use ACARS data)
- If ACARS is inop, then call SOC and they will enter your perf.
2) Landing Data on Release can be used if ACARS data is not avail.
How are weights for Lifeguard (Medivac) Shipments determined?
1) Go in the fwd closet unless it won’t fit (counted as 20 lbs)
2) If too big it goes in Aft cargo (counted 75 lbs)
What are our Lowest Authorized Takeoff Mins and what is required to takeoff with these mins?
600/600/600
1) Need at least 2 RVR
- For Inop RVR substitute with adjacent.
2) Needed on Runway
- Centerline Lights (CL) AND
- High Intesity Runway Lights (HIRL)
What is the difference between the (M) and (O) symbols in an MEL
1) (M) symbol indicates an MX procedure that must completed before the item can be deferred. Some items can be pilot deferred but may require supervision of a MX tech or phone guidence
2) (O) symbol indicates a requirement for a specific operations procedure which must be accomplished before operating with the listed item inop (ie. speed restrictions or additional fuel requirements).
When conducting a CDFA, do you descend down to the MDA depicted on the chart?
No, you need to use a derived decesion altitude (DDA)
DDA = MDA +100’
What are our Standard Takeoff Mins?
Authorized by Op - Spec C-056
1) 1SM or 5000RVR
2) Applies to 1 and 2 engine aircraft.
When is Wake Turbulence the greatest and pose the highest risk to following aircraft?
when heavy, slow and clean
How soon before a flight do crews duty on? Duty off?
1) On Duty - 45 mins prior to scheduled dep of 1st flight of the day
2) Off Duty - 15 mins after you get into the gate after the last flight of the day.
When is a security check required
Picking up a previously unattended aircraft, including all aircraft from an RON
- Unless A/C has security tags on all doors
- Only gate agent can brake seal on security tags
When is Sterile Cockpit in Effect
1) During Critical Phases of Flight
2) All Ground Ops (Taxi, Takeoff and Landings)
3) All ops below 10,000 AGL except for cruise.
What are two examples of Non Approved Instrument Approaches?
1) NDB
2) VNAV or LPV (LNAV is approved)
During an evacuation, what is the command given? Where is the FO station?
1) “Easy Victor”
2) F/O station is at the main entry commissary door.
