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Big 89 and Oral Exam Flashcards

1
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BIG 89 -

Explain Captain/Dispatcher joint responsibility

A

They are jointly responsible for the planning of each flight and will take into account all available information. Both have the authority to delay a flight due to safety concerns.

During the course of operations, if the PIC or dispatcher determine that a flight cannot be completed safely, the PIC may NOT allow the flight to continue to the planned destination.

Vol I 20.20 pg 2

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BIG 89 -

When is an alternate required?

A
  1. 123++MMOISTRS3585
    1. 3585
    2. Supplemental
    3. RNAV only airport
    4. Thunderstorms- +/- 1hr
    5. Severe Icing - +/- 1hr
    6. International - +6 hours or 1 runway
    7. Offline Charter
    8. Method 2
    9. Marginal Weather – within 100 and ½ at both destination and 1st alternate
    10. +2sm Flag
    11. +1500sm Flag
    12. 1 hour before or after – 2000ft ceiling and 3SM

Vol I 20.20

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BIG 89 -

How do we compute landing distance?

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Normal procedure is via AWP.

Alternate procedures are the TLR and the QRH.

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BIG 89 -

Explain Method 1 vs Method 2. Standard strategy vs obstacle. Procedures for both. Where would we see it listed?

A
  1. Method 1 – From V1 until destination the aircraft can clear all obstacles within 5nm of either side of the flight path by 1,000ft and have a positive rate of climb at 1500AGL at destination with 1 engine.
  2. Method 2 – From ToC to a designated alternate the aircraft can clear all obstacles 5nm either side by 2,000ft and have a positive rate of climb at 1500AGL at the alternate with 1 engine.
  3. Will be listed on the release with the diversionary route and airports.

Vol I 20.32 pg 5

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BIG 89 -

Explain Normal, Alternate, Direct Control Laws and Mechanical Backup

A
  • Normal -
    • Bank - 67 max, lose trim above 33
    • Yaw - Turn coordination and yaw damping
    • Pitch - 20-30 up, 15 down
    • AoA- VMax, VLS, Alpha Prot, Alpha Max
    • Load - 2.5/-1 and 2/0
    • Speed - High and Low Speed protections
  • Alternate
    • Bank - No protection
    • Yaw - Yaw damping
    • Pitch - No protections
    • AoA - VLS, VSW
    • Load - As Normal
    • Speed - May have speed stabilities
  • Direct
    • No protections
    • Mechanical Rudder Control
    • VLS, VSW
    • Overspeed warning
  • Mechanical Backup
    • Mechanical Rudder and THS only
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BIG 89 -

Explain ground speed mini

A
  1. Ground speed mini is calculated by the aircraft utilizing crew inputted reported winds, aircraft calculated VAPP and ADIRS measured winds. Ground speed mini is the minimum energy as represented by the ground speed at which the aircraft will touch down at if at the VAPP with reported winds. To utilize aircraft inertia the speed target is adjusted while on final by the aircraft to maintain an energy state above this minimum speed depending on actual ADIRS winds.
  2. Lowest speed is VAPP and the highest is VFE for the next flap setting or VFE -5 for FULL.
  3. Must have approach phase and managed speeds active.

Vol III 22-30-90 pg 12

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BIG 89 -

Preliminary Cockpit Prep

  1. What is the minimum battery voltage and what does the voltage insure?
  2. What indications do you get when conducting an APU fire test with AC power?
  3. Reference b above, what indications are lost when performing with DC power?
A
  1. What is the minimum battery voltage and what does the voltage insure?
    1. 25.5 volts. The batteries above 50% charge.
  2. What indications do you get when conducting an engine fire test with AC power?
    1. APU FIRE pushbutton, SQUIB and DISCH lights, Master Warn, Fire warning on ECAM.
  3. Reference b above, what indications are lost when performing with DC power?
    1. Master Warn and Fire Warn on ECAM.

Vol II 3.05 pg 3

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BIG 89 -

If brake accumulator pressure is out of green band, how can it be charged?

A

Yellow Hydraulic Electric pump

Vol II 3.05 pg 4

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BIG 89 -

At the gate with engines off, you turn on the yellow hydraulic pump. Will this action pressurize the green hydraulic system?

A

Yes, both systems will be pressurized by the yellow electric pump. The green will be pressurized by the PTU unless inhibited by split engine masters and either the parking brake set or the nose wheel steering pin in. Also inhibited during cargo door operation.

Vol III 29-20 Pg 2

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BIG 89 -

How do you perform an alternate brake check?

A
  1. Yellow Electric Pump Off
  2. Check chocked
  3. Parking brake off
  4. Brake pedals press
  5. Pressure on Brake Press Indicator should build up symmetrically and without delay to 2000 to 2700psi
  6. Brake Pedals Release
  7. Parking Brake on.

Vol II 3.05 pg 4

Only 910, 926 and 927 are left…..

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BIG 89 -

When performing the brake check during taxi, the FO announces “pressure zero” indicates that the green pressure has taken over yellow pressure. T or F

A

True, the Brake Pressure Indicator only reads Yellow pressure.

Vol II 3.10 pg 8

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12
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BIG 89 -

During single engine taxi, the #2 engine must be started a minimum of how many minutes prior to take off and why?

A

Engine idle stabilization for 3 minutes after start is required for all tail numbers NEO or CEO.

  • Also must be started 2 minutes prior to departure to ensure that the engines are being fed from the wing tanks and not the center tank. The center tank pumps run for a minimum of 2 minutes after each engine start and only turn off after that two minute period and the slats extended.

Vol II 3.10 pg 3

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13
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BIG 89 -

What temp and conditions must the engine ice be turned on and in what phase of flight?

A

When the OAT (ground) or TAT (flight) are below 10C and there is visible moisture (including low visibility of less than 1sm) or with ramp/surface contamination.

Engine Anti-Ice may be off during climb and cruise when SAT is below -40 C. It must be ON during descent in icing conditions even when the SAT is below -40C.

Vol II 5.45 pg 9-10

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14
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BIG 89 -

Weight and Balance (what ways can you get a valid W&B?)

A
  1. AWP
  2. Weight and Balance Manifest from Central Load Planning
  3. Flight Crew Readback Form

Vol I 20.37

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BIG 89 -

What do the FACs do?

A

BeSWiFT RATTY

  • Beta target and normal side slip indications
    • Flaps 1,2,3
    • 1 engine above 80% N1
    • More than a 35% N1 split
  • Speed, speed, speed
    • Low energy warning
    • Flaps 2 to FULL, 2000’ to 100’
    • Forewarns of Alpha Floor
  • Windshear
    • Reactive
    • 3 sec after liftoff to 1300’
    • 1300’ to 50’
  • Flight envelope protections
    • Speed tape symbology
  • Tail
    • Rudder limiting
    • Alternate law yaw
    • Turn coordination
    • Trim
    • Yaw damping

Vol III 22-40-10 pg 1

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BIG 89 -

When is a TO alternate required?

A

When the departure airport is below Cat I approach minimums for that airport.

Vol I 20.40 pg 3

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BIG 89 -

What is the time and distance for a TO alternate?

A
  1. 1 hr. flight time single engine in still air at cruise speed
  2. Maximum of 330NM

Vol I 20.40 pg 3

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BIG 89 -

When is the A/P required for an approach?

A

When the visibility is less than 4000 RVR or 3/4, the approach must be flown with the autopilot(s) engaged if operable.

Vol II 2.10 pg 2

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BIG 89 -

When is an autoland required?

A

An autoland is required below 1800 RVR.

Frontier policy is that any time the reported weather is below 2400 RVR or 1/2 SM the crew will set up and brief as a CAT II or CAT III approach.

Vol II 2.10 pg 4

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BIG 89 -

In flight, when will the speed brakes automatically retract?

A

SEAFAT

  • SEC1 and SEC3 both have faults
  • Elevator has a fault (either)
  • AOA protection is active
  • Flaps are in FULL configuration (or Flaps 3 for 321)
  • Alpha Floor activation
  • Thrust levers above MCT

Vol III 27-10-20 pg 7

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21
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BIG 89 -

What does centering the beta target with the bank index do?

A

When centered, the sideslip equals the sideslip target for optimum aircraft performance.

Vol III 31-40 pg 6

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BIG 89 -

If you lose the Blue Hydrauic system fluid is the RAT availalbe?

A

No

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23
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BIG 89 -

Is alpha floor available in alternate law? Direct Law?

A

No, for pitch, only load factor protection remains when in alternate law.

No protections are available in direct law.

Vol II 9.10 pg 1

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BIG 89 -

Why should the Captain wait to call for the “after start” checklist until after visually confirms that the tow bar had been disconnected?

A

To prevent damage or injury due to nose wheel steering movement when the hydraulic systems pressurized and the NW STRG becoming active.

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BIG 89 -

What color is the “NW STRG DISC”?

A
  1. Green with towing pin in
  2. Yellow with one engine running

Vol III 32-20-20 pg 3

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BIG 89 -

Do you have A/Skid if you lose your normal braking?

A

Maybe, depending on the failure,

braking may revert to:

  • Alternate braking with anti-skid.
  • Alternate braking without anti-skid
  • Alternate without anti-skid and on the accumulator.

Vol III 32-30-10 pg 1

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BIG 89 -

What powers the AC ESS BUS and DC ESS BUS if both engine driven gens are lost and the airspeed is above 100kts?

A
  1. RAT will automatically deploy at 100kts if both AC1 and AC2 are unpowered.
  2. It takes about 8 seconds for the Emergency Generator to couple.
  3. It will power the AC ESS and DC ESS via the ESS TR.
  4. When the RAT stalls (apx 125-140kts) the generator stops providing power and the batteries pick up the load. The AC SHED ESS and DC SHED ESS buses are shed.
  5. On the ground below 100kts then DC BAT bus is powered.
  6. Below 50kts the AC ESS bus is shed and all flight displays will go blank.

Vol III 24-10-30-30 pg 8

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BIG 89 -

What is the max recommended thrust to be used to get the A/C to move on the ramp?

A

40% N1

Vol II 3.10 pg 8

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BIG 89 -

How do you get out of “TOGA LK” is triggered by “A FLOOR”?

A

Disconnect the autothrust

Vol III 22-30-90 pg 11

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BIG 89 -

What flight control is left when in mechanical backup law?

A

Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer and Rudder

Vol II 9.10 pg 1

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BIG 89 -

If the pilot manually tunes a freq thru the RAD/NAV function, does it affect the auto tuning of the FMGC?

A

No, manually selecting a navaid does not affect the automatic function of the FMGC.

However, the auto tuned VOR/DME will not be displayed on the ND.

Vol III 34-NAV-30-10 pg 1

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BIG 89 -

What equipment must be operating prior to entering RVSM airspace?

A
  1. FWC – Flight Warning Computer
  2. FCU - Flight Control Unit
  3. Autopilot
  4. Transponder
  5. 2 PFDs
  6. 2 ADRs (ADR1 is required)
  7. 2 DMCs

Vol II 5.25. pg 1

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BIG 89 -

What are the 4 requirements to accept a RNAV departure?

A
  1. Cross track error should be kept less than 0.5NM
  2. Procedure must be retrieved from the navigation database
  3. A flight director or autopilot in LNAV mode must be used
  4. Pilots must be able to engage the RNAV flight guidance no later than 500ft AFE.

Vol I 25.40 pg 2

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BIG 89 -

What is the required response to “SINK RATE” aural warning?

A

The Stabilized Approach Criteria specifies that below 1,000’ we must be “absent GPWS warnings” so a SINKRATE warning would mandate a go around.

Vol II 2.05 pg 2

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BIG 89 -

How must an approach be conducted when visibility is less than 3/4sm or RVR 4000?

A

Autopilot must be used if available.

Vol I 25.60 pg 3

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BIG 89 -

How must an approach be conducted when visibility is 1/2sm, or RVR 2400 or less?

A

Autoland must be conducted.

Vol I 25.60 pg 3

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BIG 89 -

What flight release paperwork is required to be onboard before a flight can block out?

A
  1. Flight Release
  2. Flight Plan
  3. Latest available METAR and TAF
  4. NOTAMs
  5. Performance information
  6. Weight and Balance Manifest

Vol I 20.30 pg 1

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BIG 89 -

What is the required response to an “AUTOLAND” warning light during CAT II/II approach?

A

An immediate missed approached is required.

Vol II 6.30 pg 13

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BIG 89 -

How does the pilot initiate the call to the FAs to inform them to prepare the cabin for possible evacuation?

A
  1. The captain will use the EMER call button if the passengers will need to brace and use the term Emergency Prep.
  2. Give the FAs a TEST briefing.
  3. If not, the captain will use the normal call button and issue a Cabin Advisory.

Vol I 45.40 pg 1

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BIG 89 -

What are the characteristic/maneuvering speeds in the Airbus? Green dot, F, S for selected flap position?

A
  1. The maneuvering speed depends on configuration.
  2. Green dot is displayed in a clean configuration and is the best lift/drag ratio speed. Also engine out operating speed in clean configuration.
  3. F is the minimum speed for the retractions of flaps and is displayed in configuration 2 or 3. Target speed when in config 2 or 3.
  4. S is the minimum speed for the retraction of the slats and is displayed in 1 or 1+F. Target speed when in config 1 or 1+F.

Vol II 9.05 pg 1

41
Q

BIG 89 -

What is the lowest authorized RVR F9 can depart a runway?

A

500/500/500

Vol I 20.40 pg 2

42
Q

BIG 89 -

What should the settings be on RMP3 (if installed)?

A

ON and STBY NAV lights out. HF and AM lights extinguished.

Vol II 3.05 pg 15

43
Q

BIG 89 -

When is an exterior inspection required?

A
  1. Prior to each flight
  2. After each flight when it will be unattended (unless relieved by another crew) or it is impractical. In that case MCC needs to be notified so a mechanic can perform the inspection.

Vol II 3.05 pg 6 and Vol I 30.10 pg 1

44
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BIG 89 -

When is a crew briefing required?

A

Prior to the first flight of the day or with newly assigned crew members. At a minimum the captain will brief the FO and one FA who can brief the remaining FAs

Vol I 15.20 pg 1

45
Q

BIG 89 -

When is a DDA required?

A

Any time the approach utilizes a MDA, 50 ft. must be added to calculate the DDA to allow the approach to be flown with a CDA and will ensure the aircraft will not descend below MDA on a missed approach.

Vol II 2.10 pg 4

46
Q

BIG 89 -

While conducting an ECAM procedure what are the 5 things the Pilot Flying is responsible for?

A
  1. Thrust Levers
  2. Control of flight path and airspeed
  3. Aircraft configuration (request changes)
  4. Navigation
  5. Communications

Vol II 4.05 pg 1

47
Q

BIG 89 -

When are heads down activities permitted?

A

PM ‘heads down’ activities are only permitted during straight taxi, i.e., no turns.

Vol II 3.10 pg 8

48
Q

BIG 89 -

Is F9 authorized to fly circle to land approaches? IS F9 authorized to perform circle to land maneuvers? If so, what are the minimums?

A
  1. No but we can do circle to land maneuvers.
    1. 1000ft ceiling and Vis of at least 3sm.
    2. Reported weather is at least equal to the charted circle to land minimums
    3. Use the higher of 1000ft HAA or the charted MDA
    4. Remain clear of clouds
    5. If visual reference to the airport is lost a missed approach must be executed.

Vol I 20.50 pg 3

49
Q

BIG 89 -

Is a logbook page required to be completed each calendar day? When starting a new logbook page, what information is required to be entered along with the discrepancy/write-up?

A
  • No, only if maintenence action performed or logged.
  • A/C Number and Date (based on Denver Time)

Vol I 25.20 pg 4

50
Q

BIG 89 -

Who normally performs the Engine Fire Warning test on the preliminary set up flow?

A

The captain.

Vol II 3.05 pg 15

51
Q

BIG 89 -

When do we use the flight path vector/director for approaches?

A

For MANAGED/SELECTED or SELECTED/SELECTED non precision approaches.

Vol II 6.15 pg 10

52
Q

BIG 89 -

If a circuit breaker pops on the ground or in flight, can we reset them?

A
  1. In flight: No unless captain judges it necessary for the safe conduct of flight and only as a last resort.
  2. On Ground: Do not re-engage Fuel Pump CBs but crew may reset other tripped CBs in coordination with MX and the cause of the CB trip has been identified.

Vol II 5.05 pg 1

53
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BIG 89 -

When is a logbook entry required for a computer reset?

A

All resets should be entered as either CR (successful rest) or as a discrepancy.

Vol I 25.20 pg 3

54
Q

BIG 89 -

An RNAV GPS approach has LPV as well as LNAV/VNAV and VNAV minimums, which minimums can F9 use?

A

LNAV/VNAV or LNAV mins only.

Vol II 6.15 pg 20

55
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BIG 89 -

What is the proper terminology for the transition thru 18,000ft climbing and descending?

A

Climbing:

PF: “PULL STANDARD” and “STATE ALTITUDE PASSING”

PM: “STANDARD PULLED, ALTITUDE CHECKED”

Descending:

PF: “PUSH QNH (QNH Setting)” and “STATE ALTITUDE PASSING”

PM: “QNH (QNH Setting) PUSHED, ALTITUDE CHECKED”

Vol II 3.40 pg 6

56
Q

BIG 89 -

How many wing walkers are required to park the plane at the gate?

A

Marshaller is the primary guide to the flight deck. Two wing walkers are preferred but the marshaller can do it alone.

Vol I 25.30 pg 1

57
Q

BIG 89 -

First flight of the day, elec. System is supplied with AC power, is the bat voltage check required?

A

No

Vol II 3.05 pg 3

58
Q

BIG 89 -

Do Bat 1&2 need to be in auto for APU start?

A

Yes

Vol II 3.05 pg 3

59
Q

BIG 89 -

During cockpit preparation, when turning Bat 1&2 off then on, what are we looking for?

A

By turning them off and on it initiates a charging cycle. Check the ECAM ELEC page for battery current to drop to 60A after 10 seconds and continue to decrease. If not the batteries must be allowed to charge before performing the test again.

Vol II 3.05 pg 15

60
Q

BIG 89 -

During cockpit prep, setting QNH on the FCU, what is the max altitude difference between PFD 1 & 2?

A

20ft

Vol II 5.50 pg 1

61
Q

BIG 89 -

During engine start with the thrust levers out of idle position, will the engines start?

A

Yes, thrust will rapidly increase to thrust corresponding to lever position.

Vol II 3.10 pg 2

62
Q

BIG 89 -

After engine start, the ground crew reports a fuel leak from the engine drain mast. What is our action?

A

Run engine at idle for 5 minutes. If the leak disappears no action is required, if the leak continues after 5 minutes maintenance action is required.

Vol II 3.10 pg4

63
Q

BIG 89 -

During engine start, elec. power supply is interrupted, what is our action?

A

Abort the start by switching OFF the master switch and perform a 30 second dry crank.

  • To initate the dry crank:
    • ENG MODE selector: Crank
    • ENG MAN START pb-sw: ON
  • To stop the dry crank:
    • ENG MAN START pb-sw: OFF
    • ENG MODE selector: NORM

Vol II 3.10 pg 4

64
Q

BIG 89 -

When is a full alignment of the ADIRS required?

A
  • GPS is not available and NAVID coverage is poor on the expected route
  • Alaska flights
  • GPS is not available and the flight time exceeds 3 hours
  • Crew change
  • Class II navigation
  • First flight of the day
  • International flights

Vol II 3.05 pg 14

65
Q

BIG 89 -

After landing when do we perform a drift/IRS Performance check? What are the limits?

A
  1. Yes, during every parking check. The limits are based on cumulative NAV time (flight time) since the last quick of full alignment.
  2. Less than 5nm error is always good to go. See page Vol II 3.20.3 for chart.
66
Q

BIG 89 -

Which leading edge devices are ice protected? Is the tail ice protected?

A
  1. Outer three slats
  2. The tail is not protected

Vol III 30-20-10

67
Q

BIG 89 -

What is the definition of Marginal WX?

A
  1. Ceiling within 100ft or visibility within 1/2SM of the minimums for that airport.
  2. WX must be marginal both destination and first alternate to require a second alternate.

Vol I 20.20 pg 3

68
Q

BIG 89 -

What does “RNAV 1” mean?

A

Aircraft navigational position must not have greater than TSE of 1NM 95% of the time.

Also referred to as RNP 1.0

Vol I 25.40 pg 2

69
Q

BIG 89 -

How do you verify that your EPE does not exceed your RNP of 1.0?

A

NAV ACCUR HIGH on PROG page on MCDU

Vol II 5.25 pg 6

70
Q

BIG 89 -

When may we fly to a published MDA?

A

We must use a DDA for all non precision approaches except for a visual circle to land maneuver which may use the MDA if it is higher than 1000’ HAA.

Vol I 20.50 pg 3

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Q

BIG 89 -

If you were preparing for a CAT III approach and the standby altimeter failed, would it affect your CAT status?

A

No, the standby altimeter is not listed on the CAT card.

CAT Approach Briefing Card

72
Q

BIG 89 -

Who has the authority to cancel a flight?

A

Only Systems Operational Control (SOC) has that authority.

Vol I 45.30 Pg 1

73
Q

BIG 89 -

In case of Dual Engine Failure, what action do you apply first, ECAM or QRH?

A

Typically the FWC will correctly identify a dual failure and provide the correct ECAM which should be used as it will provide the correct immediate actions and direct the flight crew to the correct QRH procedure. If the FWC fails to identify the dual engine failure go directly to the QRH for the ENG DUAL FAILURE- Fuel Remaining or ENG DUAL FAILURE - No Fuel Remaining checklists.

Vol II 4.05 pg 2

74
Q

BIG 89 -

For abnormal procedures during takeoff, which checklist is read first? After Takeoff Checklist or the Abnormal Checklist?

A

After Takeoff and then ECAM/Abnormal except for:

  • Engine Fire
  • Engine Failure
  • Engine Overlimit
  • Engine Stall
  • Engine Low Oil Pressure.

Vol II 4.05 pg 9

75
Q

BIG 89 -

When may a single engine autoland be done and in what configuration?

A
  1. Airbus are certified for single engine autoland approaches however Frontier limitations prohibit the initial of such an approach. However if the crew determines it to be the safest course of action it is covered by emergency authority.
  2. A320 with one engine inoperative are only certified to perform an autoland in FULL configuration.

Vol II 2.10 pg 6

76
Q

BIG 89 -

When do you select Flaps Full on a single engine approach?

A

When established on a final descent to an assured landing. If step downs or level off is expected during the final approach, flaps 3 should be used for approach and landing.

Vol II 6.15 pg 34

77
Q

BIG 89 -

What colors are verbalized when confirming mode changes on the FMA?

A

Any boxed FMA changes will be announced by the PF. Above FL180 changes to the vertical or lateral mode changes will be announced by the PF.

Vol II 3.01 pg 3

78
Q

BIG 89 -

When is it appropriate to call “continuing” on an approach?

A

When the PM announces approach lights in sight. May not descend below 100’ without the red terminating bars or runway environment in sight.

Vol II 6.15 pg 6-7

79
Q

BIG 89 -

What action is taken at minimums, when landing for a non-precision approach?

A
  1. If appropriate visual reference are in sight:
    1. A/P off
    2. FDs off
  2. If appropriate visual references are no in sight:
    1. Initiate missed approach

Vol II 6.15 pg 14

80
Q

BIG 89 -

What do you do if the aircraft starts to move with the parking brake on?

A

Immediately release parking brake to restore braking to the pedals.

81
Q

BIG 89 -

Is it OK to leave the cockpit unattended when the parking brake is released?

A

No unless by at the direction of maintenance while work is being performed.

Vol II 3.05 pg 4

82
Q

BIG 89 -

Below what temperature at the landing airport must we consider ice accretion if we encountered enroute icing?

A

8 degrees

Vol II 5.20 pg 33

83
Q

BIG 89 -

If a First Officer has less than 100 hours in the airplane under what conditions must the captain make the takeoff and/or landing?

A
  • RVR at or below 4000
  • Visibility at or below 3/4sm
  • Runway is wet, slippery or contaminated
  • Braking action less than good
  • Crosswind over 15kts
  • LLWS or reported windshear
  • Special airport
  • When the captain deems it prudent

Vol I 10.40 pg 4

84
Q

BIG 89 -

What approximate numbers can we use to validate our fuel load?

A

6-5-4

1st hour: 6000lbs

Cruise per hour: 5000lbs

Last hour: 4000lbs

85
Q

BIG 89 -

What are the signs that ANTI-ICE Fluid has failed?

A

Type I, II and IV fluids are no longer effective when the surfaces are losing their gloss, turning white or have visible snow or other precipitation remaining on the surface without melting.

Vol I 45.10 pg 14

86
Q

BIG 89 -

What is the definition of icing conditions?

A

Icing conditions may be expected when the OAT (on ground) or TAT (in flight) is at or below 10C, and there is visible moisture in the air (such as clouds, fog with low visibility of 1 sm or less, rain, snow, sleet, ice crystals) or standing water, slush, ice or snow is present on the taxiways or runways.

87
Q

BIG 89 -

For non-precision, managed/selected approaches flown at a constant decent angle (CDA) can we use the Vertical Deviation (VDEV) for reference?

A

If the missed approach point is collocated with the end of the runway and GPS
Primary, VDEV may be used as an additional reference. Minor adjustments in FPA
may be required to maintain the planned descent path.

Vol II 60.04-01a pg 2

88
Q

BIG 89 -

Explain Flaps optimized between 3 and 4

A

The landing flap setting will be optimized between flaps 3 and 4 to provide the most effective landing configuration based on landing weight and field conditions. Flaps 3 is commonly used due to:

  • Enroute icing conditions - ice accumulation can affect approach climb limit weight
  • Go around on the NEO aircraft due to climb gradient requirements
  • Maximizing the MRLW when restricted by an approach or landing climb limit.

Vol I 20.36 pg 9

89
Q

BIG 89 -

Flaps 3 is required in certain abnormal situations. Do you selected Config 3 on the PERF APP page?

A
  1. Flaps 3 would be selected in cases without a failure but landing flaps 3 by choice or due to performance. If landing with a failure when the QRH will be utilized to determine VAPP and landing distance, flaps full will be selected in the Perf page.
90
Q

BIG 89 -

How are derived minimums for alternates calculated?

A
  • For airports with at least one straight-in non-precision, Cat 1 ILS or a circuling manuver from an IAP:
    • Add 400ft to the MDA or DA and 1sm to the visibility required for the approach.
  • For airports with at least two straight-in approaches to different suitable runways:
    • Add 200ft to the higher DA or MDA of the two approaches used and 1/2sm to the higher visibilty of the two approaches used.

Vol I 20.20 Pg 3

91
Q

BIG 89 -

How much can your planned QNH (PQNH) change on the TLR before you need a new TLR?

A

QNH can go down by 00.10 from the PQNH before a new TLR is required.

A upward change in QNH does not ever require a new TLR as performance will improve.

Vol I 20.36 pg 3

92
Q

BIG 89 -

How much fuel variance is allowed on the Fuel Reliability Check?

A

300 gallons or 1100 liters

Vol I 20.38 pg 2

93
Q

BIG 89 -

Is Frontier authorized for LAHSO operations?

A

No

Vol 1 - 20.50.6

94
Q

BIG 89 -

Standard strategy vs obstacle. Procedures for both.

A

Standard Strategy:

  • Descent to Ceiling: M.78/300kt and MCT
  • Cruise: LR Ceiling, LR speed

Obstacle Strategy:

  • Descent to Ceiling: Green Dot Speed and MCT
  • Cruise: Obstacle not cleared: Maintain Green Dot and MCT
  • Cruise: Obstacle Cleared: Revert to standard strategy

Both strategies:

  • Descent to landing: IDLE/M.78/300kt/250kt
  • Appox increase in fuel consumption compared to with both engines operative: +33%

Vol II 8.01 pg 7

95
Q

BIG 89 -

What are the MEL category time limits?

A
  • A - As Specified in MEL
  • B - 3 days
  • C - 10 days
  • D - 120 days
  • L - 365 day CDL
  • R - 120 day NEF

MEL General 10.05.4

96
Q

BIG 89 -

What are the three types of engine failure procedures?

A

Simple

Special

Complex

Vol I 20.36 pg 5

97
Q

BIG 89 -

What is included in the Captain’s Departure Brief?

A
  • Logbook (MEL/CDL/NEF)
  • Weather - ATIS for weather and threats
  • Runway/Airport Surface Conditions
  • Pilot Flying and Planned Runway
  • Taxi Route and Considerations
  • Clearance - Tail, Flight, Squawk, Route, Altitude, Freq
  • Abnormal/Emergency - RTO, EOSID
  • Terrain Awareness
  • Threats and Mitigation- tail strike, birds, bump thrust
  • FMGC - DIFRIPPS
    • Data - Nav database
    • Init A - Alternate Airport
    • F-Plan - Runway and first fix
    • Rad Nav - As Required
    • Init B - Gross Weight and Fuel
    • Prog - RNP, GPS
    • Perf - Flaps, FLex, Speeds, Altitudes
    • Sec - As Required
98
Q

BIG 89 -

What is required in the logbook look back?

A

The captain shall find the last airworthiness signoff and from that page forward:

  • Determine whether the maintenance status of the aircraft is acceptable by checking the aircraft logbook for any open or deferred items.
  • Verify all MEL/CDL/NEF items are listed on the release.
  • Ensure compliance with MEL/CDL requirements and special maintenance and operation procedures.

Vol I 25.20 pg 1

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