Ch. 8.1 Operating Procedures (Flight Preparation Instructions) Flashcards
What are the “Minimum Flight Altitudes” pulished as in respect to the following condtions?
1- On Airway
2- Off Airway
3- Driftdown/Depressurization
UAE OMA 8.1.1.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- MTCA
- MGA
- As per strategy
Aerodrome Categorisation
What conditions does a Category A aerodrome satisfy?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- Approved Instrument Proc.
- Min. one RWY with no Perf. limited Proc.
- Circling min not > 1000’ AAL
- Night Ops capability
Aerodrome Categorisation
What conditions categorise a Category B aerodrome?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- Does not satisfy CAT A requirements
- Non STD navaids or approach patterns
- Unusual WX
- Unusual characteristics or performance limitations, or
- Considerations to obstructions, physical layout, lighting etc.
Aerodrome Categorisation
What conditions categorise a Category C aerodrome?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
An aerodrome which requires additional consideration to a CAT B aerodrome as per OM-C
Minimum RWY Width for A380/B777
UAE OMA 8.1.2.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
45m
Minimum RFFS category for A380 at Departure and Destination
Revenue Flight
UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
10
Temporary downgrade by NOTAM for 72hrs Max to Cat 8
Minimum RFFS category for A380 at ALTN (T/O, En-route, Dest ALTN)
Revenue Flight
UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
8
Minimum RFFS category for A380 in the case of Driftdown/Depressurization ALTN
UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
6
Are operations to AD with lower than min RFFS cateogries allowed
UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Yes, under exceptional circumstances and special approval. They will be specifically annotated on OM-C / CoNOTAM
Can a commander divert to an AD regardless of the RFFS category?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Yes, if the pilot’s judgement after considering all prevailing circumstance that it would be safer to divert.
Performance Requirements
What is a damp runway? Any special consideration?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Surface is not dry but the moisture on it does not give a shiny appearance. Shall be considered wet
Performance Requirements
When is a RWY Wet?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
When the surface is covered by water less or equal than 3mm or equivalent depth of slush/loose snow. Or when the moisture is sufficient to make the RWY appear reflective without areas of standing water
Performance Requirements
When is a RWY contaminated?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
More than 25% of RWY is covered by:
1. More than 3mm of water and equivalent slush/loose snow
2. Compacted snow
3. Ice (Wet and Dry)
What differenciates Frost from Rime Ice?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.10 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Frost is more granular in texture and forms when moisture condenses on surfaces below freezing.
Rime Ice are milky and opaque and formed by rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets as they impinge on the aircraft
What is the Airbus definition of the In-Flight Landing Distance? (LD) and what margin is applied to it to calculated the Factored Landing Distance (FLD)
UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.13-14 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
Achievable LD without margins assuming realistic conditions from threshold to touchdown and deceleration to full stop.
The FLD margin factor is x1.15
If a runway contains multiple RWYCC codes, what shall be used for the performance calculation?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
The most conservative one. (A calculation must be made on both end spectrums of the contamination depth).
What additional limitations apply during contaminated RWY Ops?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- TOGA
- Prohibited ops on untreated icey RWYs
- T/O prohibited if initial climb icing is forecast/reported as severe
- RTO if A/C does not accelerate properly
- Minimum 45m of cleared/treated RWY for A380
- Snownbanks shall be limited to a height that provides protection from ingestion or damage to A/C structure
How should rwy condition PIREPS be taken?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.16 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
PIREPS to be used as guidance only
from comparable A/C type
What is the curfew/night noise policy in EK?
UAE OMA 8.1.256 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Commander shall coordinate with NCC any departure/arrival during aerodrome curfew hours
The LDA shall not be less than what value?
UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.4.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
The Factored Landing Distance
commander may reduce it to the LD in ABN situations if necessary
When shall a TO ALTN be nominated?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
When performance, operational or met conditions preclude a return to the departure AD
TO ALTN WX must be at or above minima -/+ 1 hr ETA
A380
A380 TO ALTN max distance
UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
950 nm
OEI CRZ SPD, ISA, Still Air, Actual TOW
What is the normal en-route contingency fuel? Under what conditions can it be reduced?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
5%, reducing to 3% if a Fuel En-route ALTN is avaliable
What condition makes an AD isolated?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.5 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Dest ALTN is more than 2 hours away + final reserve fuel
normal cruise consumption above DEST
When are two DEST ALTN required instead of the normal one alternate?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.6 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- WX -/+ 1hr ETA below applicable planning minima
- No MET info available
both ALTN shall be specified in the OFP
What are the instrument approach classifications as per OMA?
3 items
UAE OMA 8.1.3.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- Precision APP Proc
- App. Proc. w/ Vertical Guidance (APV)
- Non-precision APP. Proc.
What do precision approaches include?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.2.1 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
- ILS
- MLS
- GLS
- PAR
- GNSS using SBAS*
*WAAS/EGNOS/GAGAN etc..
Is EK authorized to conduct CAT I LTS or CAT II OTS?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.2.1 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
No
What is an APV procedure?
APP Proc w/ Vertical Guidance
UAE OMA 8.1.3.2.2 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Instrument App. which utilizes lateral and vertical that does not meet ICAO requirements for precision app procedures
e.g. RNP with LNAV/VNAV
What defines a NPA? What consideration is given when conducting it
UAE OMA 8.1.3.2.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Instrument app that utilized lateral but not vertical guidance. It should be flown as CDFA
CDFA means no level off required between FAF and flare
What are the DEST planning minima for CAT I/II/III, APV and NPA?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
WX is at or above Applicable landing minima (RVR or visibility)
ETA -/+ 1 hour
What are the DEST ALTN/Fuel ERA/Isol AD planning minima for CAT I/II/III, APV and NPA?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
WX at or above Planning Minima
* CAT II/III = CAT 1 (RVR)
* CAT I = NPA (RVR and ceiling*)
* APV & NPA = NPA minima+ 200ft/1000m (RVR and ceiling)
ETA -/+ 1 hour
Ceiling shall be at or above MDH
What are the TO ALTN planning minima ?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
WX at or above applicable landing minima
ETA -/+ 1 hour
Which RVR zone values are controlling for CAT I, NPA and APV ops?
UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Touchdown zone RVR or VIS relevant
RVR is only authorized with VIS below 800m
What is the In-Flight minima in all other cases for CAT I/II/III NPA APV?
applicable to DEST, DEST ALTN, TO ALTN, ISOL ALTN, ERA
UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Applicable landing minima (RVR for CAT 2/3 and RVR or VIS for CAT 1 APV and NPA.
Can the commander apply higher minima than stipulated on the Lido chart?
UAE OMA 8.1.5 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Yes, if deemed necessary
In the case of conducting a Visual Approach, what are the applicable planning and in-flight minima?
UAE OMA 8.1.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
VMC
Define VMC as per Lido Route Manual
considering A-E Airspace
LIDO GEN 1.5.2.7.3 20-Jul-2023
- Distance from cloud 1500m Horizontally, 1000’ vertically
- Below 10,000’ AMSL or 1000’ above terrain whichever is higher: 5km VIS
- At and above 10,000’ AMSL: 8km VIS
What is the approach category of the A380?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
C (D in case off 65/7 footnote)
In case of no MET report is available, can the commander commence T/O?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Yes, if the commander can determine that the RVR/VIS along the T/O RWY is at or above minima
Under what RVR shall LVP be in force?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
when RVR is less than and not including 400m
What are the applicable minima and considerations for CAT I/II/III Precision Procedures?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.1 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
As per the table
What are the required visual references at MDA/DA for CAT I NPA and APV?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
At least one element of the ALS, RWY lights or RWY threshold/touchdown markings or PAPI/VASI
What are the required visual references at DH for CAT II?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- A Lateral segment of the ALS or TDZL barrette; and
- 3 consecutive lights of any ALS CL/RWY lights element
any combination of above attained and maintained
What are the required visual references at DH for CAT IIIA?
15-Jul-2021 Rev 22UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
3 consecutive lights of any ALS CL/RWY lights element e.g. TDZL, RCLL, REL,
any combination of above attained and maintained
What are the required visual references at DH for CAT IIIB With DH?
15-Jul-2021 Rev 22UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
one RCLL
attained and maintained
What are the required visual references at DH for CAT IIIB With DH?
15-Jul-2021 Rev 22UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
No requirement
When shall CMV never be used?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.4 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
LIDO Route Manual 1.7.3.4.6.1.3
- Determining T/O Minima,
- any RVR minima < 800m, or
- When RVR is reported
- When both V and R minima are stipulated on the IAP as pictured(LIDO)
What is the CMV/RVR multiplier during Day/Night with HIALS?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.4 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
- Day: CMV=VIS x1.5
- Night CMV=VISx2.0
What is the CMV/RVR multiplier during Day/Night with non high intensity approach and runway lighting?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.4 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
- Day CMV=VISx1.0
- Night CMV=VISx1.5
What is the CMV/RVR multiplier during Day/Night with no lighting?
UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.4 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Only allowed in Daytime. x1.0
Considering DEST, DEST ALTN, ERA
How would you regard the TREND “BECMG AT” considering deterioration and improvement?
UAE OMA 8.1.6.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Considered at the start of the change including mean wind but gusts may be disregarded
ETA -/+ 1 Hour
Considering DEST, DEST ALTN, ERA
How would you regard the TREND “BECMG/BECMG FM or TL/BECMG FM…TL” considering deterioration and improvement?
UAE OMA 8.1.6.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- Deterioration: at start
- Improvement: at end
ETA -/+ 1 Hour
including mean wind but gusts may be disregarded
Considering DEST, DEST ALTN, ERA
How would you regard the TREND “TEMPO, TEMPO FM, TEMPO TL, TL PROB 30/40” considering deterioration and improvement?
UAE OMA 8.1.6.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- Transient deterioration and any improvement: Not Applicable
- Persistent conditions deterioration: Applicable with mean wind excluding gusts
ETA -/+ 1 Hour
persistent such as HZ, BR, FG, DU, SS, Continuous precipitation
Considering DEST, DEST ALTN, ERA
How would you regard the TREND “PROB TEMPO” considering deterioration and improvement?
UAE OMA 8.1.6.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
May be disregarded
What does Contingency Fuel consider?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.11 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- Deviations of an individual A/C from expected consumption data
- Deviations from forecast met conditions
- Deviations from planned routings and/or cruising levels
What does Taxi fuel consider?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.11 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Fuel expected to be used prior to T/O including APU consumption
What should the contingency fuel amount be?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.11 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
The higher of:
* 5% of Trip fuel (3% in case of a fuel suitable ERA), or
* 5 min holding at 1500 above destination at holding speed in ISA
What does EK consider when determining the minimum alternate fuel?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.1.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Cost Index 0 and 60nm (track miles)
What ALTN fuel should be carried in case of 2 DEST ALTN being required?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.1.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Fuel sufficient for the DEST ALTN that requires the most ALTN fuel
How is the Final Reserve Fuel determined?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.1.5 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
30 min 1500’ AAL at holding speed at the estimated mass over the DEST ALTN
When is ADDNL Fuel required?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.1.6 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
When the MIN required Fuel according to 8.1.7.2 cannot cater for the fuel required in case of an inflight diversion due depressurization/engine fail occuring at the most critical point en route inclusive of 15 minute hold at 1500’ and an approach and landing at the ERA.
also for tankering, wx, notams
What is the minimum fuel required as per the Basic Procedure? And until when is it applicable?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- Taxi
- Trip
- Cont 3.0/5.0
- ALTN
- FRSV
- ADDNL
- Extra (by commander)
applicable till refueling is done and bowser released
What is Emirate’s policy regarding minimum amount of fuel to be carried?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Carry the minimum fuel required corrected for ZFW changes shown on the ACARS preliminary loadsheet
What is the Reduced Contingency Fuel Procedure? (RCF)
UAE OMA 8.1.7.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
When planning a flight with Decision Points (DP) en route. The minumum fuel is the same as in the basic procedure except for the contingency. (Basically chopping up the trip from one leg to multiple intermediate legs as not to carry contingency based on the entire trip leg).
The contingency should be the greater of 5% of the fuel consumption from the DP to the DEST, 3% of the fuel from the DP to the ERA
What is the ISOL AD min fuel procedure? Any additional considerations
UAE OMA 8.1.7.4 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
Same as Basic Procedure except that ADDNL is minimum of 2 hours inclusive of FRSV at normal CRZ consumption.
A point of safe return (PSR) will be depicted and a two hours before PSR a recalculated PSR shall be performed by Dispatch and relayed to the crew.
What is the min fuel in case of “In-Flight Replanning Procedure?”
NCC redirection due to commercial interests
UAE OMA 8.1.7.5 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
- Trip for remainder of the flight
- Contingency (5 or 3 % remainder of the trip fuel)
- ALTN
- FRSV
- ADDNL (if Required)
- Extra (by Commander)
What is the EK policy of how much fuel to tanker? Can a commander deviate from it?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.6 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
lesser of MLW/RLW - 1%.
Yes a commander may carry up to MLW/RLW or consider carrying less due to rwy conditions.
based on EZFW
UPDATED
What consideration is there to tankering with cold soaked fuel on the A380?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.6.1 Flight Ops Update 516
Should not plan to arrive with > 25T Fuel when:
- FT> 4hrs: is FSCT OAT at DEST ≥ 20ºC or,
- 2hrs < FT < 4hrs: FCST OAT ≥ 15ºC and,
- FSCT precipitation or condensation (BR or HZ excluded)
avoiding unnecessary cost for de-icing
This is only a dispatch requirement and not applicable in-flight
When does the restriction on “Fuel Tankering with Cold Soaked Fuel” not apply?
UAE OMA 8.1.7.6.1 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
- In-flight
- Operational reasons (lack of fuel at DEST)
- Scheduled ground time exceeds 12 hours
Can the commander accept a corrected loadsheet after doors are closed and before departure for gross errors?
UAE OMA 8.1.8.6 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
Yes
When using ACARS loadsheet, are manual crew signatures required?
UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.1 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
No. The commander shall accept or reject via datalink using their staff number. Unless data link becomes unserviceable or it is requested by the ground staff.
What is the policy if the maximum allowable LMC is exceeded?
UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
A new loadsheet shall be prepared
What baggage weight shall be used if the actual baggage weight is not available during an LMC?
UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
20 kg
What are the limitations of an LMC?
any other considerations?
UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
- Indivisual or total LMC shall be 500 kg or less
- maximum weights not exceeded
- Loading limits not exceeded
Captain shall conduct T/O performance calculation with ATOW/CG as needed
What are the pilots responsibilities in regards to the ATS FPL?
Air Traffic Services FPL
UAE OMA 8.1.8.9 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
- Compared with OFP for differences
- Notify Dispatch if an anticipated delay of 30 min or more as to update ATS FPL
- Close an ATS FPL upon landing in exceptional circumstances due to proc. or lack or fascilities
After accepting the OFP, what is the minimum entry that shall be recorded before submitting the master copy back to EK?
UAE OMA 8.1.10 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
The entire first page and the ETA (or revised ETA) and ATA for significant waypoints and comply with the in flight fuel check requirement as per OM-C
What is the validity of the daily maintenance check?
UAE OMA 8.1.11.2.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
48 hours
should be valid until planned arrival at next station
In regards to the list of the documents that shall be carried on board, what should the crew consider in the case of the theft or loss of any of those documents?
UAE OMA 8.1.12.1 14-Jul-2021 Rev 24
Advise NCC in case of missing documents. Operation is permitted to continue to a destination where replacements can be provided
What is the list of valid documents that shall be carried by flight crew?
UAE OMA 8.1.12.2 14-Jul-2021 Rev 24
- FCL
- Medical
- Passport with approproate visa
- Certificate of vaccination
- Company ID
- UAE E-Gate card
in case of document loss at outstation NCC can coordinate GCAA approval for crew to operate back
What is least thing flight crew shall review during flight preparation?
UAE OMA 8.1.13 14-Jul-2021 Rev 24
- OFP
- WX and NOTAMS (*)
- Relevant SCB, FCI, ACIs
- Documents carried by crew
- Augmented flight crew rest strategy
(*)WX and NOTAMS of DEP,DEST, DEST ALTN, AND ERA’s for the first hour
After the review, an interactive threat-based briefing including mitigation shall be conducted
What is the policy for A380 fuel LMC?
UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
Not permitted