Ch4: Non-normal Procedures

Question 1

There are three defined phases of operation that affect the application of the
DDG/MEL in the event of equipment failure.
(1) Prior to Despatch
(2) After Despatch and Prior to Take-off
(3)After Take-off

Answer 1

(1) The DDG/MEL shall be applied.
(2) Following any appropriate QRH action, the DDG/MEL shall be consulted. If the
DDG/MEL conflicts with the QRH, the QRH takes precedence.
(3)Following any appropriate QRH action, the DDG/MEL should be consulted to assess the impact of equipment failure on subsequent despatch.

Question 2

Minimum action altitude?

Answer 2

the higher of the altitude at which the aircraft is in controlled flight or 400 ft AAL

Question 3

In-flight restart of an engine intentionally shut down should only be attempted if the
PIC considers the action to be necessary to ___________ .

Answer 3

preserve the safety of the aircraft.

Question 4

Landing a company aircraft above the maximum structural landing weight, without
jettisoning or burning fuel, is permitted in the following situations (4):

Answer 4

● when directed by a checklist to land at the nearest suitable airfield
● when the captain has reason to doubt the continued airworthiness of the aircraft
● when any condition exists where an expeditious landing would reduce the
exposure to any hazard that could degrade or compromise safety
● when serious illness or accident to crew or passengers requires immediate
medical attention.

Question 5

Prior to commencing an overweight landing flight crew shall consider (5):

Answer 5

● the runway and weather conditions
● aircraft performance
● manoeuvring speeds
● flap-extension speeds
● tyre-speed limits.

Question 6

________ shall not be used for landing above the maximum structural landing weight .

Answer 6

Autoland

Question 7

In close proximity to other traffic, consideration should be given to reducing vertical rate in the last ______ ft prior to level-off.

Answer 7

1,000