Chapter 11 - Landing

Question 1

Do not initiate a landing whenever peak wind values exceed ___ kts

Answer 1

50 knots

Question 2

If visibility is less than 3/4 mile or RVR less than 4000 feet then maximum crosswind component is ___ kts

Answer 2

15 knots

Question 3

What conditions make a runway unfit for landing?

Answer 3

-pools of water (more than 1/2 inch)
-wet snow or slush (more than 1/2 inch)
-chunks of hardened snow or ice
-braking action nil is reported

Question 4

When is land and hold short operations prohibited?

Answer 4

Weather
-tailwind component 3 knots or greater
-ceiling and visibility are less than 1500 feet and 5 miles (1000 feet and 3 miles with PAPI or VASI)
-wind shear reported within last 20 minutes

Runway is wet or contaminated

Aircraft
-any MEL/CDL item require a weight penalty
-any inoperative aircraft stopping equipment

Question 5

Is an overweight landing considered an emergency situation?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Avoid jettisoning fuel below what altitude.

Answer 6

5000 ft agl