Chapter 4 - Operating Procedures Flashcards
1
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Who is responsible for preflight?
A
The PIC
2
Q
When should a ‘Safety and Power Up’ checklists be performed?
A
First flight of the day
Or a power down is required
3
Q
During safety and power up checklist, what documents should be onboard the aircraft?
A
AFM* QRH QRC* QRH* Aircraft Checklist * MEL / NEF Registration Certificate * Airworthiness Certificate * FMS User’s Handbook Fleet Radio License *
4
Q
During safety and power up checklist, what documents should be in the maintenance can?
A
M-74 Security Log DMI Placards Aircraft Flight Log * Aircraft Maintenance Log * Deferred Maintenance Item (DMI) Log*
5
Q
When should a cold weather preflight be conducted?
A
- The OAT is 5°C or less, or
- The wing fuel temperature is 0°C or less, or
- Atmospheric conditions conducive to icing exist, or
- The aircraft has remained overnight and may have frozen contaminants due to exposure to frost or precipitation, which could involve the entire airframe, or
- On any through ight where residual ice from the inbound ight may have accumulated on airframe surfaces or components, or
- Cold soak ice is suspected in the fuel tank area.
6
Q
How much frost can be on the top of the wing?
A
It must be free of frost
7
Q
How much frost can be on the bottom of the wing?
A
3mm (1/8 inch”)
8
Q
How should nose wheel steering be set for push back?
A
Nose wheel steering should be OFF
9
Q
How long should the engines be allowed to warm up?
A
2 minutes.
Taxi time can be included
10
Q
How long should you wait after N2 stabilization to shut down APU?
A
30 seconds
11
Q
Who can start the aircraft if it is moving?
A
The first officer
12
Q
What must be set if the captain is going to start the engine?
A
The parking brake
13
Q
Can you do a bleed air start on an active taxi way?
A
Yes. Be cautious of jet blast
14
Q
What is the procedure if no oil pressure is indicated by idle RPM?
A
An immediate shut down
15
Q
Can you start the engines at the jet way?
A
Only number 2 engine
16
Q
When must an engine start be manually aborted?
A
- No positive oil pressure indication within 10 seconds after N2 speed starts to increase
- During engine start with a tailwind, when a positive increase of N1 is not indicated before starter cutout (50% N2). In this case, the airplane is repositioned prior to engine start to minimize tailwind effects.
- No ITT indication within 30 seconds of engine start
- ITT exceeds start limit (815°C - Hot)
- When oil pressure stabilizes below the engine limits
- N1 and/or N2 failing to accelerate to stable idle speed (hung start)
- An intermittent electrical pneumatic or starter malfunction occurs before the starter disengagement
17
Q
How should you do a flight control check with one engine?
A
Check one control at a time to avoid no dispatch message
18
Q
What needs to be done prior to taxi?
A
Clear left and right
Both flight deck crewmembers have the Airport Diagram chart available for reference
Complex taxi instructions are written down
Challenge and response are used by the ight deck crew when con rming taxi instructions
The entire Before Takeoff Checklist is completed prior to initiating a back-taxi on the runway to be used for takeoff
19
Q
What’s maximum taxi speed on a straight away
A
30kts
20
Q
What is the maximum taxi speed for a straight wet taxiway?
A
10 kts
21
Q
What’s the max taxi speed for a wet turn?
A
5kts
22
Q
What’s the max taxi speed for a dry turn?
A
10 kts
23
Q
What precent N1 should you try to stay below during taxi?
A
40%
24
Q
Single engine taxi is conducted for all operations except:
A
Ramp/Taxiway surface contamination
Maneuvering room in the ramp/gate area is marginal
Taxi time to/from a runway is expected to be < 5 minutes
Airport-special regulations prohibit single-engine taxi
Risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment
25
What should be done if the flaps / slats are left up during taxi?
Complete ‘After Start Checklist’
26
Who verbally confirms the runway?
The captain
27
What is the purpose of ‘80kts call out?’
Incapacitation check and airspeed cross - check.
28
When are flex thrust takeoffs prohibited?
Takeoff on contaminated runways
Reported or forecast windshear
When a special departure procedure specifics full thrust for takeoff
29
When should the landing gear selector be selected up?
After liftoff when positive rate of climb is established
30
What are the takeoff actions and call outs for PF on the runway?
Advance thrust levers to 40% N1 to allow engines to stabilize
Advance thrust levers toward TO/GA
Ensure AT has engage
Advance TLs to TO/GA before 60kt
“Check Thrust”
31
What are the actions and call outs for the PM with the airplane on the runway?
Verify N1 has reached the target
ATTCS is green and engine parameters are normal
“Thrust Checked”
32
What are the PM callouts when the airplane passes 80 KIAS?
“Eighty Knots”
33
What are the PF callouts when the airplane passes 80 KIAS?
“Checked”
34
What are the callouts for the PM as the airplane passes V1 and VR?
“V1”
“Rotate”
35
What are the actions and callouts for PM/PF at positive rate of climb?
Verify positive rate of climb
“Positive Rate”
———— PF —————-
Confirms positive rate of climb
“Gear up”
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“Gear up”
Position gear lever up
36
What are the callouts and actions for PF and PM at 400ft AGL?
——————PF——————-
“Heading” or “NAV”
——————PM——————
Select or verify lateral mode
37
What are the actions and callouts at acceleration altitude for PF and PM?
—————-PF—————-
“Climb sequence, after takeoff checklist”
—————PM—————
Select VNAV and FMS speeds
Retract flaps on schedule
When flaps are at zero, accomplish the AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST
“After takeoff checklist complete”
Select CLB 1
38
Are there any special procedures for crosswind takeoff?
No.
39
Can you takeoff with frost adhering to any surface?
No, takeoff is prohibited
40
What is the procedure for a takeoff in icing conditions?
Takeoff must be set to 54% N1 and held at that thrust level for 30 seconds or until fan vibration level returns to normal
41
What speed should an RTO be initiated prior to?
V1
42
What is the risk of RTO above V1?
Runway overrun
43
Who’s decision is it to initiate the RTO?
The captain
44
What are the actions and callouts for a decision to reject the takeoff?
First pilot noticing the condition identifies and announces it.
PF: “Reject” or “ Reject my controls”
Captain: Reduce thrust levers to idle, disconnect AT, and apply reverse thrust
Verify or apply max braking
Use reverse thrust as necessary
Smoothly return thrust levers to idle
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FO: Monitor airplane
Verify reverse thrust
Cancel any aural warnings
“60 Knots”
Advise ATC
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45
What is the rejected takeoff action and callouts when the airplane is stopped?
Captain: Set parking break, communicate with FA’s and PAX
Request appropriate checklist
FO: Perform checklist
46
What considerations should lead to a tail strike?
Improper stabilizer trim
Improper rotation speed
Excessive Rotation Rate
47
During Close-In Turns Takeoff, when should you turn?
At V2+10 KIAS
48
During Close-In Turns Takeoff, when should you retract the flaps?
When the turn is completed
49
What should you do if you suspect windshear during takeoff?
Use max takeoff thrust (T/O 1 w/ no reduction)
Select flaps 1 (unless other considerations)
Increase airspeed or V2
Use longest runway with lowest windshear
Turn on radar using the FSBY OVRD
Monitor airspeed trend during takeoff
Develop an awareness of normal airspeed attitude and vertical speed
50
What should the flight crew due when windshear warning is encountered?
Advance thrust levers to MAX
Follow flight director
Do not change flaps or landing gear
Reduce thrust to climb power and retract landing gear and slats/flaps when the airplane is out of windshear condition
51
What callouts should be made during windshear?
PM “Climbing _____”
52
What are some ways to recognize and engine failure:
Airplane heading change
———Engine Failure———
EICAS indicates FAIL in amber on N1
Oil pressure indication turns red
———Engine Seizes———
EICAS N1 indicates 0
———Engine Separation—
EICAS indicates amber dashes
Thrust rating mode disappears
———Engine Fire————-
EICAS indicates FIRE in red on ITT
Fire handle illuminates
53
What should you do if there is an engine failure prior to V1?
RTO
54
What should be done if there is an engine failure above V1?
Maintain directional control with the rudder
Check max thrust on EICAS
55
What should you do if there is if there is an engine failure below V2?
Pitch for V2
56
What should you do if there is an engine failure between V2 and V2+10 KTS?
Pitch for present speed?
57
What should you do if there is an engine failure above V2+ 10 KTS?
Pitch for V2+ 10 KTS
58
How long can you use max takeoff thrust?
10 minutes
59
For one engine inoperative what is the bank angle limit at V2?
15
60
For one engine inoperative what is the bank angle limit at V2 + 5 KTS?
20
61
For one engine inoperative what is the bank angle limit at V2+ 10 KTS?
25
62
What are the actions and callouts for an engine failure for PF and PM?
Pilot noticing the condition announces the malfunction
————-Before VR———————
PF: Control the airplane using rudder
“Check Thrust”
PM: Cancel aural warnings
Verify TO-X RSV thrust active on operating engine. (If not, puts thrust levers to MAX)
“Thrust Checked”
————At VR—————————
PM: “Rotate”
PF: Rotate to appropriate pitch
———Positive Rate of Climb——
PM: Verify positive rate of climb
“Positive rate”
PF: Confirm positive rate of climb
“Gear up”
PM: “Gear up”
Moves landing gear handle up
PF: Climb at V2 to V2+10
PM: Monitor speed and altitude
63
If you arrive to an aircraft that is already powered up, should you preform the ‘Safety and Power Up’ checklist.
No, you only need to test the fire protection system
64
Who can preform the Safety and Power Up Checklist?
A Read-Do checklist preformed by the CA or the FO.
65
Per the Safety and Power Up Checklist, what should be the minimum battery voltage for normal operations?
22.5 Volts
66
Per the Safety and Power Up Checklist, what screens should turn of after setting BATT 1 ON and BATT AUTO?
Screens 2 and 3
CA MFD and EICAS
67
Per Safety and Power Up Checklist, what areas have fire detection and protection?
Engine 1 and 2
APU
FWD and AFT Cargo
Lavs
68
Per the Safety and Power Up Checklist, what are the need to know items on the HOT BATTERY BUS?
Engine 1A fire extinguisher
Engine 2A fire extinguisher
Panel Refuel 3
69
Per the Safety and Power Up Checklist, what should you do if the voltage reads 21.9 after powering on the BATT?
Check the battery charging table in the SOPM
70
Per the Safety and Power Up Checklist, what should you do if the battery voltage is 19.5?
Call Mx
71
Per the Safety and Power Up Checklist, what items are you checking during the fire extinguisher system test?
65222
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6 lights on overhead
5 EICAS messages
2 FIRE ITT
2 Master Warnings
2 Aural Alerts
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72
Per the Safety and Power Up Checklist, what are the 6 over head lights during the fire extinguisher panel check?
2 fire handles
2 cargo
2 APU
73
What should you do after establishing power?
Turn on the Nav lights
74
What is the priority of checklist?
MEAN
Memory
Emergency (QRC QRH)
Abnormal
Normal
75
When can you depart with a cyan crew advisory?
1. Properly differed
2. Flight crew has taken action
3. Dispatched with MEL
4. Expected
76
When should the originating flow be accomplished?
FFOD
New crew
FFOD
77
How can you confirm the airplane is ready for push back?
EICAS: STEER OFF
Parking brake off
Ramp has green light
78
When is the latest you can do a cross bleed start?
Two minutes prior to full thrust
79
What reasons may the after start checklist be delayed?
If de icing is required
80
Where are the flaps checked on the after start checklist?
EICAS and control
81
What can we do if the APU is accidentally turned off and ESC OFF is required for takeoff?
Turn the APU back ON within 1 minute
82
What should you do if ECS OFF is required for takeoff?
Ensure APU is on for takeoff
83
If you are planning on being de-iced prior to takeoff, what are the considerations for after start checklist?
Refer to de-ice flips for the after start checklist
84
What is the maximum tailwind
15 KTS
85
After the PM verifies positive rate what should the PF do?
“Gear up”
86
When is flex takeoff prohibited?
Windshear and icing
87
Slats and flaps indicate zero after takeoff, how does the PM activate max thrust climb
TRS > CLB-1
88
What light do you turn off at 10,000?
Everything below the taxi line
89
Which pilot should operate the MCDU in a sterile cockpit?
PM ground to 10,000 and 18,000 to ground
90
What should you always do after reaching TOC?
Compare fuel on board with ACARS and Release
91
What is the primary emphasis of a stall recovery
Reduce the AOA and regain normal flight
92
What are the turbulence penetration speeds?
250 below 10,000 ft
| 270 above 10,000 ft
93
When is the before landing checklist called for?
When landing flaps are selected
94
What could cause a tail strike on landing?
Improper flare
95
What is the takeoff procedure for a 8 KTS tailwind?
Up to 10KTS
Line up (brakes or no brakes)
Advance N1 to 40%
TOGA after engines stabilize at 40%
96
What is the takeoff procedure for a 15 KTS tailwind?
11-15KTS
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Line up and apply brakes
AT disarmed advance N1 to 60%
After engine stabilizes release brakes
Arm AT
Advance thrust levers to TOGA before 60 KTS
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97
When do you need to set minimums to RA?
When doing a CAT II approach
98
What is the correct approach mode for CAT II approaches?
APPR2
99
What items will cause an AMBER APPR1 ONLY annunciation to appear?
No valid radar altitude displayed
Airplane no longer APPR2 capable
Flight deck crew selects flaps position other than 5 below 800’
EICAS message “SLAT-FLAP LEVER DISAG”
Either minimums selected readouts change from RA to BARO
100
For a CATII approach, what is the lowest altitude you can have the autopilot engaged to?
50 feet
101
What are the lowest authorized minima for CATII approaches?
1200 RVR and 100 feet
102
How many RADAR Altimeters are required for a CATII?
1
103
When is a Radar Altimeter test required?
If there is only one RA available for a CAT II approach
104
Can you hand fly CATII approaches?
No, it’s prohibited
105
What should the landing flaps be set to for a CATII approach?
Flaps 5
106
Can we substitute the inner marker for minimums on a CATII approach?
No
107
What should you do if you suspect a HARDOVER or a SLOWOVER on a CATII ILS?
Autopilot...disengage
| Missed Approach Procedure... Perform as required
108
What should you do if the autopilot disengages prior to the FAF on a CATII approach?
Engage it
| If the autopilot disengages again, preform a missed approach
109
What should you do if the autopilot disengages after the FAF?
Missed approach
110
What is the procedure for excessive deviation warning above 200 feet during a CATII approach?
Monitor the airplane to ensure it is returning to course
If not returned to course by 200 feet discontinue the approach
111
Below 500 feet RA when is a missed approach mandatory?
1/3 dot on LOC
| 1 dot on GS
112
If the weather is below minimums on a CATII ILS, can you do the approach?
No a missed approach is mandatory
113
If Battery 1 is showing 22.5 volts and Battery 2 indicates 21.4 volts, what action must the pilots take?
Voltage less than 22.5v and greater than 21.0v: Recharge the batteries prior to takeoff through any AC
source, including the engines during taxi. (SOPM 4-1.8)
