Chapter 8.1 - Operating Procedures Flashcards
Minimum Sector Altitudes (MSA) - what height tolerance does it give and based on what radius?
A minimum sector altitude is given on the IAC chart and is based on a tolerance of 1000 ft above terrain and obstructions within the sector distance (25 NM) rounded up to 100 ft.
Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude (MOCA)
The lowest published altitude in effect between radio fixes on VOR airways, off airway routes, or route segments which meets obstacle clearance requirements for the entire route segment.
Route MORA (Min Off-Route Altitude)
… an area extending 10 nm to either side of route centreline and including a 10 nm radius beyond the radio fix/reporting point or mileage break defining the route segment.
What RFFS category is the Boeing 737?
Category 7
Minimum acceptable aerodrom RFFS category
Two categories below aeroplane category (B737 is cat. 7)
What is the One-Engine-Inoperative cruise speed and distance?
(OM-A 8.5.1.1)
M 0.79/330 KIAS - Distance 419 NM.
Take-off alternate, one engine cruise time and distance
60 minutes and maximum 341 NM from departure aerodrome.
Final Reserve Fuel
Fuel to fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1500 feet above aerodrome elevation in standard conditions.
Fuel requirements
- Taxi Fuel
- Trip Fuel
- Contingency Fuel
- Alternate Fuel
- Final Reserve Fuel
- 15 min of Minimum additional fuel (if without destination alternate)
Fuel requirements
- Taxi Fuel
- Trip Fuel
- Contingency Fuel
- Alternate Fuel
- Final Reserve Fuel
- 15 min of Minimum additional fuel (if without destination alternate)
Minimum Additional Fuel
Holding for 15 minutes at 1500 feet above aerodrome elevation in standard conditions (only applicable when operating without a destination alternate).
Minimum Additional Fuel
Holding for 15 minutes at 1500 feet above aerodrome elevation in standard conditions (only applicable when operating without a destination alternate).
