Class A Landing

Question 1

What is the requirements for a balked climb class A

Answer 1

Min climb gradient = 3.2%

With;

• All engines running
• in landing configuration

Must consider;

• pressure altitude
• planned temperature

Plan to be within 1.13 - 1.23 Vs

Question 2

Discontinued approach climb requirements

Class A

Answer 2

2 eng 2.1%
3 eng 2.4%
4 eng 2.7%

With;

• critical engine inoperative
• remaining engines at TOGA
• landing gear retracted
• flaps approach
• approach speed but less than 1.41 Vsro
• planned pressure alt + temp

Question 3

Discontinued instrument approach requirements

Class A with decision height < 200ft

Answer 3

Min climb gradient 2.5%

Question 4

What are the requirements for assessing landing distance

Class A

Answer 4

Vref must not be less than 1.23 Vsro

No more than 50% headwind
No less than 150% tailwind

Slope if greater than 2% however no published figures for slope greater than 2%

Question 5

What are the 2 conditions for runway selection for an alternate airport

Class A

Answer 5

Isa conditions with still wind

Forecast wind

Question 6

What does a operator need to ensure if the destination airport is able to be landed at with a headwind but not with still wind

Class A

Answer 6

That 2 alternate aerodrome they are fully compliment are available for alternative

Question 7

What does the operator need to ensure if the original destination airport can be landed at with only a still wind and not forecast wind

Answer 7

That there is 1 alternate with full compliance

Question 8

What is the preferred method of stopping

Answer 8

Breaking

Question 9

What happens if max landing mass for quick turnaround is exceeded

Class a

Answer 9

Wait 53 mins then check wheel thermal plugs have not melted