Cold Weather Ops Flashcards
Taxi, takeoffs, and landings are prohibited if braking action is reported as ____ or with a current FICON with a runway CC of ____.
NIL; 0
Ref: FOM 7.20.1
If the temperature is at or below freezing and mist (BR) is reported, the appropriate ____ times are used to determine a HOT.
Freezing Fog (FZFG)
Ref: FOM 7.20.2
After takeoff in freezing precipitation, treat airframe buffet and/or unexpected pitch-up or roll as ____.
a stall indication
Ref: FOM 7.20.5
Takeoff is prohibited with ____ of wet snow*, or ____ of dry snow.
> 1/2 inch; > 4 inches
Ref: FOM 7.20.5
Deicing/anti-icing equipment is not intended to permit extended operation in other than ____ icing.
light
Ref: FOM 7.20.6
If flaps are left extended after landing due to suspected damage because of ice accumulation, ____.
contact station operations
Ref: FOM 7.20.9
If possible, avoid landing on a contaminated runway without ____ or ____.
anti-skid; reverse thrust
Ref: FOM 7.20.8
Representative aircraft surfaces are defined as ____.
the windshield wiper mechanism and the portion of the fuselage nose visible from the flight deck
Ref: FOM 7.30.5
If flaps are left extended after landing due to suspected contamination because of ice accumulation, ____.
contact station operations (no FRM code necessary)
Ref: FOM 7.20.9
If the takeoff is not initiated within the holdover time or if the Nose Check is unsatisfactory, ____.
perform a Wing Check
Ref: FOM 7.30.5
Perform a Nose Check if ____.
freezing precipitation has occurred since the aircraft was determined to be clean either via a preflight or post-deice inspection
Ref: FOM 7.30.5
(T/F) Thin hoarfrost on the upper surfaces of the fuselage are permissible provided all vents and ports are clear.
True
Ref: FOM 7.30.2
(T/F) If wing anti-ice is required for taxi out, a two engine taxi is required.
True
Ref: FM 3.50.5
If wing anti-ice is required during ground operations, taxi with engine BLEED air switches ____ and APU BLEED air switch ____ to ensure bleed air for wing anti-ice.
ON; OFF
Ref: FM 5.10.8
The Wing Check must be accomplished within ____ of the start of the takeoff roll.
5 minutes
Ref: FOM 7.30.6
____ must be turned on during the After Start Procedure when icing conditions exist or are anticipated.
Engine anti-ice, and Wing anti-ice unless the aircraft will be protected by Type II or Type IV fluid.
Ref: FM 3.60.3 and 5.10.6
Do not start or motor the engine if the engine has been cold soaked for ____ hours at ambient temperatures less than ____.
> 1; -40C
Ref: FM 5.10.6
If ambient temperature is below ____, allow the engine to idle ____ before changing thrust lever position.
-35C; 2 minutes
Ref: FM 5.10.7
If taxi route is through slush or standing water in low temperatures or if precipitation is falling with temperatures below freezing, taxi with the flaps ____.
up
Ref: FM 5.10.8
An engine run-up is recommended to minimize ice build-up when ____.
Engine anti-ice is required and the OAT is 3C or below
Ref: FM 5.10.9
For a bleeds-off takeoff, the ____ switch must be manually selected to ____ prior to reconfiguring pneumatics.
Wing anti-ice; Off
Ref: FM 5.10.10
For the first engine start of the day, if the temperature is below ____, set the Ignition Select Switch to ____.
5C; Both
Ref: FM 5.60.12
Anti-ice takeoff data is required when engine anti-ice will be on for takeoff or ____.
used prior to the engine failure acceleration height
Ref: FM 7.20.12
A reduced thrust takeoff is not permitted when the runway is ____.
contaminated with standing water, ice, slush, or snow
Ref: FM 5.10.10
If flight in moderate to severe icing conditions cannot be avoided, accomplish engine run-up on one engine at a time to a minimum of ____ at approximately ____ intervals to clear ice from fan blades and spinner.
80% N1; 15 minute
Ref: FM 5.10.14
After landing and/or if taxiing through water or slush, do not retract the flaps beyond ____.
15
Ref: FM 5.10.14
If taxi-in is delayed, engine anti-ice is required, and the OAT is ___, run-up engines to ____ at ____ intervals for approximately ____.
> /= 3C, NG 70% N1 MAX 50% N1, 30 minutes; 30 seconds
Ref: FM 5.10.14
If the ____ is running, ingestion of deicing fluid causes objectionable fumes and odors to enter the airplane.
APU
Ref: FM 5.10.17
After deicing, use of ____ during takeoff may cause smoke in the airplane.
APU bleed air
Ref: FM 5.10.16
If encountering a skid or loss of directional control when landing on a wet or slippery runway, immediately ____.
release brake pressure and reduce to reverse thrust idle
Ref: FM 5.10.26 and 5.10.28
If accumulation of ice or contaminants occurs or is suspected when operating with the flaps extended, or if landing on a runway covered with snow or slush, do not retract the flaps less than ____.
15
Ref: FM 5.10.16
