Command Assessment Questions Flashcards
When do we not need a
Destination Alternate?
OMA 8.1.2.2.2.4
- Flight < 6 hours
- Vis 5 km +
- Ceiling 2,000 feet, or Circling + 500 feet if greater
- Two Separate Runways
When can we consider
Runways to be separated?
OMA 8.1.2.2.2.4
- Separate Approach Procedures based on Separate Approach Aids
- If they cross a blockage on one does not prevent the planned operation on the other.
When do we require two
destination alternates?
OMA 8.1.2.2.2.3
- If desination weather is unavailable.
- If destination is below planning minima for ETA +/- 1 hour.
- Landing not assured at destination as landing depends on:
- Specific Wind Component, or,
- Runway State.
When planning for an alternate,
the TAF indicates in a PROB/TEMPO
that the weather will be below limits.
Can this alternate be used?
YES
PROB/TEMPO can be disregarded
What is the planning minima
for a
Take-off Alternate?
- At or above the minima for the expected instrument approach.
- Any limitation related to:
- One Engine Inop, or
- Dispatch under MEL
Shall be taken into consideration
Within what distance must a
Take-off alternate be?
- 1 hour still air flight time at 1 eng inop crz speed.
- 320 nm
Within what distance must a cruise alternate be?
- A319 - 380 nm
- A320 - 400 nm
What is the planning minima
for a destination alternate
if only a NPA
is available?
- MDA + 200 feet
- RVR + 1,000 m
How long is a TEMPO forecast
expected to last?
- Individually less than one hour each episode.
- In aggreagate less than half of the period specified.
How much extra fuel should be
carried for LVPs?
- Half an hour
- About 1,000 kg
What is Final Reserve Fuel?
- 30 minutes holding fuel
- 1,500 feet above Destination Alternate
- ISA Conditions
- Expected Weight overhead the Destination Alternate Aerodrome.
If planning to tanker maximum fuel,
what are the maximum lnding weight
considerations to base your tanker
figure around?
MLW - (1% OF MLW)
- A320 LW = MLW - 660 kg = 65,340 kg
- A319 LW = MLW - 610 kg = 60,390 kg
When should you not tanker fuel?
- When you expect to land on a contaminated or slippery runway.
- When you expect to land on a performance limited runway.
What is contingency fuel?
- 5% of trip fuel, or
- 5 minutes holding
- 1,500 feet
- above destination aerodrome
- ISA conditions.
What is contingency fuel for?
- Unforseen circumstances:
- Unfavourable FL
- Unfavourable Track
- Unfavourable Unforecast Wind
What is the minimum RFF category for
Departure, Destination &
Alternates?
- Departure/Destination:
- 4 (Temp Downgrade < 72 hours)
- Alternates:
- Non-UK: 4
- UK : 5
When can we continue to fly to destination knowing
that we will get there below CNR?
- Landing Assured at Destination
- EAT or Maximum Delay Known
What are the RVSM requirements
with regard to aircraft equipment.
- 2 ADRs
- 2 PFDs
- 1 AP
- 1 FCU
- 1 FWC
- 1 Transponder with Mode S
Primary altimeters must agree within 200 feet prior to & during RVSM flight.
What are the limitations of
LMCs when
applied to an easyJet
Loadsheet?
New Loadsheet required if:
- +10 or -20 Pax
New Perf Calculation if:
- Positive LMC & TOGA take-off planned
- Positive LMC >250 kg
MACTOW changed by >2%.
What is the minimum
oil quantity?
9.5 quarts + 0.5 quart per hour of expected flight.
Fuel Planning:
What is the fuel usage associated with
Engine Anti-Ice?
- 1 kg/min
- 2 kg/min in the hold
Fuel Planning:
What is the fuel usage associated with
Engine + Wing Anti-Ice?
- 2 kg/min
- 3 kg/min in the hold
Fuel Planning:
What is the fuel usage associated with
Taxiing:
Single Engine & Two Engine Taxi?
- Single Engine: 7 kg/min
- Two Engines: 10 kg/min.
Fuel Planning:
What is the fuel usage associated with
APU usage?
- 2 kg/min ( 120 kg/ hour )
Fuel Planning:
What are the adjustements to be applied
to the OFP fuel
at the planning stage for
increased or reduced mileage?
- Reduction of mileage: 4 kg/nm
- Increase in mileage: 5 kg/nm
When does positioning count as a sector?
- If positioning within an FDP containing a split duty.
- Unless it is at the end of the FDP then it doesn’t count as a sector.
When can we extend an FDP as part of a split duty?
- Two or more sectors separated by a period of time less than a minimum rest period.
- < 3 hours rest: Max extension is NIL
- 3 to 10 hours rest: Max extension is half of the consecutive hours of rest taken.
What are the absolute limits on flying hours?
- 28 consecutive days: 100 hours
- 1 year: 900 hours
What are the maximum duty hours?
- 7 Consecutive Days: 55 hours
- (Can be extended to 60 hours due to unforseen delays.)
- 14 Consecutive Days: 95 hours
- 28 Consecutive Days: 190 hours
How many hours can you go into
discretion to extend an FDP?
- 2 Hours
- 3 hours immediately prior to final sector or on a single sector day.
When must a discretion report be filed?
- Discretion > 2 hours
- Reduced rest > 1 hour
- Exceedance of Cumulative Limits on Flying.
By how much can you reduce a rest period?
- Home Base:
- Maximum 1 hour, but
- Not less than 12 hours rest; Flight Deck
- Not less than 11 hours rest; Cabin Crew.
- Maximum 1 hour, but
- Away from base:
- minimum requirement is that allocated room be available for a minimum of 10 hours.
What are the First Officer
Handling Limitations?
- Maximum Cross Wind: 20 knots
- No planned tailwind for *** FO
- No Flap 3 landing for *** FO
- Unless required by an emergency procedure.
- No FO takeoff if VIS < 400m
- No Contaminated RWY
- No Windshear
- Minimum Runway width 45m
- Minimum VIS for Circling 5,000m.
What is the Procedure for reporting a
Bird Strike?
- Inform ATC at the time of the incident.
- Extra field to be completed on the SafetyNet on-line form.
When may Flex not be
used for Takeoff?
- Contaminated RWY.
- Windshear reported.
What is the minimum RVR for Takeoff?
What if you’re not LVO qualified?
What visual segment is required?
- 125m
- 150m if not LVO qulaified
- 90m visual segment required.
- This is an a/c design requirement.
- All A320 family compliant.
Is the third segment RVR required for
takeoff or landing?
- Only if relevant, i.e.;
- Less than 60 knots expected after an RTO at V1 in the takeoff case (ADS< 2/3 TODT to be certain.)
- Less than 60 knots in the Landing Roll (LDR Vs LDA should give you an indication of this.)
Do you need RVRs for takeoff in LVPs?
or, is met VIS OK?
- Yes, you need RVRs in the LVO takeoff case.
- RVR derived from a conversion from Met VIS is only allowed for LANDING & if the RVR required is >800m.
When do LVPs come into force?
- RVR < 600m
- Ceiling < 200 feet
How many Infants may be carried onboard?
- 2 per accompanying adult.
Circling Approach.
When must you disconnect the AP?
- 100 feet below the MDA.
The Dispatcher informs you that
Human Remains are being carried.
Can you Carry them?
What about Ashes?
- No.
- Unless Ashes:
- Suitable Container
- Death Certificate
- Cremation Certificate
- Hand Luggage Only.
What are the criteria for carrying
Musical Instruments?
& Specifically Cellos?
- Small musical instruments should be stowed in the overhead locker.
- Where not practical to combine musical instrument with another item of hand luggage, one small extra item allowed.
- Larger Instruments eg Cellos:
- Seat to be purchased
- Window Seat
- Not a restricted Seat
- Centre of mass < 30 cm above top of seat cushion.
- Standard weight 10 kg (subject to local assessment.)
A passenger arrives on a stretcher,
can we carry him?
No
