Command Upgrade (SOPs) Flashcards
Below what visibility is the PIC required to fly the aircraft?
Take off - Visibility less than 800m
Landing - Visibility less than 1,000m
What are the limitations on First Officers with less than 200 hours on type?
- The aerodrome is Category A or B
- Weather above alternate minima
- Runway not contaminated
- Crosswind not above 50% of airplane limits
- Windshear not reported in vicinity
N.b - It is the First Officers responsibility to notify the captain at the commencement of the duty that they fall into this category.
What are the command practice requirements?
- The PIC & FO must be clear of ant pairing limitations
- Neither crew member should be in managed poor performance.
- FO can only log command practice while PF.
When must the full safety harness be worn?
-Effectively at all times below 10,000ft
- Turbulent conditions
- Emergency
- When one pilot vacates their seat.
When must supplemental oxygen be used?
Any time the cabin is above 10,000ft
Which CBs must we not reset?
The fuel pump CBs
What is the circuit breaker policy?
- Resetting tripped CB’s is not recommended unless the situation resulting from the trip has a significant effect on safety.
If a circuit breaker does need to be reset what is the policy?
- The tripped CB may be reset once.
- It may be reset after a short cooling off period of about 2 minutes.
Is there any paperwork required after a circuit breaker reset?
Yes, a tech log must be raised.
What does a circuit breaker with a blue top indicate?
A circuit breaker that may be pulled in accordance with a QRH procedure.
When is the only time below transition it is permissible for the landing lights to be off?
In unusual weather conditions such as fog where the lights may inhibit forward vision.
Are flight crew permitted to re-lamp warning and annunciator lights?
Only lights that are not push switches. If the light is a push switch it must be relamped by an engineer.
Where do you find the format for an operational debrief?
The SOPs. (APPROACH)
How long must the flight be to be given refreshments to the flight deck?
60 minutes. If the flight is shorter than this the refreshments must be given on the ground.
When must a fatigue report be submitted?
Any time a lack of alertness has been identified as a threat.
What principal does Air NZ use to operate automation?
VVM
Verbalise
Verify
Monitor
Below what altitude must the PM be the one to operate the FMS?
10,000ft
Who is primarily responsible for the disposition of navaids?
The PF is generally responsible, however during times of low workload either pilot may tune navaids.
From what altitude must one pilot have terrain displayed on the EHSI?
Below transition.
What is MSAW?
Minimum Safe Altitude Warning. It is a warning generated by ATC to Pilots.
When must a reasonableness check take place on an ILS?
On GS intercept.
When must PEDs be turned off?
Prior to the pre flight prep phase. They shall remain off until the shut down drills are complete.