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1
Q

What is an adequate airport?

A
  • Sufficient rwy length and taxiways
  • ATC
  • Lighting
  • Weather reporting
  • One suitable approach
  • RFF
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2
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Which airports are CX aircraft allowed to fly into with regards to ACN/PCN?

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  • Any ports listed in the onboard navigation chart library
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3
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What distance is recommended to fly around a thunderstorm?

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20nm

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4
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When does a HOT begin?

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At the beginning of the anti-ice (second) treatment

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5
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What is required for an airport to be a CAT X airport?
What is required to operate into a CAT X airport?
How long is this valid for?
Which airports are CAT X airports?

A
  • May not be nominated as destination or alternate
  • Only to be used in emergency
  • Self briefing
  • No validity specified
  • Listed in Ops A
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6
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Where can you check what fuel/oil is approved?

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  • FCOM Limitations

- Ops A

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7
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What are the three preferred destination alternates for HKG during a typhoon warning?

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  • Bangkok (West/Europe)
  • Manila (South/Aus/NZ)
  • Taipei (Asia/USA/Canada)
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8
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Where does the AIRPATH start calculating fuel and distance for the alternate?

A

At the MAP

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9
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What is Type II fluid?

What color has it got?

A
  • De/Anti-icing fluid

- Colourless or pale straw

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10
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Where can I find information about PCL?

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  • Ops A

- Navtech charts

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11
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What RFF is required for enroute alternates or EDTO enroute alternates?

A

CAT 4

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12
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What is the operational halt procedure?

A
  • In event of incorrect loading of aircraft

- CLC will contact ATC/IOC to prevent aircraft from taking off

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13
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During cold weather ops a vibration during taxiing or takeoff could be caused by?

A

Flat spots on the tyres

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14
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With a FLEX takeoff, what are the QNH changes you may accept before having to recalculate the takeoff performance?

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QNH < RTOW QNH - 1mb

If pressure decreases by more than 1hPa/mb, if it increases it improves takeoff perf, no recalculation required

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15
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What minimum visibility is required for takeoff if minima has not been published in the port or state pages?

A
  • 200m (HIREDL and RCLL and RCLM)
  • 400m (HIREDL or RCLL or RCLM)
  • 800m other cases
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16
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What happens when a red thunderstorm warning is issued at the HKIA?

A
  • All ground duties suspended (inlc. pushback, refuelling,..)
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17
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What shall be done if the lower time of the HOT has been exceeded?

A
  • Pre Takeoff Contamination Inspection

- Visual inspection of aircraft from within cabin within 5min of takeoff

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18
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If the final loadsheet has not been acknowledged prior to takeoff, can the takeoff commence?

A

No

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19
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How much of the headwind and tailwind components do I need to take into account during takeoff performance calculations?

A

Not more than 50% of the headwind

Not less than 150% of the tailwind

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20
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What RFF is required for destination airports?

A

CAT 9 (may be NOTAM’d down to CAT 7)

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21
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What shall be done when the higher of the HOT has been exceeded?

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  • Pre Takeoff Contamination Check

- External inspection by ground staff within 5min of takeoff

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22
Q

At what time interval shall in-flight fuel checks be done?

A

Not exceeding 1hr time intervals

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23
Q

Can defuelled fuel be uplifted?

A
  • Yes
  • Only from CPA/KA/AHK aircraft
  • Water check completed
  • No longer than 24hrs in fuel truck
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24
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When landing on a slippery rwy with a crosswind and the aircraft starts to veer off the rwy what is the procedure to follow to regain control of the aircraft?

A
  • Release brakes
  • deselect reverse thrust
  • Steer aircraft back to centerline
  • Re-apply brakes
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25
Q

What is Type I fluid?

What color has it got?

A
  • De-icing fluid

- Orange

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26
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What is LOUT?

A
  • Lowest operational use temperature

- Lowest temperature in which specific de/anti-icing fluid may be used

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27
Q

If there are multiple unserviceabilities in the MEL, can the flight depart?

A
  • Yes, but the commander shall ensure that each system does not affect each other
  • He shall also ensure the flight can be conducted safely without excessive crew workload
  • In-flight failures shall be taken into account
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28
Q

If precipitation is intermittent, how does this affect the HOT?

A

It doesn’t as the HOT clock may not be stopped and restarted.

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29
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What do alternating green and yellow lights mean on the rwy?

A

They indicate the next taxiway exit

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30
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At what distance from the end of the runway do the RCLL turn alternating white/red?
And all red?

A
  • 900m

- 300m (1000ft)

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31
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According to the MEL, how many times and for how long may Cat A, B, C, D, items be extended?

A
  • A: none

- B, C, D: One time, same time interval

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32
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When may the ground manoeuvring camera system not be displayed on the pax IFE system?
How can the cameras be turned off?

A
  • When approaching or departing Taiwan
  • Any other port as notified
  • At the discretion of the captain
  • By pressing the LANDSCAPE pb on overhead panel (turns off all three cameras)
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33
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Can visibility be factored to get an RVR for LVO?

A

No

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34
Q

Where does the AIRPATH system get the weather information from?

A
  • WAFC (London)

- WAFC (Washington)

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35
Q

If you require further anti-ice protection before departure, what procedure needs to be followed?

A
  • First another de-icing procedure (Type I) needs to be completed, then
  • A further anti-icing procedure (Type IV) may be completed
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36
Q

What should be do e when a fuel spill is detected?

A
  • Notify refueller
  • Notify Engineer, ATC and Fire Services
  • Notify airport about pax boarding delay/offload pax
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37
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When shall flight crew use oxygen masks?

A

At all times when the cabin altitude exceeds 10000ft

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38
Q

What is the HKIA hot cabin policy?

A
  • No pax boarding with cabin temps above 28 degrees

- Pax boarding may commence if PIC decides it is reasonable and practical (time on gnd, delays,…)

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39
Q

If the interphone/cabin PA system is inoperative, how else can you signal the cabin crew to “BRACE”?

A

Turn seatbelts on and off six times

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40
Q

Can runway visibility be factored during an approach?

A

No

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41
Q

If you want to communicate with a company aircraft air-to-air, what methods are available?

A
  • 123.45MHz
  • 131.75MHz
  • ACARS (TO CX123/ TO B-KPI)
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42
Q

When is the CORR RAMP figure used on the CFP?

A

When no extra fuel is uplifted but redistributed from REC EXTRA or CONT

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43
Q

Is over-wing refuelling allowed?

A

No

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44
Q

When may the APU be started?
When must it be shut down?
Exceptions?

A
  • ETD -15min
  • Arrival +5min
  • Port Pages alternate procedure
  • No GPU/ground air
  • Cabin temp of 26 degrees or more
  • Cabin temp of 14 degrees or less
  • Local hazardous weather conditions
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45
Q

What colour are taxiway centerline lights?

A

Green

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46
Q

For what ZFW changes shall new CFP be requested and issued?

A
  • +/-5000kg for regional flights

- +/-3000kg for long haul flights

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47
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Can we depart an aerodrome that has FZDZ/+FZDZ/FZRA/+FZRA forecast?
What about arrival?

A
  • No
  • Yes, we can plan to arrive at such an aerodrome as long as the planned alternate does not have any of these weather phenomenon forecast between 1hr before to 1hr after time of intended use.
  • We are not allowed to land at an aerodrome with current weather as above
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48
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What is the approach ban?

A
  • Aircraft shall not descend below 1000ft AGL unless RVR are at or above minima
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49
Q

How is PAL activated?
How long in PAL active?
How do you know when it is near the end of the cycle?

A
  • Three 3sec pulses with at least 1sec between pulses
  • 30/60min
  • Last 10min of cycle the windsock flashes
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50
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What are some precautions that need to be in place during refuelling operations?

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  • Always one crew member on flight deck
  • ISM needs to be briefed
  • Seatbelt sign OFF
  • No Smoking sign ON
  • At least two doors open with airbridge or stairs
  • No HF radio calls
  • No Oxygen system checks/replenishing
  • No refuelling during lightning activity
  • See Ops A for more details
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51
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At what distance from volcanic ash should a flight be planned?

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  • 60nm is VAA area is known

- 120nm if VAA are is unknown

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52
Q

Where is the normal touchdown zone?

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1500ft from the landing threshold +/-500ft

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53
Q

What is an EDTO flight?

A
  • A twin engine aircraft that is more than 60min from an adequate airport when single engine in still air
  • A four engine aircraft that is more than 180min from an adequate airport when all engines operative in still air
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54
Q

Takeoff and landing shall not be made at airports where frequent wind gusts of ………kts or more are being experienced, except ………?

A
  • 55kts

- in an emergency

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55
Q

Which category minima (on the approach chart) shall we use?

A

CAT D

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56
Q

What weather requirements are there for takeoff alternates?

A

Cat 1 minima

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57
Q

What is required for an airport to be a CAT C airport?
What is required to operate into a CAT C airport?
How long is this valid for?
Which airports are CAT C airports?

A
  • Further restriction on top of terrain, weather, approach,….
  • Airport briefing and
  • Physical entry or Sim exercise
  • valid for 13 months
  • Nil
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58
Q

How can the intensity of snowfall be determined?

A
  • Visibility as reported in METAR’s or pilot observation
  • Visibility is twice as good at night than during the day
  • See Transport Canada HOT tables
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59
Q

When ATC issues a ‘Resume Normal Speed’ instruction, what does this mean?

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  • The speed restriction they have imposed in cleared

- Other speed restrictions on charts or below 10’000ft are still applicable

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60
Q

What is LVO?

A
  • Low visibility operations
  • Takeoff with RVR less than 400m
  • Landing with RVR less than 550m
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61
Q

What does the CABIN READY message mean prior to pushback?

A
  • All doors are closed and

- All passengers are seated

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62
Q

What happens if a space storm of level 4 is reported?

A
  • IOC will re-plan any flight, that has not departed yet to avoid the polar region
  • If a flight has departed, IOC will contact the aircraft and re-route the flight with possible technical stop
  • If a flight is inside the polar region already it will vacate as soon as practical
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63
Q

What does the code WCHC. WCHR, WCHS, STCR

A
  • Wheel chair (no stairs and walk to seat)
  • Wheel chair (no walk to seat)
  • Wheel chair (no stairs)
  • Stretcher
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64
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When shall cabin crew use oxygen masks?

A

At all times when the cabin altitude exceeds 14000ft

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65
Q

When does low temperature altimetry procedure have to be used?

A

When the OAT is at or below ISA-15 degrees

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66
Q

When shall pax oxygen masks be activated and used?

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When the cabin altitude exceeds 14000ft

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67
Q

Below what friction coefficient are CX aircraft not allowed to operate in?

A

A friction coefficient below 0.25MU (poor braking)

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68
Q

During pushback, the engineer has already disconnected but you require his assistance again; how can you get his attention?

A
  • Flash taxi light twice

- Wave him back to aircraft

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69
Q

Which has to be higher, ACN or PCN?
What if this is not the case?
What about in an emergency?
What if diverting to an airport not in the library?

A
  • PCN needs to be the same or higher than ACN
  • then unlimited use of the airport
  • A pavement concession may be obtained for limited use
  • an ACN up to 50% higher than PCN is allowed in an emergency
  • If diverting to an alternate not in the library, PCN need not be considered
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70
Q

When you receive the ADS messages “Confirm speed” and “Confirm ADS” what does this mean?

A
  • Check ADS status not set to emergency
  • If no emergency exists send “ADS reset”
  • If emergency exists don’t reply and keep emergency ADS setting
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71
Q

What is considered severe turbulence?

A
  • Large changes in altitude/attitude and speed
  • Momentarily out of control
  • Violent forces against seatbelts
  • Objects tossed around
  • Food service and walking impossible
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72
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When is a takeoff alternate required?

A

When weather minima at the departure port is below minima for approach in use

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73
Q

On the CFP in what order are the alternate summaries published?

A
  • First alternate is planned alternate (meets minima for filing as alternate)
  • Others based on order of priority with regards to distance
74
Q

Where can you find information on LVO minima for Canada/USA/Australia/France?

A

Ops A

75
Q

What is ARCAL?
How is it activated?
How can the intensity be changed?

A
  • Aircraft Radio Control of Airport Lighting
  • pressing PTT 5x in 5sec
  • pressing PTT 3(low)/5(medium)/7(high) times in 5sec
76
Q

What is LVP?

A
  • Low visibility procedures
  • Procedures put in place by airports when LVO’s are conducted
  • Weather below standard CAT 1 and during LVTO
  • ICAO when RVR below 550m
77
Q

For flight crew sitting in the operating seat, when shall the EFB be stowed? What about other flight crew?

A
  • Takeoff to clean config
  • 1000’AAL to after landing
  • Except in emergency
  • Stowed or attached to approved mount
  • Other flight crew may access EFB at any time
78
Q

When accepting and setting a clearance altitude on the FCU that is below the briefed terrain altitude, what shall be done?

A
  • The word ‘TERRAIN’ shall be added
79
Q

What is the standard holding pattern outbound timing limit?

A
  • 1 min at or below 14000ft

- 1,5 min above 14000ft

80
Q

When will the CORR LNDG figure on the CFP be used?

A
  • When extra fuel is uplifted

- Allows for extra fuel to carry the fuel

81
Q

What does ‘Delete Speed Restrictions’ mean?

A

No speed restriction (ATC/published) apply

82
Q

What are the oxygen requirements when a flight is planned above FL250?

A

Pax:

  • All pax for 10min when above 15000ft
  • 30% of pax when between 12-15000ft
  • 10% of pax when between 10-12000ft
  • 2 pax of 2% of pax when above 8000ft (supplemental oxygen)

Crew:

  • Flight crew for 2hrs when above 10000ft
  • Cabin crew when above 10000ft
  • Individual portable supply for 15min
83
Q

What speed must be flown below 10’000ft?

A

250kts

84
Q

When shall an ACARS message to an on-line port be sent to notify the ETA?

A
  • On flights of 7hrs or more
  • Two hours before arrival
  • If ETA is different by 15min or more
85
Q

If a “MAYDAY” call is not appropriate and a “PAN PAN” isn’t understood by local authorities, what other phraseology can be used?

A

“We are declaring an emergency”

86
Q

What is the required visual reference for an instrument approach?

A 
Rwy lights available:
- Sufficient (five) lights of the approach/rwy lighting system and 
- One row of crossbar lights
Rwy lights not available:
- Rwy threshold and touchdown zone
87
Q

If an immediate emergency descent is required in RVSM airspace and no clearance is immediately available, what procedure shall be followed in:

  • General
  • Middle East
  • Oceanic
  • China/DPRK
A
  • 45 degrees left/right, middle of adjacent tracks
  • 45 degrees left/right, 25nm
  • 45 degrees left/right, 15nm
  • 30 degrees right, 5nm, descend, return to track
88
Q

What are the oxygen requirements when a flight is planned between FL100 to FL250?

A

Pax:

  • All pax for 10min when above 12000ft
  • 10% of pax for 30min when above 10000ft

Crew:
- All crew (flight/cabin) for 30min when above 10000ft

89
Q

What is considered light turbulence?

A
  • Momentarily slight changes in altitude/attitude and speed

- Little or no difficulty in walking, service may continue

90
Q

How is low temp altimetry procedure applied to MORA/MRA’s?

A
  • Table A in Ops A
  • Also available in QUICK REF in Charts+ app
  • Use CX FOP TOOLS app
91
Q

What requirement is there during refuelling with regards to communication?

A

A headset needs to be connected at the nose wheel interphone jack.

92
Q

Is visibility factoring allowed in flight?

A

No

93
Q

Can a HUD credit be used to decrease the RVR for LVO?

A

No

94
Q

Where can you check the holding speeds for a holding pattern?

A
  • Ops A 8.3
  • Charts+ App
  • On approach chart
95
Q

When are the NavBlue Charts+ and FlySmart apps updated?

A

Weekly, every Thursday

96
Q

What is Type IV fluid?

What color has it got?

A
  • Anti-icing fluid with longer HOT than Type I and II

- Emerald green

97
Q

What is the minimum battery charge required on the EFB from HKG?
And outports?
Exceptions?

A
  • 70% (all ports)

- 40% (if serviceable charging power outlet is available and sufficient time to charge)

98
Q

What is classified as an emergency exit row?

A

Any row of seats from which the pax can reach the emergency exit without entering the isle.

99
Q

What is cold soak?

A

After an aircraft has flown is freezing temperatures for long periods of time, the fuselage and fuel inside the tanks has cooled significantly. Even when the aircraft descends or lands at warmer temperatures ice may form when visible moisture is present or high humidity. This may occur in temperatures up to 15 degrees or more.

100
Q

State some regulations in regards to PED’s on the flight deck!

A
  • PF/PM do not use below 10’000ft
  • Off, or Flight/Airplane Mode for entire flight
  • OFF during LVO approaches
  • No charging of PED’s on flight deck
101
Q

Who shall close the cabin doors?

A
  • Cabin crew (ground staff may assist in closing but not locking)
102
Q

As a junior FO what are the approach weather limits you can fly in as PF?

A

500’ cloud base and 1500m visibility

103
Q

What needs to be do e after a suspected or actual hard/overweight ldg?

A
  • AML entry
  • Notify ENG and IOC
  • Submit ASR
104
Q

What is Type III fluid?

What color has it got?

A
  • Not approved on CPA aircraft

- Light yellow

105
Q

Why does the altimeter height check on the ILS sometimes show a lower altitude than the check altitude?

A

When OAT is greater than ISA then the altimeter will show a lower altitude than what the aircraft is actually flying.

106
Q

How long after receiving a climb or descent clearance have we got to commence the actual climb or descent?

A

1 minute

107
Q

What colour are taxiways edge lights?

A

Blue

108
Q

Are the cabin crew allowed to open cabin doors?

A
  • No
  • Only when approved at charter destinations without suitably qualified ground staff and
  • In Abnormal or Emergency Situations
109
Q

The fuel required figure next to the CP’s in the sector fuel summaries section of the CFP, includes….?

A
  • Fuel to get to CP (incl taxi, cruise)
  • Descent fuel to OEI/DEPRESS alt
  • fuel to ERA plus 5%
  • 15min holding at 1500ft in clean config
  • Approach and ldg
110
Q

What are the First Officer Limitations?

A
  1. crosswind of 15kts (25kts/ A/C limits)
  2. major failure or single engine
  3. short rwy
  4. weather below 300’/1500m
  5. unfamiliar airport to both crew
  6. night visual app at Cat B airport
111
Q

How many EFB’s must be available on the flight deck before dispatch from HKG?
And outports?

A
  • 2 EFB’s

- 1 EFB

112
Q

How is the EO ACC ALT corrected for temperature during takeoff?

A
  • Current temperature is used during Flysmart, RTWO, SMS, ACARS,…. inputs.
  • Provides EO ACC ALT
113
Q

What shall be done when weather deviation is required and a clearance from ATC is not immediately available?

A
  • Up to 10nm deviation, remain at alt

- More than 10nm deviation, East-left-descend, East-right-climb, West-left-climb, West-right-descend 300ft

114
Q

If there is a time range specified in the HOT table, what does the lower and higher figure mean?

A
  • Lower figure represents moderate precipitation

- Higher figure represents light precipitation

115
Q

What is viscosity?

A
  • Resistance to movement

- The colder the temperature the more viscous a fluid becomes

116
Q

What is the transition level in Canada and USA?

A

FL180 (may not be published on charts)

117
Q

What is required for an airport to be a CAT A airport?
What is required to operate into a CAT A airport?
Which airports are CAT A airports?

A
  • Approved instrument approach
  • Sufficient rwy length
  • Sufficient lighting
  • Nil, unrestricted access
  • All ports in library except CAT B,C,X airports
118
Q

With a TOGA takeoff, what are the weight changes you may accept before having to recalculate the takeoff performance?

A

-500kg

119
Q

In what area are aircraft the most susceptible to lightning strikes from thunderstorms?

A
  • within 8 degrees of freezing level
  • within 5000ft of freezing level
  • in precipitation, cloud or turbulence
120
Q

What is required for an airport to be a CAT B airport?
What is required to operate into a CAT B airport?
How long is this valid for?
Which airports are CAT B airports?

A
  • Unusual terrain, weather, approach
  • Self brief
  • Sim exercise
  • Audio-visual presentation
  • valid for 13months
  • Listed in Ops A
121
Q

If a LRO/ULRO ops flight is delayed by more than 3hrs, what should the pilot do?

A

Request a new CFP due to updated weather

122
Q

As an FO what are the crosswind limits you may operate in as PF?

A

15kts (aircraft crosswind limits with BTC, 25kts with STC,TC)

123
Q

On take-off, when shall the wing anti-ice be selected?

A

After the flaps/slats have been retracted to avoid any ice accumulation in the flap/slat tracks.

124
Q

What happens when an amber thunderstorm warning is issued at the HKIA?

A
  • Wireless headset communication with ground only
  • No walk around/personnel in open areas
  • Bus will deliver crew to terminal
  • Refueling suspended
125
Q

Can an approach be flown without the use of the autopilot?

A
  • Only once visual
  • If autopilot has failed then only when
  • Flight director are used
  • Approach is not an RNP AR
126
Q

Who may fly a LVO approach?

A
  • Captain only unless
  • Incapacitation exists
  • Emergency exists
127
Q

What are the oxygen requirements when a flight is planned at FL100 or below?

A

No oxygen requirements

128
Q

What needs to be done in remote areas when the message ‘NAV ACCUR DOWNGRADE’ appears?

A
  • Advice ATC unable applicable RNP

- May have to descend

129
Q

If an alternate is close or does not have an official airway to get to, what does the AIRPATH system do?

A

It adds extra track miles (90nm min) to make the rime and fuel be more realistic

130
Q

How can the climb gradient be checked for an aircraft?

A
  • Ops A, Climb/Descent Gradient Graph
131
Q

Is any ice or snow or other contamination allowed on the aircraft?

A
  • No
  • Only a layer of up to 3mm of frost under the aircraft wing due to cold soaked fuel
  • Thin hoar frost on top fuselage
132
Q

What are the rule time distance limits for the A330/350 on an EDTO flight with regards to takeoff alternates?

A
  • 1272 (A330)

- 1682(A350)

133
Q

When is a CB allowed to be pulled?

A

Only when states in an ECAM or checklist procedure

134
Q

To what approach points is a low temp altimetry correction required on a precision approach?

A
  • See summary table in Ops A
  • Also available in QUICK REF in Charts+ app
  • Use CX FOP TOOLS app
135
Q

By how many feet does an aircraft have to clear any obstacles?

A

35ft

136
Q

With a TOGA takeoff, what are the QNH changes you may accept before having to recalculate the takeoff performance?

A

QNH < RTOW QNH

if pressure decreases a recalculation is required, if it increases not

137
Q

With a FLEX takeoff, what are the weight changes you may accept before having to recalculate the takeoff performance?

A

+200kg

-500kg

138
Q

What is the definition of severe windshear?

A
  • Changes in airspeed of 15kts or more

- Changes in RoC/RoD of 500ft/min

139
Q

What equipment is required in RVSM airspace?

A
  • Two serviceable altimeters
  • One auto-pilot
  • One altitude alerting system
  • One mode C transponder
140
Q

How many LTRM must be carried from HKG?

And outports?

A
  • 2 (LTRM’s)

- None (LTRM/Suction Cup)

141
Q

Between what levels is RVSM airspace located?

A

FL290 to FL410

142
Q

Which weather phenomenon aren’t we allowed to fly in with regards to cold weather ops?

A
  • FZDZ (moderate)
  • +FZDZ (heavy)
  • FZRA (moderate)
  • +FZRA (heavy)
  • -/ /+GR (any intensity)
  • +GS
  • +PL
143
Q

Within how much time should a CPDLC message be responded to?

A
  • 1 minute

- if more time required send ‘STANDBY’

144
Q

What are the junior first officer limitations?

A
  1. Takeoff or landing crosswind exceeds 10kts
  2. Major failure on single engine
  3. short runway
  4. weather below 500’/1500m
  5. unfamiliar airport to both crew
  6. night visual approach at Cat B airport (ANC, CNS, HKG, Mumbai, ZRH, TVL, ….)
145
Q

What RFF is required for destination alternates?

A

CAT 7 (may be NOTAM’d down to CAT 5)

146
Q

If you are under radar vectors and are given a descent altitude in low temperatures, can you accept the clearance altitude?

A
  • Yes, if accepted then have to follow it

- If not acceptable, then apply low temp alt proc and request higher alt from ATC

147
Q

As an FO what are the terminal weather limits you may operate in as PF?

A

300’/1500m

148
Q

The METOBS time stamp on the CFP is valid from? How long are they valid for?

A
  • Time stamp is when weather was observed
  • It’s valid from 3hrs after the observation time
  • Valid for 36hrs
149
Q

What does the loadsheet code CBBG/SN mean?

A

Cabin Bulky Baggage Items (Artwork, musical instruments,…) and Seat Number

150
Q

What wake turbulence separation minima does ATC apply between a SUPER and a HEAVY on departure?

A

2 min

151
Q

What are the requirements of a departure alternate?

A
  • For a twin engine aircraft it has to be within 1hr flight time at one engine cruise speed of departure port and 400nm
  • 2 hrs for three and four engine aircraft and 960nm
152
Q

When taxiing into the parking bay and a red thunderstorm warning is active, can pax disembarkation commence?

A
  • Yes as long as
  • One starboard engine is kept running to supply power as
  • No APU is connected
  • Call ground on 121.755 to inform pax disembarkation may commence via airbridge
153
Q

Below what altitude shall headsets be used?

A

15000ft

154
Q

Where can the minimum oxygen quantity be checked?

A
  • FCOM, Limitations

- MEL

155
Q

Where can LVO minima be found?

A
  • Port pages
156
Q

What is the stabilized approach criteria?

A
  • Established laterally and vertically on approach path
  • Fully configured
  • Landing checklist complete
  • Speed is stable
  • Thrust set
  • Sink rate not greater than 1000ft/min
157
Q

Within what tolerance shall the two altimeters be when flying inside RVSM airspace?

A

200ft of each other

158
Q

What is the minimum rate of descent required when being vectored or procedurally controlled?

A

500ft/min

159
Q

Do you have to apply low temperature altimetry corrections to an APV?

A
  • Not if temperature is within limits of the temperature range specified on the chart
  • If outside, yes
160
Q

Which passengers may not be seated in an emergency exit row?

A
  • Pax with reduced mobility of total immobility
  • Elderly or frail
  • Children less than 12 years of age
  • Deportees, prisoners
  • Pax who require extension seatbelt
161
Q

When cleared to fly higher speed due to operational or configuration what speed may you fly at?

A
  • Lowest practical speed for that configuration

- Usually GD

162
Q

How does the AIRPATH system work out the TOC point on the CFP?

A

A350:

  • auto-derate
  • max climb thrust at ROC<300fpm

A330:

  • D1 (TOW>200,000kg)
  • D2 (TOW<200,000kg)
  • max climb thrust at ROC<300fpm
163
Q

You have to notify ATC when your speed varies by how much?

A
  • 5kts approach and departure

- 10kts/M0.02 in cruise (TAS)

164
Q

Who normally opens the cabin doors?

A

Suitably qualified ground staff once appropriate equipment (aerobridge/stairs) is connected.

165
Q

Can we plan to fly to an airport that has no instrument approach?

A

No

166
Q

Where can you check the effects of downgraded equipment?

A
  • Ops A

- QRH

167
Q

What is considered moderate turbulence?

A
  • More than light
  • Variations in altitude/attitude and speed but aircraft maintains positive stability
  • Strain against seatbelts
  • Objects dislodged
  • Walking and food service difficult
168
Q

If the ACK message is unable to be sent via the ACARS system to acknowledge the load sheet, what must the captain do?

A
  • Either return to bay and leave a signed paper copy behind or
  • Send free text message to ‘OPS’ with flight number, name, ERN and acknowledgement of message received. (IOC must acknowledge this back)
169
Q

What battery charge shall the EFB have prior to descent?

A
  • 20% (roughly 1hr)
170
Q

Can we fly outside of controlled airspace?

A
  • We can as long as separation from other traffic, terrain and obstacles is assured and TCAS is operative and used
  • Usually we are flight planned to maintain inside controlled airspace
171
Q

What is the minimum transit time for a delayed flight?

A

25min

172
Q

What is the definition of a hard landing?

A

A ldg considered by the flight crew to have excessive vertical component and/or generation of a load report of 15.

173
Q

Can the crew request a climb or descent in VMC?

A
  • Yes
  • If maintaining own visual separation
  • Must be requested by PIC
  • Not approved at night
  • Not approved in Class A and B airspace
174
Q

What type of person is allowed on the jumpseat?

A
  • Physically fit
  • 12 years old or more
  • Understand and communicate the English language
175
Q

On descent, when shall the local QNH be set on the altimeter?

A
  • When passing the transition level

- When cleared to an altitude below the transition level

176
Q

Which five points need to be noted in the techlog after a de/anti-icing procedure?

A
  • Date
  • Fluid Type (Type I, II, IV)
  • Mixture ratio (100/0, 75/25, 50/50)
  • Start time of fluid application (start of second fluid)
  • Result of de/anti-icing procedure
177
Q

Where does the AIRPATH system start building a CFP?

A

It uses the ZFW and finishes with Ramp Weight

178
Q

As a junior FO what is the max crosswind limit you may fly as PF?

A

10kts (15kts with BTC, STC, TC)

179
Q

When is a TOC Point shown on the CFP?

A

Always except when TOC is within 1.2 minutes of a reporting point.

180
Q

When is TOD shown on the CFP?

A

When TOD point exceeds 5nm from a waypoint.

CX Ops A (1 decks)

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