Definiciones Flashcards
CRITICAL PHASES OF FLIGHT
High workload phases of flight. Flight phases below 10,000 ft AFE (not including cruise flights), Takeoffs, Landings, Taxi procedures and all parts of the flight operation considered as critical by the flight crew.
ACCELERATION ALTITUDE
Level off Altitude on the Runway Analysis performance chart. It is the takeoff 3rd segment and is used for level flight, acceleration and flap retraction.
DARK AND QUIET COCKPIT
A concept used to design and operate an airplane based on the assumption that in flight all systems are normal when the overhead, main, glare-shield and control pedestal panels have no lights on, and no aural warnings are taking place. This concept enforces the need of a quiet environment inside the cockpit during most phases of flight.
DERATED TAKEOFF THRUST
A takeoff thrust level less than the maximum takeoff thrust approved for which a separate and specific set of data exists. When operating with a de-rated takeoff thrust, the thrust setting parameter used to establish thrust for takeoff is presented in the AFM and is considered an operating limit for that takeoff.
FLEX TAKEOFF THRUST
This method is also known as assumed temperature takeoff thrust. A takeoff thrust level less than the maximum (or derated) takeoff thrust. When operating with a flex takeoff thrust, the thrust setting parameter used to establish thrust for takeoff is not considered an operating limit; thrust may be restored to the maximum (or derated) level as appropriate for the conditions of the flight at any time during the takeoff
EXTENDED OPERATIONS (ETOPS)
It is a special operational certification to permit flights with twin-engine airplanes to fly on routes with points farther than 60 minutes flight time at approved OEI cruise speed (standard conditions in still air) from an adequate airport. ETOPS Regulations are applicable to over water routes, as well as remote land areas.
