DESCENT / APPROACH

Question 1

When should a DECELERATED APP begins (F2)?

Answer 1

One dot below glideslope is a good trigger to set F2.

Question 2

In order to get an appropriate RoD the tail of the bird should be touching the horizon. True or false?

Answer 2

FALSE.

The bird should be put at 2.5° pitch down, having a little margin between the “tail” and the horizon.

Question 3

What are the possible VERTICAL modes on the FMA? What they consist of?

Answer 3

Open descent and vertical speed.

    * OD: Careful cause needs anticipation and idle takes long to recover. Doesn’t take into account CONSTRAINTS. 

    * VS: Anticipate to reduce RoD not to over or undershoot.

Question 4

By how much is the speed reduce for every NM during approach? What about with landing gear extended?

Answer 4

10kts every 1NM.

20kts if landing gear extended.

Question 5

When do you PRE-select the appropriate FPA during the approach?

Answer 5

1NM before FAP

Question 6

When do you select (PULL KNOB) the appropriate FPA during the approach?

Answer 6

0.3NM before FAP.

Question 7

RNP APP. What is it based on altitude-wise?

Answer 7

BARO altimeter.

Question 8

What are the requirements you need to comply with before performing and RNP APP?

Answer 8

1. Check if GPS required (chart)
2. Make sure the TO WYPT is on the top right corner (ND)
3. Arm APP phase ONLY when FDP on the top right corner of the ND.

Question 9

Is it possible to arm APP mode even if the TO WYPT is not on the top right corner of the ND?

Answer 9

Yes. If the WYPT before is 2NM OR LESS you can arm the app before.

Question 10

What are the deviations for an RNP APP? And GA limits?

Answer 10

• LATERAL: 0.1 XTRK // if 0.3 or more ▶️ Go Around
  
  • VERTICAL: Half dot deviation // if 3/4 ▶️ Go Around

Question 11

In order to avoid overshooting the altitude you should retract speed brakes AT LEAST…

Answer 11

2000ft before selected altitude.

Question 12

LATCHED MAGENTA SYMBOL (with yo-yo inside).
What does this indicate to the flight crew? What is the maximum speed the acft will accelerate to in order to remain “latched”?

Answer 12

The aircraft is prioritising the vertical profile over speed (the acft is “latched” on profile).

VMO - 5kts / MMO - 0.01

Question 13

During an approach conducted with FINAL APP, V/S or FPA mode, the autopilot can be used down to…

Answer 13

250ft AGL

FCOM - Autopilot function
Ident: LIM-AFS-10

Question 14

When should be done the arrival briefing?

Answer 14

At least 160Nm before destination but recommended at early stages 200-250NM before

Question 15

How many NMs in advance approximately will you be able to listen to the ATIS?

Answer 15

200NM depending on the terrain in between destination and us.

Question 16

What are the 4 factors to consider for energy management?

Answer 16

1. Speed
2. Distance
3. Wind
4. Altitude

Question 17

Requirements/points to consider on a RNP approach.

Answer 17

• Check what is the point at which the aircraft is starting the descent.
• FDP as a TO waypoint.
• Check CSTR

Question 18

When (distance) can I arm the APPR pb on a RNP approach?

Answer 18

25NM away BUT LEAVE A MARGIN OF AT LEAST 2NM between the activation and the FDP.

***doublecheck

Question 19

What do we get from multiplying GS x 5. What can we compare it with to crosscheck if our descent is correct?

Answer 19

GS x 5 = rate of descent we should have (V/S)

We compare it with the actual one and we correct/adjust.

Question 20

What do we get during the approach when we select FLAPS 1?

Answer 20

Only slats.

Question 21

When are you able to perform a discontinued approach? (What is the limit?)

Answer 21

As long as you are above FCU ALT, if not it will be considered as a GA manoeuvre.

Question 22

When can SLS be used operationally? (3)

Answer 22

1. The aircraft is equipped with SLS.
2. An RNP approach with EGNOS augmentation is available.
3. LNAV/VNAV minima is used. LPV MINIMA MUST NOT BE USED.

Question 23

PM must call out deviation when F-LOC or F-G/S is…

Answer 23

1/2 dot.

Question 24

Autopilot use when F-G/S is engaged down to…?

Answer 24

200ft.

Question 25

Is FLS available for RNP AR approaches?

Answer 25

NO.

Question 26

What does the FLS capability ‘RAW ONLY’ mean?

Answer 26

FLS function is not available to perform approaches.

Question 27

What is the managed speed target when “EXPED” pb is selected for descent?

Answer 27

340kts or M.8. Whichever is lower.

Question 28

How to calculate the perfect profile during descent? (Pawel)

Answer 28

• GS / 2. To know what would be your appropriate V/S
• FDP in PROG page. To add the ALT which you should be at to the miles you’ve got left
or
• GS x 3 to know the vertical speed you should have.

Question 29

What modes would you use for a raw data approach?

Answer 29

1) LOC pb/sw
2) HDG/TRK - VS/FPA