Descent Knowledge

Question 1

When does the PF call for the Descent Check?

Answer 1

Descending through FL180 or leaving cruise altitude.

Question 2

When does the PM perform the Descent Check flow?

Answer 2

After PF calls for Descent Check

Question 3

When are all tasks required to be completed?

Answer 3

Prior to Descent Check

Question 4

Does the call to company need to be done prior to the descent check?

Answer 4

No, it can be delayed until after

Question 5

Vertical speed must not exceed ___ when below ___ AGL.

Answer 5

• 1500 FPM

- 2500’ AGL

Question 6

During the flow, what do you check for the Fuel item?

Answer 6

ED-1: TOTAL FUEL QTY

Question 7

What reference speeds are set for the Landing Data task?

Answer 7

• V2 (Flaps 8)

- VFTO

Question 8

What is referenced to ensure that the thrust reveres are armed when reading the checklist?

Answer 8

ED-2: L/R REV ARMED

Question 9

When should you arrive at the traffic pattern altitude and flap 0 maneuvering speed?

Answer 9

• 12 miles out for STRAIGHT IN APPROACH

- 8 miles out abeam approach

Question 10

How far out from the airport should you be at 10000ft AFE and 250KIAS when not restricted by ATC?

Answer 10

30 miles out

Question 11

How do you calculate top of descent (TOD) and descent rate for a 3 degree glidepath?

Answer 11

• Distance = Altitude to lose/ 1000 * 3

- Rate of Descent = GS * 5

Question 12

What is the descent speed for an early arrival ABOVE 10000ft?

Answer 12

.74M/300kts

Question 13

What is the descent speed for a late arrival ABOVE 10000ft?

Answer 13

.77M/320kts

Question 14

What is the descent speed for an on time arrival ABOVE 10000ft?

Answer 14

.77M/320kts

Question 15

What is the descent speed for an early arrival BELOW 10000ft?

Answer 15

250kts

Question 16

What is the descent speed for a late arrival BELOW 10000ft?

Answer 16

250kts

Question 17

What is the descent speed for an on time arrival BELOW 10000ft?

Answer 17

250kts

Question 18

When is the PM required to callout deviations during descent?

Answer 18

Review SOPM 04-10.11

Question 19

What are the PF actions and response to a deviation?

Answer 19

Review SOPM 04-10.11

Question 20

What is the minimum holding speed?

Answer 20

Vmd/Min Hold

Question 21

How is the minimum holding speed determined?

Answer 21

Speed Cards

Alt and Weight

Question 22

What are the FAA Holding speeds?

Answer 22

• S.L.V-6000ft = 200kts
• 6001-14000ft = 230
• 14001+ = 265+

Question 23

What consideration should be given when holding in icing conditions?

Answer 23

Avoid holding in icing conditions

Question 24

When are flight crews required to make a landing performance assessment?

Answer 24

• Conditions different from those planned

- Crew needs to know absolute performance capability of the airplane in abnormal or irregular or emergency situations

Question 25

What is used to make the landing performance assessment?

Answer 25

• Minimum landing distance from ACARS or TLR

- Current conditions of airport

Question 26

How is minimum landing distance calculated?

Answer 26

ACARS or TLR report and current airport conditions

Question 27

What should be discussed during the approach briefing?

Answer 27

• Outcome of landing distance based on runway conditions
• Airplane status and operation restrictions
• Missed approach options when a failure occurs in the final approach that affects the landing distance