Descent Knowledge Flashcards
When does the PF call for the Descent Check?
Descending through FL180 or leaving cruise altitude.
When does the PM perform the Descent Check flow?
After PF calls for Descent Check
When are all tasks required to be completed?
Prior to Descent Check
Does the call to company need to be done prior to the descent check?
No, it can be delayed until after
Vertical speed must not exceed ___ when below ___ AGL.
- 1500 FPM
- 2500’ AGL
During the flow, what do you check for the Fuel item?
ED-1: TOTAL FUEL QTY
What reference speeds are set for the Landing Data task?
- V2 (Flaps 8)
- VFTO
What is referenced to ensure that the thrust reveres are armed when reading the checklist?
ED-2: L/R REV ARMED
When should you arrive at the traffic pattern altitude and flap 0 maneuvering speed?
- 12 miles out for STRAIGHT IN APPROACH
- 8 miles out abeam approach
How far out from the airport should you be at 10000ft AFE and 250KIAS when not restricted by ATC?
30 miles out
How do you calculate top of descent (TOD) and descent rate for a 3 degree glidepath?
- Distance = Altitude to lose/ 1000 * 3
- Rate of Descent = GS * 5
What is the descent speed for an early arrival ABOVE 10000ft?
.74M/300kts
What is the descent speed for a late arrival ABOVE 10000ft?
.77M/320kts
What is the descent speed for an on time arrival ABOVE 10000ft?
.77M/320kts
What is the descent speed for an early arrival BELOW 10000ft?
250kts
What is the descent speed for a late arrival BELOW 10000ft?
250kts
What is the descent speed for an on time arrival BELOW 10000ft?
250kts
When is the PM required to callout deviations during descent?
Review SOPM 04-10.11
What are the PF actions and response to a deviation?
Review SOPM 04-10.11
What is the minimum holding speed?
Vmd/Min Hold
How is the minimum holding speed determined?
Speed Cards
Alt and Weight
What are the FAA Holding speeds?
- S.L.V-6000ft = 200kts
- 6001-14000ft = 230
- 14001+ = 265+
What consideration should be given when holding in icing conditions?
Avoid holding in icing conditions
When are flight crews required to make a landing performance assessment?
- Conditions different from those planned
- Crew needs to know absolute performance capability of the airplane in abnormal or irregular or emergency situations
What is used to make the landing performance assessment?
- Minimum landing distance from ACARS or TLR
- Current conditions of airport
How is minimum landing distance calculated?
ACARS or TLR report and current airport conditions
What should be discussed during the approach briefing?
- 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
