DH8 Limitations Flashcards
1
Q
Total Passengers
A
300 - 50
200 - 36
2
Q
Maximum People On Board
A
300 - 61
200 - 45
3
Q
Maximum Ramp Weight
A
300 - 19,595kg
200 - 16,556kg
4
Q
Maximum Brakes Release Weight
A
300 - 19,505kg
200 - 16,466kg
5
Q
Maximum Landing Weight
A
300 - 19,051kg
200 - 15,650kg
6
Q
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
A
300 - 17,917kg
200 - 14,696kg
7
Q
Maximum G Load
A
Flaps Retracted +2.5 / -1.0g
Flaps Extended +2.0 / -0.0g
8
Q
Maximum Operating Temprature
A
48.9 degrees or ISA +35 whichever is lower
9
Q
Minimum Operating Temprature
A
-54 degrees
10
Q
Maximum Crosswind
A
36kts
20kts (Narrow Runway)
14kts (Contaminated runway)
11
Q
Maximum Taxi Speeds
A
25kts
15kts (Narrow Taxiway 15-18m)
12
Q
Maximum Turning Speeds
A
15kts
10kts (Narrow Taxiway)
13
Q
Va
A
300 - 177
200 - 164
14
Q
Vb
A
300 - 190
200 - 180
15
Q
Flap Speeds
A
300 - Flap 5 - 163 Flap 10 - 154 Flap 15 - 150 Flap 35 - 138 200 - Flap 5 - 148 Flap 15 - 148 Flap 35 - 130
16
Q
VLO
A
300 - 163
200 - 158
17
Q
VLE
A
300 - 173
200 - 172
18
Q
Alternate Gear Extension Speed
A
140kt
19
Q
Maximum Tyre Speed
A
160kt
20
Q
How long is MTOP allowed for
A
5 Minutes
21
Q
Normal take off ITT Limit
A
770 degrees
22
Q
Transient ITT start limit
A
900-950 deg 5 seconds
840 - 900 deg 12 seconds
800-840 deg 20 seconds
23
Q
Starter cranking limits
A
Start 1 - 1 min on - 2 min off
Start 2 - 1 min on - 2 min off
Start 3 - 1 min on - 30 mins off
24
Q
When is fuel introduced during start?
A
Residual ITT - 15-19% NH
First Start Of Day - 10% NH
25
Maximum Propeller RPM
1212RPM
26
Normal Propeller Operating Range
780-1200RPM
27
Maximum Fuel Load 300
5678lbs (5,400lbs with underwing refueling)
28
Maximum Fuel Imbalance
600lbs
29
Minimum Dispatch O2 Portable Cabin Bottle
1,100psi
30
How long does PBE protect for?
15mins
31
Maximum Cabin Altitude
8,000ft
32
Normal Cabin PSI
5.5psi +/-0.3
33
Maximum Cabin PSI
5.95psi
34
Maximum Cabin PSI take off and landing
0.5psi
35
APU Starter Limits
Start 1 - 1 Min On - 2 Min Off
Start 2 - 1 Min On - 2 Min Off
Start 3 - 1 Min On - 30 Min Off
36
Autopilot must be disengaged at what altitude on descent?
200ft
37
DC Generator Maximum Load
0. 7 On Ground
| 1. 0 In Flight
38
AC Generator Maximum Load
0. 33 On Ground Above 10 Degrees
1. 0 On Ground Below 10 Degrees
1. 0 In Flight
39
Ditching Dam Min Dispatch
1,400psi
40
Three Climb Profiles
High Speed - 205kt
Normal - 170kt
Best Rate - 135kt
41
Optimal Altitude For Trend Monitoring?
300 - 16,000 - 19,000ft
| 200 - 14,000 - 22,000ft
42
300 Speed Gates?
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Holding & Cruise - 160 KIAS
Flaps 0 - 155 KIAS
Flaps 5 - 145 KIAS
Flaps 10 - 135 KIAS
Flaps 15 for Flaps 35 landing - VREF ICE Flaps 35 +15KIAS
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43
200 Speed Gates?
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Holding & Cruise - 160 KIAS
Flaps 0 - 140 KIAS
Flaps 5 - 130 KIAS
Flaps 10 - N/A
Flaps 15 for Flap 35 Landing - VREF ICE F35 + 15 KIAS
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44
Maximum Speed Cat B IAF?
180kt
45
Max Speed Cat B FAF?
130kt
46
Max Speed Cat B Circling?
135kt
47
What does 'O' on an MEL Mean?
It means a specific procedure must be applied before this MEL can be applied. Normally flight crew can carry this out.
48
What does 'M' on an MEL mean?
A specific maintenance procedure must be carried out before this MEL can be applied. This is carried out by maintenance staff on most occasions.
49
What is a Category A MEL?
The fault must be rectified within 24 hours. The 24 hours starts at midnight at the end of the day on which the MEL was applied.
50
What is a Category B MEL?
The fault must be rectified within 3 calendar days, this time frame does not include the day the fault was identified.
51
What is a Category C MEL?
This fault must be rectified within 10 days excluding the day which the MEL was applied.
52
Where are the various alternate airports found?
The Aircraft Performance Manual.
53
Where do you find the Airport Standards Table that details the requirements for each aircraft type?
The Aircraft Performance Manual
54
What's the single engine TAS for the 300/200?
197KIAS & 199KIAS
55
Can we use anything other than certified aerodromes?
No unless we have prior approval from CASA.
56
How many KGs is PHL?
8kg
57
How many KGs is a service dog?
32kg
58
Standard adult weight?
87kg
59
If a callback card is completed, how many KG must it be within of the planned load?
100kg
60
What is the purpose of the NOTOC?
To notify crew of any special or dangerous goods.
61
What is margin fuel?
The difference between the fuel on board and fuel required for the flight
62
Are you required to hold the 10% variable reserve once airborne?
Yes
63
How far from a suitable aerodrome must you not be in the case of an engine failure?
60 mins at the single engine cruise speed in nill wind conditions. 197NM in the 300 and 199NM in the 200.
64
If you logged into firstflight and all sectors were not available who do you call?
ROC
65
When is the Firstflight notification automatically submitted?
2h15m prior to departure
66
What's the name of the software used for flight planning?
Navtech
67
If you needed a gear down ferry flight plan, who would you contact?
The ROC
68
What is APU burn?
200lb/h
69
If firstflight was to fail how would you get a flight plan?
By Email
70
What speed must power be set by?
50kts
71
If using the performance handbook can we used reduced take off power?
No
72
How many % does uptrim provide?
10%
73
Will uptrim give you the required performance even with a reduced take off?
Yes
74
Line up allowances?
21m (200) & 25m (300)
75
Maximum runway slope?
2%
76
Where can I find the climb requirements?
Aircraft Performance Handbook
77
What is the minimum climb gradient in the second segment?
2.4%
78
Minimum obstacle clearance height?
35ft or 50ft in a turn
79
If aerodata wasn't available how would you calculate take off speeds?
V1 from the QRH
| Rest of speeds from the booklet
80
Maximum angle of bank in a OEI turn?
15 degrees if IAS less than VBG
| 25 degrees if IAS above VBG
81
What FL achieves the greatest TAS?
FL170
82
What is the minimum climb gradient required on approach?
2.1%
83
What is VAPP in abnormal operations?
VAPP = VREF unless the captain decides an additive is required.
84
What is VAPP with Ice Protection on?
VAPP = VREF
85
Are the WAT limit cards to be used OEI?
No, in this case we would use the performance from the QRH and it requires 2.5%
86
Ways to increase missed approach performance?
Lower flap setting
Bleeds Off
Reduced Landing Weight
87
What should you do if you have an engine out and need to go around below the minimums?
Adopt the engine out procedure
88
Where can I find a list of adjusted minimas for company ports that ensure you can meet missed approach gradients in an OEI situation?
The QRH
89
List the immediate actions?
- On ground non normal
- Engine Fire (Ground)
- Evacuation
- APU Fire
- Oil Pressure Low
- Unscheduled propeller feather
- Roll Control Malfunction
- Propeller Overspeed
- Aileron Trim Tab Runaway
- Rudder Jam
- RUD 1 or 2 PUSH OFF Switchlight on
- #1 RUD HYD or #2 Caution Light
- Rudder Trim Actuator Runaway
90
Q300 Margin Rate?
1,500lb/h
91
Q300/200 Taxi Allowance?
100lb
92
Q300 Fixed Reserve?
600lb
93
Q300 Holding Rate?
1,160lb/h
94
Q300/200 Approach Fuel?
200lb
95
Q300/200 Abnormal Operations Allowance?
95lb
96
Does depresurised ops require variable reserves?
No
97
Q200 Margin Rate?
1,400lb/h
98
Q200 Holding Rate?
850lb/h
99
Q200 Fixed Reserve?
500lb
100
When are the two times pitch mode is available?
Transient use and Turbulence
101
Can you fly any approach apart from RNAV using RNAV?
No
102
What aircraft performance category is used for circling?
Cat C
103
300 NTOP?
92%
104
300 MTOP?
105.6%
105
300 MCP?
90%
106
200 MTOP?
111%
107
200 NTOP?
99.5%
108
200 MCP?
97.5%
109
How long does O2 last on EMER?
Minimum of 15 mins
110
Can you do an instrument approach using composite mode on the EADI?
No
111
In the 200 what is the limitation on the HF radio regarding the ADF?
You must not use the HF radio when NDB is the primary nav source.
112
In aircraft not fitted with automatic ignition, when is the ignition to be selected on?
Turbulence
Icing
Heavy Precipitation
113
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Category B Speeds
IAF
FAF
Circling
Missed Approach
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IAF 180-120KIAS
FAF MAX 130KIAS
Circling Max - 135KIAS
Missed Approach Max - 150KIAS
114
How many feet do you add to a minima if you’re using an area QNH?
50ft
115
Where is the first aid kit in the 200/300?
Up the front in the 200 and down the back in the 300.
116
When can you turn off the boots?
300 - When ice has stopped accumulating
| 200 - Clear of icing conditions
117
What is the maximum ITT on take off?
770 Degrees
118
In the event of an incident that threatens the company image who must the PIC notify ASAP?
The ROC and Duty Pilot
119
If you have a birdstrike or lightening strike where are the required report details outlined?
OM1
120
Where is the operational debrief format found?
AEPM
121
Who must complete a HIRO in the event of a fumes event?
Each crew member effected by the event.
122
Where do you find a list of drugs and their impact on crew member function?
OM1
123
First Officer Landing Limits?
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Junior FO;
15kt Crosswind
5kt Tailwind
1300m Runway Length
MDA/DH +200ft and 4KM Vis
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First Officer;
30kt Crosswind
5kt Tailwind
124
When applying multiple supplements from the AFM, what table must we check first?
The supplement compatibility table
125
Where can I find CAR 217 packages?
QantasLink training website.
126
When can we replace bulbs in the cockpit?
Only when both aren't working
127
If one bulb is blown, what do we use to get home?
A service letter that lets us operate with one bulb US
128
What are the only 2 maintenance procedures we can apply to the aircraft?
- Pulling and Clipping Circuit Breakers
| - Placarding things
129
Where do I find the reset procedure for the avionics cooling fan?
The FCOM
130
Can I turn on batteries while refuelling is taking place?
No
131
What is the wake seperation times?
2 Min Full Length - Heavy
3 Min Intersection - Heavy
3 Min Full Length - Super
4 Min Intersection - Super
132
What distance should you be behind the preceding aircraft on final for wake seperation?
5 NM - Heavy
| 7 NM - Super
133
If I have an inflight problem with a DG, where would I look for a guide on what to do?
There is a table in the APM.
134
In flight, where can you find the engine out procedure?
The Performance Handbook
135
Roughly how long does it take from doors closed to off blocks?
4 mins.
136
What things require a special inspection?
Severe Turbulence
Lightning Strikes
Hard Landings
Overweight Landings
137
Can we operate into a CTAF without AFRU?
Yes, provided the unserviceability of the AFRU only took place within 7 days. Find this information in the OM1
138
When must the cabin be prepared by?
Instrument Approach - IAF
| Visual Approach - 3,000ft
139
Where would I find the requirements post lightning strike?
FDEM
140
ITT Limits?
800 - 840 = 20 Seconds
840 - 900 = 12 Seconds
900 - 950 = 5 Seconds
141
Explain the pages of the QL3.
Front Page - Remains in logbook until defect is resolved.
Second Page - (Blue) Used to transfer details of deferred items into TRAX.
Third Page - Goes at the front of the QL3 to notify flight crew of any non resolved defects
Fourth Page - Stays with the QL3 forever
142
Where do I find the policy about the cockpit being locked at night?
OM1
143
If another entity has refused carriage of a passenger, where do we find the procedure for that?
OM1
144
Where do you find the list of reasons for denying boarding of a passenger?
OM1
145
If for some reason you need to speak to an ASO, how would you do that?
Ask the FA to approach the passenger in seat 'XXX' and put them on the inter-phone. The FA is not to be informed that the person is an ASO.
146
Should a circumstance arise that requires deviation from SOPs. What action must be taken in post flight?
HIRO
147
During pre flight planning you notice there is severe icing forecast below 3,000ft. Who do you contact?
ROC. P 6.2.5 OM1 Details a long list of weather phenomena that require you to inform ROC.
148
Who is the person responsible for cancelling a flight due to weather considerations?
The ROC. Flight crew still however retain the ability to refuse to fly on safety concerns.
149
When is the fuel figure sent to re-fuelers at major ports?
The latter of;
- 45 Mins
- Flight Crew Acceptance of Flight Plan
150
Non-Compliant Slot Time Fuel Requirements?
Early - 60min Holding
| Late - 0 Holding
151
What must we consider when arriving after curfew?
Can we take RWY34
152
Can we have the bleed in min under normal circumstances in flight?
No
153
With the TCAS MEL what are the considerations in OM1?
Must;
Not be entering into a CTAF if departing on the first leg of a trip.
Advise ATC
Only enter a CTAF if already on a trip.
154
If we get a fail light on the EGPWS on the ground what happens?
MEL, says if you are at a port with parts to fix the defect you must not depart.
155
How far must we avoid sharp edged radar returns?
5NM below the FZL
156
What is an in flight consideration of the EGPWS failing?
Must set limiting altitudes on an approach into the AAS.
157
When is the CRS box required to be ticked?
In the event an MEL is applied and a maintenance action was required to apply it.
158
What times are the Sydney curfew?
11pm-5am
159
Can we ever depart without a printed passenger manifest?
Only under 'exceptional circumstances'
160
When does autoboarding start?
- 17min BNE & SYD
| - 15min All Other Ports
161
Min Speed Turbulence?
150KIAS
162
Simple Fuel Calc Formula?
(Distance/Speed) x Fuel Flow = Fuel Required
163
In FirstFlight, what cruise profile is used to plan to alternates?
LRC
164
Q300/200 Margin Rate
1,500lb/h
| 1,400lb/h
165
Q300/200 Fixed Reserve Depressurised
600lb (30min)
| 500lb (30min)
166
Q300/200 Fixed Reserve OEI
190lb (10min)
| 170lb (10min)
167
Q300/200 Holding Rate
1,160lb/h
| 850lb/h
168
Maximum Tail Wind
10kts
169
What wind strength on the ground requires an inspection of the flight controls?
60kts
170
What's the maximum APU Gen Load
1.0
171
Can you do an IMC approach with Flap 35?
No
172
Can you do an AP BC approach?
No
173
Can you use AP in severe ice
No
174
Due to COVID, when planning alternates what else must we do before departure if an alternate is required?
Contact ROC to inform them of the alternates being used.
175
What form can we fill out to request a change of the manuals?
QL120
176
Where do I find the password for the online Jeppesen Pack?
OM1
177
Where is the minimum manual complement for dispatch listed?
OM1
178
Maximum Operating Temprature
48.9 degrees or ISA+35, whichever is lower.
179
MTOP, NTOP and MCP for the 200?
MTOP - 111%
NTOP - 99.5% (97.5% In Flight)
MCP - 97.5 @ 1212RPM, 114.2% 1024RPM or lower
180
MTOP & NTOP for the 300?
MTOP - 105.6%
NTOP - 92% (90% in flight)
MCP - 90% @ 1212RPM, 96% @ 1125RPM
181
What is the maximum Torque for reverse?
90%
182
What's the normal oil pressure arc?
55-65psi
183
After an APU start failure how will you know that it has been 2 minutes?
The APU start is inhibited for approx 2 mins after a failed start.
184
Can we use VOR without an associated DME?
No
185
Minimum In-Flight NH
66%
186
Maximum Transient Torque
300 - 115% (20 Seconds)
| 200 - 125% (20 Seconds)
187
Fuel Temperature Range
11-57 Degrees
188
Max ITT's on takeoff and exceedance limits?
200 - 770 degrees
300 - 765 degrees
Both may be exceeded by 5 degrees for 30 seconds on the take off roll
189
Minimum in flight & ground NH?
66%
190
When is it permissible to exceed the APU load limit?
Starting using the APU
191
What should NH be after engine start?
Approx 72-78%
192
What is the recommended time between APU starts?
5 minutes
193
How far must the fuel truck be parked from the exhaust?
30 feet or 9.2meters
