Drills

Question 1

What is the Airspeed Unreliable drill?

Answer 1

PF
Disconnect the A/T, disconnect the A/P, disconnect the F/D, maintain or establish pitch and power to maintain flight phase
Call checklist Unreliable Airspeed

PM
Action the checklist

Re-establish pitch and power using the Unreliable Airspeed tables

Question 2

What is the Rejected Take Off emergency review?

Answer 2

Captain
In the event of an abnormality prior to V1 I will call “CONTINUE” or “REJECT”. If the decision is to reject, I will immediately Select thrust levers to idle and disconnect the autothrottle. Apply maximum braking. Select maximum reverse thrust.

FO
I will monitor brake response, call “REVERSE GREEN” or “NO REVERSE NUMBER 1 OR 2” and monitor indications. I will call “70” and advise ATC. I will set Flap 5 when stopped.

Captain
I will continue maximum reverse and maximum braking until stopped, ensure forward idle thrust and set the parking brake, if required. I will assess the situation and; If an immediate evacuation is not required: I will call for the appropriate drill or checklist, make a PA “REMAIN SEATED REMAIN SEATED” and if required “IN-CHARGE FLIGHT ATTENDANT CALL OR REPORT TO THE FLIGHT DECK”. If an evacuation is required: I will call “CHECKLIST, PASSENGER EVACUATION”.

FO
I will read the checklist.

Question 3

What is the Engine Failure/Fail After V1 Briefing?

Answer 3

PF
In the event of an engine fire or failure after V1, I will continue the take-off, rotate at VR and follow the FD guidance.

PM
I will call “ENGINE FIRE” or “ENGINE FAILURE” and cancel any warnings. When established in a definite climb I will call “POSITIVE RATE”.

PF
I will call “GEAR UP”.

PM
I will select the gear up.

PF
I will climb at V2. When above 400 ft, I will verify or call for the appropriate lateral mode. At TOCA, I will call “FLIGHT LEVEL CHANGE MODE, AUTOPILOT ON”. I will accelerate to VFS, and call for Flap retraction on schedule. I will verify or call “CONTINUOUS THRUST”. If there is an engine fire, severe damage, or separation I will call “ENGINE FIRE DRILL”.

PM
“AUTOTHROTTLE DISENGAGED”.“CONFIRM THRUST LEVER 1 (2)”

PF
“IDLE”

PM
“CONFIRM START/STOP SELECTOR 1(2)”

PF
“STOP”

PM
I will lift the guard and select STOP.“CONFIRM FIRE HANDLE 1(2)”

PF
“PULL”

PM
I will pull the fire handle.

PF
I will call “CHECKLIST ENGINE FIRE” or “CHECKLIST ENGINE FAIL”.When the checklist is completed I will call “AFTER TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST”.

Question 4

What is the Rapid Depressurization/Emergency Decent Briefing?

Answer 4

Captain
In the event of a rapid depressurization, I will assume control with autopilot ON and call “RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION DRILL”. I will don mask and call “CAPTAIN ON OXYGEN”.

FO
I will don mask and call “FIRST OFFICER ON OXYGEN”.

Captain
I will select the SEAT BELTS switch ON and, if appropriate, I will make a PA “ATTENTION - FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SECURE THE CABIN, PASSENGERS TAKE YOUR SEATS”. For an Explosive Decompression, I will call “EMERGENCY DESCENT”.

FO
If conditions permit, check EICAS for door warning, if no door warning I will select: PRESSURIZATION MODE to MAN, CABIN ALT to DOWN, I will assess pressurization and call “CABIN OK” or “CABIN UNCONTROLLABLE”.

Captain
If cabin uncontrollable, I will call “EMERGENCY DESCENT”. I will: Set the ALT SEL to the appropriate altitude , Select FLCH mode, Set speed to MAN and VMO/MMO, (maintain existing
speed and avoid high maneuvering loads if structural damage is suspected) Ensure IDLE thrust. Extend speed brakes to FULL.

FO
I will advise ATC. I will set the transponder to 7700 and verify that the appropriate altitude is set. If Cabin Altitude exceeds 14,000 ft, I will select the MASK DEPLOY to OVRD and make a PA:“ATTENTION PUT ON YOUR OXYGEN MASK IMMEDIATELY”.

Captain
I’ll Call “CHECKLIST, RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION”.

FO
I will complete the checklist silently, and advise of any omitted items or pertinent EICAS messages.

Captain
At 2000 ft above I will select an appropriate speed (max 300 kts). At 1000 ft above I will stow the speed brakes.

FO
Upon reaching the level off altitude: PA “IN-CHARGE FLIGHT ATTENDANT CALL (OR REPORT TO) THE FLIGHT DECK”(“USING OXYGEN” if req’d)

Question 5

What is the Go Around briefing?

Answer 5

PF
I will press the TOGA button and call “GO- AROUND, NAV, FLAP”: Thrust levers to TOGA. Pitch towards the flight director guidance. Ensure a minimum speed of VREF.

PM
I will press the FMS buttons (if req’d) and press the NAV button, select go-around flap 2 or 4, and when established in a definite climb, call: “FLAP 2 (or 4) SELECTED, POSITIVE RATE”.

PF
I will call “GEAR UP, SET SPEED VFS”.

PM
I will select Gear Up. Set VFS.

PF
At or above 400 ft, if required, I will call “HDG MODE” and/or “AUTOPILOT ON”.

PM
If required, I will select HDG and/or Autopilot ON.

PF
At a safe altitude I will verify VFS is set, select FLCH (or VNAV) and accelerate calling for flap retraction on schedule.

Question 6

What is the Engine Failure in Cruise drill?

Answer 6

PF
Verify or move the thrust levers to the TOGA detent. Verify or call “CONTINUOUS THRUST”.
Disconnect the autothrottle.

PM
Set CON (if required). Obtain driftdown altitude. Advise ATC.

PF
Maintain altitude until Green Dot Speed. Set Speed to MAN. At Green Dot speed: FLCH, Confirm AT OFF, Confirm TOGA Detent
Call “CHECKLIST ENGINE 1 (2) FAIL”.

PM
Read and action the Checklist.

PF
Adjust speed, as required, throughout the descent to maintain Green Dot speed. Maintain CON thrust and driftdown altitude until the 1 ENG LONG RANGE CRUISE speed can be established.

Question 7

What is the Low Energy Go Around drill?

Answer 7

PF
“FIREWALL” (Max thrust), “GO-AROUND, NAV, FLAP”
Pitch - ADJUST TO TOUCHDOWN ATTITUDE Note : Ground contact may occur.

Question 8

What is the Stall Recovery drill?

Answer 8

PF
Calls “STALL”Disconnect AP/AT, Apply nose down attitude and level wings until out of stall, Apply thrust as required, Accelerate the aircraft to a safe speed, Retract speed brakes

PM
Confirm AP/AT disconnect, Monitor altitude and speed. Call altitude and airspeed trends

WHEN OUT OF STALL
PM
Call “CLEAR OF WARNING”

PF
Return the aircraft to a normal flight path, Call for configuration changes and re-engage automation as required

PM
Select configuration as required

Question 9

What is the Windshear Recovery drill?

Answer 9

PF
Call “FIREWALL” (max thrust)

PM
Confirm thrust set.

PF
Disconnect AP/AT, Level Wings
Press the TO/GA button, Follow FD Guidance
Maintain configuration until clear of the phenomena or 1500 ft AGL and terrain clearance assured.

PM
Confirm AP/AT disconnected. Monitor altitude and speed. Call altitude and airspeed trends.

WHEN OUT OF WINDSHEAR AND GROUND CONTACT NO LONGER A FACTOR:

PF
Return the aircraft to a normal flight path. Call for configuration changes and re-engage automation as required.

PM
Call “CLEAR OF WARNING”. Select configuration as required.

Question 10

What is the EGPWS Recovery drill?

Answer 10

PF
Call “FIREWALL” (max thrust)

PM
Confirm thrust set.

PF
Disconnect AP/AT, Level Wings
Maintain 20° or PLI whichever is lower.
Maintain configuration until ground contact no longer a factor.

WHEN OUT OF EGPWS AND GROUND CONTACT NO LONGER A FACTOR:

PF
Return the aircraft to a normal flight path. Call for configuration changes and re-engage automation as required.

PM
Call “CLEAR OF WARNING”. Select configuration as required.

Question 11

What are the actions for a TCAS RA?

Answer 11

PF
AUTOPILOT - DISCONNECT
AUTOTHROTTLE - DISCONNECT
THRUST LEVERS - ADJUST
PITCH - AS REQ’D FOR RA

If a TCAS “CLIMB” RA occurs on final approach when configured for landing:
GO-AROUND - PROCEDURE COMPLETE

PM
ATC communications for a vertical deviation: “Air Canada ___ TCAS RA”.

Question 12

What is the Cargo Forward (Aft) Smoke drill?

Answer 12

CRG FWD (AFT) SMOKE
Light: Associated Cargo Fire-Extinguishing
Button illuminates.
∗ Associated Cargo Fire Extinguishing Button - PUSH
∗ INITIATE DIVERSION TO NEAREST SUITABLE
AIRPORT

Question 13

What is the Lav Smoke drill?

Answer 13

LAV SMOKE
∗ Oxygen Masks - IF REQ’D DON, 100 %
∗ Crew Communication - ESTABLISH
∗ INITIATE DIVERSION TO NEAREST SUITABLE 
AIRPORT

Question 14

What is the Smoke Evacuation drill?

Answer 14

SMOKE EVACUATION
∗ Oxygen Masks - DON, 100 %
∗ Crew Communication - ESTABLISH
∗ Pressurization Dump Button - PUSH IN
∗ INITIATE DIVERSION TO NEAREST SUITABLE
AIRPORT

Question 15

What is the Smoke / Fire /Fumes drill?

Answer 15

SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES
CONDITION:Smoke fire or fumes have been spotted by the crew without an EICAS warning.
∗ Crew Oxygen Masks - DON, 100%
∗ Crew Communication - ESTABLISH
∗ INITIATE DIVERSION TO NEAREST SUITABLE
AIRPORT

Question 16

What is the Smoke / Fire From Lithium Battery drill?

Answer 16

SMOKE/FIRE FROM LITHIUM BATTERY
If necessary, transfer control to the flight crew member seated on the opposite side of the fire.
∗ PA - “BACKUP TO THE FLIGHT DECK, BACKUP TO THE FLIGHT DECK”

Question 17

What is the Cargo Compartment Fire drill?

Answer 17

CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE
∗ Associated Cargo Fire Extinguishing Button - PUSH
∗ INITIATE DIVERSION TO NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
After CRG AFT (FWD) FIREX HI ARM message is displayed and the associated Cargo Fire Extinguishing Button is illuminated:
∗ Associated Cargo Fire Extinguishing Button - PUSH AGAIN

Question 18

What is the Dual Engine Failure drill?

Answer 18

DUAL ENGINE FAILURE
EICAS INDICATION: FAIL icon inside both N1 indicators. Both oil pressure indications in red.
∗ Airspeed - 265 KIAS MIN
∗ RAT Manual Deploy Lever - PULL

Question 19

What is the Emergency Descent drill?

Answer 19

EMERGENCY DESCENT
∗ Fstn Belts Signs - ON
∗ Altitude - 10,000 FT OR MEA, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER
∗ FLCH - SELECT
∗ Airspeed - MAX/APPROPRIATE
∗ Thrust Levers - IDLE
∗ Speedbrake - FULL OPEN
∗ ATC - NOTIFY
∗ Transponder - 7700
∗ When level off altitude has been reached: PA - “IN CHARGE FLIGHT ATTENDANT CALL (OR REPORT TO) THE FLIGHT DECK” (“USING OXYGEN” IF REQ’D)

Question 20

What is the Engine Abnormal Start drill?

Answer 20

ENGINE ABNORMAL START
∗ Affected engine:
∗ Start/Stop Selector - STOP

Question 21

What is the Engine Fire, Severe Damage or Separation drill?

Answer 21

ENGINE FIRE, SEVERE DAMAGE OR SEPARATION
∗ Autothrottle - DISENGAGE
∗ Affected engine:
∗   Thrust Lever - IDLE
∗   Start/Stop Selector -STOP
∗   Fire Extinguishing Handle - PULL

Question 22

What is the Jammed Control Column Pitch drill?

Answer 22

JAMMED CONTROL COLUMN - PITCH

∗ Elev Disc Handle - PULL

Question 23

What is the Jammed Control wheel Roll drill?

Answer 23

JAMMED CONTROL WHEEL - ROLL

∗ Aileron Disc Handle - PULL

Question 24

What is the Loss of Braking drill?

Answer 24

LOSS OF BRAKING

∗ Emergency/Parking Brake - PULL

Question 25

What is the Pitch Trim Runaway drill?

Answer 25

PITCH TRIM RUNAWAY
∗ A/P Disc Button. - PRESS and HOLD
∗ Pitch Trim System 1 and 2 Cutout Buttons - PUSH IN

Question 26

What is the Roll (Yaw) Trim Runaway drill?

Answer 26

ROLL (YAW) TRIM RUNAWAY

∗ A/P Disc Button - PRESS AND HOLD

Question 27

What is the Steering Runaway drill?

Answer 27

STEERING RUNAWAY
∗ Steer Disc Switch - PRESS
∗ Use differential braking and rudder to steer the airplane

Question 28

What is the Volcanic Ash drill?

Answer 28

∗ Autothrottle - DISENGAGE (The autothrottle must be kept disconnected to prevent thrust increase due to smart probes contamination.)
∗ Thrust Levers (If altitude permits) - IDLE
CAUTION: CLOSE THRUST LEVERS IMMEDIATELY. EXIT VOLCANIC ASH AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. CONSIDER A 180 DEGREE TURN.

Question 29

What is the Cabin Altitude High or Rapid Depressurization drill?

Answer 29

CABIN ALTITUDE HI or RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION
EICAS Indication: Cabin Altitude indication in red.
Aural Warning: CABIN.
∗ Oxygen Masks - DON, 100%
∗ Crew Communication - ESTABLISH
∗ Fstn Belts Signs - ON
∗ PA (if conditions permit) - “ATTENTION-FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SECURE THE CABIN- TAKE YOUR SEATS”
∗ Altitude - 10,000 FT OR MEA, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER
∗ FLCH - SELECT
∗ Airspeed - MAN, MAX/APPROPRIATE
If structural damage is suspected, limit airspeed and avoid high maneuvering loads.
∗ Thrust Levers - IDLE
∗ Speedbrake -FULL OPEN
∗ ATC - NOTIFY
∗ Transponder - 7700
Cabin Altitude - MONITOR
IF CABIN ALTITUDE REACHES 14,000 FT
∗ Passenger Oxygen Selector - OVRD
∗ PA - “ATTENTION PUT ON YOUR OXYGEN MASKS IMMEDIATELY”

Question 30

What is the Batter 1 2) Overtemp drill?

Answer 30

BATT 1(2) OVERTEMP
∗ Associated Battery - OFF

Question 31

What is the APU Fire drill?

Answer 31

APU FIRE
Light: APU Emergency Stop Button upper half illuminates in red.
∗ APU Emergency Stop Button - PUSH IN

Question 32

What is the Landing Gear Bay Fire drill?

Answer 32

LG BAY FIRE
∗ INITIATE DIVERSION TO NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT.
∗ Airspeed - MAX 265
∗ Landing gear - EXTEND

Question 33

What is the Bounced Landing Recovery?

Answer 33

BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY
LIGHT BOUNCE
– Maintain or re-establish a normal landing attitude. Increasing pitch can lead to a tail strike.
– Use power as required to soften the second touchdown.
– Beware of the increased landing distance.
SEVERE BOUNCE
Initiate a go around – do not attempt to land:
– Press the TOGA button and advance thrust levers to MAX.
– Hold the flare attitude until the engines spool up.
– As required, reset stabilizer trim, then follow the LOW ENERGY GO-AROUND procedure

Question 34

What are the actions for Flight Crew Member Incapacitation?

Answer 34

Flight Crew Member Incapacitation Actions
If flight crew member incapacitation is recognized, and if appropriate for the phase
of flight, the following actions shall be taken:
i. A non-incapacitated flight crew member shall assume control of the aircraft and ensure a safe flight profile is maintained; the first priority of the
non-incapacitated operating flight crew member is to maintain the safe operation of the aircraft; and
ii. The autopilot shall be engaged; and
iii. The non-incapacitated flight crew member shall request the flight attendants (or a flight deck observer seat occupant) to assist. If a PA announcement is required to alert the cabin crew, the Urgent Communication Procedure shall
be employed; and
iv. When the aircraft is established at a safe altitude, in a safe configuration, the non-incapacitated flight crew member, with assistance, should:
• Tilt the incapacitated flight crew member’s seat back; and
• Move the seat full aft and move the rudder pedals full forward; and
• Move the incapacitated flight crew member’s head back; and
• Use the incapacitated flight crew member’s shoulder harness as a restraint; and
• When practicable, remove the incapacitated flight crew member from the seat and replace, if possible, with another flight crew member.
When a flight crew member requires the continuous use of medical oxygen the flight shall land at the nearest suitable airport.