E170 - GOM / Ops Specs

Question 0

What are the MEL Categories?

Answer 0

A-As specified*
B-3 Days
C-10 Days
D-120 Days*
R-As specified by Embraer
P-120 Days (usually NEF)
CDL-120 Days

*cannot be extended

Question 1

What is required for a 600/600/600 RVR TO?

Answer 1

Operative RW Centerline Lights

Runway Centerline Markings

At least 2 operative RVR reporting systems showing no less an 600RVR

If 3 RVR reporting systems are available, then all 3 must report no less than 600RVR

Question 2

Can you take off if your MEL book is expired?

Answer 2

Yes if you verify that MX Control has the most current page.

Question 3

Max distance for a takeoff alternate?

Answer 3

270nm

Question 4

What is C55?

Describe how to derive?

Answer 4

Alternate Landing Minimums.

Method 1 - 400-1

Method 2 - 200-1/2
(Add 200’ HAT to the HIGHER of the 2 app used)
(Add 1/2sm to the HIGHER published landing mins of the two app used)

Question 5

What is Exemption 3585?

Answer 5

An exemption that allows an aircraft to depart when the destination weather is CONDITIONALLY below mins.

Conditional means TEMPO, PROB, or BECMG is below landing mins.

Question 6

How do you use 3585?

Answer 6

Destination
Main=at or above AT ETA
Conditional=half vis

1st Alternate
Main=C55 at or above
Conditional=C55 half ceiling & vis

2nd Alternate
Main=C55 at or above
Conditional=C55 at or above

Question 7

What is required time off before flying after scuba diving?

Answer 7

24 hours

Question 8

What is the required time off before flying after giving blood?

Answer 8

72 hours

Question 9

How long is the Airworthiness Sign-Off good for?

Answer 9

14 days

Question 10

What is the maximum amount of dry ice allowed onboard?

Answer 10

4.40 lbs per pax

440 lbs max

Question 11

Describe the Threat Levels

Answer 11

Level 1 - Disruptive behavior
Level 2 - Physically Abusive behavior
Level 3 - Life threatening behavior
Level 4 - Attempted or actual breach of flight deck

Question 12

What equipment is needed for RVSM?

Answer 12

2 Air Data Systems
1 Autopilot w/ Alt Hold
1 Altitude Alerter
1 Transponder

Question 13

When must you notify dispatch enroute?

Answer 13

Holding >15 mins
Route deviations >50 miles
Altitude changes >4000’
RVSM equipment failure

Question 14

When must you obtain a new release?

Answer 14

Release expired (2 hours)
Return to field
Aborted takeoff and RTG
Change of PIC
Change in airport 
Remarks cannot be met

Question 15

What type of deciding fluid is prohibited on the E170?

Answer 15

Type III

Question 16

What things should be briefed on the release?

Answer 16

Origin
Destination
Ramp Fuel
Alternate
Crew
Tail Number

Question 17

What must be on a release before we can depart?

Answer 17

Factored Landing Distance

Unfactored/Demonstrated Landing Distance

Question 18

What is controlling of landing distances?

Answer 18

On the ground - Factored

Inflight - Unfactored/Demonstrated unless braking action is less than good.

Question 19

Factored landing distance is calculated by?

Answer 19

It is the unfactored distance calculated by 60% for a dry runway and 115% for a wet or slip-pery runway.

Question 20

How is unfactored distance calculated?

Answer 20

Actual landing distance on a

Zero slope runway
ISA
Dry
Brakes only
50' over TH at Vref

Question 21

What is the definition of Marginal?

Answer 21

When the weather conditions for the destination and the first alternate airport are MARGINAL, at least one additional alternate must be designated.

Question 22

Marginal is defined as…?

Answer 22

The destination wx is forecast in the conditional statement below landing minimums AND,

The alternate airport is forecast in the conditional statement to be below derived C55 IFR alternate mins.