ETOPS 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the threshold distance?

A

The distance travelled in still air in 60 minutes by an aircraft at the normal one-engine- inoperative cruise speed

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2
Q

What defines the despatch point?

A

The point at which the ac moves under its own power

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3
Q

What wx minima are req’d for an ETOPS flight?

A

Planning stage: ETOPS Planning minima

Once despatched: Landing minima

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4
Q

What should be done if the wx falls below ldg minima when within rule dist of an AD?

A

The flight should proceed so as to come within the rule distance of another ETOPS ERA as soon as practicable

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5
Q

What is rule distance?

A

The distance traveled in still air in the Rule Time, at the normal one-engine-inoperative cruise speed.

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6
Q

What are the first 3 steps in the Crit Fuel Scenarios?

A
  • Descent @ selected speed sched to req’d div level
  • Cruise @ selected div speed
  • Normal descent to 1500ft above div airfield
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7
Q

What are the three initial descent profiles?

A
  1. 1 eng out (1X)
  2. Decompression (DC)
  3. 1 eng out and decompression (DX)
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8
Q

What is the max crosswind limit?

A

32 kts (EAT)

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9
Q

If delayed on the ground what must be considered for ETOPS purposes?

A

If ERAs wx is still in limits for delayed times

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10
Q

Where is the most turbulent part of the jet stream?

A

Slightly below core on cold side (usually on left side on flow of jet stream in NAT)

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11
Q

What is the min RFFS?

A
DEP/DEST 5 (6 preferred)
ERA 4 (at 30 mins notice)
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12
Q

When can an RCL be requested?

A

90-30mins before entry (Shanwick and Gander)

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13
Q

What is RCP?

A

Required communications performance

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14
Q

How is the RCP set?

A

Connection then max uplink delay

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15
Q

What is the difference between adequate and suitable aerodrome?

A

Suitable includes weather

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16
Q

What is the time window for getting oceanic clearance from Shanwick?

A

90-30 mins before entry

17
Q

After what time should you recontact shanwick if no clearance received?

A

15 mins

18
Q

What free text is added to the request for oceanic clearance?

A

Max FL

19
Q

How are New York oceanic clearances obtained?

A

From the IFR clearance at departure airfield. Speed and Mach number allocated en route

20
Q

What will need to be done to balance fuel on Elec emer config

A

Cycle L2 pump to active R2 pump to balance fuel.

21
Q

Around what weight will you be unable to comply with BGSF std GA?

A

185T