FCOM- NORMAL Flashcards
Does auto brake need to be used in normal ops?
Shall be used for all take off and landings when serviceable.
Only available from normal (Right Hydraulics)
NP 11.2
Do you need to let PM know when disconnecting AP or AT?
Yes.
PF shall alert Pm.
NP11.2
If during or after engine start, there is an Alert, should you check MeL/CDL?
NP11.4
Yes
- Do the respective NNC
- ON THE GROUND, check the MEL/CDL
If displays and instruments require cleaning, should you do it yourself?
No.
Enter into AML.
Maintenance to clean.
What is the only checklist that needs to be done from paper QRH?
Evacuation
Sometimes arrive at cockpit and electronic checklist is disabled.
Do you need an engineer?
No.
Can enter Maint Display - ATA 31
To enable.
NP 11.9
Do you need to inform ground crew when starting APU?
No.
NP 11.10
Does FD need to be used for take off and departure?
Yes.
Shall be used.
NP11.10
Is FD required for RNP?
Yes.
Required for all PBN (RNAV AND RNP) approaches.
If not
Required for visual segment of approach. Pm select both off then pm on.
Is the use of the ground camera the primary means of determining appropriate taxi position?
No.
Outside visual is primary.
Camera used as AID on ANY MFD.
PROHIBITED FOR use during takeoff approach and landing.
MCP altitudes.
In descent, what to set if alt says 1820’?
Round down to nearest 100’:
Therefore 1800’
Perfect example of this is FAF at Macau vor 34 = 1990, but set 1900.
For MDA and DA, set to the nearest 10’ above the MDA.
(Example, MDA 555, set 560 in MCP for descent purposes)
NP 11.11
Normal MCP setting technique:
Normally, all constraints set in MCP.
These exceptions are permitted:
-compliance assured, next restriction set
- Star or SID with close spaced altitude constraints, Alternate setting technique using VNAV can be used.
(Next altitude not normally set until within 2 NM of active waypoint)
Alternate MCP altitude setting technique:
Check FMC restraints
Exiting VNAV requires the next restriction to be set.
When clear STAR, last ATC altitude must be kept until on published segment of APP (IAF onwards)
Cleared for approach and ESTABLISHED on published segment of app (IE within 2 nm or inside of IAF), what should you set in MCP?
ILS:
Lowest of FAP or FAF
NPA:
FAF
(If FaF not on chart, use one coded in FMC)
ER:
When should HF R be selected to DATA mode?
Prior to entering polar airspace, or with SATCOM inop.
NP 11.14
When would manual tuning of Radio Aid be permitted to facilitate awareness?
1) associated with Port Page EO proc
2) BTA or MSA based on Nav Aid
3) Nav Aid required to ensure compliance with ATC, and it’s not on ND.
11.14
Are we allowed to use ACARS RTOW and SMS RTOW still?
Yes, as back up.
RTOW non normal codes can be found in QRH (OI 1.6)
Two items to turn on when crossing an active runway?
Strobe light
TCAS (11.16)
EFB update required for every sector?
Need to update prior to every flying duty, prior to sign on.
Not required for second sector
NP21.1
At dispatch, EFB check will include?
Battery charge (approx 70% up)
Comply (sync within 24 hour and review FON’s relevant)
FD Pro (current with relevant wx too)
OPT
Flight folder (SAD, sign on, activate, Digital EDG)
My flight WX (valid,)
Ops 8.12.6.2
And
NP 21.1
When is a landing dispatch calculation required?
PF required to calculate when one or more of these:
1) weather at Dest forecast Contaminated rwy
2) MEL with landing performance
3) NOTAM indicating reduction in LDA
(Verify OFP landing weight is below DISPATCH LANDING WEIGHT LIMIT)
If above, need to limit ZFW.
NP21.2
Who performs the crew oxygen pressure drop test?
Right seat pilot
(5 seconds, not more than 50psi drop)
If crew or passenger oxygen below which level, refer to Limitations?
1600 psi
First and second observer oxygen always need to be checked as well.
What to do if find that EFB power outlet inop?
Enter into AML
Reviewing AML before flight, what needs to be checked?
Arrival fuel
NTC’s
History
Maintenance in progress (open items)
Acceptability of MEL items
(“This is an OPT MEL/CDL requires independent input into OPT.
(Recalculation may be required for Dispatch Landing Limit Weight)
Can final fuel figures be transmitted verbally?
No.
To prevent incorrect fuelling.
NP21.9
Original copy of form and receipt can be tossed once digital copy loaded onto EFF.
Refuel record with no uplift, what shall PIC DO?
Distribution on EICAS good.
Enter Total Departure Fuel (EICAS) and arrival fuel into AML/eTL.
Enter 0 for expected and actual uplift
Aircraft released?
Sign OUTBOUND COMMANDERS ACCEPTANCE block
PM: seatbelts on
(What about EFF? Just send final fuel and make sure distribution normal)
During equipment security check, what is the normal position of the cargo temperature selectors?
LOW
Except as required by NOTOC
On the walk around, where is the oxygen pressure relief Green Disc valve located?
Left FWD fuselage (crew?)
and
Right aft fuselage (pax?)
Do the brake wear indicators show if park brake not set?
If set, the indicators must stick out of the guides
Regional turn around, does
ADIRU need to be reset?
MANAGER master reset?
Yes to both
OFP legs have to be checked up to which waypoint (used to be first page).
Now it’s up to first FIR boundary
When receive Final ZFW, both pilots independently check, then the PF reads out which figures aloud?
Total fuel
ZFW
TOW
LW
(Then the captain will ACCEPT the fuel, which sends to Loader and Fueller)
(Also last chance to check standard or non standard distribution)
What should be disconnected if ground air connected?
21.34
Always touch packs first.
So ground air connected:
Packs off
Recirc fans off (cools cabin quicker if not recirculating air)
Ground air disconnected?
Packs On
Recirc Fans on
Which NOTOC codes require selection of cargo temp to high?
TDH and AVI (with no SI)
1) PDC received in Hong Kong ? What to do?
2) FMC loadable PDC clearance?
RTE page agrees with RWY, SID.
Expected or cleared ALT
Transponder code
Accept and PRINT
2)
LEAPS
Load /activate
Execute
Accepts
Print
SID (if deleted)
When should PA normally be made?
Normally before pushback.
Departure should not normally be delayed to facilitate PA
After refuelling, there is a special procedure that is required, ONLY ON THE 300, what is it?
NP21.45
Recycling of refuel station door.
Maintenance or Fueler is responsible.
(Check toggle in eTechlog on refuel page)
Only issue if diversion, then be sure to remind Engineer.
On completion of refuel, what does captain do?
21.48
Enter total fuel from EICAS into AML
Enter uplift from EFF
Discrepancy between actual and expected MUST be resolved.
(Limit is:
+ 1000/-500 kg with no CWT fuel
+ 2000/-1000kg with CWT fuel
If outside of this, SHALL BE INVESTIGATED.
Once fuel complete:
Check aircraft released.
Complete aircraft acceptance
(Turn AML onto airplane mode)
This is part of
ATC
Departure brief
Opt (prelim good enough)
Loadsheet
FFF (fuel, flight mode, final prep)
PA
When can Performance data steps be completed?
When refuelling complete!
Need at least:
Prelim
And
Opt
What are the standard taxi weights for ER and 300?
ER = 700 kg
300= 500 kg
When inputting MACTOW into CDU, what do you put for 25.99?
For CDU, you’re looking for Trim, so you’d put the closest for accurate trim. So 26%.
Need to make sure this is in agreement with the ALTCG used in OPT.
Also, be sure when you get final load sheet, that the new, rounded MACTOW is no greater than +/- 1%
At end of performance data steps, we check approach page ref 30 speed, why?
No greater than 1 knot of OPT Vref 30 speed.
Any greater means the OPT weight and the FMC weight are significantly different.
When receive final load sheet and want to send confirmation, what do you need to check first?
Final TOW within OPT
CG in CDU is no more than 1% from final rounded loadsheet MACTOW
Verify MACTOW within ALTCG used.
Receive final load sheet, when would you need to recalculate OPT and redo Perf Data Steps?
Final TOW outside OPT limits
Or,
Final MACTOW not within +/-1%
(ER: within ALTCG range used for OPT)
Can aircraft pushback before loadsheet ACK?
No.
Primary means EFF.
ACARS as back up
Delay before pushback, what can you do to be proactive?
Before start checklist to the line.
(Can do when perf data steps completed) lol
Note: CAPTAIN responsible for door being closed and locked before “before start checklist” is called.
(Do it when get Cabin Ready)
(Basically waiting on beacon)
What two items do you need before push back?
C-ELF
Loadsheet ACK
Cabin ready
(ELF: Eng, Loadsheet, Fuel)
According to
Our procedures, after pushback, what does the steering pin signal?
Nose gear steering not locked
All equipment and personnel are clear of aircraft
How can ground personnel be called back to aircraft?
Flash taxi OR turnoff lights twice
When can the before taxi checklist be called?
Once ground crew has confirmed the steering in has been removed and all ground equipment and personnel are clear.
Setting flaps in the before taxi flow (after engine start AAFTR).
What should pilots check?
3 things:
Flap lever
EICAS FLAP indication
FMC flap setting
When must the RWY/Takeoff Data Change checklist be accomplished?
If runway change or performance or take off config are changed AFTER THE BEFORE START CHECKLIST has been actioned.
(If changed required after perf steps already completed, but before the checklist, you can also refer to the SP - dep runway, take off data change (SP11.5)
