FCOM - Normal Procedures

Question 1

MCP selections verified by reference to the Mode Highlight Change Symbol shall be called out except during:

Answer 1

Aircraft is on the ground before t/o
A/c is below 400ft RA
During a GA until the gear has been selected UP

Question 2

MCP altitude changes following ATC instruction

Answer 2

PM responds to ATC

PF resets MCP altitude and keeps finger in contact with

MCP selector and calls “SET”

PM checks correct MCP altitude is displayed on PFD and calls “XXX CHECKED”

PF selects/confirms VNAV on the MCP/PFD and verifies FMA and calls “VNAV” for all MCP ALT selections

Question 3

MCP altitude change following CPDLC uplink instruction

Answer 3

Read, Agree, Respond, Action

READ - PM reads the instruction

AGREE - Both crew members understand and agree on the instruction

RESPOND - Respond to the instruction by selecting WILCO/UNABLE/STANDBY

ACTION - Only at confirmation of the CLOSED status. PM will call “CLOSED” and PF will action instruction.

Question 4

It is PROHIBITED to use V/S in the climb unless…..

Answer 4

ROC approaching the cleared
Altitude/Flight Level exceeds the following limits:

• At 3000ft to level off if ROC exceeds 3000ft per min, select V/S and
reduce ROC to a maximum 3000ft per min.
• At 2000ft to level off if ROC exceeds 2000ft per min, select V/S and
reduce ROC to a maximum 2000ft per min.
• At 1000ft to level off if ROC exceeds 1000ft per min, select V/S and
reduce ROC to a maximum 1000ft per min.

Question 5

The ROD must be reduced in the descent when…

Answer 5

The ROD
must be reduced unless a restriction is set by ATC, whenever the ROD
approaching the cleared Flight Level/Altitude exceeds the following limits:

• At 3000ft to level off if ROD exceeds 3000ft per min, select V/S and
reduce ROD to a maximum 3000ft per min.
• At 2000ft to level off if ROD exceeds 2000ft per min, select V/S and
reduce ROD to a maximum 2000ft per min.
• At 1000ft to level off if ROD exceeds 1000ft per min, select V/S and
reduce ROD to a maximum1000ft per min.

Question 6

Flight directors must be recycled

Answer 6

When they are not providing proper guidance below minimums

Instrument app using V/S, or if no coded RWXX exists in FMC. Recycled at minimums

Question 7

On the ground the CDU is performed by and verified by

Answer 7

(CDU) entries are

normally performed by the PF and verified by the PM.

Question 8

After start, the CDU is performed by and verified by

Answer 8

After start, the CDU entries
are normally accomplished by the PM and verified by the PF.

In flight, CDU entries are normally accomplished by the PM and verified by the
PF prior to execution

Question 9

When a “direct to” clearance is issued by ATC the following procedures apply….

Answer 9

PM in LEGS page, promptly selects the desired WPT to the scratchpad, then onto line 1L of page one.

The PF selects a range on their ND that allows this WPT to be confirmed then calls “EXECUTE”

PM engages EXEC. confirms the route modification has occurred and calls “LNAV AVAILABLE”

PF selects and/or confirms LNAV selection on the MCP/FMA, then calls “LNAV”

Question 10

“ABEAM POINTS” are not to be selected

Answer 10

During PBN operations

Question 11

After a/p engagement who is responsible for selecting FMC changes to the vertical profile

Answer 11

PF

Prior to executing any changes, the PM must be made aware
of the change. The selected mode will be verified and called by the PF.

All lateral changes to the route will be carried out by the PM.

Question 12

Lateral route modifications in the FMC are responsibility of

Answer 12

PM

Question 13

Handover of control

Answer 13

The PF must clearly state the AFDS and A/T status by reading the FMA from left to right before handing over controls.

Example, manual flight; “you have control, autopilot and autothrottle disengaged, LNAV, VNAV, descending FL 100”.

Example, autopilot and autothrottle engaged; “you have control, Command A, N1, LNAV, VNAV, maintaining FL 370”.

Question 14

When VHF-3 is operational and the use of CPDLC is not expected crews should ensure that:

Answer 14

1. 121.500 is tuned in the active window
2. DATA is displayed in the standby window
3. The Offside Tuning Light is extinguished prior to turning the RTP to OFF

Question 15

If the PM needs to leave the radio, the PM will

Answer 15

Inform the PF to take over the radios; e.g. “Your radios” (VHF 1 & 2) or
“Your radio VHF 1” if the PM is required to use VHF 2.
• The PF must verify that the receiver switch(s) for VHF 1 and/or 2 on his/her Audio Control Panel (ACP) are set sufficiently to hear transmissions.
• The PF confirms that he/she has responsibility for the radios; e.g. “My radios” (VHF 1 & 2) or “My radio VHF 1” if the PM is required to use VHF2.

Question 16

Handover of Radio(s) - Leaving the Flight Deck

Answer 16

• Select speaker switch on the ACP.
• Select the push-to-talk switch located on the ACP to the neutral position.
• Turn up the volume on VHF 1, VHF 2 (121.5) receiver switches and speaker switch on the ACP.

Question 17

Handover of Radio(s) - Returning to the Flight Deck

Answer 17

• Deselect speaker switch if desired.
• Reselect intercom (I/C) on the push-to-talk switch if desired.
• VHF 1 selected (ATC).
• VHF 1 receiver switch at the correct volume.
• VHF 2 (121.5) receiver switch volume at an audible level.

Question 18

CPDLC - When PM needs to leave the radios:

Answer 18

For Frequency changes:
• PF will respond to the CPDLC message and action the instruction:
• PM when back on frequency will review frequency change on CPDLC ATC log page and note it in the OFP.

For HDG’s and ALT changes:
• PF will respond to the CPDLC message & will not action the instruction until:
• PM is returned on the operational frequency and acknowledges the instruction

Question 19

CPDLC - When one of the flight crew requires to leave the flight deck:

Answer 19

PF will respond and action the instruction
• PM, when returned to the flight deck, will review all instructions received by ATC via CPDLC ATC log page and note them in the OFP

Question 20

Headset Usage Policy - In the event that wearing of oxygen masks is necessary, with or without a
headset to complete the checklist item “Crew communications…………Establish.” Crews must:

Answer 20

The ACP PTT switch should be set to “I/C” to complete the checklist item “Crew communications…………Establish.”

Question 21

OPT Pre-Flight Procedures

Answer 21

• Check aircraft Registration and Estimated TOW on OFP/EFL
• Select Registration and required placard weight within OPT.
• Check OPT validity against Company NOTAMs section of briefing pack (* Prior to first flight of duty).
• Enter latest weather info to determine departure RTOW.
• Set Provisional MFRA.
• Calculate Dispatch Landing Performance. Enter latest destination weather information, runway state, NOTAMs, MEL/HIL items to
determine MLW.