FCTM Flashcards
LAND ASAP RED Definition
Land as soon as possible at the nearest airport at which a safe landing can be made.
LAND ASAP AMBER Definition
Consider landing at the nearest suitable airport.
If an ECAM procedure requests the flight crew to apply a QRH procedure, the flight crew should:
- Keep the procedure displayed on the ECAM
- Apply the requested QRH procedure.
The objective is to avoid the flight crew to be disturbed with subsequent ECAM alerts that may trigger with less priority.
“Stop ECAM” before STS in order to:
- Resets
- Checklists = Normal C/L left pending
- Additional Procedures = ENG RELIGHT
When do you apply a Summary?
- After the check of the STATUS page, the PM should refer to the CRUISE section of the QRH summaries.
- APPR, LDG and G/A sections are used to aid the approach preparation and briefing.
- APPR to perform the approach
- In final config LDG and G/A as a rapid review.
What is the AIM of the CRUISE section of a Summary?
The CRUISE section highlights the remaining systems (in ELEC EMER configuration only), the main limitations, and the flight capability of the aircraft.
The CRUISE section helps the flight crew to assess the situation and to select an appropriate runway for landing.
Airbus Golden Rules
1- FLY NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE in this order and with appropriate tasksharing
2 - Use the appropriate level of automation at all times
3 - Understand FMA at all times
4 - Take action if things do not go as expected
What data is the “BIRD” based on?
IRS data and Static Pressure Information.
What is ROPS aim and when does it arm?
The ROPS is designed to alert the flight crew in the case of potential runway overrun situation for dry and wet runway.
The ROPS is composed of two functions:
- ROW function. It automatically arms at 400 ft AGL and works until start of braking,
- ROP function. It works from start of braking until the aircraft stops.
What do you call in case of a TA?
“TCAS BLUE” if AP/FD TCAS Available or “TCAS I HAVE CONTROL”
How do you know if AP/FD TCAS has failed in case of a TA?
If the AP/FD TCAS mode does not immediately arm, the AP/FD TCAS mode is failed or the aircraft is not equipped with the AP/FD TCAS mode.
When does AP/FD TCAS arms or engages?
Immediately.
Why you MUST disconnect FD bars in case of a TCAS RA without AP/FD TCAS?
- To ensure autothrust speed mode
- To avoid possible confusion between FD bar orders, and TCAS aural, and VSI orders.
What is Wx Radar Detection based upon?
Weather detection is based on the reflectivity of water droplets. The weather echo appears on the ND with a color scale that goes from red (high reflectivity) to green (low reflectivity). The intensity of the weather echo is associated with the droplet size, composition and quantity.
When flying towards a cell, which formula can you use to estimate the vertical expansion of the cloud above/below the aircraft altitude?
h(ft) = d(NM) * Tilt(°) * 100
Minimum decision distance for an avoidance manouver from a convective cloud?
40nm
Minimum lateral marging to avoid the area of greatest threat of a convective cloud?
20nm - if possible deviate upwind
Minimum vertical marging to avoid a convective cloud?
5000ft
Avoid Flying Below
How do you reduce carbon brakes wear?
By reducing the number of brake applications.
(Carbon brake wear depends on the number of brake applications and on brake temperature. It does not depend on the applied pressure, or the duration of the braking.)
What is the purpose of Brake Temperature Limitations for takeoff?
The maximum brake temperature limitation for takeoff ensures that, in the case of a hydraulic leak, any hydraulic fluid that touches the brake units does not ignite in the wheel well after the landing gear retraction.
Why do we have a discrepancy between Brake Temperature Limitations based on Brake Fans usage?
Brake fans cool the brakes, and the brake temperature sensor. Therefore, when the brake fans are running, the indicated brake temperature will be significantly lower than the indicated brake temperature when the brake fans are off.
What is the technique for a 180° turn on the runway?
- GS between 5 and 8kts during entire manouvre;
- 25° divergence from rwy axis;
- PF is outside the turn - first over rwy edge;
- When PF phisically over edge: tiller full deflection and assymetric thrust if needed.
What actions you take in case of tail strike?
If a tail strike occurs at takeoff, flight at altitude requiring a pressurized cabin must be avoided and a return to the departure airport should be performed for damage assessment.
What is Alpha Lock?
The slats alpha/speed lock function will prevent slat retraction at high AOA or low speed at the moment the flap lever is moved from Flaps 1 to Flaps 0. “A. LOCK” pulses above the E/WD Slat indication.
What is REC MAX FL?
REC MAX FL reflects the present engine and wing performance and does not take into account the cost aspect. It provides a 0.3 gbuffet margin.
Can you insert a FL above REC MAX FL?
If the crew inserts a FL higher than REC MAX into the MCDU, it will be accepted only if it provides a buffet margin greater than 0.2 g. Otherwise, it will be rejected and the message “CRZ ABOVE MAX FL” will appear on the MCDU scratchpad.
What is OPT FL?
OPT FL displayed on the MCDU is the cruise altitude for minimum cost when ECON MACH is flown and should be followed whenever possible.
What are the factors influencing VAPP?
The VAPP is a function of the aircraft landing weight, slats/flaps configuration, wind conditions, use of A/THR, icing conditions.
In case of strong or gusty crosswinds, by how much can the crew increase VAPP?
In case of strong or gusty crosswind greater than 20 kt, VAPP should be at least VLS +5 kt; the 5 kt increment above VLS may be increased up to 15 kt at the flight crew’s discretion.
What is VREF?
VREF is defined as the VLS in CONF FULL
How many holding pattern does the FMGS assume when the holding fix is sequenced?
1
What is the standard call for a discontinued approach? First Actions?
“Cancel Approach”
The first action of the flight crew is to disengage and disarm any AP/FD approach mode, by pressing on the APPR pb or LOC pb.
If using manual thrust, by which altitude should you disconnect it?
1000ft
What is the definition of Decision Height?
The Decision Height (DH) is the wheel height above the runway elevation by which a go around must be initiated unless appropriate visual reference has been established and the aircraft position and the approach path have been assessed as satisfactory to continue the automatic approach and landing safely. The DH is based on RA.
What is the definition of Alert Height?
It is generally stated that if a failure affecting the fail-operational criteria occurs below the AH, it would be ignored and the approach continued (except if AUTOLAND warning is triggered). The AH concept is relevant when CAT 3 DUAL is displayed on FMA.
On single aisle Airbus family, the AH =100ft
When can the crew disregard a predictive windshear aural alert?
When a predictive windshear aural alert (“WINDSHEAR AHEAD” or “GO AROUND WINDSHEAR AHEAD”) is triggered, the flight crew must carefully check that there is no hazard. If this is the case, the flight crew can disregard the alert, as long as both the following apply:
- There are no other signs of possible windshear conditions
- The reactive windshear system is operational.
Known cases of spurious predictive windshear alerts were reported at some airports either during takeoff or landing, due to the specific obstacle environment.
However, the flight crew must always rely on all reactive windshear (i.e. WINDSHEAR) alerts.
With Dual FMGS Failure, can you recover the AP and/or A/THR?
Yes, the AP and A/THR can be recovered if the FG parts of the FMGC are still available
When would you apply the LOSS OF BRAKING MEM Items?
The [MEM] LOSS OF BRAKING must be applied only if the flight crew does not perceive any effect on the deceleration when applying manual braking. The [MEM] LOSS OF BRAKING can be applied after the PF took over the autobrake (if used) during a RTO or the landing roll, or during the taxi.
In ELEC EMER CONFIG, what happens to the electric network if the RAT Stalls?
When the RAT stalls and the emergency generator is no longer able to supply both AC and DC ESS BUS, the emergency generation network is automatically transferred to the batteries and the AC SHED ESS and DC SHED ESS BUS are shed.
What does “Engine Secure” means?
- “ENG MASTER OFF” in the case of an engine failure without damage, or
- “AGENT 1 DISCH” in the case of an engine failure with damage, or
- Fire extinguished or “AGENT 2 DISCH” in case of an engine fire.
What is the minimum speed in case of engine failure during the initial climb?
V2
What are the initial actions in case of Engine Failure in the cruise?
As soon as the engine failure is recognized, the PF simultaneously:
- Sets all thrust levers to MCT
- Disconnects A/THR.
In cruise, the PF:
- Sets a HDG as appropriate and pulls
- Determines the engine out recovery altitude.
When ready for descent, the PF:
- Sets the SPEED and pulls
- Sets the engine out recovery altitude and pulls to engage for OPEN DES.
What are the descent strategies for an engine failure in the cruise?
Standard Strategy:
- 300kt/.78
- LRC EO Max FL on PROG Page
Obstacle Strategy
- GREEN DOT
- Drift Down Ceiling on PERF Page
When would you shut down the engine following an engine stall?
The flight crew shuts down the engine if:
- The fluctuations of the engine parameters, or the high EGT, or the engine vibrations persist, or
- The symptoms of the engine stall persist at idle thrust.
After Landing what reversers would you select in case of Single and Double REVs failure?
If one is operative: select as per normal procedure.
If NO REVs are operative: DO NOT SELECT.
When should you carry a fuel check?
When overflying a waypoint or at least every 30mins.
Why you should not use Reversers in case of a Fuel Leak?
The flight crew must not use the thrust reversers in order to prevent contact between fuel and hot surfaces of engines or brakes.
After how long can the PTU overheat after an HYD Failure?
2min
What indication is sufficient to determine L/G is downlocked?
At least one green triangle on WHEEL SD or “LDG GEAR DN” memo
What is the performance equivalent of a burst tire?
Brake Released
What is the approximate time and distance in case of EMER DESC from FL390 to FL100?
4min and 40nm
(at idle thrust, speed brakes extended and high speed)
What is the technique to apply in case of Overspeed?
- Keep AP and A/THR ON
- Speed Brakes as required
- Monitor Thrust reducing to IDLE
When below VMO/MMO with margin, stow the speed brakes and select new target
What is the definition of aircraft upset?
An undesired aircraft state characterized by unintentional divergence from parameters normally experienced during normal operations.
What happens after L/G down and AP is disconnected in case of NAV RA1+2 FAULT?
Direct Law
