FCTM

Question 1

Which aircraft in the 7ER category has maneuver margins based on basic stick shaker schedules and does not include adjustments for the use of wing anti-ice?

Answer 1

757-300. Up to 5 knots should be added to maneuvering speeds when wing anti-ice is used.

Question 2

Name four variables that decrease the maneuver margin (increase stall speed/decrease load limit proportional to bank angle).

Answer 2

Increase of gross weight, increase in altitude, landing gear extended, and/or speedbrakes deployed.

Question 3

When using autothrottle to touchdown, what command speed should be set?

Answer 3

VREF + 5 knots.

Question 4

If autothrottle is disconnected, or is planned to be disconnected prior to landing, what is the recommended method for approach speed correction?

Answer 4

Minimum command speed setting is VREF + 5 knots. If wind gusts are reported, add ½ the reported steady headwind component plus the full gust increment above the steady wind to the reference speed (not to exceed VREF + 20 knots).

Question 5

What command speed should be set (orange bug) for takeoff using the MCP?

Answer 5

V2 - the minimum takeoff safety speed, it provides at least 30° bank capability (15° + 15° overshoot) for all takeoff flap settings.

Question 6

What four takeoff reference speeds should be set using the white movable reference airspeed bugs?

Answer 6

V1, VR, flap 5 maneuver speed (VREF 30 + 40 knots), and flaps up maneuver speed (VREF 30 + 80 knots).

Question 7

How should the four white movable reference airspeed bugs be set for landing?

Answer 7

Two bugs set at VREF for landing flaps, one set at the flap 5 maneuver speed (VREF 30 + 40 knots), and one set at flaps up maneuver speed (VREF 30 + 80 knots).

Question 8

Which is the primary method to be used when flying in icing conditions concerning the wing anti-ice system, anti-ice or de-ice?

Answer 8

The primary method is to use the wing anti-ice system as a de-icer by allowing ice to accumulate before turning wing anti-ice on. This procedure provides the cleanest airfoil surface, the least possible runback ice formation, and the least thrust and fuel penalty.

Question 9

If single-engine taxi is desired in a 757, which engine is preferred?

Answer 9

For passenger comfort, consider starting the left engine to minimize PTU hydraulic pump noise from entering the cabin during taxi.

Question 10

Which engine is normally started first on the 767-300?

Answer 10

Right engine - to ensure both the engine driven and electric hydraulic pumps are available to pressurize the normal brake system. This also allows for bulk bin availability should the ground crew need to load additional cargo.

Question 11

Achieving ___% N2 after engine start enables the EEC to have full authority which allows the engine to respond to thrust lever movements.

Answer 11

60%. If 60% N2 is not achieved, the engine may experience an extended hung start and/or EGT exceedance that may go unnoticed by the crew. If this goes undetected, it may result in the affected engine not responding when the thrust levers are set for takeoff.

Question 12

How far aft of the engines does the high breakaway thrust hazard area extend on the 757?

Answer 12

400 feet.

Question 13

How far aft of the engines does the high breakaway thrust hazard area extend on the 767?

Answer 13

500 feet.

Question 14

What is the radius of the engine inlet hazard area on the 757?

Answer 14

16 feet, including 7 feet aft of the inlet.

Question 15

What is the radius of the engine inlet hazard area on the 767?

Answer 15

18 feet, including 9 feet aft of the inlet.

Question 16

Normal taxi speed is approximately ___ knots, adjusted for conditions. On long straight taxi routes, speeds up to ___ knots are acceptable.

Answer 16

20 knots, 30 knots (ground speed)

Question 17

Minimum width of pavement required to complete 180° turn in a 757-200?

Answer 17

120 feet.

Question 18

Minimum width of pavement required to complete a 180° turn in a 757-300?

Answer 18

141 feet.

Question 19

Minimum width of pavement required to complete a 180° turn in a 767-300?

Answer 19

146 feet.

Question 20

What are the four types of de/anti-icing checks?

Answer 20

1. ) Post de/anti-ice check - performed by the deicing ground crew upon completing application of Type I or Type IV.
2. ) Flight Deck Check (Pre-Takeoff Check) - pilots check representative aircraft surfaces from the flight deck while referencing holdover tables and maintaining awareness of field conditions.
3. ) Cabin Check (Pre-Takeoff Contamination Check) - performed by pilots if doubt exists after the Flight Deck Check, if holdover time is exceeded during times of active frozen precipitation, or during conditions of heavy snow. This inspection occurs within 5 minutes of takeoff.
4. ) External Check (Alternative Pre-Takeoff Contamination Check) - performed by deice crew if doubt exists after Cabin Check, or if Type II or IV holdover time is exceeded during FZDZ, -FZRA, or RA on cold soaked wings.

Question 21

What page is normally displayed by the PF’s CDU on takeoff?

Answer 21

The TAKEOFF REF page is normally displayed on the PF’s CDU allowing immediate access to V-speeds in the event that they’re inadvertently removed.

Question 22

Which type of takeoff (rolling/static/standing) is recommended when the crosswind component exceeds 20 knots or tailwind component exceeds 10 knots?

Answer 22

A rolling takeoff is strongly recommended to reduce the likelihood of engine surge.

Question 23

Normally, takeoffs are conducted with less than full rated takeoff thrust whenever performance capabilities permit, but when is takeoff with full rated takeoff thrust recommended?

Answer 23

If windshear conditions are suspected.

Question 24

There are six conditions/situations in which the Assumed Temperature Method (ATM) (i.e. Flex temp) should not be used; list four.

Answer 24

1. ) When restricted at particular airports; refer to Delta Special Pages (Green Pages)
2. ) Unstable weather conditions exist.
3. ) AWABS is inoperative.
4. ) Runway is contaminated with standing water, slush, snow, or ice.
5. ) When prohibited by certain MEL (O) Procedures.
6. ) When an ATM thrust setting is not authorized by the WDR.