FCTM Flashcards
Definition of LAND ASAP red?
Land as soon as possible at the nearest airport at which a safe landing can be made
Definition of LAND ASAP Amber?
Consider landing at the nearest suitable airport.
Which guarded pbs are reversible and which are not?
Black guarded are reversible
Red guarded are not
What are the airbus golden rules?
1/. Fly, Navigate, Communicate
2/. Use appropriate level of automation at all times
3/. Understand the FMAs at all times
4/. Take action if things do not go as expected
What are the basic autopilot guidance functions?
HDG
V/S
When is alpha floor available?
Normal law
Liftoff to 100RA on landing
What is ROPS?
Runway Overrun Protection System
What does ROPS consist of?
ROW - Arms at 500ft AGL to braking
ROP - From braking until aircraft stops
Why are the brake fans turned off before takeoff?
To prevent FOD damage to brakes and fans.
What is the max nosewheel steering using rudder?
6 degrees
What is the maximum speed to taxi with one and two tyres deflated?
7kts
3kts for 2 tyres
What speed does nosewheel steering have no effect?
130kts
What buffet margin does the REC MAX FL provide?
0.3G
What is the fuel freezing point for JET A1?
-47 degrees C
What is the Actual Landing distance classed as?
Distance to come to complete stop from 50ft above landing surface
What is Factored Landing Distance?
Landing distance x 1.15
What does VAPP equal? (The calculation)
VLS + APPR COR
What flight level can the APU be started?
Any
Below FL250 when on batteries only
What flight level can you use APU bleed air to start an engine?
FL200
Below what speed will the ground spoilers not deploy for a rejected takeoff?
72kts
When is an engine considered as secure?
Eng master off - no damage
AGENT 1 DISCH - fail with damage
Fire extinguished or AGENT 2 DISCH - fire
What should you do on landing if one thrust reverser is inop?
Select both to reverse on landing as per normal procedures
What should you do on landing if both thrust reverser a are inop?
Not select reverse on landing
When does the PTU operate?
When differential pressure is greater than 500PSI
Which dual hydraulics failure requires to stabilise on approach at VAPP before gear down?
G+Y
What cabin altitude must you press the MASK MAN ON pb?
14000ft
What is VMO/MMO?
350kts/M 0.82
When is the VMO over speed warning triggered?
VMO +4kts
What FL can you use the BUSS?
What can you also use to help altitude?
Below FL250
GPS Altitude
What is the treatment for thermal runaway of a lithium battery?
Cool the battery by pouring water or non-alcoholic liquid on the device.
When will the MCDU accept a FL higher then the REC MAX FL to be inserted?
Only if it provides a buffer margin greater than 0.2G
When does the holdover time start?
From the beginning of the application of the fluid
Below what speed is ANTISKID not operative?
20kts
What are the 9 memory items?
Loss of braking Emergency Descent Stall recovery Stall at liftoff TCAS GPWS Windshear Unreliable speed Engine failure in the cruise
