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