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FCTM (Airbus Operational Philosophy) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the priority of design requirement ?

A

Safety, passenger comfort, efficiency

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What is the layout of airbus cockpit and the purpose of it ?

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Forward facing layout
=>Help minimize “head down” time

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3
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What is the priciple of OVERHEAD panel design?

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Vertical organized in order to accomplishment of Normal/Abnormal procedure in a straight forward and intuitive manner

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4
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What does upper light on a pb corresponde to ?

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  • Alert or system status (e.g. FAULT light, OPEN light).
  • If no alert or system status is required, two gray dot repalce the light.
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What does lower light on a pb corresponde to ?

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  • On pb switch, to control selection of system (e.g. ON, OFF, OVRD)
  • On pb, to system status
    If no control system is required, two gray dot replace the light.
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6
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What is general operational rule ?

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LIGHT OUT philosophy aka DARK COCKPIT

Meaning: systems are ready and fit to fly

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7
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What are the colour codes of Pb/Pb switch ?

* Amber
* Red
* Green
* Blue
* White
* Blank

A
  • Amber: system is failed
  • Red: failure required immediate action
  • Green: operate normally
  • Blue: normal operation of temporarily selected system
  • White: abnormal position or maintenance/test result
  • Blank: fit to fly
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8
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What is flight control protection purpose ?

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To assist PF in emergency and stressful situation, not to protect structure limit

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9
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What PM must do when operate side stick ?

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  • Announce “I have control”
  • Press and maintain sidestick pushbutton
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10
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What should be consider when in reconfiguration law ?

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  • At hight alt, fly 4000ft below REC MAX ALT to increase margin buffet
  • At high speed, maneuver with care and use small input
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11
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What should be keep in mind when in DIRECT LAW ?

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Avoid large thrust change and sudden speedbrake movements

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12
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What should be keep in mind when in MECHANICAL BACKUP ?

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  • Objective is to maintain A/C attitude safe and stablilized, in order to restoration of lost systems
  • Use trim wheel smoothly as THS effect is significant
  • To turn, apply rudder and wait for A/C reacion, release to level the wing
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13
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How to do supplementary procedure ?

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  • If related to engine start: read the entire procedure then action
  • For other procedure: READ and DO

(PM read, PF do)

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14
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What is the responsibility of PM and PF during NORMAL PROCEDURE ?

A

PF
* Fly
* Navigate
PM
* Monitor
* Comunicate

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14
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What is the responsibility of PM and PF during ABNORMAL PROCEDURE ?

A

PF
* Fly
* Navigate
* Comunicate (after the initiation of ECAM action and QRH procedure)
PM
* Monitor
* Perform ECAM action and QRH procedure

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15
Q

Whose responsibility for using FCU ?

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  • With AP on is PF
  • With AP off is PM(upon PF order)
16
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Who can disconect AP ?

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Only PF

17
Q

Who can engage AP ?

A
  • PF
  • PM (upon PF order)
18
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What is the purpose of BRIEFING ?

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  • To identify the threat that affect the operation and agreement on mitigation of those threat
  • To identify the significant differences or deviations to “routine” operations
19
Q

What data is required during briefing preparation ?

A
  • Technical condition of A/C
  • Route planning
  • Weather
  • Notam
  • Load planing
  • Company operational procedure
  • Fuel planing
20
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What is Departure Briefing structure ?

A

PM
* T/O RWY
* SID
* First clear alt
* MSA/MORA for climb trajectory
* Extral fuel and time
PF
* Hotspots of planned taxi route
* Stop margin for RTO
* EOSID
* Return/Diversion consideration
* Special operation
* Non-standard operation

21
Q

Whai is Arrival Briefing structure ?

A

PM
* Arrival/Transition desginator
* MORA/MOCA/MSA
* STAR
* RWY, type of approach
* Approach minimum
* Go-around
* Extral fuel and time
PF
* Guidance for approach
* Landing flap setting
* Stop margin
* Use of reverse thrust
* Use of autobrake
* Planned RWY exit
* Hotspot for taxi in
* Special operation
* Non standard operation

22
Q

What is the difference btw red LAND ASAP and amber LAND ASAP ?

A
  • Red: land asap at the nearest airport at which safe landing can be made
  • Amber: land asap at the nearest suitable airport (in accordance with Operator’s policy)
23
Q

Which control action must be cross check ?

A
  • ENG MASTER lever
  • IR mode selector
  • All guared controls
  • Cockpits C/B
  • Thrust Lever
24
Q

What is the announce sequence when handling overhead panel control as required by ECAM/QRH/OEB ?

A
  • Name of system
  • Name of control or system reset
  • The action
    Exp: “Air, X-bleed, Close”

Exp: “Air, X-bleed, Close”

25
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What should you do if during ECAM action, ECAM warning disappears ?

A

Warning can be considered no longer applicable and application of procedure can be stop.

(Same for QRH)

26
Q

What shoulde be check when ECAM warning appears ?

A

PM should check overheade panel and/or SD, in order to analyze and confirm failure.

27
Q

What should pilot do first after STATUS page appears during ECAM procedure ?

A

Consider any normal C/L, system restet or any additional procedure.

28
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What is ADVISORY alert ?

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Enables flight crew to monitor the drifting parameter.

29
Q

What should pilot do if ADVISORY appear ?

A

PM monitor drifting parameter
and refer to QRH if time permits

30
Q

What is the purpose of EMER CANC pb ?

A

To delete both aural alert and caution for remainder of flight.

31
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What are four Golden Rule of Airbus ?

A
  1. Fly, Navigate, Communicate
  2. Use appropriate level of automation at all time
  3. Understand FMA at all time
  4. Take action if things do not go as expected

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