FCTM General Information and AOP Flashcards
FCTM Purpose
What if the FCTM Data differs from FCOM?
UAE A380 FCTM GI
FCOM remains the reference
Reconfiguration Laws
According to the FCTM, what should the flight crew consider when flying in reconfiguration laws at high altitudes and speeds?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-10-30-20
Descend to a lower altitude to increase the buffet margin (Approx 4000’ below REC MAX)
Manoeuvre with care and use small control inputs*.
*Some fails result in ALT2 so roll and yaw are almost in direct control.
Reconfiguration Laws
According to the FCTM, what should the flight crew consider when flying in DIRECT law?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-10-30-20
Avoid large thrust changes or sudden speedbrake movements, particularly with aft CG.
If the a/c was retrimmed with the speedbrakes out. PF must gently retract the speed brakes for ample retrimming to avoid a large nose-down trim change.
Procedure Design
What are the PRO-NOR-SOP use principles?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-10-40
Crew should perform normal SOP actions by memory. Crew can also decide to refer to FCOM for Preliminary Preparation and Securing the Aircraft procedures.
Procedure Design
What are the PRO-NOR-SUPP use principles?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-10-40
Crew must perform SUPP SOP using the READ & DO principle. If the SUPP Procedure is regarding engine start then it should be read fully before application; it is read by PM then actioned by PF. Other procedures can be actioned by either pilot depending on context.
Procedure Design
How are emergency procedures utilized in the case of
1. Memory Items
2. OEB Immediate Actions
3. Abnormal/Emer Proc. ECAM/QRH/FCOM
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-10-40
- Immediatley by memory
- Immediately by memory
- When appropriate by READ & Do
Tasksharing
What form of tasksharing should crew use when applying SUPP PRO?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-20
- If Proc. is related to engine start, it is recommended to read the entire procedure first then PM reads and PF does.
- Other SUPP PROC. the PM reads and PF or PM does depending on context.
Tasksharing
During Abnormal Ops, who has communication?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-20
- Before and after completion of ECAM/QRH Procedure: PM
- After initiaion of and until end of ECAM/QRH Proc: PF
Tasksharing
Who performs EFIS CP Selections?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-20
Whatever status of the AP, the PF and PM must perform their onside EFIS CP selections
Tasksharing
When flying below 10,000’ what FMS entries via MFD/KCCU should only be done?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-20
Entries that have an operational effect:
* PERF APPR
* DIR TO
* NAVAIDS
* Late Change of RWY
* SWAP SEC F-PLN
* ENABLE ALTN
Tasksharing
How should time consuming MFD/KCCU entries be performed?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-20
Must be performed by the PM upon PF request, or by PF after temporary transfer of controls to PM
Management of Abnormal Ops
What are the different types of Abnormal Procedures?
5 types
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-30-30-1
- Memory Items
- “ECAM Sensed”
- “ECAM Not-Sensed”
- “QRH Not Sensed”
- OEB
“READ and DO” except for Memory Items and Immediate OEB actions
Management of Abnormal Ops
What is an “ECAM Sensed” Procedure?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-30-30-1
Proc. triggered automatically due to abnormal behaviours of systems monitored by the FWS
(Flight Warning System)
What is an “ECAM Not-Sensed” Procedure?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-30-30-1
Procedures that can be manually activated by the flight crew in response to an ABN event detected by the flight crew.
(activated by the “ABN Proc” pb on the ECP)
Management of Abnormal Ops
In the case of abnormal or emergency situations, in what order should crew apply the procedures?
ECAM, OEB, QRH etc…
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-30-30-1
- Memory items
- OEB
- Sensed ECAM
- Not-sensed ECAM
- QRH
Management of Abnormal Ops
In the case the procedure is available in both ABNORMAL PROC menu of the ECP and in the QRH (e.g. SMOKE/FUMES) which is the preferable procedure to follow? And why? And When should the crew apply the procedure using the other reference?
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-30-30-1
Crew should preferably select and apply the Abnormal Not-Sensed Procedure in order to update the EWD/PFD limitations and STATUS page in accordance with the current technical status.
The crew should apply the QRH if conditions are not adequate to perfrom ECAM (smoke) and if more convenient in time critical situations (EMER EVAC)
Management of Abnormal Ops
What are the main aspects flight crew members must take into account when assessing an ABN situation?
Non exhaustive (Lists 3)
UAE A380 FCTM AOP-30-30-1
- Operational aspects
- Dispatch at destination
- Commercial aspect