FOM

Question 1

No Captain may allow a flight to continue toward any airport to which it has been dispatched or released if, in the opinion of the Captain or Dispatcher, ________ .

a. The weather will be below minimums
b. The fuel remaining is not adequate to land at planned landing fuel
c. The flight cannot be completed safely
d. The weather is expected to be at minimums at planned arrival time

Answer 1

The flight cannot be completed safely

Reference: FOM 3.1.2

Question 2

The Captain must make all takeoff and landings with a New First Officer in which of the following situations?

a. At special airports designated by the FAA or Southwest Airlines.
b. Windshear is reported in the vicinity of the airport
c. The crosswind component for the runway to be used is greater than 15 kt.
d. All of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Reference: FOM 3.1.4

Question 3

Transfer of aircraft control must be _______ .

a. Announced and hands removed from the controls
b. Clear and concise
c. Loud and clear
d. Announced

Answer 3

Clear and concise

Reference: FOM 3.2.2

Question 4

After a Captain exercises emergency authority, an Irregularity report must be filed no later than _______ following completion of the pairing in which the event occurred.

a. 48 hours
b. 2 calendar days
c. 24 hours
d. 1 calendar day

Answer 4

24 hours

Reference: FOM 5.1.4

Question 5

If the Captain makes the decision to reject during a First Officer takeoff, the Captain should announce _________ .

a. Abort!
b. Reject!
c. Reject! Give me the aircraft
d. Reject! I have the aircraft

Answer 5

Reject! I have the aircraft

Reference: FOM 5.2

Question 6

It is important that the _______ and thoroughly familiarize themselves with weather conditions, NOTAMs, route of flight, best altitude, alternate operation possibilities, and planned fuel loading.

a. Captain and Supervisor discuss
b. Captain and Dispatch discuss
c. Captain and First Officer discuss
d. Captain, Dispatcher and Maintenance Control discuss

Answer 6

Captain and First Officer discuss

Reference: FOM 6.5

Question 7

On an RNAV approach plate, what does “TAA” indicate?

a. Terminal Approach Authorization
b. Transition Approach Area
c. Transition Area Authorization
d. Terminal Arrival Area

Answer 7

Terminal Arrival Area

Reference: AOM 4.11.2

Question 8

What are the operational taxi speeds?

a. Normal 15 kts or less, Do not exceed 25 kts
b. Normal 20 kts or less, Do not exceed 30 kts
c. Normal 15 kts or less, Do not exceed 30 kts
d. Less than 35 kts

Answer 8

Normal 20 kts or less, Do not exceed 30 kts

Reference: FOM 8.1

Question 9

When given a clearance to hold, the Captain should .

a. Transfer control of the aircraft to the FO while coordinating with dispatch
b. Notify dispatch as soon as practical
c. Brief the FO on the holding/diversion plan
d. All of the above

Answer 9

All of the above

Reference: FOM 10.5

Question 10

Circle to land procedures are _______ .

a. Authorized as published
b. Authorized with restrictions
c. Never authorized
d. Authorized with prior permission from dispatch

Answer 10

Authorized with restrictions

Reference: FOM 11.1.3.10