FOM-Operation Policy

Question 0

When traffic is converging in altitude and intending to level off _______ ft. above or below your assigned altitude, a TCAS alert may be generated.

Answer 0

1000

Question 1

Vertical speeds should be limited to _______FPM during the last 2,000 ft. of a climb or descent or when operating below 2,500 ft. AGL

Answer 1

1,500

Question 2

In order to minimize the generation of TCAS alerts when operating in RVSM and Transition airspace; climb and descent rates should be limited to (a)______FPM when operating within five (5) NM and (b)______ft. of other aircraft.

Answer 2

A-1,000

B-2,000

Question 3

Required ATC Reports (at all times)

Answer 3

• Vacating any previously assigned altitude
• Missed approach
• Change in the airspeed by five percent or ten knots
• The time and altitude reaching a holding fix or clearance limit
• When leaving any assigned holding fix or point.
• When unable to climb/descend at a rate of at least 500 ft./minute.
• Any loss of equipment
• Any information relating to the safety of flight (this includes a TCAS induced maneuver).

Question 4

Additional required ATC reports when not in radar contact

Answer 4

• leaving final app fix inbound
• anytime ETA error is greater than 3 minutes
• all compulsory reporting points