***FOM (Required) (r. 78) Flashcards
New Approach Terms (1.07)
PA
PA: Precision Approach
New Approach Terms (1.07)
NPA
NPA: Non-Precision Approach
New Approach Terms (1.07)
APV
APV: Approach with Vertical Guidance
(An instrument approach based on a navigation system that is not required to meet precision approach standards but provides course and glide path deviation information.)
EAML and eMR (1.07)
EAML: Electronic Aircraft Maintenance Log (log on Workbench)
Wrench: Where you log ACFT discrepancies
eMR: Electronic Maintenance Release (generated from Workbench, mx history, MEL/CDL items, etc.)
(old ARD)
FACT (1.07)
FACT (Final Action Taken)
Closing of discrepancies in the AML/EAML
WorkBench (1.07)
WorkBench - Maintenance Electronic Database
Wrench (1.07)
Input aircraft discrepancies
New Approach Terms (3 of them) (1.07)
PA: Precision Approach
NPA: Non-Precision Approach
APV: Approach with Vertical Guidance
(An instrument approach based on a navigation system that is not required to meet precision approach standards but provides course and glide path deviation information.)
Block-Turn-Back (BTB)(1.07)
Occurs when a flight is pushed back from the gate and later returns to a gate or designated parking spot and;
-AMT is required to board the aircraft
-Crew replacement/duty time limitations
-Changing of cargo/load
-Natural phenomenon (weather or ATC delay)
Required documents to legally depart:
1. New Flight Release
2. New Weight and Balance
3. Fuel Service Form (if additional fuel required)
4. New eMR (when in use)
NOTE
Returning to a gate or designated parking spot for the sole purpose of deconflicting aircraft movement area to accomplish PDM is not a BTB. Movement to a maintenance area is not a BTB.
RPF (1.07)
Reliability Protection Fuel
Plans fuel for possible unanticipated situations, historical delays (maintenance after push-back, payload above planned, departure, arrival, and terminal area), possible go around.
RPF fuel is not part of the required fuel calculation.
Max RPF (1.07)
Max Reliability Protection Fuel accounts for higher historical delays than RPF
Beginning of Flight for MX (1.07)
Advancement to the throttles (MEL no longer applies)
Beginning of Flight for Planning (1.07)
Block out
Alternate vs Operational Alternate (1.07)
Alternate: Required by FAR’s
Operational Alternate: Destination indicate a higher likelihood of diversion
ETOPS (1.07)
Extended Operations
ACFT with 2 engines have to be within 1 hour flight time of an adequate airport unless ETOPS certified.
E-Extended Range
T-Twin Engine
O-Operational
P-Performance
S-Standard
E-Engines
T-Turn
O-Or
P-Passengers
S-Swim
FDX Flight Crew Responsibilities (2.03)
SLR
Safety / Legality / Reliability
FSR (2.13)
ASAP (2.14)
Mandatory Reports (2.15)
ASAP satisfies FSR & Mandatory Report requirement
24 hours for a Non-Sole Source
Crew MTOB (2.23)
Must Take-Off By
The flight must takeoff by this time on the release for crew duty rest requirements. If getting close, contact dispatcher.
Must be briefed by CA
Aircraft MTOB (2.23)
Aircraft Must Take Off By time shown on the eMR is determined by required maintenance inspections and MEL expirations together with the scheduled flight time.
@ Pilot and ACFT Authorization (2.30) (4.67) (6.13)
C078
C048
C078: Lower than standard takeoff minima (<500 RVR)
-With HUD guidance RVR 300 [75m].
C048: Enhanced Flight Vision Systems
-Domestic only, CAT I, 15 kts Max x-wind
-Begin the approach based on the Derived Visibility Value from the EFVS Operational Credit Tables (Which is lower than Jepp)
-Descend below DA to 100 feet above TDZE using enhanced vision if enhanced flight visibility meets the Charted Visibility Value(Jepp)
-Descend below 100 feet above TDZE using natural vision of the required items
MD11: Only domestic Cat 1
757-767-777: Domestic CAT I PA, APV, or NPA, with straight-in minimums
Domestic: Alaska, Hawaii, 48 contiguous United
States, District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and U.S. Military Airports worldwide.
@ OpSpec C048 (2.30) (6.13)
C048: Enhanced Flight Vision Systems
-Domestic only, any domestic CAT I PA, APV, or NPA (MD CAT 1 only)
-15 kts Max x-wind
-Begin the approach based on the Derived Visibility Value from the EFVS Operational Credit Tables (Which is lower than Jepp)
-Descend below DA to 100 feet above TDZE using enhanced vision if enhanced flight visibility meets the Charted Visibility Value(Jepp)
-Descend below 100 feet above TDZE using natural vision of the required items
MD11 only domestic Cat 1
757-767-777 domestic CAT I PA, APV, or NPA, with straight-in minimums
Domestic: Alaska, Hawaii, 48 contiguous United
States, District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and U.S. Military Airports worldwide
High Mins Capt not allowed to descend below DA or MDA
@ ETOPS with 2-engine airplanes B342 (2.30)
767-777
Allowed 180 minute (with waiver, 207 minutes in NoPac) maximum diversion time to an adequate airport.
ETOPS = extended-range / twin-engine / operational / performance / standards
Non-ETOPS only 1 hour
@ VNAV Approach using DA in lieu of MDA C073 (2.30)
MD-11: Only with 923 Load (Currently N/A)
757-767-777: To treat MDA(H) as DA(H) if using VNAV for a LOC and for a non-precision approach with ball note “Only authorized operators may use VNAV DA(H) in lieu of MDA(H)”
@ RNP AR Approaches C384 (2.30)
757-767-777 are authorized RNAV (RNP) or AR procedures
“Radius-to-Fix” turn (RF) (2.30)
RNAV Approach Turn
757-767-777 and MD-11/10
PM Duties (2.36)
ICI
Identify / Command / Intervene
10 kts slow / increase speed / Go-Around
Monitoring Procedures (All Crewmembers) (2.36)
VVM
Verbalize / Verify / Monitor
$$$ Flight Deck Authority (2.37)
The Captain of record (listed on the Release) is designated the PIC
PIC has full control and authority in the operation of the aircraft, without limitation, over other crewmembers and their duties from block out until block in
Each crewmember and additional personnel on board must comply with the instructions issued to him by the PIC
The SIC should immediately notify the Captain if there is an emergency, an abnormal, a waypoint/routing change in Canadian Minimum Navigation Performance Specification / North Atlantic High Level Airspace (CMNPS/NAT HLA)airspace, or anytime prudence dictates.
Fuel Policy (2.58)
Efficiency / Protecting Safety / Reliability
Fuel Loads: Discussed in Minutes
When to start APU (2.58)
Final Weight and Balance or no later than 5 min prior to departure (if no ACARS)(reference in the country rules)
Packs use: WX dependent
@ Max Cruise Speed (2.58)
MD-10-10 = .84 (CI=500)
MD-10-30= .86 (CI=400)
MD-11 = .86 (CI=500)
757 = ? (CI=200)
767 = .86 (CI=200)
@ What Speed To Fly (2.58)
767 CI and CI range
Fly in ECON SPD with the CI in the FPR,
Unless there is a Mach number, then climb/decent CI80,
Then in cruise set MACH in header or needed for Oceanic
767 Range 0-200 CI
$$$ Use of HUD/EFVS (2.64)
<10,000’
PF: 50% of legs
PM: 100% of legs
AT ALL TIMES:
1. Takeoff or approach with windshear reported in the vicinity of the airport.
2. EFVS operation.
3. CAT II ILS approach (EFVS use optional).
4. CAT III ILS approach (EFVS use optional).
5. HUD Takeoff Guidance required < RVR 500ft/150m (EFVS use optional).
6. Low-visibility taxi ≤ RVR 1200 (EFVS use optional).
Low Visibility Taxi Procedures (2.82)
1200 RVR or less
No check list
Low vis taxi chart
Consider starting all engines
HUD required (Use of EFVS is optional)
Takeoff and landing minima is operator specific.
Taxi capabilities are airport and ATC specific.
Movement Area: ATC Controlled
Non-Movement Area: NOT ATC Controlled
For operations with less than 600 RVR, taxiway centerline lights must be installed and operational from the landing runway to the non-movement area.
Taxiway centerline lights alternate Amber and Green: ACFT still in the ILS critical area.
Taxiway centerline lights become all Green: ACFT is clear of the runway and the critical area.
Early Block-Out (3.05)
Must contact GOC to block-out > than 5 min early.
$$$ Initial Crew Briefing (3.06)
Threat Awareness and Management
MEL items
Crew experience
Alertness and preparation
Airport and route familiarity
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) risks
WX
GO-Around Procedures if first flight
Error Detection and Correction
FCIFs, Bulletins, and Hot Topics
$$$ Currency HUD / EFVS (3.07)
HUD: 1 T/O or Landing using HUD in 90 days
EFVS: 6 approaches in 6 months using EFVS
(one must be to a full stop)
(just used, WX can be clear, day or night)
(Y/N on Flight Release indicates currency)
@ 757/767 Segment Currency Requirements (3.07)
CA/FO:
757: Minimum of 2 flight legs every 90 days AND
767: Minimum of 2 flight legs every 90 days
Performing duties as either PF or PM
Still need 3 in 90 for general lading currency
If no 757 legs, just not current to fly 757
$$$ First Officer has less than 100 hours Line Operating Flight Time (3.11)
If the First Officer has less than 100 hours Line Operating Flight Time as a First Officer in Part 121 Operations in the type airplane being flown, the Captain must make all takeoffs and landings in the following situations:
- At Special Qualification Airports.
- Prevailing Visibility at or below 3/4 mile.
- Runway RVR is at or below 4000 feet.
- Runway has water, snow, slush or similar conditions that may adversely affect airplane performance.
- Braking Action reported less than GOOD.
- Crosswind component in excess of 15 knots.
- Windshear reported in vicinity of airport.
- Any other condition in which the Captain determines it to be prudent
$$$ CA less than 75 hours (3.11)
Can’t fly with FO with less than 75 hours in type aircraft.
OPERATING EXPERIENCE CONSOLIDATION REQUIREMENTS (3.13)
100 hours Flight Time (including IOE) within 120 days after Type Rating (can extend to 150 days if checked)
Regardless of the seat position if there is a Relief Pilot, 2/3 of the flight time counts for consolidation on a 3 pilotflight crew and 1/2 of the flight time counts on a 4 pilot flight crew.
757/767 Consolidation: If checked out on both, different rules apply
C078 (HUD) and C048 EFVS Training Consolidation:
Newly activated Captains: must conduct and log,
-(6) takeoffs using the HUD, with or without takeoff guidance
-(6) approaches using the HUD/EFVS in conditions greater than or equal to current applicable weather minimums in order to consolidate their training.
Once complete, the currency status for HUD and EFVS is shown under the “H” and “E”columns of the crewmember’s information section of the Release.
ACARS ACFT Performance (3.21)
NextGen APS
These performance calculations are from performance software hosted on an FAA certified ground-based server. The flight crew accesses the performance software via ACARS. Current METAR data, MEL/CDL affecting performance, and runway NOTAMs are included in the performance data calculation for the runways requested.
The performance software is continually updated and is valid anytime it is accessed.
If the performance software cannot be accessed, use the EFB APS as outlined below.
Aircraft Group Designation (3.23)
All: IV / D
777: V / E
RNP Requirements (3.25)
En-route: 10
SID/STAR: 1
Approach (IAF-FAF): 1
T/O and Landings (FAF-Minimums): 0.3
RVSM Must Report to ATC (3.25)
- Failure of all autopilots
- Loss of any altimeter (+/- 200’ of each other)
- Failure of altitude hold function
- Encountering severe turbulence
- Encountering mountain wave activity
- Situation that requires immediate altitude deviation
altimeter must be check once prior to RVSM entry and every hour
757-767-777 and MD-11/10 altimeter comparator system counts as check
SPL-QLFY-APRT (3.29)
Ceiling less than 1000 feet above the lowest MEA, MOCA, or initial approach altitude and the visibility is less than 3 miles
- Either the Captain or the First Officer must have made a takeoff and landing at that airport within the preceding 12 months.
- The Captain must have reviewed (within the preceding 12 months) Special Airport Qualification pages.
- If photographs are not available for certain airports in China and the former USSR, Topo-graphical Planning Charts (TPC) may be used as a suitable substitute.
Destination WX Requited (3.35)
Reports / Forecast / Combo; must be at or above mins at ETA
Controlling;
1. Steady State Winds (gust only on actual T/O and Landing)
2. Conditional Wording (when less than main body of forecast)
3. Lowest RVR (RVR takes priority)
Time to destination 90 min or <
-At or above current and below min forecast (if WX is within 2 hours of ETA)
-At or above mins forecast and below mins current (provided a favorable trend)
Time to destination > 90 min
Solely an at or above forecast (even if current WX is below mins)
Destination WX Requirement use of C048 (3.35)
For dispatch: WX must be at or above mins at ETA of destination
To start approach using EFVS OpsSpec C048: Domestic Cat I with vis off the Derived Visibility Value from the EFVS Operational Credit Tables
Extended Overwater Destination Minimums (3.35)
For extended overwater operations, or operations within the State of Alaska,
Destination airport may be forecast to be below required minimums at the ETA,
Provided the alternate airport is forecast to be at or above derived alternate minimums at the ETA at the alternate.
Exemption 18402 (3.37)
Removed 12/31/2021
Authorizes FedEx to dispatch flights to airports in the contiguous United States without an alternate:
+/- 1 hour of ETA the destination airport, the appropriate weather reports or forecasts, or any combination of thereof indicate:
CAT I ILS approach procedure:
The ceiling will be at least 1,000 feet above the airport elevation; and
Visibility will be at least 3 miles.
CAT II or III ILS approach procedure:
The ceiling will be at least 1,000 feet above the airport elevation; and
Visibility will be at least 2 miles.
Flag Ops, Alternate Always Required (3.37)
Flight leg exceeding 6 hours
Once less than 6 hours, alternate can be removed and fuel used as contingency
$$$ Exemption 5549 (3.45)
High Mins Capt Exemption
DECISION CHART
Authorizes High Mins Captain to flight plan, release, and fly to the lowest published CAT I or CAT II Mins during his first 100 hours
* CA must be PF*
CAT I:
Approach Coupler or HUD system used until DH or MA (HUD req “Y”)
WX CAN’T be below 4000’ RVR (3/4 mile visibility) and the crosswind component exceeds 15 knots combined with a braking action report less than “good.”
CAT II:
ACFT CAT II/III certified
Approach Coupler and Autoland System used until Landing or MA
Crosswind 15 kts or less
Ex 5549 may only be used on
flights within CONUS and OpSpecs A012 flights inbound to the US only
FOD (3.47)
Fuel Over Destination:
Defined as the fuel on board minus the burn (DEST + TAXI)
65 min
MD-11/10 If min FOD is below 14,000 lbs, contact the dispatcher
Weight and Balance vs. FOB variance (3.47)
Greater than ± 1,000 lbs require an amended W and B
Exemption 3585 (3.42)
DECISION CHART
North American flight operated into the US,
when destination and/or alternate WX could be less than WX mins for those airports at the ETA.
$$$ What must the PIC do if he signs the release manually (3.49)
Send an OPSCTL message stating they signed a paper copy, including the Release number signed.
@ FOB vs. Release Fuel variances (3.49)
1000 lbs. 757-767
1500 lbs. MD-11/10-777
Must Contact Dispatcher and new release
Documents Mandatory For Departer (3.51)
Manually signed release, ACARS message to GOC is required
- Flight Plan/Release (paper or electronic)
Dom: If on one crew members iPad
Int’l: If on all crew members iPads - Valid eMR or ARD/AML (when ARD/AML procedures are in use)
- Weight and Balance
- WX and Forecast
- FSF (fuel service forms)
- DG (dangerous goods)
- Gen Decs (General Declarations)
If a release is signed electronically via Vector or PFC, there is no requirement to sign a paper copy
When the release must be signed manually at a Ramp, a copy must be left with the Ramp Agent
Amendments must be kept via paper, ACARS, or notes app until end of flight.
Any flight issued a new Flight Release (e.g., up-numbering due to BTB, fuel uplift, MEL added, etc.) may be dispatched with ACARS fuel number if fuel total or burn is different from original Release.
If unable to obtain a WX data-com number, a copy of the Release and weather packet must be turned into the local ramp or to Flight
Coordination
How to verify the eMR is current (4.09)
The eMR number on the ACARS message must be checked against what is displayed on Vector.
The current eMR number can be cross checked at any time using ACARS, Downlinks >Ops Control>“eMR”.
Circuit Breaker Policy (4.12)
May pull and reset CB if directed by:
-QRH or MX
May reset a tripped CB if:
-MX
-No ARD history
-Only one attempt
NEVER RESET
-Fuel Boost Pump
-Fuel Quantity
-Aux Hyd Pump (MD11/10 only)
*If this resolved the problem, the flight may continue
*Always make an AML entry
PDM (4.13)
After Pushback - Prior to T/O
Use Flow Chart
Items needed before T/O:
1. The MEL item number,
2. The MOC-assigned Control Number
3. Time and initials of the Dispatcher
Submit PDIS via Wrench (if eMR is used)
PDM delay code (MG)
@ Preflight Fuel Verification (4.15)
FO’s Duties
Calculate previous “block-in-fuel” + “total pounds added” = FOB
Block-in-fuel: Off previous flight message on yoke clip or AML entry
AML entry if:
1. FSF is missing
2. Difference between “previously flight block-in-fuel” and “FSF block A” of
+1000 lbs (757-767) / +3000 lbs (MD-11)
3. Difference between “calculated FOB” and “indicated FOB” of +5% or 5000lbs (which ever is less)
ACTIVE NAVIGATION DATABASE CYCLE
CHANGEOVER TIME AND DATABASE IDENTIFICATION (4.18)
Which one to use
28-Day Cycle
Starts: 0901Z (on first day)
Ends: 0900Z (first day of next cycle)
Should use based on the anticipated Flight Release Takeoff Time
Weight and Balance Verification Process (4.21)
CA and FO must independently verify on prelim or final;
1. Flt #
2. Tail #
3. Manifest #
4. Particular Flt Sequence
5. Fuel load distribution
6. Jumpseaters
7. Overwater kit if applicable
CA and FO must verify final for;
Manifest #
Written Format of ZFW / ZFWCG / TOCG / TOGW
When must new performance calculations be made after numbers change (4.21)
ZFW
ZFWCG
TOGW
TOCG
If a subsequent PRELIM is received (as indicated by a new manifest number) showing a change in ZFW/ZFWCG or TOGW/TOCG, then a newTakeoff Performance Data Brief shall be accomplished.
When is Final W and B Received (4.21)
After aircraft loading is complete (final position is locked and scanned)
Manually Entering Manifest Number on the W/B ACK PAGE (4.21)
Only during paper WT & BAL manifest Ops
LMC (4.21)
Last Minute Change (LMC) procedures don’t apply ACARS Weight and Balance and results in a new ACARS Weight and Balance
Non-ACARS:
Wide Body’s: 999 lbs.
Narrow Body’s: 400 lbs.
An asterisk next to ZFW (4.21)
Reduction in maximum ZFW due to MEL or other factors, such as reduced fuel tank quantities
Air or Block Turn Back requirements (4.21)
Air or Block Turn Back: Return to the gate after taxi
Require:
1. NEW Weight and Balance
2. Complete Close-Out (provide GOC with Out/Off/On/In times)
Accomplish by:
1. SEND the ACARS summary
2. Re-Initialize
Any Wt & Bal for the flight will then be automatically sent to the aircraft
Clearance (4.27)
Valid Times: 30 min prior - 2 hrs after proposed departure time
The Captain and one other flight crew will monitor receipt of all ATC departure clearances