FOM Test Flashcards
1
Q
What are the check in times for a DH flight within Canada?
Canada to International?
A
45 min
1 hr
2
Q
When does flight watch commence?
A
At the approval of an OFP by the dispatcher and continues until the completion or cancellation of the flight
3
Q
What is modified flight watch?
A
Evacuation of dispatch so flight watch rests with the flight crew until further advised.
4
Q
How long before OFP notams and weather need to be checked if still valid?
A
If more than 2 hours have passed since the OFP was retrieved by the Flight Crew, confirmation shall be made that the NOTAMS and weather are still valid.
(FOM 8.1.3.2)
5
Q
When does PIC take control over final decisions on any changes to OFP?
A
With the application of take off thrust.
6
Q
What is done with an irreconcilable difference in opinions between capt and dispatch
A
PIC takes the conservative course of action
(FOM 8.1.3.4)
7
Q
How is missed approach performance calculated?
By who?
Why?
A
Dispatch at planned landing weight, one engine inop climb gradient. If steeper than standard, crew must verify prior to approach that one eng inop meets climb gradients.
Air Canada Performance engineering
To provide lower MDA/DA’s, some approaches use Non-Standard Climb Gradients in the missed approach design when a standard missed approach climb design would result in unreasonably high minima.
8
Q
What is the standard climb gradient?
A
2.5%
9
Q
What 10 things must you check on a OFP?
A
Flt #
Date
Fin and type
Distance against GC distance for errors
Temp/WX
Wind COMP
Validity of destination and alt WX
Fuel
Terrain
Weight
Crew alerts/notams
10
Q
What are the terrain clearance check altitude and distance either side of track?
A
1,000 ft and 5 sm
If can’t do it you must use escape charts
CARS requires you use the factored eng out level off altitude
11
Q
What is P-RAIM check for
A
To ensure required navigation precision is available at enroute, approach phases
12
Q
Can you dispatch without a valid TAF?
A
Yes
However you do need a valid TAF for alternates
And have no Known factors precluding a safe landing
13
Q
How long of a delay before dispatch must reassess the conditions of the OFP?
A
2 hrs
14
Q
If you request a modification to a flight plan fuel/speed what must you submit?
A
A Voyage Report with reason
15
Q
What are protected fuels? (7)
A
Altn
Reserve
Cont 5%
NA IFR
SUPP
ETOPS
SDTO
16
Q
How is Alternate fuel calculated?
A
Cost index of 0, measured from the threshold from destination to alternate via missed approach, enroute, star
(Includes a vertical profile)
17
Q
Can you consume Alt fuel?
Paperwork?
A
Yes, but not routinely
File ASR
18
Q
Definition of BURN fuel?
A
Take off point to destination rwy with SID/STAR and vertical profile
(Field ASR if significantly greater)
19
Q
Definition of CONT
A
Unforeseen factors
Calculated using past history.
Never less than 5 min
1500 AGL holding at destination
If no history 5% of burn
20
Q
Where can you find the procedure for air carrier inspection
A
FOM 7.13
Or
P-EFB - flight operations/reference and policy information/SAFA inspections
21
Q
What is the difference between NAT and Pacific ETOPS operations with respect to squaking 2000
A
NAT 2000 30 min after entry
Pacific 2000 when entering and oceanic FIR
All others maintain current Transponder
9.3.4
22
Q
What is the new policy with regards to the flight deck door and 1L door?
A
Must be locked when passenger doors are closed.
11.9.1
23
Q
What must be done after a incident or accident
A
DDDAD
Duty Officer
Dispatch
Deactivate
ASR
Debrief
FOM 12.13.11
24
Q
Can you take off without CONT?
A
No, need 5 min of CONT fuel
But can burn into it
(Technically not req in Canada)
25
Is CONT available at ETOPS critical point?
Yes but at a percentage of what’s remaining in the flight
ie if at 65% of flight, then 35% available
26
What is used to calculate the fuel NAIFR SAP?
Fuel for a missed approach, 2nd approach. No less than 12 min of fuel at 1500 ASL in ISA
27
What is reserve fuel?
If you burn into it?
Hold for 30 min at destination at ELW and 1500ft ASL
File an ASR and it constitutes a fuel emergency
28
Is taxiing into a gate considered in taxi fuel
No
29
What fuels does flight fuel not include ?
Taxi and Extra
30
What is min take off fuel include?
Can you take off below it?
Protected fuels + Burn
BURN
RESERVE
MEL
Cont 5 min
NAIFR SAP
ALTN
ETOPS
No you cannot take of below it!
(CAUTION: MIN T/O FUEL does not include fuel for terminal/enroute weather or ATC delays)
(FOM 8.1.6.4)
31
When do we have to contact dispatch regarding fuel on board?
Before push?
Before T/O
At wypt?
Less than Block fuel at pushback,
less than Flight fuel at start of take-off,
AFOB is less than MFOB over a waypoint.
32
Can you consume CONT fuel or additional fuel on the ground?
Yes, but contact dispatch and you both must be satisfied fuel is adequate, if unable to contact, advise ASAP when airborne.
33
When is a T/O alternate required?
USA differences?
CAN/USA <2600 RVR or 1/2 SM or if below landing minimums ( can’t use CAT II)
USA - ceiling and vis at T/O ALTN must meet the requirements at time of T/O and ETA
34
What are the take off alternate time/distance requirements?
Speed?
60 min OEI cruise speed, zero wind
351 nm 60 min
At 310 Kts
35
What types of terminals can be used as T/O alternates?
D -Destinations
A - Alternates
EC-Escape chart only airports
(Found in the AC Tab Coverage)
36
If a destination has no TAF what is needed?
2 alternates planned at ETA
37
Alternate airports with TAFs that have:
BECMG
TEMPO
INTER
PROB
What are the restrictions?
BECMG-improving at end of period/ if deteriorating at beginning
TEMPO/INTER- not below published min
PROB-not below landing minima for that aerodrome
(PROB 30, TEMPO/PROB 40 May be disregarded)
38
Can an aerodrome with just a Aerodrome Advisory forecast or GFA be used as an alternate?
Yes,
Aerodrome Advisory No wx lower than 500 above the lowest useable HAT/HAA and not less than 3 sm.
GFA 1,000 ft above HAT/HAA and 3 sm, and no cumulus
39
How do you use ceiling values for HAT/HAA for weather forecasts, what are the increments?
Up to and including 20 ft use the lower 100ft, above 20 ft use the higher 100ft increments
40
Alternate wx minima other than US?
2 or more usable precision approaches each providing straight in to separate runways:
400-1 or 200-1/2 above lowest usable HAT and visibility, whichever is greater.
ii)one usable precision approach: 600-2 or 300-1 above lowest usable HAA and visibility,
whichever is greater
iii) non-precision only: 800-2 or 300-1 above lowest usable HAA and visibility, whichever is
greater
iv) no IFR approach: no lower than 500 feet above a minimum IFR altitude that shall permit a VFR approach and landing. (1500meters=1sm)
Only in Canada can you slide the 600-2 and the 800-2
41
US alternate wx?
2 or more usable precision approaches each providing straight in to separate runways: 400-1 or 200-1/2 to the higher of the two usable HAT and visibility, whichever is greater.
ii)one usable precision approach: 600-2 or add 400-1 to the HAT and visibility, whichever is greater
iii) non-precision only: 800-2 or add 400-1 to the HAT/HAA and visibility, whichever is greater
42
Special requirements for GNSS based approach alternates?
Flight crew qualified, and a/c serviceable for the approach. A minimum of 100nm separation is required when a GNSS based approach is planned for both destination and alternate. Otherwise, wx must be based on a non GNSS approach. If can't do 100nm and no other approach-NO IFR approach applicable shall be planned for the alternate. Also, need a P-RAIM check completed.
43
NAIFR aerodrome requirements? Wx requirements?
. WXi1 hour before and after ETA: in Canada 1000ft above FAF and 3sm (second lowest limits) or 1500ft ceiling and 6sm. US: 2000ft and 3sm. BOTH: no fog or restrictions to visibility including precip below 3 miles, no TRWs no risk of freezing precip. 2 runways and 2 IFR approaches (only one GNSS), emergency standby electrical power. (Any airport with an ILS of 250ft meets this) One runway meets wet landing distance, and the other meets distance of forecast conditions. (One rwy can be closed if made available)
6 hours scheduled flight time: Take-off from North, Central or South American continents , the Caribbean islands or Bermuda. 6-8 hours of flight time: take-off from North American continent and land in North American continent except Mexico. 4-6 hours out, PIC shall obtain confirmation from dispatch that aerodrome is still acceptable
44
Where can't we go NAIFR?
DCA Washington and YYT St. John’s
45
Should you fire cargo suppressants with vehicle emission activating detection systems?
No
46
What do you do if you find a "Maintenance in Progress Tag" over thrust levers?
Power off: if tag over thrust lever quadrant, NO part of any flight deck control shall be touched without speaking to maintenance.
Power on: no hydraulic system turned on, no engines/APU started or motored, no flight control systems turned on or actuated and no fuel systems turned on.
47
Customs of Inspection notice says panels were removed, what do you do?
Confirm with MTC panels were secured properly.
48
How do you contact MTC after pushback?
Through dispatch.
49
What is a Temporary Correction Notice?
Used by MOC where there has been a discovery of an error in a particular MEL.
50
Where will you find a Production Permit. Can it provide relief from an MEL?
Transcribed or attached to the Defect Log. NO!
51
Required Aircraft Documents? What is in documents pouch?
Journey Log, Defect Log, Documents Pouch, Onboard library, Cabin defect log. Pouch: Sabotage checklist, C of A, C of R, radio license, certificate of noise compliance. Can leave if some missing except C of A and C of R there.- snag it.
52
What manuals are no-go? (3)
(Not logbooks)
AOM, MEL and FOM
53
When do you monitor company freq?
On ground until departure time
54
Minimum cabin crew A220 pax?
Absolute minimum is 2 and only from a non crew base
55
Can and IFS gate support agent act as incharge?
No, but they can bring the number up to minimum for boarding.
56
What must PIC brief to incharge?
Flight deck observers,
taxi time,
review of selected security procedures,
language,
water & Waste,
Conditions/Turb
57
What part of FA’s safety briefing can be done after seat belt sign is off?
Oxygen and Life vest (but prior to over water portion of flight)
58
Can you depart with fewer than the cabin crew compliment?
Yes, but certain conditions only..sickness going to or on a layover from noncrew base or leaving a non crew base. Can use only one employee for safety related duties. Look up other conditions.- Voyage report
59
What are tire wear guidelines?
Zero groove depth in the center groove(s) or with no more than a total of 3 linear inches of reinforcing fabric exposed per tire. Must enter in defect log. Must call MOC for all other damage including cuts.
60
What does BINGO stand for?
Bump Inspected Now Go
61
Can you restart APU while fueling if it has been shut down during refuelling?
No
62
With lightning within how close shall refuelling stop? What shall be on and what shall be OFF during fuelling? Other requirements? Designated exits?
8 km. Seat belt sign off and No Smoking and a bridge/airstairs on. Emergency lights armed, on or available to cabin crew. Flight crew must inform in charge if leaving aircraft.
Minimum cabin crew complement with designated exis stationed (L1, and/or L2 + L4)
63
Max adjustable fuel load?
300KG A220
64
How often are FMS/FMGS data bases updated?
28 days
65
When can you use compact snow as the rwy contaminate instead of ICE?
When the ICE has been treated with sand and/or chemical and the CRFI is greater than 0.40
66
Can you leave the gate/stand if you receive a "NO GO MTC WORK NOT COMPLETED" message?
No
67
What must you verify on a NOTOC?
Flight number, date, FIN, departure station, edition number and signature.
68
If not received, when should you ask for load final figures prior to push?
8 minutes
69
When can you close main cabin door? Flight deck door?
Fuelling complete and cabin bags stowed. As soon as cabin door closes.
70
What are the pax tolerances?
Are pax in flight deck seats included in total?
Cabin jump seats?
How much should you add for pax count over per pax?
What is tolerance if pax are moved for weight and balance?
3 per Zone and 6 total.
Yes, if not operating crew.
Yes.
80kgs.
Zero tolerance.
71
How early can you depart without co-ordinating with dispatch?
Less than 10 minutes, so 9
72
What must you have before brake release? When can you release it?
Releasing it establishes what?
Cabin secure and LDF and clearance and Ramp communications.
Clearance for pushback.
Electronic signature of acceptance of the OFP and conversant with all relevant info. (ATBs, NOTAMs etc)
73
What is the definition of Night?
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.
74
What is RVO and LVO?
75
When can dispatch change out time?
(3)
Open ramp operations,
unserviceable APU
on gate deicing
76
When can you start an engine during tow forward?
Can you tow onto a gate with and engine running?
(What if APU is broken?)
Lift tractors,
never,
Even if APU is unserviceable
77
When can you taxi if aerodrome below level of service? (4)
Push back commenced
Taxi commenced during open ramp (no pushback)
Taxi to or from de-ice
Taxi for reasons other than takeoff
78
When do you have to provide a revised ETO after push back?
When do you refer to tarmac delay program?
10 min
30 min
79
Can you depart without “cabin ready for departure” response?
No
80
Order for take-off vis for Controlled airports
Which one is not allowed to be used in the US?
RVR
Ground Visibility (if not fluctuating above or below due to local phenom)
Pilot observed visibility
Pilot observed not allowed in US
81
What is the standard take off minima at a controlled airport in Canada?
What are the lower than standard limits in Canada for Take-off?
2600 RVR or 1/2 SM
RVR 1200 or 1/4 SM HIRL or RCLL or RCL plainly visible
RVR 600 HIRL&,RCLL&,RCL markings and 2 transmissometers
(Also Capt and FO attitude instruments w pitch index at least 15 deg
Failure warning systems
Runway lights used for night takeoffs
82
What is the take off min vis at an uncontrolled airport in Canada?
Not less than 1200RVR and runway to be ensured clear of obstacles
If you can do that go to standard 2600 RVR
83
What is the standard take off min in USA?
5000 RVR or 1 mile for two engines
84
What are the low Vis take off equipment requirements in the USA?
1600
1200
600
1600 RVR or 1/4 SM HIRL or RCLL or RCLM, or 1/4 vis and runway marks/lights provide adequate vis references
1200 RVR TDZ and ROLLOUT 1000 (or or or) (RCLM day only)
600 RVR TDZ ROLLOUT 600 (HIRL&RCL&RCLM) (2 RVR’s)
85
When must you positively identify the runway for take off?
Can you accept an intersection for this?
Below 2600 RVR or 1/2 SM
Yes if practice for that runway
86
How long before you query ATC after taking position and no clearance for take off given?
30 seconds
87
Can you accept a VFR departure?
What VFR operations are prohibited?
Yes but must maintain VFR
Night VFR prohibited
88
What is the mini brief before cleared to position?
V1 V2
Heading and initial altitude
(Transition alt if not 18,000)
(FOM 8.5.7)
89
Normally when are turns prohibited until after take off?
Max bank?
400 ft
15 deg to 400 ft
Then 30 deg Bank
90
When can you change frequencies after take off?
When can you do the after take off checklist?
500 ft unless it is preset
2,000 AGL
(FOM 8.7.6)
91
When do you set altimeter to standard when climbing in Canada, US or elsewhere?
Canada and US 18,000 ft
Everywhere else above transition alt
Except if altitude restriction below Transition altitude
92
Do you need a ATC clearance after a fixed Mach area to go variable speed?
Yes
93
When do you use true heading?
ACA
NCA
North of 70
Airway charted in True
94
In the climb if you level off prior to transition altitude, do you reset the altimeter to the local setting?
Yes
95
When must you do a fuel check?
Upon reaching cruise alt and every 90 min
96
What changes during a flight must be reported to dispatch? (5) (only one is flight plan changes)
Enroute or arrival time varies by more than 5 min
Unexpected weather
AFOB is less than MFOB
Flight plan change
Position reports
97
When must you update the gate ETA?
When it differs from DFM by 4 min
98
On a closed RNAV star, what do you do if no approach clearance received at the end of the star?
Intercept the inbd track and maintain the last cleared altitude
99
What is the definition of a mountainous airport?
Rises of 2000 ft within 12 miles
100
How long is a runway visibility report valid?
20 min
101
When are RVR’s included in weather reports?
1 Sm or less and or 6,000 ft or less
102
When is visibility reported in fractions?
Less than 3 sm
103
What are the TDZ for ICAO and FAA distance and markings?
ICAO > 7,900 ft runways Aiming pt markings are at 1,300 ft, TDZ markings 3,000 ft (6 markings)
< 7,900 ft Aim at 1,300 ft, 2,000 ft (4 markings)
FAA > 7,900 ft Aiming pt at 1,000 ft TDZ markings 3,000 ft, (6)
< 7,900 ft Aim 1,000 ft, TDZ marking length is 2,500 ft (5)
104
What must the PF do below 1,000 ft?
One hand in the flight controls and one hand on the thrust levers
105
If a PIC takes control from a PF below 1,000 ft AAE can they continue for a landing or a go around?
Go around
106
What are the tolerances on the altitude check at the FAF in IMC?
If not met?
100 ft
Go around
107
What are the two approach gates and requirements?
1000 ft - correct lateral and vertical flight path and final configuration for landing
500 ft - airspeed +10/-5, thrust stability, <1,000 fpm descent rate, final landing checks complete.
108
Do you set the upper altitude for the missed approach if there are constraint altitudes?
No, set the at or below altitude until assured meeting the restriction
109
What is the visual approach wx requirements in Canada and USA?
Canada 1,000 ft and 3 sm vis
USA 1,000ft ceiling and 3 sm vis
110
What night approaches are prohibited?
Can you do a night visual?
Night visual or contact approaches in mountainous regions.
Yes, but Night visual must stay on IFR routing until 10 sm from airport.
111
What are the circling minimum weather requirements?
Circling approaches and contact approaches are prohibited.
ATB 065 June 15 2022
112
How do you conduct a missed approach from a circling approach?
Climb to sector/Missed approach alt turn towards the center of the airport and follow as closely as possible the missed approach procedure
BUT circling approaches are prohibited (contact approaches as well)
113
What must be monitored on a non precision approach
Raw data
114
Where do you find specific guidance regarding RNP AR APCH and authorization to conduct them?
AOM and jep 10-10 pages
115
PRM approaches permit simultaneous approaches on runways how far apart?
When do you have to advise ATC you are able to do the approach?
Where are specific procedures?
4300 ft
200 nm from US destination and no later than TOD for SYD
Attention all users and break out maneuver
116
What do you do if you get a TCAS on a PRM approach?
Comply with vertical TCAS and follow lateral headings from PRM controller
117
Cat 3 tolerances? ( not wind)
A/S +/-5 kts but not below Vref
LOC 1/3 dot
GS 1 dot
No latitude changes
Trimmed
Appropriate annunciations
118
CAT II and CAT III equipment requirements to conduct an approach at the airport (not wx)
ILS LOC and GS
HAIL TDZ RCLL REIL
2 RVR for cat 2
3 RVR for cat 3
Alt pwr
15% additional runway.
119
How do you ask for operational fuel
What units
Dispatch
In minutes
30 kg/min cruise (A220) (300kg/10 min, 1800kg/60 min)
9.1 kg/min taxi (91kg/10 min, 550kg/hr)
120
What is electronic signature of the OFP?
What tasks cannot be done after pushback? (2)
Park Brake Release
LDF received, reconciled, and performance calculate and entered in FMS,
Clearance received (FOM 8.3.6.1)
121
What is the Tokyo Convention?
Chicago Convention?
Warsaw/Montreal?
Captain authority to be a Peace officer and have the authority to act without repercussion of a civil suit.
Air law between country’s
Liable damages for death or bodily injury for international travel, does not include mental anguish unless due to physical harm
