Frontier Big 89 Flashcards
When is an alternate required?
Vol 1: 20.20.3, 35.20.1, 40.10.6
123 rule for domestic
123++ for flag (++ 1500 abov lowest pub IAP min/2sm more than the lowest viz min) ==== THE GREATER OF THE TWO
And
Method 2
Marginal weather = Dest mins (CAT1) within 100-1/2 Derived ALT Mins within 100 or 1/2… Second Alternate
Offline charters International Severe icing Thunderstorms RNAV only - No land based approaches! Supplemental - on Dispatch release 3585 - check book for all the requirements V1 20.20.4
Explain Flaps optimized between 3 and 4?
Vol 1 20.32.6
If enroute icing is encountered, flaps 3 landing config may be required based on approach climb weight limits.
If the arrival airport WX is +8C then this is not an issue.
Explain method one vs method two? Standard strategy vs Obstacle? Procedures for both? Where would we see it listed?
Method 1 = Provides 1000ft terrain clearance 5miles either side of the centerline from V1 to destination.. Most FAL flights are Method1 at present
Method 2 = Provides 2000 ft terrain clearance 5miles either side of the centerline from cruise altitude to stops all along the route. In the event of a TO alternate requirement then Method 1 is used then reverts to Method 2.
STANDARD STRATEGY: (Used for method 1)
OBSTACLE STRATEGY: (Used for method 2)
Method of dispatch will be on the dispatch release.
Explain Ground Speed mini
During approach the FMGS continually calculates a speed based on ground speed to insure a safe inertial margin for abrupt wind changes. i.e. a microburst.
(FMGS-flight management guidance envelope system)
Preliminary Cockpit Prep
a. What is the minimum batt voltage and what does that voltage ensure?
b. What indications do you get when conducting an engine fire test with AC pwr?
c. Reference b above what indication are lost when performing with DC pwr?
a. 25.5 ensures 50% charge min
b. CFEDSME = CRC / Fire Push Button Lights / Engine Panel Fire Light / Discharge / Squib / Master Warn Lights / ECAM
c. CME = CRC / Master Warn Lights / ECAM
If brake accumulator pressure is out of green band, how can it be charged?
Yellow electric hydraulic pump
At the gate with engines off, you turn on the yellow elec hyd pump. Will this action pressurize the green hyd system?
Yes, green now pressurized by the PTU driven by yellow system pressure.
How do you perform an alternate brake check?
Yellow Pump - Off
Plane - Chocked
Parking Brake - Off
Press/hold brakes - 2000/2700PSI
When performing the brake check during taxi, the FO announces “pressure zero” Whats is indicated by this…
Green has taken over yellow pressure
During single engine taxi, the 2nd engine must be started a minimum of how many minutes prior to take off and why?
3Minutes
Protects against thermal shock
Engines last longer
What temp and conditions must the engine ice be turned on and in what phase of flight?
Temp +10 to -40 with visible moisture.
All operations when icing conditions exist except in climb and cruise when colder than -40c. During descent it should be on if VIZ Moist +10 to -40
Limitations (all of them and have understanding of all of Vol 2 sec 2
Limitations (all of them and have understanding of all of Vol 2 sec 2)
Memory items
Memory items
Performance problem with brake MEL.
Performance problem with brake MEL.
WB (what ways can you get a valid WB?)
ACARS via AWP, (acars weight/balance/performance)
TLR (takeoff/landing report)
CLP
Lights and Switches/ and systems
Lights and Switches/ and systems
What do the FACs do?
1 - Controls Inputs for
Rudder, Rudder Trim, Yaw Damp
2 - Computes Data for
Flight Envelope
Speed Functions
3 - Warning notice for (If functions are installed)
Low Energy
Wind Shear Detection
Flight Augmentation Computers
BSWFTRATTY
Beta target - Flaps 123. One N1 above 80% other N1 blow 35%
Speed Speed Speed (Flaps 2-F, blow 2000 to 100) / Forewarns you what is on the way / Alpha floor.
Windshear
Reactive 3/5 secs 50ft-1300ft/1300ft-50ft
Predictive prevents (real WX) on radar
Flight envelope protections (left side PFD/commands alpha floor to thrust levers shown on FMA and EWD
Tail-controls the following Ruder limiting Alternate yaw law Turn Coordination Trim Yaw Damping.
When is a TO alternate required?
When departure airport weather is below CAT 1 mins
What is the time and distance for a TO alternate
Not more than 1 hr (single engine cruise in still wind) or 330 nm
When/what is required for AUTOLAND?
Crew trained
A/C capable
Runway available is CAT II/III
Viz 2400 RVR or 1/2m or worse
When in flight, under what circumstances would your speed brakes retract automatically?
SEAFAT S = SEC 1 / 3 both have faults (spoiler elevator computer) E = Elevator L or R fault A = Alpha Floor Active F = Flaps Full A = Alpha Prot Active T = Thrusts lever > MCT
What does centering the beta target with the bank index do?
Optimizes aircraft performance during single engine operations.
If you loose the Blue Hyd system fluid, is the RAT available?
No because the RAT is powered by the blue hyd sys
What protections are available in Normal Law, Alternate Law, Direct Law?
NAD Laws
N-BPALS
A-LS
D-N
Normal Law: Bank Pitch AOA Load Speed
Alternate Law: Load / high Low speed (maybe)
Direct Law: None
Is alpha floor available in Alternate Law? Direct Law?
No, No
Why should the Captain wait to call for the “after start” checklist until after visually confirms that the tow bar has been disconnected?
Because the FO will turn on the yellow electric pump (nose wheel steering)
What color is the “NW STRG DISC”
Green when in towing position. Amber with one engine running.
Do you have A/Skid if you lose your normal braking?
Yes, if the BSCU is working.
BSCU-brake steering control unit
What powers the AC ESS BUS and DC ESS Bus if both engine driven gens are lost and the airspeed is above 100 kts?
Emergency Generator….
> 100 knots the RAT will deploy and powers the blue hydraulic system which drives the EMER GEN via a hydraulic motor.
What is the max recommended thrust to be used to get the A/C to move on the ramp?
40% N1
How do you get out of “TOGA LOCK” is triggered by “A FLOOR”?
Match and Mash. Push throttles to match then mash the auto thrust off.
What flight control is left when in mechanical back up law?
Pitch trim (THS) and rudder.
RVSM Airspace requires specific equipment to be operational - what is it?
FFAT PAD:
FWC (Flight Warning Computer)
FCU (Flight Control Unit-controls autopilot)
Autopilot
Transponder
2 PFDs (Primary Flight Display) 2 ADRs (ADR 1 reqd) (Air Data Reference) 2 DMCs (Display Management Computer)
What are the 4 requirements to accept an RNAV departure?
Flight Director or Autopilot
Error no more than .5 nm
Engage no later than 500 ft AGL.
SID in database
What is the required response to “SINK RATE” aural warning?
Go around
How must an approach be conducted when visibility is less that ¾ m, or RVR 4000?
With an autopilot
How must an approach be conducted when visibility is ½ m or RVR 2400 ft or less?
As a cat 2 or 3 autoland.
What flight release paperwork is required to be onboard before a flight can block out?
DFW
Dispatch / flight release
Flight plan along with WX / Notams
Weight / balance / Perf (AWP or TLR)
What is the required response to an “AUTOLAND” warning light during CAT II/III approach?
Immediate missed approach
How does a pilot initiate the call to the FAs to inform them to prepare the cabin for possible evac?
By using the normal call buttons.