General Flashcards
Is satellite navigation permitted?
YES
What is the Lower Safety Alignment Limit on PAR APCH?
If the aircraft goes below this line,
Final Controller will give the aircraft the instruction of G/A.
Any amendment on Japan Air Traffic Control Standard Procedures recently?
AIM J ATC Phraseology Climb via or Descend via SID/STAR
Do you have any authority on the passenger on board? (Article 73-4)
The PIC from the moment all external doors are closed for TO until any such door is opened for disembarkation, authority over any person which impedes the safety of the aircraft or persons onboard can adopt measures to restrain to suppress these acts or disembark the offending passenger.
If a passenger smokes in the Lavatory, what do you have to do?
Issue a Prohibition Order Letter since its a case where it is unruly behavior after recognizing it as unruly behavior. Passengers are briefed prior to flight and also the lavatory is placarded with no smoking signs. OM 6-S-39
If a passenger hits a CA, what do you have to do?
In Principle issue a Warning Letter
This situation is classified as Category 1 Behaviour:
Punishable offence against current law (e.g. criminal law) represented by the following behaviours:
Violence against crew members or passengers, damage to property
A Warning Letter will be issued:
A measure for Category 1 and 3 to firmly tell (WARN) the passenger that their behaviour is unlawful
CA shall warn them verbally, or present a Warning Letter to the passenger after obtaining the Captains permission
Written in 12 languages and says that the unruly behaviour is a violation of the Civil Aeronautics Law
Report to ground staff/operations and request assistance: Flight, Details of behaviour and Pax info
On the ground
Request assistance from Ground Staff. On the ground as the PIC you do not have the authority to offload the passengers. However as the PIC has the full and final responsibility for the safety of all persons on board and the safe operation of the aircraft, I will be stating to the Ground staff that they ARE to be offloaded. Along with this, passengers bags will be required to be offloaded, new W&B will be required to be sent to the aircraft as well. Getting witness statements and if necessary contact the Company directly and request Police to attend to the aircraft.
In Flight
Take necessary actions to ensure the safety of flight and of the passengers and crew:
Restrain passengers if necessary
Have them seated separately until landing
Contact the company and advise them of the situation and to have Police and Station Manager to meet the aircraft upon arrival
Divert to nearest Suitable airport if the safety of the flight is in danger
Get Cabin Crew to take eyewitness statements
Call upon ANA Staff/DH Crew to assist CA’s if necessary
Inform ATC of the fact that passengers are restrained if required
What is the PIC Authority based on Law?
Article 73.
AUTHORITY to direct, supervise and delegate tasks to crew members in performing their duties.
Full and final RESPONSIBILITY for the overall safety of flight all persons and cargo on board.
What kind of item does “Obligation to Report (Article 76)” have? (4 classifications)
Stipulates that the PIC is obligated to report certain matters. These can be classified into four groups:
Article 76 (1) Accidents
Article 76 (2) Accidents to other aircraft
Article 76 (3) Any malfunction to a ground facility or any other incident on the ground
Article 76-2 Any dangerous situation occurring on the aircraft
OM S-8-3 lists the items that are required to be reported and should be used when required.
Regarding “Obligation to Report (Article 76)”, any reporting items based on voluntary
action by the company other than specified by Law?
OM S-8-3 lists the items that are required to be reported and should be used when required. ASR (2) items required by the company
What is the company operation policy for RTO decision?
RTO Policy–Go Mindedness
The idea of Go-mindedness is that except for the occurrence of a hinderance where there is a serious doubt that the airplane can safely fly, it is safer to continue the takeoff than to reject from a point near V1
To reduce unnecessary high speed RTO’s
Is the controllability of steering varied by the taxi speed?
- Nose Wheel Steering Tiller provides 75* turn in either direction
- Rudder pedals provide 6*
- Tiller overides rudder
At higher speeds you must use caution in regards to using the tiller as it becomes very sensitive. It is recommended that when on a straight taxiway that rudder pedals are used, as they provide enough ability for steering.
At lower speeds the tiller is the best method for turning, especially under slippery conditions where the speed must be kept to 3kts. Caution to be used to avoid nose wheel skidding or slipping.
How about the controllability of Rudder?
It is recommended that when on a straight taxiway that rudder pedals are used, as they provide enough ability for steering.
List up the three of the specific characteristics of Narita airport.
- Can experience very strong crosswinds and windshear conditions in April/May due to the undulating terrain on the south west side of the airport
- Noise abatement procedures are in effect for all runways.
- Curfew operations
What is the local procedure such as speed control and lowering the gear for?
No speed control on any approach procedure now.
Gear lowering requirement on 34L prior to 11.9DME
34R prior to 13.6DME, and recommended by NOTAM for 16L/R not between to 5.5-4DME
It says the landing flap should be set at or later than 4NM on Final. How do you think of
this procedure in relation to the Stabilized approach? If unable to comply, is the pilot’s
request necessary?
Jepp Ref Noise Abatement Procedures
The final authority to apply these procedures rests on each PIC, who may use other appropriate procedures if determined to be necessary in the interest of safety.
4nm=1400’ AMSL approx.
No need to request.
What is the difference between Simultaneous Parallel approach and Parallel approach?
Prescribed radar separation is provided between aircraft on the adjacent runway(RJAA 2nm-since grater than 4,300’ separation between rwy centerlines)
Simultaneous parallel ILS approaches no radar separation is provided by establishing a no transgression zone (NTZ) between 2 runways. With track monitoring provided.
What is the difference between Simultaneous Parallel departure and Parallel departure?
Prescribed radar separation is provided between aircraft on the adjacent runway(RJAA 2nm-since grater than 4,300’ separation between rwy centerlines)
Simultaneous parallel departures no radar separation is provided by establishing a no transgression zone (NTZ) between 2 runways. Track monitoring is provided.
When XXX VOR/DME is unserviceable, how do you fly RNAV1 SID?(e.g. the same situation is applicable on RJGG departure, CHITA-1 Dep when KCC U/S)
IRS as the nav system. As long as DME Gap doesn’t exceed 14nm. Or GPS as long as no RAIM hole exists.
Which route is flown from the destination to the alternate?
Longest route and then longest departure and arrival is added
What is the MEA of this route?
- Highest MEA is FL270 on M750
- ENVAR to MOMPA
- Minimum altitude for obstacle clearance to between NAVAIDS that assures acceptable navigation signal coverage
The difference R, C and S of Wheelchair PAX?
OM S-7
WCHC
- Wheelchair Cabin
- Can not walk, move from seat to another seat no evacuate them selves
- Needs Assistance OM S-7-5
- Maximum of 2 without an Attendant
- Not limited by shall be adjusted for passenger handling
WCHS
- Cannot go up/down stairs
WCHR
- Can walk and go up/down stairs
- Requires wheelchair to move in an airport facility
Max allowable number of WCHR,C,S PAX?
Maximum of 2 without an Attendant for WCHC
How does a WCHC passenger do EVAC if he/she doesn’t have an “Attendant”?
- CA will assist in evacuation or EE (Evacuation Escort) shall be secured if WCHC exceeds max number of 2
What is the characteristics of Lithium-ion Battery?
OM S-6-7
- Very small
- High energy density
- Can catch fire due to structural damage due from an external shock or overcharging
What is the procedure when this battery catches fire in the cockpit?
OM S-6-7
- Apply firefighting procedures with extinguisher right away
- Don smoke goggles and oxygen mask
- Immediately call for CA to come to cockpit via PA system
- Turn off device immediately
- Disconnect external charging source if being used
- Once fire is out, submerge device in water or non-flammable liquid after its cooled enough in a suitable container such as cockpit waste bin, galley unit or draw
Any cautious point when using Halon Extinguisher?
- Fumes can be toxic
- Use smoke goggles and O2 mask if available
Any overspeed protection system equipped with A320
What is your counter measure for overspeed of flaps?
- Set final landing flap early in gusty conditions
- Watch PM is setting correct flap
- If going planning a Flap 30 landing, go: 20, 25, 30
- Bug back to next manoeuvring speed as soon as flap is selected
Explain “Calculating Standard for Fuel Loading”
Requirement by Law:
- Burn off
- Contingency
- Alternate
- Reserve
- Taxi
Company additional:
- Extra
What is the sum of RSV and ALT used for?
Diversion to ALT airport and to land with required RSV
Narita T/O Minimum?
16L 200’/1600m
16R 0’/200m
34L 200’/800m
34R 0’/400m
What/Where is the obstacle in relation to T/O Minimum?
FPDM
16L Tree 1,220’/370m 180’
Tree 1,330’/410m 183’
16R Tree 5,480’/1,670m 238’
34L Tree 2,740’/840m 179’
34R Tree 5,760’/1,760m 236’
When GPS RAIM Hole exists at the airport, how do you fly for departure climb?
(e.g. the same situation is applicable on RJGG departure, CHITA-1 Dep when GPS RAIM
Hole exists)
Using DME/DME/IRS as long as no DME Gap exceeds 14nm (ie Critical DME are in service) as nav sensor.
If you forget to enter POS SHIFT on FMS for the inter-section T/O, what happens?
If GPS is updating sensor then POS SHIFT is inhibited. If not entered then map is updated to the threshold of the departure runway.
How do you know the DME GAP on RNAV5 Routes?
Published in route manual
The difference between RNAV1 and Basic-RNP1?
Onboard alerting and monitoring, required equipment, Radar service requirement and SOP.
What is the difference in the monitoring between RNAV1 and RNP1
RNAV 1
Onboard alerting and monitoring not required
Deviations will be monitored by ATC
RNP 1
Onboard alerting and monitoring is required
Deviations monitored by Flight Crew
Only navigate by GPS
Must enter or verify RNP value according to the procedure
Must verify that GPS updating
How do you anticipate the THREAT at this airport (departure airport)?
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Explain the mechanism of RWSL. (RWSL also implemented in RJTT)
AIM-J 1-16 / 12-25 and RMB ATC Japan 43
A fully automated warning system that provides runway status information to pilots and surface vehicle operators when it is unsafe to enter, cross or takeoff from a runway.
Lights automatically indicate to aircraft or vehicles that the runway is occupied
Consists of:
- Runway Entrance Lights (REL)
- Takeoff Hold Lights (THL)
- Maybe replaces with Variable Message Sign (VMS)
- Not controlled by ATC and operated by Multilateration
Explain any restricted airspace along your route.
Japan FIR
6.MT Fuji: up to FL160
How are you manage the situation when decompression?
By delcaring an Emergency, you have priority over everything. Apply IDPE and GO FORCE
How do you know if the restricted airspace is HOT or COLD?
By NOTAM or Charted
How does ATC control the NTZ on Simultaneous Parallel Approach?
By Radar using Track monitoring which is continued after transferring to tower. Terminates when the tower has the aircraft visual. Simultaneous Parallel App Requires 4,300’ or more separation between runway centerlines.
How about for Parallel Approach?
Through prescribed radar separation minima. In RJAA 2nm separation since more than 4,300’ separation between runway centerlines
The requirements for letting FO manipulate aircraft control?
Weather conditions at departure or destination equal to or great than BASIC 1 captain minima
1/2 times or less the max X wind
DRY, DAMP or WET(GROOVED)
No system malfunction
Allowable landing weight not restricted landing on rwy 2,000m or more
Any procedures for switching the control?
OM 8-12
The Captain and co-pilot shall make clear call out upon transferring of control
During flight the Captain shall resume control when the co-pilot doesn’t conform to the requirement(outside co-pilots limitations), or co-pilot manipulation is not appropriate.
At or below 300’ in final app phase the captain shall takeover immediately if the co-pilot manipulation is not satisfactory. Instead of just giving instruction or advises
Any decision standard for G/A when long touch down?
If landing outside the touchdown zone 750-2000’ make a GA
If Lost communication occurs soon after Takeoff, what is the lost communication
procedures? Which altitude are you climbing to?
Altitude:
If failure occurs at or after MEA or initial assigned altitude then 7 minutes AFTER squawking 7600 climb to Flight Plan filed cruise altitude
If failure occurs prior to reaching MEA, climb to MEA then 7 minutes AFTER reaching MEA, climb to Flight Plan filed cruise altitude
Try to establish communications using all available methods:
If that happens during Radar Vector, what are you going to do?
When being vectored if the target point has been specified then proceed to that point, if not specified proceed to the nearest fix on the route after selecting 7600
Any restrictions when MEL is applied?
The MEL should only be used in such cases where repairs or replacement cannot be made within a scheduled stay time due to lack of spare parts, facilities, personnel and or time. If the PIC made judgment that the inoperative item should be repaired considering overall circumstances the AE(OM) shall repair it before departure regardless of the conformity with MEL requirement.
Any limitation of the number of MEL items simultaneously?
No Limitation. However interrelationship between inoperative items and the effect on the aircraft operation and crew workload shall be considered to maintain acceptable level of safety.
If no consensus has been formed between Pilots and Mechanics when applying MEL,
What are you going to do?
If a consensus has not been reached between Pilot and Mechanics the MEL cannot by applied. The final judgement on the application of the MEL is from the PIC
The flow of issuing the Prohibition Order?
Verbal Instruction from CA
Report to Captain and deliver Prohibition Order Letter
Confirm behaviour again ask Police on stby
Keep witness or evidence
Take restraint
Emergency landing
Handover to Ground personnel/Police
Submit ASR with copy of PO letter
The relation between the Prohibition Order and PIC?
Cat 2 is a violation against against Aviation Law 73-4 and 164-15 of the Regulations and punishable.
The Prohibition Order comes after reporting to the Captain. So it is issued under the command of the captain
When do you decide Minimum Fuel?
If the current FMC route and calculated fuel prediction has arrival fuel at Reserve plus Alternate fuel. I would declare Minimum fuel situation.
If you want the priority for arrival, what are you going to do?
AIM J 791. Says Declare an emergency.
PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN fuel remaining 50 minutes request approach clearance without delay.
When do you decide Emergency for Low Fuel? How much Fuel Quantity in pound do you
decide?
If on the current FMC route and calculated fuel prediction has arrival fuel below 5000lbs I would declare Emergency for Low Fuel.
Explain Authority and Responsibility of PIC.
CAL Article 73: The PIC shall direct and supervise those who perform their duties on board the aircraft
OM - 10 Authority and Responsibility of the Captain
Captain shall have full and final authority for exercising judgement and taking actions to ensure the safety of the flight
During flight, the Captain shall assume the full responsibility for the safety of all persons and cargo on board the aircraft and foe the safe operation of the the aircraft
The captain shall direct and supervise all other crew members on board his aircraft in performing their duties
The Captain may delegate a part of his duty to another flight crew member
The Captain shall not leave the flight deck for the purpose of taking rest unless the Deputy Captain takes the pilot seat
A flight crew member qualified for the Area/Airport shall take the pilot seat during takeoff and landing
The Captain shall be on the flight deck during takeoff and landing to the extent possible even if they are not in charge of manipulating the aircraft
When the Captain leaves the flight deck they shall be required to give instructions to their proxy about items anticipated, and receive reports related to the operations during their absence immediately upon their return
The Captain shall assume the responsibility for keeping the Journey Log and Radio Log
The passengers began fighting each other. What are you doing?
This situation is classified as Category 1 Behaviour:
Punishable offence against current law (e.g. criminal law) represented by the following behaviours:
Hijacking or damaging an aircraft
Violence against crew members or passengers, damage to property
A Warning Letter will be issued to both passengers:
A measure for Category 1 and 3 to firmly tell (WARN) the passenger that their behaviour is unlawful
CA shall warn them verbally, or present a Warning Letter to the passenger after obtaining the Captains permission
Written in 12 languages and says that the unruly behaviour is a violation of the Civil Aeronautics Law
Report to ground staff/operations and request assistance: Flight, Details of behaviour and Pax info
What are you doing if the above fight (between 2 passengers) happens after the all door close?
In Flight
Take necessary actions to ensure the safety of flight and of the passengers and crew:
Restrain passengers if necessary
Have them seated separately until landing
Contact the company and advise them of the situation and to have Police and Station Manager to meet the aircraft upon arrival
Divert to nearest Suitable airport if the safety of the flight is in danger
Get Cabin Crew to take eyewitness statements
Call upon ANA Staff/DH Crew to assist CA’s if necessary
Inform ATC of the fact that passengers are restrained if required
Explain Category Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ.
Category 1
Punishable offence against current law (e.g. criminal law) represented by the following behaviours:
Hijacking or damaging an aircraft
Violence against crew members or passengers, damage to property
Category 2
Violation of the Aeronautics Law and a “Prohibition Order” will be issued:
Operating the handle or other mechanism of a cabin door or emergency exit
Smoking in the lavatory
Action that interfere with the duties of the crew members and which may hinder the safety of the a/c
Using an electronic device prohibited by the notification of MLIT
Not fastening the seat belt when ordered to by the Captain
Not returning the back of the seat table, foot rest to the original position during takeoff or landing (critical phase)
Leaving baggage where it may obstruct during an emergency evacuation
Operating, moving or damaging emergency equipment or devices
Category 3
Behaviours specified that are violation of the Aeronautics Law but NOT TO BE PUNISHED, including behaviours to disturb good order on board or behave against discipline on board. Eg:
Smoking in no-smoking area (except lavatory)
Shouting or making noise with out reasonable reason
What are you doing if they don’t stop fighting?
On the ground
Request assistance from Ground Staff. On the ground as the PIC you do not have the authority to offload the passengers. However as the PIC has the full and final responsibility for the safety of all persons on board and the safe operation of the aircraft, I will be stating to the Ground staff that they ARE to be offloaded. Along with this, passengers bags will be required to be offloaded, new W&B will be required to be sent to the aircraft as well. Getting witness statements and if necessary contact the Company directly and request Police to attend to the aircraft.
Difference between Warning Letter and Prohibition Order?
Warning Letter
A measure for Category 1 and 3 to firmly tell (WARN) the passenger that their behaviour is unlawful
CA shall warn them verbally, or present a Warning Letter to the passenger after obtaining the Captains permission
Written in 12 languages and says that the unruly behaviour is a violation of the Civil Aeronautics Law
Report to ground staff/operations and request assistance: Flight, Details of behaviour and Pax info
Prohibition Order Letter
Issues for Category 2
CA shall present a Prohibition Order Letter to the passenger after obtaining the Captains permission
Written in 12 languages and mentions the procedure to fine the passenger against the Regulations
Report to ground staff/operations and request assistance: Flight, Details of behaviour and Pax info