General Acft & Limitations Flashcards
Once the ops agent opens the door, can s/he leave the WN-966 form unattended on the FA workstation
No
First flight of day in NG or Max, RECOMMENDED stabilization times from start to takeoff power:
5 minutes
Can we use a pack to assist the ground preconditioned air if it’s still too hot?
No.
Can only use flight deck Wifi for ___ and __.
EFB devices and applications
Shoulder harnesses on from ___ (dept) until ___ (arr)
Before push back until flaps indicate up.
Approach checklist until clearing the runway.
At what bank angle will the lower ventral strake on the split scimitar winglets strike the ground? Mitigate by NOT doing ONLY wing-low for X-W component > __ knots.
8.8 degrees of bank // 15 knots
If PWB wind entries must be manually entered from TAF, METAR, SPECI into PWB, you must first ___
Convert them to magnetic
What is max wind velocity for takeoff and landing? ___ Steady state ___ max gust
50 steady and 70 peak gust
Limitation if window heat is inop?
</= 250 Kts below 10K
Max turbulent air penetration speeds >15K
280 kts / 0.76
Flap extension policy?
Extend / Retract using PFD flap maneuvering speed (not placard limits)
What reverse thrust must we use during landing rollout?
If operable, min of detent 2 on all landings unless higher is specified
How much time between APU start attempts? ___. Do not exceed __ attempts.
90” and 3 (do not attempt start #4)
Idle thrust cooldown time limit for NG and Max?
NG: 1 min (3 recommended) // Max: 3 minutes.
How long should APU run before being used as bleed air source?
2 minutes
When can you use engine / APU bleed air after deicing?
1 minute
How long do you need to wait after turning off the APU to turn the battery switch off?
2 minutes (NG), 5 minutes (Max) after the APU GEN OFF BUS light extinguishes
When scheduling fuel in the center tank, when must the wing tanks be full?
If center tank >1,000#
Is capt responsible for instructing the FO?
Yes.
If capt does not fully brief, what is FO’s responsibility?
Speak up about deviations from policies, procedures, and/or regulations.
When should cell phones be turned off by crew?
Off and stowed prior to pushback.
Can we leave the MC light illuminated? Why?
No. It would prevent a new warning from generating a caution.
What 4 requirements to arm VNAV for takeoff?
- Valid Flt Plan loaded
- PWB entered and executed
- Both FD switches on
- MCP speed set to V2
How can airspeed be limited for airspace or ATC restrictions, if VNAV is armed for T/O?
- SPD INTV to set restriction at 1,000 AAE
- When window opens, MCP speed may be higher than the UP bug
- Program the CLB page SPD REST to it. When no longer req’d, re-enter applicable speed
- Enter speed restrictions at appropriate waypoints only if more restrictive than LARGE font speeds on the LEGS page
At what alt do LNAV and VNAV become active if armed before T/O
LNAV = 50’ // VNAV = 400’ (RA for both)
Airborne, try SATCOM to dispatch. LOG 2/2 pg shows all 3 channels display FAIL. What now?
Go to AOM Ch 5 SATCOM malfunctions where it will direct me to pull the CB
With flaps at 1 and IAS disagree, what pitch & power setting?
80% N1 and 10 degrees NH
If unable to ID which A/S indicator is malfunctioning, where should I locate pitch and thrust settings for various phases of flight?
Flight with unreliable airspeed table in the performance chapter of the QRH
Where in QRH would you continue the checklist after the QRC is complete?
After the condition and objective section, enter below the red separator symbol
What actions consider after completing APU Fire immediate action items? (On the ground)
- Assess if actual fire
- Request external assistance
- Determine need to evacuate
- Develop a shared mental model with FAs and Pax
While assessing APU fire indications, Ground says smoke at the tail. You decide to evacuate. Is use of the evac checklist required?
Rely on RRM. Expectation is to execute the checklist without delay, methodically, and in its entirety. If cannot execute checklist due to deteriorating conditions, shut down both engines and command the evacuation.
If engine fails while on final approach, what options are available (3)?
- Continue flaps 30/40 (may not be able to maintain GS)
- Continue flaps 15
- Go around
FAs report activation of Lav smoke detector. What resource is available to determine if that smoke detector activation constitutes a fire emergency on board?
AOM 5.6. Fire protection and Smoke/Fumes on the Aircraft
Factors associated with determining method of evacuation?
- Urgency (injury or loss of life if delayed?)
- Possibility of pax injuries using escape slides
- Type of threat (strut, fire, bomb)
- Possibility of fire spreading rapidly from spilled fuel/other flammable materials.
- Extent of damage to the aircraft
“Caution Terrain” sounds + Amber TERRAIN on the ND. How respond?
Correct flight path, config, or airspeed
TERRAIN, PULL UP aural alert + PULL UP on ND = what response?
- Disengage A/P & A/T, [PM: ensure Emer thrust, verify actions, monitor & call ]
- aggressively apply Emer thrust, [out any omissions, monitor VS & Alt ]
- wings-level 20-degree climb, retract SBS,
- if still threatened-up to the pitch limit indicator (“respect the stick shaker/initial buffet)
- Do not change config until terrain avoid is assured
- Monitor RA for sustained or increasing terrain sep
- When clear of terrain, decrease pitch and accel
During T/O, “monitor radar display” alerts and windshield icon appears on ND. Response?
Continue t/o and use precautionary T/O profile (rotate at V1 + 20 but NLT 2,000’ remaining)
During T/O, “Windshear ahead” and icon on ND. Response?
Reject T/O if possible, or continue using precautionary profile
What are the only reasons the Capt should reject T/O > 80 knots?
- Engine failure
- Fire or fire warning
- Predictive windshear warning
- Aircraft is unsafe/unable to fly
(PF) Windshear escape maneuver is:
Disengage A/P & A/T; Press TOGA
Aggressively apply emergency thrust
Wings-level and pitch to 15 degrees NH
Retract SBS; Follow FD.
Monitor VS and ALT
Do not change config or attempt to regain lost airspeed until clear
PM responsibilities during Windshear ahead warning
Verify emergency thrust
Verify all actions completed and call out omissions
Monitor VS and Alt
Call any trend towards terrain contact, descending flight path, or significant A/S changes
How distinguish between GPWS Terrain/Obstacle cautions and warnings?
All GPW warnings include the words PULL UP (Terrain or Obstacle, PULL UP)
When responding to GPWS warning, what actions if ground contact becomes a threat while following FD guidance?
Continue rotation up to pitch limit indicator or respect the stick shaker or initial buffet
Describe the BLUE circuit breaker collar color system used by SWA
Blue collars are used exclusively to ID CBS that are required to be pulled by the flight deck crew as part of a NN procedure
What are the other (not blue) CB collars used for?
All others are MX
When must a crew land at the nearest suitable airport?
When directed by the QRH, eng failure, eng fire, APU fire, wheel well fire, cabin smoke/fire that persists, one main AC power source remaining, 1 Hydr system remaining, any other situation deemed by the flight deck crew to present a significant adverse effect on safety if the flight is continuted
With the loss of both A & B hydraulic systems, once landed, why does the checklist instruct you NOT to taxi after stopping?
The NWS and alt NWS are inoperative
Who performs flight deck door access system test? Describe the test.
Normally the FO but either may. Access switch in NORM. Open the door. Arm door (red guard AUTO). Type access code and press enter = alarm and Auto Unlock light. Select DENY. Light extinguishes, alarm stops. Select UNLKD = door unlocks. Select UNLKD; LOCK FAIL light illuminates. Access system to Norm/Guarded; lock fail light extinguishes.
Who performs the preflight of the lockout/tag out box?
Capt
Who can select <LOAD FMC prompt on the PWB after reviewing PWB data?
Either pilot
Where is the emergency flashlight on the MAX flight deck?
Behind the cap’s seat on the lower front of the 4th jump seat
When is the IGN switch placed to both for the first flight of the day?
Above 2,000’ MSL, <5/41 degrees, 1st start of the day.
What lateral mode does FD select if VNAV is armed for T/O but LNAV is not?
At 400’ AGL, HDG SEL auto roll mode. CAUTION. HDG SEL mode commands a turn in the shortest direction to the set heading
What is required prior to selecting LOAD FMC after receiving PWB data?
Must review each page of PWB T/O Data including fuel audit, EFP, pertinent notes, and remarks
Hand signals may only be used for pushback, engine start, and towing operations under what conditions?
- Acft’s comm panel is OTS (deferred)
- Ramp agent is under yellow alert for lightning w/in 8 miles
- Station does not have headset ability
- All available headsets are OTS
Are crews authorized to make electrical or hydraulic power changes during pushback?
No, momentary pressurization of NWS may cause towbar damage and injuries
How would the pilots verify the new W&B report number after pushback has commenced?
Contact dispatch to verify
On the first flight of the day, in what position should the ignition select switch be placed? (For start)
Right
The FO completes the < start flow and stars number 2. What defines “rollback?”
EGT start limit redline is no longer displayed
How is stabilization / warmup time determined?
After rollback, the FO starts his clock
During taxi, dispatch notifies you of an error in the W&B report. What is required of me before departure?
Must request new TO dat, review/upload, and complete departure plan checklist.
During the engine start, the FO should observe 25% N2 or max motoring. What is the indication of max motoring?
< 1% N2 rise in approx 5”. Min N2 for start is 20%
Normal starter cutout speed (NG & Max)
NG: 56%
Max: 63%
What are the recommended breakaway thrust settings to begin taxi?
- 35% congested ramps
- 40% non-congested ramps
- 45% taxiways
When does the capt perform the thrust lever check?
Immediately after pressing the ATTEND button, approaching the departure runway.
When does a route change NOT require accomplishing the departure plan checklist?
When route change does not affect runway, SID, or transition
When shall the < T/O checklist be completed?
Prior to crossing the hold short line