General Knowledge 3

Question 1

What are the correct pilot actions in a go-around?

Answer 1

PF calls “GoAroundFlaps”, selects TOGA and rotates to 15NU (12.5 OEI)
PM raises flaps one stage and calls the new flap setting (eg. flaps 3 if flap full landing, or flaps 2 if flap 3 landing)
PF reads and calls out FMAs
PM calls “Positive climb”
PF responds “Gear up”
Then rebuild. AP as required, NAV/HDG mode as required etc. and PM makes radio call.

Question 2

What are the correct pilot actions to discontinue an approach?

Answer 2

PF announces "Cancel Approach"
Disarm the approach mode (APPR pb or LOC pb - only valid for ILS or FINAL APP guidance)
Select lateral mode as required
Select vertical mode as required
Select speed and adjust
Contact ATC to inform intentions

The above is from the manual. Consider Pushing the V/S button to level off. Bear in mind there may be no “positive climb” as such, so could be worth calling this anyway, or “positive descent” in order to trigger the PF to raise the gear. Remember to fly the missed approach unless instructed by ATC

Question 3

When can you discontinue an approach and when can you perform a go-around?

Answer 3

Below FCU ALT, go-around must be performed. Above FCU ALT, either go-around or discontinued approach.

Question 4

What is the formula for working out the required rate of descent on a standard 3 degree glide?

Answer 4

5 x groundspeed

or

Half groundspeed x 10

Question 5

What is the formula to work out what height you should be at on a standard 3 degree glide at a specific distance away?

Answer 5

Distance out (nm) x 3 = height in hundreds of feet

Question 6

What are the actions for an engine failure in the cruise?

Answer 6

All thrust levers to MCT
Disconnect A/THR
Set appropriate heading and pull
Determine engine out recovery altitude
ATC notify

When ready for descent:
Set speed and pull (M0.78/300kt)
Set recovery altitude and pull for OPEN DES

When V/S becomes <500ft/min, set V/S 500ft/min and pull
A/THR on

Question 7

What climb rate does go around soft mode target?

Answer 7

2000ft/m

Question 8

How do you disengage go around soft?

Answer 8

Thrust levers to the climb gate

Question 9

Can go around soft mode be used OEI?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What percentage of cabin air is recirculated?

Answer 10

30-50%

Question 11

How can you tell if a smell is transient or persistent in nature?

Answer 11

It takes 4-5 minutes to completely refresh cabin air, so if the smell lasts longer than this then it is still being created

Question 12

Briefly describe the air conditioning system - where does the air that enters the cabin come from, and what does it comprise?

Answer 12

Fresh air from the engines or APU enter the packs, and is then sent to the mixing unit. Here it is mixed with used cabin air. This mixed fresh and used air then enters via overhead ducts and side panels.

Together, the packs and the mixing unit are in the air conditioning bay

Question 13

What support is available from the company following a cabin smell?

Answer 13

The easyJet Cabin Smell Event Care Pathway. It is available on DocuNet along with further supporting documents

Question 14

What is an example PA for a precautionary rapid disembarkation on stand?

Answer 14

“Attantion, attention, this is an important announcement, all passengers must immediately disembark via the nearest boarding door in a prompt and orderly manner. Leave all personal items behind”

Question 15

How would you initiate a precautionary rapid disembarkation on stand?

Answer 15

With the PA “Senior cabin crew member to the flight deck/interphone”

Question 16

What PAs should be made following an RTO?

Answer 16

Immediately “attention, crew at stations”

Then, once the situation has been dealt with, either “Evacuate, unfasten your seatbelts and get out” or
“Senior cabin crew member to the flight deck/interphone” or
“Cabin crew, normal operations”

Question 17

If it is possible to reach the cabin, what are the duties in an evacuation for the captain?

Answer 17

Take hi-viz if practicable
Take load form
Last person to leave cockpit. Proceeds to cabin to help evacuation as necessary
Last person to leave aircraft. Checks everyone has left.
Evacuates via rear door, unless unable.
On ground, takes command of operations until rescue units arrive

Question 18

If it is possible to reach the cabin, what are the duties in an evacuation for the FO?

Answer 18

Take hi-viz if practicable
Proceeds to the cabin and takes emergency equipment.
Evacuates the aircraft using any available exit.
Helps passengers on the ground and directs them away from aircraft.

Question 19

What are the three warnings/events and when will they be triggered in the event of excess cabin altitude?

Answer 19

Cabin Alt 8800ft - CAB ALT pulses green on ECAM
Cabin Alt 9550ft - Master Warning and ECAM - CAB PR EXCESS CAB ALT
Cabin Alt 14000ft - Automatic PAX OXY mask deployment

If time permits, a PA “Attention, crew at stations” should be used.

Question 20

What will happen automatically in the cabin in the event of a rapid decompression?

Answer 20

Drop-down oxygen masks deploy
Cabin lights automatically 100%
Decompression PA plays automatically
Exit markers and location lights will be switched on
Seatbelt signs switch on

Question 21

What is an example of a PA to use in an emergency descent?

Answer 21

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is the captain speaking. We have lost cabin pressure and are descending to a lower altitude. Put your oxygen masks on and obey the instructions of the crew”

Question 22

Following an emergency descent, what may be noticed from the oxygen generators?

Answer 22

A smell of burning

Question 23

What are the main actions in the event of a lithium battery fire in the flight deck?

Answer 23

Contact crew via the interphone
Fight the fire
Request that cabin crew remove the device from the flight deck, and submerge it fully in water and leave it in the forward toilet for the duration of the flight
Monitor the device for reignition

Question 24

Can you depart without SMK?

Answer 24

Yes - the two FAKs are the mandatory ones

Question 25

How do you exit on escape rope?

Answer 25

Leg, body, leg

Question 26

What is the severe turbulence PA? How do you let the crew know the turbulence is over?

Answer 26

“Passengers and crew be seated immediately”

“Cabin crew normal operations”

Question 27

What does SDAC stand for?

Answer 27

System Data Acquisition Concntrator

Question 28

Which CBs do SDACs monitor? What happens when a CB trips?

Answer 28

Green.

There will be a one minute time delay, after which an ECAM C/B TRIPPED ON OVHD PNL/REAR PNL will appear

Question 29

What colour are unmonitored CBs?

Answer 29

Black

Question 30

Which CBs have a red collar? Why?

Answer 30

Wing tip brakes (WTBs). It would cause you to lose flight control protection