GOM / OpSpecs Flashcards
Operational Questions
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What are the standard takeoff minimums for the A320?
Standard takeoff minimums for 2 engine aircraft are 1SM or 5,000’ RVR
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- Are we allowed to operate with lower than standard takeoff minimums?
- What provides authorization to do so?
- Yes
- Ops Spec C056
Ops Spec C056 (IFR Takeoff Minimums, Part 121 Airplane Operations)
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What are we allowed to reduce our takeoff minimums to?
- OpSpec C078
- Lowest Authorized Takeoff RVR
(500/500/500 RVR)
OpSpec C078 (IFR Lower than Standard Takeoff Minima)
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What is our lowest authorized takeoff minimum for takeoff on KJFK RWY 31L?
500/500/500 RVR
TDZ/MID/RLT RVR
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What are the runway requirements when operating at RVR 500/500/500?
HIRL + CL
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Is reported visibility or RVR for the takeoff runway controlling?
RVR is controlling when available
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KJFK RWY 31L has 3 RVR reports: TDZ/MID/ROLLOUT. If reported RVR is 500/400/500, are we allowed to takeoff?
If reported RVR is 500/INOP/500, are we allowed to takeoff?
- No
- Yes
See OpSpec C078
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When is a takeoff alternate required?
If the current departure airport weather is lower than the landing minimums published for the airport
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What is required to list an airport as a takeoff alternate?
- Must be within 1 hr from the departure airport at normal cruising speed in still air with one engine inoperative
- Must meet the criteria in OpSpec C055 for filing as an alternate
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What is the weather requirement at our destination airport to dispatch?
Weather must be at or above the authorized minimums at the ETA
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The main body of the TAF for our departure airport is reporting visibility at the ETA of 1/2 SM, however there is a TEMPO for 1/4 SM. Can we depart?
- Yes, Exemption 20118 can be applied
- requires a second alternate
Not sure what the difference is between 20118 & 3585
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The main body of the TAF for our destination airport is reporting visibility at the ETA of 1/4 SM.
Can we depart?
No, main body of the report is controlling
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When is a destination alternate required (domestic)?
An alternate must be designated unless the appropriate weather reports or forecasts, or any combination of them, indicates the visibility will be at least 3 miles with a ceiling of at least 2,000’ for at least 1 hr before & after the ETA at the destination airport
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When is a 2nd alternate required to be on the release?
- When exemption 20118 is used
- When weather at the destination and 1st alternate is marginal
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How is marginal weather defined?
- A ceiling of less than 500’ above DA (H) or MDA (H)
-or- - A visibility of less than 1/2 SM above the lowest operational approach minimum
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How do you determine the alternate listed on the release is legal?
- OpSpec C055
- We use the 1(2) Navaid rule to derive alternate weather minimums
OpSpec C055 (Alternate Airport IFR Weather Minimums)
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Would we use a different method to determine if the takeoff alternate or 2nd alternate weather is legal?
No, we always reference C055
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Can we apply exemption 20118 to a destination or 2nd alternate?
Yes
See GOM Ch. 2 (Operational & Flight Control, Flight Planning, FAA Exemption 20118)
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With 2 alternates listed on the release, what is the required minimum fuel (domestic)?
Fuel at the Time of Takeoff:
- Fly to and land at the airport the flight was dispatched or released
- Fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport
- Fly for 45 min at normal cruising consumption
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You are planning for an ILS with published minimums of 1/2 SM (1800 RVR). Prevailing visibility is 3/4 SM and TDZ RVR is 1600 RVR.
- Can you start the final approach segment?
- Can you continue if inside the FAF?
- No. RVR is reported for a particular runway and becomes the controlling visibility measurement for operations on that runway
- Yes, if the weather is reported below minimums you can continue the approach
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Which RVR report(s) is controlling for approach and landing?
Reference C052
* TDZ reports, when available for a particular runway, are controlling for all approaches and landings for that
specific runway
* The MID RVR and ROLLOUT RVR reports (if available) provide advisory information to the pilots
Note:
The MID RVR report may be substituted for the TDZ RVR report in the event TDZ RVR report is not available.
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If you are flying an NPA what do you enter in the MCDU PERF Approach page for minimums?
DDA (Derived Decision Altitude)
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How is DDA determined for an RNAV (GPS) approach?
By adding 50’ to the appropriate LNAV MDA(H).
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Why don’t we use LPV or LNAV/VNAV minimums?
Reference C052
* The certificate holder may not use DA(H) unless paragraph C073 is authorized. C073 is not authorized.
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What is required when flying an ILS approach with a report of 1800 RVR if the runway does not have operative TDZ lights or RCL lights?
Reference C052
* Must be equipped F/D or A/P
* Required to use the F/D or A/P during the approach to DA
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If you are flying an RNAV (GPS) approach and lose “GPS primary” inside the FAF can you continue the approach?
No, the approach must be discontinued.
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If you are flying a VOR approach and lose “GPS primary” inside the FAF can you continue the approach?
Yes
* Raw data is required to be displayed and monitored during the approach
* If flight remains within required tolerances for the approach, then the approach can be continued.
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What are the minimum HAA stabilization altitudes based on meteorological conditions?
Less than or equal to 1,500 ft ceiling and 5sm visibility
1,000ft
Greater than 1,500 ft ceiling and 5sm visibility
500 ft
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What are the elements of a stabilized approach?
Stable only if all of the following elements are achieved before or upon reaching the applicable stabilization height:
* The aircraft is in correct lateral and vertical flight path (based on NAVAID guidance or visual
references).
* Only small changes in heading and pitch are required to maintain this flight path.
* The aircraft is in the desired landing configuration.
* The thrust is stabilized, usually above idle, to maintain the target approach speed along the desired
final approach path.
* The landing checklist has been accomplished as well as any specific briefing.
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What is the proper action if the minimum stabilization height is not met?
A go-around must be initiated unless the crew estimates that only small corrections are necessary to rectify minor deviations from stabilized conditions due to external disturbances.
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When do captain high minimums apply?
High minimums apply to captains who have less than 100 hours PIC under Part 121 in the aircraft type being operated.
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What are you required to add to weather minimums at your destination as a high minimums captain?
100’ and 1⁄2 SM
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Do high minimums captain requirements apply to the alternate?
No
The published minimums apply or 300-1, whichever is higher.
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What are the notification requirements for a low time pilot? High minimums captain?
At the beginning of each duty period, each pilot must contact dispatch if he has not accrued:
* 75 hours of line operating flight time as PIC/SIC, with Allegiant, on type
* Captains: 100 hours as PIC, with Allegiant, on type.
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Describe the “green-on-green” pairing limitation?
The PIC or SIC must have 75 hours of line operating flight time, either as PIC or SIC in aircraft type.
Note:
This pairing limitation does not apply to a new captain who has greater than 75 hours of line operating flight time in type as first officer.
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Explain what is required for Consolidation of Knowledge and Skills?
- PIC and SIC crewmembers must accrue at least 100 hours of line operating flight time to complete consolidation.
- Must be completed 120 days from the completion of type ride or PC.
- If the requirement has been met as an SIC then it is not required at upgrade.
- Includes credit for OE
- Can be extended for 30 days
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What are the limitations on first officers flying with less than 100 hours time in type?
The captain must make all takeoffs/landings if:
* At a special airport
* Visibility is at or below 3⁄4 SM (4,000 RVR)
* Contaminated runway (braking action less than good)
* Crosswind greater than 15kts
* Suspected/reported windshear
* Captains discretion
Note
* Captain may allow first officer to manipulate the controls in all phases of flight, if before takeoff, the captain conducts a pre-takeoff briefing to review each crewmembers’ duties.
* First officers are responsible for ensuring the captain is notified when they have not completed consolidation.
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When is an aircraft security search required to be completed?
- Prior to beginning of each calendar day
- If aircraft left unsecured/unattended
- Prior to each departure to/from an international destination (Canada is the exception)
- When there is reasonable cause due to breach of security or a specific threat
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What is the standard Allegiant clearance from thunderstorms above FL230?
20nm
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What briefing will the Captain give the LFA in an emergency situation?
Red or Yellow Emergency
For Red Emergency (TEST)
* T: Type of emergency expected
* E: Evacuation type and probability
* S: Signals to be used for bracing/evacuation
* T: Time available
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In an abnormal/emergency situation after the aircraft is stopped on the runway, what are the 2 commands the captain shall use to communicate to the passengers and flight attendants?
- “This is the Captain, Remain Seated” or
- “Standby, Standby, Standby”
