GROUND OPERATION/TAKE-OFF Flashcards
When do we use the “Securing the Aircraft” procedure?
If transit time is more than 90 min or it is the last flight of the day
How do you know that the nose wheel is on the taxi way center line?
Keep centerline between ND and PFD
What is the recommended ground speed during a 180 deg turn?
5-8 kts
How is a 180 deg turn done?
Approach runway edge at 25 deg angle
When CM 2 is over the edge line, start turn
Use thrust to maintain speed
Asymmetrical thrust can be used
What is the recommended speed for a 180 deg turn on a wet or contaminated runway?
5 kts
What factors affect tail strike on take-off?
- Early Rotation
- Configuration, Highest flap setting gives greatest
margin - Take off trim setting
- Cross wind take off
- Oleo inflation
At what speed does the ARS (Automatic Retraction System)?
At 210 kts
What is the tolerance for the rudder trim when PF announces “NEUTRAL” during the AFTER START checklist?
+- 0,3 deg
What is the trigger for the TAXI checklist?
T.O CONFIG pb pressed and cabin report received
What is the benefit and downside of a higher flap setting on take off?
Benefit, increases the runway limited take off weight
Downside, reduces 2nd segment limited take off weight
How is flap retraction done in high turbulence on take off?
Wait for F + 20 kts
What is the initial pitch target for a normal take off vs a Engine Out take off?
Normal, 15 deg
OEI, 12.5 deg
What speed does SRS target after engine failure?
V2 to V2+15 kts
What can cause a tailpipe fire?
Excess fuel in the combustion chamber, turbine or exhaust nozzle
What speed is Vx on a A320?
Green Dot speed
What has to be done if the aircraft has not been electrically supplied for 6h or more?
Set BAT 1 and BAT 2 pb-sw to OFF and check that voltage is above 25.5 V
How do you determine if LP or HP ground air unit is connected to the aircraft?
Check the BLEED SD page, if there is pressure in the bleed air system
When is a complete IRS alignment required to be performed?
- Before the first flight of the day
- When there is a crew change
- When departure airport is between 2 deg N and “
deg S
If a complete IRS alignment is not required but the FMGC position is at or above 5 NM, what has to be done?
A fast alignment
How long time has to elapse before using high power after start-up after a shut-down period of more than 2 h?
Minimum 5 min
What happens when WING ANTI ICE pb-sw is switched ON on the ground?
The Anti-ice valve opens for about 30 sec for a self test and then closes as long as the aircraft if on the ground
If the aircraft has been parked for a long time in wet conditions what needs to be considered in regard to the brakes?
The first brake application may be less effective
When should ignition be set to IGN START on the ground?
- If the runway has standing water or
- Heavy rain is falling or
- Heavy rain or severe turbulence is expected after
takeoff
What happens to ignition if ENG 1/2 ANTI ICE pb-sw is turned ON?
Continuous ignition is automatically selected ON
What light should be turned on when crossing a runway?
The Strobe light
Are we allowed to use APU bleed if wing anti-ice is being used?
No
When should the sidestick be set from HALF FORWARD to FULL FORWARD on departure?
When the Tail- or Crosswind is more than 20 kts
Above what speed is the connection between nosewheel steering and the rudder pedals disconnected?
At 130 kts wheel speed
How should thrust be set on the IAE engines when Tailwind or Crosswind is more than 20 kts?
Increase thrust progressively to reach take-off thrust by 40 kts ground speed
How should thrust be set on the P&W engines when Tailwind or Crosswind is more than 20 kts?
Increase thrust rapidly to about 70% N1 (1.15 EPR) then progressively to reach takeoff thrust by 40 kts ground speed
How should thrust be set on the LEAP engines when Tailwind or Crosswind is more than 20 kts?
Increase thrust rapidly to about 70% N1, then above 15 kts ground speed, progressively increase thrust to reach takeoff thrust by 40 kts ground speed
What should the PM monitor below 80 kts?
- N1/EPR has reached the rating limit
- EGT
Above what altitude can the autopilot be turned on?
Above 100 ft AGL
After how long of a expected delay do we have to give a PA to inform the passengers about it?
10 min delay
If situation persists, an update shall be given at intervals not exceeding 30 min
When can you request the “After Start Checklist”?
After the TUG, bypass pin and hand signals are seen
Can we set the park brake when lined up on the runway?
No, not allowed
What does the PF say when lining up on the runway to confirm the runway?
J2 RWY 07R
When doing the “Line Up” checklist what does the PF/PM say when answering “T/O RWY”?
RWY 07R J2
What is NADP 1?
800 ft AAL Thrust Red / 3000 ft AAL Acceleration
What is NADP 2?
800 ft AAL Thrust Red / 800 ft AAL Acceleration
What is the maximum speed we can accept during a climb?
M.79 / 320 kts
What should the rate of climb be within 1000 ft of your assigned altitude?
Max 1500 ft/min, unless otherwise instructed by ATC
Can PM start with paperwork before reaching Top of Climb?
No, wait until Top of Climb
When shall headsets be worn on departure?
From Pushback to Top of Climb
Does PF or PM do the “one thousand to go” call?
PM
If cleared for high speed below 10000 ft, what small thing can be done to minimize drag?
Retract the landing lights
When in the start sequence do we call “Clear to Disconnect” to the ground staff?
After the start flow but before After Start CKL
If Flaps 3 is used for take-off, how do you do flap retraction?
Stright from Flaps 3 to nr 1
Don’t do Flaps 2
How do you know that you are tracking the centerline of a taxiway?
Keep the centerline between the PFD and ND
Why should we avoid stopping in a turn?
Excessive power might be needed to start moving again which can cause jet blast or FOD damage
What happens if both pilots acts on the tiller or pedals at the same time?
Their inputs are added up until the maximum value
When should PACK 1 be turned ON after take-off?
After CLB thrust reduction
What can happen if you turn ON the PACKS before having done the thrust CLB reduction?
Can result in an EGT increase
What can happen if PACK:s are selected to ON before thrust reduction altitude?
Can cause a EGT increase
What is the danger with too much lateral inputs on takeoff especially in crosswind conditions?
It causes spoiler extension which increases the tendency to turn into the wind. It also decreases lift and increases drag
Up until what point is the yaw bar available on takeoff?
Up until 30 ft
When does the pitch and roll blend into flight mode during takeoff?
Pitch: From 5 sec after pitch is 8 deg
Roll: From 2 sec after pitch is 8 deg
How do you use the ARS system for flap retraction?
In CONF 1+F ARS activates at 210 kts and it automatically retracts the flaps to 0 but keeps the Slats in pos 1
As the aircraft accelerates above S speed, the flap lever can be selected to 0 and the slats retracts
What is the difference between NADP 1 and NADP 2?
NADP 1 is 800/3000 and used for close in noise abatement
NADP 2 is 800/800 and is used for distant noise abatement
Describe what a FLEX take off is?
As OAT increases above the flat rated temp the thrust output decreases
If the weight is less than what full thrust can allow we want to decrease the thrust output to save the engine.
The way to tell the FADEC what thrust to use is to input a FLEX temp by finding the spot that balances temperature and actual weight
Does FLEX decrease fuel burn for a takeoff?
No, takeoff takes longer so it actually burns more fuel, but the savings on engine maintenance is larger
What flap setting should be used to extend engine life?
The setting that gives the highest FLEX temp as that corresponds to less thrust
When is a higher Flap setting more advantageous?
For short runways as it shortens the takeoff distance and it also increases runway limited weight, but it decreases 2nd segment limit takeoff weight
What speed is SRS trying to keep on takeoff?
V2+10
What protections does SRS have?
Attitude protection is 18 deg
Speed protection is V2 +10
V/S protection is 120 fpm min
When would you use the ARS system for flap retraction?
When G dot speed is higher than a speed restriction
What is the max N1 when taxi into a bay?
40 % N1
Normal speed limits when taxi into a bay?
6 kts initially and 3 kts the last part
What is the separation between a A320 and a heavy aircraft on departure from the same runway?
2 min
