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1
Q

MEL Repair Interval

A

A - no STD interval is Specified
B - 3
C - 10
D - 120

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2
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Repair interval EXTENSION

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B, C, D - 100% by MCC, after positive repair attempt; more with GCAA approval

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3
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LMC

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Max 500 kg single or combined

No LMC for fuel

Check MZFW and MTOW

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4
Q

What can the CAPT sign?

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Refer to CAPT authorization

Basically:

  • Fuel
  • PFI
  • MEL without M or M-CD
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5
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Cabin Crew 4 Ds:

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OME 10.3.4.5

Resource for Alcohol issue:

Delay
Distract
Dilute
Deny

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6
Q

Is there any MAX Tailwind limit for engine start?

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No hard limit.

LIM Starter mentions:

25+ EA ; 15+ RR

“May have an adverse effect on start”
Consider positioning into the wind.

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7
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Manual Start on ground.

Considerations?

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(FCTM) Consider when:
- Hot
- High
- Low Ext. Pneumatic Press

FADEC has limited control but provides ECAMs

FADEC does NOT abort an ABN manual Start.
(Except for EGT Overlimit! DSC-70)

Procedure is Read and Do

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8
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Suspect item found

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  • Don’t touch
  • Guard the item
  • Communicate / Get more info.
  • Apply HOT Principle to Evaluate
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9
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Purser advises smoke detector in SPA is broken:

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MEL 26-13-01A

  • Check Ext Sys is OPR (m-cd)
  • Check every 15 min for smoke/smell
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10
Q

Min CC Complement (safety)

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A380: 18

  • 16 doors + 1 SCCM per deck
  • Legal MIN (18) Req. for Pax boarding
  • No blocking of doors on A380 for departing with less then legal MIN.

(OME 1.9.1)

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11
Q

Purser informs only 2 MRTs instead of 8.

A

MEL 35-20-05

Only 2 required. 1 per deck.

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12
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INAD

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INAD: Immigration problem.

No threat, NO LIM, NO auth Req.

CPT and PUR:
to be informed only.

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13
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DEPU / DEPA

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  • DOC Req. by Auth.
  • Purser retains DEPO’s passport

DEPU Unescorted 1 / DEPA Escorted 8

DEPU: DEP-Unit (1) *family excptn
DEPA: “Aight mate” (8)

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14
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What does “Cabin Ready” mean?

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All secure but Purser could be standing up still…

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15
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BOB: What is a Red Warning

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Judged by G. Sec. to be credible!

Green is vague, not creditable…

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16
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What is MDI?

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Min Dep Interval: no CTOT, no slot time applies.

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17
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ISOL CBs

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Individual CBs (Isolated)

Coverage: Less than 50%

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18
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OCNL CBs

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Well separated CBs (occasional)

Coverage: BTN 50 and 75 %

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19
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FRQ CBs

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CBs with little or no separation (frequent)

Coverage: greater than 75%

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20
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EMBD CBs

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Embedded in layers of other clouds or concealed by haze.

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21
Q

Jetstream

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Jetstream information is indicated in SIGWX when the jet core equals or exceeds 80KT.

22
Q

Use of BTV in MROT OPS:

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To minimize RWY occupancy, BTV shall be used (if AVLB and applicable).

OMA 8.3.0.12

23
Q

CKPT Window Craked

Cracks on EXTERIOR side of heat bars:

A
  • Structure NOT Affected
  • NO LIM
24
Q

CKPT Window Cracked

Cracks on COCKPIT SIDE of heat bars or no diagnosis possible:

A

Limitation:

MAX FL230 / MEA-MORA

25
Q

If CKPT OXY press goes to Zero?

A

Descent to FL250 and have bottles AVLB in the cockpit.

(OMA 8.8.1)

26
Q

TERPS Circling Approach

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Not authorized for EK

27
Q

During preflight: Amber Line Between BAT 1 and DC 1

A

COBS - Crew Observation MEL is under:

MEL ENTRIES

28
Q

WLM 4Ds

A

Drop
Delay
Delegate
Do

29
Q

Intervention Order / Assertiveness levels acronym:

A

ASDT

Ask
Suggest
Direct
Takeover

30
Q

Pilots tend to be naturally task-focused individuals.
However the leader also has other areas of responsibility.
The leader must balance the demands of:

A
  • task;
  • the team and;
  • the individual.
31
Q

During preflight: Amber Line Between BAT 1 and DC 1

A

COBS - Crew Observation MEL is under:

MEL ENTRIES

32
Q

WLM 4Ds

A

Drop
Delay
Delegate
Do

33
Q

Intervention Order / Assertiveness levels acronym:

A

ASDT

Ask
Suggest
Direct
Takeover

34
Q

Pilots tend to be naturally task-focused individuals.
However the leader also has other areas of responsibility.
The leader must balance the demands of:

A
  • task;
  • the team and;
  • the individual.
35
Q

Hand signal from marshaler:

“Slicing motion across throat”

A

Shut down engine

36
Q

Firechief Hand Signal:

Hand at eye level, beckoning arm motion angled backward.

A

Recommended EVAC

37
Q

Firechief Hand Signal:

“Fanning motion from shoulder to knee” with the other hand pointing.

A

Fire in that engine or landing gear.

38
Q

Firechief Hand Signal:

Arms down 45deg then wrist crossing and open to 45deg again.

A

“All Clear”, emergency contained.

39
Q

Firechief Hand Signal:

Wrist crossed in front of the head.

A

Stop.

Stop airplane; or,
Stop EVAC;
Stop other activity.

40
Q

Least Risk Bomb Location A380

41
Q

Performance basis for Rwy declared as “Slippery” or “Slippery when wet”?

A

Consider as contaminated!

T/O - use “10mm Dry Snow”
LDG - Braking Perf Level 3

42
Q

Contaminated RWY TO performance calculation assumptions?

A
  • Entire rwy covered and the layer has uniform depth and density
  • Friction coefficient based on studies and verified by tests
  • Screen height is 15ft, insteadof 35ft
  • Reverse thrust is used for decelerarion
  • TOGA is used for TO
    (- Drag increases due to rolling resistance on the wheeld and spray on the airframe from the nosewheel)
43
Q

Fuel burn during taxi

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EA - 44kg/min
RR - 40kg/min

44
Q

Minimum Approach Climb Gradient (Go-around)

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2.7%

If the missed approach includes a turn, subtract 0.6% to get the actual aircraft gradient

45
Q

Crew offload

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  • Captain, FO and PUR have to discuss and decide together.
    Good to get information from crew involved to clear any misunderstandings.
  • In case of offload VPNC has to be contacted (careful with 132.6 if issue is sensitive, better use mobile).
  • Remaining crew has to be briefed by CPT (or PUR).
  • At all times be considerate and sympathize with the crew concerned.

OMA 6.1.1

46
Q

Golden Rule #1

A

Fly, Navigate, Communicate!

In this Order and with appropriate Task Sharing.

47
Q

Golden Rule #2

A

Use appropriate level of Automation at all times.

48
Q

Golden Rule #3

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Understand your FMA at all times.

49
Q

Golden Rule #4

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Take actions of things do not go as expected.

50
Q

Does the FAK needs permission from the Cat to be opened?

A

NO.

Permission from the Purser

CPT must be informed

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