KV Flashcards
Why does the emergency/parking brake need to be on prior to beginning an external inspection?
To check the brake wear indicators
Just because the parking brake is on, does this guarantee that there is sufficient pressure to check the brake wear indicators?
No. The accumulators may have bled off pressure (amber) and you would need to pressurize them.
If hydraulic pressure is depleted for the brakes, how can it be restored prior to beginning a walk around?
Pressurize system 1 and 2.
On the external inspection, the ADSPs are covered in frost. What action must be taken?
FO must turn on ADSP heat on their originating flow.
Other than frost being visible on the ADSP probes, what are other reasons why it would be required to activate ADSP probe heat to ON?
- OAT is 0 or below with moisture of any kind
- FFOD with temps below -18C
- Erroneous speed indications or AFCS faults or failures present on PFD or EICAS
Are there nacelle strakes on both sides of the engine?
Yes
How many magnetic level indicators do we have to inspect on each wing during preflight?
3
close to fuselage, just outboard of the engine, center of the wing. All in a line and under the wing in the center
What document would you refer to regarding missing static wicks?
CDL
Where do you find the CDL?
AFM
When is a cold weather preflight inspection required?
- OAT 5 or less
- Wing fuel temp 0 or less
- Icing conditions exist
- RON with possibility of frozen contaminates
- Residual ice from inbound flight
- Cold soak suspected in fuel tank
What is the difference between a regular preflight and a “cold weather inspection?”
TACTILE INSPECTION. That is the keyword they are looking for. Its essentially no different, but you need a TACTILE INSPECTION. Simply determining if you need to deice or not. Just make sure that the leading edge, upper surfaces, and tail section are free of snow and ice.
What checklist must be completed prior to completing the deicing process?
Before start checklist
When does the timer for the holdover time (HOT) begin?
Final application of fluid commences
What does a holdover time represent?
How long the fluid will offer protection
What would make a holdover time long versus short?
How intense the precipitation is. Heavier precip shortens HOT.
When determining HOT in the HOT app, do you use official ATIS observations or the tables?
Always use official weather observations. If you don’t have any, use the tables. (can be found in the HOT app and in the GDPM.)
Name some factors that influence the effectiveness of the anti-icing fluid
- change in precipitation type or intensity
- change in ambient temp or aircraft metal temp
- position of the aircraft relative to the jet blast or prop wash of a leading aircraft
- change in wind velocity or direction
When is a pre takeoff check required? What is a pre takeoff check?
Required just prior to takeoff, IF you are within the HOT.
Simply look out the window at the wing and see if it’s still clear of contamination.
NOTE: (If you can’t tell for sure if it’s clear, aircraft must be de-iced again)
What is a pre-takeoff contamination check and when is it required?
It is where you walk back into the passenger compartment and look at the wings on both sides from a PAX window.
It is required whenever the HOT is expired, or becomes invalid due to changing conditions.
NOTE: Must always be performed in heavy precip regardless of HOT
NOTE: Must be performed within 5 minutes of takeoff.
If you got deiced and the holdover time is expired, can you just do a pre-takeoff contamination check and go with no other considerations?
Yes you can go assuming the wings look clear, however the big consideration here is you only have 5 minutes to depart before you would need to check on the wings again.
You just got deiced. Its heavy snow. You are about ready to takeoff, well within the HOT. Can you just do a pre-takeoff check and go?
No, you must do a pre-takeoff contamination check.
On the EFP section of the release for the departure runway, it says “RT H240.” What altitude would you initiate the right turn to heading 240? How long do you hold that heading?
- Climb straight ahead to 1,000’ AFE. Then turn right to 240 degrees
- Fly this heading to safely attain an altitude and position where radar vectors can be provided, or MEA or MSA is reached. (any of the above are acceptable. Most likely a radar vector would be the easiest.)
How does a simple special engine failure takeoff path differ from a standard engine failure?
A turn to a NAVAID or HDG is required prior to reaching 1,000’
(a better way to say that is the turn is initiated at some point other than reaching 1,000’) such as a radial or DME, instead of just turning at 1,000’.
When reported, what should be used to determine landing performance values?
RCC
When RCC’s are unavailable, what should be used to determine landing performance?
Contaminant type and braking action reports.
NOTE: (If braking action reports are also missing, you can use RCAM-Braking Action Table found in Weather tab.)
RCC reported 5/4/3. What RCC value do you use to calculate performance data for landing?
RCC 3. Use most restrictive.
What does TALPA stand for? What is it?
Takeoff And Landing Performance Assessment
It’s an FAA standardization effort to help keep runway condition reports consistent and accurate. FICON NOTAMS are part of this.
What is RCAM? How do we use it?
Runway Condition Assessment Matrix
It’s a document in the EFB-Weather. Used to assess conditions on a runway and map them into usable RCC value or braking action report. (i.e. you have a runway reporting 1/4” dry snow and no other data. No RCC, no braking action. Just the snow report. So you would use the RCAM to generate your own RCC value or braking action value.)
NOTE: This is a different document from the Runway Condition Decision Matrix, which is used to determine if you should even land/takeoff or not.
What is the definition of a contaminated runway?
-More than 25% of the runway surface area is covered by more than 1/8th inch of standing water, slush, wet/dry snow, or ANY DEPTH of ice or compacted snow.
30% of the runway is covered in 1/16th of compacted snow. Is it considered contaminated?
Yes. This is because its over 25% and ANY depth of compacted snow (or ice). If it were dry snow for example, it would be considered “wet” not contaminated. Because its less than 1/8th inch yet still greater than 25% of the runway.
50% of the runway is covered by 1/18th of ice. What is the runway considered?
It is considered contaminated, because it is ice. Depth does NOT MATTER for ice and compacted snow. It satisfies the requirement of being over 25% of the runway, and it is ice. Depth regarding ice and compacted snow does not matter.
What is the definition of a dry runway?
A runway that is neither wet nor contaminated
What is the definition of a wet runway?
-More than 25% of the runway is covered by any visible dampness or water that is less than 1/8th inch in depth.
There are no runway reports, but you look out at the runway and see that it’s been raining earlier (it has stopped raining.) The runway looks damp but its sunny now. What should you use for runway condition for your takeoff numbers?
Wet.
Defined as more than 25% of the runway covered by ANY visible dampness or water less than 1/8th inch. That means if it looks wet, it is wet. YOU HEAR ME SENIOR CAPTAINS?!
When powering up the aircraft, what minimum voltage is required? When would you need to do the SOPM recharging procedure?
- 22.5V
- Between 21.0-22.4 SOPM recharging procedure
- Below 21.0, write up, call MX
When powering up the aircraft, what minimum voltage is required? When would you need to do the SOPM recharging procedure?
- 22.5V
- Between 21.0-22.4 SOPM recharging procedure
- Below 21.0, write up, call MX
After EICAS powers up, how long do you wait before starting the APU?
30 seconds
Can takeoff or landing occur with a FUEL IMBALANCE EICAS?
Yes, as long as its below 794 actual imbalance.
What is the minimum fuel tank temperature?
-37 degrees C
How do engine starter limitations change from on the ground and in flight?
The crank time (motoring plus start time) changes from 90 seconds on the ground to 120 seconds in the air.
Taxiway NOTAM says closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 100’. Are we OK to taxi on that taxiway?
Yes. The wingspan is 93’11”
What is the minimum runway width to use? What about minimum clearway?
Minimum runway width = 100’
Minimum clearway = 80’
You are at an uncontrolled airport. You see the shortest taxi route appears to be via Alpha and Bravo to the ramp. The FO points out that taxiway Alpha is 40’ wide. Can you go on Alpha?
No, the minimum taxiway width needs to be 50’ wide.
An IDG fails in flight. QRH says start the APU. You are at FL330. Are you good to start it?
No, you need to drop down to FL300 before starting it. Then you could go back up to FL330 if you wanted to.
It is very cold, and you need to start the APU in the morning. OAT is -43C. Can you start the APU?
Yes. The limitation is -54C
You are coming in to land on a wet runway. The crosswind component is 28 knots. Can you land?
Yes, the limitation for a wet runway is 31 knots. (FO can’t land, but you can).
You are setup to land on a short runway, flaps full. The WX goes down to CATII so you rebrief and setup the RA mins for it. Any other considerations?
Must resend numbers for flaps 5 and use flaps 5 for CAT II.
Plus you also need CAT II speeds
Is it permissible to turn off the landing lights while in IMC on an approach to better see the runway?
Yes, that is in the SOPM.
What is the PM’s callout on an approach if the descent rate exceeds 1,000 FPM?
“Sink Rate”
How far off glide path until the PM is required to say “glide path”?
Greater than 1 dot
On an approach, when is the PM required to say “Bank”?
Whenever the bank angle is greater than 25 degrees
At 500’, speed must be _______ and thrust____ to be considered stable.
within the confines of the speed bug
thrust above idle
When would you declare minimum fuel? What does this tell ATC?
Whenever fuel has reached a state where you will be landing at or less than reserve fuel. (SOPM says 2250. Reserve is 45 minutes, which is closer to 2500..)
It communicates to ATC that you cannot accept any delays. Urgency, not emergency. It does not give you priority handling.
When would you declare emergency fuel? What does this communicate to ATC?
Whenever you will be landing with less than 30 minutes of fuel onboard. (1500 lb.)
It communicates an emergency condition to ATC, which gives you priority handling.
You are sitting in the cockpit at the gate when you get an EICAS: BATT 1 OVERTEMP. What do you do?
- ) Memory item: Associated battery-OFF
- ) ORC
- ) QRH
- ) Write up
- ) Call MX
- ) Follow MX direction
You are starting an engine and notice the ITT is rapidly rising towards 815 with no signs of slowing down. What do you do?
- ) Memory item: Affected engine start/stop selector- STOP
- ) QRC
- ) QRH
- ) Write up
- ) Call MX
- ) Follow MX direction
On taxi, the plane begins veering off to the right. What do you do?
- ) Memory item: Steer disc switch- Press. Steer with differential braking and rudder.
- ) Once you are stopped with the brake set, notify ATC.
- ) QRC
- ) QRH
- ) Write up
- ) Call MX
- ) Follow MX direction
After takeoff, the cockpit begins filling with smoke. What do you do?
- ) Memory item: O2 masks don, EMER, crew communication-establish. Pressurization dump….push in
- ) QRC
- ) Declare emergency, transfer controls if needed, begin heading back to land.
- ) QRH
- ) NTSBO
- ) Land, most likely evacuation QRC.
You are flying at FL350. All of a sudden you get the triple chime and EICAS CAB ALT HI. What do you do?
- ) Memory item: O2 masks, don 100%. Crew communication….establish
- ) QRC- Cab Alt Hi,
- ) Declare emergency-advise ATC you will be commencing an emergency descent
- ) QRC- Emergency Descent
- ) QRH- Either Cab Alt Hi or Emergency Descent NAP. Both are the exact same checklist
- ) Land, write up, call MX
You are cruising along and the autopilot disconnects. After taking manual control, it becomes obvious that the ailerons are jammed. What do you do?
- ) Memory item: Aileron disconnect handle-Pull
- ) QRC
- ) Declare emergency, PF becomes whoever’s side is free.
- ) QRH
- ) Once you land, write up, call MX
On climb you are hand flying. You push forward to level off, but it feels stuck. The control column is jammed up. What do you do?
- ) Memory item: Elevator disconnect handle- Pull
- ) QRC
- ) Declare emergency, whoever’s side is free is now PF
- ) QRH
- ) Once you land, write up, call MX
You are in cruise. The autopilot disconnects and the plane begins violently yawing and banking to the left. You see the yaw trim is going full send to the left. What do you do?
- ) Memory item: A/P Disc Button- press and hold
- ) QRC
- ) Declare emergency, PF stays PF
- ) QRH
- ) Once you land, write up, call MX
NOTE: Same exact procedure for a roll trim runaway
The majority of aviation accidents have been caused by what?
Human Factors, usually relating to breakdown of communication
What four CRM skills is OO choosing to focus on?
- ) Communication
- ) Workload Management
- ) Situational Awareness
- ) Problem solving / decision making
List 3 of the 5 CRM issues that are included in nearly every ASAP report
- Unable to manage distractions
- Inability to recognize task saturation
- Nonspecific WANT briefings
FOM lists 4 tools to mitigate distraction, explain 2
- Recognize and verbalize when becoming distracted
- Good planning during low workload to help with future high workload
Every threat briefed must include a _____.
Mitigation strategy.
Every threat briefed must include a _____.
Mitigation strategy.
Name 4 cues of task saturation
- missed checklist items
- missed callouts
- missed ATC readbacks
- missed configuration changes