LFUS Discussion Items Flashcards
Limitations with FO giving boarding permission?
A1-14.2.3
FO can approve boarding if they are CTL and not required to be with a training captain.
FO limitations during LVO?
Can’t be PF when LVTO is being conducted other than sim
Not permitted to operate as PF during AutoLands to approach and landings below CAT I minimums other than sim
Narrow runway limitation for FO?
300hrs on type and less than 10kts crosswind to operate on 30m RWY
Severe Turbulence Actions
SP16.26
Yaw Damper
FLT
CWS
AT disengage
Thrust:
- Climb: 280/.76
- Cruise: FMC
- Descent: .76/280/250
Assertion Statements:
Initial
Emergency
State
Solution
Captain, you must listen, we are too Low/High, Go-Around”
I have control, Going Around
400ft Low and deviating
Decrease rate of descent
When do you complete actions during engine out procedures after take off?
No Actions shall be executed prior to 400’ and ensuring obstacle clearance is achieved other than Gear up and stating a failure, canceling warnings/cautions
Where can I find documents required onboard or Domestic and International services ?
A1:16.4
Performance - C6 Manual
How do we select the appropriate flap setting for takeoff ?
Flap 5 is the preferred takeoff flap setting, but if performance permits, an optimum flap setting should bee used in the case of performance limitations
Performance C6 manual
When not field length limited what can be done?
Improved climb function in OPT can be used, which utilised excess field length to accelerate to higher takeoff speeds, which in turn improved climb gradient and raising climb and obstacle limited weights
Performance C6 manual:
LMC
LMC can be a total of 300kg in the cabin and 500kg of fuel.
However if a cabin (standard) LMC is been carried out, Fuel LMC is now limited to 100kg.
Also removing a passenger even though taking weight off, is counted as a +100kg penalty
Starter duty limits
Each start attempt is limited to 2 minutes of starter usuage 700-800
Max is limited to 3 minutes
Ground operations what is N1 limited to ?
FCOM 1.10.4
Normal ground operations should not require more than 30% N1
40% N1 is the limit without ATC and/or Engineering approval
Min Pavement turning width 180 degree turn ?
700 - 20.4m
800/-8 - 24.3m
What must be conducted if there is a RWY change, Performance change or anything that affects pre flight performance data?
If taxiing, CPT must stop the aeroplane and both pilots must check the new calculations and FMC inputs. The RUNWAY/TAKEOFF DATA CHNAGE CHECKLIST must be completed
Max crosswind limitations
45m RWY -
34kts Dry / 25kts Wet
30m RWY -
25kts Dry / 25kts Wet
Max tailwind limitations
15kts dry and wet
ICAO PANS-OPS NADP 1 & 2
A1-10.1.5
NADP 1 - V2+10 - V2+20 climb to 1000’, ensure climb thrust set, continue climb at above speed until 3000’AFE, accelerate and retract flaps on schedule
NADP 2 - V2+10 - V2+20 climb to 1000’, ensure climb thrust set, accelerate to not above FLAPS UP speed +10, retract flaps on schedule to 3000’AFE
When must a take off alternate be selected ?
A1-8.3.9
Relevant weather conditions exist below OEI landing minims within ETD +/- 30mins.
723-852 (Fail passive) - CAT I minima
853 - 906 (Fail operational) - CAT IIIA minima
The nominated alternate must be within 60 minutes (350nm)
INTER & TEMPO with PROB30/40 can be disregarded
Wake Turbulence separation -
B737 MEDIUM
Departure: Full length
Intermediate
Arrival: Following
Departure:
- Full length: 2min HEAVY, 3min SUPER
add 1 min for intermediate dep
Arrival:
- HEAVY: 5nm
- SUPER: 7nm
what should you consider if opposite direction traffic are passing less than 3000ft above in the CRZ?
Possibility offsetting CRS by 2nm upwind and maintain offset for approx 10nm to ensure separation (A1-10.10.2)
When is assumed temp reduced thrust takeoff not permittted?
ANTI SKID INOP
A reduced thrust takeoff is not permitted when?
DDG prohibits
Suspected or known wind shear
Full rated thrust requested by engineers
Captain warrants full thrust take off
Assumed temp method must not be used when?
OAT exceeds ISA+15
Assumed temp exceeds ISA+56
DDG prohibits use
RWY is contaminated
What is Max rate of climb ?
Provides high rates of climb and minimum time taken to altitude
What is max angle of climb?
Speed used for obstacle clearance, min crossing altitude or to reach a specific altitude in minimum distance
What does CLB 1 reduce climb limit by?
And
What does CLB 2 reduce climb limit by?
CLB 1 - 3% N1 reduction
CLB 2 - 6% N1 reduction FCOM 11.32.3
any reduced CLB setting gradually increases to full rated climb thrust by 15,000’
If climbing or descending into wind shear conditions what should crew consider?
Reduce climb or descent speed by 5-10kts to reduce over speed possibility.
FCTM 8.45
If encountering inadvertent overspeed what actions shall you take?
Leave AP engaged and take SPD BRAKE
FCTM 8.45
LAHSO TW & LIMITATIONS ?
MAX 5KTS DRY
NIL TW WHEN WET
XWIND 20kts
LAHSO CEILING AND VIS LIMITATIONS?
Ceiling - not below MVA
VIS - 8km can be reduced to 5km (by ATC)
When shall you complete fuel checks on a flight greater than 90 minutes ?
Should be carried out at each cruise waypoint, however for closely spaced WPT this can be extended up to 45 min max between checks.
When shall you complete fuel checks on a flight less than 90 minutes ?
When workload permits at earliest convenience
FUEL QTY and predicted Arrival Fuel should be recorded adjacent to applicable operational waypoint on the flight plan.
As above
When requesting block levels from ATC, what must the flight crew ensure?
- Upper and lower assigned altitudes are clearly recorded on the Nav Log
- Block clearances are cancelled at the earliest operational convenience
When is a step climb to higher altitudes actually beneficial ?
Only beneficial if the cruise length at higher level is at least 20 mins
At what intervals must you update WX forecasts for DEST and ALT (as required) ?
Every 60 minutes on all sectors with a flight time greater than 90 minutes
A1-10.9.7
What equipment must RVSM ACFT have operational?
2 independent altimetry systems
Mode C XPDR
Alt alert system
AP with ALT HOLD function
What do you do if one and both Primary altimeters become unserviceable in RVSM airspace?
ONE - Revert AP to operating side, Notify ATC of this. Increased vigilance with ALT monitoring
BOTH - Maintain Flight Level indicated on STBY, All lights on, Broadcast details on ATC or 121.5.
Specific Ground Range = Fuel Flow / Ground Speed
Eg: FF = 2300kg
GS = 450kts
SGR = 2300/450 = 5.1kg per nm
During stopping solution calculation when do you use unfactored figures from OPT?
For - DRY (6), WET SKR (5), or (5) GOOD
During stopping solution calculation when do you use factored figures from OPT?
For - (4) GOOD TO MEDIUM, (3) MEDIUM, (2) MEDIUM TO POOR, (2) POOR
Anything less than (5)
FOR ALL NON NORMAL SITUATIONS, UNFACTORED SHALL BE USED FOR ALL RWY CONDITIONS AND/OR BRAKING ACTIONS
AS ABOVE
WHAT LANDING FIGURES ARE FACTORED FOR 115%?
MAX MANUAL BRAKING
&
ALL AUTOBRAKE CALCULATIONS LESS THAN GOOD
FLAPS 15 LIMITED TO AIRPORTS WHERE APPROACH CLIMB PERF IS A FACTOR (ALSO OEI)
FLAPS 30 PROVIDED BETTER NOISE ABATEMENT AND REDUCED FLAPS WEAR LOADS
FLAPS 40 MINIMISES LANDING SPEED AND DISTANCE
AS ABOVE
TECHNIQUES FOR THE RELEASE OF AUTOBRAKES ?
FCTM 6.51
STOW SPD BRAKE HANDLE
SMOOTHLY APPLY BRAKE PEDAL FORCE
MANUALLY POSITION AUTOBRAKE SWITCH TO OFF
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR REDUCING FROM AUTOBRAKE MAX?
A1-10.57.1
A SINGLE AUTOBRAKE SETTING SELECTION IS PERMITTED ONLY TO AUTOBRAKE 3
THE TRANSITION TO MANUAL BRAKING MUST NOW BE DONE BY MAN PEDAL PRESSURE,
OR
STOWING THE SPD BRAKE
CAUTION - SPD BRAKE MUST NOT BE MOVED TO STOW PRIOR TO 60KTS
DURING THE APPROACH IF ITS OBVIOUS THAT THE ACFT WILL TOUCH DOWN 150M SHORT OF AIM POINT OR
PAST THE LATEST POINT OF TOUCHDOWN A GO AROUND MUST BE INITIATED.
PM - “LONG LANDING”
PF - “GO AROUND”
AS ABOVE
WHAT DOES VIRGIN DEFINE THE TDZ AS ?
150M FROM THE THRESHOLD, UP TO NOT BEYOND 900M FROM THRESHOLD OR THE FIRST THIRD OF THE RUNWAY, WHICHEVER IS LESS
DESCENT SPEED LIMITATIONS
A1-10.23
250KTS / MIN CLEAN SPEED BELOW 5000’ AFE
210KTS / MIN CLEAN SPEED BELOW 3000’ AFE
*STANDARD DESCENT SPEED IS CRZ MACH / 280KTS +/- 20KTS
FLIGHT CREW WILL GIVE CM A BREIF NOT LATER THAN TOD, WHAT SHOULD THIS INCLUDE ?
TIME REMAINING BEFORE PREP FOR LANDING PA
WX ON DESCENT (SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS LIKE EARLY SEAT BELT SIGN ETC)
ARRIVAL TIME AND GATE, TERMINATING OR CONTINUING
WHEN SHALL THE “CABIN CREW PREPARE FOR LANDING” PA BE MADE?
ABOVE FL200, AND APPROX 10 MIN BEFORE THE CC NEED TO BE SEATED
WHAT CAN BE DONE DURING DESCENT IF SPEED CONTROL IS NOT GOOD WHILE USING VNAV OR LVL CHANGE ?
V/S MODES S
LVL CHANGE CAN BE USED FOR A 3X DESCENT. EXPLAIN HOW ?
HEIGHT TO LOOSE X 3 = B
+
1NM PER 10KTS ABOVE UP SPEED
FL250 @ 280KTS
25 x 3 +75 + 7 = 82nm to run
*flap up speed approx 210kts
WHAT DIRECTION OF TUEN IS STANDARD FOR HOLDING?
RIGHT HAND PATTERN
HOLDING SPEED AND TIME LIMITS ?
UP TO FL140 -
FL140 - FL200 -
FL200 ^ -
UP TO FL140 - 230kts & 1 min
FL140 - FL200 - 240kts & 1.5 min
FL200 ^ - 265kts & 1.5 min
What speed must jet aircraft leave the hold @ in CTA?
250kts
What does MAX HOLDING time in the FMC represent?
Max holding time in hrs and mins available with still reaching destination within reserves intact
What actions are required while refueling ?
EMERG lights must be ARMED
And
Seat belt sign OFF
What is the order of Approach priority?
- 3D IAP (GLS,ILS,LNAV/VNAV)
- 2D IAP (LNAV, VOR etc)
Any IAP can be used to get below to MSA or MVA to continue into a visual approach/circuit
As above
When conducting RNP AR approaches what should you consider in terms of applicable minimas ?
Use the highest possible minima (higher value of RNP) for the wx conditions to reduce the risk of cross track alert
LAHSO CONDITIONS
2200m WET AND DRY
XWIND - 20kts
TW - 5KTS (DRY), 0 (wet)
Cloud not less than MVA
VIS not less than 8km
Destinations in VAG must provide slope guidance to the landing runway, this requirement is met by the following sources:
A1-10.39
PAPI/VASIS
Electronic Glide Slope (ILS/GLS)
ACFT has slope indications (RNP APCH - Chinese GS)
DAY VMC - ACFT can generate an artificial slope
What is an Approach Ban ?
When the weather is below min RV/RVR for the approach the ACFT must not descent past 1000ft AGL.
If the ACFT has commenced the approach, and is below 1000ft AGL, then the RV/RVR are reported below minimums, the ACFT can continue the approach
Circling and Visual Circuit -
Should only be conducted when a straight in landing aligned IAP or visual approach procedure is not available
Company minima = 1500’ AGL & 8km Vis (or as CASA/Company approved)
By night - if the circling minima is greater than the companies 1500’ 8km. Then use the higher of
Min obstacle clearance and circling area for CAT C aircraft ?
400ft, 4.2nm
Stable Approach Criteria
All approaches must be stable by 1000ft AFE.
This is met when -
Briefings and Normal checklists complete
ACFT in correct landing config
ACFT in correct lateral and vertical path
Sink rate no more than 1000fpm
Appropriate thrust setting
Speed -5 +10kts of target
Speed variations at Stabilisation height
Speed tolerance can only be exceeded when in -
VMC
PIC is confident will be within SPD range by 500ftAFE
Must be briefed prior to
If not stable by 500ft in the range PM - “NOT STABLE”, PF - “GO AROUND”
Transient exceedances of stabilised approach criteria associated with environmental changes are permissible providing stabilised approach is regained ASAP.
Also permissible on Vertical path due to ACFT config changes but only if above path
As above
What do you do if a MAP is required from a visual approach?
JEPP ATC _ DEP APR LDG 1.12
Climb on RWY Track, remain visual and await ATC instructions
If an ACFT can’t land from an IAP but are visual, how must you conduct MAP?
JEPP ATC _ DEP APR LDG 1.12
Conduct published MAP
If a MAP is commenced prior to Missed approach point, what must you do ?
JEPP TERMINAL _ IAP/TAKE OFF PROC 4.11.3
Initiate climb and Track to the missed approach point and then commenced the published missed approach procedure