Line Training Questions Flashcards
Fuel will be added to the Centre Tank above approximately what level? (All variants)
Approximately 12 Tonnes
A320ceo = 12.2 Tonnes
A321ceo = 12.1 Tonnes
A321neo = 12.1 Tonnes
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Is an APU fire test required if the APU is already running?
No, it is not. An APU fire test is only required if the APU is not running on the first flight of the day/duty.
FCOM PRO>NOR>TSK>Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
If a LO PR warning occurs with less than 200kg in the centre tank, is
this a real threat? When would this be real?
A LO PR warning can be considered spurious if there less than 200kg in the centre tank.
At these times the centre tank pumps should be selected off and the mode selected to MAN. Consider turning pumps back ON /AUTO once established in stable flight in cruise. If unsuccessful, turn the pumps OFF / MAN and treat the remaining fuel in the centre tank as unuseable.
FCOM PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Overhead Panel
What conditions might a manual start be recommended?
After aborting a start, because of:
* Engine stall, or Engine EGT overlimit, or LO START AIR PRESS, or no N1 Rotation, or hung start.
When expecting a start abort, because of:
* Degraded bleed performance, due to hot conditions, or high altitude
* An engine with a reduced EGT margin, in hot conditions, or high altitude
* Marginal performance of the external pneumatic power group
* Tailwind greater than 10kts
If you lost comms with the ground crew on pushback, how would you
attempt to regain contact?
If a loss of communication occurs, flight crew will attempt to regain contact by:
- Flashing taxi/landing lights
- Contacting company on VHF
Also use the above methods to re-establish contact after disconnect
FCOM PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Pushback
On initial climb out, what is thrust reduction/acceleration altitude?
800/800ft HAA
FCOM PRO>NOR>JSS>Flight>Initial Climb Profile
When is the earliest the CM can contact the flight deck to announce cabin secure for take-off?
After the aircraft is observed by the CM to be taxiing.
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When may acceleration altitude be raised?
Acceleration altitude may be raised in the following circumstances, with intermediate altitudes permitted:
- Speed restrictions below Green Dot below 3000ft HAA
- Climb gradient requirements exceed 6%
- Windshear or turbulence is expected
- Local procedures specify NADP1 or a higher acceleration altitude (i.e Hobart RWY 30 ALL ENG PROC)
FCOM PRO>NOR>JSS>Flight>Initial Climb Profile
On a 30m runway, what are the crosswind limits for take-off/landing, both wet, and dry?
Need to confirm this with a training captain
38kts dry / 33kts wet
(includes gusts)
A320 only. A321 aircraft are not approved for 30m width runway ops.
When is it appropriate to accept a non-standard FL?
To meet specific operational requirements and maintain schedule integrity. I.e. in order to:
- Minimise fuel burn if standard flight levels are not available
- Avoid departure delays
- Facilitate traffic flow and minimise altitude blockages
- Avoid turbulence or anticipated wx
- Operate on one way routes
FCOM PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Standard Flight Levels
What is the fuel capacity of the A320ceo?
18,729kg
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Can we accept block levels?
Yes, to seek favourable winds or to avoid turbulence.
*Only when there is a distinct operational advantage to be gained, and only when all FCM can remain vigilant with respect to adhering to the block
Australian, New Zealand, Oakland and Singaporean FIRs in controlled airspace only. Good communications must exist to accept the clearance. HF is not considered a good medium*
FCOM PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Standard Flight Levels
If we accept block levels, what do we set on the FCU?
When climbing, set the upper clearance limit of the block on the FCU. When descending, set the lower clearance limit of the block.
When should the wing anti-ice test be conducted?
When the ANTI ICE p/b is set to ON after start, the anti-ice valves open for 30 seconds for a self-test sequence, then close for as long as the aircraft is on the ground.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>SOP>AFTER START
At what FL or below is it acceptable to be managed/managed in a
high-speed descent?
Approximately FL260
In order from TOD:
- Avoid using DES mode when commencing descent and whilst descending through the higher/mid flight levels (reducing risk of overspeed due to target speed range).
- The use of DES mode combined with managed speed once in the lower FLs (below approximatelly FL260) is acceptable once margin from VMO/MMO is established.*
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>DESCENT SPEEDS AND RATES OF DESCENT
What is the company speed limit/height on descent?
250kts below 5000ft HAA
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>DESCENT SPEEDS AND RATES OF DESCENT
If ATC request a high-speed descent below our company limit, can we accept this?
No.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>DESCENT SPEEDS AND RATES OF DESCENT
At what altitude is the cabin prep PA to be made, and how long does this allow the cabin crew to secure the cabin?
**At (or prior to) FL200.
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The intent is to allow the cabin crew 5 minutes to secure the cabin for landing prior to the seatbelt sign being switched on.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Descent Preparation
In a CTAF, if joining for a straight in approach, JQ aircraft are to join
no closer than xx miles to the runway threshold?
5nm.
The radio transmission must also be made no later than 5nm
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Operations at non-towered airports
In non-radar airspace, what is the speed requirement below 10,000ft?
250kts
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Operations at non-towered airports
Is it allowable to use PAL, or do we need PAL+AFRU?
NEED TO CHECK WITH TRAINER
Yes, if AFRU is installed at the aerodrome but is temporarily unservicable?????
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Operations at non-towered airports
When can we accept PAL only?
NEED TO CHECK WITH TRAINER
If AFRU is installed at the aerodrome but is temporarily unservicable?????
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Operations at non-towered airports
When should PAL be activated for arrival/departure?
Prior to taxiing on departure and within 15nm of the airport and at or above the LSALT on arrival.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Operations at non-towered airports
Can CA/GRS provide separation or control services?
No they can’t. The service provides additional information to crew, including AAIS, known conflicting traffic and other operational information.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Operations at non-towered airports
At what height or below is it prohibited to use open descent?
1500ft HAA
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Terminal Area Operations
What is the glide slope interception from above technique?
- Arm LOC (Must be established on LOC to apply procedure)
- Configure in the level segment to setup for a high drag descent from above
- Wind the FCU altitude above the aircraft’s current altitude
- Press the APCH P/B to arm the approach
- When cleared for the approach, Pull V/S and set between -1500 and -2000fpm
- At G/S*, set G/A Altitude
During instrument approach procedures in IMC, when must the
aircraft be established on the required vertical path?
By the final approach fix/final approach point (FAF/FAP)
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Terminal Area Operations
In conducting a visual approach, when is the aircraft required to
intercept the nominated vertical profile?
By 1000ft HAA
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Terminal Area Operations
When conducting an approach using visual approach slope
indicators (PAPI/T-VASIS), when should you transition to a visual aim point?
300ft HAA (I think).
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Approach Slope Guidance
Where is the normal aiming point runway marker set?
1500ft (300m) or the second set of markers on any runway.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>LANDING>Touchdown Zone
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Under what conditions may we continue to an aerodrome with an inoperative visual approach slope indicator system? (3 things)
- EGPWS is servicable
- The flight crew review the terain and obstacles in vicinity of the aerodrome and relevant runway
- The visual approach slope indicator system is not specified as an essential requirement for the approach to be flown (refer approach chart and or OM2A)
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>FLIGHT>Approach Slope Guidance
Can you hand fly an approach in IMC?
No. Automatic flight shall be used when possible for all instrument approaches when IMC.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>General
If in IMC and the outer marker/height check on a CAT I ILS is not available, what must the minima be increased to?
The minima must be raised to the ‘no glide path’ minima.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>ILS Category I Approach
What temperature or below do cold weather corrections need to be made?
ISA-15 or Airport Temperature of -10C?
Is baulked landing protection available with an RNP approach? What about an RNP-AR?
Only proprietary RNP-AR approaches provide baulked landing protection available with an RNP approach. ICAO RNP-AR approaches do not, neither do RNP approaches.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>A320/321 RNP-AR Procedures
If there is no temperature range specified on the chart, and the OAT is lower than ISA -15c, what type of vertical navigation must be used?
F-G/S or Selected vertical navigation.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>Instrument Approach
During a visual approach, when must aircraft tracking be on the extended centreline/all manoeuvring completed?
Unless specified in a published procedure, 500ft HAA.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>Visual Approach
What is the maximum performance criteria tolerance for an RNP approach?
0.3nm? or 0.11nm? Depends on how you read the question?
If the RNP is lost or downgraded, a missed approach must be conducted unless which conditions are met?
Unless the conditions for a visual approach are satisfied.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>RNP APCH LNAV or LNAV/VNAV Approaches (RNAV-GNSS)
What is the maximum X-Track error for an RNP approach?
The maximum X-Track error is 0.3nm.
If this is exceeded prior to commencing the approach an alternative instrument approach must be conducted. If it is exceeded during the approach, the approach must be disnontinued or a missed approach conducted.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>A320/321 RNP-AR PROCEDURES
Should a NAV ACCUR LOW alert occur during cruise, crew may continue provided that?
Should a NAV ACCUR LOW alert occur during cruise, descent or RNP1 STAR, crew may continue provided that the EPE remains less than the required RNP for the current phase of flight.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>A320/321 RNP-AR PROCEDURES
Crew must not commence an RNP-AR unless nav accuracy HIGH at what point?
Initial Approach Fix
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>A320/321 RNP-AR PROCEDURES
LDEV scales do not display in which circumstances? (four things)
- In a holding pattern
- On a ‘direct to’ (DF) leg
- When the current RNP > 0.3, and
- When on the ground and more than 90 degrees from departure runway magnetic heading
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>A320/321 RNP-AR PROCEDURES
When conducting an RNP-AR approach, unless the NNDP is stated on the approach chart, what point is considered the NNDP?
Unless the NNDP is specifically annotated on the approach chart, the IAF (Initial Approach Fix) should be used as the NNDP. If vectored - the latest intercept point becomes the NNDP.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>A320/321 RNP-AR PROCEDURES
Conducting a planned OEI RNP-AR approach is permitted to not below which minima (RNP 0.xx)?
0.15nm
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>A320/321 RNP-AR PROCEDURES
If an engine fails below the OEI RNP-AR minima, the approach may be continued using what minima?
The approach may be continued to the planned minima.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>A320/321 RNP-AR PROCEDURES
What is considered a ‘significant outage period’ for RAIM?
More than 5 minutes.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Instrument Flight Operations>A320/321 RNP-AR PROCEDURES
With the call for both flight directors off, what must the PM check on the FMA before announcing ‘both flight directors off’?
The PM must select both FDs off, check the FMA to confirm that both FDs are off and Speed mode is annunciated when A/T is engaged.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Approach Procedures>General
What are the FO limits for ceiling and visibility on an approach?
200ft of the mimina or 2000m of the required visibility.
FCOM>PRO>NOR>JSS>Approach Procedures>Operational Application
What is the min oil temperature before start?
Same for all engine types
-40C
FCOM>LIM>ENG>OIL