Line training - SOPs Flashcards

1
Q

Taxi speeds:
Active R/y
Taxiway
Apron
Turns
Contamination

A

Active R/y: 50kts
Taxiway: 30kts
Apron: 15kts
Turns: 10kts
Contamination: 5kts

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2
Q

“Stop climb” SOP

A

ALT HLD
PF - Reset MCP “SET”
PM - “FL** checked”
LVL CHG

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3
Q

Flight plan cruise higher than FMC OPT altitude - which do you fly?

A

Crews should fly the FMC OPT altitude

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4
Q

RVSM airspace altimeter checks and at what intervals

A

+/-200ft and hourly intervals

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5
Q

Fuel checks

A

Fuel remaining recorded at TOC waypoint or nearest to TOC

Then checked every 30mins

TOD waypoint or waypoint nearest to it

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6
Q

Mitigating loss of comms

A

121.5 monitored after passing FL100

FIR/UIR boundaries entered into fix page

Reaching an FIR boundary and no frequency change - Request radio check

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7
Q

Proximate traffic

A

Traffic less than 6nm and 1200ft vertically

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8
Q

TCAS timings

A

TA = 40 seconds
RA = 25 seconds

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9
Q

Yellow, red and magenta radar returns should be avoided by what distance

A

20NM

If cell is above 25,000ft do not overfly it

If cell is above 35,000ft = extremely hazardous and should be further avoided

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10
Q

Orbit can be used if short of track miles in the descent however it is subject to what:

A
  • Outside 10NM for touchdown
  • For descents to not below the MSA or 3000ft whichever is the higher
  • Max F10 and speedbrake if required
  • VMC
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11
Q

ICAO standard speeds in the descent

A

220 at the IAF
180kts on base
180kts on final approach track
160kts between 8 and 4nm

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12
Q

Below 0* crews should correct altitudes using the temp corrections table with the exception of what

A
  • Radar assigned altitudes
  • Altitudes from the FAF to the MAPT when f;ying an approach with vertical guidance
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13
Q

QNH blunder error mitigation

A
  • TOC - PM will select the QNH from the METAR
  • QNH confirmed prior to starting the approach
  • Prior to commencing a NPA confirm QNH with ATIS/VOLMET
  • VSD crosscheck
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14
Q

Stable approach criteria

A

Vertical = Glideslope +/- 1 dot or 75ft (RNP) 3 whites/reds

Speed = Vref to Vref +15 (max +20)

Lateral = +/- 1 dot on LOC or 0.15(RNP)

Landing checklist complete to L/d Lights

Thrust setting appropriate for stage of
flight

Descent rate not greater than 1000fpm unless briefed

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15
Q

When DO NOT take assumed temp reduction

A
  • Antiskid inop
  • Crosswind greater than 10kts
  • EEC in alternate mode
  • 1 reverser inop
  • When snow,slush, ice or standing water is present
  • After de-ice/anti icing
  • Potential windshear
  • Engine bleed off take off
  • Prohibited by airfield brief
  • L/d gear extended flight
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16
Q

When to select NO CREDIT on Landing enroute

A

Where an idle thrust landing is planned

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17
Q

Idle thrust shall be used

A

Under normal flight conditions with braking action GOOD or better in the following circumstances:
- Last flight of the day
- On the last or a series of flights when the turnaround time is more than 60mins
- Last landing prior to the aircraft going out of service
- Any landing where the turnaround will not be affected by the use of autobrake

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18
Q

When to release parking brake

A

Only release when
- Confirmation that both wheel chocks are in place
- Wind speed less than 40 kts

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19
Q

Captains and FO circuit breaker panel codes

A

FO = P6
CPT = P18

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20
Q

Min brake pressure

A

2800 PSI

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21
Q

Min HYD pressure for dispatch

A

2800 PSI

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22
Q

When do you select IGN R for the first flight of the day

A

When operating through manned Mx stations

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23
Q

Min oil quantity for dispatch

A

12 liters

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24
Q

When to check rudder and aileron trims

A

Completed for ALL flights

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25
Q

Final CDU preflight procedure

A
  1. Complete M+B OPT
  2. FO reads out Taxi, t/o, Landing, ZFW and confirm with CPT they agree within 1kg
  3. FO enters ZFW into fmx and alert difference between EZFW and ZFW - Verify reason for difference
  4. FO states FMC GW and confirm it is in agreement with OPT taxi weight and the excute FMC
  5. FO reads all lines from perf OPT and if agree hit calculate
  6. N1 limit - select AT/rating
  7. FO - Takeoff page Call out flaps, CG and xcheck stab trim
  8. FO Calls out OPT speeds and accepts or enters them into FMC
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26
Q

Prior to pushback the CSS presses 1 and ENT to let the flight know that

A

The cabin is secure and ready for pushback

No smoking to AUTO

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27
Q

Stabilised idle for CFM 56

A

N1 = 20%
EGT = ~410*
N2 = 59%
FF = 272 KGPH

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28
Q

Start attempt time

A

Limit each start attempt to a max 2 mins

A min of 10secs is required between each start attempt

DON’T FORGET TO START THE TIMER

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29
Q

Aborted engine start conditions

A

No N1 rotation before the start lever is moved to Idle

No oil pressure before the engine reaches stabilised idle

No EGT rise 15 secs after start lever is moved to ide

No increase in or very slow increase in N1 or N2 after EGT indication

EGT rapidly reaching start limit (red line)

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30
Q

Takeoff briefing content (Before takeoff checks)

A

Packs
Bleeds
Speeds
SID - How to fly raw data
Stop altitude
EOSID
Adverse wx or anything else

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31
Q

Can you engage A/P in a turn

A

Preferred policy to engage when wings level

May result in a bank angle aural alert

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32
Q

NADP 1

A

Initial rotation = 15* (max 20*)

PF = Gear up

400ft = LNAV/HDG SEL

1,000ft AAL PF = CMD A/B

Call ATC as required

1500 = N1

3000 PF = BUG UP

PM = Retract flaps on schedule and call FLAPS UP NO LIGHTS

PF = VNAV, AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

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33
Q

NADP 2

A

Initial rotation = 15* (max 20*)

PF = Gear up

400ft = LNAV/HDG SEL

1,000ft AAL PF = CMD A/B BUG UP

1500 = N1

PM = Retract flaps on schedule. Call ATC on Speed check flap up.

Above 3000 PM = call FLAPS UP NO LIGHTS

PF = VNAV, AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

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34
Q

When is the standby altimeter set and by whom?

A

CPT and above MSA

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35
Q

Bank angle until reaching Vref + 15

A

15*

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36
Q

Use of V/S with flaps extended is permitted when what conditions are met?

A
  • A SID speed restriction requires a delay in flap retraction
  • The ROC needs to be managed to comply with RYR 3.2.1 stop altitude procedure
  • Aircraft has accelerated to the assigned speed restriction
  • AFDS is engaged in accordance with RYR SOP
  • Above MFRA

All conditions need to be met

37
Q

When can you set your altimeters to STD

A

Aircraft is above 3000ft AGL and above transition altitude

38
Q

PF leads altimeter changes by calling

A

SET STD

Passing ___ climbing _____

39
Q

Should a difference of 200ft or more in RVSM airspace occur what is the MCP mode used?

A

ALT HLD will be used to control the aircraft flight path

40
Q

Whenever a change is made to the altimeters the PF will

A

Call the setting and passing altitude/level and cleared altitude/level

41
Q

When happens when you get FLAPS UP NO LIGHTS CALL and cleared to for a continous climb above FL150?

A

Crew may delete the reduced N1 climb in the FMC N1 limit page

42
Q

Climb 10 checks

A

Fuel - Balanced, check crossfeed and centre tanks fuel pumps (turn off when LOW PRESSURE is indicated)

Lights - Position all lights off and logo off if required

APU - OFF if not required.

Pressurisation - Reverse L and “*** SET”

Seatbelts - Auto at CPTs discretion

Recall - Check

121.5 - Monitor

43
Q

Passing FL300

A

PF selects angle of bank 10* and call “ANGLE OF BANK 10 DEGREES”

Pressurisation check at FL200/300/400

44
Q

Cleared to final level - what do you check

A

Confirm MCP, FMC and pressurisation panel have the same altitude

“FL____ SET 3 TIMES”

45
Q

When reaching creuise level what do you select in the FMC N1 limit page

A

Select CON and verify CON is displayed on the upper DU

“CON SET”

Subsequent step climbs will require CON limit to be re-selected upon reaching the new cruise level

46
Q

A/p re-engagement sequence

A
  1. PF calls for appropriate Roll/pitch modes
  2. PF assures the aircraft iss following the FD commands and is in trim
  3. PF engages a/p and verify “CMD A/B”
  4. PF engages the a/t and verify “A/T ENGAGED”
47
Q

Change of radio frequency - Climb/descent/single pilot on radio or a/p disengaged

A

PM is responsible

PM enters new frequency into standby while responding to atc

48
Q

Change of radio frequency - Cruise

A

PF will enter the new frequency into the standby and PM will respond to atc and note new frequency and time in OFP

49
Q

Change of radio frequency - CDPLC

A

RARA
Read - PM reads message

Agree - PF will tune new frequency and cross check against ATC log

Respond - PM will accept by selecting WILCO
PM will wait and call CLOSED when atc dialog message is closed

Action - PM will change the new frequency and contact ATC

50
Q

eFPL/OFP duties in the cruise

A

Fuel and time check at or abeam first convenient waypoint and then every 60mins thereafter

Once arrival time has been computed PM will compare to progress page and inform PF

FIR boundaries entered into fix page

51
Q

What ___kg to stop crossfeeding

A

20kg of imbalance remains

52
Q

DALTA setup - Descent

A

FMC DESC page - 250/100 selected

Forecast - 3 forecast winds selected, QNH, ISA corrections, TAI, transition lvl

Verify MORA/MEA/MSA - check terrain clearance for shortcuts

53
Q

DALTA setup - Approach

A

FMC DEP/ARR - Confirm correct STAR and most likely track to be flown is active. Select appropriate transistion

FIX - Rings 3x altitude/10nm/4 or 5nm/ 4.2nm for circle

All speeds within 10nm ring must be adjusted to 180B

Verify RNP 0.3 as required

LEGS - Check tracks and distances, GA and g/p angle (+/- 0.1*)

54
Q

DALTA - Landing

A

FMC PROG - check expected arrival fuel and update the app page with expected landing weight

Do OPT and select appropriate landing flap and Vref and autobrake

FMC init - Check the correct ILS frequency is tunned and set

Independently set app minima

55
Q

When does seatbelt sign come on?

A

FL150 or 15mins to land

56
Q

10 checks - Descent

A

Fuel - Check balanced, crossfeed and center tanks

Lights - L/d lights (fixed) ON

Angle of bank - 25* degrees

Pressurisation - Check

Seatbelts - ON

Recall - checked

PA 10mins to landing

121.5 de selected

57
Q

PF call when cleared to an altitude

A

SET QNH _____, PASSING ______FEET, DESCENDING ________ FEET, ______FLAGS, STANDBY ALTIMETERS SET

58
Q

FRISC

A

When cleared to an alititude

F - Frequencies
R - Rings
I - Idents
C - Courses

Approach checklist

59
Q

When to do CABIN CREW SEATS FOR LANDING

A

Approximately 6nm from touchdown

60
Q

VMC =

A

Ceiling above 1000ft

Reported met visibility in excess of 5k

61
Q

Roll modes for NPA

A

RNP = LNAV
VOR/NDB = LNAV
LOC only = VOR/LOC

62
Q

Max speed for runway exit taxiway.
Max =
Recommended =
If the turnoff is at 90* =

A

Max = 60kts
Recommended = 45kts
Turnoff at 90* = 10kts

63
Q

When to push recall after landing

A

Greater than 30secs with thrust levers retarted to idle and before engine shutdown

64
Q

Engine cool down time

A

Run engines for at least 3 mins

Use a thrust setting normally used for taxi operations

65
Q

Requirements for 1 engine taxi

A
  • Avoid thrust levels in exceess of 40% N1
  • After landing/ taxi in flow completed
  • No LVI procedures
  • No freezing/contimination conditions
  • GW <63,000kg
  • No brake issues/ MEL
66
Q

If gear is inadvertently lowered what is the landing gear limit speed for retraction

A

235kts

67
Q

When to delete the N1 reduced climb in the FMC

A

After “flaps up no lights” and cleared with a continuous climb above FL150

68
Q

If you need to level off below FL100 what is the pitch and power setting for 60T aircraft

A

6-6-6
6*
60% N1
60t

69
Q

If you need to level off above FL100 what is the pitch and power setting for a 60t aircraft

A

2-8 (6mins)
2*
80%

70
Q

Expected attitude and power setting for cruise in a 60t aircraft

A

2.5 - 3.5*

85-90% N1

71
Q

PM duties at TOC

A

EFPL
Note METAR QNH
Get ATIS
Can call handling agent if required and when in range

72
Q

Inflight access to the flight deck procedure

A
  1. Ensure the seatbelt sign is on
  2. PM passes the password to the cabin crew via the interphone
  3. VHF 1 and 2 are put in speaker
  4. PM checks the flight deck viewing glass
  5. Opens the door using the handle and cabin crew enter the flight deck
73
Q

Landing dispatch OPT what conditions are used every time

A

Based on
Max manual braking
Auto speed brakes
No thrust reverese credit

74
Q

Use of idle reverse requires what input in the OPT

A

Rev - No credit

75
Q

Descent - Rule of thumb for slowing down

A

To reduce your speed to 200kts, add 1nm for every 10kts of deceleration.

E.g 250 to 200 = 5nm

76
Q

Descent - rule of thumb for tailwinds

A

Add 1nm for every 10kt of headwind

77
Q

Descent - rule of thumb for aircraft weight

A

Heavier aircraft = more track miles to descend

Add 1nm for every ton above 60t

E.g 63.4 = 3nm

78
Q

Descent - rule of thumb gates

A

35nm from touchdown = FL100/250kts
20mm = 5000ft AAL approaching VNAV DECEL or considering reducing speed to UP speed (Rod 800fpm or less to reduce speed)

15nm = 4000ft AAL, speed approaching UP speed and preparing to select F1

10NM = 3,2,1 = 3000ft 200kts F1

79
Q

10nm rule

A

3,2,1
3000ft
200kts
F1

80
Q

Speed schedule once <10nm

A

9nm = 190kts
8nm = 180kts
7nm = 170kts

81
Q

Autoland landing distance adjustments

A

B737 800/max
F30 = 185m
F40 = 140m

B737 700
F40 = 135m
F30 = 185m

82
Q

NPA - Effect of higher and lower than actual QNH

A

Lower than actual QNH is set = Aircraft will be above the profile
Higher than actual QNH is set = Aircraft will be below the profile (Possible terrain issue)

83
Q

Rad Alt “1000” call expected distance

A

3-4nm

84
Q

Roll modes for VNAV approaches

A

LOC = VOR/LOC
VOR/NDB/RNAV = LNAV

85
Q

Conditions where a monitored a approach must be flown

A

NPA = Visibility 3000m or less and/or ceiling 1000m or less

CAT1 ILS = Visibility 1000m or less and/or ceiling 300ft or less

86
Q

Circle to land at night limitations

A

Max crosswind component = 20kts
Max gust values shall not exceed 40kts
Ceiling should be minima +300
New captains not allowed

87
Q

Pitch and power settings for approach 800/max (60t)

A

800
F40 60% 0*
F30 57% 1*

Max
F40 55% 0*
F30 50% 1*

88
Q

What to check for when pushing recall on taxi in flow

A

EEC or PSEU light illuminate

Can only be done greater than 30secs after landing with the thrust levers reduced to idle.

89
Q

Post flight duties after each sector and end of last sector

A

Each sector = complete EFPL, EFL, upload docs and submit
Last sector = check out on EFB

Any flight duty changes must be confirmed on IDP