LOE Review

Question 1

Requirements for filing out IOR

Answer 1

Irregular Operations Report
list of events that require IOR is in FOM 12-30
IOR’s should provide sufficient information so that a third party, such as a regulatory agency, can clearly identify the reason the report is being filed.

Question 2

Types of alternates

Answer 2

Dual alternates 3585
Takeoff alternate (must be within 400)
1-2-3 rule
Supplement Operations
1-1-2 rule
1-1-3 rule
Flag operations greater than 6 hours

Question 3

1-1-2 rule

Answer 3

For at least 1 hour before and 1 hour after ceiling will be less than 1000 and visibility will be less than 2 miles.
(Cannot be used for thunderstorms)
Destination airport must have a suitable CAT 2 or 3 approach available.
May not be used with 3585.
Must be labeled on flight plan.

Question 4

1-1-3 rule

Answer 4

1 hour before and 1 hour after ceiling will be less than 1000 feet and visibility will be less than 3 miles.
Destination must have a CAT 1 ILS available for use.
May not be used with 3585.

Question 5

Minimum fuel

Answer 5

Advise ATC and dispatch of a minimum fuel state by declaring minimum fuel when having committed to land at specific airport. Any change to the existing clearance may result in landing with less than final reserve fuel.

Question 6

Emergency Fuel

Answer 6

When the calculated fuel on landing at the nearest airport where a safe landing can be made, will be less than the planned final reserve fuel (30 minutes)

Question 7

Forecasted/impending turbulence

Answer 7

Forecasted: make PA flight attendants take your jumpseats.

Turbulence improves/subsides: make pa flight attendants check in.

Question 8

Unexpected turbulence of moderate or greater

Answer 8

Moderate or greater turbulence: make pa flight attendants be seated immediately, be seated immediately, be seated immediately.

Turbulence improves: make pa flight attendants take your jumpseats

Turbulence ceases: make pa flight attendants check in.

Question 9

First officer limitations less than 100 hours as a United FO

Answer 9

Special qualification airport
RVR more than 4000 feet or visibility more than 3/4 mile
Maximum crosswind component 15 knots
Braking action good or better
No runway clutter
No reported wind shear

Question 10

First officer takeoff and landing minimums with 100 hours or more in type

Answer 10

Takeoff: touchdown RVR and Rollout RVR 1000 feet (mid can be substitute for either)

Landing: RVR 1800 feet or visibility 1/2 mile

Question 11

When do you need a takeoff alternate?

Answer 11

When weather conditions at departure airport are below landing minimums. Takeoff alternate must be located within 400NM from departure airport.

Question 12

What weather is required at alternate to make it legal?

Answer 12

Airports with one operational approach facility add 400/1

Airports with two operational approach facilities add 200/1/2

Question 13

What speed is bugged for takeoff?

Answer 13

V2

Question 14

What speed does SRS command (2 engines)

Answer 14

V2 + 10

Question 15

What speed does SRS command in single engine?

Answer 15

Speed existing of the time of engine failure no lower than V2

Question 16

How much weight increase to TOW requires a call to dispatch?

Answer 16

More than 2000lbs

Question 17

Security threat level 1 definition and examples

Answer 17

Disruptive, suspicious, or threatening situation or behavior.
Examples: non compliance of the no smoking rule or tampering with smoke detectors.
Disruptive behavior with no physical conflict .
Abusive language/verbal harassment/ defiant acts.
Actions in flight:
flight deck locked do not leave until conflict is resolved.
Consider PA.
Notify Dispatch of the incident
Contact dispatch if law enforcement and or GSC is required
Submit IOR

Question 18

Security threat level 2 definition and examples

Answer 18

Physically Abusive Behavior

Pushing, kicking, hitting, grabbing, inappropriate touching.
Malicious damage or defacing of aircraft or furnishings.
Attempt to damage another individual’s property.
Sexual assault/ alleged sexual assault.
In flight actions:
Flight deck lock down do not leave.
Turn on seat belt and reinforce with PA announcement.
Notify dispatch, request law enforcement and review diversion options.
Keep FA informed with plan.
Submit IOR

Question 19

Security threat level 3 definition and examples

Answer 19

Life threatening behavior

Serious physical violence using a weapon hand to hand techniques choking or eye gouging.
Credible terrorist or sabotage of aircraft systems.
Suspected bomb, credible bomb threats or actual explosion
In flight actions:
Flight deck lock down.
Declare an emergency, squawk 7700
Make a PA
Notify dispatch of name seat number and any weapons involved.
Review diversion options and request law enforcement.
Brief FA.
Submit IOR

Question 20

Security threat level 4 definition and examples

Answer 20

Attempted or actual breach of the flight deck

Examples: high jacking attempt.

In flight actions: flight deck lockdown, declare an emergency and squawk 7500,
PF consider 100% oxygen, land at the nearest suitable airport.

Question 21

What are the misc codes to request a deice worksheet and to request holdover time through ACARS.

Answer 21

DI prints a deice/anti-ing worksheet
AH is for HOT request