Mountain

Question 1

How many methods do you have for enroute performance in mountainous terrain?

Answer 1

method 1 and method 2

Question 2

What is net altitude?

Answer 2

altitude at which the aircraft can maintain a 1.1% climb gradient based on its current weight, the airplane’s actual altitude capability (service ceiling or 0% climb gradient) is approximately 5,000 feet higher than the net altitude capability.

Question 3

Describe method 1

Answer 3

lose engine anywhere from V1 to destination, net altitude capability will clear all obstructions 5 SM either side by 1,000 feet, aircraft must have positive net gradient at 1,500 feet above destination

Question 4

Method 2

Answer 4

engine failure occurs, aircraft able to divert to at least one suitable airport from normal cruise altitude and the net driftdown altitude will clear all obstructions by 5 SM either side by 2,000 feet until reaching diversion airport, must have positive net gradient at 1,500 feet above diversion airport

Question 5

What can you do to increase operating safety margin?

Answer 5

being on planned route, ice accumulation on unheated surfaces, use of ice protection systems when not planned, flying at optimum speeds, and enroute temp

Question 6

Def of Method 1

Answer 6

reduces takeoff weight to ensure that if an engine failure occurs anywhere from v1 to the destination:
clear all obstacle 5 SM either side by 1,000 until reaching destination
will have a positive climb gradient at least 1,500 above the destination airport

Question 7

What is M1METW

Answer 7

max allowable weight at which the aircraft can takeoff and still comply with Method 1

Question 8

What variables does Method 1 take into account?

Answer 8

forecast winds & temps aloft

planned bleed use and ice protection configuration

Question 9

What method is used for takeoff alternate?

Answer 9

method 1

Question 10

If you lose an engine enroute at cruise altitude using method 2?

Answer 10

proceed DIRECT to driftdown alternate

Question 11

Required for all driftdown alternates?

Answer 11

must meet alternate weather minimum criteria

Question 12

Crew briefing subjects

Answer 12

Diversion alternate points
Driftdown considerations
Off route considerations

Question 13

Once you deviate away from the planned route…

Answer 13

YOU ensure singe engine terrain clearance

Question 14

What additional factors must be taken into consideration before accepting or requesting off route clearances?

Answer 14

grid MORAs
single engine service ceiling
driftdown calculations

Question 15

Terrain clearance planning is ____ _____ if the flight leaves the planned route.

Answer 15

NOT VALID

Question 16

What is the ice protection system “ON” service ceiling hit?

Answer 16

subtracts 4750 feet from single engine service ceiling

Question 17

Where can we find the current ISA deviation?

Answer 17

FMS PERF page 1

Question 18

Can we accept direct even if our single engine service ceiling is above the grid MORA?

Answer 18

It depends on current altitude, and MEAs (must review before you accept the clearance)

Question 19

What is the FAR requirement for depressurization?

Answer 19

that in the event of a sudden depressurization, the airplane must be able to descend to 14,000’ or below in 4 minutes or less

FAR 121.333

Question 20

When is depressurization escape route not required?

Answer 20

if no terrain along the planned route exceeds 12,000’

Question 21

Dispatch suitability for depressurization escape route alt airport

Answer 21

listed on depressurization plan
meets approach plate weather mins
has sufficient landing field length
NOTAMS still must be checked

Question 22

The depressurization plan is only valid on ___ ______ _____

Answer 22

the planned route

Question 23

What do the RED BLOCKS on the depressurization escape route map mean?

Answer 23

contains obstacles higher than 12,000’

Question 24

What do the numbers mean in the red blocks on the depressurization escape route chart?

Answer 24

64 = 16,400 (2000 feet above highest peak)

Question 25

What is the PF set up on MFD for terrain?

Answer 25

40 NM range, DATA (APT), TERR on NAV screen of MFD

Question 26

Flight deck setup for PM for high terrain?

Answer 26

Range as appropriate, weather radar as req, DATA (APT)

Question 27

What are the color codes on the EGPWS?

Answer 27

black
12.5% green -2000 to -1000
25% green -1000 to -500 
25% yellow -500 to +1000
50% yellow +1000 to +2000 
50% red +2000 and above

Question 28

When is a mountainous terrain briefing required?

Answer 28

When terrain is greater than 10,000’

Question 29

What is a simple special

Answer 29

turn is req prior to reaching 1000 feet

Question 30

Indications of windshear

Answer 30

10 kts of airspeed
500 fpm vertical speed
5 degrees of pitch
1 dot G/S displacement