NON NORMAL OPS

Question 1

Conditions where the flight crew must land at nearest suitable airport according to the QRH:

Answer 1

• Non-normal checklist that includes the item “Plan to land at the nearest suitable airport”;
• Fire or smoke continues;
• Only 1 AC power source remains (main generator, APU generator, or backup power system [both generators]);
• Any other situation determined by the flight crew to have a significant adverse effect on safety if the flight is continued.

Question 2

The pilot flying calls for the non-normal checklist when…

Answer 2

• The flight path is under control;
• The airplane is not in a critical phase of flight (such as takeoff or landing);
• All memory itens are complete.

Question 3

The word “Confirm” is added to checklist items when both crewmembers must verbally agree before action is taken. Verbal confirmation is required for:

Answer 3

• An autothrottle arm switch;
• An engine thrust lever;
• A fuel control switch;
• An engine or APU fire switch, or a cargo fire arm switch;
• A generator drive disconnect switch.

Question 4

When the verbal confirmation (“Confirm”) does not apply?

Answer 4

Dual Eng Fail/Stall checklist

Question 5

Emirates Decision-Making Model

Answer 5

Assess

Action

Manage

Question 6

Boeing Manage Model

Answer 6

R… Recognition of the Non-Normal

A… Airplane Control

A… Analyze the Situation

T… Take the Proper Action

E… Evaluate the Need to Land

Question 7

Pilot Monitoring Intervention Model

Answer 7

Ask

Suggest

Direct

Take Over

Question 8

What oil indication is considered the most significant of several oil system indicators?

Answer 8

Oil Pressure

Question 9

Minimum oil quantity limit

Answer 9

No minimum (FCTM Chapter 8)

Question 10

What is the intent of having memorized Pitch and Thrust settings for Airspeed Unreliable?

Answer 10

The intent is to quickly put the airplane in a safe regime until the Airspeed Unreliable checklist can be referenced.

Question 11

Why the Fuel Leak non-normal checklist directs the crew to shutdown the affected engine?

Answer 11

1. It closes the Spar Valve, which stops the leak. This prevents the loss of fuel which could result in a low fuel state.
2. Fire potential is increased when fuel is leaking around the engine. The risk increases when thrust reverser is used during landing.

Question 12

When landing with flat main gear tire(s) can you use autobrake?

Answer 12

No! Flat main gear tire(s) cause a general loss of braking effectiveness and a yawing moment toward the flat tire with light or no braking and a yawing moment away from the flat tire if the brakes are applied harder. Maximum reverse thrust is recommended.

Question 13

Foam Carpet Policy

Answer 13

It is Company policy NOT to request a foam carpet for an emergency landing.

Question 14

While considering between an Evacuation and the Precautionary Disembarkation the Captain must carefully consider all factors. These include, but are not limited to:

Answer 14

• The urgency of the situation, including the possibility of significant injury or loss of life if a significant delay occurs;
• The type of threat to the airplane, including structural damage, fire, reported bomb on board, etc;
• The possibility of fire spreading rapidly from spilled fuel or other flammable materials;
• The extent of damage to the airplane;
• The possibility of passenger injury during an emergency evacuation using escape slides. If in doubt, the crew should consider an emergency evacuation using the escape slides.

Question 15

With One Engine Inoperative what is the target pitch attitude during takeoff?

Answer 15

Approximately 3° to 4° degrees below the normal all engine pitch attitude resulting in a 11° to 12° degrees target pitch attitude.

Question 16

What is the rate of rotation with an engine inoperative?

Answer 16

Slightly slower than normal takeoff (1/2° degree per second) resulting in a rotation rate of approx. 1.5° to 2.0° degrees per second.

Question 17

During initial climb with One Engine Inoperative, what is the commanded speed by the flight director?

Answer 17

Minimum of V2, or the existing speed up to a maximum of V2 + 15 knots.

Question 18

On the EK Decision Making Model. What “Assess” means?

Answer 18

Assess the problem:

• Aviate, Navigate, Comunicate - Protect this task;
• Comunication - Stay below the line;
• Diagnose - What is wrong? Identify, verify;
• Check - C/Bs and switches.

Set a bottom line for safety. Do NOT rush.

Question 19

On the EK Decision Making Model. What “Action” means?

Answer 19

Action the problem:

• Use the ECAM/EICAS/QRH;
• Keep your partner in the loop;
• If you need to - “stop the checklist”.

Observe your bottom line for safety. Do NOT rush.

Question 20

On the EK Decision Making Model. What “Manage” means?

Answer 20

Manage the needs of task, group, individual.

Assess and assign priorities to the needs.

Remember that in complex situations, the Captain must manage. This may mean that the F/O is best assigned the task of flying. Achieving the best solution demands good teamwork. Good teamwork needs good communication. Good communication means the effective transfer of information.

Question 21

What Emirates means by the phrase “stay below the line”?

Answer 21

Emirates uses the phrase to help crews focus on the issues related to the problem before taking action. The line in question determines whether the discussion is centered on the problem (below the line) or on solutions to the problem (above the line). By staying below the line as much as possible, a better understanding of the problem itself can be gained.

Question 22

Actions for a predictive windshear warning during takeoff roll (“WINDSHEAR AHEAD, WINDSHEAR AHEAD”):

Answer 22

• Pior to V1, reject takeoff
• After V1, perform the Windshear Escape Maneuver

Question 23

Actions for windshear encountered during takeoff roll:

Answer 23

• If windshear is encountered prior to V1, there may not be sufficient runway remaining to stop if an RTO is initiated at V1. At VR, rotate at a normal rate toward a 15 degree pitch attitude. Once airborne, perform the Windshear Escape Maneuver.
• If windshear is encountered near the normal rotation speed and airspeed suddenly decreases, there may not be sufficient runway left to accelerate back to normal takeoff speed. If there is insufficient runway left to stop, initiate a normal rotation at least 2,000 feet before the end of the runway even if airspeed is low. Higher than normal attitudes may be required to lift off in the remaining runway. Ensure maximum thrust is set.

Question 24

1. Actions if predictive windshear warning during approach (“GO-AROUND, WINDSHEAR AHEAD” aural):
2. Actions if windshear encountered in flight:

Answer 24

1. Perform Windshear Escape Maneuver or, at pilot’s discretion, perform a normal go-around;
2. Perform the Windshear Escape Maneuver

Question 25

What are the indications that the airplane is in Windshear?

Answer 25

1. Windshear warning (two-tone siren followed by “WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR”);
2. Unacceptable flight path deviations. These deviations are recognized as uncontrolled changes from normal state flight conditions below 1000 feet AGL, in excess of any of the following:

• 15 knots IAS;
• 500 FPM vertical speed;
• 5 degrees pitch attitude;
• 1 dot displacement from the glideslope;
• Unusual thrust lever position for a significant period of time.