Normal Procedures

Question 1

NORMAL PROCEDURES

Answer 1

Question 2

Flight Deck Safety Check

Answer 2

1. CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2. BATTERIES
3. LANDING GEAR
4. RADAR
5. APU
6. IRS
7. FLAP SELECTOR
8. FUEL LEVERS
9. TRIMS
10. CONTROL LOCK
11. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
12. AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS

Question 3

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CHECK

AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS

Answer 3

1. Life jackets (3)
2. Smoke Goggles (3)
3. Flash lights (2)
4. Fire Extinguisher / PBE
5. Oxygen Bottle - OPEN (1000 - 2 crew /1450 - 3 crew)
6. PA - check
7. INTERCOM - check
   …………………………………………………………………………………..
8. QRH x 2
9. CHECKLIST x 2
10. EMERGENCY PA CARD x 1

Question 4

INITIAL ACCEPTANCE / IN TRANSIT SCAN

Answer 4

Question 5

2 PILOTS TOGETHER

Answer 5

Capt checks QQ PERF then enters speeds then:

 1. FLIGHT PLAN CHECK - FPLN, PROG
 2. PF ENTER CI - MODE
 3. ATC CLEARANCE - PF ENTERS SID
 4. DEPARTURE BRIEFING (PF)
 5. INSTRUMENT CHECK (PF)
 6. IA/IT BEFORE START CX

Question 6

DEPARTURE BRIEFING

Answer 6

1. C - Card

It will be a flap __. Rolling/Static, AFCAS/NAV PROF/Noise Abatement Departure TOGA/FLEX at__. degrees from the full Length/Intersection of runway___.

Before V1
Any emergency before V1 we will carry out a standard company RTO procedure (or a full RTO brief if the Captain considers it necessary).

After V1
After V1, I will continue the take off, climb on runway track, (or as per the special procedure) and take action as required. Acceleration altitude is___. Minimum sector altitude is___.

Air Return
Once checklists are complete we will make a visual approach (or radar vectors for the ILS, or manoeuvre at the MSA for an instrument approach) to runway ___. Any other items that may be considered relevant, such as landing weight and obstacles should be included.

Normal Departure
The normal departure is a left (right) turn to intercept the ___ track outbound, clearance required by flight level___. VORs are set to ___ and identified. ADF’s set to___and identified.

Or via SID chart number and date and any relevant information which is not in FMS.

2. T - Terrain
3. W - Weather
4. O - Obstacles
5. T - Threats - any other threats

Question 7

INSTRUMENT CHECK

Answer 7

FLIGHT INSTRUMENT CHECK

FMS Nav Source – GNSS (RADIO)

PFD’s erect, set (inc. Standby A/H if applicable), No Flags
FD’s on - Manual take off green - IAS, ALT armed ….or CLB, IAS, ALT, NAV armed (if
NAV, PROF armed) - Speed V1…. V2…. - Airspeed less than 40 - QNH …… gives 50 ft, checks with the standby, checks with the aerodrome elevation -

ND… degrees, RMI… degrees, .. .degrees on the compass - No Flags -

Standby IAS zero

ADF/VOR switches to ….

MFDS - Adjust brightness. - Check left MFDS displays primary engine parameters and memos. - Check right MFDS displays secondary engine parameters and door status.

Question 8

AFTER LOAD SHEET ARRIVES

Answer 8

TRP ………………………………………………………………………SET (CR)

Select TOGA or FLEX. - Select assumed temp. - Verify display on MFDU - TOGA / FLEX, EPR value and assumed temp.

** TAKE-OFF DATA …………………………………………SET (CR)
On receipt of load and trim sheet, First Officer records TOLD data ZFW, TOW, C.G & Pax numbers. - Enter ZFW, TOW, C.G, final fuel at INIT Page B.

PF selects TO/APPR page. X-CHECK V1, VR, V2, VFR and VFTO. Compare and adjust speeds as required. - PNF selects F-PLAN page.

** SHIPS PAPERS ON BOARD (C)
Ensure all company departure documents are on board.

** WINDOWS / DOORS CLOSED (CR) - Check windows closed/markings in line. - Check absence of door status in MFDS. - Ensure flight deck door is locked. - Ensure pedals seats and harnesses correctly adjusted.

** TRANSPONDER……………………………………ON (C)
Set Flight ID code - Set ATC code - Select TA/RA and ALT ON - Select Transponder #1 for sectors flown by the Captain and Transponder #2 for sectors flown by the First Officer.

Question 9

WHEN START AND/OR PUSHBACK CLEARANCE OBTAINED

Answer 9

CUE: Captain - BEACON - ON / START PB - ON

FO:

• FUEL PUMPS - ON
• WINDOW/PROBE HEAT. - ON

Question 10

BEFORE TAKEOFF SCAN

Answer 10

Cue: Captain calls “ FLIGHT CONTROL LOCK OFF”

• FLIGHT CONTROL LOCK. - OFF
• FLAPS. - SET
• LIFT DUMPERS. - ARM
• ABS. - RTO/OFF
• ATS. - ARM
• BRAKE TEMPS. - CHECK

Captain calls “Before take off check”

Question 11

WHEN CLEARED TO LINE UP

Answer 11

FO - ST I R T

• ST- STROBES. - ON
• I - IGNITION. - As required
• R - RADAR. - ON
• T - Take off Clearance - RECEIVED

Captain calls “ Below the line”.

Question 12

CLIMBING THROUGH TRANSITION

Answer 12

Cue: PF calls - “STD Set, passing FL … PNF responds FL…. Checked

• ALTIMETERS. - SET
• APU (PNF). - As required
• MFDS - MEMOS / STS
• NAV - PROG clear remotes / ANP v RNP

PF calls “ AFTER TAKE OFF CHECK”

Question 13

10 MIN (80nm) TO TOPD

Answer 13

LANDING DATA/APPROACH BRIEFING

• PF prepares TOLD card
• Perform approach briefing and set minimums if required.
• FMS Nav Source – GNSS (RADIO) – (if fitted)
• WX/TAWS as appropriate
• TCAS down (usually done at TOC)
• ILS frequency/localiser course, VOR frequency/radials and ADF’s as required.
• FMS TO/APPR page and check estimated landing weight and VAPP for the intended flap setting.
• In case of an FMS approach (NAV/PROF). Insert MDA and check the FINAL APPR prompt annunciated (cannot be confirmed until cleared for the Approach-CTA. OCTA can only confirm once no traffic established).

Question 14

DESCENT APPROACH BRIEFING

Answer 14

CHARTS

 * Cleared to leave FL …. on descent to FL ……
 * STAR. Arrival is via ……..
 * APP. Approach will be ……..

FMS

  * PROG - VORs remotes, RWY bearing/distance, FUEL PRED
  * APP - landing flap, Vapp, wind correction

TWOT

  Terrain
  Weather
  Obstacles
  Threats

Question 15

DESCENT PROCEDURES

Answer 15

Passing FL150.

   * SEATBELT SIGN - ON

Descending through Transition

   * QNH SET PANEL               -         SET
   * EFIS CONTROL PANEL.    -         SET
   * LANDING LIGHTS.            -          ON
   * MFDS.                                -           CHECK

Passing 5000 ft

     * PF    - “QNH ….. SET, passing ……. ft, speed…….. reducing”
     * PNF - “QNH …… CHECKED”

Question 16

LANDING GEAR DOWN SEQUENCE

Answer 16

1. LANDING GEAR. - DOWN
2. TAXI LIGHTS. - ON
3. IGNITION. - CONT (if required)
4. APU. - ON
5. LIFT DUMPERS. - ARM

PF calls “ Before Landing Check”

Question 17

AFTER LANDING

Answer 17

• STROBES / LIGHTS. - OFF
• CONTROL LOCK. - ON
• LIFT DUMPERS. - DISARM
• FLAPS. - UP
• SPEED BRAKE. - IN
• RADAR. - DISABLE
• FLIGHT DIRECTORS - OFF
• ANTI ICE. - OFF
• IGNITION. - NORM
• PROBE HEAT - OFF

Question 18

PARKING

Answer 18

CAPTAIN

  * Brake Brake.                        -   SET
  * Fuel Levers.                          -   SHUT
  * Seat Belts.                            -    OFF
  * External Lights / Beacon.  -    OFF

FO

  * Fuel Pumps.                          -   OFF
  * Air Conditioning.                  -   ECON / Cabin Fans OFF if req.
  * Window Heat.                       -   OFF
  * EFIS.                                        -   OFF
  * MFDS.                                    -    MEMO / STS / OFF
  * TRANSPONDER.                   -    STBY / OFF
  * SARWATCH.                          -    CANCELLED

Question 19

PRECISION (3D) APPROACH

Answer 19

Question 20

NON PRECISION APPROACH (2D) STRAIGHT IN

Answer 20

Question 21

NON PRECISION (2D) CIRCLING FROM REVERSAL TURN

Answer 21

Question 22

DME or GNSS ARRIVAL CIRCLING

Answer 22

Question 23

Go Around

Answer 23

Question 24

Captain Take Off

Answer 24

Question 25

FO Take Off

Answer 25

Question 26

Noise Abatement Takeoff

Answer 26

Question 27

NDB Approach

Answer 27

Question 28

LOC Approach

Answer 28

Question 29

Circling Approaches

(Company Requirements)

Answer 29

Question 30

PIC and FO Recency Requirements

Answer 30

Question 31

Revalidation after 45 days not flying

Answer 31

Question 32

Night Recency Requirements