OM-A 1 Flashcards
What is the min rest period at home/away?
Home: 12 hours
Away: 11 hours (inc 9 hour in accommodation)
What are the limits for capt’s extension to FDP?
2 hours
3 hours of crew augmented.
(Flight May continue to dest/alt for unforeseen circumstances)
What can the capt reduce rest to?
10 hour min.
Must check FO can also comply with this
How wide is the OFP MSA?
10nm either side of track
How much clearance does min En-route alt (MEA) provide?
1000ft
Or 2000ft in mountainous areas
What is the company limit for flight over congested areas, assemblies of people etc?
2000ft
Below what alt must a correction be applied to min flight altitude?
ISA -15°C
Corrections in OM-A
What gradient do SIDs usually require?
3.3%
Escape procedure must be considered if OEI does not allow this
What must be considered in regard to the Air aft for a TO alt?
Must be able to return with OEI
OM-A must be able to return on Cat I limits
For no dest alt what is req’d?
- Flight less than 6 hours
- 2 separate runways
- Ceiling at least 2000ft or circling +500ft
- Vis at least 5km
Or isolated
What is min RVR for TO?
125m
What is the min cloud and vis requirements for a vis app?
5km
1500ft or circling min of higher
What is the min DH for CAT IIIa?
50ft
What are the CAT IIIa light requirements for landing?
3 consecutive lights
App or TD or runway or combination
What is the min visibility without RVR for TO or landing?
800m (can be converted met vis)
What is the min app height if RVR/VIS less than minima?
1000ft
Or into final app segment where DA/H or MDA/H Less than 1000ft aal
After 1000ft can an app be continued if RVR or vis drops below minima?
Yes, but must respect MDH/DA if vis refs not seen
What is min midpoint RVR?
125m or that required for touchdown zone if lower.
75m with rollout guidance
What are the weather conditions required for FO TO and Ldg?
TO - greater than 400m RVR
Ldg - weather at or above CAT I minima
What is the max height of cloud bases reported in a METAR?
5000ft aal or highest sector MSA
What does CAVOK imply?
No cloud below 5000ft
greater than 10k vis
What does “RE” mean in a METAR?
Recent - not in last observation but now present.
What does UP mean in a METAR?
Unidentified precipitation (FZUP is freezing UP)
What communication to EAT must be made if returning to stand?
ACARS message or VHF call if at LEJ
