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1
Q

Flight Operations Mission

A

To operate in the safest and most efficient manner.”safe, efficient and economical”
1.

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Crew contact

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CDM

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Power of the Command

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He may deviate from normally applicable regulations, operational procedures, and methods in the interest of safety. OMA 1.5.4

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Access avionic compartment

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No.

But later says: In-flight, crew members shall not enter an avionics compartment, except in an emergency

8.3.20

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Documents Retained on Ground

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A copy of the Master Operational Flight Plan (OFP);
The tear-off parts of the Aircraft Technical Log;
Route specific NOTAM documentation if edited by Emirates;
Loadsheet
NOTOC
Emirates Pre-Flight Aircraft Security Search List

  1. Operation Control and Supervision
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Post-flight Reports completed After each flight:

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The Aircraft Technical Log;
The Voyage Report;
Pilot Special Report (if required);
Air Safety Report (if required).

  1. Operational Control and Supervision
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Priority Documentation

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  1. Company NOTAM (CoNOTAM) and/or Special Crew Briefing (SCB)
  2. Flight Crew Instruction (FCI), Air Crew Instruction (ACI)
  3. Operations Manual
  4. Flight Crew Notice (FCN)
  5. Company e-mail
    OMA 2. Operational Control and Supervision
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8
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Definition FCI, ACI and FCN

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FCI: Flight Crew Instructions
Amendments from Operation Manuals (OMA, C, D)

ACI: Air Crew Instructions
Amendments to OME

FCN: Flight Crew Notice
Information doesn’t change the Operat Manuals

  1. Operation Control and Supervision
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9
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DNATA - how is their name and for what I need to call them?

A

Load Control

Loads

W/B

NOTOC

131.6

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10
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CoNOTAMS are?

A

Crew Alert

Aerodrome CoNOTAM

En-Route CoNOTAM

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11
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Inexperienced Flight Crew. Limitations

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It can be a new guy in the company or new upgrade Capt

Not more than 1 Inexperienced Flight Crew member shall occupy their operating seat at the same time.

Only commanders -> Cannot operates CAT B (Commander only - TO and Land) and CAT C Airports

No LRV operations. This restriction may be waived by the respective Chief Pilot.

  1. CREW COMPOSITION
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Inexperience Captain. Limitations

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No
Category B (Commander Only – Take-off and Landing) and
Category C aerodromes

No LRV operations. This restriction may be waived by the respective Chief Pilot.

Shall operate the first 10 sectors as Pilot Flying (PF) unless the First Officer requires a sector to accommodate recency requirements.

  1. CREW COMPOSITION
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Pilot Recency

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Within 35 days -> 1 Take-off and Landing as PF, Manual Landing (only plane)
Can be wave by DSVP-FO

Within 90 days -> 3 take-offs and landings as PF and Manual Landing (only plane)

Take-off may be performed on the last day of a period, with the landing on the following day.

4 CREW COMPOSITION

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14
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Requirements to operate Category airports prior to start the flight:

And
FO can operate Cat B* and C?

A

Category A -> The familiarization according:
Route Manual (incl. CCI)
Any other Company approved documentation.

Category B -> Commander shall be briefed or self-briefed

Category C
Commander shall familiarise for Category B, and
Visit the aerodrome as an observer, as CM1 with CM2 or as CM2 with an CM1, or
Undertake instructions in a flight simulator

Commander can delegate the TO and Landing to CM1 ( Undergoing Command Training) for:
Category B Commander Only (TO and Landing) and Category C

  1. Crew Qualifications
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3 Men Crew Requirements (1capt + 2FO)

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At least 1 FO has got UAE ATPL
At least 1 FO has got 1,000 hours in EK

  1. Crew Qualifications
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16
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Relieve of the Commander, who and when?

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Who-> Capt or FO with UAE ATPL

When -> Above FL 200

  1. Crew Qualifications
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17
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LVOPS Restriction to who?

A

New pilots ON TYPE (Capt or Upgrades)

  1. Crew Qualifications
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18
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First Officer Limitation

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Take-off Limitations
Runway is contaminated
The crosswind including gusts + 20 kts
Visibility is 500 m or less.
Airport categorisation and/or operational restrictions requires the Captain to be PF

Landing Limitations
CAT II/III
Runway is contaminated
Crosswind including gusts exceeds 20 kts;
CAT I ILS with autoland or CAT 1 GLS with autoland;
Airport categorisation and/or operational restrictions requires the Captain to be PF
For non-normal/abnormal

  1. Crew Qualifications
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19
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During Command Training, a Training Captain may extend your limitation to?

A

LVO

Autoland,

Cancel FO Wind limitation.

  1. CREW QUALIFICATION
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20
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Question to the Crew “Can you fly?”

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Are you physically and mentally fit to fly safely?

That means ->
Physical and
Mental fitness is not reduced because of illness, injury and fatigue.

  1. Crew Health
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21
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We decide to Remove a crew member, what to do?

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NCC shall be contacted

Commander shall brief the Crew

  1. Crew Health
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22
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Deep Diving, Vaccination, Blood Donation, alcohol, Anaesthetics

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Vaccination-> 12 hours

Alcohol-> 12 hours

Anaesthetics
Local -> 12 h
General -> 24 h
Blood donation -> 24 hours

1 Day + No-Decompression-> 12 hours

Multiple days -> 18 hours

Multiple No-decompression -> 18 hours

Decompression Stop -> 24 hours

  1. Crew Health
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23
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Vaccination

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12 hours

  1. Crew Health
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24
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Illness on board. What to do?

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Commander shall report illness on board his aeroplane (excluding cases of airsickness and accidents) on landing at an aerodrome.

Cases of ill passengers disembarked at intermediate aerodromes shall also be reported on arrival at final destination.

Symptoms of a major infectious disease -> Call aerodrome medical or health authority.

On arrival, nobody shall be permitted to board or disembark the aeroplane or attempt to offload cargo or catering until authorised by the aerodrome medical or health authority.

  1. Crew Health
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25
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Minimum Flight Altitude

A

On airway -> Minimum Terrain Clearance Altitude (MTCA)

Off airway -> MGA Minimun Grid Altitude

Driftdown and/or Rapid Depressurisation Strategy -> As per Strategic

8.1

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26
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Aerodrome Categorisation

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Category A
Instrument approach procedure,
At least 1 runway with no performance limited procedure for take-off and/or landing,
Published circling minima not higher than 1,000 ft AAL,
Night operations capability.

Category B
An aerodrome which is not Category A or REQUIERIES EXTRA CONSIDERATIONS such as:
Non-standard approach aids and/or approach patterns,
Unusual local weather conditions,
Unusual characteristics or performance limitations,
Any other relevant considerations including obstructions, physical layout, lighting, etc.

Category C
An aerodrome which requires additional considerations to a Category B aerodrome.

8.1

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27
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Runway with a width of less than 45m. Is it possible to Land?

A

Requires an aerodrome specific Risk Assessment and

CCI or written Approval issued

8.1

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28
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All aerodromes nominated in the OM-C or any Emirates produced OFP meet:

A

Charted requirements or

Special dispensation granted by the relevant Regulatory Authority of the aerodrome

8.1

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29
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RFFS ( Rescue and Fire Fighting Services )

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Destination and Departure
10
9 -> AUTHORISATION in the OM-C without additional annotation indicates compliance
8 -> In case temporary downgrade (max 72 hours)

TO, En-route and Destination ALTERNATE -> 8

Drifdown and Despressurisation ALTERNATE -> 6

8.1

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30
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Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) shall be in force, when?

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RVR Is less than 400m

8.1

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31
Q

Factored Landing Distance ?

A

1.15 x In-Flight Landing Distance

8.1

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32
Q

TO Alternate.
When we need?
Distance?
Pre-Flight minima and ceeling.

A

TO Alternate
When -> performance, operational, or meteorological conditions would not allowed to return

Distance -> Within 950 nm ( 2 hours with n-1)

Pre-Flight Minima -> Applicable Landing Minima but we need ceeling if ONLY App Applicable is NPA

8.1

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33
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Isolated Aerodrome

A

Check 8.1

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34
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Adequate vs Suitable Airport

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Adequate -> it is Considered to be satisfactory taking into account: Performance, ATC and Operational Limitations.

Suitable -> +Wx, Rwy conditions

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35
Q

In-flight Replanning Procedure
When Applies?
Fuel Required?
Wx Destination and Alternate

A

When a flight is redirected by NCC to a new destination
Caused by commercial interests and
Is not applicable for tactical diversions, caused by weather, technical reasons, etc.

Fuel Required -> As we are on ground (Contingency is 3 or 5%)

Wx Destination and Alternate -> Standard of Pre-Planning but it is not -+1 hour. Commander shall only continue beyond the point from which a revised ATS flight plan when at ETA at Destination and Alternate expected weather conditions are at or above the planning minima.

8.1

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36
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Fuel Tankering. Max Refueling?

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Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) minus 1%, or

Regulated Landing Weight (RLW) minus 1%.

Commander may deviate from the policy and uplift fuel up to the MLW or RLW, whichever is less

8.1

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37
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How many Alternates do u need?

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At least 1 Alternate

2 Alternate shall be selected when:

Weather reports for the destination indicate that during a period +- 1 hour of ETA, the weather conditions will be below the APPLICABLE planning minima, or

No meteorological information is available.

8.1

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38
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APV?

A

App Procedure with Vertical Guidance

8.1

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39
Q

CDFA

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Constant Descend Final App

It is a technique for flying the final approach segment of a non-precision instrument approach procedure as a continuous descent, without level-off, from at or above the FAF to threshold

8.1

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Pre-Flight Planning Minima

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Pre-Flight Planning - Planing Minima: All ( ETA -+ 1 hour )

TO Alternate -> Applicable Landing Minima + ceiling if only App available is NPA
Destination Airport -> Applicable Landing Minima

Alternate + Fuel En-route Alternate + Isolated Airport

CAT II/III -> CAT I - RVR
CAT I -> Non-Precision - Counting Ceiling
Non Precision -> +200’/1000m - Counting Ceiling
VMC -> VMC

8.1

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41
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In-Flight Minima

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Visibility
For CAT I, APV and Non-precision -> only touchdown zone (RVR or visibility) is relevant.

200—-800—-550
100————-300—-75—75. 350–125-75
50—————200—-75—-75. 200-125-75
0——————75-—75—75 75-75-75

350 m conducting manual landing

125 m without roll-out guidance.

Controlling, if reported and relevant (+60 kt) - middle and end

8.1

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42
Q

Taxi Fuel

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Statistical Taxi time each airport

Engines Start

30’ APU

Note: Taxi Fuel 500kg/10’
Only APU ON = 590kg / hora

8.1

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43
Q

Contingency Fuel. For what?

Numbers

A

TO COVER Possible Deviations of:
- Aircraft fuel consumption data,
- Wx
- Planned routings and cruising levels

Should be the higher of
A)
- 5% of the planned trip fuel or,
- 3% of the planned trip if an en-route alternate is available,
- 20’ trip fuel consumption if there is a fuel consumption monitoring programme for individual aeroplane
- STATCON : Statistical contingency fuel consumption on each city pair/aeroplane combination,

B) 5’ at holding speed at 1.500 ft above the destination in standard conditions.

8.1

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44
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Planning and FMS Alternate Fuel

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Emirates use CI=0, FMS also calculate CI =0
Expect departure and arrival route
Min Alternate Fuel is 60 NM (Air track miles)

FMS Level calculation for Alternate
FL100 if the alternate distance is less than 100NM
FL220 is equal (100NM - 200NM)
FL310 if distance is 200NM or more.

8.1

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45
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Final Reserve Fuel

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30’ at holding speed at 1,500 ft above ALTERNATE in ISA

8.1

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46
Q

Additional Fuel

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If Destination with Alternate
Fuel to descend as necessary and proceed to an adequate alternate aerodrome in the event of engine failure or loss of pressurisation, whichever requires the greater amount of fuel based on the assumption that such a failure occurs at the most critical point along the route, and
+ Hold there for 15’ at 1500 ft ISA conditions, and
An approach and landing.
ONLY if additional fuel is only required, if the minimum amount of fuel calculated in 8.1.7.2 is not sufficient for such an event,

Flight Dispatch may add additional fuel for operational reasons, such :
Tankering
Actual or forecasted weather conditions etc.
ATC

8.1

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47
Q

Fuel Policy before realeasing the Fuel Buzzer?

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Basic Procedure

Means -> The Pre-flight Fuel Calculation

Are only applicable until
Completion of the refuelling and release of the fuel bowser.
In case no Refueling Required -> Aircraft Acceptance.

8.1

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48
Q

Min Cabin Crew Complement

A

A380 (3 Class) -> 18 ( 16 + SCCM for each deck ( 1 Purser and 1 CSV)
A380 (2Class) -> 19 (17 + SCCM for each deck ( 1 Purser and 1 CSV)

LRV -> 23

Safety Checks and Security Searches may be conducted with less than minimum Cabin Crew Complement

  1. Crew Composition
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49
Q

To Commence the boarding how many crew I need?

A

At Least Legal minimum number of Cabin Crew are on-board to commence boarding + ( At least 1 FC, OMA8.2.2)

Min legal is 1 crew for 50 seats

  1. Crew Composition
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50
Q

Can I carry less Min Cabin Crew Complememt?

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Only In unforeseen circumstances

Shall be authorised by DSVP-FO

The unattended cabin door shall be considered inoperative for the purpose of determining the maximum number of passengers that may be carried
4. Crew Composition

LRV

Cabin Crew Compliment -> 23
Cabin Crew complement can be reduced by:
From DXB -> by 1
From Outstation -> by 2
More than 2. -> has to be approved by DSVP-SD
7.

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51
Q

For dispatch what to do if I don’t have enough Fuel?

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Decision Point Precedure (DPP)
When planning to a destination aerodrome via a decision point along the route.
This F-Plan will have
Decision Point
En-route Alternate Airport

8.1

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52
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Fuel Tankering - Limitations and Max Tankering

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Capt should assess Tankering with Rwy contaminated for TO and Land

Maximum Tankering: MLW minus 1%, or Regulated Landing Weight (RLW) minus 1%.

The Commander may deviate from the policy above and uplift fuel up to the MLW or RLW, whichever is less.

8.1

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53
Q

Fuel Tankering with Cold Soaked Fuel, when not to do?

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We cannot plan to arrive with +25 Tones when:
Flights with planned flight times +2 hours, and
Forecasted OAT at the destination aerodrome < 20°C

This restriction does not apply:
In-flight,
Fuel tankering required for operational reasons, such as lack of fuel at destination
If the scheduled ground time at destination + 12 hours.

8.1

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Dry Operating Weight (DOW)

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The total weight except: Usable fuel and Traffic load.
This weight includes items such as:
Crew and crew baggage,
Catering and removable passenger service equipment
Potable water and lavatory chemicals.

Traffic Load
Weight of passengers, baggage, and cargo.
Any non-revenue loads.

8.1

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55
Q

Children - age?

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Children -> 2 years and less than 12 years

Infants occupying a passenger seat shall be considered as children

8.1

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Q

LMC

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LMC for changes in fuel quantity is not permitted.

Maximo Individual or total LMC shall be 500 kg
Within Performance and Structural Weight Limits
Loading limitations not exceeded.

LMC may consist of Cargo, Passengers, DOW, Crew, Catering

8.1

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57
Q

Delay of 30’ on the ground and we haven’t asked the clearance

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An expected delay of 30’ -> ATS flight plan should be amended

8.1

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58
Q

Name of Aircraft Technical logbook for the cabin?

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Cabin Defect Log

8.1

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59
Q

Name of Certicate of the Aircraft Technical Logbook? Is it always requiered?

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Certificate of Release to Service - CRS
Prior to departure, the CRS shall be signed by an authorized person
The following persons are authorized to sign the CRS: Engineer and Commander.
“NIL DEFECTS” on the Aircraft Technical Log -> CRS is not required

8.1

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60
Q

Daily - Duration, who does?

A

8.1
Validity is 48 hours.

An aeroplane shall not be dispatched for any flight unless the Daily is valid at the planned time of arrival at the next station.

It has to be signed by Engineer approved by EK

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61
Q

Stations without an Authorised Engineer by EK

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Upon approval from Emirates Engineering, the Commander is authorized to:
Perform pre-flight inspection,
Refueling,
Add defects to the ADD section

8.1

62
Q

Missing plane documents

A

For any missing document, advise NCC as soon as practicable.

Operation is permitted to continue to a destination where replacements documents can be provided.

8.1

63
Q

Missing crew documents, what to do?

A

Not in possession of all required valid documents may operate a flight departing from other than DXB/ DWC
With prior approval obtained from UAE GCCA coordinated through NCC.

8.1

64
Q

GD, when we need?

A

All international flights is needed
Except departing Australia/New Zealand
Dead heading Crew must be included

8.1

65
Q

What to check and discuss in the preflight Briefing?

A

Flight Preparation Flight Crews shall review
Review
- Personal Documents
- Commander will discuss who has​ the ​greatest need​ for Recency
- OFP,
- Weather information and NOTAMs to include:
- Departure, destination, destination alternate
- En-route alternate aerodromes within the 1 hour of flight
- Special Crew Briefings (SCB), FCIs and ACIs,
- After completing flight preparation -> an interactive and threat-based briefing including mitigation strategies shall be conducted.
- Augmented Crew -> Commander review and determine Flight Crew rest Strategy.
DRA(WON) (RES)T
Documents - Regency - (ACI+FCI+SCB) - (Wx-OFP-Notam) - (Res) - Threat Based briefing
8.1

66
Q

When can we request a new OFP?

A

Change TOW by 2 Tons or more -> Commander may request an updated OFP

8.2

67
Q

Fuelling with Pax on board

A

Whenever crew boards the aeroplane, fuelling shall be considered as having commenced unless briefed differently.

At least 2 cabin doors on the main deck shall be DESIGNATED and be made available for a possible evacuation + 1 Upper Deck

If not specified differently by the Commander the Designsted doors shall be ML1 and ML2 and Upper deck UL1.

Arming of doors designated is not required unless an evacuation using slides is commanded.

8.2

68
Q

Wide-Cut Fuel ‘Wide cut fuel

A

Designated JET B, JP-4 or AVTAG

It has the properties of higher volatility, lower flash point and lower freezing point.
Wherever possible, Emirates shall avoid the use of wide-cut fuel types.

It must be recorded in the Aircraft Technical Log.

The next 2 uplifts of fuel should be treated wide-cut fuel.

Not allow Pax on Board when Refuelling with Wide-Cut Fuel

8.2

69
Q

Freezing Fuel Point

A

At least 90% JET A1 -> -47 degrees

Rest -> -40 degrees

8.2

70
Q

UM ( definition + age )

A

Unaccompanied minor: child between 5–11 years old

8.2

71
Q

PRM

A

Person with Reduce Mobility

8.2

72
Q

Ambulatory PAX and No Ambulatory

A

Ambulatory Passengers 8.2
Pax with reduced mobility (PRM) who are able to reach an emergency exit during an evacuation without assistance.
There are limitation, No for quantity, limitation of the location

Non-ambulatory Passengers
They cannot move around the plane or reach Emergency Door
The limitation of numbers has to be evaluated for safety

As a number the Max wheelchair C = half of Pax

8.2

73
Q

Types of Wheelchair?

A

Wheelchair Ramp -> WCHR - Can use the Stairs
Wheelchair Step -> WCHS - Cannot use the stairs
Wheelchair Carry -> WCHC - needs to be carried to reach his seat
Passengers who are completely immobile and require wheelchairs to their cabin seats.

8.2

74
Q

AVI, Conditions before cargo?

A

Animals Carried as Cargo (AVI)

Before commencement of loading, the Commander shall confirm the serviceability of the cargo hold ventilation and temperature control.

With AVI
Not allow Dry Ice. This restriction is not for animals under the water (fish)
Not allowed radioactive

75
Q

Mail,
Company mail and
Diplomatic mail

A

Mail always -> in the Cargo

Company mail -> either in the cargo holds or, may be handed to the Commander or Purser

Diplomatic -> Pax Cabin

8.2

76
Q

Acceptance Sick Pax

Can u refuse? Why?

If any doubt what to do?

A

No USA

For those passengers that require medical clearance, Emirates Medical Services decide whether or not to approve travel

Commander may refuse to accept any passenger, whether or not travel has been medically cleared, if:
- Risk for the Pax
- Risk for THR flight, or
- Might cause inconvenience or discomfort to others.

If any doubt exists, pilots should seek help or clarification from
Ground Medical Services (GMS),
Aerodrome medical clinic,
Emirates doctor via NCC.

8.2

77
Q

When approaching level - R/c?

A

Within 1,000 ft of the assigned altitude/ FL -> V/S should be limited to 1,500 ft/min.

8.3

78
Q

Altitude in China how to read the PFD ( meters or feet)?

A

Feet

8.3

79
Q

Minimum Fuel Required (‘MINR’) on the OFP - what includes?

A

Remaining trip fuel,
Alternate fuel,
Final reserve fuel.

Not Included in the MINR-> Contingency fuel, additional fuel, and extra fuel

8.3

80
Q

When Wx conditions we consider airport closed?

A

Mean wind speed + 60 knts

8.3

81
Q

Strong weather radar echoes avoid:

A

Above FL200 -> At least 20nm

FL200 or below -> At least 10nm

8.3

82
Q

Severe turbulence or
Abnormal stress to the aeroplane, such as lightning strike

Any paperwork?

A

Aircraft Technical Log entry

8.3

83
Q

2 types of seat

A

Qualified Operating Seat: Seat which the Flight Crew occupy during take-off and landing.

Qualified Seat: Seat which the respective Flight Crew member is qualified to occupy during augmented long range operations in-flight.

At least 1 Pilot shall occupy his qualified seat (not operating) at any given time.
3 crew operation (1 Capt + 2 FO) -> PF will be the pilot sitting in his Qualified Operating Seat when Possible.

8.3

84
Q

Flight Crew Rest Strategies During Augmented

A

The rest plan should closely match the rest strategies published in the OM-C.

Whenever the Commander plans to deviate from the published rest strategies, he shall ensure the Flight Crew have sufficient time to arrange their sleep patterns prior the flight

8.3

85
Q

Handover Briefing

A

Aeroplane position, cleared route, ETA next waypoint, FL,
ATC/FIR environment, boundaries, clearances and/or restrictions,
Any threats and mitigations, such as terrain and weather,
Destination and alternate aerodrome Wx,
In-flight fuel check and flight progress status,
Aeroplane status,
Any other relevant information.
In addition, prior to leaving the flight deck the Commander should brief the 2 in Command
Severity of any non-normal event that requires him to be notified,
Level of operational decision that requires his authority, such as anticipated diversion, unable to meet curfew, etc.

8.3

86
Q

Controlled Rest

A

May be used at the discretion of the Commander
To manage both
Sudden unexpected fatigue and
Fatigue which is expected to become more severe later during higher workload

It cannot be planned before flight.
Controlled rest on the flight deck is permitted subject to
Handover of duties and
Wake-up arrangements shall be reviewed,
40’ Control Rest + 20’ No duties, No briefing

After the end of this period, a handover briefing shall be conducted
Communication shall be checked to be working and the cleared FL shall be confirmed

8.3

87
Q

Seat Belt Sign On

A

Below 10.000’

Descend
25.000’
In case of anticipated Delay, we can delay when passing 10.000’

8.3

88
Q

Incapacitation shall be suspected, when?

A

When a Flight Crew member does not respond to:

Above 1,000’ -> 2 verbal communications.

Below 1,000’ -> 1 verbal communication or

Any verbal communication associated with significant deviation from the intended flight path.

8.3

89
Q

Chain of Command

A

Augmenting Captain

  1. FO with GCAA ATPL. If both FO have ATPL the one who is Operating

8.3

90
Q

Sterile Flight Deck

A

Departure - Starts -> Door closure and ends when passing 10,000 ft AAL (If extended holding on the ground excluded)

Arrival- Starts -> When passing 25,000’ and ends when the first Door is opened
Crew shall not perform any nonessential activities, such as non-critical paperwork, etc
Normal communication between the flight deck and the cabin can be initiated by either the Flight Crew or the Cabin Crew.

8.3

91
Q

No Contact Period

A

Departure - Starts Take-off roll and ends when the landing gear retracts.

Arrival - Starts Extension of the landing gear and ends when vacates the runway.

Purser and Cabin Supervisor shall not contact the Flight Crew

92
Q

If one pilot is simultaneously conducting the duties of PF and PM

A

Clearances received by ATC may be accepted adding an additional confirmation readbacks prior to executing a clearance.

ATC: “Emirates 123, descend FL290.”
Pilot: “Descend FL290, Emirates 123.”
Pilot: “Emirates 123, leaving FL310 descending FL290.”

8.3

93
Q

Headsets/boom microphones shall be used

A

When receiving the ATC departure clearance via voice communication,
When on the ground with engines running,
When in-flight below transition altitude or 10,000 ft AAL, whichever is higher,

FCTM says: The flight crew must use the headset:
From the ENGINE START phase, until the TOP OF CLIMB phase
From the TOP OF DESCENT phase, until the aircraft is parked.

When operating more than one radio at the same time,
When Only 1 pilot occupies an operating seat,
When Controlled rest
Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and within Tehran FIR
China Within or in the vicinity (100 nm) of Chinese airspace

8.3

94
Q

All clear signal

A

Both pilots verify the ground personnel is showing the STEERING BY-PASS PIN,

One pilot acknowledges showing him THUMBS UP signal to the ground personnel

8.3.20

95
Q

180 turn taxi, Restriction

A

Not allowed:

  • From the Right Seat
  • Contaminated taxiways
96
Q

Max Taxi Speed

A

Slippery -> 10 knts.
Contaminated -> 10 knts
LVO -> 10 knts

97
Q

When can we go +250 below 10.000,

A

Above 5.000’ -> we can go +250 knts -> If ATC clears the restriction 8.3

98
Q

Turns low Altitude

A

No turns shall be initiated below 400 ft AGL,

Until 400’ -> Max 15 degrees

Above 400’ -> Max 30 degrees

99
Q

Cabin Crew Release for In-flight Duties. When? How?

A

When?
The flaps have been fully retracted, and
The aeroplane has reached an altitude of 5,000 feet AAL

How?
Extinguishing the seatbelt sign, or
Cycling the seatbelt sign,
Calling the Purser via the interphone, or
PA “Cabin Crew cleared for duties”

8.3

100
Q

Order Approach

A

1
Precision App
App Procedure with Vertical
Visual App with Vertical Guidance guidance
2
Non Precision with NO Vertical Guidance
3
Circling app (enhance coded)
4
Visual App without Vertical Guidance)

Visual Circuit only Emergency

101
Q

Temperature Altitude Corrections + Displaced Threshold Crossing Altitude Corrections

A

Flight Crew members shall independently calculate and agree on the altitude corrections to be applied

A combination of cold temperature and displaced threshold crossing altitude corrections is not allowed.

8.3

102
Q

Max Rate of Descent

A

Above 5.000’ -> 5.000’
5.000’ - 3.000’ -> 3.000’
3.000’ - 1.000’ -> 2.000’
Below 1.000’ -> 1.000’

103
Q

Which app the Autoland is compulsory?

A

Mandatory for CAT III approaches.

During normal operations, an autoland is mandatory for CAT II approaches.

104
Q

Validation of App

A

Final App course -> 3/1 degree. We need to check this number

Vertical Profile -> 0.1 degree

Distance FAF to RWY -> 1 nm

Min Crossing Altitude -> 10’

105
Q

What is Circling?

Can we do it?

A

What is Circling? -> when alignment +30 degrees

Circling approaches without enhanced coding are not permitted

Unless approved by DSVP-FO or his designee.

106
Q

Visual approach. When can we do it?

A

Requested by ATC to ensure separation requirements

Pilot determine visual app is more efficient than the complete instrument approach procedure

107
Q

Approach Ban Point - ABP

Which Altitude?

When can we start the App?

A

Which Altitud?
Outer Marker
If No Outer Marker or equivalent position -> 1.000’
For circling approaches -> IAF
CAT II and CAT III -> Lido CCI, Low Visibility Operations section.

Can we start the App?
The Commander may commence an approach regardless of the reported visibility/RVR,

At Aproach Ban Point
If RVR/ visibility < than the applicable landing minima -> GA
If RVR is not available -> Visibility can be converted to RVR values
After PassingI outer marker or equivalent position, the RVR/ visibility falls below the applicable minimum -> Continue to DA/H or MDA/H.

108
Q

Orbits/360º - When can we do it?

A

At or above 1,500 ft AAL or AGL, whichever is higher

Autopilot engaged

No Radar Control -> only permitted during daylight VMC.

109
Q

Touchdown distance

Aiming Point

A

Touchdown
If the touchdown cannot be within the runway touchdown zone, a go-around should be considered.

Touchdown zone -> Starts at 150 meters and ends 900 meters

Aiming Point -> between 300 - 400 meters

8.3

110
Q

Missed Approach - How many can we do?

A

Once the decision has been announced, it is irrevocable

A go-around shall be initiated -> If, during the approach, it becomes apparent that the approach and landing cannot be completed as briefed.

A 2 approach shall only be conducted if the Commander assesses that there is a high likelihood of a successful approach and landing.

If the 2 approach was unsuccessful and both missed approaches were due to weather conditions -> the Commander shall divert to the alternate aerodrome unless already committed to destination and unable to divert.

A 3 approach may only be flown when one or both missed approaches was non weather related and the Commander assess that there is a high likelihood of a successful approach and landing.

The Commander shall carefully evaluate the weather reports or forecasts before committing to the destination aerodrome

111
Q

Post Flight Review

A

Commander should conduct a post flight review
It is an open conversation
Deviations from original briefed plans or strategies,
Strategies which might have enhanced the overall team performance,
Technical status of the aeroplane and Aircraft Technical Log implications

8.3.20

112
Q

Engine failure to return to Departure?

A

Flights +12 hours and EO -2 hours Flight Time -> Return departure in coordination with NCC.

113
Q

Overweight Landing

A

Every effort should be made to land at or below the Maximum Structural Landing Weight (MLW).

No abnormal/non-normal situation, fuel jettison shall not be considered without NCC approval.

If below 455 Tones + V/S less than 360’/min + main gear touchdown symmetrical. -> An Overweight landing Load Analysis may be deferred for up to 5 flight cycles

Only the Commander shall determine if a landing shall be classified as a hard landing.

An overweight landing shall be documented in the Aircraft Technical Log:
- Landing weight
- V/S
- If main gear touchdown was symmetrical.

There is a (EK) SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURE
[SUP] (EK) Download of SAR Data Following Overweight/Hard Landing

114
Q

When RVR is compulsory?

When LVOPS are in progress?

A

800 m visibility -> RVR must be provided

LVOPS when RVR 400 m

115
Q

CAT II/III Approaches with NO LVP in force

A

Followed by an autoland may be conducted when

During an emergency, or
When conducting CAT II/III procedures in weather conditions of CAT I or better

ATC shall be notified prior to such an approach and autoland.

8.4 All Wx Operation

116
Q

Name of Document that confirms All checks are done by CC.

A

Security Checks

117
Q

Landing Assured - airport vs plane

A

Capability II or better -> I calculate for a CAT I
Capability I -> I calculate for NOP

118
Q

RVFP - What is that?

A

RVFP -> RNAV Visual Flight Procedure
Shall be coded in the FMC/FMS
Pilots are not authorised to build these procedures manually.
The Flight Crew should request the RVFP on initial contact with ATC, unless previously coordinated, and should report the aerodrome or preceding traffic in sight to receive clearance for such a procedure.

8.3.20

119
Q

VASIS ( Visual Approach Slope Indicator System) vs GS

A

App with Electronic Glideslop ( ILS,GLS) -> maintain the Electronic Glideslop in alignment with visual Aiming Point

Others App ( APV ) -> Maintain the VASIS ONLY if the app stabilization criteria can be met

8.3.20

120
Q

Oxygen Requirements. Where to find?

A

OMA 8.8

FCOM- Limitatios

121
Q

When display ID cards?

A
  • Security Restricted Areas
  • On-board may be removed
    After take-off, once the Captain releases the Cabin Crew for service
    Until aircraft commences the descent

10

122
Q

Person wit not re-validated ID ( expire ). Can he enter?

A

Prior to permitting access to the aircraft in such cases

Purser shall verify the authenticity of the ID with EK ground staff and
Inform the Pilot-in-Command.

10

123
Q

No Flight Deck Security system - Procedure

A

Requests to access via intercom.

Use of name and position shown on the crew list; for example, “Samantha L1”

CC -> Use the keypad for entry immediately after hanging up the cabin interphone

FD -> The viewing lens shall also be used to verify the identity of a person

10

124
Q

Sabotage/Bomb Threats - Colors and Explanation

A

RED: A SPECIFIC THREAT that is targeting our plane. It is CREDIBLE

GREEN: No SPECIFIC target or lack of CREDIBILITY

10

125
Q

GREEN Warming - What to do?

A

No Actions

If Capt decide that further action is required -> shall be authorised by the DSVP-GS.

10

126
Q

RED Warning at the Gate

A
  1. PA: “This is the Captain, Purser to the Flight Deck”
  2. Notify ATC and Ramp Agent;
  3. Maintain electrical power + Shut down engines
  4. Brief the Purser on the nature of the threat, the expected manner of passenger disembarkation (Normally all hand baggage should be removed from the aircraft)

Capt PA: “This is the Captain, Ladies and Gentlemen, we have been advised of a security threat to one of our aircraft. This will mean that this aircraft must be searched. You will have to disembark and take all personal belongings with you. Please follow the instructions of the Cabin Crew.”

10

127
Q

Red Warming during Taxi

A
  1. Make a PA: “This is the Captain, Purser to the Flight Deck”;
  2. Notify ATC +Ramp Agent
    Follow FCOM/QRH procedures – Precautionary Disembarkation
  3. Plan to use mobile steps for a Precautionary Disembarkation if available within a reasonable time.
  4. If mobile steps are not available, plan a Precautionary Disembarkation using slides
  5. Notify ATC of intentions and request that vehicles be kept clear of doors/slides
  6. Brief the Purser on the nature of the threat, the expected manner of passenger disembarkation 10
  7. Inform handling agent; Maintain electrical power if possible;
  8. Shut down the engines;
  9. Make PA: “This is the Captain. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have received a message that a threat has been made against one of our aircraft. Airlines receive many such threats. However, we intend to take all possible precautions, therefore you will have to disembark. Please follow the instruction of the Cabin Crew.”
  10. Keep the Purser and Cabin Crew advised of any changes of plan using interphone or PA.
128
Q

Suspicious Article Discovered In Flight

A

Applied HOT
Contact VPNC
If DSVP-GS/Group Security analyses the threat classification as specific or real
1. Follow ECAM “BOMB on BOARD” Procedures
2. Keep ATC fully briefed on flight intentions
3. Brief Cabin Crew to be prepared for a possible emergency landing;
4. Prepare for possible use of crew oxygen/smoke masks
5.Consider carefully the choice between flying fast to minimise the airborne time and flying slowly to minimise air-loads and damage in the event of a fuselage rupture. In most cases, the turbulent air penetration speed will be a reasonable compromise
6. Request remote parking and confirm the immediate availability of passenger coaches and steps.
7. Advise and impress upon the aerodrome the need to have passengers removed from the aircraft and safely located at least 200 m upwind of the aircraft as quickly as possible;
8. If time permits make the following PA; “This is the Captain, Ladies and Gentlemen, if there is anyone on board with BD or EOD experience, please make themselves known to the crew”.
9. Follow directive given either directly by Group Security or through VPNC

129
Q

What is the sentence we may think possible Hijackers?

A

Cabin Crew will use the phrase; “A passenger DEMANDS access to the flight deck”

10

130
Q

What is Supernumerary, max number and what to do with her?

A

Each Cabin Crew shall undertake a familiarisation/supernumerary flight prior to operating on each aircraft type trained.

A maximum of two supernumerary Cabin Crew Members may undertake a familiarisation flight and shall not be considered as part of the operating crew complement.

It is not a requirement for a supernumerary Cabin Crew Member to sit in the Flight Deck for take- off and landing.

If the supernumerary Cabin Crew Member sits in the Flight Deck for take-off and landing it is preferred that the observation takes place departing from and arriving into Dubai.

131
Q

CSR

A

Confidential Safety Report

For Flight Crew and Cabin Crew

Confidential reporting should not be confused with anonymous reporting

11 Reporting

132
Q

PSR

A

PILOT SPECIAL REPORT (PSR)

For Flight Crew members to report issues and events outside of:
Air Safety Report,

Dangerous Goods Report

Confidential Safety Report, or

Provide feedback to Flight Operations Management

11 Reporting

133
Q

Delay on Ground

A

If boarding is delayed -> Crew shall find out from the ground staff which announcements have already been made to passengers (i.e., the reason for the delay).

Delay +5’ While the doors are still open -> Ground staff informs the Commander about delays

If delay of +5’ is expected
PA from the flight deck, explaining the circumstances and expected duration Delay
PAs shall be repeated regularly if the delay continues.

ASM shall advise of local legislation. The airline is subject to severe penalties if the mandatory PA’s are not made exactly as required

134
Q

Welcome PA

A

Should be made in coordination with the purser

10-15 minutes before the estimated time of departure (ETD),
and
once most of the passengers are on board.

135
Q

Termac Delays USA and Canada

A

+3 hours check Manual

OMA 14. PA

136
Q

Fuel Density

A

SG

137
Q

Name of Airport Support?

A

ASM

138
Q

PSR and CSR

A

PSR -> Pilot Special Report
CSR -> Confidential Safety Report

139
Q

Max Falcons

A

15

Remember DSVP-FO may gran Exception for VIP Pax

Other solution tif we have more than 15 falcons is to carry some in the cargo

8.2

140
Q

ASR - What to report?

A
  • All events/items that are BOLD italics* shall be reported.
  • The reporter may report all other events if they consider there may be a safety benefit to doing so.

Note 1:
If the first column in a table is listed as reportable in BOLD italics* all sub items on the same row must be reported.

Note 2:
If the item is ‘Annex 13 relevant’ Captain need:
- Immediately reported to VPNC
- Entry in the Technical Log ‘Remove Flight Data Recorder and/or Cockpit Voice Recorder for investigation’

Flight Crew can also use the Air Safety Report to report safety events or hazards which occurred during simulator sessions. This is achieved by selection of an appropriate location, and by selection “Simulator”

141
Q

PSR - Examples

A
  • Curfew, noise Restriction
  • Tarmac delays (USA/CANADA)
  • Inspections
  • Missing Documents
  • Pax Offload
142
Q

Should, must, shall and may ?

A

“Shall” or “must” means that the application of a rule or procedure or provision is mandatory;

“Should” means that the application of a procedure or provision is recommended;

“May” means that the application of a procedure or provision is optional;

143
Q

Fuel policy where is it?

A

OMA 8.3.7

144
Q

Valuable Cargo

A

The Airport Services Manager is responsible for the security of the valuable cargo

It shall be screened before carriage and will have a “screened” sticker affixed on them before presentation to the crew under a Locker Stowage Bill (Form No. E6).

A NOTOC shall be prepared for the Commander.

8.2

145
Q

Diplomatic Mail

A

Exempt from all pre-board security screening, including x-ray and metal detection equipment.

Needs A document -> WAYBILL

Each package has a label bearing a serial number, which identifies it with the waybill.

8.2

146
Q

EAT timing and revised

A

More than 10’ delay -> inform EAT

after EAT and there is delay that differs +5’ -> ATC must inform the new EAT

147
Q

Cold fuel transfer

A

In order to avoid fuel freezing, the FQMS automatically transfers fuel from the outer tanks to the feed tanks, if:
The temperature of the fuel in any outer tank is less than -35° and
Any feed tank is less than 18t.

When the feed tanks are full:
the FQMS transfers fuel from the outer -> mid tanks.
When the mid tanks are full, it transfers from the outer -> inner tanks.

148
Q

Inexperience pilot - definition and where to find?

A

Chapter 4 ( Crew Composition) - definitions

100 hours and 10 sectors in 120 days or

150 hours and 20 sectors

149
Q

Touchdown out of the Touchdown Zone

A

If the touchdown cannot be accomplished within the runway touchdown zone, a go-around should be considered.

150
Q

Oxygen - Crew and Pax

A

Pilots needs oxygen if -> +10,000’ cabin altitude

Pilots doesn’t have oxygen system becomes inoperative/empty, -> Decend 25,000’ + provided portable oxygen bottles are readily available for each Flight Crew member on duty.

Cabin altitude is above 15,000 ft -> Passengers shall use oxygen

151
Q

Delay less than Four hours

A

Maximum FDP allowed shall be based on the original report time and

The FDP shall start at the actual report time

OMA (1 decks)

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