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OMA Flashcards

1
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When is a daily inspection valid and for how long?

A

After the last flight and after 6pm.
Period of validity: 48 hours from the midnight of the inspection.

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When do we do an aircraft search?
(6)

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It’s always a search unless the aircraft is in EU and it’s last sector came from the EU/UK.

Search:
Departing from UK inc JER IOM GIB
Departing from anywhere and previous sector came from non EU exc. Switzerland (Inc. Tel Aviv, Egypt)
Cold aircraft
Aircraft parked outside tarmac area for pax boarding.
Left outside maintenance hangar.
Any time crew believe security may have been compromised.

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Aircraft search/bag reconciliation requirements after pax offload at diversion airport

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If diversion airport in UK:
- if prev dep location from uk: 3 rows procedure
- other prev dep location: full search (everyone disembarks, unless no one gets off)

Diversion location anywhere else:
- if prev dep location from UK or EU: 3 row procedure
- if prev dep location anywhere else: full reconciliation process I.e. reconcile all remaining pax with baggage, offload any unclaimed baggage and full search

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4
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What requirements needed to depart with no usable alternate?

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Either:
15 mins additional fuel at 1500ft
& flight < 6 hrs
& 2 separate runways (with 2 separate appr procedures based on different navaids, and 2 separate landing surfaces, so if one blocked, other one usable)
& Wx +- 1 hr ETA - ceiling: 2000ft or circling + 500ft, vis: 5k+

Or:
Destination a/d isolated (which Easyjet does not have approval for)

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5
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RFFS required for a/c types & acceptable downgrades?

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A319/320: 6
A321: 7

Downgrades:
Dep/dest - 5 (for low volume ADs and indicated on OFP) or 2 categories below when notified by ATC/NOTAM/ATIS < 72 hrs

Alternates (t/o, dest and enroute) - non UK 4, UK 5

Ultimately commanders decision (considering other factors other than RFFS)

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6
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Application of Aerodrome forecasts

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+/- 1 hr ETA
RVR/vis for precision (CMV/RVR diversion not used at planning)
Ceiling as well for non precision & circling

BECMG: deterioration applic at START of change
Improvement applic at END of change
Gusts disregarded and mean wind should be in limits

TEMPO: Deterioration-
disregard if transient/showery
apply if persistent (Eg mist) but disregard gusts
Improvement - disregard

PROB TEMPO
Deterioration- MAY be disregarded
Improvement- SHOULD be disregarded incl all winds

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7
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When do you need takeoff alternate? What are requirements for takeoff alternate?

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Met conditions greater than cat 3a (one eng inop) & weight< max landing weight (A319 has been demonstrated to auto land up to 69t if req in emergency, but not ideal)

or any MEL if minima more restrictive

Takeoff alt within 1 hour still air flight time, OEI cruising speed, ISA conds

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8
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How many types of commanders discretion and authority are there? What are they?

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6 (5 discretion, 1 authority)
Extend FDP
Reduce FDP
Increase rest
Reduce rest
Extend cumulative duty limits
Commanders AUTHORITY to exceed FRM Roster Rules

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9
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When is a landing assured?

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Can be completed in event of any forecasted deterioration of wx AND any plausible single failure of ground/airborne facilities e.g. CAT II/III to Cat I

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10
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What are low fuel states?

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“MINIMUM FUEL”- non-emergency, only fuel for single intended aerodrome and any change in clearance results in < final reserve

“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, FUEL” - nearest aerodrome where a safe landing can be made would result in less than final reserve

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11
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What does MFA stand for?
What are the 3 different types and their clearances?

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Minimum flight altitude

MSA - 1000ft obstacle clearance within 25nm

Route Mora - 1000ft clearance up to 5000ft obstacle, above this 2000ft clearance. Within 20nm of the route centreline.

Minimum grid altitude - 1000ft clearance up to 6000ft obstacle, above this 2000ft clearance. Used off track.

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12
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How many feet per hpa?

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30ft

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13
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When do we need two alternates?

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Wx below minima at destination
Landing performance not assured (due wind/rwy state)
No wx available
Landing close to a night ban.

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14
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If your destination has the following minima what minima does your alternate need?
CAT II OR III
CAT I
NPA
CIRCLING

A

CAT II OR III needs CAT 1
CAT I needs NPA
NPA needs NPA +1000m rvr 200ftMDH
CIRCLING needs circling

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15
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Aerodrome categories?

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Cat A - Non complex
Cat B - Requires specific briefing (eg. Audio visual)
Cat B restricted - Specified restrictions (eg No 3*, x-wind limits)
Cat C - Special training, visit or sim.

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16
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When the commander signs the flight plan what is he signing for?

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Oma 8.1.2
For a standard route. That you have familiarised/briefed yourself on the aerdrome being operated into.
For a complex route, as above plus have taken a visit/sim training.
(8.1.2.7)

Oma 8.1.7
That you have adequate oil and fuel in line with easyjets fuel policy.

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17
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What determines that our aircraft are Cat C?

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Their Vat (IAS at Threshold) 121-140kts.

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18
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Minimum rvr for take off?
What lighting is required to get this?

A

125m
High intensity edge and centreline lights, multipul rvr.

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19
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When can we do a met vis to rvr conversion?

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In flight only with no available rvr info.

At the planning stage met vis is used directly against rvr, as rvr is not shown on a TAF.

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20
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When should a met vis to rvr conversion not be used?(4)

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When rvr is avail
At the planning stage
For calculating take off minima
When the conversion comes out less than 800m

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21
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Coming in on approach what would you do if rwy/centreline/TDZ/approach lights are inop?

A

QRH Sup info, low vis table for landing.

Leads to a search NALS, BALS, IALS in lido gen for applicable rvr.

NALS most limiting, standard cat 1 dh(i.e 200ft) gives a required rvr 1200m.
(1400m good up to 300ft dh)

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22
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What is final reserve fuel?

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30 mins at 1500ft over your destination alternate aerodrome.

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23
Q

What is additional fuel?
When can we take it?

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Fuel for 15 mins at 1500ft over destination aerodrome.

Taken if we take no alternate.

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24
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APU
ENG ANTI ICE
WING ANTI ICE
Fuel burn?

A

2kg/min
1kg/min
1kg/min

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25
Q

Taxi fuel; fuel burn?

A

10kg/min

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26
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Trip fuel. How much can we increase/decrease this figure by based on changing the track miles?

A

Increase track miles, add 5kg per mile
Decrease track miles, subtract 4kg per mile.

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27
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Can we reduce contingency fuel?

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Yes.
If SFC data is available to the greater of:
CONT90 or 5mins at 1500ft (205kg min).
If no SFC data, down to the greater of:
3% of trip fuel or 5mins 1500ft.

Still need an enroute alternate.

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28
Q

At what age are you classed as an adult for travelling?

A

12 and older

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29
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At what age can you travel alone?

A

16

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30
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What age range is a child classed as?

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2 to 11

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31
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What age range is an infant classed as?

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Less than 2

32
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How old to travel with an infant?

A

16 or older

33
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Below what age can an infant not travel?

A

2 weeks

34
Q

Standard weights for:
Flightdeck
Cabin crew

A

85kg
75kg

35
Q

Standard weights for:
Male pax
Female pax
LMC

A

93kg
75kg
84kg

36
Q

Standard weights for:
Child
Guide dog
Cello

A

35kg
35kg
10kg

37
Q

Specific gravity of fuel and oil?

A

Fuel 0.8
Oil 0.88

38
Q

How long is a daily inspectionvalid for?

A

Has to be done after 6pm and is then valid for 48hours from midnight of the night its done.

39
Q

What 3 documents should be in the orange folder in the flightdeck (under the coat rail)?

A

Certificate of airworthiness
Certificate of registration
Radio Licence ( AUSTRIAN AOC)

40
Q

Can we refuel and board with reduced crew?

A

No

41
Q

You are in the cruise and see you are going to land below CNR, what can you do? (5)

A

Slow down, CI 0
Ask for shortcuts
Fly at the optimum FL
Use a closer alternate if possible.
Tech stop if destination weather looks bad.

42
Q

When would we use alternative flight planning procedures?

A

The use of Alternative Flight Planning Procedures is normally limited to those flights that are payload or performance restricted, consideration should be given to obtaining a revised OFP in the event that these procedures are necessary for dispatch

43
Q

What are some of the alternative flight planning procedures available to the commander?

A

Taxi or trip fuel reduction (4kg mile)

Contingency fuel reduction
If SCF avail. Can reduce to greater of CONT90 or 5mins at 1500ft.
CONT 90 can be used without a new ofp but min 200kg must be taken.

Only if no SFC avail:
Reduce to greater of 3%of trip or 5mins at 1500ft. Need an en route fuel alternate.

44
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What is an enroute fuel alternate?

A

The fuel ERA aerodrome should be located within a circle having a radius equal to 20% of the total flight plan distance, at 25% of trip distance form the destination.

45
Q

What minimum seperation should you give a CB?

A

5000ft over the top
20nm upwind

46
Q

What rvr is relevant for take off and landing?

A

Take off - Accelerate up to v1 and reject down to 60kts

Landing - down to 60kts

47
Q

What is RNP APCH?

A

An all embracing term which includes RNAV approaches such as RNAV (GNSS) and RNAV (GPS).

48
Q

Can we do RNP AR APCH’s?

A

No, not authorised.

49
Q

What is the difference between RNAV (GNSS) , RNAV(VOR/DME), RNAV(DME/DME).

A

RNAV (GNSS) - GPS must be available, use progress page on MCDU for prediction. (RAIM check)

RNAV(VOR/DME) RNAV(DME/DME)
The underlying navigation source must be available , so the VOR or DME.
So if doing an overlay it should be available.

50
Q

What does RAIM stand for?
When should it be available on an RNAV APPROACH ?

A

Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring.
15 minutes before ETA to 15mins after.

51
Q

Can we apply cold weather corrections to a VNAV approach?

A

No.
Can then only do an LNAV approach with selected descent mode vs/fpa.

52
Q

If no met vis or rvr is reported can you take off?

A

Yes, if the commander can determine that the rvr is equal to or better than the required minimum.
Centreline lights , 15m spacing.
9 and could go.

53
Q

What is needed at a take off alternate?

A

Weather reports or forecasts shall be at or above the applicable minima for the expected approach.
It should be within one hour still air flight at the the one engine inop cruise speed.
Max distance 320nm from the threshold.

54
Q

What is an enroute alternate? in terms of reducing Contingency fuel.

A

A suitable aerodrome within a:
Radius of 20% flight plan distance.
Within 25% distance of destination aerodrome.

55
Q

What is contingency fuel?
When can it be used from?
How much is it?

A

Fuel to cover for possible deviations between planned and actual operating conditions. Such as wind or track deviations.

It can be used from push back.

It is greater of cont95 or 5mins at 1500ft.

If no SCF, 5mins or 5%trip.

56
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What are the regulatory requirements of the commander?
(10)

A

1)To be responsible for all the crew, pax and cargo on board.
2)Responsible for the safety of the aircraft (from moving under own power to shutdown).
3)Has the authority to disembark any pax or cargo that he deems a hazard to safety. (Drunk)
4) Has the authority to refuse travel to inadmissible passengers, deportees or persons in custody if their carriage increases the risk to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants.
5) Ensure emergency briefing is given to pax.
6) Follow procedures in line with company manuals.
7) Flight recorders switched on and not erased.
8) Accept the aircraft in line with the MEL and CDL.
9) Pre flight inspection complete
10) Emergency equipment available for use.

57
Q

Company responsibilities of the commander?(8)

A

1) Flight deck door shut from engine start to shut down.
2) Whenever the aircraft is moving pax and cargo are secure.
3) No loose articles
4) If necessary increase safety margings, inc aerdrome minima.
5) Continous listening watch on radios
6) All relevant info transmitted via ACARS
7) Post flight debrief conducted when necessary
8) Uniform standards upheld

58
Q

What is taxi fuel?

A

Fuel for the APU on the ground, to start the engines and to taxi with.
Max 400kg

59
Q

What fuels do we carry? (7)

A

Taxi
Trip
Alternate
Contingency
Final Reserve
Additional
Extra

60
Q

What is contingency fuel?
When can we use it?

A

The greater of CONT95 or 5mins to fly at 1500ft at dest.
Available for use after push.

61
Q

What are the planning requirements for destination and destination alternate? OM A 8.1.2.2.2.3

A

Destination: Weather reports and forecasts ± 1 hr of ETA at or above applicable minima for the expected
instrument approach.
Destination and en-route Alternates: Weather reports and forecasts ± 1 hr of ETA at or above planning minima.
Departure: actual weather conditions

62
Q

What would you do in flight, if the cabin crew found a note saying there was a bomb on board?

A

1.Confirm that the cabin crew pre-departure search was carried out (where​ applicable).​
2.​ Contact OCC for advice.​
3.​ If unable to contact OCC, continue as​ a Green threat unless further notes​are found.​
4.​ Do not take any action​ until assessed by OCC.​
5.​ Preserve the message and avoid putting unnecessary finger​ prints on it.​
At all times the existence of the bomb threat/warning should be kept on a “need to know basis”.

63
Q

What are the different types of airspace.

A

A C D E - Controlled
F G - Uncontrolled

64
Q

What is significant about class A airspace?

A

No VFR traffic is allowed?

65
Q

What is significant about class C airspace?

A

VFR and SVFR traffic is allowed but is seperated from IFR traffic.

66
Q

How is class D / E airspace different to class A / C?

A

D / E doesnt have separation between IFR and VFR, only traffic information is provided.

67
Q

Does class B airspace exist?

A

Not in the UK but can be present in other parts of Europe. Operationally it is the same as class C, IFR to VFR sepration applied.

68
Q

What do you need in order to be able to operate in any controlled airspace?

A

A VHF radio.

69
Q

What are the 4 types of air traffic service available in uncontrolled airspace?

A

Basic Service - wx and aerdrome info supplied.

• Traffic Service - same as basic plus traffic seperation but not to deconfliction minima.

• Deconfliction Service - controller provides specific surveillance derived traffic information and issues headings and/or levels aimed at achieving planned deconfliction minima against all observed aircraft in Class F/G airspace.
• Procedural Service - seperation from other aircraft participating in the service.

70
Q

When do we ned an alternate?

A

When the destination forecast is above planning minima +- 1 hour then we only need one alternate.

71
Q

What planning minima does our alternate need if our destination is CAT 1?

A

NPA minima

72
Q

What is the difference between a fuel and commercial alternate?

A

A fuel alternate should be used when a diversion is unlikely, this is the alternate requiring the least fuel.
Commercial alternate used when diversion likely. Numbered according to priority.

73
Q

Is de-fuelling permitted?

A

Yes, but not with passengers on board.

74
Q

In terms of planning, do we look at cloud base or cloud ceiling for:
CAT I/II/III
NPA
Circling

A

Base
Ceiling for NPA and circling

75
Q

Define cloud base and cloud ceiling?

A

Cloud base includes SCT and FEW

Cloud ceiling is only BKN and OVC

76
Q

What is a red flag event?

A

A significant safety concern that would continue to pose a threat to easyJet if not rectified.
Triggered by speaking to the duty pilot who has to confirm it is a red flag event.
Enables immediate action to be take by management.

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