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OMA Section 8 Flashcards

1
Q

When do you need a take-off alterneate?

A

Cannot Land back for Wx or Perf reasons.
60min OEI flight time, 300nm
Normal minima applies

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2
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What is the definition of Emergency Alternate (E)?

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One suitable runway and basic RFF, only in an emergency.

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3
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What is the definition of Secondary Alternate (S)?

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Colour coded Yellow
Suitable runways, taxiways and aprons
Basic RFF
Basic Handling
No guaranteed Pax services
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4
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What is the definition of a Primary Alternate (P)?

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Suitable runways
Full RFF
Full Pax and Ground services
Some Engineering cover

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5
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When do you not need a destination alternate?

A 
Isolated
Flying time of less than 6hrs AND
2 useable runways open
5km vis
ceiling 2000ft or Circling+500ft
For +/- 1hr
Generally BA will plan for one Destination Alternate
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6
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What extra fuel do you need if you plan without a destination alternate?

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15mins at 1500ft above destination.

1/2 of Final reserve fuel

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7
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When do you need 2 Destination Alternates?

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When Wx indicates below minima at destination or no weather available.

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8
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When will a Fuel Alternate be planned?

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When a diversion is considered unlikely.

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9
Q

What is the baseline and max CI for the A320? When might it change?

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20 and Max 40. Will reduce if 10-15min early and may increase under VSOPS. Flights 20-30mins beyond STA will not be changed as you wont make it up.

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10
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What is the A320 Speed Catagory?

A

Cat C

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11
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What is the A320 Aerodrome reference code?

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C

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12
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What is the APU policy?

A

Start as close to departure as possible, consider shutting down unless cabin environment requires it. Check airport regulations.

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13
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What is the General BA fuel planning philosophy?

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Minimum Cost if payload is not an issue. If payload is tight or if fuel is expensive, minimum fuel.

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14
Q

When should you request another CIRRUS? Weight?

A

> 5T increase in ZFW

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15
Q

What runways does the TRIP fuel take into account?

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Expected runways SID/STAR as per the forecast

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16
Q

What CI is diversion planned at?

A

0

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17
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If you have 2x Alternates what will you use for fuel planning?

A

The furthest one.

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18
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What is FRF?

A

30min at 1500ft at planned landing weight.

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19
Q

What is Contingency Fuel?

A 
5%
3% if ERA
20min at cruise consumption
Stat Con
OR
5min at 1500ft 
Whichever is higher
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20
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When might you increase Taxi Fuel?

A

Remote holding or significant taxi delays, perhaps de-icing etc.

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21
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What could you do if you needed to reduce the fuel load prior to departure/dispatch?

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Could reduce to 5min contingency, below SCF
remove the alternate
CI 0
Reduce Taxi Fuel

22
Q

What is the rough penalty for extra fuel in % per hour of flight?

A

3% per hour of flight. so on a 2hr flight with 1T extra you will burn 60kgs

23
Q

What are the winter tankering restrictions?

A

6T in A320
Sector 1:15 hr or greater
-2 to +10 with precipitation or temp/dew point split 2deg

24
Q

If you fly 4000ft below the planned cruise FL what penalty will you incur?

A

Around 5%

10% when 8000ft below

25
Q

If there is a fuel shortfall and no EAT or delay?

A

2 airfields where landing is assured
1 airfield with 2x Rwy if within 2hrs of you
Must land with FRF

26
Q

What does assured mean with regards to the fuel shortfall?

A

possible to land with any anticipated deterioration and plausible single failures of Aircraft or Ground equipment. Use next worst approach

27
Q

If there is a fuel shortfall with EAT or known delay?

A

As long as landing is assured and can be made with FRF. Regardless of number of runways.

28
Q

When would you declare MINIMUM FUEL?

A

After committing, any further delay may result in less the FRF.

29
Q

What is meant by SCF 95%?

A

95% of flights over the period will burn contingency fuel or less than the contingency fuel, 5% will burn more than that.

30
Q

What is the Maximum LMC on A320

A

500kgs

31
Q

What differences will trigger a revisions message on the Final Loadsheet?

A

+1000 -2000kgs 2%MACTOW

32
Q

What must you do if you get a revisions message?

A

Re-do the CDP and performance, reset the STAB

33
Q

When must you update the ZFW in the cruise?

A

Flight over 60min

34
Q

When might you get a NOTOC?

A

Dangerous goods or special load such as animals.

35
Q

What is the CTOT margin?

A

-5min/+10min

36
Q

What would you do if you had a CTOT?

A

Delay with slow taxi if <10min or ask for a remote hold.

37
Q

What letter would you issue for smoking?

A

Smoking Violation Letter, signed by the captain and an ASR.

38
Q

Who can upgrade Pax? and what needs to be checked?

A

Capt or SCCM. Need to ensure trim is ok.

39
Q

When should you aim to be doors closed?

A

STD-5min

40
Q

How early should you depart in normal circumstances?

A

10min

41
Q

What is the arrival punctuality policy?

A

Aim to arrive STA to STA-15min
At LHR try not to be more than STA-20
Can burn contingency fuel to meet this.

42
Q

What is the fuel burn on the ground with engines at idle?

A

720kgs/hr

43
Q

What is the APU fuel burn?

A

120kgs/hr

44
Q

When will you adjust MSA for wind? and How?

A

Wind more than 50kts. Add 2000ft.

45
Q

When balancing Fuel, what must you write on Cirrus?

A

Estimated completeion time.

46
Q

What will the PM say if the PF isn’t doing their Altimeter call?

A

Altimeters

47
Q

Can BA do Land and hold short?

A

No, say unable.

48
Q

What is the minimum vis for a visual approach?

A

5km, can be 800m RVR if established on the centreline.

49
Q

What is the risk of sitting on runway centreline lights for too long?

A

Burning the tires.

50
Q

What is the RFF requirements?

A

319/320 need 6
321 7
Can downgrade by one
Or two if less than 72 hrs

British Airways (22 decks)

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