Operating Procs. / Things to remember for the line (airline specific) Flashcards
Crosswind limit for Second and First Officer on dry runway?
20kts
Crosswind limit for Second and First Officer on wet runway?
15kts
Minimum runway width?
30m
Minimum taxiway width?
15m
What approach category is the B737-800?
C
What aerodrome reference category is the B737-800?
C
Max distance for take-off alternate?
320nm
What level of RFFS is required?
7
Minimum height for autopilot engagement after take-off?
1000’ AGL
Max tailwind component for take-off and landing?
10kts
Minimum use height for single channel autopilot operation?
158’ AGL
Maximum allowable wind speeds when conducting a dual channel AP approach predicated on autoland operations?
Headwind 25kts
Crosswind 20kts
How long should the APU be run before using it as a bleed source?
Two minutes
Minimum oil quantity to start an engine?
60% or 12 US quarts
Which pilot calls out FMAs?
PM
Which FMAs need not be called?
- Any on ground
- ‘LNAV’ capture on T/O if LNAV armed on ground
- ‘Retard’ and ‘Flare’ during autoland
- ‘G/A’ during go around
- Autothrottle ‘ARM’
What is the call the PF makes prior to disconnecting the autopilot?
‘Manual Flight’
What is the call the PF makes prior to disconnecting the autothrottle?
‘Manual Thrust’
When the captain calls for ‘Before start checklist to the line’, what does the FO do before actioning the checklist?
Sets the fuel panel for departure. (Centre fuel pumps on if tanks contain greater than 453kgs).
When does the FO turn all hydraulic pumps on for departure?
When confirmed by ground crew that steering bypass pin installed.
If not being pushed back, ensure that ground crew are clear.
If no bypass pin installed but being pushed back, don’t pressurise system A
On confirmation of steering bypass pin installed, or ground crew checks complete, what are the FO’s actions?
- Hydraulic panel Set
- Start and/or Push Request
- Pack switches Off
- Anti Collision light On
- Transponder On (no TCAS)
What is the correct flow when the captain calls “Before Taxi Procedure”?
- GEN 1 and 2 ON
- PROBE HEAT ON
- PACKS AUTO
- ISOLATION VALVE AUTO
- APU BLEED OFF
- ENGINE START SWITCHES CONT
- WING ANTI-ICE As req.
- ENGINE ANTI-ICE As req.
(Verify ground equipment clear, silently verify flap selection in FMC).
E P P S A
When the captain calls “SET FLAPS”, what does the FO do?
Sets flap lever to T/O setting, calls “FLAPS __ SELECTED”
What happens after the captain checks the flight controls?
FO blanks lower DU
Recall is checked.
What happens after receiving taxi clearance immediately before starting to taxi?
- Both pilots verify area is clear and call “ Clear left/right”
- FO sets APU as needed
- FO turns on Taxi/Turnoff lights
Describe the steps for the Before Take-Off Procedure
PM: Verify that the cabin is secure
Pilot doing take-off updates any changes to take-off brief.
Both pilots:
- select WX or Terrain as needed
- verify runway and entry point correct.
When entering departure runway; PM:
- Check centre tank fuel quantity. If less than 1000kgs, centre pumps OFF (disregard CONFIG).
- Cycle NO SMOKING / CHIME switch to notify CC of imminent T/O
- STROBE lights ON
- External lights as needed
- Transponder to TA/RA
PF: “BEFORE TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST”
C U R R A S S I T
Which lights does the FO turn on when cleared for take-off?
FIXED LANDING / LANDING lights
If the FO is PF, during take-off, when should they remove their hands from the thrust levers?
Immediately after TO/GA switch is pushed.
What is the correct call when PF engages the autopilot?
“COMMAND A/B”
What is the PM’s flow after calling “FLAPS UP, NO LIGHTS”?
- Set or verify engine bleeds and air conditioning packs are operating
- Set the engine start switches as needed
- Set the AUTO BRAKE to OFF
- Set the landing gear lever to OFF after gear retraction complete
When is standard set and what are the correct calls from both pilots?
Set when cleared to FL and no further altitude references required.
PF: “Set Standard”.
PM: “Standard Cross-checked. Passing Flight Level __, Now”
PF: “Checked”.
When does the Climb Procedure normally commence and what does it entail?
Commences following completion of after T/O checklist.
PF: Monitor acceleration.
PM: Monitor RNP
PF: Call “Release cabin crew”
PM: Cycle NO SMOKING or CHIME only
What happens when climbing through FL100?
PM verifies cabin pressurisation and turns off Landing lights, turnoff lights and Logo light.
PF takes consideration of conditions and calls “Fasten Belts Signs Auto”.
PM selects Fasten Belts switch to AUTO
If at any point the PF calls visual, which calls can the PM omit?
- Altitude checks
- “Approaching Minimums”
- “Minimums”
When passing 10,000’ AAL in the descent, which lights does the PM turn on?
RUNWAY TURNOFF and LOGO
With regard to altimeters, what happens when cleared to an altitude in the descent?
Both pilots set QNH and check that the value stated by ATC is within 2mb of the armed setting. If not it needs to be queried.
PF: “Set QNH”
PM: “QNH cross-checked, passing ____ feet, now:
PF: “Checked”
PF: “Approach checklist”
When gear down, flaps 15 configuration is selected, who arms the speedbrake?
PF
At the final fix or OM the crossing altitude is verified, what is the call?
PM: “OUTER MARKER, FIX NAME or DME DISTANCE”
PF: “XXXXX FEET”
PM: “ALTITUDE CHECKED (or difference)”
What is the correct call at 1000’ ARTE on an approach?
PM: “ONE THOUSAND FEET”
PF: “MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE / FL SET”
During a low drag ILS (or using VNAV), when is Gear down, Flap 15 selected?
7nm from touchdown
During a low drag ILS (or using VNAV), when are landing flaps selected?
4nm from touchdown
What is the after landing procedure?
(Chrono started when engines idle after landing)
Captain: Speedbrake lever down
FO:
- start APU as needed
- PROBE HEAT AUTO
- Set exterior lights as needed
- ENGINE START switches OFF
- Deselect WXR on EFIS control panel
- WX radar TEST or OFF
- AUTOBRAKE OFF
- FLAPS UP
- TCAS DESELECT
- STAB TRIM GREEN BAND
W A P L E R A F T S
What are the steps taken to shut down an engine for the single engine taxi procedure?
FO: “3 minutes 30 seconds”
Verify APU started, available and on bus.
Captain: Instruct FO to shutdown engine no.1
FO: “CONFIRM START LEVER NUMBER 1”
Captain: “CONFIRMED”
FO: Shutdown engine no.1, verify spar and engine fuel valves illuminate bright then dim.
What is the FO’s flow during the shutdown procedure?
Electrical power: GPU or APU
FASTEN BELTS OFF
ANTI COLLISION (N1 <10%) OFF
FUEL PUMPS As needed
(can stay on during turnaround)
CAB/UTIL power As needed
IFE/PASS SEAT ON
WING-ANTI ICE OFF
ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF
Hydraulic Panel As needed
(can stay on during turnaround)
RECIRC FANs As needed
PACKS As needed
(if air con needed; AUTO, if not; OFF)
ISOLATION VALVE OPEN
Engine BLEEDS ON
APU BLEED As needed
Exterior lights As needed
FLIGHT DIRECTORS OFF
MCP IAS 100
Transponder 2000, del FLT number
What is the FO’s secure procedure?
IRSs OFF
EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS OFF
WINDOW HEAT OFF
Elec Hyd Pumps OFF
PACKS OFF
Cockpit video OFF
Low altitude Temperature corrections should only be applied when the surface temperature is less than ____ degrees C
- 10 C
Low altitude Temperature corrections should only be applied to?
- DA and MDA
- All acceleration altitudes
- All altitudes relating to engine failure procedures
- All approach step down fixes where obstacle clearance will be compromised
- Any ATC assigned altitude where the crew believe that adequate obstacle clearance will not be maintained
- Any procedure altitude where the crew believe that adequate obstacle clearance will not be maintained
When cleared for take-off, which lights should be turned on?
Fixed landing lights on, taxi light off.
In terms of configuration when must the aircraft be in the final landing configuration for a) straight in approaches and b) for circling and visual approaches?
a) 1000’ ARTE straight in
b) 500’ ARTE circling and visual
For all approaches, when is the latest the aircraft must be speed stable, and what is meant by ‘speed stable’?
500’ ARTE
Vref - 0 to Vref + 10
(Brief exceptions allowed due to atmospheric conditions as long as correcting towards target and not excessive).
For all approaches, appropriate thrust must be set by what height?
500’ ARTE
For an approach to be considered stable, the aircraft must be wings level (less than 15 degrees bank) by what height for a) Visual approach b) circling approach and c) offset instrument approach?
a) 500’ ARTE
b) 300’ ARTE
c) 200’ ARTE
When exiting the runway after landing how are the external lights set?
Strobes OFF
Landing lights OFF
Taxi light ON
Runway turn-off and Logo as needed
(position and anti collision remain ON)
With regard to engine indications, what does TO 1 or TO 2 tell you?
Thrust limit is derated take-off 1 or 2
With regard to engine indications, what does D-TO tell you?
Thrust limit is assumed temperature reduced thrust take-off
With regard to engine indications, what does D-TO 1 or D-TO 2 tell you?
Thrust limit is derated take-off 1 or 2 and assumed temperature take-off
Above 80kts, for what items do we reject the take-off?
- Fire or fire warning
- Engine failure
- Predictive windshear warning
- Airplane unsafe or unable to fly
How are ‘Cold weather operations’ defined?
Operations concerned with low temperatures and with ice, snow, slush and standing water on the airplane, ramps, taxiways and runways.
How are ‘Icing conditions’ defined?
OAT (on ground) or TAT (in flight) below 10C and any of the following:
- Visible moisture; visibility less than 1600m
- Ice, snow, slush or standing water present on the taxiways.
In certain conditions, the Probe Heat switches should be turned on during the preflight procedure. What conditions are these?
Cold weather operations.
During cold weather operations; when would you conduct a flaps check?
- Whenever the aircraft has been exposed to snow, freezing rain or other conditions where any fluid present may freeze
- Whenever the aircraft has been de-iced.
For how long should the APU be run before using it as a bleed source?
2 minutes
After switching off the APU bleed air switch, for how long should you wait before shutting down the APU?
1 minute
After shutting down the APU, how long should you wait before switching off the battery?
2 minutes after APU GEN OFF BUS extinguishes
Maximum Vref additive?
15kts
When flying a non ILS approach using V/S, what is the configuration sequence? (2E)
(Prior to FAF)
3nm: Gear down, flap 15
2nm: “Approaching glidepath” set DA, “V/S Armed”, “Flaps 25”
1nm: “Flaps__” (landing flap), “Landing checklist”
When at least 300’ below platform, set missed approach altitude.
What are the steps to fly a circling approach? (2E)
2nm prior to FAF: “approaching glidepath”, set circling minimum, “V/S armed”.
1nm: “Gear down, flaps 15”, “Landing checklist to flaps”
Fly approach in V/S
At circling minimum, start timer (45s), turn 45 degrees.
Turn downwind.
Abeam landing threshold, start timer, 3 seconds for every 100 feet ARTE.
Set landing flaps.
Turn base, RoD half of height ARTE
Recycle FDs
When flying an instrument approach using VNAV (non low drag), what is the configuration sequence?
(Prior to FAF)
3nm: “Gear down flaps 15”
2nm: “Approaching glidepath”, set MDA, verify VNAV, speed intervene as needed, “flaps 25”
1nm: “Flaps__” (ldg), “Landing checklist”
At FAF, verify altimeters are within 100 feet.
When at least 300’ below platform set missed approach altitude.
