Operational / Misc Flashcards
Turbulence PA Commands
Unexpected Moderate + Turbulence
Impending Moderate + Turbulence
When Turbulence Threat Has Passed
Unexpected Moderate + Turbulence:
“Flight attendants, be seated immediately, be seated immediately”
Impending Moderate + Turbulence:
“Flight attendants, take your jumpseats”
When Turbulence Threat Has Passed:
“Flight attendents, check in”
When a Microburst Alert is issued or “shears of 30 knots” or greater reported for landing runway, what must crew do?
- Flights must not takeoff or continue below 1000 feet AGL to a runway where ATC has reported a Microburst Alert
- If below 1000 feet AGL on the approach, when ATC issues a Microburst Alert for the landing runway, a go around must be executed
Both Microburst and Windshear Alerts are runway specific
When should a Field Condition (FICON) Report be obtained?
How do you obtain one?
When braking action is < GOOD
ACARS > WEATHER REQUESTS > AIRPORT CONDITIONS
When may you accept LAHSO clearance?
- LAHSO procedure provided in 10-7 page
- LAHSO clearance given > 1000 AGL on final approach
- No MEL items exist that affect stoppin capability
What to report when entering hold
Waypoint
Altitude
Time
The Before Push Checklist must be accomplished before ______
releasing the parking brake
Approximate thrust setting on approach fully configured
80% N2
Terrain Escape Maneuver
TAPS
In response to a GPWS Warning at night / IMC
(“TERRAIN TERRAIN, PULL UP”, “OBSTACLE OBSTACLE, PULL UP”, “TOO LOW TERRAIN”)
“TOGA thrust, stow speed brakes”
TOGA thrust
A/P - OFF
Pitch - Full Aft (Alpha Max) & roll wings level
Speed brake - check stowed
Stabilized Approach Criteria
1500’ or FAF (Plan Gate):
* Gear Down
* 180 Max
1000’ (Report Gate):
* Landing Checklist Complete
* On profile
* +15 to -5kts
* Max 1200 fpm
500’ (Reject Gate):
* except for momentary A/S or V/S deviations, requires a Go Around
On an approach, when must you be in SPD mode?
How can you get into SPD mode?
Below 1000’
4 methods:
1. Capture vertical path (G/S or FINAL APP)
2. Spin FCU altitude up thru current altitude
3. Select V/S or FPA
4. Turn off both FDs
Touchdown zone
First third of runway, not to exceed 3000 feet
By how much can you increase VAPP?
Up to VLS+15
AOA Technique for autoflight engagement
A/P - ON
Open Climb/Descent (pull the Alt knob)
A/THR - On, CL detent & check speed
- check FDs on and FMAs
What should PM be looking at on takeoff with “Check thrust” callout?
- Confirm FLX or TOGA FMA - if blank, callout “Go TOGA”
- Confirm thrust stabilizes at takeoff EPR
RTO Briefing
Prior to 100 kts, I’ll reject for any ECAM that we cannot resolve*
After 100kts and prior to V1, I’ll reject for:
* Eng failure - recognized by large rudder inputs, confirmed by EPR
* Any Master Caution or Master Warning
* Any Fire indication
* PWS
* Unsafe/unable to fly
If I reject:
* confirm reversers, brakes, spoilers
* call 80 knots
* notify tower
* and make a PA announcement “Remain seated, remain seated”
If not on fire, I’ll call for the QRC RTO checklist
- ECAMS that can be resolved:
ENG THR LEVERS NOT SET
BRAKES HOT
CONFIG PARK BRK ON
V1 Cut Briefing
If we lose an engine after V1:
* I’ll smoothly rotate to about 12°
* positive rate - gear up, center beta target, then AP ON
* At engine out acceleration altitude, I’ll pull for open climb, clean up on schedule and select MCT at green dot
* No turns below 1500’ AGL
* We will run the ECAM, reference the FM and plan to land back here
Brief 10-7 pages, if applicable
What are considered Critical System Controls that require concurrence of both pilots before being moved during a non-normal procedure?
- All red (or red-guarded) controls and switched
- IR selectors
- ADR pushbuttons
- Thrust lever
- ENG MASTERs
- IDG buttons
- Fuel pumps
FM 0.30.2
ALPHA FLOOR recovery
- Match TL position -> TOGA
- Reduce AOA/bank angle
- At TOGA LK, disconnect A/THR using Instinctive Disconnect pb
- Re-automate as necessary (AOA)
First Officer Duties during Evacuation
- Proceed to cabin
- Ensure all usable forward and overwing exits are open and escape slides activated
- When all possible assistance has been given, leave the aircraft and assist in assembling passengers outside
- Assemble passengers a safe distance upwind, keeping in mind fire threat and approaching rescue vehicles. Provide first aid and comfort as necessary
FM 2.05.19
ISA Correction
2 degrees per 1000 ft
What is the OPT FL?
Displayed on the MCDU, it is the cruise altitude for minimum cost when ECON MACH is flown and should be followed whenever possible.
What is REC MAX FL?
What is it based upon?
It reflects the present engine and wing performance and does not take into account the cost aspect. It provides 0.3g buffet margin
Engine Warm Up Before Takeoff
Engine Cool Down After Landing
Shut down > 2 hours:
5 minutes
< 2 hours:
2 minutes (to ensure center tank pump complete)
After Landing:
3 minutes
(2 min after exiting rwy if only used rev idle)
- When should you begin deceleration from 250kts to 180?
- What is deceleration from 210 kts?
- What is already on GS?
- 4nm from GS* or CDP
- 2nm from GS* or CDP
- 20nm from rwy
Normal Flare Height on Landing
What are some situations where an earlier flare may be required?
30 feet
(AOM p.570)
May require earlier flare:
1. Steeper than 3 degree approach slope
2. Increasing runway slope (visual perception of being high and late radio altitude callout)
Higher groundspeed and therefore descent rate due tp:
3. High airport elevation (b/c higher ground speed during approach)
4. Tailwind
319 Seating Config
320 Seating Config
Required number of Flight Attendants
319 Seating Config:
12/114
320 Seating Config:
12/138
Required number of Flight Attendants:
3
3-1 Rule
Speed reduction Rule
3 NM to descend 1,000 feet
~1nm for each 10kt speed reduction
What are the critical first steps in any non-normal procedure?
Fly the Aircraft
Silence the Warning
Confirm the Emergency
No critical system control will be moved during non-normal procedures with the concurrence of both pilots. The following items are considered flight critical:
- All red (or red-guarded) controls and switches
- IR selectors
- ADR pushbuttons
- Thrust lever
- ENG MASTERs
- IDG buttons
- FUEL pumps
Potential situations where pilot plan to land at nearest suitable airport
- LAND ASAP in non-normal procedure
- Fire - fire or smoke continues
- Electrical - only one generator remains operative
- Engine - an engine fails or is shut down to prevent possible damage
- Hydraulic - only one system remains operative
If there are any conflicts between the QRC and the Flight Manual, which takes priority?
Flight Manual
FM 0.30.4
Procedure Priority - Non-normal Situations
- Immediate Actions Items
- QRC
- ECAM
- FM/QRH
FM 0.30.6
After receiving Final Weight Manifest, in what cases must you contact Dispatch?
- Actual Takeoff Gross Weight > Flight Plan TOW +2000 lbs
- Actual Takeoff Gross Weight > M1 Enroute ATOG (if planned Method 1)
- CALL DD displayed on Final Weight Manifest
FM 3.80.3
What should you do if the aircraft starts to move with the PARK BRK handle ON (due to parking brake failure)?
Press brake pedals to immediately restore braking
If the aircraft is unresponsive to brake pedal application:
1. Release the pedals
2. Select YELLOW ELEC PUMP ON
3. Reapply brake pedal pressure
FM 3.220.3
When shouldn’t you turn off all IRUs simultaneously?
What is the procedure to realign IRUs in this case?
When slats/flaps are extended*
- Realign IRUs 1 and 2 first
- When alignment is complete on 1 and 2, align IRU 3
FM 3.220.5
- The Rudder Travel Limit Unit (RTLU) may be damaged when all IRUs are off simultaneously with slats/flaps extended
Why is the APU BLEED turned off during single engine taxi?
To avoid ingestion of engine exhaust gases
FM 3.50.5
Why do you turn the YELLOW ELEC PUMP off before starting ENG 2 during delayed engine start procedure?
To permit an automatic PTU test during engine 2 start
FM 3.70.5
During initial preflight flow, what should you ensure before moving flaps lever, if it as a position other than 0?
- Ensure that maintenance is not being performed
- Visual inspect that ground personnel and equipment are clear
- REFUELG memo not displayed
When is a reduced thrust takeoff not allowed?
- Probability of windshear exists
- Takeoff runway is contaminated or cluttered
- MEL/CDL prohibits its used
- MRD displays a message stating MAX THRUST TAKEOFF DUE
- When OAT within 5° of FLEX temp, a TOGA takeoff is recommended (PB #23-141)
Takeoff Module “319/320 Sabre Flight Planning System Review”
If Runway Data message shows ANTI-ICE OFF but anti-ice ON is required, what should you do?
Decrease ASSMD TMP by 5 knots and use the V-speeds for ANTI-ICE OFF
Takeoff Module “319/320 Sabre Flight Planning System Review”
Can reduced thrust be used with a wet runway?
Contaminated runway?
Wet runway - YES
Contaminated runway - NO
Takeoff Module “319/320 Sabre Flight Planning System Review”
A wet runway poses a stopping problem, while a cluttered runway poses an acceleration problem. May still be better to use full thrust takeoff on wet runway to utilize lower V1 speed
When requesting runway data and a T/O NOT POSSIBLE message is returned, what should you do?
Manually request a Bleeds OFF takeoff (Sabre will not automatically compute it)
Takeoff Module “319/320 Sabre Flight Planning System Review”