OPS Flashcards
For turbo-propeller aircraft, in the flight preparation stage, the landing distance at an alternate aerodrome shall be less than the available landing distance multiplied by a factor of:
Select one:
a. 0.8
b. 0.5
c. 0.6
d. 0.7
d. 0.7
Which of the following criteria must the landing mass of an aeroplane comply with? Select one:
a. Allow a fast turn off lane to be used at a speed up to 60 knots.
b. Land and stop within the landing distance available (LDA).
c. Clear all approach obstacles and stop within the length of the runway (including the overrun).
d. Allow a continuous descent on a 3° glide path with cruise power set (no drag enhancers used)
b. Land and stop within the landing distance available (LDA). Correct
A windscreen wiper is to be fitted to each pilot station of an aeroplane with a take-off mass: Select one:
a. Greater than 3600 kg.
b. Equal to or greater than 5700 kg.
c. Greater than 5700 kg.
d. Equal to or greater than 15,000 kg
c. Greater than 5700 kg.
According to EU-OPS, which statement is true? Select one:
a. Before take-off, the commander must satisfy himself that the landing forecast is equal to or better than the applicable minimum.
b. Before commencing take-off, the commander must be satisfied that the RVR is equal to or better than the applicable minimum.
c. A commander must satisfy himself, before take-off, that the RVR in the take-off direction is equal to or better than the applicable minimum.
d. Before take-off, the commander must ensure that the weather at the departure aerodrome is above the applicable minima for landing.
A commander must satisfy himself, before take-off, that the RVR in the take-off direction is equal to or better than the applicable minimum.
A VFR flight operated as a controlled flight in class B and C airspace requires: Select one:
a. Navigation equipment in accordance with IFR requirements.
b. More restrictive anti-icing systems.
c. Navigation equipment in accordance with VFR requirements plus attitude indicator and precise barometric indications.
d. Navigation equipment in accordance with VFR requirements.
Navigation equipment in accordance with IFR requirements.
In which manual is the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) included? Select one:
a. The Aeroplane Flight Manual.
b. In the Operations Officer’s documents.
c. The Operations Manual.
d. In the Maintenance Documents.
c. The Operations Manual.
An operator must be approved in accordance with which document to ensure airworthiness of aeroplanes?
EU- 145
If flying an Eastbound NAT track crossing 030°W at 1000UTC, the type of flight would be: Select one:
a. Night time OTS.
b. Daytime OTS.
c. Random track.
d. Disorganised track.
c. Random track.
In MNPS airspace, the speed reference for turbo-jet aircraft is the: Select one:
a. Ground speed.
b. Indicated airspeed.
c. True airspeed.
d. Mach number.
d. Mach number.
In the case of a radio failure within the NAT region, what are the correct actions to be taken? Select one:
a. Maintain last acknowledged oceanic clearance to the last specified oceanic route point, select A/7600 and divert to the nearest suitable airfield after landfall.
b. Maintain flight plan route, climb when planned to the subsequent flight levels, select A/7600 and conform to state procedures when out of the NAT region.
c. Maintain last received oceanic clearance including level and Mach number, squawk A/7600 and land as soon as practicable when out of the NAT region.
d. Maintain last acknowledged oceanic clearance including level and speed, squawk A/7600 and conform to relevant state procedures after last specified oceanic route point.
Maintain last acknowledged oceanic clearance including level and speed, squawk A/7600 and conform to relevant state procedures after last specified oceanic route point.
The organised track system (OTS) is based on timings of aircraft at 030°W. What are the parameters for these timings? Select one:
a. 1130Z until 1900Z for daytime traffic and 0100Z until 0800Z for night time traffic.
b. 1130Z until 1800Z for eastbound traffic and 0100Z until 0800Z for westbound traffic.
c. 1100Z until 1830Z for daytime traffic and 0130Z until 0800Z for night time traffic.
d. 1100Z until 1830Z for eastbound traffic and 0130Z until 0800Z for westbound traffic.
a. 1130Z until 1900Z for daytime traffic and 0100Z until 0800Z for night time traffic.
An aeroplane within MNPSA can no longer maintain its clearance and is unable to obtain a revised clearance from the relevant OCA. Having taken the initial correct procedures, the captain decides to change the aeroplane’s level by +500 ft. Is he: Select one:
a. Above FL 430.
b. Below FL430.
c. At FL430.
d. Below FL410.
d. Below FL410.
When a pilot incorrectly reads back a NAT clearance and it is not picked up by ATC, it is called: Select one:
a. An ATC system loop error.
b. A waypoint insertion error.
c. A violation.
d. Just one of those things.
a. An ATC system loop error.
Minimum lateral separation in NAT is: Select one:
a. 60 nm above FL285.
b. 90 nm between all aircraft in NAT.
c. 60 nm between aircraft operating below MNPSA.
d. 90 nm above FL285.
a. 60 nm above FL285.
In MNPSA, when one aircraft is following another at the same Mach number, the minimum longitudinal separation is: Select one:
a. 20 minutes
b. 13 minutes
c. 10 minutes
d. 15 minutes
c. 10 minutes
In the event of an en-route HF communication failure in an MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification) airspace, the appropriate VHF frequency for air-to-air communications is: Select one:
a. 128.8 MHz
b. 118.8 MHz
c. 121.8 MHz
d. 123.45 MHz
d. 123.45 MHz
A check on the operation of the SELCAL during a transatlantic flight using the OTS must be carried out: Select one:
a. When crossing the Oceanic Airspace boundary.
b. At or prior to entering the NAT region.
c. 30 minutes prior to entering the NAT region.
d. As soon as possible after obtaining Oceanic Clearance.
b. At or prior to entering the NAT region.
Where is permanent approval for the carriage of dangerous goods given
a. Certificate of Airworthiness.
b. Insurance certificate.
c. Aircraft registration.
d. Air Operator’s Certificate(AOC).
d. Air Operator’s Certificate(AOC).
One of the conditions for the granting of an AOC is that; Select one:
a. An operator must not sub-contract training of flight crew.
b. An operator must use their own simulators for training flight crew.
c. An operator has to have a base at every aerodrome used.
d. An operator must have a quality system as defined in CS-OPS.
d. An operator must have a quality system as defined in CS-OPS.
In order to satisfy the requirements for the issue of an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC), the operator must appoint certain key personnel within the organisation. Which of the following is one of those key persons? Select one:
a. A flight operations manager.
b. A ramp supervisor.
c. A chief maintenance engineer.
d. A ground training instructor
a. A flight operations manager.
he ILS Cat I system minima is: Select one:
a. 50 feet
b. 200 feet
c. 08 feet
d. 100 feet
b. 200 feet (550 m RVR)
A flight under IFR should not be commenced unless the indicated weather conditions at destination or a nominated alternate are: Select one:
a. At or above the minima between departure and the ETA.
b. At departure equal to or above the operating minima for aerodrome use.
c. At the intended time of arrival equal to or better than the aerodrome operating minima.
d. At the intended time of arrival and within a reasonable period of time before and after the nominated time, the operating minima for aerodrome use.
At the intended time of arrival equal to or better than the aerodrome operating minima.
Aerodrome Operating Minima (AOM) is based on several factors. Which combination of the following are factors assessed in defining AOM?
- Runway length.
- Crew composition.
- Means used to report meteorological conditions.
- Obstacles in the go around area.
1, 2, 3 & 4
It is normal practice to couple the autopilot (flight control system) to the ILS for an ILS approach and landing, and the systems are categorised as fail passive or fail operational. To what does this refer? Select one:
a. It determines whether the landing can be made automatically after a failure.
b. A fail passive system becomes a fail operational system when there is an equipment failure in the aeroplane.
c. It indicates the response if the localiser or glide path information becomes unreliable.
d. In a fail passive situation, the pilot will have to consult the MEL before continuing the approach.
a. It determines whether the landing can be made automatically after a failure.
fail passive:
A flight control system is fail passive if in the event of a failure there is no significant out of trim condition or deviation of flight path or attitude but the landing is not completed automatically. For a fail-passive flight control system, the pilot ASSUMES CONTROL after failure.
fail operational:
A flight control system is fail-opretaional if, in the event of a failure below alert height the approach flare and landing can be complete automatically in the even of a failure. Page 56 OPS
A category C aircraft can carry out an indirect (circling) approach followed by a visual manoeuvre only if the horizontal visibility is higher than or equal to: Select one:
a. 3600 m
b. 2400 m
c. 1600 m
d. 1500 m
b. 2400 m
Aerodrome operating minima are required to be specified for: Select one:
a. Aerodromes where no convenient alternate exists.
b. Aerodromes to be used in IMC.
c. Each of the aerodromes to be used in operations.
d. Only departure and destination aerodromes.
c. Each of the aerodromes to be used in operations.
What is the definition of a low visibility take-off? Select one:
a. A take-off where the RVR is less than 400 m.
b. A take-off where the aeroplane maintains the runway centre-line automatically.
c. A take-off when Cat II and III operations are available.
d. A take-off where the cloud base is below 200 ft.
a. A take-off where the RVR is less than 400 m.
According to EU Ops, when can special VFR be commenced? Select one:
a. Greater than 5 km vis.
b. Visibility no more than 3000 m.
c. Visibility greater than 1500 m.
d. Visibility 3 km or more.
d. Visibility 3 km or more.
On an IFR flight flying towards a destination when the forecast is such that you can fly both the approach and landing visually, according to CS-OPS, you can dispense with the alternate if: Select one:
a. The destination has 2 separate runways and the Met conditions are acceptable 1 hour before to 1 hour after, ETA.
b. The flight time is in excess of 6 hours.
c. The PNR is less than 2 hours flight time from the destination.
d. The Met conditions at ETA are such that an approach and landing can be made visually.
a. The destination has 2 separate runways and the Met conditions are acceptable 1 hour before to 1 hour after, ETA.
For an aerodrome to be selected as a take-off alternate: Select one:
a. An aeroplane having two power units cannot be more than one hour’s flying distance at the single engine cruise speed at 1500 ft ISA.
b. An aeroplane having three or more engines cannot be more than a distance equal to two hour’s flying time at the `one engine-out’ cruise speed.
c. An aeroplane having three or more engines cannot be more than two hours flying time away at the all engine cruise speed in ISA.
d. An aeroplane having two power units can be more than a distance of 1 hour’s flying.
b. An aeroplane having three or more engines cannot be more than a distance equal to two hour’s flying time at the `one engine-out’ cruise speed.
FDRs must keep data and parameters for at least the last: Select one:
a. 30 hours of operation.
b. 48 hours of operation.
c. The whole flight.
d. 25 hours of operation.
d. 25 hours of operation.
Who provides the operations personnel with the operations manual and the amendments to keep it up to date? Select one:
a. Aircraft operator.
b. Aircraft manufacturer.
c. Owner of aircraft.
d. ATS authority of the state of registry.
a. Aircraft operator.
light crew members on the flight deck shall keep their safety belt fastened: Select one:
a. From take-off to landing.
b. Only during take-off and landing.
c. Only during take-off and landing and whenever deemed necessary by the commander in the interest of safety.
d. While at their station.
d. While at their station.
EU-OPS Part 1 applies to: Select one:
a. Any civil aeroplane for the purpose of air transportation by any operator whose principle place of business was in a JAA member State prior to 1st October 1999.
b. Any civil or military aeroplane whose principle place of business is in a JAA member State.
c. Any civil aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transportation by an operator of aeroplanes over 10 tonnes MTOW or with a maximum seating configuration of 19 or more seats.
d. Any civil aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transportation by any operator whose principle place of business is in a JAA member State.
d. Any civil aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transportation by any operator whose principle place of business is in a JAA member State.
The Commander is to be notified when certain categories of passengers are on board. Which of the following are always notified to the Commander? Select one:
a. Persons in custody.
b. Drunks.
c. Persons with a physical disability.
d. Military personnel.
a. Persons in custody.
Before commencing a flight, pilots and crew members are to be familiar with the laws, regulations and procedures applicable to the airspace in which they are flying. Who is responsible for ensuring compliance? Select one:
a. Individual crew members.
b. The Operator.
c. The Operations Officer.
d. The Pilot in Command.
b. The Operator.
Annexes to the Chicago Convention contain: Select one:
a. Recommendations and Means of Compliance.
b. Standards and Regulatory Procedures.
c. Standards and Recommended Practices.
d. Search and Rescue Procedures.
c. Standards and Recommended Practices.
CPL VFR comercial flight demands
50 NM radius
- 500 hours total flight time or an IR
CPL IFR comercial flight requirements
- 700 total flight hours
- 400 pic (2 Co pilot hours = 1 PIC)
- 100 hours IFR & 40 hours ME
Rules of relief pilot
found in the Operationel manual
Captain relief:
above FL200
- Hold an ATPL A
- Typrerated and checked
FO Relief:
above FL200
- Hold a CPL A &IR A
- Typerated and checked excl landing check
Conversion traning requirements are found
…in the operation manual
Training captain supervising requirements
Engine failure after Take Off
Missed approach
One engine INOP landing Either simulator or airplane (simulated eng fail)
Operator proficiency check (Operator proficiency check according to EU-OPS)
Simulator training by qualified Simulator instructors Procedures:
- Normal
- Abnormal
- Emergency (IFR)
Validity: 6 CALENDER months in addition to the month of ISSUE
Line check
flight crew under supervision by check pilot
validity: 12 CALENDER months from the LAST day of the month of ISSUE
Emergency and safety equipment efficiency check
Donnie of life jackets
Donning of protective breathing equipment
Handling of fire extinguishers location and use of Emerg equipment
instructions and use of emergency exits
Secuirity procedures
Validity: 12 CALENDER months from the LAST day of the month of ISSUE
CRM training
Covered over 3 years
Ground refresher training….
IMPORTANT! every 12 months
- AP systems
- Operational procedures
- Ground De/anti icing
- pilot incapacitation
- accident and incident review
Aeroplane/STD (simulator training)
Every 12 months
PF / PNF requirements (T/O and landings)
3 take-offs and 3 landings within 90 days NO
IR: 1 landing at night within 90 days Sim/plane of same type and class
TRI/TRE supervision: extend to maks 120 days
AD category A:
A:
- Approved for VOR/DME, ILS, MLS
- No performance limited RWY
- Circling minima not above 1000’
- Night ops capability
AD category B:
CAT B:
Self brief on:
- non std approach
- unusual WX
- Unsual performance limitation on RWYs
- Other considerations regarding light, layout, obstructions
AD category C:
must be simulated and observed prior to operations
Rules of multiple typeratings for pilots are found in
… OM
Cabin crew member
“assigned duties in the interrest of the safety of passengers” - emergency training every 12 months
- refresher for 6 months absence
- at least 18 years of age
- more than 19 seats - ONE cabin crew
- for every 50 seats - one cabin crew
- EU-OPS CRM course - Operatiors CRM course
Senior Cabin crew….
one years of experience
- EU-OPS CRM course
- Operatiors CRM co
Max type-ratings for Cabin crew
3
Flight crew and cabin crew records
- are stored in acceptable form
- stored for 15 months
What is the oxygen requirement altitude for the crew and 100% of the passengers in an unpressurised aircraft?
13.000’
The recent experience conditions of a captain assigned to a flight on an aircraft by an operator must not be less than:
3 take-offs and 3 landings as pilot in command on this type of aircraft during the last 90 days.
Above what altitude is stored breathing oxygen required for the crew and all passengers in an unpressurised aeroplane?
13,000 ft
What skills constitute pilot proficiency checks?
Flying technique, emergency procedures and IFR
Life jackets are required when overflying water:
50 nm from land.
OAC position report when… (Oceanic Control) (Oceanic Control Area)
10’ longtitude E or W 20’ of lat above 70’
- ATA
- FL
- next waypoint
- ETA - next point
- other inf, climb req, SIGWX (icing TURB)
random routes are (OTS)
most routes out side the Organized Track System
MTT
Minimum Time Track fastest not shortest
Northatlantic airspace
airspace A FL55 to FL660
usable from: FL60 or 2000 agls
OCA’s
Reykjavik
(Bodø)
Santa Maria
Shanwick
Gander
New York
MNPSA
Minimum-Navigation-Performace-Specification-Airspace
MNPSA vertical limits
FL285 - FL420
Usable: FL290 - FL410
MNPSA training requirements
AOC must be MNPSA approved
Crew MNPSA trained
MNPSA nav requirements
2 x LRNS (pos, track, speed)
- GPS
- INS
- IRS Flightplan ITEM 10 (equipment) - letter X
RVSM
Reduced vertical seperation minima
RVSM nav requirements
2 x barometric altimeters (+/-200’)
- AP height lock
- ALT alert system
- SSR mode C
- TCAS-II Flightplan ITEM 10 (equipment)
- letter W
RVSM feet/m climb limit
1500 fpm
1000-500 fpm
OTS
Organized Time Tracks NAT tracks (not mandatory)
West bound track time (OTS)
1130 - 1900 UTC at 030W
Lettered from
A
B
C
D
E
F
North to south
East bound track time (OTS)
0100 - 0800 UTC at 030W
Lettered from
Z
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
South to north
Organized Time Track buffer periods
0810 - 1129 and 1901 - 0059
OCA’s publishes OTS’s at
Wesbound OTS:
0000UTC
Eastbound OTS:
1200 UTC
Track messages: MNPSA consists of…
Date Validity period
Route designator
Co-ordinates
FL avaiable
TMI number is julian date
Blue Spruce Routes
For AC which does not fulfill MNPSA requirements
- VHF possible
- VOR-DME/ADF possible
- Fuel stops available
VHF available in MNPSA region
within 250 NM from land
Max change of reported ETA in Oceanic regions…
+/- 3 min
SELCAL (selective calling)
- check prior to entry to OCA
- First check can be done on VHF
SSR requirements in OCA
- last assigned SSR must be maintained for 30 min
- after 30 min, change to ‘2000’
OCA nat-track seperation
- 10 min Long (min 20 NM)
- 60 NM lat (Off error 20 NM) off track
OCA clearence
40 min prior to entry of the OCA
Clearence limit
Track identification
Letter Entry Point
Initial Flight Level
Mach number Required
Any special instructions
Loss of coms in MNPSA
(Prior to OCA )
- Land
- continue if clearance obstained Within OCA
- Continue as cleared
- entry of domestic airspace, conform to procedures
Unable to conform to MNPSA criteria Track & level
deviate 15 degree of track at 45 degrees
above FL410: climb 1000
Below FL410: climb/descend 500’
LNRS failiure in MNPSA
If 1/2 systems fail: system fail before take off:
Obtain new clearance or consider delay System fail outside MNPSA:
- Land / divert
System fail indside MNPSA:
- continue under previous clearance
- divert / turn back
SLOP (Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure)
Offset due wake turbulence (1-2 NM)
MNPSA Clearance errors
ATC system loop error
- Mishearing Waypoint insertion errors
- failure to crosscheck
ACARS
Aircraft Communication Adressing and Reporting System
If flying an Eastbound NAT track crossing 030°W at 1000UTC, the type of flight would be:
Random track
In MNPS airspace, the speed reference for turbo-jet aircraft is the:
Mach number.
In MNPSA, when one aircraft is following another at the same Mach number, the minimum longitudinal separation is:
10 minutes
How should the aeroplane’s speed be entered in the flight plan?
TAS in domestic airspace and Mach No in Oceanic airspace.
In the NAT region IFR is mandatory:
At and above FL60 or 2000 ft AGL whichever is the higher.
How is VOR information in Northern Canada airspace referenced?
True north.
