OpSpecs Flashcards
When is a takeoff alternate required?
A takeoff alternate is required if you cannot return to the departure airport using CAT I or better approach minimums.
Reference FOM 14.1.4.1.
After takeoff if it becomes necessary to “land as soon as possible” what are weather requirments to return to the departure airport.
If after airborne it becomes necessary to land as soon as possible, the crew may fly any approach the aircraft and crew are capable of.
Reference FOM 14.1.4.1.
Will RVR be reported for a runway without HIRLS?
No, you cannot have RVR reported for a runway without HIRLS
If a FO has 65 hours in type and 65 hours total at Delta can the FO perform the T/O if RVR is 1800?
No. Since the FO has less than 100 hours in type then the Captain must perform take offs with below 4000RVR or 3/4 visibility
Airway Manual 4.8.4
What is lowest takeoff mins for FO
1600 RVR
Convert RVR to SM visibility
RVR 5000
RVR 4000
RVR 2400
RVR 1600
RVR 5000 = 1sm
RVR 4000 = 3/4sm
RVR 2400 = 1/2sm
RVR 1600 = 1/4sm
AM 4.1.2.5
What are the requirements of a takeoff alternate?
Takeoff alternate must be within 1 hour flying time at one engine-out cruise in still air. A350 is 335NM
What is definition of an ETOPS flight?
Any flight where the planned route places the aircraft 60 minutes or more from an adequate airport in still air with one engine out
AM 3.3.1
What are the three ETOPS categories?
120 minute ETOPS (2hrs)
180 minute ETOPS (3hrs)
207 minute ETOPS (3hr+27min)
METAR and TAF for ETOPS alternate airports listed on the flight plan are automatically sent via ACARS …………. prior to the first EEP.
45 minutes
Define adequate airport
Facilities meet FAA requirments for an air carrier to land. For 180 ETOPS, ARFF must meet ICAO Cat 4 req. (can augment with local fire fighting assets)
AM 3.3.7
Define ETOPS alternate airport
It’s an adequate airport listed in the dispatch flight release for use in the event of a diversion. For flight planning purposes only.
AM 3.3.8
Define ETOPS suitable airport
It’s an adequate airport with Wx, NOTAMs and field conditions that will support approach and landing at the likely time of arrival
AM 3.3.9
Is it normal for the ETOPS PDC log book entry to have the next days date?
Yes, the ETOPS PDC date uses Zulu time
3.3.12
When is a destination alternate required?
Domestic
If ceiling and visibility forcasted ETA +/- 1 hour below 2000/3
Domestic
FOM 14.1.5
What is exemption 10332?
Provides conditional relief for no alternate required for dispatch
When is alternate required for international flight greater than 6 hours?
All international flights greater than 6 hours require a destination alternate
FOM 14.1.5.2.3
Below what RVR should SMGCS charts be used
1200RVR and below but not less then 500RVR
AM 4.2.10.1
What are the 5 core CRM skills
Decision making
Planning
Communication
Workload Management
Monitoring
How many RVRs do you need for Cat 3? Does it matter which?
Two. Need two of TDZ, Mid or RO
Capt autoland required, all gnd CAT III system operating
How many RVRs do you need for Cat 2? Does it matter which?
Two. Need TDZ and one other RVR. Mid 600, RO 300. Capt autoland required. Must see something, at DA/RA see ALS, at 100’ above TDZ RNWY threshold environment.
Min RVR for Cat 3? Cat 2?
CAT II: 1000 RVR TDZ, must have one other, MID 600, RO 300
CAT III: 300 RVR or RVR on 10-09. Need two of TDZ, MID or RO
ILS 24R KLAX:
Situation 1. ATIS: Wind 310/10, temp 15, ceiling 300, RVR 2400
What kind of approach would you fly?
Can do CAT I down to 1800 RVR. 24R CAT I mins are 200 and 1/2. Could also do CAT II or CAT III
ILS 24R KLAX:
Situation 2. ATIS:Wind 310/10, temp 15, ceiling 300, RVR 1800—INOP-INOP
What kind of approach would you fly?
CAT I. Can do CAT I down to 1800 RVR and 200 and 1/2. TDZ RVR controls all others advisory only, can use MID if TDZ inop.
ILS 24R KLAX:
Situation 3. ATIS:Wind 310/10, temp 15, ceiling 300, RVR 1200—INOP-INOP
What kind of approach would you fly?
Since RVR < 1800, no CAT I, since < 1400 no CAT II (1400RVR) which only requires TDZ 1400 RVR
Must do CAT II 1000 RVR which requires TDZ and one other RVR but INOP, INOP.
so look at CAT III but CAT III requires any two RVR’s so can’t do any approach.
ILS 24R KLAX:
Situation 4. ATIS:Wind 310/10, temp 15, ceiling 200, RVR 1200
What kind of approach would you fly?
RVR 1200 requires CAT II since below 1800 RVR. Since below 1400 RVR, need TDZ and one other RVR to do a CAT II. Not sure what the general RVR reading means, all RVRs are 1200? If assumption is the whole runway is 1200 RVR then can do CAT II and CAT III.
Ops Specs: Min RVR for TO Capt? FO?
Min RVR for Capt T/O: 500 RVR or back of 10-9, static Capt t/o, HIRL and CL and 2 RVR. 1000 RVR, static Capt, HIRL and CL or HIRL and RCLM, 2 RVR
Min RVR for FO is 1600 RVR (1/4 sm), TDZ RVR or sub MID, CL or RCLM or HIRLS
