Over Water

Question 0

In Mission Dispatch, what WX is req for EROPS alternates

Answer 0

For one navaid, add 400-1 to mins
For two NAVAIDS, add 200-1/2
Cat II, use 300-3/4
Cat III, use 200-1/2
**need winds in limits

Question 1

What is an EROPS area

Answer 1

You’re more than 60 min from adequate airport at SE driftdown doped and alt in still air

Question 2

Can dispatcher use lower than standard alternate minima

Answer 2

Yes, no lower than mins, or 200-1/2, or RVR 2400

Question 3

Prior to entering EROPS area, WX from earliest landing to latest must be

Answer 3

At or above mins, winds in limits

Question 4

What are the 2 critical scenarios on an EROPS flight plan

Answer 4

Range- 180 min compliant at SE speed and alt in still air

Fuel- both 2 eng and 1 eng at 10000’. Must have fuel from ETP to alternate, hold 15 min, and fly approach.

Question 5

C32 Range calculation is based on

Answer 5

.8/310 speed cruise
230,000 lbs
FL 210
427 kts
**this gives a range of 1282nm

Question 6

What is a NAT TMI number

Answer 6

Julian date

Question 7

When can I SLOP

Answer 7

Only oceanic entry to oceanic exit

Question 8

How far can I SLOP

Answer 8

1 or 2 right

Question 9

What is a NAR

Answer 9

North ATlantic Route. Transitions from oceanic to domestic airspace.

Question 10

What are the 3 elements of an oceanic clearance

Answer 10

Route, speed, level

Question 11

Must hit oceanic entry

Answer 11

+/- 3 min

Question 12

When ATC clears you for a random route, you must

Answer 12

Do a full read back

Question 13

Send a new position report if ETA at next point changes by

Answer 13

3 min or more

Question 14

When do I squawk 2000

Answer 14

30 min after oceanic entry

Question 15

When is a navigation system considered failed

Answer 15

Disparity exceeds 25 NM (20 in pacific), notify ATC

Question 16

Can I cross the NAT with one LRNS

Answer 16

Yes, on blue spruce routes published in NAT operations manual

Question 17

If one LRNS Fails

Answer 17

Continue

Question 18

If two LRNS Fail

Answer 18

Blue Spruce
Get clearance below MNPS
Divert

Question 19

2 LRNS Fail after oceanic entry

Answer 19

Continue with clearance. Talk to ATC

Question 20

What if I lose all navigation systems

Answer 20

Dead Reckon
Talk- HF, 121.5
Lights on, TCAS
Change altitude 500'
Look for other aircraft to follow

Question 21

What is radio term for distress? Urgency?

Answer 21

Mayday

Pan Pan

Question 22

What to do in all emergencies

Answer 22

Communicate-CPDLC, HF, Satcom, 121.5, 123.45. 
Lights
TCAS
Offset 15NM
Change alt 500'

Question 23

How do I turn off course in an emergency

Answer 23

Turn 45 off in safer direction, maintain alt if possible until 10nm offset, then maintain 500’ alt difference and 15nm offset

Question 24

How do I deviate around WX

Answer 24

Get clearance. Up to 10nm, maintain alt. Then Climb 300' south or descend 300' north.

Question 25

How do I avoid wake turb

Answer 25

SLOP

Question 26

How many LRNS for overwater

Answer 26

2

Question 27

When must I do a time check

Answer 27

On the ground

Question 28

For RVSM, altimeters must agree within

Answer 28

200'

Question 29

Crosscheck altimeters every

Answer 29

1 hour

Question 30

If one LRNS fails after oceanic entry

Answer 30

Continue with clearance, notify ATC

Question 31

If all LRNS fail after oceanic entry

Answer 31

``` Climb or descend 500' Tell ATC Call 121.5 Lights TCAS ```

Question 32

Always report

Answer 32

Leaving altitudes, reaching altitudes

Question 33

How do I SLOP

Answer 33

1 or 2 nm right of course, oceanic entry to exit

Question 34

Max climb rate

Answer 34

1000' per min

Question 35

If deviate from route, must regain it within

Answer 35

100 nm

Question 36

Call ATC if estimate is off by

Answer 36

3 min or more

Question 37

Should I hold at oceanic entry point waiting for clearance?

Answer 37

No , press. Except Shanwick.

Question 38

Do I have to do a full clearance read back

Answer 38

Random- yes | OTS- no, but include TMI

Question 39

When can I request oceanic clearance

Answer 39

90 min to 30 min prior coast out

Question 40

If departure is less than 45 min from oceanic entry, get clearance

Answer 40

10 min prior to startup

Question 41

3 parts of oceanic clearance

Answer 41

Route Flight level Mach number

Question 42

Hit oceanic entry point

Answer 42

+\- 3 min

Question 43

How do I deviate around WX if no clearance

Answer 43

10 nm, climb 300' if south Call 121.5, 123.45 Lights TCAS

Question 44

When do I squawk 2000

Answer 44

30 min after oceanic entry

Question 45

Steps in an emergency

Answer 45

"Pan, Mayday", get clearance if able Turn 45 off, offset 15nm, change alt 500' Lights TCAS

Question 46

Where do I fly an emergence descent

Answer 46

Turn 45 off, 15nm offset, then fly midway between the tracks

Question 47

If diverting, descend below

Answer 47

280

Question 48

When do I Logon to CPDLC

Answer 48

45-15 min prior to oceanic entry