Part 8

Question 1

Tolerance for Loadsheet Changes

Answer 1

A330 300kg ±0.5% MACTOW

Question 2

In the event that ACARS fails whilst taxiing:

- If unable to receive the Final Loadsheet?

Answer 2

• If unable to receive the Final Loadsheet, return to the gate so that a copy of the Final Loadsheet can be obtained. A signed paper copy must then be left with the departure station.

Note: It is not permissible to depart with only the Preliminary Loadsheet, even if it has been confirmed that there are “no changes”. Signed copy in the envelope.

Question 3

In the event that ACARS fails whilst taxiing:

- If unable to acknowledge receipt of the Final Loadsheet via ACARS

Answer 3

• If unable to acknowledge receipt of the Final Loadsheet via ACARS, call IOC and verify receipt of the Final Loadsheet. IOC must acknowledge the flight number, Captain’s Name, ERN and the loadsheet edition number.

Question 4

To calculate TOC the CFP program uses a climb setting equivalent to :

Answer 4

derate 1 thrust (for A330), increasing to climb thrust when predicted rate of climb reuduces to 500 FPM.

Question 5

When should you request a new CFP if trip fuel changes?

Answer 5

When the correction to the TRIP FUEL exceeds 200kg (A320/A321) or 300kg (A330), the Trip Fuel should be amended. (NEW CFP)

Question 6

EFB FlySmart FLEX Margins?

Answer 6

TOW 200kgs Increase
QNH 1hPa decrease
Not applicable to TOGA - Recalculate.

Question 7

If take-off minima are not published on the airport chart, state minima should be obtained from the appropriate authority. If they cannot be obtained, the following minima apply:

Answer 7

a. If High Intensity Runway Edge Lights (HREDL) and Runway Centreline Lights (RCLL) and Runway Centreline Markings (RCL) are available; Zero ceiling, 200 metres RVR.
b. If HREDL or RCLL or RCL are available or where the runway is marked in such a manner that the pilot at all times has visual reference to the line of forward motion during the take-off run; Zero ceiling, 400 metres RVR.
c. When paragraph a or b is not satisfied; Zero ceiling, 800 metres RVR.

Question 8

Weather for the Destination At the planned ETA must be above? Visibility…

Answer 8

At or above Landing Minima
The following forecast visibilities may be ignored:
PROB of any value
TEMPO (changes expected to occur for periods less than 60 minutes)
INTER* (changes expected to occur for periods less than 30 minutes)
Visibility, when converted to an equivalent RVR, is at or above the minima for landing. If visibility is shown only in kilometres (km) on the NavBlue charts, then the factoring of visibility to provide an Equivalent RVR shall not be used.

Question 9

Weather for the Destination At the planned ETA must be above? Cloud Ceiling…

Answer 9

Cloud ceiling shall be evaluated.
It is not a limiting factor when a precision approach is available.
Cloud ceiling is defined as more than half the sky covered by cloud. The meteorological designations, BKN and OVC, both constitute cloud ceiling.

Question 10

Weather for the Destination At the planned ETA must be above? Crosswind….

Answer 10

Crosswind shall be evaluated in relation to aircraft and crew limits.

Question 11

Weather for the Destination At the planned ETA must be above? LVO….

Answer 11

LVO minima may be used to determine landing minima where the aircraft is appropriately equipped, the crew qualified, and a LVO approach is available.
Destination alternate which permits Cat 1 operations should be selected.

Question 12

When actual weather reports or forecast weather for the destination airport indicate the weather at the time of intended landing will be below the published landing minima, or if a valid forecast is not available…

Answer 12

two destination alternate airports shall be selected.

Question 13

If two destination alternate airports required Both destination alternate airports shall have the following requirements:

Answer 13

The weather shall meet the criteria for filing as a destination alternate.
Fuel shall be planned to permit diversion to the most distant of the two selected alternates.
All destination alternates shall be specified on the ATS flight plan, a copy of which is included in the CFP.

Question 14

Can you use LVO as the basis for filing for an alternate?

Answer 14

LVO minima shall not be used as a basis to calculate minima for filing as an alternate.

Question 15

LOC/LLZ approaches may be considered for the purpose of calculating the NPA for Filing as an Alternate provided:

Answer 15

• there are two or more separate, suitable runways; or

- the LOC/LLZ approach is backed up by a further published VOR/NDB/RNAV(GNSS) approach.

Question 16

Weather at the Destination Alternate shall be at or above the Company specified “Minima for Filing as an Alternate” hour before and after the ETA at the alternate aerodrome.

Answer 16

• Forecast visibility
• Cloud ceiling
• Crosswind shall be forecast to be at or below the aircraft or crew operating limit.
• Provided they are at, or above, the applicable landing minima, the following forecast weather conditions may be ignored:
  PROB of any value
  TEMPO (changes expected to occur for periods less than 60 minutes)
  INTER* (changes expected to occur for periods less than 30 minutes)
  This does not apply when flights are planned using Island Reserve.