Performance

Question 1

Using the temperature conversion chart in AFM Section 5, 25°C is equal to __ °F.
• 77
• 82
• 73
• 71

Answer 1

• 77

Question 2

The FMC takeoff speeds will protect for minimum control speeds by increasing __ as required.
A. V1
B. Vr
C. V2
D. All the above

Answer 2

D. All the above

Question 3

With the loss of the L1 generator inflight, the APU is being used as an alternate power source. With 2 1/2 hours flight time remaining and at FL 350, what is the additional fuel burn?
• 600 lbs
• 550 lbs
• 650 lbs
• The APU is not available as an alternate power source.

Answer 3

• 650 lbs

Question 4

VNAV and FMC fuel calculations are available for gear down operations and/or diversion information.
A. True
B. False

Answer 4

B. False

Question 5

If the FMC message “V Speeds Unavailable” is displayed, manual entry of V speeds must be made prior to takeoff .
A. True
B. False

Answer 5

B. False

Question 6

Flying above the FMC Maximum cruise altitude with banks in excess of approximately 21° may cause the airplane to lose speed and/or altitude.
A. True
B. False

Answer 6

A. True

Question 7

The Dispatch and Enroute LRC tables are interchangeable.

A. True
B. False

Answer 7

B. False

Question 8

Windshear conditions exist, MGW for the runway is 600,000 lbs. Flap 15 takeoff, sea level, 86°F, GW = 440,000 lbs. Accuload V speeds V1=122, Vr=129, V2=140. What would the actual Vr be?
• 149
• 154
• 140
• 122

Answer 8

• 149

Question 9

Windshear conditions exist. If using an adjusted Vr the CDU entry should be modified.
A. True
B. False

Answer 9

B. False

Question 10

When the gear is down during cruise, the FMC corrects for:
A. Extra fuel burn.
B. ETA and maximum altitude data.
C. Both A and B.
D. None of the above.

Answer 10

D. None of the above.

Question 11

During takeoff with suspected windshear, what is the maximum additive to Vr?
• 10 kts.
• 30 kts.
• 15 kts.
• 20 kts.

Answer 11

• 20 kts.

Question 12

Maximum Continuous Thrust is primarily intended:
A. For normal LRC thrust.
B. To be used for a maximum of 10 minutes if the TAT is 10°C or above.
C. For emergency use.
D. All the above.

Answer 12

C. For emergency use.

Question 13

The Driftdown Chart starts from optimum altitude. If you are below optimum altitude can the chart be used?
A. The Driftdown chart is an approximate calculation and can be used for all altitudes.
B. The chart can only be used within 1000 feet of optimum altitude.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.

Answer 13

A. The Driftdown chart is an approximate calculation and can be used for all altitudes.

Question 14

FMC computed takeoff speeds can be used for contaminated runway situations.
A. True
B. False

Answer 14

B. False

Question 15

United Airlines uses both the engine derate and assumed temperature derate for takeoff computations.
A. True
B. False

Answer 15

B. False

Question 16

If landing weight exceeds the maximum quick turnaround weight, wait the specified time and then check that the wheel thermal plugs have not melted before executing a subsequent takeoff.
A. True
B. False

Answer 16

A. True

Question 17

A braking action reported as GOOD is the same braking action for a dry runway as it is for a contaminated runway.
A. True
B. False

Answer 17

B. False

Question 18

If you encounter flight with unreliable airspeed you should:
• Refer to performance section for flight with unreliable airspeed settings.
• Deploy the RAT for backup power.
• Use the standby instruments.
• Give up, no one has survived.

Answer 18

• Refer to performance section for flight with unreliable airspeed settings.