Pre-Flight Flashcards
What indications will occur when the ENG 1(2) Fire Test pb sw is pressed and held?
‐ The CRC sounds
‐ The MASTER WARN lights flash
‐ The ECAM displays the ENG 1 FIRE , ENG 2 FIRE alerts
‐ All ENG FIRE pb-sw come on red
‐ All SQUIB lights of the AGENT pb come on
‐ All DISCH lights of the AGENT pb come on
‐ All FIRE lights on the ENG MASTER panel come on.
What indications will occur when the APU Fire Test pb sw is pressed and held?
‐ APU FIRE warning on (if AC power available):
‐ ECAM
‐ CRC
‐ MASTER WARN light
‐ APU FIRE pb-sw lighted red (lighted partially if AC power not available)
‐ SQUIB light and DISCH light on
WARNING - Auto shutdown/discharge of extinguishing bottle may occur if test pb sw held for more than 3 sec.
What is the order of the major items up to the walk around check?
- Entering the Airplane
- Entering the Flight Compartment
- ECAM Logbook Check
- ADIRS
- Preliminary Flight Compartment
- Before Exterior Walkaround
What are the items in the Preliminary Flight Compartment Check, and when do they need to be completed?
- Onboard Library
- Elementary Work Pouch
- Document Pouch
- Gear Pins/Collars (3x)
- Fan Cowl Door Keys (2x)
- AGRIS Mic
- Emergency Equipment
- CB’s
- Cockpit Door Check
All Items - FFOD.
Emergency Equip/CB’s - FFOD or if left unattended.
What is the order of major items after the walkaround?
- ADIRS
- Stowage & Seat Adjustment
- FMGS Init
- ACARS Init
- ATIS/WAT
- FMGS Route Uplink
- 02 Mask Test
- Overhead/Scan
- FMGS Prep
- ATC Clearance
- Fuel/Prelims
- Briefings
- Finals
What should be accomplished before the walk around?
Nav/Logo Lts…………………1
Wing Lts……………….If req’d
Brakes………………Check on
ECAM DOOR……….O2 Check
ECAM HYD……..Normal Range/No ECAMS
ECAM ENG ……….Oil 9.5 +.5/h
ECAM WHEEL…… Brake Temps (500c)
When is a complete IRS alignment required?
- Before FFOD
- Crew change
- Departure airport is located between 2º N/S
- When GPS is not available and NAVAID coverage is poor along expected route
- When GPS is not available and the expected flight time is more than 3 hours
When can a fast alignment be performed?
When a complete IRS alignment is not required and the difference between IRS and FMGC position is greater than 5NM.
What is completed in FMGS Initialization?
DATA Page
FM Database - Cycle
FM Database - check validity
INIT A Page
Flt Number - Insert
From/To - Insert
If IRS Alignment
Lat/long - Confirm
Align IRS - Perform
What is completed in ACARS Initializtion?
MCDU Menu
Flt Profile - Check data cleared
Auto Init
Check Manual Init
How do you perform the FMGC Route Uplink?
SEC F-PLN > INIT Page:
INIT REQ
Route Uplink - Check
SEC F-PLN - ACTIVATE
How do you perform the flight recorder test?
RCDR GND CTL pb-sw - ON
Loudspeaker - OFF
INT/RAD - INT
INT VOL KNOB - RELEASE/MIN
CVR Test pb - PRESS
Reset ACP/Loudspeakers
What are the passenger zone tolerances?
Total tolerance?
+/- 3
+/- 6
What are the weight tolerances for WAT data takeoff weight?
+0/-2000 KG
What must be verified on the NOTOC?
- Flight #
- Date
- FIN
- Dept Station
- Edition #
- Lead Station Attendant Signature
Pen and Ink Corrections allowed.
FOM 8.2.21
What needs to be verified on the Load Finals?
- Flight #, date, FIN
- Orgin/Dest
- OFP Revision, Load Sheet Revision, NOTOC
- Pax zone tolerance.
- TOW weight.
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When should you request the LDP if it hasn’t been recieved by?
8 minutes.
FOM 8.2.25
Down to what visibilty can the FO takeoff?
RVR 1200 (1/4).
Anything lower has to be flown by Captain.
FOM 5.3.13
How many hours PIC do I need prior to doing below standard takeoffs?
100 PIC
Hours counted towards IOC may be counted, due to previous experience at Jazz.
FOM 5.3.13
How many hours do I need to fly CAT II/III approaches?
- 300 PIC on turbojet.
- 100 PIC at AC
- 100 PIC on type after LOE.
May be reduced, see FOM. Seems like the restriction will be 100 PIC on type after LOE
FOM 5.3.14.2
What are the altimeter tolerances in the preflight check?
+/- 20’ between PFD’s.
+/- 100’ ISIS
+/- 300’ Mechanical Standby
+/- 75’ with Field Elevation (RVSM)
FCOM
What are the tolerances for track and distances for user defined waypoints?
+/- 3º and +/- 2nm.
FCOM
What are the requirements for single engine taxi?
- APU must be servicable.
- Should not be conducted when temp <= 0ºC and the A/C has sat for more than 3 hours.
- Slow or tight turns in direction of operating engine.
(Also probably contaminated taxiways, low vis, increased workloads…)
