Proficiency Items 2021

Question 1

Stall Warning at Lift-Off

Answer 1

Callout: “STALL, TOGA 15”

1. THRUST - TOGA
2. PITCH ATTITUDE - 15
3. BANK - WINGS LEVEL

• ​NOTE: When a safe flight path and speed are achieved and maintained, if stall warning continues, consider it as spurious.

Question 2

Windshear

Answer 2

• At Takeoff:
  
  • If before V1: - If there are significant variations in airspeed, and in airspeed trend below the indicated V1, reject the takeoff. - The Flight Crew should ensure that there is sufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft.
  • If after V1: - “WINDSHEAR TOGA”
  1. THR LEVERS - TOGA
  2. REACHING Vr - ROTATE
  3. SRS ORDERS - FOLLOW
  • Airborne, initial climb or landing:
  1. THR LEVERS AT TOGA - SET OR CONFIRM
  2. AP (if engaged) - KEEP ON
  3. SRS ORDERS - FOLLOW
  • DO NOT CHANGE CONFIGURATION (SLATS/FLAPS, GEAR) UNTIL OUT OF WINDSHEAR - CLOSELY MONITOR FLIGHT PATH AND SPEED - RECOVER SMOOTHLY TO NORMAL CLIMB OUT OF WINDSHEAR

Question 3

Windshear Ahead

Answer 3

W/S AHEAD RED Takeoff: + Before takeoff: - Delay takeoff, or select the most favorable runway. + During takeoff run: - Reject takeoff. + When airborne: - THR LEVERS - TOGA - AP (if engaged) - KEEP ON - SRS ORDERS - FOLLOW + Landing: - GO-AROUND - PERFORM - AP (if engaged) - KEEP ON W/S AHEAD AMBER +Before takeoff: - Delay takeoff until conditions improve. - Evaluate takeoff conditions. - Select the most favorable runway. - Use weather radar or the predictive windshear system before commencing takeoff to ensure that the flight path clears any potential problem areas. - Select TOGA thrust. - Monitor closely airspeed and airspeed trend during the takeoff run for early signs of windshear.

Question 4

Crew Incapacitation

Answer 4

FLIGHT ATTENDANT - CONTACT - Call the flight attendants via the CALLS pb or PA. - The lead FA or any other FA must proceed to the cockpit immediately. The flight attendant must then: - Tighten and manually lock the shoulder harness of the incapacitated crew member. - Push the seat completely aft. - Recline the seat back. If it is not possible to remove the body, one flight attendant must remain in the cockpit to take care of and observe the incapacitated crew member. -Request assistance from any medically qualified passenger. - Check if a type qualified company pilot is on board to replace the incapacitated crew member.

Question 5

One Engine Inoperative - Obstacle Strategy

Answer 5

IN CRUISE 1. All thrust levers: Set MCT 2. A/THR: OFF 3. HDG: Set and pull as appropriate 4. Determine Drift Down ceiling altitude (PERF CRZ page) 5. ATC: Notify DESCENT 1. SPD: Set Green Dot Speed and pull 2. ALT on FCU: Set and pull When clear of obstacles, return to standard strategy

Question 6

Severe Turbulence

Answer 6

1. SIGNS - ON 2. AUTO PILOT - KEEP ON 3. A/THR (when thrust changes become excessive) - DISCONNECT 4. TURBULENCE SPEED - SET (~280 / .67) Note: Only change thrust in case of an extreme variation in airspeed 5. FOR ALTITUDE: - Do not chase altitude. - Consider descending to OPT FL to increase buffet margin. 6. DESCENT - CONSIDER - Consider descending to or below OPT FL to increase buffet margin. 7. FOR APPROACH: - A/THR in managed speed - USE 8. FOR LANDING: - CONF FULL or 3 can be used.

Question 7

Stall Recovery

Answer 7

Callout: “STALL, I have control.” 1. NOSE DOWN PITCH CONTROL - APPLY 2. BANK - WINGS LEVEL + When out of stall (no longer stall indication): - THRUST - INCREASE SMOOTHLY AS NEEDED - SPEEDBRAKES - CHECK RETRACTED - FLIGHT PATH - RECOVER SMOOTHLY + If in clean configuration and below 20,000 ft: - FLAP 1 - SELECT NOTE: If a risk of ground contact exists, once clearly out of stall, smoothly establish a positive climb gradient.