Proficiency Items - Updated Monthly 2024

Question 1

Crew Incapacitation

Answer 1

1. F/A ……………….. CONTACT
   - Call F/A via the CALLS PB/PA
2. F/A ……………….. TIGHTEN/LOCK SHOULDER HARNESS
3. F/A ……………….. PUSH SEAT COMPLETELY AFT
4. F/A ……………….. RECLINE THE SEAT BACK
5. PF ……………….. GUARD SWITCHES AND CONTROLS

Question 2

One Engine Inoperative - Obstacle Strategy

Answer 2

1. SET THRUST…………………………………MCT
2. A/THR…………………………………………..OFF
3. ADVISE…………………………………………ATC
4. MAINTAIN……………………………………GREEN DOT
5. DETERMINE………………………………..CRUISE FL
6. PERFORM……………………………………ECAM

NO OBSTACLE………………………………STANDARD STRATEGY

1. SELECT ……………………………………… LR CEILING
2. SPEED………………………………………..INCREASE M.78/300KT

Question 3

Severe Turbulence

Answer 3

1. SIGNS…………………………………………………………..ON
2. AUTO PILOT………………………………………..KEEP ON
3. A/THR (when thrust changes become excessive)………DISCONNECT
4. TURBULENCE SPEED…………………………………SET
   -Reference “Speed and thrust setting for recommended turbulence speed” tables
   NOTE: Only change thrust in case of an extreme variation in airspeed, and do not chase your mach or airspeed.
5. FOR ALTITUDE
   If the flight crew flies the aircraft manually:
   -the flight crew may expect large variations in altitude, but should not chase altitude
   -the flight crew should consider descending to or below OPT FL, in order to increase the margin to buffet
6. DESCENT…………………………………..CONSIDER
   
   • Consider descending to at or below OPT FL, in order to increase buffet margin
7. FOR APPROACH
   A/THR in managed speed…………………….USE
8. FOR LANDING
   
   • Configuration FULL, or 3, can be used
   • CONF FULL provides better handling capability in turbulent conditions, however, CONF 3 provides more energy and less drag

Question 4

Stall Recovery

Answer 4

Note: As soon as any stall indication is recognized, apply the immediate actions:

Announce,

—“STALL, I HAVE CONTROL”—

1. NOSE DOWN PITCH CONTROL………….APPLY
   -This will reduce angle of attack
   Note: In case of lack of pitch down authority, reducing thrust may be necessary.
2. BANK………………………………………..WINGS LEVEL

When out of the stall —>

THRUST…….INCREASE SMOOTHLY AS NEEDED
Note: In case of one engine inoperative, progressively compensate the thrust asymmetry with the rudder

SPEEDBRAKES…………………..CHECK RETRACTED
FLIGHT PATH………………….RECOVER SMOOTHLY
If in clean configuration below 20,000ft
FLAP 1…………………………………………………SELECTED
Note: if a risk of ground contact exists, once clearly out of stall, smoothly establish a positive climb gradient

Question 5

Stall Warning at Lift-Off

Answer 5

Note: spurious stall warning may sound in NORMAL law, if an angle of attack probe is damaged. In this case, immediately and simultaneously, apply the following actions:

Announce

—“STALL, TOGA 15°”—

1. THRUST…………………………………………..TOGA
2. PITCH ATTITUDE………………..15 DEGREES
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 6

Windshear (Reactive)

Answer 6

A red flag “WINDSHEAR” is displayed on each PFD associated with an aural synthetic voice “WINDSHEAR” repeated three times

At takeoff:
-if before v1
The takeoff should be rejected only if significant airspeed variations occur below indicated v1 and the pilot decides that there is sufficient runway remaining to stop the plane.

If after v1:

Announce,

—“WINDSHEAR TOGA”—

• THR LEVERS……….TOGA
• REACHING Vr……………ROTATE
• SRS ORDERS……………FOLLOW

Airborne, initial climb or landing:

• THR LEVERS AT TOGA…………..SET OR CONFIRM
• AP (if engaged)…………………….KEEP ON
• SRS ORDERS………………………FOLLOW

Question 7

Windshear Ahead (Predictive)

Answer 7

The “W/S AHEAD” message is displayed on each PFD. The color of the message depends on the severity and location of the windshear.

W/S AHEAD RED

Takeoff
note: associated with an aural synthetic voice “WINDSHEAR AHEAD, WINDSHEAR AHEAD”

Before takeoff
- Delay takeoff, or select the most favorable runway

During the takeoff run
- reject takeoff

When airborne
THR LEVERS………….TOGA
AP (if engaged)………..KEEP ON
SRS ORDERS……………FOLLOW

Landing

note: associated with an aural synthetic voice “GO AROUND, WINDSHEAR AHEAD”
- GO AROUND ………….PERFORM
- AP (if engaged)………..KEEP ON

W/S AHEAD AMBER
Before takeoff
- Delay takeoff until condition improve
- Evaluate takeoff conditions
- select the most favorable runway
- use the weather radar or the predictive windshear system before commencing takeoff
- Select toga thrust
- Monitor closely airspeed and airspeed trend during the takeoff run for early signs of windshear.

Question 8

One Engine Inoperative - Standard Strategy

Answer 8

1. SET THRUST…………………………………MCT
2. A/THR…………………………………………..OFF
3. HDG Select (Off Airway) as appropriate…………………………………..Pull
4. LR CRUISE (PROG PAGE) ……………………………………SET on FCU
5. Select Speed ……………………………….. .78/300kts
6. ADVISE…………………………………………ATC
7. ECAM ACTIONS……………………………. When Appropriate
8. VS < 500FPM……………………………….. Select VS -500 and A/THR ON