RTO

Question 1

When does alert inhibition take place during take-off?

Answer 1

Between 80 kts and 400ft.

Question 2

Who calls out any non-normals during take-off?

Answer 2

The crew member noticing the non-normal.

Question 3

What speed separates the low speed and high speed regimes of the take-off run?

Answer 3

100 kts

Question 4

Below 100 kts, who can call stop for ECAM alerts?

Answer 4

The Captain only.

Question 5

What are the items for which the Captain calls stop above 100 kts?

Answer 5

• A fire alert
• Severe damage
• Sudden loss of engine thrust
• Indications that the aircraft will not fly safely
• Above a hundred knots stop for ECAM but be go minded

Question 6

What are the items for which the First Officer calls stop?

Answer 6

• A fire alert
• Severe damage
• A sudden loss of engine thrust
• An ECAM alert above 100 kts
• A significant handling difficulty
• A blocked runway

Question 7

During an RTO what are the pilot actions with repsect to the wheel braking system?

Answer 7

None, autobrake stops the aircraft.

The pilot only brakes in the case of autobrake failure.

Question 8

What are the PF actions during an RTO?

Answer 8

• Thrust levers - Idle
• Reversers - Max reverse
• At 70 kts - Consider idle reverse if stop assured
• When the aircraft is stopped - Stow reversers and set the park brake

Question 9

What unique actions are carried out by the FO during an RTO?

Answer 9

• Locate the QRH evacuation procedure
• Carry out the ECAM actions

Question 10

What unique actions are carried out by the Captain during the RTO?

Answer 10

• Cabin crew alert call - Make
• ECAM actions - Order
• ATC - Notify
• Aircraft - Maintain stationary

Question 11

After an RTO performed by autobrake, what must be done before taxiing?

Answer 11

The ground spoilers must be disarmed to release the brakes.

Question 12

Why is 72 kts an imporrtant speed during the take-off roll?

Answer 12

Autobrake is armed at 72 kts.

72 kts is a precondition for the deployment of ground spoilers during an RTO.

An RTO before reaching 72 kts requires manual braking and there is no spoiler extension.

Question 13

If a subsequent take-off attempt is deemed appropriate after an RTO, what are the flight crew actions?

Answer 13

• Reset both flight directors and reset the FCU
• Restart the SOPs from the After Start Checklist