Section 1: Performance and Dispatch Knowledge Learning Objectives Flashcards

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Flight Path Management

Clearance:

Control:

Monitor:

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Flight Path Management

Clearance: Know where to put the aircraft

Control: Put it there

Monitor: Keep it there

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PERF_100 FOM 14.2

Recall what information is listed in the FMS Data Block of the Flight Plan

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Recall what information is listed in the FMS Data Block of the Flight Plan:

The block beginnig with Planned FL and Ending with Cost Index

Planned flight level

Top of climb winds

International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) temperature deviation

Estimated time enroute

Trip distance (nm)

True airspeed

Planned arrival gate

Planned passenger count

Planned cargo weight

Planned zero fuel weight (ZFWT)

Block fuel

Minimum fuel for takeoff

Planned ramp weight

Planned takeoff gross weight

FMS Reserve Fuel - The sum of:

o ALTN FUEL with highest burn, and

o BALLAST/UNUSABLE fuel, and
o RESERVE FUEL

Planned landing weight

Initial Cost Index

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PERF_105 V1 NP.3.4

Recall when the ZFW and ZFWCG must be manually entered on the FUEL PRED page:

If the _____ ____ ____ / ____ is received after engine start.

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PERF_105 V1 NP.3.4

Recall when the ZFW and ZFWCG must be manually entered on the FUEL PRED page:

If the Takeoff Data Uplink / WDR is received after engine start.

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PERF_110 FOM 14.2

Recall what information is listed in the Wind Data Block of the Flight Plan.

The Wind Data Block depicts wind and temperature information for all fixes past ____ ___ _____ and prior to ___ ____ ____. The first column always depicts data for the______ _____ ______ at each fix.

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PERF_110 FOM 14.2

Recall what information is listed in the Wind Data Block of the Flight Plan.

The Wind Data Block depicts wind and temperature information for all fixes past top of climb and prior to top of descent. The first column always depicts data for the planned cruise altitude at each fix. Subsequent columns display winds/temperatures aloft forecast data for FL240, FL300, FL340, and FL390

• Enroute Forecast Winds.

Enroute Forecast Winds
▪ The first line of data at each fix depicts:

o The planned flight level at that fix, and
o Wind data at that fix in each altitude column. Winds are read as a two-digit direction (True) and three-digit velocity (Knots).

• The second line of data for each column depicts:

o TROP = forecast top flight level altitude of the troposphere at the fix,

o SAT = forecast static air temperature (C) for each altitude column, and

o TAT = forecast total air temperature (C) for each altitude column.

Descent Forecast Winds
▪ Flight Levels/altitudes across the top line and the corresponding wind values on the second line.

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PERF_115 FOM 14.1

Recall significant changes that require dispatcher notification.

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PERF_115 FOM 14.1

Recall significant changes that require dispatcher notification.

Lateral deviations of more than 100 nm from planned route

Altitude deviations of more than 4,000 feet from the planned cruise altitude for more than 30 minutes

Any condition which will affect ETA by more than 15 minutes

Any change which will cause the flight to arrive at the destination or designated alternate airport with less than minimum FAR fuel reserves

Greater than planned fuel consumption.

Any diversion to an alternate airport, unless previously discussed with the dispatcher.

Any change in the intended destination or designated alternate airport

If ATC issues a supplementary route or CDR

Any pre-dispatch EFB failure resulting in the use of a Go File

In-flight EFB failure resulting in less than two fully operational EFBs.

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PERF_120

Recall where takeoff and landing visibility requirements are located.

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PERF_120

Recall where takeoff and landing visibility requirements are located.

Refer to the ‘Ops Specs Section’ of the Airway Manual.

Select Takeoff Minima or Approach minima as applicable.

Airway Manual OS

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PERF_125 FOM 14.1

Recall when a takeoff alternate is required.

Any time a flight is unable to return to the departure airport with ____ __ _____ minimums or better.

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PERF_125

Recall when a takeoff alternate is required.

Any time a flight is unable to return to the departure airport with CAT 1 approach minimums or better.

FOM 14.1

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PERF_200. FOM 14.7

Recall the information listed in the Header Block of the WDR.

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PERF_200. FOM 14.7

Recall the information listed in the Header Block of the WDR.

Flight, date, ship, city pair, and release number. Data should match FDRA and flight plan.

WDR date/time stamp indicates when the WDR was generated. Do not confuse the WDR time stamp with the print time generated at the bottom of each page by some aircraft printers.

Souls on Board (SOB) number accounts for all working pilots and flight attendants, flight deck and cabin jumpseat occupants, all passengers (adults, children, and infants in arms).

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PERF_205 FOM 14.7

Recall the information listed in the FMS Block of the WDR:

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PERF_205 FOM 14.7

Recall the information listed in the FMS Block of the WDR:

“Everything to do with Fuel, Weight, Flap/Stab settings”:

FUEL - Total fuel load and expected taxi fuel.

TANK - Fuel quantity displayed by individual tank (left-to-right) rounded to the nearest hundred pounds. AWABS calculates performance based upon actual versus rounded fuel values.

RMWT - Planned aircraft weight at the gate. This number should agree with the FMS calculated value prior to pushback.

o ZFWT - Zero Fuel Weight for entry into the FMS.

o ZFWCG - Zero Fuel Weight Center of Gravity.

TOWT - Takeoff weight and TOCG (takeoff CG)

FLAP / STAB - Stabilizer settings for all displayed takeoff flap settings.

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PERF_210 FOM 14.7

Recall the information listed in the Performance Block of the WDR.

*26L* - Takeoff runway/intersection data.

o 26L: ______, _______

o 26L- F1200CB:

o 26L-E13

o 26L-CBL

o 26L-BAR

o 26L-BAK

o 26L-SHP

o 26L-OBS

• Performance data for an intersection is valid for that named position, in addition to any point on the same runway ________________intersection.

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PERF_210 FOM 14.7

Recall the information listed in the Performance Block of the WDR.

*26L* - Takeoff runway/intersection data.

o 26L – Standard, full length.
o 26L- F1200CB – Runway 26L, first 1200 feet have been cutback, (L1200CB indicates a cutback of the last 1200 feet.)
o 26L-E13 Intersection takeoff from taxiway E13.
o 26L-CBL - Arresting cable is raised at the approach end of the runway.

o 26L-BAR - Arresting cable is raised at the departure end of the runway.

o 26L-BAK - Arresting cables are raised at both ends of the runway.
o 26L-SHP - Ships in the harbor.
o 26L-OBS – Temporary obstacles such as cranes.

• Performance data for an intersection is valid for that named position, in addition to any point on the same runway prior to that intersection.

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PERF_215 FOM 14.7 V1 SP.5.16

Recall how to determine the contaminate level of the runway.

•Possible contamination codes:

o D-___
o W-___
o I–___

o Q - ___ ___

o H -___ ___

The WDR will display the ______ _________ level and ____ (_).

If Wet (W) is the primary contaminant, the secondary selection will be ____ (__).

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PERF_215 FOM 14.7 V1 SP.5.16

Recall how to determine the contaminate level of the runway.

•Possible contamination codes:

o D-Dry
o W-Wet
o I–Icy

o Q - Quarter Clutter

o H - Half Clutter

The WDR will display the primary contaminant level and Wet (W).

If Wet (W) is the primary contaminant, the secondary selection will be Dry (D).

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PERF_220 FOM 14.7

Recall if Dry takeoff performance numbers can be used on a Wet grooved runway.

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PERF_220 FOM 14.7

Recall if Dry takeoff performance numbers can be used on a Wet grooved runway.

The 319/320/321 were certificated with Wet takeoff performance numbers. Therefore, this fleet must use wet numbers if the runway surface is not dry, as there is no allowance for using dry numbers with a grooved runway or a porous friction overlay.

FOM 14.7

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PERF_225 FOM 14.7

Recall the meaning of 42 when listed in the performance block.

42 is the _______ _________ (____),

(could be another numerical value).

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PERF_225 FOM 14.7

Recall the meaning of 42 when listed in the performance block.

42 is the assumed temperature (flex),

(could be another numerical value).

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PERF_230 FOM 14.7

Recall the meaning of TO when listed in the performance block.

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PERF_230 FOM 14.7

Recall the meaning of TO when listed in the performance block.

TO - Full rated thrust.

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PERF_235 FOM 14.7

Recall the meaning of /01 when listed in the performance block.

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PERF_235 FOM 14.7

Recall the meaning of /01 when listed in the performance block.

/01 – Flap setting for the given performance set

• There will only be one flap setting per WDR contaminant, though primary and secondary contaminants may use different flap settings. **ATTN MULTI FLAP** will appear if this occurs.

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PERF_240 FOM 14.7

Recall how to identify the maximum wind values and takeoff speeds for the performance set:

“HW” or “TW

HW05

TW05

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PERF_240 FOM 14.7

Recall how to identify the maximum wind values and takeoff speeds for the performance set:

“HW” or “TW” for headwind/tailwind components are followed by two digit winds.

HW05 would indicate that five knots is minimum required headwind to takeoff with that flap/power combination.

TW05 would indicate that five knots is the maximum acceptable tailwind for that flap/power combination.

V-speeds are displayed as two digits: V1 of 22 would actually be 122 knots.

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PERF_245 FOM 14.7 FCTM 10

Recall how to identify performance limiting notes for the performance set.

Performance limiting notes are in the _____ most column:

APU - APU

TRI

2SP

ASP

BKI

ASI

GRD

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PERF_245 FOM 14.7 FCTM 10

Recall how to identify performance limiting notes for the performance set.

Performance limiting notes are in the right most column:

APU - APU provides pack air vs. engines (In the event the APU is inoperative but listed on the WDR, a packs off takeoff is required)

TRI - Thrust reversers inoperative

2SP - Two spoilers inoperative

ASP - All spoilers inoperative

BKI - One wheel brake or antiskid inoperative

ASI – Anti-skid Inop: AWABS has applies corrections to weights and V-speeds.

GRD – Gear down: Used when an MEL requires delayed gear retraction or gear down flight.

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PERF_260 FOM 14.7

Recall what information is listed in the Notes Block of the WDR.

RMKS-NOTES-MEL:

**TAKEOFF ENGINE AI PENALTIES APPLIED** :

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PERF_260 FOM 14.7

Recall what information is listed in the Notes Block of the WDR.

RMKS-NOTES-MEL: will include MEL/CDL items, live animals alerts, and other remarks or messages.

**TAKEOFF ENGINE AI PENALTIES APPLIED** is required when operating with engine anti-ice is on and automatically included in the Notes Block when:

o OAT is 50°F/10°C or below and
o The latest surface observation includes visible moisture in the report.

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PERF_265 FOM 14.7

Recall when an MEL/CDL must be listed on the WDR.

• MELs/CDLs requiring __________ corrections must be ________ on the WDR.

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PERF_265 FOM 14.7

Recall when an MEL/CDL must be listed on the WDR.

• MELs/CDLs requiring performance corrections must be listed on the WDR.

FOM 14.7

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PERF_275 FOM 14.7

Recall when a new WDR is required.

A new WDR will be generated and uplinked only if the changes exceed the AWABS tolerance of:

A total increase or decrease of ______ lbs (passengers or cargo) or

A change of _.__% MAC

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PERF_275 FOM 14.7

Recall when a new WDR is required.

A new WDR will be generated and uplinked only if the changes exceed the AWABS tolerance of:

A total increase or decrease of 1,000 lbs (passengers or cargo) or

A change of 0.5% MAC

FOM 14.7

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PERF_280 FOM 14.7 VOL 1 5.5

Recall how to request new takeoff performance data.

  • Request a WDR update via the ______ _______ function.
  • Contact ________.
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PERF_280 FOM 14.7 VOL 1 5.5

Recall how to request new takeoff performance data.

• Request a WDR update via the ACARS TOPR function.
oACARS→DAL REQUESTS (2R)→PERF TAKEOFF (3R)

Contact Dispatch.

FOM 14.7 VOL 1 5.5

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PERF_285 V1 SP.5.11

Recall the reasons a Takeoff Data Uplink would be intentionally Inhibited.

Runways with _________ corrections

_____ listed as a runway contaminant

Any intersection name greater than ___ characters (e.g., SHIPS)

Takeoff runway/position _________

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PERF_285 V1 SP.5.11

Recall the reasons a Takeoff Data Uplink would be intentionally Inhibited.

Runways with cutback corrections

ICY listed as a runway contaminant

Any intersection name greater than 3 characters (e.g., SHIPS)

Takeoff runway/position overweight

V1 SP.5.11

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PERF_300 V1 NP.5.5

Recall the meaning of LTP from the LPR.

LTP – ______ ______ ______ to protect the LDIST on the available runway.

LTP is based on a __ second air run distance (approximately ______’), but will never be shorter than 1000’ or greater than 3000’.

Landing beyond the LTP reduces the ____% safety margin included in the LDIST.

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PERF_300 V1 NP.5.5

Recall the meaning of LTP from the LPR.

LTP – Latest Touchdown Point to protect the LDIST on the available runway.

LTP is based on a 7 second air run distance (approximately 1600’), but will never be shorter than 1000’ or greater than 3000’.

Landing beyond the LTP reduces the 15% safety margin included in the LDIST.

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PERF_305 V1 NP.5.5

Recall the meaning of parentheses “()” when used in the LPR.

“()” – The LDIST and LTP are in parentheses when LTP is _____ than the calculated ____ second distance.

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PERF_305 V1 NP.5.5

Recall the meaning of parentheses “()” when used in the LPR.

“()” – The LDIST and LTP are in parentheses when LTP is less than the calculated 7 second distance.

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PERF_310 V1 NP.5.5

Recall the meaning of Dashes “—-“when used in the LPR.

“—-“ – Dashes appear when the ___% safety margin _______ be met or data is ___ ______ for requested conditions.

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PERF_310 V1 NP.5.5

Recall the meaning of Dashes “—-“when used in the LPR.

“—-“ – Dashes appear when the 15% safety margin cannot be met or data is not available for requested conditions.

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PERF_315 V1 NP.5.5

Recall how to determine landing distance performance from an LPR:

The top of the LPR provides station, runway and available runway landing distance.

The first asterisk indicates the data is based on _______ braking action, the ACARS default setting.

The second asterisk indicated default settings of _____ __ _/_____ ___.

In this example the landing distance is _____ feet with flaps full and autobrakes low.

(The latest touchdown point is ______).

The lower section of the LPR provides for other Runway Condition Codes / Braking

Action Reports, this section defaults to lo autobrakes as brake selection is not ______ selectable.

If the tower reported a PIREP of braking action medium, in this example the landing distance would be 8,100 and the latest touchdown point would be 3,000.

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PERF_315 V1 NP.5.5

Recall how to determine landing distance performance from an LPR:

The top of the LPR provides station, runway and available runway landing distance.

The first asterisk indicates the data is based on GOOD braking action, the ACARS default setting.

The second asterisk indicated default settings of Flaps 4 A/BRKS LO.

In this example the landing distance is 7900 feet with flaps full and autobrakes low.

(The latest touchdown point is 3000).

The lower section of the LPR provides for other Runway Condition Codes / Braking

Action Reports, this section defaults to lo autobrakes as brake selection is not ACARS selectable.

If the tower reported a PIREP of braking action medium, in this example the landing distance would be 8,100 and the latest touchdown point would be 3,000.

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PERF_320 ODM 3-9

Recall in which manual Approach and Landing Speeds are located.

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PERF_320 ODM 3-9

Recall in which manual Approach and Landing Speeds are located.

The ODM Approach / Landing section

ODM 3-9

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PERF_330 ODM 4-1

Recall where to find abnormal landing distances.

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PERF_330 ODM 4-1

Recall where to find abnormal landing distances.

The ODM Abnormal section.

ODM 4-1

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PERF_335 ODM 4-18

Recall the assumptions used in the calculations of the landing distance found in the Abnormal section of the ODM.

Landing distance assumes ___ _____ Braking and does not include ___% safety margin

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PERF_335 ODM 4-18

Recall the assumptions used in the calculations of the landing distance found in the Abnormal section of the ODM.

Landing distance assumes MAX PEDAL Braking and does not include 15% safety margin

ODM 4-18