Section 8 Flashcards
Modified Flight Watch
Departure not Authorized if:
8.1.3.2
Dept not authorized is FLT CRW identify change required to:
FIN
Route
Fuel Req’s
ALTN
MEL status
No Load Final Info
Modified Flight Watch
Flight times
OPF validation
8.1.3.2
Flt Crw to advise/confirm with DEPT and ARR stations:
Out, Off, On and In times
Crew to confirm Weather and NOTAMS are still valid if more than 2 hours passed since OFP was retrieved.
Operational Control
Who and What?
8.1.3.3
- CAPT and DX, co-authority
- Once T/O thrust PIC has final decision to any change of OFP based on safety
- PIC to inform DX of any change in OFP or Flight Conditions that significantly vary from what was mutually agreed
Disagreement Resolution Policy
8.1.3.4
- Attempt to resolve
- if irreconcilable difference concerning delay of Flt = most conservative course of action
- only SOC can cancel a fligjt
- any disagree over parameters of OFP (inc. fuel) PIC will take conservative course and their decision is final
Authorized Airports
Where to find and classification
8.1.3.5
- Listed in Jepp ACL (airport classification list)
- Classified as:
D = Destination
A = Alternate
EC = Escape Chart
OFP Check for Accuracy and Validity
8.1.5.1
- Flt number and Date
- A/C Type and FIN
- Compare DIST with G/C dist for gross error
- Verify ICAO and Flt Plan route match
- Temp, WX, Turb, and other charts (ie volcanic ash)
- Wind Comp approximates charted winds
- Validity of DEST and ALTN
- Resonability of REQ’D fuel categories listed in BLOCK fuel
- Terrain Clearance Check
- Planned Weights are W/in limits
- Crew Alerts
- NOTAMS
Terrain Clearance Check
What does it check?
3 Solutions?
8.1.5.2
Checks “factored engine-out” level off altitude. For 1000’ terrain clearance 5NM either side of planned track.
- in all cases does NOT factor a decompression event. ONLY eng-out drift down
- Complete With No Restrictions: A/C can maintain 1000’ clearance with factored engine out.
- Terrain Clearance Requires Enroute Escape Charts: A/C can NOT maintain 1000’ clearance but Charts/Procedures exist.
* Flight crew to confirm applicable chart available for use. - EnRoute ALT 16,400 ISA Temp P14 MTOW Limited 070.7. Contact DX For MTOW Increase:
MTOW is limited to ensure 1000’ terrain Clearance (at ISA temp dev)
Contact DX if actual TOW is more than MTOW stated!!
Dispatch Without valid TAF
8.1.5.5
Can dispatch flight without valid TAF at destination provided:
•OFP shows valid TAF for ALTNs
•No known factors to preclude landing at DEST.
OFP revision
When is it REQ’D ?
What do crews need to do?
8.1.5.6
•If more than 2 HRs delay, DX review and refill if REQ’D.
• if ATC route changed, crews to request full readout of route from ATC
In-Flight OFP reroute
What is specific about fuel figures?
8.1.5.7
Fuel info only reflects fuel to DEST plus Reserves and Alternate fuel.
• Does NOT include any additional fuels that were originally boarded.
Protected Fuel
Def’n ?
What fuels are protected?
8.1.6.2
Fuel amount to be available over specific point (amount of fuel required to carry protected fuel is included in BURN).
ALTN
CONT 5 MIN
ETOPS
SDTO
SUPP
RESERVE
NAIFR SAP
ALTN FUEL
Description?
Considerations?
8.1.6.3
•Based on Cost Index of 0
• distance from DEST threshold, to ALTN via SID, Enroute and STAR.
• Can consume without going to ALTN (but must advise DX and file ASR) if PIC can be safely landed at DEST, consider:
- more than 1 runway
- forecast and actual WX
- traffic congestion
- any other factors that may delay landing.
CONT Fuel
Description?
8.1.6.3
To mitigate operational factors/hazards that cannot be planned, anticipated or controlled.
Can use some CONT anytime after pushback, but do NOT T/O with less than CONT 5 MIN
Only REQ’D on INT’L flights but AC does for all
Based of size of BURN deviation, but minimum of CONT 5 MIN = 5 mins holding at ear landing weight at 1500’ ASL in ISA
SDTO Fuel
Def’n ?
8.1.6.3
Standard Diversion Time Operations
• Route segment will remain w/in 60 mins One-Eng INOP cruise speed.
• Fuel suffice to:
- Descent at any point to lower of One-Eng INOP service ceiling or 10,000’
- Cuise at Lower ALT to adequate airport and,
- conduct approach, missed approach and HOLD 30 mins at 1500’
NAIFR SAP Fuel
8.1.6.3
• Fuel boarded for missed and second approach at DEST.
• 12 MINS of fuel using est Landing weight at 1500’ ASL in ISA
(Can use for other purposes after T/O, but don’t flight plan this)
RESERVE Fuel
8.1.6.3
• Fuel to hold 30 mins at destination at est landing weight at 1500’ ASL in ISA
• Protected to DEST for NAIFR flights and to Destination Alternate for all other flights
• ** PIC to continually ensure useable fuel on board is not less than required to proceed to airport where safe landing can be made and planned RESERVE fuel remain.
• *** Burning into RESERVE = Fuel Emergency (Advise DX asap and file ASR)
Fuel Revisions
Prior to Pushback
Prior to Take-off
Cruise
8.1.6.6
PIC to consult with DX (LIDO is primary tool for revisions)
Prior to Pushback:
• if anticipate less than BLOCK at pushback consult with DX or Re-fuel.
After Pushback but prior to T/O:
• if anticipate less than FLIGHT fuel at start of T/O roll consult DX
• Do NOT depart with less than MIN T/O fuel
Cruise:
• Anytime after Top of Climb AFOB is less than MFOB contact DX for revised fuel plan.
Take-off Alternate
When is it req’d?
8.1.7.1
• Required when less than standard Take-off minima of RVR 2600 or 1/2 SM
or
• reported WX below landing minima (ceiling or visibility) that would allow immediate return to land at departure airport on suitable runway (can NOT use CAT 2/3 limits)
Take-off Alternate WX minima and Airport Location/distance
Shall meet Alternate WX mins (8.1.8)
** in USA take-off alternate WX must meet requirements at Time of Departure as well as ETA.
Airport location/distance:
• Airports classified as Destination or Alternate may be used.
• For twin-eng aircraft must be within 60mins One-Eng INOP cruise speed (zero wind)
• If ETOPS approved and ETOPS service check can go to 120 mins
**distances calculates using max continuous thrust.
Alternate WX Min Criteria
Tempo
Inter
Prob
Prob30(40) Tempo
8.1.8.2
TEMPO or INTER: not below ALTN WX Mins
PROB: not below landing limits
PROB30(40) TEMPO: can be disregarded
Aerodrome Advisory Forecast limits for ALTN
8.1.8.2
May qualify if WX not lower than:
- 500’ above lowest useable HAT/HAA
- 3 SM
GFA (Graphic Area Forecast) WX mins for ALTN
8.1.8.2
May qualify if:
- No cloud lower than 1000’ above lowest useable HAT/HAA
- No cumulonimbus Cloud
- 3 SM
ALTN WX Min (other than USA and where no ALTN minima are published
2 Prec Appch = 400-1 or 200-1/2 above Lowest useable HAT (whichever is greater)
1 Prec Appch = 600-2 or 300-1
Non-Prec Appch = 800-2 or 300-1
No IRF Appch = no lower than 500’ above Min IFR ALT that will permit VFR landing
Notes: calc viz should not exceed 3sm
Canada only Standard vis sliding scale for ALTN WX Min
8.1.8.2
600-2 = 700-1.5 or 800-1
800-2 = 900-1.5 or 1000-1
USA ALTN WX Minima
8.1.8.2
2 Prec Appch = 400-1 or 200-1/2 above the Higher of the 2 HAT
1 Prec Appch = 600-2 or 400-1
Non Prec Appch = 800-2 or 400-1
Requirements for GPS based approach ALTN
8.1.8.3
Can plan GPS Appch at ALTN if All:
- crew is qualified for GNSS approaches and aircraft is equipped
- Min 100NM separation when GNSS planned at both the DEST and ALTN (this is only okay in Canada)
- DX does P-RAIM check
NAIFR (No Alternate IFR) areas of operation
8.1.8.5
1) Flights not more than 6hrs scheduled flight time: T/O within North Amer continent, Caribbean or Bermuda
2) Flighs more than 6 but not more than 8 hours: T/O within North Amer. And Landing within North Amer (but NOT Mexico).
- at a point 4-6 hours from DEST PIC to confirm with DX that DEST is still acceptable
3) Provided all requirements are met, PIC can refile NAIFR on flights to Canada, regardless of departure when within 6 hours of DEST.
NAIFR WX Requirements
8.1.8.5
For minimum 1 hour before to 1 Hour after ETA:
- No risk of Fog or other restriction to vis forecast below 3sm
- No risk of T-Storms (reported or forecast)
- No risk of FRZ Precip
- Airports other than USA: ceiling Min 1000’ above FAF and 3sm (of second lowest useable limits) OR ceiling of 1500’ and 6sm
- Airports in USA: Cig 2000’ and 3sm
NAIFR aerodrome requirements
8.1.8.5
- Minimum 2 separate Runways (each suitable, one must meet WET landing requirements and 1 landing requirements based on Forecast wet or dry)
- 2 independent IFR approaches, only 1 can be GNSS
- Standby/Emergency Electrical Power supply…(any airport with at least 1 ILS to mins of less than 250’ will have this).
NAIFR airports restrictions
No NAIFR to Washington DCA
Or St. John’s YYT
Standard Missed Approach climb gradient
8.1.9.2
2.5%
Or 152’/NM (I have this in my old book?)
2 Ways to ensure non-standard missed approach climb obstacle clearance
8.1.9.2
1) verify can achieve or exceed non-standard gradient by checking:
• ACARS WAT “NON-STD MA CLB GRAD
• APP CLB Gradient in PERF tool landing report
• QRH Performance Tables
2) Use alternative missed approach procedures published in 10-10 pages. These are assessed by Aircraft Performance and the non-standard gradients are not applicable.
When to Start APU pre-flight
8.2.1.2
Normally 10 mins prior to pushback
What does the warning “Maintenance in Progress” card draped over thrust levers
Indicate/Procedures
8.2.3
Indicates maintenance is working on aircraft and
Procedures:
1) If power is off to aircraft = no part of flight deck control shall be touched prior to speaking with Maintenance person listed on tag.
2) If power is on = crew May proceed with checks as long as:
• no hydraulic system turned on or actuated
• No engines or APU started/motored
• No flight control systems turned on or actuated
• No fuel systems are turned on
If maintenance has forgotten to remove tags, crew to speak to person listed on tag or supervisor. Once confirmed work is complete crew can remove tag and leave on bridge