SOP Flashcards
When is a FULL/FAST IRS alignment required?
Full:
1. Before first flight of the day
2. Crew change
3. GPS not avail + NAVAIDS coverage poor
4. GPS not avail + flight time > 3hrs
Fast: Full not required + Diff between IRS/FMGC pos at/above 5nm
What position is it recommended the dome light be in and why?
Dim. In emer elec FO dome is only light source.
When should you select probe/window heat on, and when can it be switched off?
When cockpit windows frosted over. Probe heat can be switched off after first engine running as will run automatically.
What position should pack flow be selected to?
Pax < 130 (A319/320), 160 (A321)
Hot/Humid: High
All other times: Norm
How is the battery test completed?
Switch off both batts (start charge cycle then d/c as unlikely charge required)
60Amps and falling within 10secs
How is cockpit door test completed?
Check annunciator lights
Select UNLOCK & check door opens + light on
Release switch. Close door. Check locked and OPEN indication goes off.
Check mechanical override.
What is pre-flight altimeter check?
20ft between PFDs
100ft between ISIS and PFDs
75ft between PFDs and elevation
With regards LMCs when is a new load sheet required?
when change is more than +10/-20
If the captain completes the takeoff, when shall they give control to FO?
Above transition alt/level
Which OEBs are the standard set in the QRH?
OEB 57 Speedbrake Limitation in Appr with GWCG above 35% or in ovwt ldg
When should you complete an RTOW calculation?
Preliminary cockpit preparation
What do you do if batteries are below 25.5V during cockpit setup?
Complete charging cycle.
Switch batt off, ground power on, 20mins
Can the APU fire test be done if APU running?
Yes
What is the benefit of running both ground power and APU with APU bleed on the ground?
APU bleed air con more efficient as APU not supporting elec load.
What is the full range of selectable zone temps?
18-30
How long should you press and hold ECAM recall button during cockpit prep, why?
3 secs. To recall any cancelled warnings/cautions.
What is the min oil qty for flight?
A319/A320: 9.5qts + 0.5qts per hour
A321: 10.6qts, or 8.9qts + 0.45qts
What should you do if ACCU press below green range?
Use yellow elec pump to recharge
When does NWS DISC appear on EWD and when does it become amber?
When ground crew have inserted NWS hydraulic bypass pin. Turns amber after first eng start. Disappears when crew remove pin.
If NWS DISC not displayed on PFD, can push be completed?
Can push if ground crew confirm pin is in towing position but DO NOT start engine during pushback to avoid poss nose ldg gear damage pin yellow hydraulic pressurisation.
Where is the powerpush procedure found?
FCOM, SUPP, MISC
What should you do if the ground personnel report fuel dripping from an engine during start?
Run eng at idle 5 mins, if leak disappears can dispatch without maintenance action. If leak still present, shut down and request maintenance to investigate.
Can single eng taxi procedure be completed on first flight of day?
Yes. 3 mins idle.
Minimum runway width for 180degree turn on runway?
30m
What happens if you select wing anti ice on ground?
Valve opens for 30 seconds then closes till airborne.
Absolute minimum takeoff RVR, and difference if LVPs not in force?
125m
When should ignition be selected on for takeoff?
Severe turbulence or heavy rain expected.
What modifications to flex occur for unplanned anti-ice use, reduction of QNH, or both?
Anti-ice: -5
reduction in QNH: -1
Both: Add above
Engine warm up times before takeoff
3 minutes
What happens to the pressurisation sys during takeoff?
During takeoff roll, prepressurisation mode outflow valve motors closed to 0.1PSI above ambient to avoid surge at lift off.
Minimum oil temp for takeoff?
CEO: -10C (min starting -40C)
NEO: 19C (min starting -40C)
FO takeoff limits?
Max x-wind: 20kts
RVR: 550m
Approach min: CAT 1 ILS, NPA minima, 5000m vis circling
min rwy width: 45m
No contaminated rwy
No windshear
No autoland
3*: no planned tailwind, no flaps 3
During takeoff, at what speed does steering tiller and rudder pedal NWS deactivate?
Tiller: 80kts
Rudder: 130kts
When does takeoff inhibit begin and end?
Takeoff thrust to 1500ft
When does takeoff memo appear?
2 mins after second engine start, or when takeoff config pb pressed
When does SRS engage and how does it function?
A managed vertical mode during TO/GA.
Engages when (all):
a/c on ground
slats/flaps extended
V2 in PERF TAKEOFF page (if not, engages 5secs after liftoff at current v/s)
At least one thrust lever at TOGA/FLEX MCT (if flex entered in perf)
On ground V2 is speed target
airborne 2 engines V2 + 10kts
OEI current speed , min V2 and max V2 +15
Protects pitch angle to max 18degrees (22.5degrees if WS)
Maintains min ROC 120ft/min
When will the SRS deactivate during takeoff?
If another mode engages or at the accel alt, or alt* alt cst*
Memory items for unreliable airspeed?
AP: OFF
FD: OFF
ATHR: OFF
TOGA 15/CLB 10/CLB 5
CONF 1/2/3: KEEP
CONF FULL: SELECT 3
SPEEDBRAKES RETRACTED
GEAR UP
Level off to troubleshoot
When is predictive windshear system online during takeoff?
Scans out 3nm until 100kts then inhibited until 50ft RA, then scans 5nm out until 2300ft.
When is the reactive windshear system online after takeoff?
3 secs after liftoff until 1300ft RA.
What should you do if aircraft suffers a burst tyre during takeoff roll?
Between V1 - 20kts and V1, unless debris has caused other serious damage, best to get airborne, reduce fuel load and land with full rwy length available.
Windshear memory items during takeoff?
Before takeoff: Delay
Takeoff roll: Reject if variations in IAS
After V1: TOGA, follow SRS (17.5degrees), no config change
What does max cruise alt and optimum in PROG page mean?
REC MAX based on current gross weight and temp, anti ice off. Provides 0.3g buffet margin, min ROC at MAX CL, and level flight at MAX CRZ.
OPT based on current gross weight, CI, temp and wind.
What is meant by optimum speed?
Speed that is most efficient for phase of flight/manoeuvre.
Takeoff: V2 + 10
CLB, CRZ, DES: ECON based on CI
APPR: Vapp
Turb penetration speeds?
Below FL200: 250kts/260kts
FL200-FL330: 275kts/280kts
>FL330: M.76
What airspace is RVSM and what equipment is required before entering?
FL290-FL410
2 ADR
2 DMC
1 TPDR
1 AP
1 FCU channel
2 PFD
1 FWC
When is a temp correction required and what do you adjust?
When ambient ground temp <-10C.
Apply to MDA and all altitudes after FAF