SOP

Question 1

Standard Operating Procedures consist of

Answer 1

inspections, preparations, and normal procedures. All items of a given procedure are listed in a sequence that follows a standardized scan of the cockpit panels, unless that sequence goes against the action priority logic, to ensure that all actions are performed in the most efficient way.
PRO-NOR-SOP-01 P 1/2

Question 2

The flight crew must also verify ISA deviations and

Answer 2

enroute icing conditions, and must consider the possibility of holding due to weather at the destination.
PRO-NOR-SOP-02 P 1/4

Question 3

Do not pressurize the green hydraulic system without.

Answer 3

clearance from ground personnel if any gear door is open.

PRO-NOR-SOP-03 P 1/2

Question 4

During walkaround, observe any possible abnormalities on the landing gear status: • Wheels and tires status (cut, wear, cracks) • Safety pins are removed • Brakes status (brake wear pin length with parking brake ON) and:

Answer 4

Length of oleo. Any difference between the two main landing gears must be reported. Typically, a 10 bar low pressure in oleo, leading to 60 mm oleo reduction, decreases the tail clearance by approximately 1 ft.
PR-NP-SOP-50 P 1/2

Question 5

To observe any possible abnormalities on the engines:

Answer 5

‐ Fan blades, turbine exhaust, engine cowl and pylon status ‐ Access door closed ‐ Correct closure/latching condition of the fan cowl doors

PR-NP-SOP-50 P 1/2

Question 6

4,000 ft < optimum flight level =

Answer 6

5 % fuel penalty

PRO NOR SOP 02 p 2/4

Question 7

If flight above optimum (up to ceiling) is intended, the increase in consumption may reach

Answer 7

3 %.

PRO NOR SOP 02

Question 8

The aircraft is: ‐ in TRANSIT STOP when the last check list

‐ in SECURED STOP when the last check list

Answer 8

performed by the flight crew is the PARKING C/L
performed by the flight crew is the SECURING THE AIRCRAFTC/L

FCTM PR-NP-GEN P 2/4

Question 9

Check that the oil quantity is : ‐ At or above——- for flight time below 10 h, or ‐ At or above ——— for ETOPS flights or for flight time at or above 10 h.

Answer 9

18 QT
19 QT
PRO-NOR-SOP-04 P 9/12

Question 10

Minimum Bottle Pressure to Cover: ‐ Preflight checks ‐ The use of oxygen, when only one flight crewmember is in the cockpit ‐ Unusable quantity (to ensure regulator operation with minimum pressure) ‐ Normal system leakage ‐ The most demanding case among the following:

Answer 10

• Protection after loss of cabin pressure, with mask regulator on NORMAL (diluted oxygen): ▪ During emergency descent for all crewmembers and observers for 15 min , ▪ During cruise at FL 100 for two crewmembers for 105 min. • Protection against smoke with 100 % oxygen for all flight crewmembers and observers during 15 min at 8 000 ft cabin altitude.

LIM-OXY P 1/4

Question 11

If the aircraft has been electrically supplied during the last 6 h

Answer 11

BAT 1 pb-sw, BAT 2 pb-sw and APU BAT pb-sw………………………………………………………..AUTO Note: In case of APU start on battery only, perform the following check: BAT 1 pb-sw, BAT 2 pb-sw and APU BAT pb-sw…………………………………………..AUTO BAT 1 and 2 and APU BAT………………………………………………..CHECK ABOVE 23.5 V If one battery voltage is lower than 23.5 V, there is a risk that APU start aborts. A charging cycle of the battery is required.

PRO-NOR-SOP-04 P 2/12

Question 12

APU START - In cold weather conditions (below approx. 10 °C), the flight crew may observe a bleed pressure up to

Answer 12

12 PSI with possible fluctuations on the APU SD page and BLEED SD page.

PRO-NOR-SOP-04 P 4/12

Question 13

At electrical power-up, the FMGSs and FCU run through various internal tests. Allow enough time

Answer 13

(3 min) for tests’ completion, and do not start to press pushbuttons until the tests are over. If the “PLEASE WAIT” message appears, do not press any MCDU key until the message clears.

PRO-NOR-SOP-04 P 5/12

Question 14

The parking brake must be set to ON during the exterior walkaround, in order to

Answer 14

enable the flight crew to check brake wear indicators.

PRO-NOR-SOP-05 P 1/14

Question 15

COMPLETE IRS ALIGNMENT

The IR mode selectors must be OFF for more than 5 s. Then, the flight crew sets

Answer 15

the IR mode selectors to the NAV mode

PR-NP-SOP-60 P 1/8

Question 16

If the oil check is performed between 10 min and 60 min after the engine shutdown, the oil quantity should be at or above

Answer 16

18 qt for flight time below 10h, or 20 qt for ETOPS flights or flight time at or above 10h

FCAP-22

Question 17

A complete IRS alignment must be performed in the following cases:

Answer 17

Before the first flight of the day, or ‐ When there is a crew change, or When the GPS is not available and the NAVAIDS coverage is poor on the expected route, or ‐ When the GPS is not available and the expected flight time is more than 3 h.
PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 1/26

Question 18

10 s after setting all BAT pb-sw ON, check on the ELEC DC SD page that the current charge of the battery is

Answer 18

below 60 A, and is decreasing.

PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 4/26

Question 19

Check that all ENG FIRE detection and extinguishing systems are operative:

Answer 19

The continuous repetitive chime (CRC) sounds ‐ The MASTER WARN lights flash ‐ The ECAM displays the ENG 1 FIRE, ENG 2 FIRE alerts ‐ All ENG FIRE pb-sw come on red ‐ All SQUIB lights of the AGENT pb come on ‐ All DISCH lights of the AGENT pb come on ‐ All FIRE lights on the ENG MASTER panel come on

PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 4/26

Question 20

LOADSHEET CG and ECAM CG…………………………………………………….CHECK If there is a discrepancy between loadsheet CG and ECAM CG of more than 2%: Check that the ZFW and the ZFWCG have been correctly inserted in the MCDU, then rely on ECAM CG.

Answer 20

Check that the ZFW and the ZFWCG have been correctly inserted in the MCDU, then rely on ECAM CG.
PRO-NOR-SOP-07 P 1/6

Question 21

Warning: Disconnection of the external power with the EXT PWR pb-sw ON may cause injury to the ground engineer. Request disconnection of the external power only

Answer 21

with the EXT PWR pb-sw AVAIL.

PRO-NOR-SOP-07 P 3/6

Question 22

Starting one engine with a door not closed will result in

Answer 22

pack valve closure

PRO-NOR-SOP-07 P 4/6

Question 23

Caution: The engines will start, regardless of the thrust levers position. If the thrust levers are not at IDLE, then

Answer 23

the thrust will rapidly increase to the corresponding thrust levers position, causing a hazardous situation
PRO-NOR-SOP-07 P 5/6

Question 24

Warning: The blue electric pump pressurizes the blue hydraulic system. Get

Answer 24

ground crew clearance before to use the electric pump

PRO-NOR-SOP-07 P 5/6

Question 25

Caution: If the ECAM does not display the NW STRG DISC memo, but the ground crew confirms that the tow pin is in the towing position, the flight crew should

Answer 25

not start the engine during pushback. This is to avoid possible nose landing gear damage upon green hydraulic pressurization. To dispatch the aircraft in such a case, Refer to MMEL/MI-32-51 NWS Electrical Deactivation Box.
PRO-NOR-SOP-07 P 5/6

Question 26

When the fans are running, the difference between the indicated and the actual brake temperature can range from

Answer 26

50 °C (when the actual brake temperature is 100 °C) to 150 °C (when the actual brake temperature is 300 °C).

PR-NP-SOP-100 P 2/10

Question 27

When the indicated brake temperature is above 150 °C,

Answer 27

takeoff must be delayed. Brake fans should not be used during takeoff, in order to avoid Foreign Object Damage to fans and brakes.

PR-NP-SOP-100 P 2/10

Question 28

During taxi, it is recommended to check a global consistency of FMGEC entries (position and flight plan). Therefore, set

Answer 28

the ND in ARC or NAV mode with range 10 NM and check the runway and the SID on the ND in comparison to the aircraft symbol, that indicates the current aircraft position.

PR-NP-SOP-100 P 9/10

Question 29

Preparation items for walk around

Answer 29

Parking Brakes – ON; Wing Lights - ON (during night operations); NAV & LOGO lights – ON.

FCAP-20

Question 30

No chocks, parking brake

Answer 30

“Sufficient accumulator pressure.

PRO – NOR – SOP 03 p 1 / 2”

Question 31

Do not pressurize green hydraulic

Answer 31

“Without ground personnel clearance if any gear door is open.
PRO – NOR – SOP 03 p 1 / 2”

Question 32

Fuel penalty if flying 4,000 ft below optimum flight level

Answer 32

5% fuel

Question 33

ECAM pages – DOOR, OXY, Pressure. Before walkaround ECAM

Answer 33

“HYD SD – Reservoir – Fluid level / Eng SD – Eng oil quantity
FCOM PRO NOR SOP 4 “

Question 34

When Crew changes, all SOPs shall

Answer 34

be performed even if aircraft is in “Through Flight” configuration.

FCAP 2.2.1

Question 35

The APU start should be delayed until

Answer 35

5 minutes prior to the estimated time of departure or when doors close, whichever occurs first.

FCAP 2.2.7

Question 36

The simultaneous use of EXT PWR B and

Answer 36

APU GEN is not possible.

PRO-NOR-SOP-04 P 3/12