SOP/Airline Policy

Question 1

When RWYCC is reported for different parts of the runway, which RWYCC shall be used?

Answer 1

Use the lowest value to determine maximum crosswind component and for performance calculation.

Question 2

Who will announce the PRELIMINARY TAKEOFF PERF DATA crosscheck?

Answer 2

• PF will announce values and PM will cross check values independently by reviewing the values on his/her device.

Question 3

Who will announce the FINAL TAKEOFF DATA performance crosscheck?

Answer 3

• CM2 will announce values (as described on PER chapter) and CM1 will crosscheck values independently.

Question 4

USE OF AUTOBRAKE
To avoid landing with unduly high autobrake settings, the FLD with autobrake may exceed the LDA as long as all of the following conditions are satisfied: (3)

Answer 4

• The RWYCC is 5 or 6
• The LD with autobrake is less than the LDA
• The FLD with maximum manual braking is less than the LDA.

Question 5

For Factored Landing Distance Azores Airlines AIRBUS fleet uses ____ safety margin on top of Landing Distance (LD) calculation.

Answer 5

• 15%

Question 6

What is the Factored Landing Distance Formula and Criteria?

Answer 6

• FLD = LD x Safety Margin x MEL/CDL penalty ≤ LDA

Question 7

PERF GO AROUND page - THR RED ALT and ACC ALT:

Answer 7

• 1500ft AAL/1500FT AAL

Question 8

PERF GO AROUND page - ENG OUT ACC ALT:

Answer 8

• MSA or published GA Altitude, whichever is lower.

Question 9

What AUTOBRAKE mode should be used for CATII, CATIII approaches?

Answer 9

• MED mode

Question 10

Stabilisation criteria: (14)

Answer 10

• Acceptable lateral deviation, if below:
  
  • ILS/VOR/RNP AR – 1 dot
  • RNP – 0.3 NM deviation
  • NDB – 5º
  • Visual approach – within a lateral position such that the required bank angle to resume the correct track does not imply a bank angle greater that 30º
• Acceptable Vertical deviation, if below;
  
  • ILS -1 Dot
  • RNP AR /RNP – 75 feet deviation
  • 2D approach 100 feet deviation from profile
  • Visual – 4 white lights if PAPI available
• The aircraft is in the desired landing configuration
• The thrust is stabilized, usually above idle, in order to maintain the target approach speed along the desired final approach path
• Speed not greater than VAPP+10kts or less than VAPP-5kt
• The V/S is within -1000 FPM and 300 FPM
• The flight crew does not detect any excessive flight parameter deviation
• All briefings and checklists have been completed.

Question 11

Which aircraft has a tailwind limit of 15 kt? What approach technique shall be used if tailwind landing is greater than 10kt? (3)

Answer 11

• CS-TKP
• Decelerated approach is NOT permitted
• The aircraft speed should be stabilized at around VREF + 5 kt in final

Question 12

Which approach types should be flown using the EARLY STABILISED TECHNIQUE? (5)

Answer 12

• 2D
• ABNORMAL CONFIGURATION
• LAND ASAP AMBER
• LAND ASAP RED
• MULTIPLE FAILURES

Question 13

Which approach types should be flown using the DECELERATED TECHNIQUE? (4)

Answer 13

• 3D
• 3D RNP-AR
• SINGLE ENGINE 3D
• CATII/III

Question 14

Consideration to call ATC ‘PAN PAN’ and ‘MAYDAY’

Answer 14

• MASTER CAUTION, ‘PAN PAN’ should be considered
• LAND ASAP AMBER, ‘PAN PAN’ is mandatory
• LAND ASAP RED and/or MASTER WARNING, ‘MAYDAY’ is mandatory

Question 15

ALTERNATE FUEL calculation: for alternates within 200NM and for distances greater than 200NM

Answer 15

• FL220
• FL310

Question 16

An aerodrome is considered to be ADEQUATE if: (8)

Answer 16

• The aerodrome is scheduled to be open at the expected time of use;
• The length of at least one runway is sufficient to allow operation within the performance requirements of the aircraft used;
• The runway expected to be used is at least 45m wide;
• Navaids and runway lighting needed for the approved approaches, ATC facilities, meteorological information, communications and at least one approach procedure are available at the expected time of use;
• The aerodrome pavement strength is compatible with the aircraft weight or a derogation is obtained from the aerodrome authority;
• For International flights, Police, Customs and Immigration authority services are available;
• Ground service facilities for fueling, de-/anti-icing, catering and general handling using normal operating procedures;
• Rescue and Fire Fighting Services are available.

Question 17

USE OF SUMMARIES (8 steps)

Answer 17

1 - ECAM ACTION
2 - STATUS
3 - CRUISE SUMMARY
4 - FUEL
5 - LANDING PERFORMANCE
6 - STATUS
7 - APPROACH, LANDING, GO-AROUND
8 - FMGS PREPARATION

Question 18

SATA SBTY CHECKS: (5)

Answer 18

SELFO
- Summary
- Engine Failure
- Landing Gear
- Flaps/Slats
- Overweight

Question 19

CALLOUTS - FLIGHT PARAMETERS - GO AROUND

Answer 19

• “BANK”, if the bank angle becomes greater than 7 °
• “PITCH”, if the pitch attitude becomes greater than 20 ° up or less than 10 ° up
• “SINK RATE”, if there is no climb rate.

Question 20

PERFORMANCE - IN FLIGHT FAILURE
Which flap setting should the flight crew select for landing?

Answer 20

• The one requested by the ECAM

Question 21

BRAKING - What is the maximum pressure when braking using alternate braking?

Answer 21

• 1000PSI

Question 22

Crosswind/Tailwind takeoff - PROCEDURE

Answer 22

1. ‘TAKEOFF’ - ANNOUNCE
2. THRUST - 50 % N1
3. SIDESTICK - FULL FORWARD
4. BRAKES - RELEASE
5. Increase thrust rapidly to about 70 % N1
6. Progressively to reach takeoff thrust by 40 kt ground speed
7. THRUST LEVERS - FLX or TOGA

Question 23

Crosswind/Tailwind takeoff
In which condition do you apply this technique?

Answer 23

• Tailwind
• Crosswind above 20kt