SOPs Flashcards
What is the maximum tailwind for an engine start?
10 kts
What wind speed requires the wheels to be chocked and gust locks installed?
25kts
What mode must the transponder be set to on the ground?
STBY
What is the min battery voltage for an internal start?
24v
On an internal start how long should you allow between each engine start?
2 minutes
What are the max taxiing speeds? (General, Icy and on ASP)
10kts on ASP and on Icy surfaces
20kts otherwise
What are the taxi fuel figures for CWL runways?
26 - 40kgs
08 - 20kgs
In what circumstances is a V1 speed not required?
- When operating from the main runway at Cranwell, Waddington or Coningsby (Dry or Wet) with WINGSTAB off for take off
- When AUW <=4500 for take off with a tailwind of =>5 kts
- When AUW <=4700 for take off with no tailwind
Engine AI should be set to ON prior to departure if it will be required below what height?
1500ft (to prevent any FADEC logic failures)
Below what speed should a take off be aborted for any abnormality? (Low speed abort)
70 kts
Under what circumstances should a take off be rejected above 70kts?
CAS Message
Sign of FIRE
Undemanded loss of thrust
Loss of directional control
Any other situation the pilot considers merits an abort
What are PFs duties on an aborted take off?
Retard both thrust levers to Idle
Use maximum braking to maintain directional control
Once stationary apply the parking brake
What are PMs duties on an aborted take off?
Monitor the PFs actions
Call distance to go and groundspeed
Call ATC “Callsign stopping”
What direction should you turn in relation to wind in the event of a fire?
Headwind and Crosswind: Turn towards the fire to put the fire downwind
Tailwind: Turn away from the fire to put the fire downwind
When can you assume two engine performance on a MID for meeting a required climb gradient?
When it is for noise abatement or ATC purposes
What category of aircraft is the Phenom?
Cat B
What is the max IAS for turning for a CAT B aircraft on a MID?
165 kts
What is the standard climb speed for the Phenom up to FL200?
180kts
What is the standard climb speed for a Phenom between FL200 and FL300?
200 kts
What is the standard climb speed above FL300?
Mach 0.55
If operating with a Navlog, what performance climb can be used?
200kts to FL300 then Mach 0.55
For a One Engine Inoperative climb, what speed and power settings should be used after the Net Take Off Flight Path is complete?
Use Vfs on CON/CLB until all obstacles are cleared; once at a safe altitude, Vfs+10kts can be employed
At what altitude should both WSLD 1 and 2 be turned on?
FL150
What is the standard cruise technique on 45 sqn?
Long Range Cruise (best compromise on range and speed)
What is a danger of using max cruise speed?
At lower altitudes Vmo can easily be exceeded?
When should a fuel log be maintained?
- On transit or on navigation sorties exceeding 1 hours
- Whenever it is deemed necessary by the aircraft commander
What speed must be maintained when operating at SAT BELOW -56°?
Mach 0.4
What covers the extra fuel in the case of an en route engine failure?
The 5% contingency fuel (but on long journeys with few en route diversations extra contingency fuels may be required)
What is the standard descent speed?
200kts
What height should a stabilised call be made in the visual circuit?
Between 400ft and 200ft
What height should the stabilise call be made on a standard approach?
200ft
What are the criteria for making a stabilised call?
- Established on runway centreline
- Maintaining the desire approach path
- Speed is between Vref and Vref+20 (with stable thrust)
- Appropriate trim in all 3 axes
- Ac in the briefed landing configuration
What are the short final checks carried out by PF?
Clearance- The appropriate ATC clearance has been received
ALT SEL- The appropriate missed approach altitude has been set
Checks Complete- All checklistd have been completed
(If MAP is not applicable, set something appropriate like SALT or a climb out restriction)
What height must you be at to ingress/ egress from either pilot seat?
1000ft AGL
What is the min speed for the final turn?
Vref f3 + 15kts and applies till wings level
What is the final turn speed bugged as?
Vap
What is the missed approach climb speed?
150kts
What technique should be used for non precision approaches?
CDFA and DDH/DDA
What is the procedure for achieving ‘best speed’ if required by ATC?
- Select gear in the usual position and descend on the approach at 160kts
- At 4nm from touchdown reduce speed, select F3 and fly a standard profile flown from that point.
What speed should holds be flown up to FL140?
170kts
What does WINGSTAB do to required LDA and Vref?
Significantly increases
With WINGSTAB on, what changes are made to the warnings/ anti stall system?
- There is no increase speed aural warning
- The stall audio and stick pusher activate at a lower AoA
What is visible moisture defined as?
Visible moisture is defined as clouds, fog/ mist with a visibility =<1610m, rain, snow, sleet or ice crystals
On a missed approach, where you need to turn WINGSTAB back on, when should you turn it on?
For a missed approach, select the WINGSTAB ON when above 150 and before entering icing conditions.
What is the tyre limiting speed?
139kts
What is the normal flap setting for landing?
F3 (Ffull available at ac commanders discretion)
What are the landing distance limits for a touch and go?
Dry Runway - LDA > 4500ft or 1372m
Wet Runway - LDA > 5200ft or 1582m
What is the max tailwind component for a touch and go?
5kts
When landing past cables, what must you treat the cable as?
An inset runway threshold (you must cross it at 50ft Vref)
What are the minimums for landing on a runway with a cable?
Minimum cloudbase: 300ft
Minimum visibility: 2km
The cable must be visually acquired prior to any touchdown
What flap setting must be used for an asymmetric approach?
F3
If landing off a simulated approach, what factor must you multiply F3 factored landing distance by to get the LDR?
1.07
What is the TOGA time limit?
5 minutes
What is the procedure for initial take offs to avoid busting TOGA limits?
The initial take off must continue to climb to at least 1500ft on the RadAlt and the FADEC annunciation must he out of TO mode
How many TOGA events can be used per engine on a single sortie?
(Assuming they the initial take off doesn’t include an EFATO)
10
How many TOGA events per engine can be used on a single sortie if the initial take off includes an EFATO?
8
What are the different TOGA event values?
One Event: Touch and Go; OEO Go Around; stall in the final turn; stall in the approach configuration
Four events: Simulated asymmetric Go Around; SEFATO following a touch and go or low approach with the FADEC in GA mode
Zero events: A SEFATO following a touch and go or low approach where the FADEC is in CLB mode
What calls should be made by the PM when approaching any cleared FL/ Alt/ Ht?
1000 to go
Approaching level (at 200-300ft to the cleared level)
What heights/ altitudes should altimeters be checked in the climb?
Altimeters should be checked at FL100/ 10000ft and ever 5000ft above
What heights/ altitudes should altimeters be checked in the descent?
Every 5000ft above FL100/10000ft and every 1000ft below. SALT should also be acknowledged by the crew.
On an instrument approach, when should altimeters be cross checked?
1000ft agl
When the PM calls 1000ftQFE/ XXXXft QNH.. now , what should the PF include in their acknowledgement?
Range to touchdown, current RADALT height and confirmation that the ALT S is set.
What are the standard calls from the PM on the final descent profile?
200 to DH
100 to DH
Decision (for a DH/ DA) or Approaching MDH (MDA)
What isnthe default altimeter setting at UK civil airfields for 45 sqn?
QNH
What is the minimum oxygen to be carried for local training flights?
Enough for all passengers and crew to be on oxygen for 30 minutes.
Approx 1050 psi
What is the normal minimum oxygen pressure for ac departing on landaways and overseas flights?
1590 psi
What range is recommended on the MFD in MAP mode for departures and arrivals?
30 or 50 nm
En route, what range should be used on the MFD MAP mode?
50 nm
The radar must be in STANDBY if there is any chance of scanning personnel within what range?
3 metres (12 ft)
Major weather returns (such as active CB cells) should be avoided by what distance?
At least 10nm
When operating below SALT, what should be minimised?
Flt deck communications
In the Phenom, when should TA only be selected?
- During stalling exercises
- As lead ac when flying in a formation
- In the visual circuit
If you have MA trainees on board, what changes are made to your timelines?
Crew brief 10 mins earlier than usual
Out brief 10 mins earlier than usual as a whole crew
If using Type II or Type IV de-icing fluids, crews must ensure that Vr is greater than what speed?
100kts
Why must you not spray deicing fluid onto or forward of the windshield?
It might run back on take off and degrade visibility
At what temperature does the most severe ice formation occur?
TAT of -5 degrees C
What should crew avoid excessive use of in hot weather?
Brakes
In strong winds or gusty approaches, what margin might crews add to their Vap?
The rule of thumb is half the gust factor
In strong winds or gusty approaches, what adjustment might crews make to Vref?
Vref should not be adjusted for gusts
If you have to fly into a storm, what speed should be used?
Max speed of 230 kts < FL280 > 0.59M
What is the procedure if you suspect severe windshear?
- Disconnect the autopilot
- Set max thrust
- Ensure the wings are level and select 15° nose up attitude and decelerate to the top of the yellow speed band
When does EDM arm?
When pressure altitude is greater than 25,500ft with AP engaged
When does EDM activate?
With the CAB ALTITUDE HI warning
How do you deactivate EDM?
Disengage the autopilot
In an Emegency Descent, what actions can assist the Altitude section of the MIs?
a. CWS - Consider using to expedite initial descent
b. ALT SEL - 3 winds ccw (not below MSA)
c. FLC - Press
d. SPD SEL - 3 winds cw