SOPS (FAM 21A)

Question 1

Long landing - report

Answer 1

• > 2000 ft beyond the landing threshold LDA < 2400 m
• > 2500 ft beyond the landing threshold LDA > 2400 m.
  (beyond second touchdown markers after aim point)

21A.77.3

Question 2

Multiple Missed Approaches

Answer 2

Only attempt the third if there is a high possibility of a successful landing.

21A.76.1

Question 3

When must the PIC be PF?

Answer 3

If the ceiling or visibility are reported to be within:
* 200 ft of the intended approach minima (ceiling); or
* 2000 m of the required visibility.

Question 4

When is the CM2 headfree on a CAT 1 (no-autoland) or NPA?

Answer 4

When CM1 calls “visual” if PM or “continue” if PF

Question 5

When is the CM2 headfree on an autoland approach?

Answer 5

Autopilot disconnect

Question 6

What does “Continue” mean?

Answer 6

“I have the required visual reference and I am intending to land”.

Question 7

What does “Visual” mean?

Answer 7

When the CM1 is PM, the statement “Visual” is used to indicate that they have established and can maintain the required visual reference.

Question 8

What must be checked by the PM when PF calls “Both Flight Directors Off”?

Answer 8

• PM selects both Flight Directors off
• Checks the FMA to confirm both FD’s off and SPD mode is annunciated when AHTR is engaged
• Call “Both Flight Directors off”.

Question 9

ILS/LLZ/LDA tolerances

Answer 9

LLZ - 1/2 dot expanded scale
GS - 1/2 dot expanded scale

Question 10

PM tolerance support calls ILS.

Answer 10

“LOC” “GLIDE”

21A.73.2.1

Question 11

When do the tolerances apply on an ILS?

Answer 11

Down to the minima

21A.73.2

Question 12

Stable Approach Policy - “Not Configured” call.

Answer 12

The PM shall call “Not Configured” at 1000 ft if the aircraft is not in the intended landing configuration, or if below 1000 ft it is identified that the incorrect landing flap setting has been mistakenly selected.

21A.72.1

Question 13

Stable Approach Policy - “Not Stable” call.

Answer 13

CASP

The PM shall call “Not Stable” at or below 500 ft if:
* Checklists have not been completed; or
* Aircraft not configured for the planned landing; or
* Sustained exceedance of an approach tolerance observed by PM; or
* PF fails to correct the aircraft’s flight path following the calling of an approach tolerance or exceedance.

21A.72.1

Question 14

Stable Approach - 1,000’ HAA

Answer 14

“CLSTA - Cluster…”

• Correct lateral and vertical flight path, with only small changes to required bank angle and pitch needed to maintain the path;
• Landing flap extended and gear down;
• Sink rate not greater than 1000 fpm;
• Thrust appropriate for aircraft configuration and is not below the minimum power for the approach as defined in the aircraft’s operating manual;
• All briefings completed.

21A.72

Question 15

Stable Approach - 500’ HAA

Answer 15

ALA

• Airspeed not more than speed target +10 kt and not less than speed target -5 kt;
• Landing Checklist completed;
• Aircraft is aligned with the runway centreline unless specified as part of a published instrument approach.

21A.72

Question 16

Can you complete the checklist below 1,000’ HAA?

Answer 16

Yes - if standard approach calls or radio calls dictate otherwise the landing checklist may be delayed and completed as soon as practicable after passing 1000 ft, though no later than 500 ft HAA.

21A.72

Question 17

Open Descent below ____ HAA is prohibited.

Answer 17

1500 ft

21A.64

Question 18

Where no transition level is specified, the “Transition” call should be made…

Answer 18

when cleared to an altitude

21A.54.1

Question 19

Sterile flight deck

Answer 19

• The last door closed on departure until 20 000 ft;
• From 20 000 ft to arrival at the terminal or other parked position.

21A.49

Question 20

Noise abatement NADP1 / ICAO A

Answer 20

• Reducing Thrust at 1500 ft HAT;
• Maintaining V2+10-20 kt to 3000 ft HAT;
• Accelerating to enroute climb speed at 3000 ft HAT.

21A.46.1

Question 21

Noise abatement NADP2 / ICAO B

Answer 21

• Reducing thrust at 1000 ft HAT;
• Accelerating to Green Dot Speed until 3000 ft HAT;
• Accelerating to enroute climb speed at 3000 ft HAT.

21A.46.1

Question 22

Standard IFR Takeoff Minima

Answer 22

VIS 550 m + RL (60 m spacing) + (RCLM) or (CL) operating.

21A.43.1

Question 23

Thunderstorm avoidance - descent and approach

Answer 23

5nm

21A.41.4

Question 24

Thunderstorm avoidance - cruise

Answer 24

Endeavour to avoid active cells by a distance of at least 20 nm when flying above FL250.

21A.41.3

Question 25

Takeoff on Contaminated Runways

Answer 25

Not approved

21A.39

Question 26

APU Burn

Answer 26

200 kg / hr

21A.34.2

Question 27

Changed Runway and/or Takeoff Conditions

Answer 27

After the Before Start Checklist

• Stationary with the park brake set;
• Performance data and inserted and briefed
• Departure Change checklist

21A.36.2

Question 28

Who can complete landing data calculations?

Answer 28

Captain and First Officer

21A.10.3

Question 29

Guarding of flight controls and thrust levers?

Answer 29

During critical stages of flight, the PF must guard the control column/side stick and rudder pedals. For the purpose of this policy, critical stages of flight are defined as any time the flaps are not in the UP position.

21A.6.4

Question 30

Ramp Operations Restriction – Strong Wind Event

Answer 30

• Fuelling
• Brakes
• Doors

FAM 22.17

Answer 31

By 1000 ft HAA:
“CLSTA - Cluster…”

• Correct lateral and vertical flight path, with only small changes to required bank angle and pitch needed to maintain the path;
• Landing flap extended and gear down;
• Sink rate not greater than 1000 fpm;
• Thrust appropriate for aircraft configuration and is not below the minimum power for the approach as defined in the aircraft’s operating manual;
• All briefings completed.