Standard Operating Procedures

Question 1

What is the MDA setting for a Non-Precision Approach that does not have vertical guidance?

Answer 1

MDA +50ft

Question 2

During a Non-Precision Approach (excl. RNP AR) when can you set the MCP ALT to MDA/DA?

Answer 2

Once FAF is assured.

Question 3

During an RNP AR APCH, when do you set the MCP ALT to the DA?

Answer 3

Approximately 2NM from commencement of the approach.

Question 4

If using VNAV during an approach, when must you set the MAP Altitude on the MCP ALT?

Answer 4

When at least 300ft below the MAP Altitude.

Question 5

When using V/S during an approach, when must you set the MAP Altitude?

Answer 5

Approximately 300ft above the MDA.

Question 6

When must you cycle the F/Ds during an approach?

Answer 6

If LNAV or VNAV is not valid to the threshold.

Question 7

During a Precision Approach, when can you set the MCP Altitude to MAP Altitude?

Answer 7

At G/S capture.

Question 8

When must the AP be disconnected by, during a manually flown HGS AIII Approach?

Answer 8

Prior to 500ft HAT.

Question 9

When must you disconnect the AP during an ILS/GLS Approach?

Answer 9

Before 50ft RA.

Question 10

What does a Navigation System Display (NSD) consist of?

Answer 10

At least ONE:
(i) MCDU
(ii) Flight Director
(iii) PFD
(iv) ND
(v) FMC

Question 11

How many NSD does an RNP AR APCH require?

Answer 11

2

Question 12

With regards to visibility, when must the Captain be PF?

Answer 12

Less than 800m.

Question 13

With regards to visibility, when must RVR be used?

Answer 13

Less than 350m.

Question 14

What is the maximum crosswind allowed for Low Visibility Procedures?

Answer 14

15KT.

Question 15

When do you select the Landing Lights to on before getting airborne?

Answer 15

Once cleared for takeoff.

Question 16

What is the descent rate restricted to when operating between 3000 - 5000ft AGL?

Answer 16

Less than the aircrafts altitude.

Question 17

What is the maximum descent rate allowed, when operating between 3000 - 1000ft AGL?

Answer 17

2000 ft per minute.

Question 18

What is the maximum descent rate allowed below 1000ft RA?

Answer 18

1000ft per minute.

Question 19

What are the 3 overall stable approach criteria?

Answer 19

(i) All normal checklists completed; and
(ii) Fully configured for landing; and
(iii) Approach tolerances maintained.

Question 20

What is the ILS lateral tolerance down to 300ft above the threshold?

Answer 20

1 dot on the normal localiser scale, or within the expanded localiser scale.

Question 21

What is the ILS tolerance below 300 ft above the threshold elevation?

Answer 21

Within half a dot of the normal localiser scale, or within the expanded localiser scale.

Question 22

What is the standard callout during a SA ILS approach at the “100 above” and below call if outside of ILS tolerances?

Answer 22

“Outside Limits”

Question 23

What is the glideslope tolerance limit?

Answer 23

1 dot.

Question 24

When does the PM become ‘Head Free’ during Low Visibility Procedures?

Answer 24

At autopilot disconnect.

Question 25

When does the PM become ‘Head Free’ during a manually flown AIII approach?

Answer 25

At taxi speed.

Question 26

What conditions require the Captain to be PF?

Answer 26

Reported ceiling within 200 ft of the minima or reported visibility within 2,000 m of the required visibility.

Question 27

During Instrument and Low Visibility Procedures, if within 200 ft of the minima, when should the “Visual” call be be given?

Answer 27

At the minima

Question 28

What must the IRS drift and residual groundspeed be checked as not exceeding, after landing?

Answer 28

3.0 nm/hr and 15 kt