Standard Operating Procedures - PRO-NOR-SOP-01 General Information

Question 1

01- What are the PM Actions if ATC instructions are Received While the PF is Manually Flying?

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Answer 1

The PM shall make Direct Selections in response to

ATC Clearances, Without PF Directions.

Question 2

02- What are the ONLY Circumstances when the FPV (Bird) shall be used?

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Answer 2

For:

• Visual Approach
• Visual Descent Segment of a Non-Precision
• Circling Approach.

Question 3

03- When can we have Flight Director OR Autothrust OFF

(Not both together)?

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Answer 3

It must be Briefed Prior to TOD and Must Be:

‐ Below 10 000 Ft AMSL

‐ Daytime VMC only

‐ ILS Approach only.

Question 4

04- When can we have Flight Director AND

Autothrust OFF?

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Answer 4

It must be Briefed Prior to TOD and Must Be:

‐ Established on the ILS (PRIOR to Select the FDs OFF)

‐ 1 000 Ft Cloud Base

‐ 5 Km Visibility

‐ Surface Crosswind ≤ 15 Kts (≤ 10 Kts for SOs).

Question 5

05- What is the relation between ALT Restrictions in Flight and the Setting in the FCU ALT Window?

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Answer 5

• Normally, ALL Altitude Restrictions should be Set in the

FCU ALT Window

• When Managed Vertical Mode (CLB) or (DES) is in use

during a Published DEP or ARR Selected from the

Database, the Cleared Altitude/Level may be set

(ALT Magenta).

Question 6

06- When the Missed Approach Altitude shall be Set on a Managed Vertical Mode

(FINAL APP Mode)?

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Answer 6

After “FINAL” (Blue) Approach Mode Engagement.

Question 7

07- What are the Dangers associated to a Selected Vertical Mode?

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Answer 7

• A selected Vertical Mode will remove the Protections

provided by any Active Managed Vertical Mode

* Procedural Altitudes Might Be Violated.

Question 8

08- When the Missed Approach Altitude shall be Set on a Published Non-Precision Approach (Other than ILS)?

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Answer 8

• After passing the FAF
• When Below the Missed Approach Altitude.

Question 9

09- What is Specific about Being Cleared for an Instrument Approach and NOT being on a Published Segment of the Approach at the Time?

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Answer 9

The Latest ATC assigned Altitude shall be Maintained until

Established on a Published Segment of that Approach.

Question 10

10- When AutoBrake shall be selected MAX, MED, LO depending on the Phase of Flight?

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Answer 10

MAX Autobrake shall be Selected for:

• ALL TakeOff

LO or MED Autobrake shall be Armed for:

• ALL Landing

Question 11

11- When the Before TakeOff Checklist or APP C/L shall be Repeated?

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Answer 11

• For T/O:

ANY Changes to A/C Config., TakeOff Data or RWY

* After the “Before TakeOff C/L” was Initiated

• For APP:

If Change of RWY or APP in use occurs After the

“APP C/L” was Initiated.

Question 12

12- Is it admissible to receive a Clearance during Pushback?

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Answer 12

• ATC Clearance shall NOT be Requested during Pushback.
• If, during the Pushback, ATC calls the Aircraft with a

Clearance, they shall be Told to Standby.

Question 13

13- When is it possible to Clear the Engineer to Disconnect?

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Answer 13

May be Given when:

• The Engine Start is Complete (AVAIL)
• The N/W STRG DISC Memo is No Longer Displayed
• The PM/PF have Completed their own After Start Setup.

Question 14

14- What precautions should be taken when Taxing in Reduced Visibility?

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Answer 14

• Groundspeed shall be Closely Monitored
• Expected Headings should be Compared with Aircraft

Instrumentation.

Question 15

15- What Altitudes are to be Taken Into Account when the A/C is Not on a Published Procedures?

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Answer 15

The Crew must Take Into Account the:

‐ MRA (Part A 8.1.8.2 Operational Flight Plan)

‐ Grid MORA if Not on the CFP track

‐ 25 NM MSA where Valid

‐ Minimum Vectoring Altitudes when Under Radar Control.