Standard Operating Procedures - PRO-NOR-SOP-14 Climb

Question 1

99- What MCDU Page should be Selected by the PF during Climb?

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Answer 1

The PERF CLB page.

Question 2

100- Regarding the FPLN with the A/P Engaged

What are the actions Allowed by the PF?

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Answer 2

When the A/P is Engaged, the PF may Revise the FPLN.

Question 3

101- What is the Relation between Cost Index and Optimum FL?

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Answer 3

The OPT FL on the MCDU is a f() of the Cost Index (CI).

Question 4

102- Can a FL above the MAX REC FL (Calculated by the MCDU) be Inserted?

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Answer 4

• YES …

- A Higher than MAX REC FL can be Entered in the

MCDU and the FMGS will Accept it IF:

* It does Not goes Below 0.2 G Buffet Margin at the

Inserted FL.

Question 5

103- What is the Margin for the Displayed MAX REC FL on the MCDU?

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Answer 5

• It gives the A/C at Least 0.3 G Buffet Margin or More.

Question 6

104- What is the Best Speed (and Rate of Climb) for Long-Term Situations?

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Answer 6

• It lies Between:

Green Dot Speed and ECON Speed

• At High Altitude, Acceleration from Green Dot to

ECON Speed will take a long time at Heavy Weights

• The use of ‘CI=0’ can be Considered to obtain

the Optimum Climb (Optional).

Question 7

105- What happen to the Transponder when STD is set on the EFIS Control Panel?

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Answer 7

• The Transponder transmits the Last QNH (or QFE)

Baro Setting to ATC

• If Ground ATC Only use the FCU Selected Altitude it may

be Misinterpreted.