Standard Operating Procedures - PRO-NOR-SOP-17 Descent

Question 1

126- What to do if ATC Delays the Descent?

PRO-NOR-SOP-17 P1

Answer 1

• Beyond T/D, the PFD display “DECELERATE”
• At this point you may Reduce Speed towards

Green Dot (with ATC permission)

• When Cleared to Descend, Select DES with

Managed Speed active.

Question 2

127- Once Descent is Started what “ATC CLEARANCE — CONFIRM” on the C/L means in Practical Terms?

PRO-NOR-SOP-17 P2

Answer 2

• On receipt of Any ATC Clearance:

The PF shall Confirm and the PM shall Crosscheck

that the F-PLN Pages show:

* STAR or Transition Routing

* The ATC Cleared Runway.

Question 3

128- What is the Best Economical way to Increase Rate of Dsct?

PRO-NOR-SOP-17 P2

Answer 3

Increase Descent Speed (by use of Selected Speed)

if Comfort and ATC Permit.

Question 4

129- If the Seat Belts are Already ON when passing 20.000 Ft in Descent, What should be done?

PRO-NOR-SOP-17 P2

Answer 4

• Do NOT Cycle the Seat Belt signs if they have Previously

been Selected ON.

Question 5

130- What is important to Note about the Speed Brakes during Dsct?

PRO-NOR-SOP-17 P3

Answer 5

• If used Above 315 KT / M .75 with AP ON, their Retraction

is Slow (25 sec from Full Extension)

* The ECAM Memo will display SPD BRAKES in Amber

until Retraction is Complete

• To avoid Overshooting the Altitude, due to Speedbrake

Retraction in ALT* mode, Retract the Speedbrakes at

Least 2000 Ft Before the Selected Altitude

• Generally Never use Speed Brakes when Flaps > 1

* Prefer having the Gear Down.

Question 6

131- When shall the ECAM Status page be Checked during Descent?

PRO-NOR-SOP-17 P3

Answer 6

• Before Completing the Approach Checks
• Take Note of:

* Any Degradation in Landing Capability,

* Any other Aspects affecting the Approach and Landing.

Question 7

132- When shall the STBY Metric Altimeter be Set to QNH?

PRO-NOR-SOP-17 P3

Answer 7

• At Transition Level or clear to an Altitude, when

Descending to a Port where Metric Levels are Used

• Otherwise Leave the Standby Metric Altimeter set to STD.

Question 8

133- Regarding the NAV Aids What are the Proper Actions to be Taken at 10.000 Ft?

PRO-NOR-SOP-17 P4

Answer 8

• Ensure that RAD NAV are Tuned and Identified
• For NDB APP, Manually Select the NAVAIDs
• On A/C with GPS Primary:

* No Navigation Accuracy check is Required.

Question 9

134- In what case will the ENG Mode Selector be put to IGN during the Final Approach?

PRO-NOR-SOP-17 P4

Answer 9

• Select ENG Mode Selector to IGN if:

* The RWY is Covered with Standing Water

* Expected Heavy Rain during APP or G/A

* Expected Severe Turbulence during APP or G/A.