Supplemental Questions

Question 1

When is a takeoff alternate required?

Answer 1

A takeoff alternate is required and must be shown in
the Dispatch Release when the weather conditions at
the departure airport are below non HGS CAT I
landing minimums.

FOM 17.4.1

Question 2

What are the fuel requirements needed to complete a flight?

Answer 2

No aircraft will depart with less fuel than is required by
the CFR. Each flight must be released with sufficient
fuel to at least comply with the following:
* Fly to the airport to which it is dispatched. Note: This includes the fuel required to fly one instrument approach
* Thereafter, to fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport, where required, for the airport to which dispatched.
* Thereafter, to fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption.

FOM 17.6.2

Question 3

What important limitation is associated with the Engine Anti-ice on the MAX?

Answer 3

AFM L (MAX) The use of engine anti ice (EAI) when
not in actual or anticipated icing conditions is
prohibited.

Note: Failure to follow anti ice procedures can result in
engine cowl lip damage.
Note: This limitation does not apply to any engine
dispatched under Minimum Equipment List

RBF 23-14

Question 4

When is an overweight landing permitted?

Answer 4

An overweight landing is permissible in the following
cases:
* An emergency
* Any condition or combination thereof, in which an expeditious landing would reduce exposure to the risk of additional problems that would result in a compromise of safety
* A Passenger or Crew Member needs immediate medical attention
* Any inflight interruption due to a non normal situation (e. aircraft system, ATC restriction, company requirement) that prevents the flight from continuing to the dispatched destination.

AOM 12.1.6

Question 5

If utilizing the max cooling procedure during taxi-in, unless directed by a supplemental or non-normal procedure, in what position is the FO required to place the engine bleed switches during the engine shutdown flow?

Answer 5

The engine bleed switches should be placed in the ON
position during the engine shutdown flow.

AOM 13.4

Question 6

When the autopilot is on and the flaps are extended where should the Pilot Flying’s hands and feet be positioned? What about the Pilot Monitoring?

Answer 6

• (PF) Prior to the final approach segment, position hands and feet on the aircraft controls when the autopilot is engaged and flaps ar e extended for maneuvering or approach.
• (PM) Prior to the final approach segment, position hands and feet to immediately assume control of the aircraft if circumstances warrant.

AOM 11.4.2, FOM 3.3.2

Question 7

Who initiates the 1000ft callout on ALL approaches?

Answer 7

The PM initiates the 1000ft callout on all approaches.

AOM 11.2.3, 11.3.6.1, 11.3.7, 11.4.2.3, 11.4.3.1

Question 8

Inside the RRM Model, Risk factors are anything that increases risk and decreases performance. What 3 categories are Risk Factors divided into?

Answer 8

Risk factors are split into three categories:
1. Task Loading
2. Additive Conditions
3. Crew Factors

FOM 2.2.3

Question 9

Inside the RRM model what actions do you perform to improve operational effectiveness and reduce risk?

Answer 9

• Assess
• Balance
• Communicate risk and intentions
• Do and Debrief

FOM 2.2.3

Question 10

What is the Operational Philosophy of SWA

Answer 10

Safety
Low Cost
Reliability
Hospitality

FOM 2.1

Question 11

What is the only way to verify that an MCP mode selection has occurred?

Answer 11

Proper annunciation on the FMA is the only way to verify that an MCP mode selection has occurred.

AOM 4.2.2

Question 12

What are the authorized MCP modes for an LDA Approach with Glideslope? What about an LDA without Glideslope?

Answer 12

With Glideslope:
* VOR/ LOC and APP

Without Glideslope:
* Roll LNAV or VOR/LOC
* Pitch VNAV or V/S

AOM 11.1.3

Question 13

You are at the gate in KMIA and dispatch informs you that the PWB will be unavailable due to a malfunction at the PWB data center. What resource do you have to acquire take off data?

Answer 13

If a component in the event of systems or component
outages (e. Ops Suite not available, ACARS
inoperative, internet connection not available, or PWB
Data Center inoperative), the following PWB sources,
in order, may be used:
1. AeroData cFDP app on the EFB
communicating with the PWB Data Center
2. Dispatch app communicating with the PWB
Data Center
3. Flight Suite app on the EFB

AOM 17.9.1

Question 14

Where would you find instructions for using Flight Suite?

Answer 14

AOM 17.9.1

AOM 17.9.1

Question 15

What are the limitations when using Flight Suite?

Answer 15

The use of Flight Suite for Takeoff is only authorized if:
* The Flight Deck Crew contacts the flight’s Dispatcher.
* The flight’s Dispatcher verifies that the PWB Data Center is either not operational or not available due to a technology issue between Southwest Airlines and the Data Center preventing the calculation of takeoff data.

Flight Suite for Takeoff is not authorized under any of the following conditions:
* Performance limiting MEL or any CDL
* Possibility of windshear

AOM 17.9.1.5

Question 16

You are flying a straight in visual approach. In addition to the FMC, what are the general guidelines for energy management.

Answer 16

Straight In Visuals
* 20 NM 5,000 AGL/250 kt
* 15 NM 3,000 AGL/250 kt
* 12 NM 2,000 AGL/250 k t
* In IFR weather, allow an extra 3 miles
* Remember to adjust the descent accordingly for navigation aids that are not co located with the airport.
*Correct for aircraft weight at top of
descent

AOM 10.13