TAT OCC Syllabus

Question 1

What RVR is classed as LVOs?

Answer 1

400m and below

Question 2

What is the company minimum RVR for takeoff?

Answer 2

125m

Question 3

CAT1/2/3A/3B minima?

Answer 3

CAT1 200ft/550m
CAT2 100ft/300m
CAT3A 50ft/200m
CAT3B No DH/75m

Question 4

At what point do both AP’s need to be engaged on Autoland?

Answer 4

After APP switch is armed

Question 5

Max wind speeds for a Fail-Passive autoland?

Answer 5

HW-25kts Crosswind-20kts
TW F30 - 12kts TW F40 - 15kts

Question 6

Max wind speeds for Fail-Operational Autoland?

Answer 6

HW- 25kts Crosswind - 25kts
TW F30 - 12kts TW F40 - 15kts

Question 7

What RNP do T9 & T290 require? What is the frequency to monitor?

Answer 7

RNP2 (B737 prohibited from other Tango’s because no DLM)

128.360 & 121.5

Question 8

What do you require if RAIM unavailable at destination for more than 5 minutes?

Answer 8

2 alternates with no RNP APP required

Question 9

What is the VERT RNP to enter in the FMC for RNP approaches?

Answer 9

125ft, for MAX VTK error at 75ft

Question 10

Speed constraints on an RNP AR APCH? (Cat C)

Answer 10

IAF-FAF 240KIAS FAF-M(DA) 160KIAS MISSED APPROACH 240KIAS

Question 11

What should you go around for on an RNP approach? (2)

Answer 11

NPS Amber Alert or Altimeters more than 100ft out

Question 12

Max overshoot/undershoot of altitude in RVSM airspace?

Answer 12

150ft. MOR required at 300ft.

Question 13

According to MEL, if penalty is negligible, what is the maximum that is allowed before penalty?

Answer 13

3. Then each subsequent penalty is a 46kg penalty.

Results in a 0.1% increase in fuel burn/46kg (MAX)

Question 14

How long before entering CPDLC airspace should you log on?

Answer 14

10-25 minutes when workload permits, usually above FL150.

Replies required within 1minute (100 seconds for ATN)

15 mins after exiting, should ensure no CPDLC connection

Question 15

How many millimetres of frost can you takeoff with on the lower wing?

Answer 15

3mm. Allowed if OAT 4+, Tank Temp -16+, no visible moisture and all leading edge devices clear.

Question 16

Cold-soaked fuel frost on upper wing is allowed?

Answer 16

With previous factors, and within bounded area.

Question 17

De-icing and Anti-Icing fluids?

Answer 17

Type I is only de-icing. Type II, III & IV are anti-icing because of a thickener agent.

Question 18

What does wing anti-ice provide protection for?

Answer 18

3 inboard leading edge slats.

Question 19

At what temperature can EAI/WAI not be used?

Answer 19

Above +10 degrees

Question 20

Minimum fuel tank temperature?

Answer 20

-40 or 3 degrees above freezing point of fuel, whichever higher.

Question 21

Fuel freezing temperatures?

Answer 21

Jet A -40
Jet A1 -47
JP-8 -47

Question 22

TO on RWY CC of 0?

Answer 22

Prohibited

Question 23

Fuel burn of using anti-ice?

Answer 23

EAI - 45kg/hr
WAI + EAI - 140kg/hr

Question 24

When are altitude corrections for cold temperatures not required?

Answer 24

On ATC vectors, at a flight level, temperature above 0 degrees and on RNP APCH or RNP AR APCH (PBN OI)

Question 25

Are you allowed to dispatch if forecasts indicate runway may be contaminated on arrival?

Answer 25

Yes. As long as LDA exceeds landing field length limit for wet runway, OR, 115% of LDR with contaminated runway distance data. Both destination and alternate.

Question 26

When is VNAV mandatory on an RNP approach?

Answer 26

FAF to DA

Question 27

Where is RNP monitored in the FMC?

Answer 27

PROG page 4.

Question 28

How much ETA change needs to be communicated to OCA?

Answer 28

3 mins.

Question 29

Is NAT HLA approval required for Tango routes?

Answer 29

Yes. Require 2 LRNS’s. Must still obtain clearance to enter Shanwick OCA.

Question 30

TUI aircraft PBN capability?

Answer 30

All aircraft capable of FD+E (6 satellites). TOM only approved to an RNP0.3.

Question 31

What is required to be in force for an autoland without visual references?

Answer 31

LVPs

Question 32

What visual requirement do you need to continue a CATII approach?

Answer 32

2 lights and lateral element

Question 33

How many lights do you need to see on a CATIIIA approach?

Answer 33

3 consecutive lights

Question 34

When will AT disengage on autoland?

Answer 34

2 seconds after touchdown

Question 35

At what temperature is icing no longer a factor?

Answer 35

SAT -40 and below. TAT above 10 degrees.

Question 36

What takes priority with regards to EO procedure?

Answer 36

OPT has priority over EOSID.

Question 37

When can you not use the improved climb method?

Answer 37

Contaminated runway

Question 38

When do you check flap full range of travel?

Answer 38

OAT below 0 degrees, or following de-icing.

Question 39

What happens to WAI if it’s ON for takeoff?

Answer 39

Switch springs off on TO. Switch reopens and can be deselected once airborne (A/G sensor)

Question 40

What is VREF ICE?

Answer 40

VREF 15 + 10kts