Type Rating Flashcards
What does selecting LVL CHG display on the FMAs?
A/T Mode - N1 for climb; RETARD followed by ARM for descent.
Pitch Mode - MCP SPD for climb and descent.
On which navigation display modes can weather radar returns be shown?
All modes except PLAN.
What is a Flap Manoeuvre Speed?
The speed at the current flap setting that provides full manoeuvre capability or up to 40 degrees AOB.
What is the maximum taxi speed?
30kts.
When is anti-icing required to be on?
When TAT or OAT is 10 degrees celsius or less, and visible moisture.
What is the sequence of autothrottle modes during takeoff?
TO/GA - N1
84kts - THR HOLD
800ft HAA - ARM
Thrust Reduction - N1
After VOR/LOC and G/S are both captured how can you exit APP mode?
- Pushing TO/GA
- Disengage AP and selecting both F/D switches off
- Retuning the NAV receiver
What rate of descent does ALT INTV aim for when selected?
-1000fpm
When is altitude alerting inhibited?
When trailing edge flaps are extended to 25 or greater, or while G/S is captured.
What are the minimum RVSM equipment requirements?
- 2 x Primary Altitmeters
- 1 x Automatic Altitude Control
- 1 x Altitude Alerting Device
- 1 x Transponder
How and where is a CDS Fault displayed? Go or No-Go?
An amber “CDS FAULT” in reverse video, on the bottom left of the PFD. It is a no go item.
1) What could the ON and ALTN lights illuminated on the EEC indicate?
2) What does just the ON light illuminated indicate?
1) Soft Alternate mode; or
Hard Alternate that has been set automatically by reducing the thrusts levers to idle.
2) Hard Alternate that has been selected manually.
What engine should be started first when using a ground air source? And what is the minimum bleed duct pressure psi required for a cross bleed start?
- Engine #1
- 30psi
Maximum lateral offset distance?
99nm.
What are the fuel tank capacities?
No.1 = 3,915kg
No.2 = 3,915kg
Centre = 13,066kg
What is the minimum acceleration height during a missed approach?
1000ft HAA.
What are the RVSM altimetry accuracy requirements?
- 50ft between Captain and FO
- 75ft between Captain or FO and Field Elevation
- 200ft inflight difference between Captain and FO
What speed does the MCP display at the end of a go-around procedure?
Vref40+70kts at MLW
What are the MEL repair intervals?
Category A = 0 days
Category B = 3 days
Category C = 10 days
Category D = 120 days
What is the minimum autopilot engagement height?
400ft AGL.
What should the bank angle be limited to when carrying out a turn on the CDP?
15 degrees.
If you have a loss of hydraulic system A or B; When does automatic operation of the standby hydraulic system activate?
- Airborne or faster than 60kts on the ground.
- Flaps extended.
When should an RA not be followed?
When a descent is commanded below 1,000ft AGL.
How long do you have to initiate the required RA pitch change? And for any subsequent RAs?
5 seconds and 2.5 seconds.
What warning systems override TCAS alerts?
Windshear and GPWS.
Below what speed will RTO auto brakes not engage?
90kts.
What are the 3 requirements for VNAV to be armed on the ground?
- A valid flight plan is entered.
- Performance data entered and executed.
- Both FD switches on.
What does pulling the fire switch do?
- Arms the squibs.
- Closes fuel, hydraulic and bleed air valves.
- Disables thrust reverser.
- Deactivates engine driven hydraulics low pressure light.
- Trips generator control relay and breaker.
What speed does the FD command you to fly during a normal takeoff?
V2 + 20kt.
What are the recommended temporary holding speeds if no speed is available from the FMC?
- Flaps UP manoeuvre speed.
- Vref40 + 100 when above FL250.
What does a Navigation System Display (NSD) consist of?
- MCDU
- FMC
- PFD & ND
- F/D
When does On Approach logic commence?
Within 2NM of first approach waypoint
OR
Within 2000ft of aerodrome elevation
What does ‘On Approach’ logic mean?
- Alerting levels change (0.3nm and 125ft)
- Fly away logic is enabled
- Level flight is commanded when 200ft below path
When can LNAV be engaged following a go-around?
400ft Radio Altitude.
At what speed does the autothrottle go into THR HOLD?
84kts
