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1
Q

What altitude does “sterile” cockpit begin and end?

A

10,000 feet Above Field Elevation

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2
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Alpha Protection

A

α Prot
Bank limit 45 ̊
A /P disconnect
Speed brakes retract
AOA instead of load
Pitch up trim inhibit

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3
Q

List the memory items for EMERGENCY DESCENT

A

CREW oxygen masks………………………..USE
SIGNS……………………………………………….ON
EMER DESCENT…………………………………………INITIATE
THR LEVERS……………………………………..IDLE
SPD BRK……………………………………………FULL

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4
Q

OEBs:
a. When are you required to review the OEBs?
b. Where are they found?

A

Before each flight

Where are they found? __QRH and VOL 2 (QRH’s are ship specific)

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5
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When are autobrakes required (if available)?

A

On all Cat III approaches

If runway 8000 feet then medium or low auto rakes

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6
Q

List memory items for STALL WARNING AT LIFTOFF.

A

THRUST ……………………………………………………..TOGA
PITCH ATTITUDE …………………………………………15o
BANK ………………………………………………………….WINGS LEVEL

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7
Q

What are you required to check for the response to “Flight Instruments” on the
checklist?

A

V1 speed blue, V2 speed magenta, 1FD2 white

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8
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  1. As Captain, you are on a CAT IIIB approach. What must be displayed on the FMA prior to the landing call?
A

Cat III DUAL. must be displayed

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9
Q

Define a narrow runway:

A

Less than 150 feet wide (45M)

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10
Q

List 3 of the 7 ECAM WARNING that are NOT inhibited during takeoff.

A

1) APU FIRE
2) ENG 1(2) FIRE
3) DUAL INPUT
4) L + R ELEV FAULT
5) L(R) SIDESTICK FAULT
6) FLight warning computer (FWC) 1 + 2 FAULT
7) ENG DUAL FAILURE

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11
Q

Is a log book entry required or any action required for APU “LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM”
advisory displayed?

A

No contact MX for status

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12
Q

When can the flight control check be accomplished?

A

After second engine start

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13
Q

Name 3 of the conditions for using reduced thrust takeoffs.

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a. Aircraft meets all performance requirements at planned TO weight
b. Must not exceed 25%reduction of full rated TO thrust
c. Assumed temp must not be lower than flat rate temp/actual OAT
d. Allowed for any inoperative item as long it meets performance for the assumed
temp
e. Prohibited on slippery or contaminated runways
f. Prohibited when windshear is reported or known
g. Special Departure Procedure does NOT specify full thrust for TO

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14
Q

Max speed at which gear may be retracted:
Extending:
Extended:

A

Retracted 220 KTS
Extending 250 KTS
Extended 280 KTS

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15
Q

What do you use for the min O2 for 2/3/4 crewmembers?
a. (AC 201-219, 228-232, and 902-953):
b. (AC 954,220,221,223,227, and all A321):

A

600/800/1000

800/1100/1400

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16
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Taxi Speed A320/A321: When the taxi weight is higher than ____LBS do not
exceed a taxi speed of ____KTS during a turn.

A

Taxi Speed A320/A321: When the taxi weight is higher than __167,550__LBS do not
exceed a taxi speed of __20__KTS during a turn.

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17
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List the memory items for UNRELIABLE SPEED INDICATION/ADR CHECK PROC

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AP/FD …………………………………………………………OFF A/THR ……………………………………………………….. OFF THRUST/PITCH
Below THR RED ALT …………………………………….15 degrees/TOGA Above THR RED ALT and BELOW FL 100……….10 degrees/CL Above THR RED ALT and Above FL 100…………5 degrees/CL
FLAPS…………………………………………………………. MAINTAIN CURRENT CONFIG FLAPS (if CONF FULL)…………………………………..SELECT CONF 3 AND MAINTAIN SPEEDBRAKES …………………………………………….CHECK RETRACTED
L/G ……………………………………………………………..UP

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18
Q

Severe Turbulence Air Penetration speed at FL 210

A

275 KTS

19
Q

Can you takeoff with one outer tank empty and the other full (A319 & A320)?

A

Yes

20
Q

Min altitude for A/P engaged on non-autoland ILS approach with CAT 1 displayed on FMA

A

160 feet

21
Q

When is a DDA used?

A

_Non-precision to applicable MDA

22
Q

Max tailwind for landing:

A

10 KTS ( applicable for all our aircraft)

23
Q

List memory items for STALL RECOVERY.

A

NOSE DOWN PITCH CONTROL ………..APPLY
BANK ………………………………………………WINGS LEVEL
THRUST …………………………………………..INCREASE SMOOTHLY AS NEEDED
SPEEDBRAKES ………………………………….CHECK RETRACTED
FLIGHT PATH……………………………………RECOVER SMOOTHLY
… IF BELOW 20,000
o FLAP 1 ……………………………SELECT

24
Q

During Takeoff and Go-Around, when is the 10 min and 950 degree C time limit
authorized?

A

If engine failure. Single engine operating

25
Q

FAC Functions

A

High Speed Prot Bank 40 ̊
A/P disconnect Seeks wings level Nose up movement

26
Q

After Takeoff or Go-Around, what is the min altitude and display required prior to
engaging the A/P?

A

__100 ft provided SRS is displayed on FMA

27
Q

Max positive differential pressure:

A

9.0

28
Q

When can the TO brief be conducted?

A

Any appropriate time during outbound taxi

29
Q

List the memory items for LOSS OF BRAKING

A

REV……………………………………………………………. MAX BRAKE PEDALS…………………………………………… RELEASE A/SKID & N/W STRG…………………………………… OFF BRAKE PEDALS…………………………………………….PRESS
MAX BRK PR………………………………………………..1000psi
PARKING BRAKE…………………………………………. SHORT AND SUCCESSIVE APPLICATIONS

30
Q

Max altitude for APU start:

A

39,000 feet

31
Q

G load limits for clean configuration:

A

-1.0 to +2.5

32
Q

Max tailwind for takeoff (A319 /A320):

A

15 kts

33
Q

Max takeoff tailwind for A321:

A

10 kts

34
Q

Max Vmo/Mmo:

A

Vmo 350 KTS

Mmo .82M

35
Q

Minimum runway length and width

A

5000’ long by 100’ (30m) wide

36
Q

When can you call for the “TO to the Line” checklist?

A

_Must not be called for and may
not be accomplished before the second engine start has been completed

37
Q

SEC Functions

A

Pitch
Abnormal Attitudes Roll
Speed Brakes Spoilers

38
Q

ELAC Functions

A

Pitch
Abnormal Attitudes Roll
Aileron Droop
Autopilot Acquisition Activates the Protections

39
Q

Crosswind limit for wet narrow runway:

A

__33 kt (gust included)__

40
Q

What is the max fuel imbalance for inner tanks (A319 & A320)?
A321 wing tank imbalance?

A 
1100 lbs (inner tanks on A319/320)
880 lbs (wing tanks on A321)
41
Q

How do you confirm the altitude if you are a STAR with a descent via to 11,000 and have a constraint on the PFD of 13,500?

A

Announce the clearance altitude and note the constraint on the PFD

42
Q

List memory items for WINDSHEAR AHEAD

A

When airborne:
THR LEVERS …………………..TOGA AP (if engaged)……………… KEEP ON SRS ORDERS………………….. FOLLOW
If during Landing:
o GO AROUND……….PERFORM
o THR LEVERS………..TOGA
o ANNOUNCE………..”GO AROUND FLAPS”
o FLAPS …………………RETRACT ONE STEP
o L/G UP………………..SELECT

43
Q

In cruise flight, when is a crosscheck of the altimeters required?

A

At first level off in RVSM airspace and every hour thereafter

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