Upgrade Knowledge Prep - Ground and Takeoff

Question 1

When is the Originating Check required to be accomplished? (SOPM 04-01.2)

Answer 1

• Accepting an aircraft,
• Aircraft was left unattended by the flight deck crew,
• Aircraft was completely powered down.

Question 2

During the Safety Check flow, after a crew swap where the aircraft remains powered, are you required to reset the hydraulic pumps to the OFF position? (SOPM 04-01.8)

Answer 2

• No
• Hydraulic pump 3A is off because of shutdown check.
• Rest of the pumps are set to Auto in order to provide brake accumulator pressure

Question 3

When is the minimum oxygen pressure level required to be at or above 1650 psi? (SOPM 04-01.58)

Answer 3

• The minimum is 1650 psi for dispatch from the United States to an international destination.

Question 4

During the Originating Check, the captain can select the windshield heat to OFF above what temperature? (SOPM 04-01.58)

Answer 4

When ambient temperatures are above 30°C. The selection of windshield heat to LOW may be delayed until the After Takeoff Check.

Question 5

What is the procedure when a CARGO OVHT caution message is displayed during the preflight phase? Prior to takeoff? In flight? (SOPM 04-02.13)

Answer 5

• During the preflight stage, keep the CARGO Switch in the COND AIR position.
• Just prior to takeoff, move the CARGO Switch from COND AIR to FAN. Ensure the
CARGO OVHT caution message extinguishes. Approximately 30 minutes after takeoff, return the CARGO Switch to the COND AIR position. When the CARGO OVHT caution illuminates, comply with the QRH procedures.

Question 6

Are you prohibited from carrying animals in the cargo bin with a CARGO OVHT message? (SOPM 04-02.13)

Answer 6

• No.

Question 7

11. When are you required to calculate the fuel load using FliteView – Manifest? (SOPM 04-02.13)

Answer 7

• When there is fuel in the center tank and the two main tanks are not full, the allowable fuel load must be calculated using the manifest application in FlightView.

Question 8

The APU must be started how many minutes prior to pushback? (SOPM 04-16.5)

Answer 8

• The APU start is delayed until 10 minutes prior to pushback, unless required for AC power or for passenger comfort.

Question 9

Prior to closing the MCD, what must the crew check? (SOPM 04-03.6)

Answer 9

• When ground air condition was being used, ensure low-pressure air has been disconnected.

Question 10

Before the first flight of the day, prior to starting a cold soaked engine, what is required? (SOPM 04-03.16)

Answer 10

Prior to starting, the engines must be motored for 60 seconds and fan rotation verified before the engine start is initiated.
- Cold soaked: Aircraft has been parked in -30°C or colder for more than 8 hours.

Question 11

Prior to departure in a cold soaked airplane, the thrust reverser deploy and stow cycles must be less than how many seconds in the CRJ 200? (SOPM 04-03.16)

Answer 11

• CRJ200: Below 5 seconds

* CRJ7/900: Below 2 seconds

Question 12

Where is the CRJ 200 cross bleed engine start procedure located? How is it accomplished?

Answer 12

(QRH SUPP 2-1)

• The procedure is located in QRH Volume 1 Engine Start – Cross Bleed o APU LCV: Close,
o 10th Stage Bleed Valve (on operating engine): OPEN,
o ECS Page: Select and Monitor,
o Thrust Lever (for operating engine): Advance as required to achieve a minimum
of 60 PSI bleed air pressure (approx. 85% N2),
o LorRENG–Start
o If thrust lever was advanced to achieve 60 psi, reduce to idle after starter cutout

Question 13

When is a two-engine taxi required? (SOPM 04-04.1)

Answer 13

• Conducting FFOD checks
• Operating on a contaminated or congested ramp or taxiway(s)
• Short taxi out (<5 min)
• Captain’s discretion

Question 14

When is cowl anti-ice required for taxi? (SOPM 04-04.18)

Answer 14

• When OAT is ≤ 10°C and:
o Visible moisture is present, or
o Visibility is ≤ 1mile, or
o When operating on surfaces where ice, snow, standing water, or slush is present.

Question 15

When is wing anti-ice required for taxi? How many minutes prior to takeoff must they be selected on? (SOPM 04-04.18)

Answer 15

• In the CRJ200:
o When OAT ≤ 5° C, with or without visible moisture, and
o Aircraft has not been anti-iced with Type II or IV fluid
o After second engine start and at least two minutes prior to takeoff

Question 16

Is takeoff permitted with a BTMS indication of 6? With BTMS indication ≥ 7? (SOPM 04-06.7)

Answer 16

• BTMS indication of 6: Refer to QRH Vol. 1

* BTMS indication ≥ 7: Takeoff is PROHIBITED

Question 17

At what speed is full maneuvering capability achieved with flaps extended to 8 or 20? With flaps retracted? (SOPM 04-07.5)

Answer 17

• Takeoff Flap Setting: Full maneuvering capability is offered at V2+20
• Flaps Retracted: Full maneuvering capability is offered at VFTO

Question 18

When is cowl anti-ice required for takeoff? (SOPM 04-07.7)

Answer 18

• OAT≤10°C

o Visible moisture (visibility ≤ 1SM or any precipitation), or o Runway is contaminated

Question 19

When are wing and cowl anti-ice required for takeoff? (SOPM 04-07.10)

Answer 19

• OAT≤5°C
o Visible moisture in any form, including any precipitation, fog, mist, or clouds
<400 feet AGL, or
o Runway is wet or contaminated

Question 20

After having been anti-iced with type II or IV, when would the wing anti-ice be selected on? (SOPM 04-07.11)

Answer 20

• Just prior to takeoff (Just before entering the runway)

Question 21

When is reduced thrust prohibited for takeoff? (SOPM 04-07.12)

Answer 21

• Cowl and/or wing anti-ice is selected ON,
• The runway is contaminated,
• Tailwind components in excess of 5kts,
• Windshear warnings are forecasted or reported,
• Anti-skid is inoperative,
• Takeoff behind a heavy or larger,
• Flaps 8 takeoff (CRJ200 only).