Upgrade Knowledge Prep - Miscellaneous, Emergency

Question 1

When would a turn start for a 90° intercept? (SOPM 04-11.27)

Answer 1

• Multiply GS by 1%

* Begin turn to intercept when reaching this distance in NM

Question 2

How are EGPWS warnings corrected while Enroute or on Initial Approach? Final Approach VMC and IMC? (SOPM 04-11.29)

Answer 2

• Unless verified to be erroneous, EGPWS aural warnings must be corrected as follows:
• Enroute or Initial Approach:
o Climb immediately until warning is canceled and terrain separation is achieved. • Final Approach VMC:
o Correct vertical path to cancel warning immediately, or perform EGPWS/CFIT Escape Maneuver
• Final Approach IMC:
o Above 500 ft AGL: Correct vertical path to cancel warning immediately, or
perform EGPWS/CFIT Escape Maneuver
o Immediately initiate EGPWS/CFIT Escape Maneuver

Question 3

When is IRTL prohibited? What additional conditions would restrict use of IRTL? (SOPM 04-12.10)

Answer 3

• Wet or contaminated runways or when a runway RCC is 5 or less
• Overweight landings
• Any tailwind component exists
• Braking action is report or suspected to be less than GOOD
• Aborted/rejected takeoff
• With a deferral or abnormality that may affect landing distance (anti-skid, spoiler caution
message, etc.)
• With a displaced threshold or during construction, when less than 7,500 ft. of runway is
available
• ACARS or dispatch release landing distance data exceed 7,500 ft without reverser credit
• Additional conditions to be considered (do not restrict the use of IRTL)
o When excessive BTMS temperatures may be encountered (ex: short stage
lengths)
o High altitude airport with high ambient temperatures o Landing traffic close in trail
o LAHSO operations

Question 4

What is the required weather to accept a LAHSO clearance? (SOPM 04-12.11)

Answer 4

• Weather minimums can be no lower than 1,000 ft ceilings and 3 miles visibility (with a PAPI or VASI available and working), otherwise its 1,500 ft ceilings and 5 miles visibility

Question 5

At touchdown, what is the maximum rate of descent for an overweight landing? (SOPM 04-12.15)

Answer 5

• < 360 fpm

Question 6

How will the captain configure the lights after landing? (SOPM 04-13.4)

Answer 6

• LANDING LTS – AS REQUIRED
• TAXI / RECOG – AS REQUIRED
• STROBE – OFF
• WING INSP – OFF

Question 7

When will the captain check the oil quantity? What is the procedure? (SOPM 04-14.14)

Answer 7

• The CP performs an engine oil quantity check between THREE MINUTES AND TWO HOURS after every engine shutdown using the following procedure:
o ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP / START – SELECT / START o Check:
§ STOP half of START / STOP switch/light remains illuminated indicating a successful test
§ Illumination of a FAIL or REFILL light requires coordination to have Maintenance refill the oil
o ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP / START – DESELECT / EXTINGUISH

Question 8

When can the post-flight external inspection be waived? (SOPM 04-01.3)

Answer 8

• An inbound (terminating) crew may waive a post flight external inspection under the following conditions:
o The outbound crew must be at the aircraft prior to the inbound crew commencing the Terminating Checklist
o The aircraft must remain powered
o The outbound crew must perform an external preflight inspection
o The inbound crew is responsible for resolving all known discrepancies prior to
leaving the aircraft