VNA Normal Procedure Flashcards
Is APU used after landing for parking?
Yes
When will APU start before reaching parking position?
2 min
What is “standard T/O procedure”?
Packs OFF, no noise abatement procedure, radar ON, no anti ice
Why should you manual tune the radio nav?
- Tracking one engine out procedure
- Tracking SID
- Preparation for immediate return/diversion.
When should you do “ECAM ACTION” after failure after V1?
Abv 400ft
When can’t you start engines during pushback?
Pushback area is slippery (rain,snow,..)
What is not allowed while starting engine during pushback?
Crossbleed engine start
Min RVR for taxi
75m
Max taxi speed
- Straight line: 30kt, ≤20kt in rain/snowing/icing condition
- LVO: 10kt
- On RWY: 40kt
- During sharp turn (≥90⁰): ≤10kt
Can F/O taxi when Cap is incapacity?
F/O can vacate the RWY, stop the A/C then request the A/C to be towed to the parking bay.
During LVO can procedure be done while A/C is moving?
No, both pilot must looking outside while taxing, procedure only be done while a/c is stationary
When will turn aft T/O is allowed?
abv 500ft
When should crew wear oxygen mask with diluter demand?
Whenever cabin alt exceed 10000ft for period in excess of 30 min or whenever cabin alt exceed 13000f
When should you prepare for approach?
at least 15 min before descend
What is “standard arrival procedure” ?
Landing with no nosie abatement procedure, radar ON, no anti ice
When will approach is consider stabilised?
- In correct flight path
- Only small change to maintain flight path
- Vref < A/C speed < Vapp+10kt
- In correct landing config
- V/S < 1000ft/min
- Appropriate power setting
- All briefings and checklists are complete
Rate of descend at low height ?
- <3000ft/min if within 3000ft of terrain
- <2000ft/min if within 2000ft of terrain
- <1000ft/min if within 1000ft airport elevation
Requirement to maintain CAT II/III?
At least 3 auto-land with CAT II/III, include 1 auto-land in real a/c, are required every 06 months.
When LVO is applied?
When RVR < 550m or when RVR/ceiling < 800m/200ft
When can you use FINAL APP function?
- For RNAV
0.1⁰ of diff btw MCDU and chart for vertical path
1⁰ of diff btw MCDU and chart for lateral track - For VOR
3⁰ of diff btw MCDU and chart for lateral track
What is “decelerated approach”?
Approach where A/C being in CONFIG 1 and at S speed at FDP, then in Landing CONFIG at Vapp when reaching 1000ft.
What is “early stabilize approach”?
Approach where A/C in Landing CONFIG and Vapp at FDP. (This technique is prefer when doing non-presision)
What is standard thrust reduction and acceleration alt for go around?
1500FT AGL
What is acceleration height after engine failure during take off?
1000FT AGL
When will you only retract to flap 1 after landing?
When OAT>30⁰C
Due to malfunction of bleed leak detection system
Aircraft’s autoland validity
When must pilot perorm an autoland ?
When autoland validity is due within 7 consecutive days
What is standard RMPs setting?
- VHF 1 is for designated ATC frequency
- VHF 2 is for 121.5Mhz, Company frequency or ATIS
Can you disengage autothrust during normal operation?
No, A/THR must be use in all phase of flights if it is available and applicable
When will you perform fuel check during flight?
Every 30 min
Speed limit in Viet Nam air space?
- 250 kt if < 10000FT
- 210kt in hold
- 180kt in aerodrome traffic area
When will single engine taxi out is not applicable?
- Malfunction of
- Engine
- Braking sys
- Hydraulic sys
- NWS
- Elec sys
- Adverse Wx
- Retriction of airport
- Actual Taxi Weigh > MLW
- Taxi route restric a/c performance
- LVO
While starting the APU during refuel or defuel, what should you do after APU failed to start or auto shut down?
Do not start the APU
What would you do if a fuel spill occurs during APU starting?
Perform normal APU shut down.
What should be keep in mind when turn on APU bleed?
Make sure LP or HP is not connect
On ground
What should be done if flight control surface position dissagree with control handle position?
Check with ground staff before applying hydraulic power?
What should be kept in mind when set PARKING BRAKE on?
Check no brake temp abv 500⁰C (only apply if operationally necessary)
What emergency equipments are required in cockit?
- Life vest
- Torch (Flashlight)
- Fire extinguisher
- Axe/Fire glove/Smoke hood
- Excaped Rope
When will you start 3 min cooling period for engine before shut down?
- If idle reverse thrust is used for land, then time start at retard.
- If max reverse is use during land then time start when thrust is reduce to reverse idle.
Who will responsible for MCDU below 10000ft?
PM
When can APU start at departure airport?
15 min before push back or start
When will GO AROUND thrust set but GO AROUND mode not engage?
When flap 0
When must you use headsets ?
- During high workload
- From engine start until 20000ft or top of climb whichever lower
- From 20000ft or top of descent whichever lower until engines stop
What is the configuration of cockpit loudspeakers ?
Must always be at 1 o’clock position
What are company frequencies ?
- 129.7 HAN/SGN ASOC
- 129.2 DAD ASOC
What call sign should be use when communicate through company frequencies ?
-For operational support use “HAN/SGN/DAD DISPATCH”
-For technical support use “HAN/SGN/DAD VAECO”
What is the position of ALT outer knob ?
ALT outer knob must be set to the 100 position after each use
What is sterile cockpit rule ?
Below 10000ft or in high workload, any conversations and activities that are not essential should be avoided.
What must pilot do when one of the pilot leave the cockpit during cruise ?
Full harness must be worn by the pilot in controll
Head set on
When must captain be PF ?
- X wind ≥ 15kt
- Gusting > 10kt
- Tail wind > 10kt or ≥ 5kt + RA
- Day: Vis ≤ 3000m + TSRA + X wind ≥ 10kt
- Night: Vis ≤ 1500m + -RA
- After first go around
When must flight crew cancel approach or reject landing ?
- Day: Vis/RVR ≤ 1500m + TSRA + X wind ≥ 10kt
- Night: Vis/RVR ≤ 1500m + TSRA
- Ceiling/Vis/RVR below minimum
- Vis ≤ min+100m or RVR ≤ min + 300m accompanied with unfavorable meteo condition
- X wind ≥ 15kt with gust + unfavorable meteo condition
When must a Diversion be performed ?
After two missed approach
What is the meaning of term “ Fuel Alternate” and “Commercial Alternate” ?
- Fuel Alternate: closest alternate which diversion risk is low, allow reducing fuel carriage
- Commercial Alternate: most suitable airport for Company when diversion risk is high
When is Single engine taxi out procedure applicable ?
- Auto start with APU bleed
- Long taxi time
What is aircraft deceleration rate in level flight ?
- With approach flap:10-15 kt per nm
- With landing gear and flap full: 20-30kt per nm
What is a/c deceleration rate on 3 degree glide path ?
- In clean config or Flap 1: no deceleration
- With landing gear and flap: 10-20kt per nm
What to do when wheel chock is not in position?
Check that parking brake is set with sufficient accumulator press
What to do when landing grear door is open?
Do not pressurize hydraulic system until obtain clearance from ground personel
What should be kept in mind when start APU with only batteries?
APU need to be start within 30 min since BAT in AUTO position ( as after 35 min batteries charge is less than 25% of max capacity)
What may occur if you hold APU fire test pb over 3s?
APU may auto shut down and discharge the APU fire extinguisher bottle
When should you do full IR ailgnment?
- First flight of the day
- Change crew
- Location btw latitude 2 north and 2 south
- GPS not avail and NAV aid is poor on expected route
- GPS not avail and flight time more than 3 hour
Can you chose an alternate with RNP approach?
No
What can be modifed in RNP procedure in FMGS ?
Only speed constrain
When can you arm APPR for ILS approach ?
- Clear for approach
- On the intercept trajectory for final approach course
- LOC deviation is available
When can you arm approach for FINAL APP ?
- When clear for approach
- When TO waypoint is FDP
While doing TRK/FPA for VOR approach, when can you pull FPA knob ?
When VOR deviation is less than 1 dot
What is RNP approach accuracy requirement in MCDU ?
0.3 NM after FAF
What value of DA/MDA be insert in MCDU when doing RNAV approach ?
- Insert DA for LNAV/VNAV
- Insert MDA + 50ft for LNAV
When must final approach course be intercept during RNAV approach ?
No later than 2NM from FAF
If you decide to use FPV for RNP/VOR approach, When will you select TRK/FPA during RNAV/VOR approach ?
After IAF
What should be check before FAF when doing RNAV approach ?
Altimeter setting. Max allow is 100ft btw both altimeters.
Deviation call out:
G/S
LOC
VDEV
X TRK
VOR
- G/S: 1/2 dot
- LOC: 1/2 dot
- VDEV: 1/2 dot
- X TRK: 0.1 NM
- VOR: 1/2 dot
What must pilot do when reaching MDA during approach with FPV ?
(using FPA)
- FD off
- AP off
- Set RWY track
When must you GO AROUND during RNAV approach ?
- GPS primary lost on both NDs
- XTK > 0.3 NM
- NAV FM/GPS POS DISAGREE on ECAM
- NAV ACCUR DOWNGRAD on both FMGS
- VDEV > 3/4 dot
- Loss of minimum required equipment
How many way can you check RAIM ?
- On MCDU
- NOTAM ( TSO-C129 for A321)
For CEO aircraft, when have OEI can you perform RNAV approach with FINAL APP ?
Yes, only manual fly with FD, autopilot is not permitted
What is PBN concept ?
Required navigation accuracy level is the max lateral distance from the track centre line that a/c may deviate for 95% of flight time.
EXP: Oceanic area-RNAV 10
Continental-RNAV 5
What is DH base on ?
RA
For RWY width < 45m, max Xwind component limit will be further reduced by how much ?
5kt
What is max Xwind component when a/c stopping capability degraded (ground spoiler and/or one brake inoperative) ?
20kt
What are the task of CM1 and CM2 when doing evacuation checklist ?
- CM1 initiate the checklist
- CM2 read and do
What should be brief to observer on flight deck ?
safety, security, communication, and evacuation procedure
Whose responsibility is when concerning FCU during taxi ?
CM2
If CM2 take off, and there is a malfunction after V1, when can CM1 take over ?
Should be after gear up
What is “ Minimising the effect of hydroplaning in TSRA” technique ?
- Firm touchdown
- Do not use NWS abv taxi speed
- If differential braking is necessary, apply on required side, release on the other side
Which tail wind level inhibit NEO a/c from decerleration approach strategy ?
> 10kt
What to do when fuel is insufficient ?
- Fly at Max Range Speed/Cost index minimum
- Obtain more direct route
- Fly closer to optimum level
- Land at closer suitable aerodrome for refuel
When can PIC declare fuel emergency ?
When predicted fuel upon landing is less than final reserve
How could you check the FMS position ?
Check radio aids and CFP
When tankering, what is the max fuel allowed ?
MLW-300kg
When decide to take more or less than takering fuel, who should you reported to ?
Dispatch
When should you consider landing flap 3 ?
When high reverse, high braking are not required, RWY is long and RWY occupation time is not limited
When can you start Eng2 while doing one engine taxi out procedure ?
Only when on straight line and work load permits
When can you shut down eng while doing one engine taxi in procedure ?
Only at or below taxi speed and on straight line after coolling period (3min)
Can you taxi and make announcement at the same time ?
No
Which language must be use when making announcement ?
English and Vietnamese (if there is a Vietnamese pilot in crew composition)
What is the different btw RNAV and RNP ?
RNP require a/c sys monitors nav performance and alerts crew if requested nav performance is no more achieved
When can you start APU at departure airport ?
15 min before pushback/start
Which CLB/DES speed must be follow ?
- CLB:250/300/0.78
- DES:0.78/300/250
What should you do when managed speed are higher than 250kt during climb, at below 10000ft ?
Insert 250kt into CLB page in MCDU
What is max V/S in RVSM airspace ?
1000ft/min
If have A/C around to avoid TCAS alert
When must you decrease V/S to below 1000ft/min ?
When in RVSM or within 1000ft before cleared level
To avoid TCAS caution
When should pilot select new cycle as active database ?
On the first day of new cycle database