Vortex SOPs Flashcards
Maximums approved pax seat configuration
19 plus 3 excess passengers, other small children or infants.
Allowable crew configuration
Min of 1 pilot for freight or up to 15 pax
2 pilots required otherwise
MRW
MTOW
MLW
MZFW
MRW. 7580 kg
MTOW. 7530 kg
MLW. 7303 kg
MZFW. 6804 kg
Company cruise ITT limit
720 degrees
Company Oxygen required for dispatch
Pax. 800 psi
Freight. 600 psi
Crosswind limit
25 kts
Usable fuel
VAQ. 4497 lbs
FWA. 2865 lbs
Fuel Planning
Block Variable reserve Holding at 5000 Holding at 10000 Taxi. Fixed reserve
Instrument approach from overhead.
Instrument approach enroute
Block. 800 lbs / hour
Variable reserve. 10%
Holding at 5000. 650 lbs / hr at 160 kts
Holding at 10000. 600 lbs / hr at 160 kts
Taxi. 110 lbs
Fixed reserve. 350 lbs
Instrument approach from overhead. 100 lbs
Instrument approach enroute. 75 lbs
How much do you need to add as contingency fuel to allow for depressurised cruise at 10,000
6%
Using long range cruise at 1550 rpm
One engine cruise speed and fuel flow
180 kts at 500 lbs/hr
At what weight of cargo do you need the tail stand in
310kg
What do you set the ASI bugs for takeoff and landing
Takeoff.
Bug 1. V1
Bug 2. V2
Landing
Bug 1. Vref
Bug 2. 125. (Blue line)
Use of Radar Alt for….
Precision approach
Non precision approach
Visual approach
For departure
Precision approach Height above threshold
Non precision approach. Minimum circling height.
Visual approach. 300’
For departure. 300’
Assigned Altitude Indicator usage
On climb
Top of Descent.
During approach.
If missed approach is likely.
On climb. CTA limit until a clearance
Top of Descent. Cleared level or LSALT
During approach. Subsequent lsalt
If missed approach is likely. MA altitude
When starting a hot engine, what is the max ITT you can open the condition lever
200 degrees
TOSB minimum
Runway Takeoff weight Flap configuration for takeoff Departure procedure V speeds and speed bugs set Departure weather. Action with a failure
If a crew composition is the same as a previous sector, an abbreviated TOSB can be used.
What must be included.
TOLD ASI bugs Configuration Weather Departure details. Emergency landing aerodrome
Example TOSB
Takeoff is from runway ___, zero/takeoff flap
The departure procedure is ________
Any abnormalities below 80kts I will abort.
Above 80kts, it will be the PICs decision to abort, only for engine failure, engine Fire, airframe damage for loss of control.
After V1, I will continue to acceleration altitude, conducting Phase 1s and clean up the aircraft.
Climb to LSALT of _______, confirm Phase 1s and conduct Phase 2s.
Airspeed are _____ and _____ and bugs are set.
Threats are _____
Questions ??
What height do you set climb power
1500’
Normal Climb Power
3000 ft/lbs
1550 RPM
Max ITT. 750
Normal ITT. 720
Max Cruise Power below 10,000’
1000 lbs/hr
Approach brief
When must it be done by and what must it include
Before 25nm
The following must be addressed with reference to the TOLD.
Landing weight LSALT Aerodrome elevation Vref and missed approach speed Weather and QBH Approach type, circuit entry and landing runway
If an instrument approach is anticipated
Approach to be done Approach entry/holding pattern Approach courses Limiting and check altitudes Minimum altitude and visibility Straight in/circling procedure Significant terrain Missed approach procedure Continuance after missed approach
Holding fuel flow and speed
Holding should be done at 600 lbs/hr at 160kts
Can be reduced to 140 when not in icing conditions
Approach confit should be done prior to the IAF.
The approach configuration is
Flaps _______
IAS. _____ (initial and intermediate)
Minimum IAS. ____
On Final. Vref + ____ + gust factor.
On final 300’ Vref + _____
Flaps. Approach
IAS. 160
Min IAS. 130
On Final. Vref + 10kts + gust factor
On final 300’, Vref + gust factor
How much do you add for PEC
4 feet
Configuration by the FAF
Max 130kts Gear down Flaps landing. Vref + 10 + gust factor Min speed. Vref
Circling configuration
Flaps should be left in approach
Max speed of 130kts
Once visual
Gear down
Flaps landing
Vref + 10 + gust factor
Min speed. Vref
Turbulence penetration speed
170 kts
Min speed in icing
Max recommended speed in icing
160kts min
223kts max
