Weather

Question 1

Under which weather conditions is takeoff prohibited?

Answer 1

Moderate freezing rain
Heavy freezing rain
Heavy snow pellets/small hail
Hail
Heavy ice pellets
Moderate ice pellets mixed with any other precipitation type (some exceptions)
Light ice pellets at certain temperatures mixed with other precipitation

Question 2

Difference between Holdover Time and Allowance Time

Answer 2

A wing check may not be used to extend the allowance time

Question 3

Holdover/Allowance Time adjustment for extended slats/flaps?

Answer 3

Must reduce holdover/allowance time by 24% if deiced with flaps extended.

Question 4

When must a wing check be performed?

Answer 4

Nose check is unsatisfactory

Holdover time is exceeded or does not exist for precip type

Question 5

What are the three methods of determining holdover/allowance times, and in which priority?

Answer 5

e-HOT iPad App

ACARS AH function

e-HOT iPad app w/o connectivity

Question 6

What is LWE?

What is preferred, LWE or METAR report?

Answer 6

Liquid Water Equivalent

It is preferable to a METAR report