Standard Operating Procedures - PRO-NOR-SOP-09 After Start Flashcards
75- What are the Precautions to be Taken After an ENG Shutdown Greater than 2H?
PRO-NOR-SOP-09 P1
- Operate the Engine at Idle for at least 5 Min
before High Power (Taxi Time at Idle can be Included)
- The Last Engine Started must run for at least 2 Min
before TakeOff Initiation (If ENG Shutdown < 2H).
76- What is specific about A320 with Engine Start v/s Centre Tank Pumps?
PRO-NOR-SOP-09 P1
- The Last Engine Started must run for at least 2 min
before TakeOff Initiation
- This ensure the Centre Tank Pumps Test is Completed,
since TakeOff on Centre Tank is Prohibited.
77- What are the Conditions Associated to an Ice Shedding Procedure?
PRO-NOR-SOP-09 P2
During Ground Operations, when in Icing Conditions:
- The OAT is ≤ +3° C
- Or significant Engine Vibration Occurs.
78- How to Perform an Ice Shedding Procedure?
PRO-NOR-SOP-09 P2
- Accelerate the Engines to Minimum 50% N1 Briefly
at Intervals Not Greater than 15 Min
- It should also be Performed Just Before TakeOff, with
particular Attention to the Engine Parameters
(including vibration indications) to ensure Normal
Engine Operation (Call ENG Page on the Lower ECAM)
- Advise ATC of the Runup Requirement when reporting
‘Ready’ for Departure
- After TakeOff Clearance Received, adjust to TakeOff
Thrust on Completion of the Ice Shedding Procedure
(No Need to Bring it Back to Idle before Setting T/O THR)
79- What to do IF the ENG ANTI-ICE is Selected ON and the Valve(s) do NOT Open?
PRO-NOR-SOP-09 P2
- Increase Power on the Engine by about 5% N2
- When the Valves Open, Retard the Thrust Levers to IDLE.
80- What are the precautions IF Taxiing in Icing Conditions with Rain, Slush or Snow?
PRO-NOR-SOP-09 P3
- Maintain the Flaps Retracted until the Aircraft reaches the
Holding Point of the TakeOff Runway.
- This action is to Prevent Contamination of the Slats/Flaps
Mechanism.
