Standard Operating Procedures - PRO-NOR-SOP-16 Descent Preparation

Question 1

112- When are the DSCT and APP Brief to be done?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P1

Answer 1

They should be Completed Before Top of Descent

(On average 40 Min Before ARR works well).

Question 2

113- When can REV IDLE be Selected for LDG on a WET Runway (RWY Surface Condition GOOD)?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P1

Answer 2

• Landing Distance Assessment shall be made with

the following parameters:

* MEDIUM TO POOR Landing Performance (MP)

* NO REV Credit

• The Results of this Computation is Within the LDA

Please Note:

No Indications Given on the Auto Break Settings.

Question 3

114- What are the Risks Associated to an Early CRZ FL in the MCDU (IE: Followed by Step CLB)

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P2

Answer 3

The FMS may have Deleted:

• The Altitude Constraints that are

* ≥ the Present CRZ FL

Or

* ≥ Any Previous Lower CRZ FL in the case of Step Climbs

–> In case or Early Cruise: Check the Constraints on ARR.

Question 4

115- While preparing the MCDU FPLN for ARR,

What in ALL Cases should NOT be Done?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P2

Answer 4

In All Cases:

- Do Not Modify the Final Approach (FAF to the RWY or

Missed Approach Point), Including Altitude Constraints.

Question 5

116- While filling the PERF APP Page on the MCDU, What are the Points to Remember?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P3

Answer 5

1. The Wind Entered should be the Average Wind given by ATC or the ATIS. Do Not enter Gust Values

IE: 150/20-25 –>Insert 150/20

2. If the Tailwind for Landing is >10 kt, CONF FULL is the Recommended Configuration
3. If CONF 3 for Landing on the MCDU PERF APPR page,

Select the GPWS LDG FLAP 3 Pb to ON on the Upper Panel

4. Calculation of VAPP is ALWAYS Based on FLAPS FULL.

Question 6

117- Where to find the Info for the usage of QFE Airports?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P3

PRO-SUP-34

Answer 6

PRO-SUP-34

(Insertion of Approach Minima)

(QNH Use for Aircraft Not Equipped with QFE Option)

PRO-SUP-34 p23.

Question 7

118- What is to be checked after the Activation of the

SEC F-PLN?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P3

Answer 7

• The FPLN is Sequence
• The VAPP is Adequate.

Question 8

119- What is the Recommended Config. If the Forecasted Tailwind at Landing > 10 Kt?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P3

Answer 8

CONF FULL is Recommended.

Question 9

120- When are the ADF Tunes By the System for an NDB Approach?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P4

Answer 9

• Only when the A/C is passing the First Fix of the

Approach.

• It is then Recommended to Manually Tune the ADF

Early (Before Activating the APP Phase).

Question 10

121- What Is to be Noted regarding the Secondary FPLN Prep for APP?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P4

Answer 10

• The SEC F-PLN should be Modified for either

an ALT RWY at Dest, or LDG RWY in Case of Circling

• After the Activation of the SEC F-PLN

* Sequence the Primary

* Check the VAPP (Modify it if Necessary).

Question 11

122- When the PA “CABIN CREW, 30 MINS TO LANDING” shall be made?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P7

Answer 11

• Made by the PF as Part of the Arrival PA
• Alternatively, prior to Descent.

Question 12

123- When TERR ON ND Shall NOT be Used?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P7

Answer 12

If NAV ACCURACY is LOW, do NOT use TERR on ND.

Question 13

124- What are the Repercussions for the use of ENG ANTI ICE during Descent?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P8

Answer 13

• When ENG ANTI ICE is ON, the FADEC Automatically

Controls Continuous Ignition and selects a Higher Idle

Thrust for Protection Against Flame-Out

• The IGNITION Memo appears on the ECAM
• ANTI ICE ON Reduces the Descent Path Angle

due to a Higher ENG Idle

(When the Engines are at Idle more Drag is Required).

Question 14

125- What to do if the Lowest Safe Altitude is Higher than the ATC-Cleared Altitude?

PRO-NOR-SOP-16 P9

Answer 14

• Check with the ATC that this Constraint Applies
• If Confirmed, Set the FCU Altitude to the Safe Altitude,

Until it is Safe to Go to the ATC-Cleared Altitude.