4R

Question 1

Pilot incapacitation actions

Answer 1

Ensure the aircraft is under control, engage autopilot
Declare an emergency
Use the cabin crew if available. When practical try to restrain the pilot, slide seat to full aft. Engage harness lock to restrain pilot

Question 2

To what height is a GS capture from above approved?

Answer 2

Intercepting GS from above is only authorised down to the charted FAF/FAP, GS intercept altitude or to cleared ILS approach intercept altitude.

If the cloudbase and visibility allow terrain separation visually, then intercepting the glideslope from above is permitted down to a minimum height of 1000 ft AFE

Question 3

Recommended actions for glide slope capture from above

Answer 3

Once established on the LOC:

1. Arm APP (terrain protection), ensure GS armed
2. Establish final landing configuration. Set the MCP to FAF/Cleared Alt/1000’+elevation
3. Select VS, rate as required

Question 4

What rate of descent might be required to achieve GS capture from above?

Answer 4

Between 1000 and 1500fpm

Question 5

In VS, at flaps 5 with full speedbrake, what performance can be expected?

Answer 5

1500fpm - speed reduction possible
2000fpm - hold current speed
(FLCH 2200fpm)

Question 6

Is the usage of speedbrakes with flaps greater than 5 recommended?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Why is the usage of FLCH for GS capture from above or after the FAF not recommended?

Answer 7

HOLD mode offers no speed protection in manual flight

Allows excessive rates of descent after the FAF

Question 8

Recommended final configuration schedule

Answer 8

7nm - 2100’ - Flaps 20/Gear Down

6nm - 1800’ - Flaps 30

5nm - 1500’ - Flaps 25

Question 9

If the GS is not captured by the chartered or ATC cleared intercept altitude, and in IMC, what is required?

Answer 9

A go around

Question 10

When is “Minimum Fuel” declared?

Answer 10

After having committed at an airport, it is anticipated that any change to existing clearances may result in landing with less than planned Final Reserve Fuel.

It is not an emergency situation, however, indicates that an emergency situation might be possible if any delays occur.

Question 11

How is fuel remaining for “Minimum Fuel or MAYDAY Fuel” calculated?

Answer 11

Taken from the lowest fuel figure, CALCULATED or TOTALISER/ECAM FOB indication

Question 12

When is “MAYDAY Fuel” declared?

Answer 12

When it is assessed that the aircraft will land with less than planned Final Reserve Fuel at the nearest airport.

This is an emergency situation.

Question 13

What speed above MMS is recommended in upset recovery?

Answer 13

MMS+15 knots

Question 14

What interval is C in the DDG?

Answer 14

Within 10 consecutive days, excluding day of discovery

Question 15

What are the interval categories for DDG?

Answer 15

A - Time specified
B - 3 days
C - 10 days
D - 60 days

Question 16

Who can perform an autoland?

Answer 16

Only the PIC except for instances of pilot incapacitation

Question 17

UPRT recovery

Answer 17

Stall
Disengage? (Question)
Push 
Roll 
Thrust
Stabilise

Question 18

Define Mayday call

Answer 18

Mayday is grave and imminent danger. Activates the airports emergency services and full emergency response plan. E.g. severe damage, flight control problem etc

Question 19

Define PAN

Answer 19

Situation concerning safety of A/C but doesn’t require immediate assistance, only
priority attention

Question 20

If a MAYDAY or PAN isnt understood, what should be said?

Answer 20

I am declaring an emergency