SOPs Flashcards
What is the procedure for arriving and departing at a gate with DC power?
Which airports?
Arriving
- Shut down eng #1
- Open L1 door
- Connect bridge
- Connect DC pwr
- Shut down eng #2
Departing
- Close flight deck door
- Before start checklist below the line. (Doors - To go/lights out)
- Start eng #2
- Disconnect DC power
- Retract bridge
- Close L1 door
- Push and start eng #1
YMM, YQT, YQB
What are the procedures for exceeding Vmo after arrival?
- Logbook entry
- Speak to maintenance
- File IHR
What CAT is req’d for circling?
What are circling minimums?
D
1000ft AAE and charted vis 3sm vis.
What is the approach category for the Q400?
Engine inoperative?
CAT C
CAT D
What are the components of a stabilized approach?
IMC -> Prior to 1000ft AGL -Sink rate of 500 - 700 ft/min. -Fully configured -Airspeed maximum of target + 10 with downward trend, then gradually reduce to Vref at touchdown. -
What is the airport tarmac delay program?
What defines when a pax has the opportunity to deplane after 3 hours on the tarmac?
How often must a passenger be updated and what info must be given?
Allows passengers an opportunity to deplane. This option must be offered in the U.S after 3 hours unless it severely disrupts airport operations or security and safety are jeopardized.
Main cabin door open, aircraft at gate with adequate walkways or transportation.
Every 30 mins with ETD.
If delayed more than 90 minutes on the tarmac, what must the crew do?
120 mins?
180 mins?
Advise pax and give ETD. Arrange with lead FA to provide snack and beverage services within the next 30 mins.
120 mins: Update dispatch. Advise ATC at 2 hours. Snacks and beverage again.
180 mins: If not at gate, coordinate with ATC to return to gate. Update dispatch.
What is the criteria for no alternate IFR?
- Airport must be in Canada or continental USA.
- ETA +/- 1 hour: no risk of fog or precipitation. No t-storms forecasted or reported.
- 2 runways: Forecast ceiling at least 1000ft above the FAF and vis of 3sm.
- 1 runway: Ceiling 1500 ft above FAF and a vis of 6sm.
- 2 separate suitable runways.
- Emergency lighting.
- At least two independent IFR approaches.
What are the alternate minimas in the U.S?
CAT I Precision or Non-Precision:
- HAT + 400ft
- Authorized landing minima + 1sm or 1600ft.
2 Navaids to two different runways:
- Highest CAT I minima + 200ft.
- Highest CAT I min vis + 1/2 sm or 800 ft.
*Can’t use RNAV approaches.
At what temperature must cold weather procedures in the ramp service manual be observed?
Parked in excess of -15 °C or lower in excess of 3 hours.
When must 50 ft be added to MDA on a Non precision approach?
What if it is an LPV with DA?
-Single engine approach
-in the U.S
-When climb limited on a missed approach
Aircraft above max landing weight.
-Whenever flight crew thinks it’s in the interest of safety.
If LPV with DA you don’t have to add 50ft.
When is a t/o alternate required.
- Anytime wx is below the lowest landing minima for departure airport.
- Vis less than RVR 2600/1/2 mile.
Can a capt who is PIC and flying with another captain ocupy the right seat?
yes
When can you disconnect GPU?
At starter cutout
Laser Strike
- Look inside
- Advise ATC
- Stand down and contact standards pilot
- File IHR
- Get treated if required
What should you do after you land if you’ve experienced severe turbulence
- Stand down and speak to standards pilot.
- Logbook entry and advise maintenance.
- File IHR
What limitations apply to reduced thrust takeoffs?
- Not on an unimproved runway.
- Runway not contaminated
- Tailwind not in excess of 10 kts
- No windshear
- Not first takeoff of the day
- Anti-skid operative
- Prohibited when special departure takeoff procedure specifies full power at takeoff.
- Uptrim must be enabled and operative.
What gust factor do we add to Vref?
If you have a gust factor of 20 kts what Vref do you approach at?
1/2 of gust intensity.
Vref + 15. (We always fly at Vref + 5 in calm conditions).
When do we have to monitor the underlying navaid?
For a ground-based navaid, unless the approach plate is labelled with “(GNSS),” we are required to monitor the
underlying navaid. For example, the NDB DME 08R in YVR does not have (GNSS). Therefore, if you have
to do it (which, you will), the NDB must be monitored.
How do we monitor an underlying navaid?
For an NDB or VOR, this can be achieved by tuning and
identifying the navaid, and then bringing up the bearing pointers. Once the navaid is identified,
continuous aural monitoring of the navaid is not required, since the processor will remove the bearing
pointer from view if the signal is lost. For a localizer, the FMS will provide the message “LOC STEERING
ACTIVE” upon interception, so the localizer is actually providing course guidance – therefore the navaid is
being monitored and in use. If we are doing an SCDA and get NAV INTEG, a go-around is required.
If on vectors, is terrain and traffic separation provided?
When does it become the pilots responsibility?
Yes
When given direct to a fix on a SID, cleared for an approach or radar service terminated.
How do we determine driftdown speed?
The easiest way of doing it (slightly inaccurate but acceptable) is to use the Vclimb speed you had at takeoff – which will still be displayed. To get a more accurate number, refer to the driftdown speed chart in AOM 5.6.2. To get your current weight, refer to the FMS PERF page. Another place you can look is in Chapter 3 of the QRH, and obtain your 1.23x VSr speed for flap 0 for your current weight.
What are the symptoms of a Rapid Depressurization?
Loud bang and rush of air
Cabin fogging and sudden (possibly shocking) coldness
Ear pain and possible hearing loss
Loose, lightweight objects being displaced & blown around
CABIN PRESS warning light, CABIN DIFF drops to 0 and CABIN ALT rapidly climbs to current
altitude
Levels of Ice Protection
Standard (Used in Non Icing):
Pitot/Static switches (1,2 and Stby) - On
Windshield heat - Off or norm
Intake bypass doors: Open or closed
Standard Plus (Used in icing conditions with no accumulation)
Pitot/Static switches (1,2 and Stby) - On Windshield heat - Norm Intake bypass doors: Open Prop selector - On On ground: Incr ref speed switch - Off Inflight: Incr Ref speed switch - On
On (Used when icing has accumulated)
Pitot/Static switches (1,2 and Stby) - On
Windshield heat - Norm
Intake bypass doors: Open
Prop selector - On
Inflight: Incr Ref speed switch - On (Min 1000 ft, V2 + 20 flaps down, Vclimb + 20 flaps up.
Airframe Mode Select - Fast slow
What procedures do we use if taking off on a contaminated runway?
- NTOP
- Can’t takeoff in a tailwind greater than 10 kts
- Runway conditions must be assessed for takeoff data to account for runway conditions.
- Takeoff Aerodata, TLR, ACARS
- Ensure x-wind limits for the reported RFI isn’t exceeded.
What procedures do we use when landing on a contaminated runway.
- Ensure x-wind limits for the reported RFI isn’t exceeded.
- Condition leavers max
- No reverse thrust
- Max tailwind of 10 kts
- Runway condition reports must be assessed
- TLR Data/ACARS
What is the definition of icing conditions on the Q400?
Inflight: SAT 5°C or colder and visible moisture.
Ground: SAT 10°C or colder and visible moisture. Also when conditions of snow, slush, standing water can freeze on engines, nacelles or inlet probes.
How do we know we are in severe icing?
Accumulation of ice on surfaces that don’t normally accumulate ice such as aft of leading edges and side windows.
When do we use temp comp?
Landing in temperatures 0°C or colder.
When are monitored approach procedures used?
Non precision VNAV approach: Anytime vis is below the minima depicted on the approach chart.
CAT I Precision: RVR 2600ft or 1/2 sm
CAT II operations
What is the minimum altitude to shut off the INCR REF SPEED switch on approach?
800ft
If a star doesn’t have a transition to an approach what is the lowest altitude you can use VNAV? EG. Arrival STARs into YYZ then ILS approach.
3000ft AFE
When can you set field on an RNAV approach?
When on a published transition in bot LNAV and VNAV.
*Never set field when level on a transition or in VS mode.
When do you call approach?
When you see “APPR” on the PFD. (Indicates approach scalling.
EG. “Rexdale 2000, altimeters and instruments crosscheck, approach”
When should flaps be raised to 15° during a stall recovery?
As a general rule waiting for your Vref speed as bugged and adding 5 knots will be the applicable speed for the new configuration.
When is LAHSO prohibited?
What is the weather minima for LAHSO?
- Wet or contaminated runway
- T-storms or windshear reported in the vicinity within 20 min prior to conducting the approach.
- Tailwinds greater than 3 kts
- X-winds greater than 15 kts
- MEL/CDL limitation increasing landing distance
- Approach intentionally flown above glideslope, for whatever reason.
- Runway doesn’t have a functioning ILS, PAPI, or VASIS (FMS generated Vapp not sufficient)
- ATC must issue landing clearance with Land and Hold Short instruction prior to 1000 ft agl.
- 5500 ft min
- Airport elevation less than 6000 ft ASL.
- Demonstrated landing Distance +1000ft must be less than available distance.
- USA at night: Must have serviceable LAHSO lighting.
Weather Mins:
PAPI and or VASI: Vis of 3nm and ceiling 1000ft
ILS only: Vis of 5nm and ceiling of 1500ft
What are limitations of an SCDA approach?
What is the required equipment for an SCDA approach?
- If approach angle greater than 3.5°, approach ban increases to 75% of charted value.
- Can’t use remote altimeter setting.
- Final approach course shall be not more than 15° off runway centreline.
- Lateral portion of missed approach must be conducted at MAP.
- Descent angle from FAF: 2.9° to 4°
Required equipment: 2 baro altimeters, 1 radar alt, EGPWS
When is a circling procedure required?
What is the weather minima for a circling approach?
What is the circle to land procedure?
What if the circling minima is higher than 1000ft and 3sm?
Final approach course differs by runway alignment by 30° or more.
Ceiling 1000ft AGL, Vis at or above charted and no less than 3 miles.
Gear down flaps 15°. Prior to turning base, select landing flaps and decelerate to final approach speed. Complete landing checklist, turn final. Don’t descend below MDA (1000ft) until intercepting normal visual glide path. Use HDG SEL. Disconnect AP when leaving MDA.
Add 100ft to MDA and 1sm to the charted vis.
What does M2 METW mean?
It’s the MTOW in order to comply with method 2.
When deicing and taking considering LOUT, which temperature should you check to find out skin temperature?
Fuel temperature.
If the ceiling is 1200 ft and you expect to encounter icing at 1200ft, what must be the oil temp when you enter the icing conditions?
55°C (then 65°C 3 mins later)
Do you temp comp a CAT II DH?
No because it’s an RA
