73 You Should Know This Flashcards
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1
Q
*You’re at high altitude
*Both hydraulic LOW PRESSURE lights on Side A are cycling on & off
*MASTER CAUTION cycling on & off
*Amber HYD annunciator (right side) cycling on & off
A
This is a result of foaming of the hydraulic at high altitude because the system is not properly pressurized.
2
Q
The EEC switches both go from white circle EEC to white circle EEC + amber ALTN … and you have a DSPLY SOURCE 2 annunciation shown towards the bottom left of the PFD.
A
The EEC’s take inputs from all sorts of places, including (bizarrely) the displays. So, if there is a display fault, the EEC’s will operate in a degraded mode. Deal with the EEC problem first, then the DSPLY SOURCE problem.
3
Q
What are the engine indications after a good start on a standard day at sea level (800/900/9ER)?
A
*N1: 19.4%
*N2: 58.8%
*EGT: 410 deg C
*Fuel flow: 600 lbs/hr
4
Q
What are the engine indications after a good start on a standard day at sea level (Max)?
A
*N1: 20.1%
*N2: 70.3%
*EGT: 610 deg C
*Fuel flow: 600 lbs/hr
5
Q
When should you accomplish the Engine Start - Aborted Start checklist?
A
Any of the following:
EGT-N1/N2-EGT-OIL
* The EGT does not increase by 15 seconds after the engine start lever is moved to IDLE.
* N1 or N2 does not increase or increases very slowly after the EGT increases.
* EGT rapidly approaches or exceeds the start limit.
* The is no oil pressure indication by the time the engine is stable at idle.
6
Q
At the end of an emergency there are 4 boxes. What should that remind you?
A
Two In / Two Out
1) Talk to ATC
2) Call me function to dispatch
1) Talk to Flight Attendants
2) Talk to passengers
7
Q
Why wouldn’t you press LVL CHG on a single engine go around?
A
Because when you press LVL CHG it captures the speed you are at (ie like Speed Mode). So you wouldn’t want to do that single engine.
8
Q
What does “pilots sweat” mean?
A
Clear of the runway, when Engine 2 comes off, Pack 1 comes off.
9
Q
What does SCAP stand for?
A
Standardized Computerized Aircraft Performance message
10
Q
What does a SCAP CALCULATION ERROR on the FMS mean?
A
The message is generated when there is not a valid solution for the takeoff conditions. The message does NOT indicate an FMS error and will not identify the specific reason for the lack of valid takeoff data.
11
Q
Delayed Engine Start Flow
A
*Pack 1 … Off (starting 1, 1 switch)
*Engine Start Switch … Start
*Start the clock
—after engine is started—
1. Generator … On
2. Anti-ice … As required (probably off)
3. Trim Air … On
4. Air Con & Press … On, Off, On, Auto, Auto, Auto
5. APU switch … As req. (probably off)
6. Recall … checked
12
Q
Takeoff callouts
A
“Check thrust” - “Thrust set ___%”
“100 knots”
5 kts prior “V1 … Rotate”
“Positive rate, gear up”
13
Q
What are the climb callouts?
A
CA at 10K: “Cabin altitude 5,200”
Both: “Standard”
1000 to go PM: “260 for 270”
14
Q
When do you make the “Approaching minimums” call?
A
100 feet prior to minimums
15
Q
How do we establish aircraft power on a cold jet that has ground power plugged in?
A
BAT switch … ON
Battery voltage … check
Hydraulic panel … set (all switches off except engine)
Landing gear lever … down
Radar … OFF/TEST
GRD PWR AVAILABLE light … Illuminated
GDR PWR switch … ON
Verity TRANSFER BUS OFF and SOURCE OFF lights have extinguished
16
Q
What are the initial preflight steps when you get into the jet?
A
Aircraft number … verify
Establish electrical power
Position lights … steady
LOGO lights (night only) … ON
Security inspection, circuit breakers, manual gear door
RGFLOAPT
Headsets, spare paper, normal checklist
Go to and review the overhead panel
Serviceable items … check (O2, oil, hyds)
ACARS and FMC … Initialize
17
Q
How can you tell the difference between aircraft types based on the tail number?
A
If the 1st number is a 3, it’s an NG. If the 1st number is a 7, it’s a MAX
If the 2nd number is a 2 or 5 = 800, 4 or 8 = 900, 7 = 700.
401-412 are straight 900s all else are 900ER
18
Q
What is the maximum engine start temperature?
A
NG = 725 C
MAX = 753 C
19
Q
How many static wicks?
A
NG: 2 aileron/wingtip MAX: 6 wing
All: 3 horizonal stab
All: 4 vertical stab
20
Q
What lights should come on for tic tac toe?
A
With one engine shut down you should have ELEC, HYD, AIR CON illuminated (high left to low right)
21
Q
What is the maximum thrust in the ramp area?
A
Do not exceed 45% N1 within congested areas unless cleared by appropriate personnel
22
Q
If the runway is wet or there is snow, what speed should you slow down to before clearing runway centerline?
A
3-4 kts
23
Q
What speeds should you use when taxiing?
A
Straight away: 30 kts max
A 45 degree turn: 15 kts max
>45 to 90 degree turn: 10 kts max
24
Q
When should you use wing anti-ice?
A
Use wing anti-ice during all ground operations between engine start and takeoff when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, UNLESS the airplane is or will be protected by the application of Type II or Type IV fluid
25
What is RTA WPT
Required Time of Arrival
Found on PROG page 3
26
What is the warning that goes with resetting/cycling circuit breakers?
If on the ground, the airplane must be stopped with the parking brake set prior to resetting or cycling any circuit breaker.
27
Where can you find the list of approved circuit breakers that can be cycled?
Flight Manual Supplementary Procedures 5.50.4
28
What do you often forget during pushback?
After cleared for push back, you must complete the push flow:
Beacon - ON
Sterile Light - ON
29
What are the two engine go around call outs that you should brief for each normal approach?
"Go around, Flaps 15, check thrust"
"Positive rate, gear up, set missed approach altitude"
400' - "Heading Select"
800' - "Level change, set clean maneuvering speed, flaps 5 (1)"
"Flaps 1 ... Flaps up, after takeoff checklist"
30
What are the engine failure call outs that you should brief at the start of each day?
"Engine Failure"
I'll pitch to 10 degrees nose up initially
"Positive rate, gear up"
400' - "LNAV" or "HDG SEL"
800' - lower the nose to follow the VNAV SPD commands
"Flaps 1" - (if you took off Flaps 5)
"Flaps up" - (and shut up)
"Set max continuous thrust"
31
Describe a technique for doing the fuel reserves.
Planned gate fuel minus 1000 lbs.
32
What does the AUTO position of the seat belt sign do?
The seat belt sign will illuminate when the flaps or gear are extended and extinguish when the flaps and gear are retracted.
33
You want to let the passengers up during cruise flight in smooth air. What position should you put the seat belt sign in? Why?
Move the switch from ON to AUTO (instead of on to off). That way if you forget it, it will automatically illuminate when the gear and flaps come down.
34
When the FWM prints out, what should you immediately do?
Let the captain know how many souls on board and verify the jumpseater number.
35
When should you start to address a fuel imbalance?
500 to 600 lbs of difference.
36
When will you get an IMBAL? When will it go out?
1000 lbs of difference
200 lbs of difference
37
You were balancing fuel, forgot, and got an IMBAL caution. What must you do?
You must pull out the checklist and do the IMBAL procedure, even though you know why you have an imbalance
38
What is the limit with a FO with less than 100 hours and a special qualification airport?
May not takeoff or land at a special qualification airport UNLESS they are with a check airman.
39
What does the BUILD in WBBBD entail?
Go across the approach plate
* Set in the localizer frequency
* Set the final approach course
* Set the DA (or MDA … add 50’ if MDA)
40
MDA means what at United?
Must Do Addition = You must add 50 feet to the MDA (always 50 feet? Yes always 50 feet)
41
How do you get to the NAV OPTIONS page?
INIT REF > INDEX
NAV DATA>
NAV OPTION>
42
How far out can the dispatcher use U.S. WX rules?
950 nm
43
What does FECO on the flight plan mean?
Fuel ECOnomy
44
How many people can you fly without a flight attendant?
19 people
45
How can you set maximum takeoff thrust?
Select the N1 LIMIT page and deleting SEL/OAT (assumed temperature) (1L)
* You will then have to manually enter V speeds
46
Where can you find the Diversion Tool and what is it?
It is in pilot mobile. It shows you where everybody's scheduled divert is AND if they are diverting there.
47
When must you be in LNAV/VNAV by?
25,000 feet
48
What must you remember with HDG SEL at high altitude?
You don't have stall speed protections
49
If you are going to use HDG SEL at high altitude what should you do? What do you need to watch out for?
Go to AOB of 15 degrees
Watch out that you have to go back to 25 degrees AOB for low altitude
50
When should you get on the brakes?
Halfway though the landing roll
51
What are the autobrakes really for?
They don't brake any harder than you do, and even when you are breaking manually you have anti-skid protection ... but, the autobrakes start braking IMMEDATELY upon touchdown where as there is a human delay on getting on the brakes
52
If you change speeds on the descent page, what do you want to make sure with regards to the Mach speed.
If you select /280, make sure that the Mach is the same as your cruise Mach so that you pick up 280 in the descent. You don't want to be at cruise, decelerate to a Mach and then accelerate to 280.
53
When ATC clears you to your final altitude, what should you immediately do?
Go to the VNAV CRZ page to make sure that you aren’t too heavy to make it to that altitude.
54
To accept a visual approach, what weather must you have and how far away from the airport can you be?
WX: 1000 feet & 3 sm or better
Within 35 miles of the destination airport
55
If you have at least ______ psi of oxygen, you are good for any 2 or 3 person line on the oxygen requirements table.
1000 psi
56
How should you always declare an emergency?
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
(If you don’t say it this way OCONUS they won’t know what you’re talking about, so do it all the time)
57
On the Cruise Page, what is the difference between MAX-T and MAX-B?
MAX-T when available thrust is the limiting criterion for maximum altitude
MAX-B when buffet margin is the limiting criterion for maximum altitude
58
What does “Method 1” and “Method 2” refer to? Where can you find which you are using?
They refer to the Critical Terrain Scenario
Can be found in the SYSTEM INFO on page 1 of the OFP and CRITICAL TERRAIN SCENARIO found at the end of all the way points
59
What does a “Method 1” Critical Terrain Scenario mean?
A/C meets FAR 121.191 requirement 1:
"Maintain a positive rate of climb at an altitude at least 1000 feet above all terrain and obstacles within 5 SM each side of the intended track, AND at 1500 feet above the airport where the aircraft is assumed to land after the engine fails."
60
What does a “Method 2” Critical Terrain Scenario mean?
A/C cannot meet FAR 121.191 requirement 1 but can meet requirement 2 which states:
"Continuing flight from cruising altitude to a landing airport that meets FAR 121.197 while clearing all terrain and obstacles by 2000 feet vertically within 5 SM of the intended track AND maintaining a positive rate of climb at 1500 feet above the landing airport."
61
When you direct the pilot monitoring to dial in the bottom altitude of the STAR, you should verbalize the new altitude and what else?
Say “VNAV PTH” … (even though you are already in VNAV PTH. It’s a double check).
62
What is the 1-2-3 alternate rule?
FAR 121.619: Select at least 1 alternate for each destination when +/- 1 hour the ceiling will be LESS than 2000 feet and the visibility will be LESS than 3 miles
63
What is the more restrictive Exemption 8653?
If +/- 1 hour the destination has a TEMP or PROB line with a ceiling < 1000’ and/or <2 sm, you can dispatch to that airport w/out an alternate (which you would need under the 1-2-3 rule) as long at the destination has a suitable CAT II or III approach.
64
What is the less restrictive Exemption 8653?
If +/- 1 hour the destination has a TEMP or PROB line with a ceiling < 1000’ and/or <3 sm, you can dispatch to that airport w/out an alternate (which you would need under the 1-2-3 rule) as long at the destination has a suitable CAT I ILS approach.
65
What WX would prohibit use of Exemption 8653?
WX that is below 2000 feet or less than 3 sm and is not TEMP or PROB -or-
if thunderstorms (TS) are forecast or reported +/- 1 hour TO INCLUDE a PROB30 or TEMPO
66
How will you know if your flight has been planned using Exemption 8653?
The ALTERNATE line of the OFP will show either 1-1-2 RULE or 1-1-3 RULE in lieu of an alternate name.
67
During a normal engine start, when do you move the start lever to IDLE detent?
(700/800/900/9ER) 25% or max motoring.
(MAX) When N2 RPM reachs 25% AFTER the MOTORING indication blanks.
Note: Max motoring occurs when N2 acceleration is less than 1% in 5 seconds.
68
If your SID has a turn referenced off the ILS DME, where should you look on takeoff?
The top left corner of the display, not the bottom right or left where the VOR (not ILS) DME is.
69
What is easily missed on the Takeoff Data Message?
Check to make sure it is Flaps 1 or Flaps 5
70
What do you have to watch out for on the takeoff roll of a Flaps 1 takeoff?
Your takeoff speed will be much higher, putting you closer to the maximum wheel speed of 195 kts (and it's even worse at higher elevations).
71
Passing through 18,000 you hit STD, say standard and...
... lights off, select 29.92, check the fuel panel.
72
What is trim air?
Heat loss in flight from different sections of the passenger cabin, known as "zones", is different. Therefore, each zone will demand conditioned air at a different temperature.
The air-conditioning packs are designed to deliver at the coldest temperature demanded by any of the zones.
Since that air will be a bit too cold for the other zones, trim air valves add a little bit of hot air into those zones to keep them at the selected (desired) temperature.
73
On the Before Takeoff Checklist, what would the proper response to “FMC” be in ORD?
FMC … ___(RWY), ___(SID), ___(TRANS), set [F], set [C]
The response should only include what’s programmed into the FMC (ie viewable on either TAKEOFF page 1/1 and/or RTE page 1/1 or 2)
In ORD it is not possible to program anything except the runway, so the response should only include the programmed runway
74
On the Before Takeoff Checklist, what would the proper response to “FMC” be in EWR?
FMC … ___(RWY), ___(SID), ___(TRANS), set [F], set [C]
The response should only include what’s programmed into the FMC (ie viewable on either TAKEOFF page 1/1 and/or RTE page 1/1 or 2)
In EWR, FMC programming includes the runway and SID with a discontinuity, so the response should include the runway and SID (no transition).
75
On the Before Takeoff Checklist, what is the proper only response to the TRANS part of “FMC”?
FMC … ___(RWY), ___(SID), ___(TRANS), set [F], set [C]
Only departures that include a runway, SID and no discontinuity to the route should be included in a transition response.
76
The TDM (Takeoff Data Message) displays the headwind (HW) used to compute the takeoff data. What should you do if tower calls out a headwind less than that on the TDM?
Look just below the REDUCED EPR section. You will see a line for TW 0 (ie TAILwind zero knots). Use the Assumed Temperature (ATMP) and V speeds on that line.
77
The TDM (Takeoff Data Message) displays the tailwind (TW) used to compute the takeoff data. What should you do if the TDM used a 5 kt TW and the tower calls out a 6 kt TW?
Look just below the REDUCED EPR section. You will see a line for TW 10 (ie TAILwind 6-10 knots). Use the Assumed Temperature (ATMP) and V speeds on that line. Do not interpolate. For 1-5 kts use TW 5. For 6-10 kts use TW 10.
78
You get a TDM that has you use max thrust. The TDM displays a 6 kt HW. Tower calls out a HW of 4 kts. Can you use your current TDM? What if it was a reduced thrust takeoff?
No, you must request new data. For reduced thrust, look just below the REDUCED EPR section. You will see a line for TW 0 (ie TAILwind zero knots). Use the Assumed Temperature (ATMP) and V speeds on that line.
79
You get a TDM that has you use max thrust. The TDM displays a 4 kt TW. Tower calls out a TW of 6 kts. Can you use your current TDM?
No, you must request new data.
80
You’re coming down on final and you’re in a hurry to get to Flaps 30 and call for the landing checklist. What is the Flaps 30 max speed?
700: 165
800/900/MX8: 175
9ER/MX9: 180
81
You are planning a reduced thrust takeoff. What must you do if tower calls a wind for takeoff that has a lower headwind component than your planned takeoff data? How can you mitigate against this?
5.40.21: “If actual HEADwind is less than the printed value, use the 0-Knot TAILwind line or request new data.” If you request takeoff data with a 0 knot headwind, you’ll always be good (unless it switches to a TAILwind).
82
You are planning a maximum thrust takeoff. What must you do if tower calls a wind for takeoff that has a lower headwind component than your planned takeoff data? How can you mitigate against this?
5.40.21: “When using max thrust data, request new data anytime the actual HEADwind is less than the printed value or if actual TAILwind is greater than the printed value.” The only thing you can do is compute the called headwind component early to get new takeoff data as soon as possible.
83
Can the Captain use his cellphone in flight to look up the score of the Cowboys game?
FOM CH 17: “Personal use of a PED must not distract from, interfere with, or impede the conduct of the flight. Personal use of a PED during sterile flight deck is prohibited” So yes, but not below 10 K
84
How can you display the Jet Stream on the WSI map?
Layers > scroll down to Jet Stream
85
If they give you a new route, how can you find the new route in WSI?
Re-enter the flight number in WSI and the new route should pop up.
86
You need to watch getting on the breaks so hard after landing.
You need to watch getting on the breaks so hard after landing.
87
Why do you need to check the weights on the Landing Data print out?
Because the computer can give you a PLANNED LDG WT that is greater than the STRUCTURAL weight. It doesn’t do a check to see if the structural is lower than the planned.
88
What should you be careful doing while adjusting your seat?
Don't push the rudder pedal while adjusting your seat.
89
What is the problem you have to solve if given direct Savannah?
Savannah the VOR or Savannah the airfield.
90
What does the FOM say you should do if ANYTHING happens during the pushback?
You MUST contact maintenance. Guys have blown tires because broken pieces have cut tires that later blew.
91
What should you do before you let the passengers up?
Call the flight attendants 3-4 minutes before so they can get into position.
92
What approach category is the 737?
Depends (type - straight in - circling):
700 - C - D
800 - D/C* - D
900 - C* - D
9ER - D - D
MAX - D - D
*The straight-in approach category is certified as C using a flaps 40 REF speed
[So, usually the answer is D, but in rare cases C]
93
What is the Flaps 15 max speed?
700 - 195 kts
All others - 200 kts
94
You're at Fl260 and you're given FL320. You spin in 32,000 and hit ALT INTV, but nothing happens. Why?
You need to reselect VNAV.
95
When given a new cruise altitude, what do you need to do as soon as the airplane starts climbing or descending?
Get new leg and descent winds.
96
The PF tells you to go Flaps 10. A few moments later as he is decelerating, you hear a horn. What happend?
You overshot Flaps 10 and put the handle in the Flaps 15 position. If you have Flaps 15 with the gear up, the horn will sound.
97
If you change the arrival while enroute, what must you double check?
You must double check for route discontinuities.
98
A sudden onset of turbulence of moderate or greater intensity. We need the FAs to "occupy the nearest available passenger set or drop to the floor." What is the call?
"Flight attendants, be seated immediately, be seated immediately."
99
You check Skypath and there is turbulence ahead. What is the call to get the flight attendants to put away the cart and get back to their jumpseats?
"Flight attendants, take your jumpseats."
100
You have passed through some turbulence, but it's smooth now and Skypath says it's smooth ahead. What call should you make to the flight attendants?
"Flight attendants, check in."
101
What is the correct call when you bring the throttles all the way up for takeoff?
"CHECK thrust"
102
When do you accelerate on an NADP2 climbout? Where do you look to see when you've gotten there?
You accelerated at 3000' Ay-Gee-El. During preflight, spin in 3000'+AFE (not AFE+800). Then you can look in the bottom right corner.
103
If its bumpy and turbulent in the climb, what should you do?
Do speed intervene of 280 (turbulent air penetration speed)
104
What do you need to do on the overhead panel on the first flight of the day that you don't do on subsequent flights?
You need to turn the Window Heat - ON. Since it stays on throughout the day, it is often forgotten to get turned on during the first flight pre-flight.
105
You're at FL380. They give you FL400. You spin in 40,000 in the altitude window. VNAV is still illuminated on the MCP. The jet isn't climbing to FL400. What else do you need to do?
Hit ALT INTV (or re-cruise the box, either will get you the same result.
106
People are hot. You turn on the APU. When can you turn on the air for the people in the back?
"Before using the APU bleed air, operate the APU for at least the following amount of time:
* (NG) 1 minute.
* (MAX) 2 minutes."
The manual isn't specific about what constitutes "operate" but most CA will take it to mean on the bus for X minutes.
107
What is the CAUTION in the manual with regards to ground cooling?
CAUTION: Packs can be damaged if they are operated while ground conditioned air is connected."
108
On the ground, before keying the mic to ask for your flight clearance in Mexico, what should you do?
Have the ROUTE page up so you can follow along as they read it.
109
If you get ramp checked by the FAA, what can you do to make the process go smoother?
There is a Ramp Check Inspections Document Location Table located in the FOM QRG for a list and location of aircraft documents.
110
When descending in VNAV PATH, if you put a higher speed in the DES page (ie 310 instead of 280), what will happen to the flight path?
Faster speeds yield steeper descents. So the 310 T/D will be closer to the airport than a 280 T/D and the 310 path will be steeper than the 280 path.
111
Setting a lower altitude in the MCP ALT window & selecting the ALT INTV button does what?
> 50 nm prior to T/D: Re-cruises the FMC
< 50 nm prior to T/D: Same as hitting DESC NOW and starting down at 1000 fpm
112
What are the two WARNINGs in the FM under Approach Procedure?
1) The lowest altitude that may be set in the MCP window is the FAF/FAP/GP Intcpt altitude until cleared for the approach and all other approach requirements are met.
2) Do not use level change on approach below 1000 feet AFE.
113
According to the FM, when do you set TDZE during an ILS approach?
If conducting an ILS approach, set TDZE in the MCP window, *UPON GLIDESLOPE INTERCEPT*.
114
If conducting a non-ILS/GLS appraoch, set TDZE in the MCP window when all of the following conditions have been met:
* Cleared for the approach.
* Established on a published approach segment (IAF inbound).
* Ether of the following:
-At the FAF altitude
-When established in VNAV on a published vertical profile with altitude constraints assured.
115
You're climbing up through a bumpy rainstorm. What is an elegant way to meet one of the FM limitations?
"Open speed window and give me 280."
116
You're flying in the wake of the aircraft in front of you at high altitude. You ask ATC if you can offset the route by 2 miles. How do you do that?
Go to the RTE key and then OFFSET> at 6R. Put in distance followed by a L or R (ex: 2.0R) to offset 2 miles ot the right.
117
When should the ignition switch be put to the "Both" position?
If the temperature is *below* 5C/41F *and* it is the first flight of the day.
118
If ATC askes when you will arrive at TTOES, what is a quick way to find the answer?
Press the DATA button on the eyebrow panel. You'll see the arrival time in ZULU next to each of the points.
119
When you brief the departure, what is something from the flight plan that you should always cover?
Is the flight plan Method 1 or Method 2.
120
Taking off out of ORD what must you do if it is Flaps 15?
The same thing you do for any other flap setting in ORD ... WAIT until 3000 AFE before starting to retract the flaps.
121
What is the magenta line on the speed tape that appears during a descent?
VNAV Speed Band: Indicates the FMC target airspeed during VNAV PTH descents. The bottom of the bar indicates the autothrottle wake-up speed. The top of the bar indicates the speed at which VNAV will change VNAV PTH to VNAV SPD.
122
You’re in HEAVY turbulence at a cruise altitude. What is a smooth way to meet the recommended turbulent air penetration recommendation?
Move I like: In moderate to heavy turbulence, the CA clicked off the autothrottles & opened the speed window & put in .76 Mach. He then adjusted the throttles by hand to stay at .76 Mach and at one point put out the speedbrakes to stay out of the barberpole.
123
You're cleared to do the visual at a runway where the ILS is out. What can you do to give yourself some guidance?
You can still load the ILS approach, but fly it in *VNAV* to get the vertical navigation. You can't do Approach mode because there is no glideslope.
124
What is the technique for flaring the jet? The sim?
30: Wrist flick
20: Easy up with the nose
10: Throttles IDLE
Then just fly the jet to the ground
In the sim, don't do the wrist flick at 30.
125
When selecting a new cruise altitude (perhaps because of turbulence), can you fly above OPT?
Yes, BUT you incur a steep penalty cost in fuel with anything above OPT. EX: OPT is 346 & MAX-T is 361. You *could* go to 350, but you'd be wasting a lot of gas.
126
You're at 340. MAX-B is 361. You're comfortable going up to 360 with a MAX-B of 365. How do you know how long you'll have to wait to climb?
On ECON CRZ put 365 in STEP (1R) and it will show how long and how many miles until you can climb. AND it will display a green S/C on the map.
127
You are descending in LVL CHG to get on the ILS glideslope. How do you know if your current descent profile will get you on glideslope?
On the DES page it will show you in the bottom right the required Vertical Speed for the next point.
128
What is the range of the Hydraulic System Quantity indication? Why is that important? What can you do?
0% to 106%
If you are showing 106%, that could be a problem because the reservoir could be over filled and you won't know because the needle is essentially maxed out. Turning on the inboard hydraulic pumps can lower this number during preflight.
129
After you get the takeoff data, where should you look for the single engine acceleration altitude?
The single engine acceleration altitude will not be displayed on the paper print out. You must go to the takeoff page 2 to see it.
130
Where do you go to request late weights?
ACARS > LOAD PLAN > LATE WEIGHTS
131
What do you have to watch out for when flying southbound over the Gulf of America?
There can be a temperature inversion. So the cruise altitude you had was good, but now it's hotter and you can find yourself flying above MAX-T (max altitude). Yikes!
132
United has encountered two incidents where starting the engines in extremely cold weather has resulted in the oil pump shaft shearing. What is the recommended procedure for avoiding this?
If the OAT is colder than 0 C, pay extra attention to engine oil pressure during start. Once the engine reaches idle, if there is very low to NO oil pressure, immediately shut down the engine.
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On the moving map, what do the following terrain symbols mean?
Solid red
Solid amber
Dotted red
Dotted amber
Dotted green
Solid red - Look-ahead terrain warning active
Solid amber - Look-ahead terrain warning active
Dotted red - Terrain > 2000' above aircraft
Dotted amber - Terrain 500 below to 2000 above aircraft
Dotted green - Terrain 500 to 2000 feet below aircraft
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When must Engine Anti-Ice be on inflight?
When icing conditions exist EXCEPT during *CLIMB* and *CRUISE* when the temperature is below -40 C SAT.
135
Where can we find the current SAT (Static Air Temperature)?
PROG page 2/4
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During preflight, how can you load your altimeter setting and baro buy to the other guy's side?
Over the CA's head on the overhead panel is a CONTROL PANEL switch that you can toggle to move your altimeter setting & BARO height to the other side as part of your preflight.
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What is a hazard when doing the L2 or L3 VNAV Climb - ARM VNAV" step of your pre-flight?
If you do this step before you are fueled, you'll have the wrong climb out speed because the REF40 speed displayed is based on CURRENT weight.
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How can you find the Cost Index (CI) that will get you to your destination at a certain Zulu time?
* Grab the runway off the LEGS page (ie RW12L)
* Go to PROG 3/4 and there is an empty spot that says:
RTA WPT
- - - - -
* Put the runway in the blank
* Put the time you want to get there at 1R
* Put "CI" at the Zulu time (3R) and it will show the required CI
139
What is the bold print in the FM with regards to flap extension?
Do not slow the airplane below the maneuvering speed for the current configuration until a greater flap extension has been selected.
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What is the relation between the Flap Maneuvering Speed and the Minimum Maneuvering speed?
Flap Maneuvering Speeds are above minimum maneuvering speeds and provide adequate buffet margin for an inadvertent 15 degree bank overshoot beyond the normal 25 degree bank.
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You are coming down in LVL CHG but it's getting bumpy with all the turbulence. What is a technique you can use when descending in the lower altitudes during bumpy or turbulent conditions?
If it's bumpy coming down (ex: 10K down to 3K) switch to vertical speed 1000 or 1500 down. This will prevent porpseing as the a/c tries to chase airspeed in Level Change
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Where can you find the current SAT?
PROG 2/4
*It's right there on top. You don't have to go to a sub level.
143
You're starting both engines during the pushback. Before you ask the CA if they are done with the APU, what should you do?
Make sure that the busses are on the generators.
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You have been pushed back, and completed the after push checklist. What is the next thing you should make sure of?
Makes sure that their initial turn for tax is in the correct direction. It is easiest to get turned around between left and right after the push back.
145
What is the BASIC difference between a Special Qualification Airport and a Supervised Airport?
For a Special Qualification Airport the CA simply has to review some pages in Jepps.
A Supervised Airport is a list of 6 airports where the CA must have flown in and out with a Line Check Airman to get qualified.
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What is the issue coming into Denver with regards to the arrival and transitioning to the approach?
Coming into Denver, there are fewer air molecules, and thus putting out the flaps will not slow you down as much as in say Houston. This is even worse with a tailwind. To get slowed down you will likely have to put down the gear for the drag to get slowed down to your desired speed approaching the FAF.
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What do you need to think about in Denver with regards to landing?
Because there are fewer air molecules holding up your wings, your sink rate coming across the fence line will be higher.
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What does "Light up the Low" mean?
Turn off the fuel pumps on the lower wing tank when balancing fuel.
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What phrase should you remember when balancing fuel?
"Light up the Low"
150
How should the *fuel* pumps be on at the gate to run the APU?
OFF - ON - OFF - OFF
151
You see a jet on the TCAS and you want to know his altitude, not just how far above or below you he is. How do you do it?
Next to the knob for the XPNDR modes is a tiny little black button marked FL that will display the absolute altitude of TCAS targets while the switch is pressed.
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In IAH when doing a visual backed up by an ILS, what do you have to watch out for, AND what do you do if it occurs?
* A taxing aircraft will block the ILS beam and your jet will start to nose up & down.
* Click off the auto pilot and just start hand flying.
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There is snow on the ground. The CA says we are going to taxi out with engine anti-ice on. You are doing the after start flow. What are you going to do different?
When you are flowing down the overhead panel you have to stop at the engine anti-ice switches, interrupt your flow and go down to the Engine Start switches and put them to continuous, and then go back to the anti-ice switches to turn them on.
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When will you have to use the Alternate Go-Around procedure? What setting does it involve?
"At airports with an elevation greater than 2000 feet, the 737 is landing weight restricted due to its go-around performance. The Alternate Go-Around (Flaps 5) procedure uses a planned flaps 30 landing and flaps 5 go-around which improves go-around climb performance, and allows a higher landing weight.
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How do you know you will need to do the alternate go-around procedure?
1) ** ALTN GO-AROUND FLAPS 5 CONFIG ** will be annotated in the Dispatcher Remarks and...
2) It will say *Flaps 29* on the landing data print out.
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What is the difference between the normal and alternate go-around procedure?
* Follow normal go-around procedures except, when going-around, call "FLAPS 5."
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What are the callouts for the alternate go-around?
"Go around, flaps 5, check thrust"
"Positive rate, gear up, set missed approach altitude"
"Select LNAV"
"Level change, set clean maneuvering speed" (now say nothing - you're already at flaps 5)
(wait until correct speed and ...)
"Flaps 1, Flaps Up, After takeoff checklist"
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If you have a runway change, big ticket, what should you do?
FIRST!) Go to the DEP/ARR and change the runway and then clean up the LEGS page.
2ND) Request new takeoff data.
3RD) Go to the RUNWAY CHANGE procedure off the quick look up page.
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If you have a runway change, big ticket, what should you do?
FIRST!) Go to the DEP/ARR and change the runway and then clean up the LEGS page.
2ND) Request new takeoff data.
3RD) Go to the RUNWAY CHANGE procedure off the quick look up page.
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What does FRM Code stand for?
Fault Reporting Manual Code
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How do you do a HF radio check?
* You are reception only (DON'T XMIT)
* Select the HF button on your Comm 2 and dial in 5000 (10,000 or 15,000 will also work)
* Just listen for the tone
//Do not use Comm 3, that's what the ACARS uses//
//Do not use Comm 1 because that's what you're talking on//
Then send an FRM report found at...
RPTS/REQS > ELB ENTRY > FRM REPORT
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How will you know the actual landing distance?
Use the distance at the bottom of the landing data print out. Do NOT use the distance on the dynamic taxi diagram.
EX: Boston Rwy 4R on the taxi diagram says 10,000' but you only have 8,851' to land because of displaced thresholds. The landing data print out says: BOS RW 04R (8851FT)
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When you first come in and check the battery switch, gear handle, etc. etc., what else should you check before doing the overhead panel?
Make sure that the Stanby Power Disconnect Switches (just below the battery switch) are safety wired.
164
You're trying to do direct to a point on page 4 of the legs page. What's the fastest way to get it to the top of page 1?
Find it. Put it in the scratchpad. Then hit LEGS button again (defaults to page 1)
165
Which radio does the Metering frequency go into?
Metering is supposed to go into Comm 2 ... not Comm 1 (see FM 3.20.28)
166
You were leaving PDX and the CABIN ALT needle was stuck at 0. Why might this be and what other indications can you look for?
If the altimeter pressure was very high at the airport you took off from this could be the cause (and would be perfectly normal - the system is functioning correctly). Check the smaller CABIN CLIMB gauge just below the bigger gauge just to make sure that the needle is pointed up and the cabin is climbing.
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You are at a high Mach crossing over the Rockies. What do you have to watch out for? What can you do to prevent it?
A mountain wave can cause the aircraft to accelerate into the red barberpole. To stop it, use the speedbrakes. This will work faster than the throttles, and when you pop them back in you won't have to worry about the throttles being too far back. Speedbrakes is the preferred school house answer to approaching the red barber pole at high altitude and Mach.
168
If it's bumpy enough for the grab handle, it's probably time to...
Lock your seat harness. A guy knocked himself out on the overhead panel.
169
It's gusty or there is a strong crosswind for takeoff. What should you do?
Do a Max Thrust takeoff:
1) N1 LIMIT page, SEL at 1L - delete SEL
2) Re-enter the REDUCED speeds from the print out
3) When reading the weight for the before takeoff checklist, you must read the weight off the print out.
4) On the takeoff roll, you will say "V1, VR, rotate"
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You are on final at Flaps 5 and creeping up on your interval. You have been told to maintain 180 until the FAF. What can you do?
You can fly at 180 knots gear down, flaps 15. This will let you slow down faster at the FAF.
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What do you have to be careful of with regards to the throttle quadrant on final.
Don't play with the TO/GA button and accidentally hit it.
172
"Quite cockpit above 100 knots" means what?
Above 100 knots you will ONLY say something if one of the following occurs:
* Engine failure
* Any fire indication
* Unsafe / Unable to fly
* Predictive Wind Shear warning or caution
(A runway incursion or obstruction is an unsafe to fly condition)
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You are looking up max landing weight. Where is the easiest place to confirm what type of jet you are in?
The sticker just below the compass card on the center windscreen post.
174
You want to enter one of the points used for single engine terrain scenarios so that it can be displayed on the map. How do you do it?
1) Go to the last page on the LEGS pages.
2) Enter the lat / long into the scratch pad
3) Put it after the last point and it will create a Waypoint 01 (02, etc.)
175
Instead of Wing and Engine Anti-Ice, what should they call those systems?
Slat & Lip anti-ice
* Wing anti-ice heats the 3 inboard (& not the 4th outboard) slats
* Engine anti-ice switch heats the cowl lip
(& engine core but that is independent of switch position and that part is controlled automatically by the EEC).
176
Is rain visible moisture?
YES
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When are wind gusts reported on a METAR?
Generally when the *peak* wind speed reaches at least 16 knots and the variation in wind speed between the peaks and average wind is at least 9 to 10 knots.
178
What do you need to be careful of when briefing a visual approach?
The missed approach for a VISUAL is straight ahead, not following the LNAV path. You can get violated if you follow the LNAV path on a visual go around.
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What is RGFLOAPT
Rope
Goggles
Fire extinguisher
Life vests
Oxygen masks
Axe
Protective breathing equipment
Thermal containment bag
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As soon as the mains touch down on landing, you should...
...get out the thrust reversers, BEFORE even getting on the brakes.
181
When decrabbing to land, what should you do with the flight controls?
Rudder PRESSURE (not push) opposite the crab and
Aileron PRESSURE into the crab to counteract the rudder and keep the wings level.
A rudder *push* will be too much and the wings will waggle as you over correct.
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A quick way to see when you are going to arrive at a point is to hit the DATA key and see the Zulu times on the map. But at a large scale, sometimes the times are stacked on top of each other and unreadable. What can you do to see you time at a specific point?
LEGS > RTE DATA (6R)
This displays a list of ETAs & winds at each point.
183
What is a really bad habit you have trying to slow down with flaps approaching the Final Approach Fix?
!!!You put out the flaps to slow down, BUT you are in auto-throttles and forget that you have do dial back the Speed Window or you will not slow down.!!!
184
How can you put in Method 2 waypoints onto the moving map?
INIT/REF INDEX ... NAV DATA> (1R)
Create a WPT IDENT (1L) like M11 or M12
Then enter the lat/long (3L & 3R)
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How can you pimp Dispatch and let everyone else in the system know that you may be early (& they better cough up a new gate)?
ACARS-RPTS/REQ MENU 1/2 ... EXP TIMES> (1R)
Enter EXPECT ON time at 4L
186
What is a hazard when briefing the climb out of a "climb via the SID"?
Don't be a total dork and read the transition altitude instead of the top of the SID.
Technique, keep circling the top of SID altitude.
187
How can you tell when the Autobrakes come off?
There is an Amber light down low that comes on that you can see with your peripheral vision.
188
What is a hazard with the Termination Checklist ?
DO NOT turn off the Battery Switch with the APU running ... all the power will shutoff.
189
How can you get real time drift down data during the enroute phase (ie what you would actually drift down to if you lost an engine)?
CRZ page
ENG OUT> (4R)
Select LT or RT ENG OUT (it doesn't matter which) ... this will take you to the ENG OUT CRZ page.
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What is the difference between NADP-1 and NADP-2?
NADP-1: Thrust reduction 1500 feet AFE and Acceleration altitude 3000 feet AFE.
NADP-2: Thrust reduction and acceleration altitude are at the same altitude (usually 800 feet). You then accelerate to 250 knots at 3000 feet AFE.
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Scenario, you're going to have a long taxi or sit on the ground during a hot day. How do you attain maximum cooling with BOTH engines running?
Use of APU bleed air instead of engine bleed air to supply the packs while on the ground can significantly increase cabin cooling. So you can...
* Engine BLEED switches ... OFF
* ISOLATION VALVE ... OPEN
*APU BLEED air switch ... ON
*PACK switches ... HIGH
!!!But, you need to accomplish the Before Takeoff Checklist before takeoff!!!!
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Scenario, you're going to have a long sit on the ground during a hot day. How do you attain maximum cooling with NO engines running?
If the APU is the only source of pneumatic air:
* APU BLEED air switch ... ON
* ISOLATION VALVE switch ... OPEN
* PACK switches (both) ... HIGH
* Recirculation fan switchs ... AUTO
* Temperature selectors ... AUTO COOL
193
Scenario, you're going to have a long sit on the ground during a hot day. How do you attain maximum cooling with NO engines OR APU running but a ground air cart connected?
Air Conditioning PACK switches ... OFF
194
If you do the NO ENGINE BLEED TAKEOFF procedure out of order, how much damage can you do?
$700,000 in damages.
195
The last step in the NO ENGINE BLEED TAKEOFF - Before Takeoff checklist is:
* No. 2 engine BLEED air switch ... OFF
When should you execute this step?
Wait until close to takeoff to execute this final step so that they still get air in the back.
196
If you are going to do the NO ENGINE BLEED TAKEOFF procedure, what must you make sure you DON'T do during the AFTER START checklist?
You have to have the APU on to do the NO ENGINE BLEED TAKEOFF procedure, so don't turn it off.
197
You are going to do the NO ENGINE BLEED TAKEOFF procedure. You are delaying the last step
* No. 2 engine BLEED air switch ... OFF
until near the hold short so that they still get air in the back. This is fine, but what is the gotcha with the BEFORE TAKEOFF Checklist?
When you get to "Thrust" you will have different percentages until you have both bleeds OFF. Just go with it when you read that part of the checklist knowing that they will match up after you put No. 2 engine BLEED air switch to ON.
198
If you are going to do the NO ENGINE BLEED TAKEOFF procedure, what must you make sure you DON'T do during the DELAYED ENGINE START procedure?
You have to have the APU on to do the NO ENGINE BLEED TAKEOFF procedure, so don't turn it off.
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Big picture, having the ISOLATION VALVE in the AUTO position means what?
This isolation valve will stay closed UNLESS any of the 4 corner switches are placed to the OFF position (either Pack or either Engine Bleed switch).
200
How does the position of the APU Bleed Air Switch affect the Isolation Valve position?
The APU BLEED air switch position does not affect isolation valve operation.
201
If you have the APU BLEED air switch to ON and you shut down the APU what happens?
The APU BLEED AIR VALVE will automatically close if the APU is shut down regardless of switch position.
202
What is the warning about operating Packs from Engine Bleed Air?
Do NOT operate more than one pack from one engine.
203
There is a DUCT PRESSURE gauge in the middle of the air panel. What indications should you look for?
* There are two needles, one for the left side and one for the right side.
* A duct pressure difference of more than 8 PSI may indicate a mechanical malfunction.
* If a duct pressure split is observed after bleeds are configured for flight, and the lowest indication is approximately 18 PSI or less, contact maintenance.
204
What is a MUST that goes along with an amber DUAL BLEED light (top left corner of the air panel)?
With an amber DUAL BLEED light illuminated, thrust MUST be limited to idle until the air panel is properly configured.
205
The APU BLEED VALVE must be closed when...
* Ground pneumatic air is connected and isolation valve is open.
* Engine No. 1 bleed valve is open (w/engine 1 running)
* Isolation valve is open and engine No. 2 bleed valve is open (engine No. 2 running).
206
What is the guidance for engine shutdown timing after landing?
* For engine cool-down prior to shutdown, allow the engines to operate at or near idle for 3 minutes before shutdown.
* The only exception to this recommendation is that the engines may be shut down immediately after parking, regardless of cool down time.
207
For a NO ENGINE BLEED TAKEOFF, what are 3 things you need to remember that aren't written in the procedure?
1) When you CLOSE the ISOLATION VALVE switch, you need to verify that the RIGHT duct pressure needle goes to ZERO.
2) After completing the procedure, don't ask if the Captain wants the APU off.
3) During the 2nd step of the After Takeoff portion of the checklist (APU BLEED switch ... OFF), you need to PAUSE to watch for the cabin rate of climb indicator to stablize.
208
What is the FM limitation on DUCT PRESSURE?
A duct pressure DIFFERENCE of more than 8 PSI may indicate a mechanical malfunction. If a duct pressure SPLIT is observed after bleeds are configured for flight, AND the LOWEST indication is approximately 18 PSI or less, contact maintenance.
209
How should you think about the air panel?
The switches are like the eyebrow panel (what you command) and the bleed pressure gauge is like the flight mode dugout (what you actually get).
210
After you reconfigure the air panel during ground procedures, what should you do?
You should check the needles after configuring the air panel to ensure valves don't get stuck. Guys have had pressurization problems and emergencies after takeoff because the valves got stuck and were not in their commanded position.
211
What is SLOP?
Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP). There is a table in the WOM in Chapter 1 which says how far to the right of course you can offset in certain areas (the Atlantic being one)
212
What is the minimum amount of SLOP?
A zero mile offset is still within the allowable offset described in the Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP).
213
What are the three classes of fires?
Class A: Combustible materials - paper, wood, fabric, certain plastics, etc. where quenching by water is effective.
Class B: Flammable liquids - fuel, oil, etc. where smothering action is required.
Class C: Live electrical - short circuit, wiring, etc. where a non-conducting agent is needed (and the equipment should be de-energized).
214
What does SELCAL stand for and what is it?
Selective Calling (SELCAL) is installed to indicate that a ground station wishes to establish radio communication with a particular aircraft.
215
What do you need to worry about if you take off heavy and then need to come back and land?
Nothing. The 737 is certified to come back and land at max takeoff weight. There isn't even a checklist for it.
216
You're doing an RNAV approach. You get to mins and have to go around. At 400 feet you are in LNAV. Do you have to say anything?
No. "If LNAV automatically engages by 400 feet, no command is required."
217
What is the recent recommendation for reserve fuel in the FMC?
1000 lbs below REMF (unless the alternate and reserve drive you to a higher number)
218
How can you easily get a map of the ARINC VHF radio coverage in the continental United States?
Go to the search bar in Jepp and type in A-R-I-N-C (not aIrinc) and a map will pop up.
219
ACARS and CPDLC connectivity at the gate is unsuccessful prior to pushback, but ACARS connects shortly after takeoff. How do you report the datalink problem?
Using the dedicated DLOP ACARS prompt (if installed), or an ACARS MISC code DL if the DLOP prompt is not available.
220
What is MEA in FD Pro and how is it depicted?
Minimum Enroute Altitude: Lowest altitude between radio fixes, assures 1000 ft non-mountainous, 2000 ft mountainous and radio reception which is not of tremendous importance to GPS equipped aircraft. It is depicted just below the white box with the airway number in it (ex: FL300)
221
What is MORA in FD Pro and how is it depicted?
Two types: MORA (Minimum Off-Route Altitude) and Gird MORA
MORA
* Associated with airways
* Provides 2000' clearance when reference terrain & man-made obstacles are >= 5,001'
*10 nm on either way of airway centerline
* Designated by a lowercase 'a' after altitude
Grid MORA
* Associated with lat-long geographic grids
* Provides 1000' clearance when reference terrain & man-made obstacles are <= 5000'
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What is MOCA in FD Pro and how is it depicted?
Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude: Lowest altitude between fixes on a VOR airway, assures 1000 ft non-mountainous, 2000 ft mountainous and radio reception within 22 nm which is not of tremendous importance to GPS equipped aircraft. It is depicted with a large 'T' just below the white box with the airway number in it (ex: FL300)
223
How can you find all the minimum terrain information on any airway in FD Pro?
If you tap the airway designator, a box appears with navigational details, segment information AND also MEA and MAA altitudes.
224
What is MSA?
Where do we find it?
How is it different from other altitudes?
* Minimum Safe Altitude (FAA), Minimum Sector Altitude (ICAO)
* On approach plates
* It is the only altitude that ONLY assures 1000' mountainous AND non-mountainous.
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Sometimes MORA gives you 2000' clearance, and sometimes 1000' clearance. What is MORA and when does it give you one versus the other?
MORA (Minimum Off-Route Altitude)
If the highest obstruction elevation is 5000' MSL or lower = 1000' of clearance
If the highest obstruction elevation is 5001' MSL or higher = 2000' of clearance
226
What is a Terrain Critical Route?
Those United route segments where the terrain elevations and minimum altitude are so high that FM procedures for Rapid Depressurization and Emergency Descent may not permit descent to the FAR-prescribed altitude before the supply of passenger emergency oxygen has been exhausted. In other words, a need exists on these segments for a procedure that enables safe emergency descent below published minimum altitudes.
227
What are Terrain Critical Depressurization Procedures? What is the Captain's responsibility with regards to them? How do you find them?
* Each Terrain Critical Route has a Terrain Critical Depressurization Procedure (TCDP).
* The Captain must brief any depressurization procedures prior to entering that area.
* Type the route into the search bar in FD Pro and tap TCDP
228
You are trying to listen to the ATIS down in Central America. What is a good way to get a weak signal?
Pushing the TEST button on the radio frequency turning panel (right next to the knob you use to dial in the frequency) "removes automatic squelch feature" and " Improves reception of weak signals."
229
What do they do with the fuel after they de-fuel the aircraft?
I don't know, but they can't use the fuel again I know that. It's better if you can burn it.
230
What is the difference between MAYDAY and PANPAN?
MAYDAY: imminent or grave danger for which immediate assistance is required
PANPAN: a safety or urgent condition for which immediate assistance is not required
231
If the FAs grip something preflight and maintenance decides to defer it, what must happen?
A maintenance guy must come out and put an INOP sticker on it.
232
Is a flight from Houston to Guatemala a "Flag" operation?
Yes. ANY flight that does not begin and end in the in the lower 48 is a "Flag" operation.
233
What are the Classes of Fire and what do you use on each? What would a laptop fire be considered?
A: paper, cloth, plastic - leaves a residue of ash. Water or Halon.
B: liquids & gases, gasoline, oils, propane. Halon.
C: Live electrical wires. Halon
Laptops are Class A, not Class C
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What are the Central American countries from North to South.
* Mexico
* Guatemala
* Belize (to the east of Guatemala)
* Honduras
* El Salvador (to the southwest of Honduras
* Nicaragua
* Costa Rica
* Panama
