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1
Q

Above 80 knots, prior to V1, when shall a take off be aborted?

A

Fire or fire warning
Engine Failure
Predictive wind shear warning
If the aircraft is unsafe to fly

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2
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Take off path obstacle clearance

A

At least 35 feet

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What are the indications of the smoke detectors in the overhead crew rest?

A

Ionisation type detector: normal - green light illuminated. Smoke detected - red light illuminated.
Photoelectric smoke detector: normal - steady green light (if flashing, maintenance is required).
Smoke detected - steady red (if blinking, detector has failed)

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4
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After dispatch, what weather is to be used for alternate suitability? (ERA or Destination)

A

Landing minima, including aircraft and crew limits

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5
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Final reserve fuel based on?

A

30 minutes holding at 1500 ft, based on the landing weight at the alternate airport

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6
Q

Alternate fuel

A

Required to:
Make a missed approach from the minima at destination
Climb to cruise altitude
Fly to alternate airport, plus 5% contingency
Descent and complete a landing

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7
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Adequate Airport Distance Requirements

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Unless operating under EDTO, aircraft required to remain within 60 minutes flying time OEI of an adequate airport

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8
Q

Additional (mandatory) fuel

A

Maybe required to cater for depress or engine failure when:

  • Long over water segment
  • Long final route segment between last ERA and the destination
  • Relatively short distance between destination and nominated alternate
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9
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In RVSM, what equipment failures are required to be reported?

A

Loss of one or more primary altitude systems

Failure of all automatic altitude control systems

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10
Q

On average, how long do you have to get the aircraft on the ground in the event of a cargo fire?

A

17 minutes (UK CAA paper)

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11
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Manual flight in severe turbulence technique

A

Trim the aircraft, do not change stabiliser position. Control aircraft first, then make changes to altitude, heading and the airspeed

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12
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Minimum reserve fuel?

A

15 minutes holding at 1500ft based on the planned landing weight at the nominated ERA

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13
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Lavatory Fire Detection?

A

Aural alert sounds in lavatory and in cabin
Lavatory call light flashes, master call light at associated station flashes
SMOKE LAVATORY EICAS message appears

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14
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ATC Phraseology after completing TCAS maneuver

A

Cathay 123, clear of conflict, returning to (assigned clearance)

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15
Q

Obstacles are calculated how far off track for MRA for engine out on EDG?

A

10nm or referenced from navigational chart MORA

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16
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Max allowable wind speeds for auto landing

A

Headwind - 25 knots
Crosswind - 25 knots
Tailwind - 15 knots

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17
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When using manual RTOW charts, what take off must be used?

A

Max thrust, assumed temperatures prohibited

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18
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Max crosswind for take off

A

For dry or wet: in excess of 20 knots shall refer to the table
For contaminated: in excess of 10 knots shall refer to the table

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19
Q

Where are the ELT’s located on the ER?

A

L2 overhead compartment aft of door

L5 doghouse forward of door

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20
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Turbulence penetration speed

A

270 knots below 25,000
280 knots or M0.82 whichever is lower above 25,000

When airspeed below M0.82, maintain 15 knots above MMS

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21
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Climb FMA’s

A

THR REF/LNAV/VNAV SPD

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22
Q

Landing vs Ramp corrections on CFP

A

Landing correction should be used when adjusting the total fuel figure (i.e. If the ZFW has changed and you need to add or reduce fuel)

Ramp corrections is used if the trip fuel is adjusted by using fuel that is already on board such as contingency fuel

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23
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Distance for take off alternate airports

A

One hour flight time at one engine inoperative cruising speed.
Equivalent to 400nm

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24
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When is HF usage prohibited?

A

During refueling operations

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25
Q

ERA weather minima for EDTO operations prior to dispatch?

A

Minima for filing as an alternate
TEMPO/INTER: Landing minima
Crosswind within crew limits
RFF: 4

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26
Q

Total minimum clearance provided by CFP MRA’s

A

0-5000’: 2500’ clearance

>5000’: 3000’ clearance

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27
Q

Reserve Fuel

A

Fixed reserve at 30 minutes

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28
Q

ERA weather minima for non EDTO ops?

A

Landing minima
Crosswind within crew limits
RFF: 4

Can only ignore PROB <40%, not TEMPO/INTER

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29
Q

Handover brief

A
  1. A/C position, altitude, a/s and terrain
  2. Planned ETA’s and fuel log
  3. Route, destination and alternate weather
  4. ATC unit and frequency
  5. Instructions or restrictions
  6. Recall and Status
  7. Traffic
  8. Any other significant info
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30
Q

Hijack procedure

A

ACARS H75
IOC will say ‘Confirm Speed’
If in error, reply with ops normal, otherwise no response will indicate a hijacking
CPDLC - Select Emergency Report

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31
Q

What height can the autopilot be engaged?

A

200 ft

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32
Q

Definition of a suitable ERA

A

Meets the adequate standards

Met conditions meet the planning minima for the expected landing time and meets the approach, runway, crew and aircraft limits

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33
Q

When do you use emergency selector on oxygen masks?

A

When smoke is present

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34
Q

How many static dischargers are installed and how many can be missing?

A

54 installed, 5 can be missing

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35
Q

How do you know if there is severe damage?

A

N1/2 high vibrations

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36
Q

In a one engine out descent, after selecting OE inop in VNAV, what rate of descent will be initiated?

A

Initially unknown, then 300fpm (VNAV PTH)

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37
Q

Company policy for minimum RFF for ERA’s

A

Cat 4

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38
Q

Indications of smoke in the cargo compartment

A

DET FIRE CARGO

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39
Q

Cargo fire warning indications

A

Fire warning bell
Master warning
EICAS message FIRE CARGO
Cargo fire warning light illuminates

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40
Q

Explain the TAC

A

Significantly reduces uncommanded flight path changes associated with an engine failure. If thrust level on one engine differs by 10 percent or more from other, automatically adds rudder

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41
Q

Why do TCAS warning take precedence over ATC?

A

TCAS takes into account actual aircraft maneuvering, rather than the clearance

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42
Q

Considerations for CFP Trip fuel

A

Planned landing weight at destination
All contingency fuel is assumed to have been used en-route
Default runway for departure and arrival

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43
Q

Max slope

A

+/- 2%

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44
Q

IN RVSM, the aircraft shall not overshoot or undershoot altitude by how much?

A

150 feet

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45
Q

Actions just prior to ditching touchdown

A

Advise cabin of imminent touchdown
On final approach advise crew and passengers to brace
Plan to touchdown on the windward side and parallel to the waves or swell
Maintain airspeed and rate of descent with thrust

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46
Q

When is a take off alternate required?

A

When take off weather conditions at the departure airport are below the published ILS landing minima or the minima for the approach aid in use (if no ILS available)

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47
Q

Max tailwind component

A

15 knots

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48
Q

Total fuel

A

Total fuel is the sum of:

  • Fuel required
  • Rec extra
  • Discretionary fuel
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49
Q

Closest H2O extinguisher

A

R2

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50
Q

What emergency equipment is located in the cockpit?

A

3 flashlights, 2 PBE, 1 fire extinguisher, crow bar and mittens

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51
Q

How many static ports are on either side?

A

4 on the left, 3 on the right

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52
Q

Weather conditions for the take off alternate airport selected?

A

Cat 1 minima or higher (or minima for approach in use)
Crosswind within crew limits
RFF: 7

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53
Q

Recommended extra fuel

A

Allows for exceptional weather, ATC delays or other operational factors
Additional (mandatory) and Rec Extra should not be less than Reserve fuel

54
Q

Final reserve fuel for 777-300?

A

3200 kg

55
Q

Max and min glideslope angle?

A

Max 3.25, Min 2.5

56
Q

Considerations for autopilot usage in turbulence

A

In climb and descent, use of VNAV and FLCH modes arent recommended due to aircraft using elevators to fly - use VS

Auto throttles may need to be disconnected, select N1 or EPR, slightly above target

57
Q

Rule distance for 60 and 180 minute EDTO twin engine ops

A

60 min - 456nm

180 min - 1313nm

58
Q

Max take off weight

A

351, 534kg

59
Q

Optimum altitude

A

Determined based on aircraft gross weight, and cruise speed in still air. Does not consider effects of temperature or wind deviations.

When operating in ECON: Results in minimum cost based on cost index

When operating manually on entered speed or LRC: Results in minimum fuel burn

60
Q

Engine failure in the cruise

A 
Check for Severe Damage (then memory items if needed/time appropriate) 
Select VNAV ENG OUT
Check EO altitude, select appropriate altitude in MCP window
Execute VNAV ENG OUT
Push MCP Selector 
Initiate turn if required
Notify ATC 
Checklist
61
Q

Max altitude with flaps extended?

A

FL200

62
Q

What emergency equipment is located in the crew rest area?

A

4 PBE, 2 fire extinguishers, 2 flash lights

63
Q

EDTO rule distance based on what speed?

A

One engine MMO/VMO speed to 777-300

One engine MMO/VMO -10 knots for 777-300ER

64
Q

In flight fuel reduction

A

2 independent runways
Actual or forecast weather above non precision minima for filing as an alternate
No known or probable ATC delays
Fuel remaining is sufficient to:
i) continue to destination
ii) plus 5% contingency fuel from overhead or abeam the last suitable enroute airport
iii) plus 30 minute holding at 1500’ AAL
iv) complete an approach and landing

65
Q

Maximum flight time limitations per month and per year

A

100 hours in 28 days

900 hours in 12 months

66
Q

Polar route definition

A

Any route that crosses the ice cap region north of 78 degrees N latitude

67
Q

When is a flight considered an EDTO flight?

A

Ops in a twin engine aircraft conducted over a route that contains a point further than 60 minutes flying time, in still air at the best one engine cruise speed from an adequate airport

68
Q

Max crosswind for landing

A

Dry or wet: 38 knots

Contaminated: In excess of 15 knots shall refer to the tables

69
Q

What is the difference between DET CARGO FIRE and FIRE CARGO

A

DET FIRE CARGO: smoke is detected

FIRE CARGO: fire is detected

70
Q

Ditching rate of descent

A

200 to 300fpm

71
Q

Phraseology while conducting a TCAS maneuver?

A

Cathay 123, TCAS RA

72
Q

RTOW back up procedures in order of usage

A

ACARS ALT SEND
Web
SMS
Simplified

73
Q

Ditching flap setting

A

Flaps 30 or landing flaps appropriate for existing conditions

74
Q

Final reserve fuel for 777-300ER

A

3500kg

75
Q

Adequate airport definition

A

Runway length is sufficient
RFF is compatible
Pavement strength is compatible

76
Q

On the ground, when can the radar not be used?

A

Within a hangar or within 50 ft of fueling operations or fuel spill

77
Q

In a cruise descent what rate of descent is used by the autopilot?

A

1250fpm

78
Q

Emergency RVSM deviations in General/Oceanic airspace

A

45 degrees left or right
Aquire an offset in general airspace equal to mid point of adjacent track, oceanic 15nm
If able to maintain level: climb or descend 500’ from normally assigned level.
If unable: ROD minimised, subsequent level 500’ from normally assigned level

79
Q

Max landing weight

A

251, 290kg

80
Q

When must FLCH not be used?

A

Below 1000’ AFE

81
Q

Fuel Policy General

A
  1. Dispatch with at least fuel required
  2. Have sufficient fuel from any point on the planned route to divert to an ERA with:
    * Diversion fuel to ERA
    * Carry out an approach
    * Landing with 30 minutes of fuel
  3. Have sufficient fuel from any point on the planned route to divert to an ERA following a depress or engine failure (or both) with:
    * Diversion fuel to ERA plus 5% contingency (5% only for planning stage)
    * Carry out an approach
    * Land with 15 minutes minimum reserve fuel
82
Q

CFP PNR calculation allows for what?

A

Fuel will be sufficient at the PNR to allow flight back to the nominated airport on a great circle track, including contingency and 30 minutes holding.
An allowance for the turn onto the reciprocal track
From any point beyond the PNR, to continue onto the nominated destination or ERA

83
Q

How does the FMS use forecast and actual wins in relation to waypoint ETA’s?

A

FMC used forecast winds for points further down the track while using sensed winds close to the aircraft. The FMC mixes these winds for predictions in between

84
Q

Recommended altitude

A

Accounts for forecast winds and temperatures along the route for 250-500nm, in front, above and below the aircraft.

When operating in ECON:
Results in minimum cost based on cost index

When operating manually on entered speed or LRC:
Results in minimum fuel burn

85
Q

Fuel temperature limitations

A

Max 49 degrees C

Min -40 degrees C or 3 degrees above fuel freezing point, whichever is higher

86
Q

Cargo fire protection system

A

6 bottles
On pressing cargo fire switch in flight, 2 bottles discharge immediately, then the rest at the reduced rate after a time delay
On pressing switch on ground, 2 discharge and only 1 at the reduced rate

87
Q

In RVSM airspace, altimeters should agree to within what height?

A

+/- 200 ft of each other

88
Q

How much fuel is in the centre fuel tank when the CENTRE FUEL LOW message comes on?

A

1.2 tonnes

89
Q

Wind speed effect on CFP MRA

A

Corrected for winds up to 30 knots

30-50: +500’
51-70: +1000’
>70: +1500’

90
Q

Where is the planning minima listed?

A

Page 2 of CFP

91
Q

Max operating altitude

A

43,100’

92
Q

Reasons for suspecting a fuel leak

A

EICAS fuel is less than planned fuel
Engine has an excessive fuel flow
One main tank is abnormally low
Totaliser fuel is less than calculated fuel

93
Q

TCAS phraseology if a contradictory instruction is given while conducting a TCAS maneuver

A

Cathay 123, unable, TCAS RA

94
Q

Max landing gear operating speeds

A

270 IAS, 0.82M

95
Q

Indications of flight within volcanic activity

A

St Elmos fire
Sand blasting of the window screen
Bright glow on the engine inlets
Smoky odour
Haze or smoke
Decrease or loss of airspeed indications
Fluctuations in airspeed and engine indications

96
Q

Cruise FMA’s

A

SPD LNAV VNAV PTH

97
Q

What are the FMA drift down modes

A

THR LNAV VNAV SPD

Then once reaches 300 fpm, will go to VNAV PTH

98
Q

When is TAC not available?

A

When airspeed is below 70 knots on the ground
When thrust reverse is applied
When automatically disengaged due to system malfunction or loss of engine thrust data

99
Q

Where is the crosswind limit table located?

A

FCOM 3

100
Q

Crew immediate actions with unruly passenger?

A

Confirm flight deck door is closed and locked

Keep locked for remainder of flight until PIC in conjunction with ISM is satisfied that a threat no longer exists

101
Q

Destination airport weather below landing minima or forecast not available requires what?

A

Two destination alternate airports shall be selected

Weather shall meet criteria for filing as an alternate.
Fuel should be planned to the most distant of the two.
All shall be specified on the flight plan

102
Q

How many ELT’s are there?

A

2 portable, 1 fixed

103
Q

Planning minima for the detination airport?

A

At or above the published landing minima

PROB/TEMPO/INTER may be ignored

104
Q

Without LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, when must the autopilot be disengaged?

A

200 feet

105
Q

What are the actions at level off following a depressurization?

A

Conduct a PA
ISM to the flight deck, get a cabin damage and state report
Turn of all the oxygen which is no longer required
Make a decision on where to go
Do a STAR brief and tell IOC

106
Q

When do changes in QNH constitute a change in RTOW?

A

Using assumed temp take off: when QNH decreases by more than 2hPa
When max take off: QNH must be equal to or greater than QNH used for the calculation

107
Q

Regarding the 5% contingency requirement for planning fuel policy, how is this calculated?

A

5% of the trip fuel

108
Q

What must be selected when destination weather forecasts LVO

A

To protect against aircraft or airport system downgrades, a destination alternate which permits Cat 1 operations should be selected

109
Q

Difference between ECON and LRC cruise modes

A

ECON - based on cost index

LRC - maximises aircraft range

110
Q

Minimum JET A fuel temp

A

-40 degrees C

111
Q

RFF categories refer to what?

A

Aircraft overall length

112
Q

Pilot incapacitation actions

A

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

113
Q

Speed for ditching

A

Maintain airspeed at VREF

114
Q

Where are the water extinguishers located?

A

R2, R3, R4

115
Q

How many pitot tubes are on either side?

A

1 on the left, 2 on the right (inc centre pitot tube)

116
Q

Effect of wind on escape charts MRA?

A

Allows up to 50 knots

51-70: +500’
>70: +1000’

117
Q

Why is the EDG lower than the CFP LSALT?

A

Because the EDG disregards the grid LSALT and takes obstacle heights within 10nm

118
Q

Does the CFP alternate fuel include 5% contingency required for alternate fuel calculations?

A

Yes

119
Q

Ditching pitch attitude

A

Touchdown attitude of 10 to 12 degrees

120
Q

Emergency RVSM deviations in Chinese airspace

A

30 degrees right

5nm offset

121
Q

Is a valid RAIM prediction required before flying a PBN approach?

A

RAIM prediction is required at the planning stage only for the expected time of use. The actual approach can be flown as long as the ANP is equal to or less than the RNP

122
Q

RVSM deviations without ATC clearance in oceanic regions

A

45 degrees left or right. 15 nm offset. Once able to maintain level, and 10nm from track, climb or descent 500’ from normal ATC altitude

123
Q

At what speed is a cargo fire diversion performed at?

A

VMO/MMO

124
Q

What are the regulations regarding commanders discretion?

A

Standard FDP: add on 3 hours

LRO and ULRO duties: add on max 2 hours

125
Q

Maximum duty time limitations per week and per month

A

55 hours in 7 days

95 hours in 14 days

126
Q

Take off, ERA and destination alternate weather is valid for how long?

A

Periods 60 minutes prior, and 60 minutes after arrival shall be considered when considering the suitability of an alternate airport

127
Q

Enroute diversion procedures

A

Advise IOC
MMO/VMO (777ER VMO-10knots) OEI speed is used solely for the purposes of planning.
Diversions are made at the speed applicable to the situation

128
Q

What is the exception to normal take off alternate airport distances when engaged in EDTO operations?

A

First available take off alternate can be selected outside normal limits up to the EDTO rule distance limit for the aircraft.
The 777ER is 1506nm

129
Q

Lavatory fire extinguishing

A

Fire extinguishing is in the waste container, discharge is automatic and no cockpit indications exist.
Back up is flight attendants with portable fire extinguishers

130
Q

After dispatch, what are the requirements weather wise to define an airport as adequate

A

Ceiling and vis at the time of intended operation, above landing minima and crosswind below aircraft and crew limits

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