A/C Gen/Lim/DDG

Question 1

Minimum width of pavement for 180 degree turn?

Answer 1

172 Feet
(51.8M)

FCOM1 20.10.2

Question 2

Limits for Runway slope?

Answer 2

+/- 2 degrees

FCOM 3 L.10.1

Question 3

Max tailwind for landing?

Answer 3

15KT.

FCOM 3 L.10.1

Question 4

Maximum Tailwind for Takeoff?

Answer 4

15KT (May be further reduced in combination with crosswind)

FCOM 3 L.10.1

Question 5

Speed limit for RVSM Airspace?

Answer 5

M0.90

FCOM 3 L.10.1

Question 6

747-8F Max Operating Altitude?

Answer 6

43,100 Feet Pressure Altitude.

FCOM 3 L.10.1

Question 7

747-8F Max Takeoff and Landing Altitude?

Answer 7

10,000 Feet Pressure Altitude.

FCOM 3 L.10.1

Question 8

Which part of the aircraft sweeps through the largest turning radius?

Answer 8

Wingtips

FCOM 1 20.10.2

Question 9

Maximum crosswind for landing? (Dry runway)

Answer 9

35KT

FCOM 3 L.10.5

Question 10

747-8F Maximum Landing Weight?

Answer 10

346,090KG

FCOM 3 L.11.2

Question 11

Limitations for Cabin Pressurisation:

• Max Differential? (Relief valves)
• Max differential for Takeoff and Landing?
• Max Cabin Altitude?

Answer 11

• 9.4 PSI
• 0.11 PSI
• 8000 Feet

FCOM 1 21.30.1

Question 12

With Autopilot in command, when can aileron trim be selected?

Answer 12

Aileron trim prohibited when autopilot engaged.

FCOM 3 L13.1

Question 13

When can you engage the autopilot after takeoff?

Answer 13

At or above 200’AGL

FCOM 3 L.13.1

Question 14

When must you disengage autopilot in a single channel ILS approach?

Answer 14

Prior to 100 Feet RA

FCOM 3 L.13.1

Question 15

What are the Maximum and Minimum glide slope angles?

Answer 15

Max= 3.25 degrees

Min= 2.5 degrees

FCOM 3 L.13.1

Question 16

Is there an Altitude restriction for flap extension?

Answer 16

20,000 Feet

FCOM 3 L.17.1

Question 17

How is the fuel temperature limitation set and what is the value?

Answer 17

Max= 54 degrees C

Min= -48 degrees C or 3 degrees more than the fuel freezing point (whichever is higher)

FCOM 3 L.15.1

Question 18

What are the operation limitation for Nacelle anti ice in flight?

Answer 18

Cannot use anti-ice if OAT or TAT is greater than 10 degrees C

FCOM 3 L.15.1

Question 19

Is QFE operation allowed for Cx 747-8?

Answer 19

Not Approved

FCOM 3 L.19.1

Question 20

List the altitude limitation for operation of APU & APU Bleed Air.

Answer 20

• On the ground: Do not operate the APU below -1000 Feet Pressure altitude
• Do not operate APU above 20,000 Feet Pressure altitude
• Do not operate APU Bleed above 15,000 Feet Pressure altitude

FCOM 3 L.15.3

Question 21

What is the duty cycle of the APU starter using battery?

Answer 21

Between starts:

1 and 2= 1 min

2 and 3= 1 min

3 and 4= 75 min

FCOM3 L.15.4

Question 22

List the door operation limits

Answer 22

Ground wind limits for all doors:

• Doors opening or closing: 40KT
• Doors open: 65KT

FCOM 3 L.10.11

Question 23

What is the EGT related limits GENX-2B for Starting and Take off?

Answer 23

Start: Max 750 degrees C

Take off: Max 1060 degrees C for 5 min (10 min if engine failure during take off)

FCOM 3 L.15.2

Question 24

Can reverse thrusters be used to move the plane backwards?

Answer 24

Prohibited

FCOM 3 L.15.3

Question 25

What is the required minimum oil temperature before advancing thrust lever to takeoff power for GENX-2B

Answer 25

No minimum unit FCOM 3 L.15.3

Question 26

What is the minimum oil pressure at idle for GENX-2B?

Answer 26

10 PSI FCOM 3 L.15.3

Question 27

What is the purpose of the DDG?

Answer 27

Provides guidance for flight crew and maintenance personnel to assist in dispatching an aircraft on schedule to and from stations. DDG 0.00-01-00.6

Question 28

How can an aircraft be dispatched outside the scope of the MEL?

Answer 28

May be possible in accordance with the operators dispensation scheme. -Contact Cx Mx for advice. -Contact IOC. (HKAR-MMEL-MEL) DDG 0.00-01-00.14

Question 29

What does a “P” item identify?

Answer 29

Identifies items with a performance limitation. DDG 0.00-01-00.6

Question 30

What does an “L” item identify?

Answer 30

Identifies items that affect Auto Landing capability or Low Vis Ops (LVO) DDG 0.00-01-00.6

Question 31

How is the requirement for a crew operating procedure indicated in the MEL?

Answer 31

“O” identifies crew operating procedure. Can be used singularly or in conjunction with an “M” (Maintenance procedure). DDG 0.00-01-00.6

Question 32

Describe the various types of ADD’s and associated requirements.

Answer 32

PADD: Performance Acceptable Deferred Defect. -Takeoff/Landing Performance Impact. -Max Takeoff/ZFW/Landing Weight restrictions. -ETOPS Restrictions. -Fuel Burn increase/Additional fuel requirements. Max FL/Speed restrictions. SADD: Significant Acceptable Deferred Defect. - Limiting the number of operating crew. - Impacting Flight Crew Flight Limitations. (Crew rest departments). - Impact on number of passengers carried. - Impact on carriage of cargo.