AA Pilot Indoc

Question 1

Where can you find AA’s policies and procedures for carrying Hazardous Material onboard our aircraft?

Answer 1

FOM-Dangerous Goods/ Cargo

Question 2

___ may reject any dangerous goods shipment when when safety of flight is in question.

Answer 2

The Captain

Question 3

There are ___ classes of Dangerous Goods. How many these classes are permissible on American Airlines?

Answer 3

9, All 9 classes are permissible. Only certain divisions within a class are not permitted.

Question 4

___ are responsible for accepting, inspecting, loading, and notifying the Pilot in Command of Dangerous Goods.

Answer 4

Ground Personnel

Question 5

Restricted articles permitted as carry-on baggage are permitted in the flightdeck with exception of ___.

Answer 5

any quantity of dry ice

Question 6

When carrying Dangerous Goods/ HazMat, which document, (besides the NOTOC) will inform you to where it is located on your aircraft?

Answer 6

Load Closeout

Question 7

During taxi, the following information is presented on the ACARS Load Closeout: R/A F-NO A-YES. Is a NOTOC form required?

Answer 7

The proper action is to obtain a NOTOC form prior to takeoff

Question 8

To ensure maximum flight deck awareness and to enhance flight safety the company notifies the captain via AUTO NOTOC of all ___ cargo shipments even when normally not required.

Answer 8

Lithium batteries

Question 9

In the event you encounter an emergency with a HAZMAT material, who should provide the dangerous goods to ATC?

Answer 9

The IOC Duty Director

Question 10

Using your iPad, refer to table 3d.4 in the FOM and determine which of the following items are prohibited in carry-on and checked baggage.

Answer 10

Passenger-owned and filled scuba tanks

Question 11

A system outage has caused the AUTO NOTOC system to be down. What is the name of the manual “Back Up” HazMat form that you will receive before departing the HazMat on board?

Answer 11

OK 333

Question 12

The Maximum Net Weight of dry ice pre package, cannot exceed ___ lbs.

Answer 12

440 lbs (200 kg.)

Question 13

For quick access to dangerous goods package totals and bin location information, referred to the…

Answer 13

NOTOC Dangerous Goods Summary on the header

Question 14

In the event you encounter an emergency with a HAZMET material, you should refer to the Dangerous Goods Incidents chart for guidance. Where is the chart located?

Answer 14

QRH

Question 15

The Captain must be notified of the type and location of hazardous materials on the aircraft. What document will the information be on?

Answer 15

NOTOC

Question 16

Flight Operations Manual The captain must conduct the takeoff (ground roll through clean-up) when visibility is less than ___ ft. RVR for any RVR on that runway, or 1/4 statue mile (if no RVR is reported for that runway)

Answer 16

1600

Question 17

Flight Operations Manual The Takeoff and Approach Legality Tables can be found in:

Answer 17

FOM and QRH on some fleets

Question 18

Flight Operations Manual: Should the required equipment fail prior to entering Reduce Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace ___________________________.

Answer 18

Contact ATC to get clearance that avoids flights within RVSM airspace.

Question 19

Flight Operations Manuals ATC phraseology for taxiing into position for takeoff on the departure runway and waiting for takeoff clearance is:

Answer 19

“Line up and wait”.

Question 20

Flight Operations Manual The Flight Operations Manual sets forth corporate polices, procedures, ___.

Answer 20

FARs and AA operations specifications.

Question 21

Flight Operations Manual The following operational priorities, which which must be taken into consideration to ensure operating integrity and consistency in American Airlines’ system of service are:

Answer 21

Safety, customer service, and operating economics.

Question 22

Weight & Balance- Refer to the Load Closeout for the Flight 42 to answer the next 3 questions.

Answer 22

The total souls on board (TSOB) listed on the load close out.

Question 23

Human Factors The ABCs in the Threat and Error Management (TEM) Model stand for?

Answer 23

Actively Monitor & Assess, Balance available Barriers, Communicate, Follow SOPs

Question 24

Emergency Equipment When operating any of the Halon fire extinguishers, the first step is to:

Answer 24

break the safety wire holding the pin or lever on the handle.

Question 25

ILS/ Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM) Notes direct the pilot to review the Attention All Users Page. This page is to be reviewed...

Answer 25

prior to conducting a PRM approach.

Question 26

Regarding Dangerous Goods/ HAZMAT, The pilot in command...

Answer 26

Has the authority to reject any dangerous goods shipment

Question 27

Dangerous Goods/ HAZMAT For quick access to dangerous goods package totals and bin location information, refer to the...

Answer 27

NOTOC Dangerous Goods Summary on the header

Question 28

Who has the responsibility for accepting and loading dangerous goods?

Answer 28

Ground Personnel

Question 29

Where would you look to find a list of dangerous goods that may not be carried a board our aircraft under any circumstances?

Answer 29

Flight Manual Part 1, Chapter 13

Question 30

Where would you look to find information regarding Restricted Articles brought on board by crew and passengers?

Answer 30

Flight Manual Part 1, Chapter 13

Question 31

If there are no restricted articles indicated on the load closeout, but a NOTOC has been delivered, what documentation takes precedence?

Answer 31

The NOTOC

Question 32

Which document should you reference in the event you encounter an emergency with HAZMAT materials?

Answer 32

The QRH, Miscellaneous Tab, applicable checklist for your fleet

Question 33

Inflight, prior to entering RVSM airspace, The captain and first officer must ensure that their altimeters indicate within how many feet of each other?

Answer 33

200 ft

Question 34

If the aircraft is not RVSM capable due to an MEL restrictions, how is the crew notified of the restriction?

Answer 34

At the bottom of the Flight Plan/ Dispatch Release under TAC Items."

Question 35

In RVSM airspace, when can you depart from an assigned altitude without ATC clearance?

Answer 35

In contingency or emergency situations

Question 36

A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), is vaild for ___ miles from \_\_\_\_

Answer 36

Is valid for a 5 mile radius from the center of the airport

Question 37

What is an occluded front?

Answer 37

When two fronts come together

Question 38

What is a warm front?

Answer 38

When warmer air overtakes cold air and cold air is slow to retreat

Question 39

Can an aircraft be dispatched into known severe icing conditions?

Answer 39

No

Question 40

What is the most frequent cause of surface visibility below 3 miles?

Answer 40

Fog

Question 41

Avoid all detectable precipitation and visible cloud by at least:

Answer 41

5 NM

Question 42

A round or oval cell with steep or shallow gradient with radar tops between 25,000-30,000 feet and lightning present is referred to as a:

Answer 42

General Thunderstorm

Question 43

What type of turbulence occurs in free atmosphere away from visible convective activity?

Answer 43

Clear Air Turbulence (CAT)

Question 44

What do you do if you encounter, or suspect you've encountered volcanic ash?

Answer 44

Exit as quickly as possible and report it to ATC and Dispatch.

Question 45

For a domestic flight, ASAP reports need to be filed:

Answer 45

Answer: Both of these are correct Within 24 hours after the time of an event occurrence Within 24 hours of the time that the employee became aware of a deviation

Question 46

The American Airlines Safety Newsletter, Safety Preflight, can be found:

Answer 46

On AAPilots or myMobile365

Question 47

The Clean aircraft Policy specifically requires that which of these surfaces are free of ice and snow prior to departure?

Answer 47

Control surfaces

Question 48

Why is it important to understand the different factors that affect aircraft icing (contamination)?

Answer 48

Holdover times must be adjusted according to current conditions.

Question 49

Autopilots, autothrottle speed command systems, or stability augmentation systems may be adversely affected by:

Answer 49

Ice formation on or in the vicinity of external sensors.

Question 50

When icing conditions are present, the flightdeck crew:

Answer 50

Shall conduct a visual inspection of the upper wing from the cabin.

Question 51

One of the sources of weather information, SIGMETs. What do they do?

Answer 51

Concern severe and extreme conditions of importance to all aircraft.

Question 52

Aircraft may be dispatched through (non--severe and) known or forecast icing conditions if:

Answer 52

Requirements of the MEL are met.

Question 53

How much can wing lift be reduced if a small accumulation of ice is present?

Answer 53

Up to 30%

Question 54

Type IV Fluid is normally applied _____ and \_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 54

Is normally applied cold and undiluted.

Question 55

Why do we deice/anti-ice with flaps up on all fleets?

Answer 55

Due to decreased hold over time

Question 56

Does anti-ice fluid lose effectiveness more rapidly on highly curved surfaces such as extended flaps and slats?

Answer 56

Yes

Question 57

Up to ___ inch of frost is permitted on the bottom of the wing under the fuel tank.

Answer 57

1/8

Question 58

Once the HOT clock on the Hold Over time calculator starts:

Answer 58

It cannot be reset

Question 59

Once the holdover time clock on the HOT app starts, can it be abused and/ or reset?

Answer 59

Reset only

Question 60

Takeoff in heavy snow must be accomplished within:

Answer 60

5 minutes of determining the aircraft is clean.

Question 61

Moderate accumulation rate is such that:

Answer 61

Short encounters become potentially hazardous.

Question 62

About 25% of the cases of SLD are found in:

Answer 62

Stratiform clouds colder than 0 degrees Celsius.

Question 63

Unlike particles such as hail, rain and snow flakes, small ice crystals are:

Answer 63

Undetectable using weather radar.

Question 64

When braking action is less than GOOD. What must you conduct?

Answer 64

You must conduct a Non-Standard Landing Distance Assessment.

Question 65

If the approach was made in icing conditions, or if the runway was contaminated with slush or snow, The flap/slat areas must be inspected at the gate for debris by:

Answer 65

The flight crew, maintenance or qualified personnel.

Question 66

If an aircraft equipped with non-altitude reporting transponder becomes a threat, will TCAS generate a Resolution Advisory?

Answer 66

No

Question 67

When responding to a Resolution Advisory, the pilot must:

Answer 67

Disconnect the auto pilot (and auto throttle, if applicable) and hand-fly.

Question 68

"INCREASE CLIMB" RAs are inhibited when:

Answer 68

When the aircraft performance capability does not meet TCAS design parameters.

Question 69

When the aircraft performance capability does not meet TCAS design parameters:

Answer 69

"INCREASE CLIMB" RA are inhibited.

Question 70

The "LEVEL OFF, LEVEL OFF" RA requires the crew to:

Answer 70

Reduction of vertical speed to 0 FPM

Question 71

The crew must reduce the vertical speed of the aircraft to 0 feet per minute when:

Answer 71

A " LEVEL OFF, LEVEL OFF" RA occurs.

Question 72

Windshear is:

Answer 72

A generic term for any rapid direction or velocity change in wind.

Question 73

When entering into the headwind of a windshear condition, IAS and lift typically:

Answer 73

Increase.

Question 74

For windshear alerts or advisories:

Answer 74

Takeoff and landing is permitted; however, caution should be exercised.

Question 75

The Windshear warning that is based on the assessment of current aircraft flight parameters and accelerations is:

Answer 75

Reactive.

Question 76

While executing a LDA PRM Instrument Approach (SOIA), Are you required to have that ILS Aircraft insight before proceeding past the LDA Missed Approach Point (LDA MAP)?

Answer 76

Yes

Question 77

Where should you look to find out how to notify ATC in the event you cannot except a PRM approach?

Answer 77

The "Attention All Users" page

Question 78

Is monitoring the monitor frequency required when executing a PRM approach?

Answer 78

Yes

Question 79

What action should be taken upon receipt of breakout instructions?

Answer 79

Hand-fly the instructions given.

Question 80

What action should you take if you receive a TCAS resolution advisory in addition to breakout instructions from the Monitor Controller?

Answer 80

Follow the TCAS RA climb or descend instructions while also complying with the Monitor's Controller's heading instructions.

Question 81

Which of the following is true regarding extended envelope training?

Answer 81

Emphasis is angle of attack awareness.

Question 82

Why is angle of attack awareness so important in an aircraft upset?

Answer 82

In a stall or approach to stall, you must first reduced AOA before using other upset recovery techniques.

Question 83

What is the single most important action in stall recovery?

Answer 83

Reducing angle of attack.