B Basic

Question 1

When does Ascot ops take over a DSCOM task

Answer 1

@ the 48 hr point

At which point Stn Ops is raises the task diary

Question 2

What is the report time for ALMs

Answer 2

Up to 4 hrs before EOBT

Question 3

When can the APU fire test be delayed until?

Answer 3

If it’s not required for ground operation reasons then the entire test can be delayed until the APU required for use

Question 4

What are the pushback limitations

Answer 4

141.4T
Max 2’ slope
Max 75’ towing angle

Question 5

Prior to taxi response

Answer 5

CH ready for taxi

Question 6

Call response prior to brake check

Answer 6

Loadmaster ready

Question 7

Before take off response

Answer 7

All secure

Question 8

Error management pilot asks crew

Answer 8

OPAWARE
Organisational
Physiological
Airport
Weather
Air traffic
Role
Environment

Question 9

If I need to supervise pushback

Answer 9

NLG pin, chocks and ground power removed

Question 10

Which engines need to be running to operate the NWS

Answer 10

3+4 need to be operating at run

Question 11

Trim for ERCC?

Answer 11

1st trim may remain valid for local trading sorties if

ZFW not changed more than 400kgs

Oncoming ALM calculates new TO CG

Question 12

What power source should be used on the ground in hot weather Ops

Answer 12

The use of external power should be maximised to reduce APU load

Question 13

At what brake temperature is it advisable to shutdown and chock the aircraft as soon as possible in order to allow the parking brake to be released

Answer 13

> 500”C

Question 14

AST considerations

Answer 14

Brief everyone including hand signals
If AST vents upwards position away from wings and idealy attached to to vehicle in the event of an emergency

AST required prior to shutdown of last engine if no bleed air available. If no AST then you need fire cover

Question 15

Crew incapacitation

Answer 15

Either obvious or subtle (most dangerous)
Land at ANSA (At Nearest Suitable Airfield)

Pilot call PAN or MAYDAY

Consider phase of flight to decide of to remove from seat

Administer first aid including possible use of 100% oxygen

Lower cabin altitude if possible

Question 16

Normal Ops ICAO crash cat

Answer 16

8

Can be reduced to 6 but read notes ( POB =<15 and no pax)

Question 17

Minimum fuel at destination

Answer 17

3T + burn to alternate airfield

Question 18

ERO SOP located?

Answer 18

Part B applied

Question 19

How long is pre-flight and weekly servicing valid for

Answer 19

Pre-flight servicing 36 hours from completion

Weekly servicing 6 days from completion

Question 20

Considerations for carrying AMED

Answer 20

Cabin altitude due to the expansion of gases in body cavities

Question 21

What should you complete for the captain prior to walking out to the aircraft

Answer 21

Auth sheet ALM risk matrix

Question 22

What temperatures are considered cold conditions

Answer 22

10’C to -30’C

Question 23

Securing the aircraft in cold weather conditions

Answer 23

Below 0’C use of ditching switch protection covers and water system draining

Below - 10’C liaise with GEv reference removal of batteries

Question 24

At what temperature is extreme cold conditions

Answer 24

≥ -30

Question 25

Part B lists ALM Quart currencies

Answer 25

ALM currency 31 days either flight, SIM or duty ALM Must operate in the air every 90 days ALM currency/competency requirements and BCR list is located in Part B Basic

Question 26

How long should observing duties be conducted for in the PTD

Answer 26

30 mins to reduce fatigue

Question 27

What first aid training do we need

Answer 27

Only Mod 1 refresher training 12 months

Question 28

Minimum seat load lateral clearance

Answer 28

12 in that can be reduced to 11 in if unavoidable

Question 29

Location of hand luggage

Answer 29

If over 50% of seats next the pallets are used then all bags ( pax and spt crew) will be stored elsewhere. Small items can be retained Pax weights reduced to 86 kgs on CLP If only 50% or less have seats next to pallets occupied then hand luggage you can be stowed in the vacancies

Question 30

Use of TL3 and TR3

Answer 30

DDH has accepted chains me exceptionally cross passenger aisleways provided they can be easily that over

Question 31

Vibration zone for pax

Answer 31

FR 30-34

Question 32

Cold zone

Answer 32

Consideration must be given to passengers located near the MFC on long flights

Question 33

Use of urinals

Answer 33

MFC used- prohibited On short flights in warm climates without MFC ALM discretion Notify the GE for servicing

Question 34

Arbitrary limits

Answer 34

400 'passenger' hours, read packs numbers in OM

Question 35

Access to aft escape hatch

Answer 35

If load plan blocks the attachment points and pax/spt crew are carried then read OM

Question 36

Normal loading time

Answer 36

2.30 hrs before off chocks 2 hrs for passenger moves

Question 37

When should TDUs be reviewed

Answer 37

Prior to powering the aircraft

Question 38

CED pax limit

Answer 38

10 in clean fatigues

Question 39

AMED CLP and Stretcher positions

Answer 39

In OM Pt B

Question 40

Which loads are not suitable for ERO

Answer 40

Any winch in more than single haul Unservicable vehicles

Question 41

Standard ERO

Answer 41

Via the ramp (non standard would use the CED if ramp not available) ref: FOB