Big 89(ish) and Oral Exam - July 22 Update

Question 1

BIG 89 -

Explain Captain/Dispatcher joint responsibility

Answer 1

They are jointly responsible for the planning of each flight and will take into account all available information. Both have the authority to delay a flight due to safety concerns.

During the course of operations, if the PIC or dispatcher determine that a flight cannot be completed safely, the PIC may NOT allow the flight to continue to the planned destination.

Vol I 20.20 pg 2

Question 2

BIG 89 -

When is an alternate required?

Answer 2

12or3++MMOISTRS20144
*
* 1 hour before or after : 1000ft ceiling and 3SM ( CAT I) 1,000FT Ceiling and 2 SM (CAT II/III)
* +1500sm Flag
* +2sm Flag
* Marginal Weather – within 100 and ½ at both destination and 1^st alternate
* Method 2
* Offline Charter
* International - +6 hours
* Severe Icing - +/- 1hr
* Takeoff alternate
* RNAV only airport
* Supplemental
* 20144

Vol I 20.20

Question 3

BIG 89 -

How do we compute landing distance?

Answer 3

Normal procedure is via AWP.

Alternate procedures are the TLR and the QRH.

Question 4

BIG 89 -

Explain Method 1 vs Method 2. Standard strategy vs obstacle. Procedures for both. Where would we see it listed?

Answer 4

1. Method 1 – From V1 until destination the aircraft can clear all obstacles within 5nm of either side of the flight path by 1,000ft and have a positive rate of climb at 1500AGL at destination with 1 engine.
2. Method 2 – From ToC to a designated alternate the aircraft can clear all obstacles 5nm either side by 2,000ft and have a positive rate of climb at 1500AGL at the alternate with 1 engine.
3. Will be listed on the release with the diversionary route and airports.

Vol I 20.32 pg 5

Question 5

BIG 89 -

Explain Normal, Alternate, Direct Control Laws and Mechanical Backup

Answer 5

• Normal -
  
  • Bank - 67 max, lose trim above 33
  • Yaw - Turn coordination and yaw damping
  • Pitch - 20-30 up, 15 down
  • AoA- VMax, VLS, Alpha Prot, Alpha Max
  • Load - 2.5/-1 and 2/0
  • Speed - High and Low Speed protections
• Alternate
  
  • Bank - No protection
  • Yaw - Yaw damping
  • Pitch - No protections
  • AoA - VLS, VSW
  • Load - As Normal
  • Speed - May have speed stabilities
• Direct
  
  • No protections
  • Mechanical Rudder Control
  • VLS, VSW
  • Overspeed warning
• Mechanical Backup
  
  • Mechanical Rudder and THS only

Question 6

BIG 89 -

Explain ground speed mini

Answer 6

1. Ground speed mini is calculated by the aircraft utilizing crew inputted reported winds, aircraft calculated VAPP and ADIRS measured winds. Ground speed mini is the minimum energy as represented by the ground speed at which the aircraft will touch down at if at the VAPP with reported winds. To utilize aircraft inertia the speed target is adjusted while on final by the aircraft to maintain an energy state above this minimum speed depending on actual ADIRS winds.
2. Lowest speed is VAPP and the highest is VFE for the next flap setting or VFE -5 for FULL.
3. Must have approach phase and managed speeds active.

*NEO aircraft have a slight different and less responsive algorithm for GS Mini

Vol III 22-30-90 pg 12

Question 7

BIG 89 -

Preliminary Cockpit Prep

1. What is the minimum battery voltage and what does the voltage insure?
2. What indications do you get when conducting an APU fire test with AC power?
3. Reference b above, what indications are lost when performing with DC power?

Answer 7

1. What is the minimum battery voltage and what does the voltage insure?
   
   1. 25.5 volts. The batteries above 50% charge.
2. What indications do you get when conducting an engine fire test with AC power?
   
   1. APU FIRE pushbutton, SQUIB and DISCH lights, Master Warn, Fire warning on ECAM.
3. Reference b above, what indications are lost when performing with DC power?
   
   1. Master Warn and Fire Warn on ECAM.

Vol II 3.05 pg 3

Question 8

BIG 89 -

If brake accumulator pressure is out of green band, how can it be charged?

Answer 8

Yellow Hydraulic Electric pump

Vol II 3.05 pg 4

Question 9

BIG 89 -

At the gate with engines off, you turn on the yellow hydraulic pump. Will this action pressurize the green hydraulic system?

Answer 9

Yes, both systems will be pressurized by the yellow electric pump. The green will be pressurized by the PTU unless inhibited by split engine masters and either the parking brake set or the nose wheel steering pin in. Also inhibited during cargo door operation.

Vol III 29-20 Pg 2

Question 10

BIG 89 -

During single engine taxi, the #2 engine must be started a minimum of how many minutes prior to take off and why?

Answer 10

Engine idle stabilization for 3 minutes after start is required for 301-399 or 2 minutes for 201-299 and 701-799. For 601-699 has no stabilization time as long as the engine has not been shut down for more than 2 hours. If this is the case is has a 5 minute stabilization time.

• Also must be started 2 minutes prior to departure to ensure that the engines are being fed from the wing tanks and not the center tank. The center tank pumps run for a minimum of 2 minutes after each engine start and only turn off after that two minute period and the slats extended.

Vol II 3.10 pg 3

Question 11

BIG 89 -

What temp and conditions must the engine ice be turned on and in what phase of flight?

Answer 11

When the OAT (ground) or TAT (flight) are below 10C and there is visible moisture (including low visibility of less than 1sm) or with ramp/surface contamination.

Engine Anti-Ice may be off during climb and cruise when SAT is below -40 C. It must be ON during descent in icing conditions even when the SAT is below -40C.

Vol II 5.45 pg 9-10

Question 12

BIG 89 -

Weight and Balance (what ways can you get a valid W&B?)

Answer 12

1. AWP
2. Weight and Balance Manifest from Central Load Planning
3. Flight Crew Readback Form

Vol I 20.37

Question 13

BIG 89 -

What do the FACs do?

Answer 13

BeSWiFT RATTY

• Beta target and normal side slip indications
  
  • Flaps 1,2,3
  • 1 engine above 80% N1
  • More than a 35% N1 split
• Speed, speed, speed
  
  • Low energy warning
  • Flaps 2 to FULL, 2000’ to 100’
  • Forewarns of Alpha Floor
• Windshear
  
  • Reactive
  • 3 sec after liftoff to 1300’
  • 1300’ to 50’
• Flight envelope protections
  
  • Speed tape symbology
• Tail
  
  • Rudder limiting
  • Alternate law yaw
  • Turn coordination
  • Trim
  • Yaw damping

Vol III 22-40-10 pg 1

Question 14

BIG 89 -

When is a TO alternate required?

Answer 14

When the departure airport is below Cat I approach minimums for that airport.

Vol I 20.40 pg 3

Question 15

BIG 89 -

What is the time and distance for a TO alternate?

Answer 15

1. 1 hr. flight time single engine in still air at cruise speed
2. Maximum of 330NM

Vol I 20.40 pg 3

Question 16

BIG 89 -

When is the A/P required for an approach?

Answer 16

When the visibility is less than 4000 RVR or 3/4, the approach must be flown with the autopilot(s) engaged if operable.

Vol II 2.10 pg 2

Question 17

BIG 89 -

When is an autoland required?

Answer 17

An autoland is required below 1800 RVR.

Frontier policy is that any time the reported weather is below 2400 RVR or 1/2 SM the crew will set up and brief as a CAT II or CAT III approach.

Vol II 2.10 pg 4

Question 18

BIG 89 -

In flight, when will the speed brakes automatically retract?

Answer 18

SEAFAT

• SEC1 and SEC3 both have faults
• Elevator has a fault (either)
• AOA protection is active
• Flaps are in FULL configuration (or Flaps 3 for 321)
• Alpha Floor activation
• Thrust levers above MCT

Vol III 27-10-20 pg 7

Question 19

BIG 89 -

What does centering the beta target with the bank index do?

Answer 19

When centered, the sideslip equals the sideslip target for optimum aircraft performance.

Vol III 31-40 pg 6

Question 20

BIG 89 -

If you lose the Blue Hydrauic system fluid is the RAT availalbe?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

BIG 89 -

Is alpha floor available in alternate law? Direct Law?

Answer 21

No, for pitch, only load factor protection remains when in alternate law.

No protections are available in direct law.

Vol II 9.10 pg 1

Question 22

BIG 89 -

Why should the Captain wait to call for the “after start” checklist until after visually confirms that the tow bar had been disconnected?

Answer 22

To prevent damage or injury due to nose wheel steering movement when the hydraulic systems pressurized and the NW STRG becoming active.

Question 23

BIG 89 -

What color is the “NW STRG DISC”?

Answer 23

1. Green with towing pin in
2. Yellow with one engine running

Vol III 32-20-20 pg 3

Question 24

BIG 89 -

Do you have A/Skid if you lose your normal braking?

Answer 24

Maybe, depending on the failure,

braking may revert to:

• Alternate braking with anti-skid.
• Alternate braking without anti-skid
• Alternate without anti-skid and on the accumulator.

Vol III 32-30-10 pg 1

Question 25

BIG 89 - What powers the AC ESS BUS and DC ESS BUS if both engine driven gens are lost and the airspeed is above 100kts?

Answer 25

1. RAT will automatically deploy at 100kts if both AC1 and AC2 are unpowered. 2. It takes about 8 seconds for the Emergency Generator to couple. 3. It will power the AC ESS and DC ESS via the ESS TR. 4. When the RAT stalls (apx 125-140kts) the generator stops providing power and the batteries pick up the load. The AC SHED ESS and DC SHED ESS buses are shed. 5. On the ground below 100kts then DC BAT bus is powered. 6. Below 50kts the AC ESS bus is shed and all flight displays will go blank. Vol III 24-10-30-30 pg 8

Question 26

BIG 89 - What is the max recommended thrust to be used to get the A/C to move on the ramp?

Answer 26

40% N1 Vol II 3.10 pg 8

Question 27

BIG 89 - How do you get out of “TOGA LK” is triggered by “A FLOOR”?

Answer 27

Disconnect the autothrust. On some aircraft this feature does not exist and when A FLOOR conditions are no longer applicable, the aircraft reverts to previous A/THR mode. Vol III 22-30-90 pg 11

Question 28

BIG 89 - What flight control is left when in mechanical backup law?

Answer 28

Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer and Rudder Vol II 9.10 pg 1

Question 29

BIG 89 - If the pilot manually tunes a freq thru the RAD/NAV function, does it affect the auto tuning of the FMGC?

Answer 29

No, manually selecting a navaid does not affect the automatic function of the FMGC. However, the auto tuned VOR/DME will not be displayed on the ND. Vol III 34-NAV-30-10 pg 1

Question 30

BIG 89 - What equipment must be operating prior to entering RVSM airspace?

Answer 30

1. FWC – Flight Warning Computer 2. FCU - Flight Control Unit 3. Autopilot 4. Transponder 5. 2 PFDs 6. 2 ADRs (ADR1 is required) 7. 2 DMCs Vol II 5.25. pg 1

Question 31

BIG 89 - What are the 4 requirements to accept a RNAV departure?

Answer 31

1. Cross track error should be kept less than 0.5NM 2. Procedure must be retrieved from the navigation database 3. A flight director or autopilot in LNAV mode must be used 4. Pilots must be able to engage the RNAV flight guidance no later than 500ft AFE. Vol I 25.40 pg 2

Question 32

BIG 89 - What is the required response to “SINK RATE” aural warning?

Answer 32

The Stabilized Approach Criteria specifies that below 1,000' we must be "absent GPWS warnings" so a SINKRATE warning would mandate a go around. Vol II 2.05 pg 2

Question 33

BIG 89 - How must an approach be conducted when visibility is 1/2sm, or RVR 2400 or less?

Answer 33

Autoland must be conducted. Vol I 25.60 pg 3

Question 34

BIG 89 - What flight release paperwork is required to be onboard before a flight can block out?

Answer 34

1. Flight Release 2. Flight Plan 3. Latest available METAR and TAF 4. NOTAMs 5. Performance information 6. Weight and Balance Manifest Vol I 20.30 pg 1

Question 35

BIG 89 - What is the required response to an “AUTOLAND” warning light during CAT II/II approach?

Answer 35

An immediate missed approached is required. Vol II 6.30 pg 13

Question 36

BIG 89 - How does the pilot initiate the call to the FAs to inform them to prepare the cabin for possible evacuation?

Answer 36

1. The captain will use the EMER call button if the passengers will need to brace and use the term Emergency Prep. 2. Give the FAs a TEST briefing. 3. If not, the captain will use the normal call button and issue a Cabin Advisory. Vol I 45.40 pg 1

Question 37

BIG 89 - What are the characteristic/maneuvering speeds in the Airbus? Green dot, F, S for selected flap position?

Answer 37

1. The maneuvering speed depends on configuration. 2. Green dot is displayed in a clean configuration and is the best lift/drag ratio speed. Also engine out operating speed in clean configuration. 3. F is the minimum speed for the retractions of flaps and is displayed in configuration 2 or 3. Target speed when in config 2 or 3. 4. S is the minimum speed for the retraction of the slats and is displayed in 1 or 1+F. Target speed when in config 1 or 1+F. Vol II 9.05 pg 1

Question 38

BIG 89 - What is the lowest authorized RVR F9 can depart a runway?

Answer 38

500/500/500 Vol I 20.40 pg 2

Question 39

BIG 89 - What should the settings be on RMP3 (if installed)?

Answer 39

ON and STBY NAV lights out. HF and AM lights extinguished. Vol II 3.05 pg 15

Question 40

BIG 89 - When is an exterior inspection required?

Answer 40

1. Prior to each flight 2. After each flight. For customs flights where it is impracticale for the crew to perform the walkaround, the crew shall contact MCC to request a mechanic perform the inspection. Vol II 3.05 pg 6 and Vol I 30.10 pg 1

Question 41

BIG 89 - When is a crew briefing required?

Answer 41

Prior to the first flight of the day or with newly assigned crew members. At a minimum the captain will brief the FO and one FA who can brief the remaining FAs Vol I 15.20 pg 1

Question 42

BIG 89 - When is a DDA required?

Answer 42

Any time the approach utilizes a MDA, 50 ft. must be added to calculate the DDA to allow the approach to be flown with a CDA and will ensure the aircraft will not descend below MDA on a missed approach. Vol II 2.10 pg 4

Question 43

BIG 89 - While conducting an ECAM procedure what are the 5 things the Pilot Flying is responsible for?

Answer 43

1. Thrust Levers 2. Control of flight path and airspeed 3. Aircraft configuration (request changes) 4. Navigation 5. Communications Vol II 4.05 pg 1

Question 44

BIG 89 - When are heads down activities permitted?

Answer 44

PM 'heads down' activities are only permitted during straight taxi, i.e., no turns. Vol II 3.10 pg 8

Question 45

BIG 89 - Is F9 authorized to fly circle to land approaches? IS F9 authorized to perform circle to land maneuvers? If so, what are the minimums?

Answer 45

1. No but we can do circle to land maneuvers. 1. 1000ft ceiling and Vis of at least 3sm. 2. Reported weather is at least equal to the charted circle to land minimums 3. Use the higher of 1000ft HAA or the charted MDA 4. Remain clear of clouds 5. If visual reference to the airport is lost a missed approach must be executed. Vol I 20.50 pg 3

Question 46

BIG 89 - Is a logbook page required to be completed each calendar day? When starting a new logbook page, what information is required to be entered along with the discrepancy/write-up?

Answer 46

* No, only if maintenence action performed or logged. * A/C Number and Date (based on Denver Time) Vol I 25.20 pg 4

Question 47

BIG 89 - Who normally performs the Engine Fire Warning test on the preliminary set up flow?

Answer 47

The captain. Vol II 3.05 pg 15

Question 48

BIG 89 - When do we use the flight path vector/director for approaches?

Answer 48

For MANAGED/SELECTED or SELECTED/SELECTED non precision approaches. Vol II 6.15 pg 10

Question 49

BIG 89 - If a circuit breaker pops on the ground or in flight, can we reset them?

Answer 49

1. In flight: No unless captain judges it necessary for the safe conduct of flight and only as a last resort. 2. On Ground: Do not re-engage Fuel Pump CBs but crew may reset other tripped CBs in coordination with MX and the cause of the CB trip has been identified. Vol II 5.05 pg 1

Question 50

BIG 89 - When is a logbook entry required for a computer reset?

Answer 50

All resets should be entered as either CR (successful rest) or as a discrepancy. Vol I 25.20 pg 3

Question 51

BIG 89 - An RNAV GPS approach has LPV as well as LNAV/VNAV and VNAV minimums, which minimums can F9 use?

Answer 51

LNAV/VNAV or VNAV mins only. Vol II 6.15 pg 20

Question 52

BIG 89 - How many wing walkers are required to park the plane at the gate?

Answer 52

Marshaller is the primary guide to the flight and two wing walkers are required unless using SWAPS equipment. Vol I 25.30 pg 8

Question 53

BIG 89 - First flight of the day, elec. System is supplied with AC power, is the bat voltage check required?

Answer 53

No Vol II 3.05 pg 3

Question 54

BIG 89 - Do Bat 1&2 need to be in auto for APU start?

Answer 54

Yes Vol II 3.05 pg 3

Question 55

BIG 89 - During cockpit preparation, when turning Bat 1&2 off then on, what are we looking for?

Answer 55

By turning them off and on it initiates a charging cycle. Check the ECAM ELEC page for battery current to drop to 60A after 10 seconds and continue to decrease. If not the batteries must be allowed to charge before performing the test again. Vol II 3.05 pg 15

Question 56

BIG 89 - During cockpit prep, setting QNH on the FCU, what is the max altitude difference between PFD 1 & 2?

Answer 56

20ft Vol II 5.50 pg 1

Question 57

BIG 89 - During engine start with the thrust levers out of idle position, will the engines start?

Answer 57

Yes, thrust will rapidly increase to thrust corresponding to lever position. Vol II 3.10 pg 2

Question 58

BIG 89 - After engine start, the ground crew reports a fuel leak from the engine drain mast. What is our action?

Answer 58

205-299, 301-399, 701-799: * Run engine at idle for 5 minutes. If the leak disappears no action is required, if the leak continues after 5 minutes maintenance action is required. 601-699: * Abort the engine start, maintenance action is required. Vol II 3.15 pg1-2

Question 59

BIG 89 - During engine start, elec. power supply is interrupted, what is our action?

Answer 59

Abort the start by switching OFF the master switch and perform a 30 second dry crank. * To initate the dry crank: * ENG MODE selector: Crank * ENG MAN START pb-sw: ON * To stop the dry crank: * ENG MAN START pb-sw: OFF * ENG MODE selector: NORM Vol II 3.15

Question 60

BIG 89 - When is a full alignment of the ADIRS required?

Answer 60

* GPS is not available and NAVID coverage is poor on the expected route * Alaska flights * GPS is not available and the flight time exceeds 3 hours * Crew change * Class II navigation * First flight of the day * International flights Vol II 3.05 pg 14

Question 61

BIG 89 - After landing when do we perform a drift/IRS Performance check? What are the limits?

Answer 61

1. Yes, during every parking check. The limits are based on cumulative NAV time (flight time) since the last quick of full alignment. 2. Less than 5nm error is always good to go. See page Vol II 3.20.3 for chart.

Question 62

BIG 89 - Which leading edge devices are ice protected? Is the tail ice protected?

Answer 62

1. Outer three slats 2. The tail is not protected Vol III 30-20-10

Question 63

BIG 89 - What is the definition of Marginal WX?

Answer 63

1. Ceiling within 100ft or visibility within 1/2SM of the minimums for that airport. 2. WX must be marginal both destination and first alternate to require a second alternate. Vol I 20.20 pg 3

Question 64

BIG 89 - What does “RNAV 1” mean?

Answer 64

Aircraft navigational position must not have greater than TSE of 1NM 95% of the time. Also referred to as RNP 1.0 Vol I 25.40 pg 2

Question 65

BIG 89 - How do you verify that your EPE does not exceed your RNP of 1.0?

Answer 65

NAV ACCUR HIGH on PROG page on MCDU Vol II 5.25 pg 6

Question 66

BIG 89 - When may we fly to a published MDA?

Answer 66

We must use a DDA for all non precision approaches except for a visual circle to land maneuver which may use the MDA if it is higher than 1000' HAA. Vol I 20.50 pg 3

Question 67

BIG 89 - If you were preparing for a CAT III approach and the standby altimeter failed, would it affect your CAT status?

Answer 67

No, the standby altimeter is not listed on the CAT card. CAT Approach Briefing Card

Question 68

BIG 89 - Who has the authority to cancel a flight?

Answer 68

Only Systems Operational Control (SOC) has that authority. Vol I 45.30 Pg 1

Question 69

BIG 89 - In case of Dual Engine Failure, what action do you apply first, ECAM or QRH?

Answer 69

Typically the FWC will correctly identify a dual failure and provide the correct ECAM which should be used as it will provide the correct immediate actions and direct the flight crew to the correct QRH procedure. If the FWC fails to identify the dual engine failure go directly to the QRH for the ENG DUAL FAILURE- Fuel Remaining or ENG DUAL FAILURE - No Fuel Remaining checklists. Vol II 4.05 pg 2

Question 70

BIG 89 - For abnormal procedures during takeoff, which checklist is read first? After Takeoff Checklist or the Abnormal Checklist?

Answer 70

After Takeoff and then ECAM/Abnormal except for: * Engine Fire * Engine Failure * Engine Overlimit * Engine Stall * Engine Low Oil Pressure. Vol II 4.05 pg 9

Question 71

BIG 89 - When may a single engine autoland be done and in what configuration?

Answer 71

1. Airbus are certified for single engine autoland approaches however Frontier limitations prohibit the initial of such an approach. However if the crew determines it to be the safest course of action it is covered by emergency authority. 2. A320 with one engine inoperative are only certified to perform an autoland in FULL configuration. Vol II 2.10 pg 6

Question 72

BIG 89 - When do you select Flaps Full on a single engine approach?

Answer 72

When established on a final descent to an assured landing. If step downs or level off is expected during the final approach, flaps 3 should be used for approach and landing. Vol II 6.15 pg 34

Question 73

BIG 89 - What colors are verbalized when confirming mode changes on the FMA?

Answer 73

Any boxed FMA changes will be announced by the PF. Above FL180 changes to the vertical or lateral mode changes will be announced by the PF. Vol II 3.01 pg 3

Question 74

BIG 89 - When is it appropriate to call “continuing” on an approach?

Answer 74

When the PM announces approach lights in sight. May not descend below 100' without the red terminating bars or runway environment in sight. Vol II 6.15 pg 6-7

Question 75

BIG 89 - What action is taken at minimums, when landing for a non-precision approach?

Answer 75

1. If appropriate visual reference are in sight: 1. A/P off 2. FDs off (Except for RNAV where the MAP is at the runway end) 2. If appropriate visual references are no in sight: 1. Initiate missed approach Vol II 6.15 pg 14

Question 76

BIG 89 - What do you do if the aircraft starts to move with the parking brake on?

Answer 76

Immediately release parking brake to restore braking to the pedals.

Question 77

BIG 89 - Is it OK to leave the cockpit unattended when the parking brake is released?

Answer 77

No unless by at the direction of maintenance while work is being performed. Vol II 3.05 pg 4

Question 78

BIG 89 - Below what temperature at the landing airport must we consider ice accretion if we encountered enroute icing?

Answer 78

10 degrees Vol II 5.20 pg 33

Question 79

BIG 89 - If a First Officer has less than 100 hours in the airplane under what conditions must the captain make the takeoff and/or landing?

Answer 79

* RVR at or below 4000 * Visibility at or below 3/4sm * Runway is wet, slippery or contaminated * Braking action less than good * Crosswind over 15kts * LLWS or reported windshear * Special airport * When the captain deems it prudent Vol I 10.40 pg 4

Question 80

BIG 89 - What approximate numbers can we use to validate our fuel load?

Answer 80

6-5-4 1st hour: 6000lbs Cruise per hour: 5000lbs Last hour: 4000lbs

Question 81

BIG 89 - What are the signs that ANTI-ICE Fluid has failed?

Answer 81

Type I, II and IV fluids are no longer effective when the surfaces are **losing their gloss, turning white or have visible snow or other precipitation remaining on the surface without melting**. Vol I 45.10 pg 14

Question 82

BIG 89 - What is the definition of icing conditions?

Answer 82

Icing conditions may be expected when the OAT (on ground) or TAT (in flight) is at or below **10C**, and there is visible moisture in the air (such as clouds, fog with low visibility of **1 sm** or less, rain, snow, sleet, ice crystals) or standing water, slush, ice or snow is present on the taxiways or runways.

Question 83

BIG 89 - For non-precision, managed/selected approaches flown at a constant decent angle (CDA) can we use the Vertical Deviation (VDEV) for reference?

Answer 83

If the missed approach point is colocated with the end of the runway and GPS Primary, VDEV may be used as an additional reference. Minor adjustments in FPA may be required to maintain the planned descent path. Vol II 60.04-01a pg 2

Question 84

BIG 89 - Explain Flaps optimized between 3 and 4

Answer 84

The landing flap setting will be optimized between flaps 3 and 4 to provide the most effective landing configuration based on landing weight and field conditions. Flaps 3 is commonly used due to: * Enroute icing conditions - ice accumulation can affect approach climb limit weight * Go around on the NEO aircraft due to climb gradient requirements * Maximizing the MRLW when restricted by an approach or landing climb limit. Vol I 20.36 pg 9

Question 85

BIG 89 - Flaps 3 is required in certain abnormal situations. Do you selected Config 3 on the PERF APP page?

Answer 85

1. Flaps 3 would be selected in cases without a failure but landing flaps 3 by choice or due to performance. If landing with a failure when the QRH will be utilized to determine VAPP and landing distance, flaps full will be selected in the Perf page.

Question 86

BIG 89 - How are derived minimums for alternates calculated?

Answer 86

* For airports with at least one straight-in non-precision, Cat 1 ILS or a circuling manuver from an IAP: * Add 400ft to the MDA or DA and 1sm to the visibility required for the approach. * For airports with at least two straight-in approaches to different suitable runways: * Add 200ft to the higher DA or MDA of the two approaches used and 1/2sm to the higher visibilty of the two approaches used. Vol I 20.20 Pg 3

Question 87

BIG 89 - How much can your planned QNH (PQNH) change on the TLR before you need a new TLR?

Answer 87

QNH can go down by 00.10 from the PQNH before a new TLR is required. A upward change in QNH does not ever require a new TLR as performance will improve. Vol I 20.36 pg 3

Question 88

BIG 89 - How much fuel variance is allowed on the Fuel Reliability Check?

Answer 88

300 gallons or 1100 liters Vol I 20.38 pg 3

Question 89

BIG 89 - Is Frontier authorized for LAHSO operations?

Answer 89

Yes

Question 90

BIG 89 - Standard strategy vs obstacle. Procedures for both.

Answer 90

Fixed Speed Strategy: MMO/VMO until <500fpm with MCT. Standard Strategy: * Descent to Ceiling: M.78/300kt until <500fpm with MCT. * Cruise: LR Ceiling, LR speed Obstacle Strategy: * Descent to Ceiling: Green Dot Speed and MCT * Cruise: Obstacle not cleared: Maintain Green Dot and MCT * Cruise: Obstacle Cleared: Revert to standard strategy Both strategies: * Descent to landing: IDLE/M.78/300kt/250kt * Appox increase in fuel consumption compared to with both engines operative: +33% Vol II 8.01 pg 7

Question 91

BIG 89 - What are the three types of engine failure procedures?

Answer 91

Standard - Turn at 1000ft Simple Special - Turn to a NAVAID or Heading below 1000ft. Mandatory in VMC to 1000ft and IMC to 3000ft. Complex Special - too complex to list in the TLR or other considerations must be taken into account. Mandatory to completion in VMC or IMC. Vol I 20.36 pg 5

Question 92

BIG 89 - What is included in the Captain's Departure Brief?

Answer 92

* Logbook (MEL/CDL/NEF) * Weather - ATIS for weather and threats * Runway/Airport Surface Conditions * Pilot Flying and Planned Runway * Taxi Route and Considerations * Clearance - Tail, Flight, Squawk, Route, Altitude, Freq * Abnormal/Emergency - RTO, EOSID * Terrain Awareness * Threats and Mitigation- tail strike, birds, bump thrust * FMGC - DIFRIPPS * Data - Nav database * Init A - Alternate Airport * F-Plan - Runway and first fix * Rad Nav - As Required * Init B - Gross Weight and Fuel * Prog - RNP, GPS * Sec - As Required

Question 93

BIG 89 - What is required in the logbook look back?

Answer 93

The captain shall find the last airworthiness signoff and from that page forward: * Determine whether the maintenance status of the aircraft is acceptable by checking the aircraft logbook for any open or deferred items. * Verify all MEL/CDL/NEF items are listed on the release. * Ensure compliance with MEL/CDL requirements and special maintenance and operation procedures. Vol I 25.20 pg 1

Question 94

When do we need to perform an engine run up in winter conditions? What is the procedure?

Answer 94

If conditions are such that engine ice accumulation may occur (when in icing conditions for more than 30 min). 201-299. 701-799: * At intervals not greater than **30 min**, accelerate engines to **70% N1** for **30 second** intervals. * This procedure should be allied just before take-off with particular attention paid to normal engine operation. * If in freeing rain, drizzle, fog or heavy snow the interval is reduced to **10 minutes** but only advance the throttles to **70% momentarily**. 301-399: * At intervals not greater than **60 min**, accelerate engines to **70% N1** for **5 second** intervals. * This procedure should be allied just before take-off with particular attention paid to normal engine operation. * When in ground fog icing conditions for over **120 minutes** an **engine inspection** is required. 601-699: * At intervals not greater than **30 min if above 9C or 120 min if below 9C**, momentarily accelerate engines to **60% N1**. * This procedure should be allied just before take-off with particular attention paid to normal engine operation.

Question 95

At what altitude and speed is Contingency Fuel calculated at?

Answer 95

15,000ft MSL and Green Dot

Question 96

How is Alternate Fuel calculated (route, altitude, speed)?

Answer 96

Alterntate fuel for alternate airports includes: * Climb to cruise altitude * Cruise flight to the most distant alternate's IAF * Cost index 0 * One approach and landing at most distant alternate

Question 97

How is Reserve fuel calculated?

Answer 97

45 minutes of flight time at the last cruise altitude of the flight plan.

Question 98

What items on the RNAV (RNP) Briefing Card require an immediate missed approach?

Answer 98

-VDEV 3/4 dot or 75ft deviation -Cross Track deviation of .3nm - GPS PRIMARY Lost - GPS Fault - Failed Altimeter Check - Dual FMGC Fault or Reset Scratchpad messages of: -NAV ACC DOWNGRADE - FMS 1/FMS 2 POS DIFF ECAM: -NAV FM/GPS POS DISAGREE -