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Ch. 8.1 Operating Procedures (Flight Preparation Instructions) Flashcards

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What are the “Minimum Flight Altitudes” pulished as in respect to the following condtions?
1- On Airway
2- Off Airway
3- Driftdown/Depressurization

UAE OMA 8.1.1.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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  1. MTCA
  2. MGA
  3. As per strategy
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Aerodrome Categorisation

What conditions does a Category A aerodrome satisfy?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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  • Approved Instrument Proc.
  • Min. one RWY with no Perf. limited Proc.
  • Circling min not > 1000’ AAL
  • Night Ops capability
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Aerodrome Categorisation

What conditions categorise a Category B aerodrome?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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  • Does not satisfy CAT A requirements
  • Non STD navaids or approach patterns
  • Unusual WX
  • Unusual characteristics or performance limitations, or
  • Considerations to obstructions, physical layout, lighting etc.
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Aerodrome Categorisation

What conditions categorise a Category C aerodrome?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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An aerodrome which requires additional consideration to a CAT B aerodrome as per OM-C

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Minimum RWY Width for A380/B777

UAE OMA 8.1.2.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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45m

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Minimum RFFS category for A380 at Departure and Destination

Revenue Flight

UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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10

Temporary downgrade by NOTAM for 72hrs Max to Cat 8

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Minimum RFFS category for A380 at ALTN (T/O, En-route, Dest ALTN)

Revenue Flight

UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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8

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Minimum RFFS category for A380 in the case of Driftdown/Depressurization ALTN

UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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Are operations to AD with lower than min RFFS cateogries allowed

UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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Yes, under exceptional circumstances and special approval. They will be specifically annotated on OM-C / CoNOTAM

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Can a commander divert to an AD regardless of the RFFS category?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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Yes, if the pilot’s judgement after considering all prevailing circumstance that it would be safer to divert.

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Performance Requirements

What is a damp runway? Any special consideration?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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Surface is not dry but the moisture on it does not give a shiny appearance. Shall be considered wet

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Performance Requirements

When is a RWY Wet?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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When the surface is covered by water less or equal than 3mm or equivalent depth of slush/loose snow. Or when the moisture is sufficient to make the RWY appear reflective without areas of standing water

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Performance Requirements

When is a RWY contaminated?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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More than 25% of RWY is covered by:
1. More than 3mm of water and equivalent slush/loose snow
2. Compacted snow
3. Ice (Wet and Dry)

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What differenciates Frost from Rime Ice?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.10 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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Frost is more granular in texture and forms when moisture condenses on surfaces below freezing.
Rime Ice are milky and opaque and formed by rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets as they impinge on the aircraft

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What is the Airbus definition of the In-Flight Landing Distance? (LD) and what margin is applied to it to calculated the Factored Landing Distance (FLD)

UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.13-14 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23

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Achievable LD without margins assuming realistic conditions from threshold to touchdown and deceleration to full stop.
The FLD margin factor is x1.15

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If a runway contains multiple RWYCC codes, what shall be used for the performance calculation?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23

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The most conservative one. (A calculation must be made on both end spectrums of the contamination depth).

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What additional limitations apply during contaminated RWY Ops?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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  • TOGA
  • Prohibited ops on untreated icey RWYs
  • T/O prohibited if initial climb icing is forecast/reported as severe
  • RTO if A/C does not accelerate properly
  • Minimum 45m of cleared/treated RWY for A380
  • Snownbanks shall be limited to a height that provides protection from ingestion or damage to A/C structure
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How should rwy condition PIREPS be taken?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.1.16 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23

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PIREPS to be used as guidance only

from comparable A/C type

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What is the curfew/night noise policy in EK?

UAE OMA 8.1.256 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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Commander shall coordinate with NCC any departure/arrival during aerodrome curfew hours

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The LDA shall not be less than what value?

UAE OMA 8.1.2.6.4.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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The Factored Landing Distance

commander may reduce it to the LD in ABN situations if necessary

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When shall a TO ALTN be nominated?

UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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When performance, operational or met conditions preclude a return to the departure AD

TO ALTN WX must be at or above minima -/+ 1 hr ETA

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A380

A380 TO ALTN max distance

UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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950 nm

OEI CRZ SPD, ISA, Still Air, Actual TOW

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What is the normal en-route contingency fuel? Under what conditions can it be reduced?

UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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5%, reducing to 3% if a Fuel En-route ALTN is avaliable

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What condition makes an AD isolated?

UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.5 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22

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Dest ALTN is more than 2 hours away + final reserve fuel

normal cruise consumption above DEST

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When are **two** DEST ALTN required instead of the normal one alternate? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.1.6 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
* WX -/+ 1hr ETA below **applicable planning minima** * No MET info available | both ALTN shall be specified in the OFP
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What are the instrument approach classifications as per OMA? | 3 items ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
1. Precision APP Proc 2. App. Proc. w/ Vertical Guidance (APV) 3. Non-precision APP. Proc.
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What do precision approaches include? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.2.1 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
* ILS * MLS * GLS * PAR * GNSS using SBAS* | *WAAS/EGNOS/GAGAN etc..
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Is EK authorized to conduct CAT I LTS or CAT II OTS? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.2.1 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
No
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What is an APV procedure? | APP Proc w/ Vertical Guidance ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.2.2 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Instrument App. which utilizes lateral and vertical that does not meet ICAO requirements for precision app procedures | e.g. RNP with LNAV/VNAV
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What defines a NPA? What consideration is given when conducting it ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.2.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Instrument app that utilized lateral but not vertical guidance. It **should** be flown as CDFA | CDFA means no level off required between FAF and flare
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What are the **DEST** **planning** minima for CAT I/II/III, APV and NPA? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
WX is at or above Applicable landing minima (RVR or visibility) | ETA -/+ 1 hour
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What are the **DEST ALTN/Fuel ERA/Isol AD** **planning** minima for CAT I/II/III, APV and NPA? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
WX at or above Planning Minima * CAT II/III = CAT 1 (RVR) * CAT I = NPA (RVR and ceiling*) * APV & NPA = NPA minima+ 200ft/1000m (RVR and ceiling) | ETA -/+ 1 hour ## Footnote Ceiling **shall** be at or above MDH
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What are the **TO ALTN** **planning** minima ? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
WX at or above applicable landing minima | ETA -/+ 1 hour
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Which RVR zone values are controlling for CAT I, NPA and APV ops? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Touchdown zone RVR or VIS relevant | RVR is only authorized with VIS below 800m
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What is the In-Flight minima in all other cases for CAT I/II/III NPA APV? | applicable to DEST, DEST ALTN, TO ALTN, ISOL ALTN, ERA ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Applicable landing minima (RVR for CAT 2/3 and RVR or VIS for CAT 1 APV and NPA.
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Can the commander apply higher minima than stipulated on the Lido chart? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Yes, if deemed necessary
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In the case of conducting a Visual Approach, what are the applicable planning and in-flight minima? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.3 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
VMC
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Define VMC as per Lido Route Manual | considering A-E Airspace ## Footnote LIDO GEN 1.5.2.7.3 20-Jul-2023
* Distance from cloud 1500m Horizontally, 1000' vertically * Below 10,000' AMSL **or** 1000' above terrain whichever is higher: 5km VIS * **At and above** 10,000' AMSL: 8km VIS
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What is the approach category of the A380? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
C (D in case off 65/7 footnote)
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In case of no MET report is available, can the commander commence T/O? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Yes, if the commander can determine that the RVR/VIS along the T/O RWY is at or above minima
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Under what RVR **shall** LVP be in force? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
when RVR is **less** than and not including 400m
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What are the applicable minima and considerations for CAT I/II/III Precision Procedures? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.1 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
As per the table
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What are the required visual references at MDA/DA for CAT I NPA and APV? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
At least one element of the ALS, RWY lights or RWY threshold/touchdown markings or PAPI/VASI
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What are the required visual references at DH for **CAT II**? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
* A Lateral segment of the ALS or TDZL barrette; and * 3 consecutive lights of any ALS CL/RWY lights element | any combination of above attained and maintained
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What are the required visual references at DH for **CAT IIIA**? ## Footnote 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
3 consecutive lights of any ALS CL/RWY lights element e.g. TDZL, RCLL, REL, | any combination of above attained and maintained
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What are the required visual references at DH for **CAT IIIB With DH**? ## Footnote 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
one RCLL | attained and maintained
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What are the required visual references at DH for CAT IIIB With DH? ## Footnote 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.3.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
No requirement
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When shall CMV never be used? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.4 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24 LIDO Route Manual 1.7.3.4.6.1.3
1. Determining T/O Minima, 2. any RVR minima < 800m, or 3. When RVR is reported 4. When both V and R minima are stipulated on the IAP as pictured(LIDO)
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What is the CMV/RVR multiplier during Day/Night with HIALS? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.4 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
* Day: CMV=VIS x1.5 * Night CMV=VISx2.0
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What is the CMV/RVR multiplier during Day/Night with non high intensity approach and runway lighting? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.4 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
* Day CMV=VISx1.0 * Night CMV=VISx1.5
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What is the CMV/RVR multiplier during Day/Night with no lighting? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.5.3.4 14-Jul-2022 Rev 24
Only allowed in Daytime. x1.0
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# Considering DEST, DEST ALTN, ERA How would you regard the TREND "**BECMG AT**" considering deterioration and improvement? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.6.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Considered at the **start** of the change including mean wind but gusts may be disregarded | ETA -/+ 1 Hour
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# Considering DEST, DEST ALTN, ERA How would you regard the TREND "**BECMG/BECMG FM or TL/BECMG FM...TL**" considering deterioration and improvement? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.6.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
* Deterioration: at start * Improvement: at end | ETA -/+ 1 Hour ## Footnote including mean wind but gusts may be disregarded
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# Considering DEST, DEST ALTN, ERA How would you regard the TREND "**TEMPO, TEMPO FM, TEMPO TL, TL PROB 30/40**" considering deterioration and improvement? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.6.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
* **Transient** deterioration and any improvement: Not Applicable * **Persistent** conditions deterioration: Applicable with mean wind excluding gusts | ETA -/+ 1 Hour ## Footnote persistent such as HZ, BR, FG, DU, SS, Continuous precipitation
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# Considering DEST, DEST ALTN, ERA How would you regard the TREND "**PROB TEMPO**" considering deterioration and improvement? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.6.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
May be disregarded
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What does Contingency Fuel consider? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.11 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
* Deviations of an individual A/C from expected consumption data * Deviations from forecast met conditions * Deviations from planned routings and/or cruising levels
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What does Taxi fuel consider? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.11 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Fuel expected to be used prior to T/O including APU consumption
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What should the contingency fuel amount be? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.11 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
The higher of: * 5% of Trip fuel (3% in case of a fuel suitable ERA), or * 5 min holding at 1500 above destination at holding speed in ISA
59
What does EK consider when determining the minimum alternate fuel? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.1.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Cost Index 0 and 60nm (track miles)
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What ALTN fuel should be carried in case of 2 DEST ALTN being required? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.1.4 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Fuel sufficient for the DEST ALTN that requires the most ALTN fuel
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How is the Final Reserve Fuel determined? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.1.5 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
30 min 1500' AAL at holding speed at the estimated mass over the DEST ALTN
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When is ADDNL Fuel required? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.1.6 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
When the MIN required Fuel according to 8.1.7.2 cannot cater for the fuel required in case of an inflight diversion due depressurization/engine fail occuring at the most critical point en route inclusive of 15 minute hold at 1500' and an approach and landing at the ERA. | also for tankering, wx, notams
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What is the minimum fuel required as per the Basic Procedure? And until when is it applicable? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
* Taxi * Trip * Cont 3.0/5.0 * ALTN * FRSV * ADDNL * Extra (by commander) | applicable till refueling is done and bowser released
64
What is Emirate's policy regarding minimum amount of fuel to be carried? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.2 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
Carry the minimum fuel required corrected for ZFW changes shown on the ACARS preliminary loadsheet
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What is the Reduced Contingency Fuel Procedure? (RCF) ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.3 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
When planning a flight with Decision Points (DP) en route. The minumum fuel is the same as in the basic procedure except for the contingency. (Basically chopping up the trip from one leg to multiple intermediate legs as not to carry contingency based on the entire trip leg). The contingency **should** be the **greater** of 5% of the fuel consumption from the DP to the DEST, 3% of the fuel from the DP to the ERA
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What is the ISOL AD min fuel procedure? Any additional considerations ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.4 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
Same as Basic Procedure except that **ADDNL** is **minimum of 2 hours inclusive of FRSV** at normal CRZ consumption. A point of safe return (PSR) will be depicted and a **two hours** before PSR a recalculated PSR **shall** be performed by Dispatch and relayed to the crew.
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What is the min fuel in case of "In-Flight Replanning Procedure?" | NCC redirection due to commercial interests ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.5 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
* Trip for remainder of the flight * Contingency (5 or 3 % remainder of the trip fuel) * ALTN * FRSV * ADDNL (if Required) * Extra (by Commander)
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What is the EK policy of how much fuel to tanker? Can a commander deviate from it? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.6 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
lesser of MLW/RLW - 1%. Yes a commander may carry up to MLW/RLW or consider carrying less due to rwy conditions. | based on EZFW
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# **UPDATED** What consideration is there to tankering with cold soaked fuel on the **A380**? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.6.1 Flight Ops Update 516
**Should** not **plan** to arrive with **>** 25T Fuel when: * FT> 4hrs: is FSCT OAT at DEST **≥** 20ºC or, * 2hrs < FT < 4hrs: FCST OAT **≥** 15ºC and, * FSCT precipitation or condensation (BR or HZ excluded) | avoiding unnecessary cost for de-icing ## Footnote This is only a dispatch requirement and not applicable in-flight
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When does the restriction on "Fuel Tankering with Cold Soaked Fuel" not apply? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.7.6.1 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
* In-flight * Operational reasons (lack of fuel at DEST) * Scheduled ground time exceeds 12 hours
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Can the commander accept a corrected loadsheet after doors are closed and before departure for gross errors? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.8.6 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
Yes
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When using ACARS loadsheet, are manual crew signatures required? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.1 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
No. The commander shall accept or reject via datalink using their staff number. Unless data link becomes unserviceable or it is requested by the ground staff.
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What is the policy if the maximum allowable LMC is exceeded? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
A new loadsheet shall be prepared
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What baggage weight shall be used if the actual baggage weight is not available during an LMC? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
20 kg
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What are the limitations of an LMC? | any other considerations? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
* Indivisual or total LMC shall be 500 kg or less * maximum weights not exceeded * Loading limits not exceeded | Captain shall conduct T/O performance calculation with ATOW/CG as needed
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What are the pilots responsibilities in regards to the ATS FPL? | Air Traffic Services FPL ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.8.9 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
* Compared with OFP for differences * Notify Dispatch if an anticipated delay of 30 min or more as to update ATS FPL * Close an ATS FPL upon landing in exceptional circumstances due to proc. or lack or fascilities
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After accepting the OFP, what is the minimum entry that shall be recorded before submitting the master copy back to EK? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.10 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
The entire first page and the ETA (or revised ETA) and ATA for significant waypoints and comply with the in flight fuel check requirement as per OM-C
78
What is the validity of the daily maintenance check? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.11.2.1 15-Jul-2021 Rev 22
48 hours | should be valid until **planned** arrival at next station
79
In regards to the list of the documents that shall be carried on board, what should the crew consider in the case of the theft or loss of any of those documents? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.12.1 14-Jul-2021 Rev 24
Advise NCC in case of **missing** documents. Operation is **permitted** to continue to a destination where replacements can be provided
80
What is the list of valid documents that shall be carried by flight crew? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.12.2 14-Jul-2021 Rev 24
* FCL * Medical * Passport with approproate visa * Certificate of vaccination * Company ID * UAE E-Gate card ## Footnote in case of document loss at outstation NCC can coordinate GCAA approval for crew to operate back
81
What is least thing flight crew shall review during flight preparation? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.13 14-Jul-2021 Rev 24
* OFP * WX and NOTAMS (*) * Relevant SCB, FCI, ACIs * Documents carried by crew * Augmented flight crew rest strategy | (*)WX and NOTAMS of DEP,DEST, DEST ALTN, AND ERA's for the first hour ## Footnote After the review, an interactive threat-based briefing including mitigation shall be conducted
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What is the policy for A380 fuel LMC? ## Footnote UAE OMA 8.1.8.6.2 27-Jan-2022 Rev 23
Not permitted

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