FCOM NP

Question 1

With autothrottle connected in gusty or high wind conditions, what should you set as your Command Speed?

Answer 1

Vref +10

Question 2

Manual Thrust: recommended command speed?

Answer 2

Vref plus:
- 1/2 the steady headwind AND
- All the gust

Max additive = Vref +15

• maintain all the gust to touchdown and bleed off the headwind

Question 3

Reversion to Autoland

Answer 3

• left seat as PF
• port page and NOTAMS checked for autoland capability and BRIEFED IT.
• announced and briefed before 500’ RA

Question 4

Reverse thrust on contaminated runway

Answer 4

Max reverse should be used.