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1
Q

How many hours must the captain have to conduct takeoffs with below standard minima?

A

100 hrs PIC.

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2
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The specified minima for captains/FOs is…

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CA: RVR 600
FO: RVR 1200 or 1/4 mile

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3
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Can line indoc be counted towards the 100 hr PIC time requirement for low vis takeoffs?

A

Yes.

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4
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What is standard takeoff minima?

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RVR 2600 or 1/2 sm

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5
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Prior to conducting CAT II/III approaches, the captain must have ___ hrs turbo jet PIC time.

A

300.

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6
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How long after retrieving a flight plan must you check weather and NOTAMS for validity?

A

2 hrs.

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7
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The final decision on changes to the OFP is the PICs responsibility at what point?

A

Once t/o thrust is applied.

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8
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Can you be dispatched without a valid TAF at the destination?

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Yes, provided there is a TAF for you alternate and no known factors precluding a safe landing at destination.

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9
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Does an inflight OFP include additional fuels? Ie. WX, ATC?

A

No, only RES and ALTN.

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10
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After t/o, who has sole discretion in management of fuel?

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PIC.

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11
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Can you burn into ALTN fuel without proceeding to your alternate?

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Yes, if the PIC seems a safe landing can be made at the destination.

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12
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ALTN fuel is based on cost index___.

A

0.

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13
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Flights shall not takeoff with less that CONT ___.

A

5 min.

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14
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XFOB is fuel that…

A

Was boarded for another flight and a fin swap took place.

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15
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Can you burn MEL fuel for purposes other than it’s intended use?

A

Yes, only after t/o.

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16
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NAIFR SAP is ___ min of fuel.

A

12.

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17
Q

RESERVE fuel is enough fuel to…

A

Hold for 30 min at destination, at estimated landing weight and 1500’ ASL.

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18
Q

What constitutes a fuel emergency?

A

Burning into reserve fuel.

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19
Q

Is fuel for taxi in after landing included in the flight plan?

A

No.

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20
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If planned at or near max t/o weight, fuel for ground delays may be put in the ___ category. Why is this?

A

WXX. If it is not burned prior to t/o, weight will be be effected.

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21
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Block fuel is the sum of…

A

Flight fuel, extra fuel and taxi.

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22
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MIN T/O FUEL does not include…

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WXX or ATC fuel.

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23
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If at any point after TOC, dispatch shall be consulted on a revised fuel plan if…

A

AFOB is less than MFOB over an OFP waypoint.

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24
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Can you push back without extra fuels on board?

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Yes, if you’ve consulted dispatch or if unreachable, the PIC is satisfied with fuel remaining.

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25
Q

When is a t/o alternate required?

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Less than standard vis (RVR 2600 or 1/2)
Or weather is below CAT I landing mins

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26
Q

Do t/o alternate distance calculations take wind into account?

A

No.

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27
Q

What is the 737 max t/o alternate distance?

A

343 nm.

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28
Q

Alternate distance does not take into account…

A

Climb, descent and approach.

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29
Q

T/o alternate distances assumes…

A

Max continuous thrust
Max single engine altitude

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30
Q

NAIFR cannot be planned at these airports…

A

Washington (DCA)
St. John’s (CYYT)

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31
Q

Standard missed approach climb gradient is…

A

2.5%

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32
Q

Under normal circumstances, the APU should not be started more than…

A

10 min prior to pushback

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33
Q

If the aircraft is powered down and a Warning- Maintenance in Progress card is on the thrust levers, what should you do?

A

Don’t touch anything!

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34
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If power is on the aircraft and a Warning- Maintenance in Progress card is on the thrust levers, what can you touch/not touch?

A

Do not touch:
Hydraulic systems
Engines including APU
Flight controls
Fuel systems

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35
Q

If there is a Notice of Customs Inspection in the flight deck indicating panels were removed, what shall the flight crew do?

A

Liaise with maintenance to ensure panels are properly secured.

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36
Q

Date and time entries in the logbook are based on what time?

A

Local date
UTC time

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37
Q

If the document pouch seal is missing, can the aircraft depart?

A

Yes, as long as the CofA and CofR are present.

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38
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What is the minimum cabin crew compliment for the 737?

A

4.

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39
Q

What positions can an IFS gate support agent not act as?

A

The in charge flight attendant.

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40
Q

Life vest videos/demonstrations are required when…

A

Flight is planned to be more the 50 nm from shore.

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41
Q

Can the narrow body fleet use Acting FAs if one of the 4 is incapacitated?

A

No.

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42
Q

Who’s decision is it to hold for missing service items?

A

STOC.

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43
Q

Can you depart with bald tires?

A

Yes, as long as there’s no more than 3” of reinforcing fabric exposed.

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44
Q

What is the track tolerance when checking waypoints?

A

1 degree.

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45
Q

When are intersection takeoffs allowed? Not allowed?

A

When WAT data is available.
Below standard t/o minima.

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46
Q

The US requires a phone number for any flights carrying DG. Whose number suffices?

A

Dispatch’s.

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47
Q

Are pen and ink corrections to the NOTOC acceptable?

A

Yes, if there is a last minute change.

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48
Q

If the LDP is not received within ___ min of pushback, it should be requested.

A

8.

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49
Q

When can the main cabin door be closed?

A

After fuelling is complete and cabin is secure.

50
Q

How can the cabin secure call be made?

A

Verbally face to face or via the inter phone.

51
Q

What must you have prior to brake release?

A

LDF.

52
Q

If passenger count is off, but within tolerance, how shall the TOW be adjusted?

A

+80 kg per extra pax.

53
Q

Can you leave without an ACARS passenger count?

A

Yes but only if the count is done manually.

54
Q

If the ACARS pax count is out of tolerances, what must be done?

A

A manual count.

55
Q

Can engines be started if the ground crew does not have a headset for pushback?

A

Not until pushback is complete.

56
Q

How shall departure delays be relayed to company?

A

Via a Hawkeye.

57
Q

If the shear pin on the tow bar is broken during pushback, what is required?

A

A maintenance inspection.

58
Q

Can an aircraft be towed onto a gate with engines running?

A

No.

59
Q

What frequency should the Captain monitor on the ground?

A

ATC only.

60
Q

If flight is not airborne within ___ min of pushback, an ETO should be sent workload permitting.

A

20.

61
Q

Can an aircraft depart with a VFR clearance?

A

Yes, but only during the day.

62
Q

Does engine out acceleration altitude need to be temp comped?

A

Yes, and ACARS does this automatically.

63
Q

How often must fuel checks be done?

A

Every 1.5 hrs.

64
Q

If ETA varies by more than ___ min of the DFM, a revised ETA should be sent.

A

4.

65
Q

Prior to TOD the captain shall review what with the in-charge?

A

TOD time and ETA
Expected weather/seatbelt use
Cabin defects

66
Q

If there is an emergency during pushback, how shall the captain advise the ground crew?

A

‘Emergency, emergency, stop push back, stop push back.

67
Q

What are the standard calls for a prepared emergency landing?

A

At 2 min: ‘emergency stations, emergency stations’

At 30 sec: ‘brace for landing, brace for landing’

68
Q

How shall a rapid deplanement be initiated?

A

‘Deplane immediately and leave your personal belongings’

69
Q

If intending to evacuate after landing, what classification of landing shall be used?

A

Either Abnormal or Emergency.

70
Q

In the event of a major incident, who shall the PIC call?

A

Chief pilot, MLO, or duty pilot.
Duty pilot during off hours.

71
Q

If a PAN PAN is declared, are the crew removed from subsequent duties?

A

No.

72
Q

What is the procedure for a smoker on board?

A

Advise dispatch and have a CSM meet the aircraft.

73
Q

What ARRF capability is optimum for the 737?

A

CAT 7.

74
Q

Can a flight divert to an airport with no ARFF?

A

Yes.

75
Q

If Medlink and an onboard medical volunteer disagree on the decision to divert, whose decision shall be final?

A

MedLink’s.

76
Q

If a passenger is suspected to be ill or becomes ill prior to departure, can EMS clear that person to fly?

A

No, MedLink must contacted.

77
Q

Anytime oxygen is required for pax or crew…

A

MedLink shall be contacted.

78
Q

The PIC shall record the following if a presumed death occurs…

A

Position
Time
Altitude
Cabin altitude

79
Q

If you have issues with DG, who should you contact?

A

A load specialist or
CANUTEC (Canada)
CHEMTREC (USA)

80
Q

How shall the PIC advise ATC of a minimum fuel situation? What is minimum fuel?

A

By declaring ‘minimum fuel’.
If any changes to the clearance may result in landing with less than reserve fuel.

81
Q

What is considered a fuel emergency?

A

Landing with less than reserve fuel.

82
Q

How shall a fuel emergency be declared?

A

‘Mayday mayday mayday, fuel’ and state FOB in minutes.

83
Q

Is AC policy to foam runways if landing with damaged gear?

A

No.

84
Q

What are the 3 stable approach policy gates?

A

1000’ configuration gate
500’ stable gate
200’ go around gate

85
Q

If RVR drops or fluctuates below minima inside the FAF on a CAT II/III approach, can you continue to land?

A

No.

86
Q

What approach visibility requires the captain to fly it?

A

Reported vis below 1/2 sm or RVR 2400.

87
Q

Some CAT I approaches list a lowered RVR of 1800. Is this authorized? How shall it be flown?

A

Yes- with FDs and/AP to at least the DA.

88
Q

For a CAT 1 approach, RVR 1800 is authorized provided…

A

DA is 200’ or less
RVR A required
CA must fly it

89
Q

CAT II landing minima are…

A

Canada
RVR A: 1200
RVR B: 600

US
RVR A: 1400 or

RVR A: 1200
RVR B: 600
RVR C: 300

90
Q

Below DA or DH on a CAT II/III approach, if the RVR falls below mind can you continue the approach?

A

Yes, if visual reference has been established, or it is not required (ie. alert height)

91
Q

What are the lowest approved minima for a CAT III fail operational approach?

A

LAND 3
RA 0 with AH of 100’
RVR 150’

92
Q

What are the lowest minima approved for a CAT III fail passive approach?

A

LAND 2
RA 50’
RVR 600’

93
Q

Are night visual approaches authorized?

A

Yes, but not at mountainous airports.

94
Q

For approach procedures that require lateral maneuvering below minimums, what altitude shall the aircraft be established on the extended centerline?

A

300’ AAE.

95
Q

Are LAHSO clearances authorized for AC?

A

No.

96
Q

If visibility drops below the airport level of service after landing, can you taxi in?

A

Yes.

97
Q

Workload permitting, when should flight crews revise ETA via ACARS?

A

When ETA differs from the DFM by 5 min or more.

98
Q

Prior to deplaning, the flight crew shall select the audio control panel to…

A

Intercom and speaker

99
Q

Takeoffs are not authorized in the following conditions…

A

Hail
Heavy ice pellets
Moderate or heavy freezing rain

100
Q

Landings are not authorized in the following conditions…

A

Moderate or heavy freezing rain

101
Q

What is the emergency hand signal for ‘evacuate’?

A

Beckoning gesture with one arm

102
Q

What is the emergency hand signal for stopping evacuation?

A

‘X’ above head

103
Q

What is the emergency hand signal for emergency contained?

A

‘No goal’ hand signal

104
Q

When is a US Permit to Proceed required?

A

If you’ve landing in the US without deplaning and go to another US destination (ie. diversion)

105
Q

If a tamper proof seal or screw is missing, what shall the flight crew do?

A

Contact MOC through dispatch and have the cabin crew write it up.

106
Q

How shall the PIC confirm identity of a senior executive requesting the jumpseat?

A

Contact the Duty Pilot.

107
Q

What must all jumpseat occupants be briefed on?

A

Critical phase of flight policy
Flight deck entry/ exit
Location/use of emergency equipment
Emergency egress procedures

108
Q

When the emergency door code is entered, what shall the flight crew do?

A

Immediately deny access and attempt communication via inter phone

109
Q

If arriving in Canada, a deportee or inadmissible passenger is not escorted, what shall the PIC do? Shall they be allowed to leave the plane?

A

Notify STOC. Yes, if Canada customs does not meet the flight.

110
Q

Armed Canadian Peace Officers who are undercover shall not have their ID and presence disclosed to anyone other than the…

A

PIC.

111
Q

ACPOs will not initiate any peacekeeping or policing action unless…

A

Requested by the PIC.

112
Q

Any intervention by an IFSO is at whose discretion?

A

Their own.

113
Q

Can IFSOs request access to the flight deck?

A

They will never do so.

114
Q

What will IFSOs expect if they initiate contact with the flight crew via inter phone?

A

The flight crew to challenge them for their name and phone number. Crew should verify this with dispatch.

115
Q

If an IFSO has taken control of the cabin, can the flight deck door be opened?

A

Not for any reason, for the duration of the flight.

116
Q

How will the crew be notified of an IFSO and how shall their seat assignments be obtained?

A

It will be noted on the OFP. Contact dispatch by phone or ACARS (no radio).

117
Q

Dispatch should be notified if IFSOs have not arrived within ___min of departure.

A

15.

118
Q

How shall a hijacking be construed to ATC?

A

‘Ongoing attempted hijacking’ if flight crew are still in control,
‘Hijacking’ flight crew has lost control

119
Q

If a PTI has not been confirmed, who shall the PIC seek guidance from time permitting?

A

SOC and corporate security via dispatch.

120
Q

Upon receipt of a NOTOC, what shall be checked?

A

Flight number
Date
FIN
Departure station
Lead’s signature

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