Operation Procedures

Question 1

Max Hold Speeds (Company)

Answer 1

< 14,000 200 KIAS

> 14,000 225 KIAS

Question 2

Max Hold Speeds (AIM)

Answer 2

MHA - 60000 200 KIAS
6001 - 14000 230 KIAS
>14000 265 KIAS

Question 3

Distance to decelerate 10 Knots

Answer 3

one mile

Question 4

Climb procedure

Answer 4

1) Set higher altitude in altitude pre select (both pilots verify)
2) Select speed on FCP - Verify on FMA
3) Adjust speed bug on FCP to desired
4) Advance thrust levers until N1 target met

• Announce “ALTS CAP”
• Decrease thrust to maintain desired airspeed

Question 5

Decent Procedure

Answer 5

1) Set lower altitude in altitude pre select (both pilots verify on FMA)
2) Select VS in FCP - verify on FMA
3) Spin pitch wheel down to desired descent value
4) Reduce thrust to maintain desired airspeed

Question 6

Abort TO issues AFTER 80 KIAS

Answer 6

1) engine failure
2) controllability problems
3) fires
4) ability of aircraft to fly is in question

Question 7

PFD/Flight instrument pre takeoff scan

Answer 7

1) TO/TO present on FMA
2) PF indicator points to PF
3) flight director present and up 15 degrees
4) altitude pre select on FMA
5) takeoff V speeds set including V2+15
6) heading set
7) NAV source (white or green)
8) altimeter

Question 8

Monitor start call outs

Answer 8

• “N2” - at first indication
• “N1” - at first indication
• “Oil Pressure” - at first indication
• “ITT Below 120” - Prior to 20% N2
• “Fuel Flow”
• “Light Off” - at first indication on ITT
• “Starter Cutout” - at 55% N2

Question 9

Idle at 1500 FPM and 1200 FPM speeds

Answer 9

• 250 KIAS

- 200 KIAS

Question 10

Wing Overheat Test

Answer 10

a) Press wing OVHT/DUCT fail switch/light and check
b) Wing OVHT/DUCT fail switch/light illuminates red
c) “wing overheat” aural is announced
d) WING OVHT warning message displayed on EICAS
e) Wing anti-ice ok advisory message displayed on EICAS
f) All associated indications disappear

Question 11

TO abort reasons

Answer 11

Reasons for the abort are as follows:

80 knots to V1, we will abort for only the following items:

1) Engine Fire
2) Engine Failure
3) Loss of directional control
4) Safety of flight item
5) Any aural warning (red light)

Question 12

PF Briefing

Answer 12

This will be a right/left seat departure from runway ______. After departure, we will fly _____ heading/ route and maintain _____ feet. (add special requirements of any published departure). On departure we will be using the speed and heading/ NAV modes. Weather is/ is not above landing minimums so we can/ cannon return to the field in case of emergency. Acknowledge any instructions received during Captain’s brief. Any questions?

Question 13

APR Tested/Armed

Answer 13

a) On the engine control panel, ensure the APR switch is in the arm position.
b) Both engines running.

c) Select the APR test switch to the test 1 (2) positions in turn and check the following:
- APR icon illuminates on the respective engine N1 gauge.
- APR TEST 1 (2) OK advisory message illuminates on EICAS.
- APR TEST switch to off and ensure all previous messages extinguish.

Question 14

WING ANTI-ICE TEST & 14th STAGE ISOL VALVE CHECK

Answer 14

a) Select the WING anti-ice switch to NORM and check the following:
- Amber bands appear on engine N2 gauges
- ITT rise on both engines

b) Select the 14th STAGE ISOL switch/light open (pressed in) and verify:
- 14th ISOL OPEN message appears on EICAS Status page.

c) Select the 14th STAGE ISOL switch/light closed (pressed out) and verify:
- 14th ISOL OPEN message extinguishes

d) Select WING anti-ice switch to OFF and check that they amber bands are removed from the engine N2 gauges and ITT decreases on both engines.

Question 15

PFD before takeoff check

Answer 15

1) TO/TO present on FMA
2) PF Indicator arrow points to PF
3) Flight Director present Showing up 15 degrees
4) Correct altitude on altitude pre-select (FMA) (From departure instructions)
5) Proper takeoff V-Speeds set including V2+15 (total 5)
6) Proper NAV Source selected (green or white needles)
7) Correct altimeter setting

Question 16

GLD, Spoilers, & Flight Controls Checks

Answer 16

a) Select the GRD LIFT DUMPING switch to MAN DISARM.
- Check that GLD MAN DISARM status message appears

b) Select the GRD LIFT DUMPING switch to MAN ARM.
- Check that GLD MAN ARM advisory message appears on STATUS page.
- Check that GLD Deploy advisory message appears.

c) Select the F/CTL synoptic page and verify all eight deploy.

d) Select the GRD LIFT dumping switch to auto.
- Verify the spoilers retract.

e) Select the Flight Spoiler control lever to max.
- check that the flight spoilers fully deploy.

f) Select the FLIGHT SPOILER control lever to 0
- Check that spoilers are fully retracted.

g) Check Aileron/Spoileron elevator full and free travel
h) Select status page

Question 17

Anti Skid Test

Answer 17

• While holding the brakes, release parking brake and ensure the parking brake advisory message goes out.
• Select anti-skid test switch to test and check that A/SKID INBD and A/SKID OUTBD caution messages come on.
• Release the switch, after 6 seconds the caution messages should go out.
• reset parking brake

Question 18

Bleeds - Standard

Answer 18

Transfer the PACKS to the engine as follows:

• Select the R 10th switch/light open (pressed in)
• Select the ISOL switch/light closed (pressed out)
• Select the L 10th switch/light open (pressed in)
• Select the APU LCV closed (pressed out)

Question 19

Landing data FMS set up

Answer 19

1) Get ATIS
2) If diverted, input new destination
3) Input approach in the FMS
4) “Clean up” the FMS
5) Set MDA/DH on both sides.
6) Compute landing weight
7) Set Landing V-Speeds
8) Set appropriate NAV Freqs of RTU (both)
9) Select proper Nav Source (green or white needles) on both sides.

“Landing Data Set”

Question 20

Before Start Captain FLOW (FP on Ground)

Answer 20

1) Pressurization - Set landing Field Elevation
2) Wing Over Heat Test
3) Anti Ice - windshield heat low & probes on
4) Hydraulic Pumps Auto On
5) Passenger Signs On
6) Emergency Lights Armed - Check CAS for message removal.
7) Stand By Instruments - Erect & uncaged, airspeed 0
8) Fuel Quantity - Balanced & within limits
9) Altimeters -Left and Stand By set to current
10) Anti Skid - Test
11) Parking Break - On (after skid test)
12) Gear Pins - On board
13) Captains O2 Mask Checked
14) Radio & Navaids - Set for departure
15) Captains Brief
* *After F/O flow is complete**
16) Call for Before Start Checklist

Question 21

Before Start First Officer Flow

Answer 21

1) Get ATIS
2) Get Clearance
3) FMS Setup - Use FMS Setup card
4) F/O O2 Mask - Check
* * After Captain’s Brief **
5) FP Brief

Question 22

Pushback/Engine Start FO Flow

Answer 22

1) Fuel Pumps On
2) Beacon ON
3) Exterior Doors Closed
4) Cockpit Door Closed
- —————————–
5) Packs & Bleeds - Set for departure
6) Ignition Armed
7) Engine Ready to Start

Question 23

After Start Captain Flow (FP On Ground)

Answer 23

1) #1 & #2 Generators On
2) Ignition OFF
3) APR TEST
4) Electrics Check
5) Rudder Check
6) ADG Unit Test
7) Call for After Start Checklist

Question 24

After Start (Backward “C”) FO FLOW

Answer 24

1) Verify Fuel Pumps On (panel dark)
2) PACKS ON (APU Bleed Air)
3) Cargo Fan - On
4) Cowls Anti Ice - Check
5) Wing Anti Ice Test & 14th Stage ISOL Valve Chck

Question 25

Before Takeoff (“Z”) FO FLOW

Answer 25

1) ED1 - Verify N1 Bug T/O
2) ED2 - Trims 2 Green With 4.0 Set & BTMS Green
3) PFD “Z” Scan
4) Flaps 8
5) Reversers Armed
6) GLD & Spoilers Test
7) Flight Controls Check
8) Auto Tune (if White Needles)

Question 26

After Takeoff (Captain Airborne)

Answer 26

1) Gear - Up
2) Flaps - Up
3) Xflow Auto Override - Push Out
4) Bleeds - Transfer to Engines
5) APU - Operating
6) External Lights - Still on
7) Climb Power Set - FMS PERF pg.
8) thrust reversers - Off
9) CAS - Checked and cleared
10) Flight Attendant - Chime

Question 27

Approach (Captain Airborne)

Answer 27

1) Landing Data - Use FMS Card
2) Pressurization - Set Landing FIeld Elevation
3) External Lights - On
4) Passenger Signs - On
5) Altimeters - Set current
6) CAS - Checked/Cleared

Question 28

Takeoff J” FLOW FO

Answer 28

1) Xflow Auto Override - Push in (on)
2) PACKS & Bleeds - Verify On/Standard
3) Anti Ice - Standard
4) Ignition - Off
5) CAS - Checked/Cleared
6) Flight Attendant - Chime
7) Transponder - On
8) External Lights - On