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Ops Manual Part A Flashcards

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The Commander, when flying with inexperienced co-pilots or a new co-pilot, shall perform the take-off or landing himself when the following conditions are experienced:

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  1. crosswinds more than 2/3rds limiting value.
  2. runway is performance limited.
  3. take-off and landing RVR’s less than 1,000 m.
  4. cloud base is less than 100’ above decision altitude for a precision approach and 200’ above minima (MDA) for a non-precision approach aid.
  5. the runway is contaminated.
  6. abnormal procedures are required due to system defects.
  7. Second Officers (two stripes) shall not conduct the landing when the crosswind is in excess of 15 kt during normal operations. This restriction does not preclude the second officer from flying a monitored approach.
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An Overweight landing is recommended in the following conditions:

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  • A serious malfunction that affects the airworthiness of the aircraft.
  • A condition where an expeditious landing would prevent a non-normal situation developing into an unsafe situation (reduce the exposure to a degrading level of safety).
  • A serious illness on board requiring prompt medical attention.
  • If directed by the QRH to “land at the nearest suitable airfield”.
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If the surface wind at destination exceeds 20kts the Captain will make the following PA when releasing Cabin Crew:-

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“Cabin crew cleared disarm slides and open doors-exercise caution due to high winds”

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You divert to an airport other than your scheduled destination but are then able to depart for your original destination airport. Are passengers allowed to disembark at the intermediate airport?

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. No this is prohibited due to security issues.

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What are the crosswind, landing limits for Second Officers (2 stripes)?

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15 knots

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What is the significance of the “VFR Traffic” watermark on RTOW charts?

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That the airport they apply to lies in class E, F or G airspace

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What is the normal fire category for Ryanair destinations

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Cat 7

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What is the minimum Fire Category that can be downgraded for 72 hrs for RYR ops?

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Cat 5

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Where would you normally ascertain if CAT2/3 operations are approved for a particular runway?

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Jeppesen 10-9 or 10-9A

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Does RYR use dedicated CAT3 approach plates?

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No. The CAT2 plates are used replacing minima with 50ft RA and 200m RVR, providing associated 10-9/10-9A plate shows CAT3 approval.

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When is it necessary to nominate a Take off alternate?

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If the weather at the departure airfield is at or below the applicable aerodrome minima or it would not be possible to return to the departure airport for other reasons.

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Within what distance must a T/O alternate be located?

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A distance equivalent to 1 hour flightime at the one engine inoperative cruise speed

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What distance does the 1 hour flight @ 1 ENG INOP CRZ SPD equal in the Boeing 737-800?

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396 nm

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What weather criteria must a Take off alternate fulfil?

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The forecast 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA must be above the required landing minima (CAT II/IIIa approaches not permitted).

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What should be done with sections of the Tech Log that are not applicable to the flight (i.e. de-icing?).

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They must be struck through to ensure all entries are contemporaneous.

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When must the commander select at least two destination alternates?

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Destination forecast from 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA is below minima or no weather information available for destination.

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What should the Captain do when informed by the CSS that an entry has been made in the Cabin Defect Log?

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Check it for defects that might affect the airworthiness of the aircraft and if found transfer to the Tech Log.

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17
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What is the Ryanair policy for boarding passengers with a technical problem?

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Board unless a technical defect renders it unsafe to board, reduces passenger comfort beyond acceptable levels or it is not possible due to fuelling and boarding regulations

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18
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What items must be retained in the Flight Envelope after the duty day?

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Voyage Report, Loadsheets, OFPs, NOTAMS, Fuel Receipts, BLT Reports, SAFA Inspection Forms, NOTOCS, De-icing Forms.

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When can the Captain derive an equivalent RVR value by converting the reported met visibility as outlined in Table 9 Part A 8.1.5.5.2:-

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Only when approach minima is published solely as an RVR and RVR reports are not available at the time of the approach.

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20
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Who can act as a refuelling supervisor for Ryanair flight operations?

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Any Ryanair pilot authorised by the Captain.
A licensed engineer.
A ground crew member who has undergone the Ryanair Refuelling Supervisor Module.

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21
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What area must the fueling supervisor ensure remains clear?

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They must ensure that the ground area beneath the exits intended for emergency evacuation and the slide deployment areas are kept clear while refuelling is taking place.

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22
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What is the requirement to inform the airport fire service of a fuel spillage?

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only if the fuel spillage area exceeds 2m diameter.

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23
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Fuel Uplift Check: What is the tolerance for fuel uplifts on the Boeing 737-800?

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+/- 200kgs

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What is the required number of cabin crew for boarding when the aircraft is refuelling?

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Four at all tomes when refueling

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What is the maximum surface windspeed for ground operations?

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60 knots

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26
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Can the Captain self position onto stand where electronic guidance or marshalling is required?

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No

27
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What is the minimum wingtip clearance for self manoeuvring taxiing without a marshaller guiding the wing tip?

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15 feet

28
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In instances where the OFP does not agree with that held by ATC what should the Captain do at the end of the duty day?

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File a CSR

29
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Can reported meteorological visibility be converted to RVR for calculation of take-off minima?

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No, the conversion may not be used for calculating take off minima

30
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If no Outer Marker/4NM position exists, above what altitude must the Captain decide to continue or go-around if the reported RVR is less than landing minima?

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1000 feet AAL

31
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If NOTAM or ATC reports failed or downgraded equipment at your destination where can you obtain information on how this affects your approach and landing minima?

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Operations Manual Part A 8.1.5.5.4

32
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Oil: What is the minimum dispatch oil quantity for Boeing 737-800 operations

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12 Quarts

33
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Fuel: No Ryanair flight is planned to land at destination with less than?

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2000kgs

34
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Fuel: What is the definition of Final Reserve Fuel (Reserve/Hold fuel)

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Fuel to allow 30 minutes of flight at holding speed at 1500ft AAL in standard conditions.

35
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Fuel: What % of the planned trip fuel is contingency fuel?

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5%

36
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If NEI/CSFF is expected and you are tankering fuel, how much fuel should the Captain plan to land with?

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Round trip minus 2000kgs or 5000kgs-whichever is less.

37
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What is the formula to calculate the additional trip fuel burn from tankering?

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2.5% of additional fuel carried (in kg) x flight time (in hours)

38
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Should the takeoff weight be increased to facilitate the tankering of fuel

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Do not tanker fuel such that the take off weight exceeds 66990 kg except where a higher weight is required for the outbound or return leg.

39
Q

A flight plan will automatically deactivate at STD minus:-

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15 mins

40
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It is considered best practice to request “standard speeds” from ATC when higher speeds are offered. These speeds are:-

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220 kts at the IAF, 180kts on base and 180kts on final approach trac

41
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In the cruise, for operations other than LNAV, fly at speeds how many knots above min maneuver speed?

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10knots

42
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What actions should be taken in the event of an RTO >80kts on vacating the runway:-

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  • Call Maintrol and report a high speed RTO, do not T/O again until cleared by Maintrol.
  • Calculate the required turn around time from the brake cooling schedule in the QRH.
  • File an SAIR on completion of duty.
43
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What is the minimum altitude to commence a turn on departure?

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400ft AAL, unless a lower altitude is specified in the SID.

44
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When is it considered necessary to record en-route weather on the PLOG?

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only recommended during periods of generally poor weather. Preference is to obtain weather for enroute Ryanair bases.

45
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What is the Ryanair policy regarding thunderstorm activity during approach and landing?

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Avoid making an approach if a thunderstorm is active over the airfield or there are cells on the final approach track within 3NM of the field.

46
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When should the Captain call “Land” during a monitored approach?

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At or before the minima when he has the required visual references for landing.

47
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Is the sight of only Sequenced Flashing Lights at CAT1 minima considered sufficient visual reference to continue the approach below DA?

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No. They give no roll reference.

48
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What actions should the captain take if the aircraft is the subject of a SAFA Inspection?

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Establish the Inspectors Name/Number and ask “Are there any findings?”
Call DUB OPS if you disagree with the inspector.
Ask for a copy of the report and file a CSR on return to base

49
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What is the wake turbulence category of the Boeing 737-800?

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Medium

50
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Wake Turbulence category on Approach: What is the minimum separation between a medium aircraft following a heavy aircraft on approach?

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5nm

51
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Wake Turbulence category on Take off: What is the minimum interval between a medium a preceding heavy aircraft ?

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2 mins

52
Q

What is the minimum altitude for releasing the CCM’s from their seats

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3000 AGL

53
Q

If the Service Intercom system is inoperative should the flight deck door be locked?

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No, unless the capt deems it necessary

54
Q

What is the minimum potable water level required for dispatch?

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Potable water is not mandatory for flight. However if bars are NOT loaded with potable then the aircraft should not depart with potable water less than 1/8 full.

55
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Are practice Cat2/3 approaches permitted to CAT I runways

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Yes, if visibility is 1500m and cloudbase 500ft

56
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When is supplemental oxygen required to be carried onboard?

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On all flights where the aircraft is pressurised and operates above 10,000ft

57
Q

May the Cockpit Voice Recorder CB be pulled in flight?

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No. The aircraft must be brought to a complete stop first.

58
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What is the absolute minimum visibility for take off in Ryanair Flight Operations?

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125m

59
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What are the visibility and cloudbase criteria for Monitored Approaches?

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ILS 1000m visibility and 300ft cloudbase. NPA 3000m visibility and 1000ft cloudbase.

60
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Is it allowed to fuel and board with Persons of Reduced Mobility (PRM) on board?

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Yes, but only if they are awaiting disembarkation and subject to local airport byelaws & restrictions.

61
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May you accept a line up clearance before receiving the “Cabin Secure” signal

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No

62
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The Commander shall have the weather radar selected on for take off, climb, cruise and descent/approach in IMC and at night.

A

Correct :-)

63
Q

With the stuck mike modification after how long will the VHF transceiver revert to the receive mode if the PTT becomes stuck?

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35 seconds

64
Q

What parameters can ATC view via the Enhanced Mode S transponders?

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Flight Number, current heading, altitude and speed selected on MCP plus the current V/S.

65
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The Mode S feature of the transponder will only function if:-

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the correct flight callsign is entered in the RTE page 1 during preflight (the prefix is always RYR…)

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