PSA Procedures + Systems

Question 1

What determines a stabilized approach?

Answer 1

“1000 A LOT”
- 1000 fpm or less by 1000 AFE
- At speed no less than VREF to VREF + 10 kts
- Landing Configuration (Approved)
- On proper flight path
- Trimmed

Question 2

Required Company Reports

Answer 2

• ETA differs more than 15 minutes
• Proceeding to or verifying alternate
• Weather Conditions affecting Safety:
• Severe icing
• Severe turbulence
• Winds or ops affecting cruise performance

Question 3

PSA Priorities

Answer 3

1. SAFETY
2. PASSENGER COMFORT
3. SCHEDULE
4. EFFICIENCY

Question 4

What’s a low-time FO?

Answer 4

Less than 100 hours in type (including IOE) and must notify Captain upon reporting.

Question 5

What can’t a low-time FO do?

Answer 5

Takeoffs (through cleanup) and approaches (from 3000 AGL & below) when:
- Runway:
- is contaminated
- RVR is 4000 or less
- braking action less than “Good”
- crosswind component >15 kts
- Operating at airport with 3/4 SM or less
- Operating at Special Qual Airport
- Any reported windshear
- Other circumstances as determined by Captain as non-normal

Question 6

What must be confirmed during a QRC or QRH event?

Answer 6

• Thrust Levers
• Engine Fire Push Switchlights
• Generator Switches
• Fuel Boost Pump Switchlights
• All other guarded Switchlights

Question 7

Minimum contingency fuel?

Answer 7

700: 937 lbs
900: 1082 lbs

Question 8

Minimum reserve fuel?

Answer 8

700: 2100 lbs
900: 2200 lbs

Question 9

What are the five idle settings programmed by FADEC?

Answer 9

1. Flight Idle
2. Approach Idle
3. Landing Idle
4. Reverse Idle
5. Ground Idle

Question 10

What does the microprocessor (CPAM) do?

Answer 10

1. Generate EICAS indications
2. Caution @ 8,500
3. Warning @ 10,000
4. DIFF PRESS warning @ 8.6 PSI
5. SEAT BELT @ 10,000 in “AUTO”
6. Drops PAX masks above 14,000
7. Limit Cabin Pressure to 14,500 +-500

Question 11

What will the ADG power?

Answer 11

1. AC Essential Bus
2. Hydraulic Pump 3B
3. Slats and Flaps
4. Pitch Trim Channel 2

Question 12

What is powered by the DC Emergency Bus?

Answer 12

1. Engine & APU SOV
2. Hydraulic SOV
3. Fire Extinguisher Circuits

Question 13

When will the digital fuel quantity readout turn amber?

Answer 13

Total fuel quantity is less than 1200 lbs
OR
Fuel imbalance is over 800 lbs

Question 14

When does Hydraulic Pressure and Temperature turn amber?

Answer 14

Pressure: <1800 PSI
Temperature: At or above 96*C

Question 15

What is needed for T/O CONFIG OK?

Answer 15

On ground :
1. Both engines running
2. TRs not deployed
3. AP off
4. Flaps and Slats in TO Config
5. Parking Brake not set
6. Aileron Trim set <1*
7. Rudder Trim set <1*
8. Stabilizer trim set in green band

Question 16

When can we do a Reduced Thrust (Flex) Takeoff?

Answer 16

1. ANTI-SKID must be operative
   PROHIBITED:
2. Contaminated runways
3. If the aircraft has been de-iced
4. If wing and/or cowl anti-icing bleeds are in use
5. If warnings of windshear or downdrafts have been forecast
6. With an engine that cannot achieve full-rated thrust
7. When a special departure procedure specifies full thrust for takeoff

Question 17

What are some items in the aft equipment bay?

Answer 17

Hydra Pumps 1 & 2
Oil Replenishment
ELT
BATT
Fire bottles
Packs