Regarding the Confirmation Before Departure

Question 1

How do you start the “Confirmation before departure”?

Answer 1

Start by saying;

In accordance with Article 73-2 of the Air Law and Article 164-14 of the Aviation Regulations, I propose that we begin the Pre-flight Confirmation Before Departure”.

Question 2

What are the 6 items that must be covered in the Pre-Flight Confirmation?

Answer 2

1. Maintenance Condition of the Aircraft
2. Weight and Balance.
3. Aeronautical Information
4. Weather Information
5. Fuel and Oil (Quantity and Quality)
6. Safety of Payloads

Question 3

Regarding Maintenance Condition of Aircraft.

How can you determine the aircraft is OK to fly?

Answer 3

1. Briefing from MOC at Dispatch Briefing
2. Conduct External check of the aircraft
3. Check the aircraft logbook
   • Check previous Captain has signed off
   • Check the 3 and 7 day checks are valid
   • Check no open defects
   • Check MEL/CDL expires
4. Completion of all cockpit checks including flight control checks and take off config a confirmation.

Question 4

At what phase is the maintenance condition of the aircraft confirmed?

Answer 4

After the taxi check when the TAKEOFF CONFIG button has been pushed and the ECAM MEMO shows no blue>

Question 5

Regarding the Weather Information:

What does the abbreviation ASAS mean?

Answer 5

Analysis Surface Report Asia

Question 6

What does the abbreviation JMH mean?

Answer 6

JMA Facsimile Report

Question 7

What does the symbol [ ] mean?

Answer 7

Maritime warning

Question 8

What are the wind speeds associated with the following abbreviations:

TW

SW

GW

W

FG [W]

Answer 8

TW = Typhoon Warning = 64 kts or >

SW = Storm Warning = > 48 kts

GW = Gale Warning = > 34 kts

W = near gale = max 28 kts and < 34 kts

FG [W} - fog area (visibility 500 meters or less)

Question 9

What is the FXJP Chart?

Answer 9

Miscellaneous Forecast (Cross Section) Chart

It shows a vertical profile view of the atmosphere.

Question 10

Regarding the FXJP chart:

What does the star symbol mean?

Answer 10

Tropopause

Question 11

What is the tropopause?

Answer 11

The transition zone between the troposphere and the stratosphere characterized by an abrupt change in the temperature lapse rate.

The lowest layer of 2 deg C / 1000 m is generally reported.

Question 12

What are the thick broken lines on the FXJP?

Answer 12

Vertical windshear

6 = light
9 = light
12 = light
15 = Moderate

Question 13

Define Fog

AIM-J

Answer 13

Fog is used when visibility is less than 1000 mts except for:

MI - shallow fog
BC - fog patches
PR - partial fog
VC - fog in vicinity (8-16 km of airport)

Question 14

Define TEMPO

Answer 14

• TEMPO is a change indicator
• Temporary frequent changes
• Each change lasts less than 1 hour
• total period of the forecasted conditions will last less than half the valid period (TEMPO period).

Question 15

Define BECMG

Answer 15

• used when a weather phenomenon is changing uniformly or irregularly throughout a period, then becoming a new set of stabilized conditions after the period.

Question 16

Define NSW

Answer 16

• Nil significant weather

Question 17

Take off Alternate Weather Requirements

Answer 17

GOM 3-2-4

RVR 550 rounded up = 600 mt VIS

Question 18

What other factors mus be considered for a takeoff alternate

Answer 18

GOM 2-2-2

Question 19

Destination Alternate Minima requirements

Answer 19

GOM 3-2-4

Question 20

What are the categories of Aeronautical Information compiled by the JCAB?

Answer 20

1. Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
2. AIP Amendment
3. AIP Supplement
4. NOTAM
5. Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC)
6. NOTAM Checklist and Summary
7. Preflight Information Bulletin (PFIB)
8. AIP Data Set
9. Terrain Data Set
10. Obstacle Data Set