RNP AR

Question 1

TERR ON ND is mandatory on…

Answer 1

PF side.

Question 2

CALLOUTS - LDEV 1/2 DOT

Answer 2

LAT-DEV

Question 3

CALLOUTS - LDEV 1 DOT

Answer 3

GO-AROUND

Question 4

CALLOUTS - VDEV 1/2 DOT

Answer 4

V-DEV

Question 5

CALLOUTS - VDEV 3/4 DOT

Answer 5

GO-AROUND

Question 6

The AP MUST be engaged for RNP AR

Answer 6

< 0.3 NM

Question 7

What is the difference between RNAV AND RNP?

Answer 7

RNP requires an on-board performance monitoring and alerting system.

Question 8

Graduation of the L/DEV scale on PFD

Answer 8

+/- 0.2 NM

Question 9

One Dot deviation on V/DEV scale on PFD corresponds to:

Answer 9

100 ft

Question 10

CALLOUTS - 1 DOT L/DEV

Answer 10

GO-AROUND

Question 11

CALLOUTS - 3/4 DOT (75ft) V/DEV

Answer 11

GO-AROUND

Question 12

Condition to accept DIR TO on an RNP AR

Answer 12

• Above MSA
• The following waypoint is NOT an RF leg
• The following waypoint is a TF leg and the RADIAL IN function is used

Question 13

An RNP AR approach should be followed by a GO-AROUND if:

Answer 13

• FINAL APP does not engage
• Dual loss of FINAL APP
• GPS PRIMARY LOST on both NDs
• Loss of GPWS TERAIN or TERRAIN inconsistencies
• NAV ALT DISCREPANCY
• Dual AP failure

Question 14

An RNP AR approach should be followed by a EXTRACTION if:

Answer 14

• Dual NAV ACCUR DOWNGRADE
• FM/GPS POSITION DISAGREE
• FMS1/FMS2 POS DIFF
• Dual loss of FMGC

Question 15

CALLOUTS - ‘BANK’ if:

Answer 15

BANK ANGLE > 30°

Question 16

CALLOUTS - ‘SINK RATE’ if:

Answer 16

VS > 1000 ft/min

Question 17

RNAV approach with LNAV minima - discontinue the approach if:

Answer 17

• GPS PRIMARY LOST on both NDs
• XTK > 0.3NM
• NAV FM/GPS POS DISAGREE
• NAV ACCUR DOWNGRAD on both NDs

Note: be prepared to continue approach by reverting to NAV-FPA if vertical guidance is not satisfactory

Question 18

RNAV approach with LNAV/VNAV minima - discontinue the approach if:

Answer 18

• GPS PRIMARY LOST on both NDs
• NAV FM/GPS POS DISAGREE
• NAV ACCUR DOWNGRAD on both NDs
• 75ft deviation BELOW vertical path (V/DEV > 3/4 dot)
• XTK > 0.3NM

Question 19

SOP - before IAF

Answer 19

• PROG PAGE: Insert RNP value (smallest value for approach or missed approach)

Question 20

SOP - before FAF, after reaching FAF altitude

Answer 20

(ABA)
- BARO REFT/ALTIMETER: CHECK (+/-75ft)
- APPR pb on FCU: PRESS
- APP NAV: CHECK ARMED or ENGAGED
- FINAL: CHECK ARMED
- GO AROUND ALTITUDE: SET

Question 21

Approach may be continued after passing IAF in case of single failure:

Answer 21

• GPS (MMR)
• FMGS
• EFIS DU
• MCDU
• AP
• FINAL APP on one side
• GPS PRIMARY LOST on one side
• NAV ACCUR DOWNGRAD on one side

Question 22

During approach - A ‘Dual NAV ACCUR DOWNGRADE’ should be followed by

Answer 22

EXTRACTION

Question 23

During approach - In case of a ‘FM/GPS POSITION DISAGREE’, the flight crew should follow which procedure?

Answer 23

EXTRACTION

Question 24

During approach - What should the pilots do in the case of ‘FMS1/FMS2 POS DIFF’

Answer 24

EXTRACTION

Question 25

During approach - A ‘Dual loss of FMGC’ should be followed by

Answer 25

EXTRACTION

Question 26

During approach - If FINAL APP does not engage the crew should perform…

Answer 26

GO-AROUND

Question 27

During approach - In the case of ‘Dual loss of FINAL APP’, what procedure should be followed?

Answer 27

GO-AROUND

Question 28

During approach - If ‘GPS PRIMARY LOST’ is displayed on both NDs, the flight crew…

Answer 28

Follows GO-AROUND procedure.

Question 29

During approach - If the failure is a Loss of GPWS TERAIN or TERRAIN inconsistencies, what procedure should be followed?

Answer 29

GO-AROUND

Question 30

During approach - If a ‘NAV ALT DISCREPANCY’ ECAM is displayed, what procedure should follow?

Answer 30

GO-AROUND

Question 31

During approach - If you have a dual AP failure, what should you do?

Answer 31

GO-AROUND

Question 32

RNP AR approach procedures are characterised by:

Answer 32

- RNP values <= 0.3NM - Curved flight paths, before FAF or FAP - Lateral protection areas of 2xRNP WITHOUT additional buffer

Question 33

What type of vertical guidance is used in RNP AR approaches?

Answer 33

- FMS vertical navigation based on Baro-VNAV

Question 34

Where can the pilot find information about True Track, GS and GPS accuracy level?

Answer 34

GPS MONITOR

Question 35

APP NAV mode engagement conditions:

Answer 35

- NPA is selected - FMS in APPROACH phase - APPR pb is selected and NAV mode is engaged - Aircraft above 400ft AGL

Question 36

FINAL APP mode engagement conditions:

Answer 36

- APP NAV mode engaged (review conditions for engagement) (XTRACK < 1.5NM) - FINAL mode ir armed (from below constraint altitude up to constraint altitude +150ft) - DECEL point sequenced

Question 37

Which dispatch considerations should be made if an RNP AR approach is intended?

Answer 37

- Review aircraft RNP AR certification status (MEL) and required equipment - GPS PRIMARY availability (RAIM check) at ETA or ETD. - Navigation database up-to-date - WX forecast (OAT and winds) - If required, destination alternate should have a conventional instrument approach

Question 38

First action after passing first WPT on a GO AROUND:

Answer 38

PROG page - Clear RNP Value

Question 39

GO AROUND - In case of ENGINE FAILURE

Answer 39

Bank angle is limited to 15°. If turn performance is insufficient, the pilot shall DISCONNECT AP and keep aircraft in the desired flight path.

Question 40

Which indication shall be used for lateral Navigation monitoring and cross-track deviation callouts on RNAV approaches?

Answer 40

- ND X-TRACK indication

Question 41

Which indication shall be used for lateral Navigation monitoring and cross-track deviation callouts on RNP-AR approaches?

Answer 41

- The LAT-DEV indications on PFD