SIM - ETOPS

Question 1

If one IDG fails, a diversion is required in case of

Answer 1

-Blue hydraulic circuit low level, low pressure or overheat
-APU no start/generator inop
-Second IDG failure

Question 2

ELC EMERG CONFIG: Complete the ECAM procedure using:

Answer 2

FCOM SPO - EXTENDED RANGE OPERATIONS - ABNORMAL AND EMER PROCEDURES

Question 3

After COCKPIT PREPARATION CHECKLIST:

Answer 3

ETOPS COCKPIT PREPARATION CHECKLIST (PM read and do)

Question 4

After AFTER START CHECKLIST:

Answer 4

ETOPS AFTER START CHECKLIST

Question 5

Diversion within NAT HLA
Try to contact ATC in order to revise clearance, if unable to continue flight prior clearance revision:

Answer 5

-Leave assigned route by turning atleast 30º L or R and fly an offset route of 5NM (LAT REV on PPOS)
-Aircraft shall fly a level that differs 500’ from those normally used
-Broadcast position and intentions on 121.5 or 123.45 as backup

Question 6

Before ETOPS entry point:

Answer 6

• Use ETOPS BEFORE ENTRY POINT Checklist
• Update winds in FMS
• Set assigned MACH in FMS
• Log on CPDLC according to OAC requirements
• Evaluate potential enroute diversion airport(s) Wx/services
• Obtain alternate airpots Wx
• PF, use ETP page for continuous entry of most suitable airports, use PROG for bearing and distance
• Check A/C systems Status/ETOPS significant systems
• Verify next leg track and distance
  -HF/ SELCAL check(A/R)

Question 7

After ETOPS entry point

Answer 7

• Use ETOPS Checklist WITHIN ETOPS AREA
• HF/SELCAL check (if not done before)
• Enter nearest diversion airport on PROG (PF)
• Set VH1 to 123.45 and VHF 2 to 121.5
• Set transponder to 2000, 30 min past oceaninc entry
• use SLOP

Question 8

SLOP

Answer 8

-Fly between 0.1 up to max 2 NM offset (RIGHT only)
- Do not advise ATC
- Return to course by oceanic exit point

Question 9

ETOPS Required equipment

Answer 9

2 GEN (ENG and/or APU) and BLUE HYD SYS

Question 10

ENG FAIL IN CRUISE

Answer 10

1- MCT + ATHR OFF
2- heading turn contingency (min 30º)
3- determine alt (250 initially)
4- ATC NOTIFY
WHEN READY for DESCENT:
5-SPEED (GREEN DOT UNTIL 5NM OFFSET) PULL
6- ALT SET AND PUll
WHen appropriate ECAM ACTIONS

When 5NM OFFSET
-ETOPS FIXED SPEED M.78/320kts
When V/S <500fpm
- set -500VS + ATHR ON

Question 11

Contingency Procedure (non-weather)

Answer 11

-At least 30º from cleared route
-Offset 5NM
-500 ft vertical offset

Question 12

Contingency procedure, while not yet 5NM offset:

Answer 12

-Attempt ATC clearance
-Maintain FL if able (minimise descent)
-Maintain traffic watch
- TCAS in TARA
- Turn on exterior lights
-alert other traffic on 121.5 or 123.45

Question 13

Pilot incapacitation

Answer 13

FLY NAVIGATE COMM
1- Take control and ensure safe flight path:
“I HAVE CONTROL”
SIDESTICK TAKEOVER
ENGAGE ONSIDE AP
Perform Callouts + checklists
2- INFORM ATC
3-CONTAIN crew member
Involve cabin crew
4-REDUCE WORKLOAD
-Early app prep
-Autoland
-long approach
-company pilot?
5-Land ASAP
6- Medical assistance