Sims - General Knowledge Flashcards
Engine Failure After Take Off?
Call the failure - “check, standby” - 400ft, “confirm the failure”
“Check ENG FAIL L/R, check for severe damage”
(If severe damage, complete severe damage memory items)
At acceleration height, if VNAV not selected, select flaps up maneuver speed on MCP
Once flaps have been retracted, and at or above flap maneuver speed, (select FLCH if not in VNAV, verify CON thrust) select and execute ENG OUT prompt.
Initiate appropriate engine failure checklist, followed by After Take Off Checklist
OEI Go Around Procedure?
“Go around, Flaps 5”
Call the modes
Positive rate, gear up
At acceleration height, select command speed to the maneuver speed (VREF 30+80 = roughly 230 knots)
Retract flaps on schedule
Once clean, select VNAV or FLCH and confirm CON thrust set
VNAV MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED TO ACCELERATE TO FLAP MANEUVER SPEED WITH OEI
When is a take off alternate required?
Required when weather conditions are below published ILS landing minima, or the approach in use.
Alternate to be within 60 mins OE/400nm VERIFY
Destination weather prior to dispatch?
- Needs to be above the published landing minima
- Can convert visibility to equivalent RVR
- If there is no destination forecast, 2 alternates need to be carried
- PROB/INTER/TEMPO periods ignored
- RFF 9
Destination alternate weather requirements prior to dispatch?
- Needs to be above CAT 1 minima when LVO in operation at destination
- Weather above Minima for Filing as Alternate
- Above Landing Minima for PROB/INTER/TEMPO
- RFF 7
ERA weather requirements prior to dispatch?
- EDTO ERA needs to be above Alternate Minima (including INTER/TEMPO)
- RFF 4
Adequate Airport Defintion?
Sufficient runway length and taxiway availability
Pavement strength sufficient
RFF category is suitable (Cat 4 for ERA)
Equipped with the necessary ancillary services - ATC, lighting, weather reporting and at least one serviceable navigation aid or suitable RNAV approach
All airports in the aircraft library, except those excluded in OPS-A)
Suitable airport definition?
Meets the adequate standards
Weather meets the planning minima for the expected arrival time
Take off alternate requirements?
Vis and Cloud: Cat 1 minima or higher (or minima for approach in use)
Crosswind within aircraft crew limits
RFF: 7
When can a GPWS warning be cancelled?
When flying under daylight VMC and positive visual verification is made that no obstacle or terrain hazards exists
For how long shall a GPWS maneuver be continued?
IMC - until above MSA and all warnings stop
VMC - until all warnings stop
Recommended Configuration Schedule
7nm - 2100’ - Flaps 20/Gear Down
6nm - 1800’ - Flaps 30
5nm - 1500’ - Flaps 25
What speed above MMS is recommended in upset recovery?
MMS+15 knots
Volcanic Ash actions?
Exit ash cloud immediately using a 180 degree descending turn
When dust present in the flight deck, don oxygen masks on 100%
Disconnect autothrottle
Reduce thrust
Protect the engine by turning ON EAI, WAI and all PACKS
Start APU
Confirm Autostart in ON
Monitor EGT
If necessary, follow Unreliable Airspeed memory procedure
Volcanic ash indications?
Acrid odour Haze with settling dust Fluctuating engine conditions Erratically fluctuating IAS Blue sparks outside the windshield, similar to St Elmos Fire Possible loss of cabin pressure
