Taxi/ground operations/takeoff Flashcards
(32 cards)
When crossing a runway, all lights should be____.
ON
What if after disconnecting communications with the ground crew, you need to talk to them again?
Flash the taxi light 3 times
What TCAS mode should you be in during ground operations?
XPDR
What is the maximum N1 that should be used on the ground?
45% N1
What is normal taxi speed?
About 20 knots
What speed can you taxi if you are on a long straight taxi route?
30 knots
What is the maximum speed to take a turn on dry turns that are sharper than a high speed runway exit?
10 knots
Should you use differential braking and braking while turning?
No
When is an engine run up procedure required?
When OAT is 3 degrees or below and anti ice is required.
What is the engine run up procedure for the GE?
60% N1 for 30 seconds. Do at intervals of every 30 minutes.
Are you allowed to use assumed temperature method for wet runways?
Yes
Are you allowed to use assumed temperature method for contaminated runways?
No. You may still use derate, but not assumed temperature method.
What defines a contaminated runway?
Slush, snow, standing water, or ice.
Takeoffs are not recommended when slush, wet snow, or standing water depth is____.
more than .5 inches (13 MM)
Takeoffs are not recommended when dry snow depth is more than_____.
4 inches or 102 MM
Define icing conditions.
When OAT (ground) or TAT (air) is 10C or less and there is :
-Ground clutter (Ice, slush, standing water, snow)
or
-Visible moisture (1SM (1600M) or less counts as well)
When must a runway change checklist be performed?
If the runway is changed after the TAKEOFF BRIEFING.
Do not follow flight director until____
After liftoff
A ____ takeoff is the preferred method.
Rolling
What do you stabilize the engines at before pressing TOGA on takeoff?
70% N1 (GE) or 1.1 EPR (PW)
How do you accomplish a standing takeoff?
Hold brakes, stabilize engines, release brakes, press TOGA
You only have ___ seconds to stabilize the engines. Any longer and you will eat up too much runway.
2 seconds
A headwind of ____ knots or more can cause the HOLD mode to engage before full takeoff thrust is set. You should set it manually.
20 knots
The use of stab trim during takeoff is____.
Not recommended.
