Capt Upgrade Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

When must ACARS landing data must be checked

A

Landing at other than the planned destination

Available runway less than 8000 feet

Reported braking action less than dry (6 code)

Non normal aircraft condition affecting stopping distance

Landing with a tailwind

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2
Q

When should the APU be started prior to departure

A

10 minutes unless temperatures require a early start

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3
Q

Flight deck security inspection items

A

Flight deck trash receptacles, storage bins, seat backs, seat pockets, under seats, life vests, seat cushions, and any compartments that do not need special tools to open.
*escape ropes
*secondary medical kit/emergency medical kit
*PBE
*halon fire extinguisher
*crash axe
*flashlight
*thermal containment bag

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4
Q

If parking brake accumulator is low how do we pressurize it

A

PTU ……………………………………….off
Yellow electric pump ……………..on
Yellow electric pump………………off
PTU…………………………………………auto

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5
Q

Altimeter’s tolerance

A

Altimeter +-25 feet on ground
Standby within +-300 feet +- 100 feet for ISIS
Altimeters at cruise 200 feet of each other

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6
Q

What are the two engine considerations

A
  • ramp and taxi way slope
  • ramp and taxi way composition
  • taxi thrust requirements and jet blast effect
  • direction and degree of turn
  • icing conditions
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7
Q

Normal straight away taxi speed should not exceed

A

30 knots

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8
Q

Why should be done anytime there is a route change?

A

Check EFOB
Uplink new winds
Advise dispatch

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9
Q

What are the autobrakes setting and what are the commanded brake pressure for each after ground spoiler deployment?

A

LO: commands brake pressure 4 seconds after spoiler deployment
MED: command brake pressure 2 seconds after spoiler deployment
OFF: no autobrakes. Preferable if minimal braking is sufficient

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10
Q

When does the decent phase of flight become active?

A

<200 NM from DEST and any decent is initiated.
>200 NM from DEST and any decent is initiated and one of the following:
-Top of decent reached
-FCU ALT set less or equal to FL 200
-FCU ALT set less or equal to highest altitude constraint.

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