FOM Quick Reference Guide

Question 1

If weather is below landing MIN at the departure airport, T/O ALT must be added within:

Answer 1

400 NM

Question 2

When is a second destination ALT required

Answer 2

If destination and first ALT are both marginal

Question 3

What is the 1-2-3 ALT rule

Answer 3

An ALT is required if forecast weather at destination is:
+/- 1 hour of ETA is less than 2000’ ceilings or 3 sm visibility. Conditional terms such as TEMPO OR PROB will also require an ALT.

Question 4

What is the 1-1-3 ALT rule

Answer 4

Within the lower 48 states or returning from extended domestic operation an ALT is required if forecast weather is: +/- 1 hour of ETA is less than 1000’ ceilings or 3 sm visibility. CAT 1 runway must be legal and available.

Question 5

What is the 1-1-2 ALT rule

Answer 5

Within the lower 48 states or returning from extended domestic operation an ALT is required if forecast weather is: +/- 1 hour of ETA is less than 1000’ ceilings or 2 sm visibility. CAT II/III runway must be legal and available.

Question 6

When is using the 1-1-3 or the 1-1-2 rule not an option

Answer 6

When TEMP OR PROB is in the forecast

Question 7

If a listed ALT is going to be below minimums at the time a flight would arrive, can it be changed?

Answer 7

Yes with Dispatch concurrence to amend the release.

Question 8

What if an ALT is no longer required?

Answer 8

Captain and Dispatcher may agree to amend the release and delete the ALT. ALT fuel will then become extra fuel.

Question 9

In addition to regulatory requirements, ALT will be added for the following reasons:

Answer 9

Crosswind: An alternate will be designated whenever crosswind performance guidelines may prevent a safe landing.
Unlighted Airport: A flight scheduled to land at an unlighted airport 30 min before sunset and must have a lighted ALT.

Question 10

Enroute Alternates (Engine Out Drift Down) requirements

Answer 10

Same as destination ALT requirements

Question 11

Can a No Tower Airport be used as an ALT

Answer 11

Yes as long as the Approach Plate does not prohibit its use as an ALT. The navaid is monitored.

Question 12

Determining Alternate Weather Minimums for an airport with just one operational approach facility

Answer 12

For airports with one operational approach facility:

• Add 400 to the authorized MDA or DA
• Add 1 mile to the minimum visibility

Question 13

Determining Alternate Weather Minimums for an airport with two operational approach facilities to different runways

Answer 13

• Add 200 feet to the higher authorized MDA or DA for the two specified approaches, or add 400 feet to the lower authorized MDA or DA for the specified approaches.
• Add 1 mile to the lower visibility minimum specified for the two approaches or add 1/2 mile to the higher visibility minimum specified for the two approaches.

Use the lowest value obtained from each.

Question 14

Determining Alternate Weather Minimums for airports with CAT II/III approach and at least two operational ILS facilities serving different runways

Answer 14

• With a CAT II procedure: 300 foot ceiling and RVR 4000/ 3/4 mile visibility
• With a CAT III procedure: 200 foot ceiling and RVR 1800/ 1/2 mile

Question 15

Take Off Weight Increase that requires contacting Dispatch

Answer 15

+2000lb

Question 16

First Officer Takeoff Minimums

Answer 16

TDZ and rollout RVR 1000’ or greater

Question 17

First Officer Landing Minimums

Answer 17

Landing visibility equal to or greater than 1800 RVR or 1/2 mile

Question 18

Circling Approach Minimums

Answer 18

1000’ ceiling and 3 miles visibility or published which is ever higher

Question 19

Raw Data ILS

Answer 19

4000’ RVR or 3/4 mile visibility

Question 20

Visual Approach Minimums

Answer 20

1000’ ceiling and 3 miles visibility

Question 21

Stabilized Approach Limits by 1500’ AGL or FAF

Answer 21

• Gear Down

- Airspeed less than or equal to 180kts

Question 22

Stabilized Approach Limits by 1000’ AGL

Answer 22

• Final Configuration
• Landing / Final Descent Checklist
• +15 and -5 kias of target airspeed
• On Lateral Profile
• On Vertical Profile
  - +/- 300 FPM
  - Greater than 1200’ per minute
  - +/- 1 degree
• PM shall announce deviations

Question 23

Stabilized Approach Limits by 500’ AGL

Answer 23

• Except for momentary airspeed and descent rate deviations, PM announces, “Go Around” and reason

Question 24

Holding Speed from Surface to 6000’

Answer 24

200 kts max 1 min.

Question 25

Holding Speed from 6000' to 14,000'

Answer 25

230 kts max 1 min.

Question 26

Holding Speed above 14,000'

Answer 26

265 kts max 1 1/2 min.

Question 27

Thunder Storm Avoidance: Doppler Turbulence

Answer 27

5 NM

Question 28

Thunder Storm Avoidance: Downwind Anvil

Answer 28

1 KM for each 1 kt of wind

Question 29

Thunder Storm Avoidance: Clear Tops

Answer 29

5000'

Question 30

Thunder Storm Avoidance: Strong Echoes

Answer 30

20 NM

Question 31

Thunder Storm Avoidance: Moderate Echoes

Answer 31

10 NM

Question 32

Required Dispatch Reports

Answer 32

- 15 minute or greater increase in flight time - +/- 5 minutes change from a reported ETA - 4000' cruise altitude change - 100 NM or greater lateral deviation from filed route - Flight deck fuel quantity indicator fails - All contingency fuel will be used - Significant different weather or Mod/Sev turbulence - The flight is assigned enroute or arrival holding - Unplanned or sustained use of deicing or anti-ice

Question 33

What runway conditions would prohibit takeoff?

Answer 33

- Water, slush, or wet snow greater than 1/2" - Dry snow greater than 4" - Ice if braking action is reported NIL

Question 34

Method 1. FAR 121.191(a1)

Answer 34

May create an Enroute Limit Weight at takeoff that may limit MTOG at takeoff that will ensure that: If an engine is lost the aircraft will clear all terrain 5 miles either side of centerline by 1000’ and still have a positive climb gradient. Dispatch determine the need for the use of anti-ice weights based on PIREP or forecast weather. Icing conditions are only forecast FL180 and below

Question 35

Method 2. FAR 121.191(a2)

Answer 35

If an engine fails above FL240 fly to an enroute ALT clearing all terrain by 2,000’ 5 stat mile from from course and arise 1500’ above ALT with a positive climb gradient. Assumes engine a anti-ice ON, T + 10c, if engine fails before FL240 it is assumed it will return to departure airport