Ops Specs

Question 1

Takeoff Minimums - Lower than STD

Answer 1

• Ops Specs allow lower than standard
     takeoff minimums provided the 
     runway is classified as "STD"
• Must see "STD" in takeoff mins 
     section for runway you plan to use.
1). RVR 16 or 1/4
2). TDZ RVR 12 / Rollout RVR 10
3). 600/600/600 RVR

Question 2

Takeoff Alternates

Answer 2

Needed any time:
Visibility is below landing minimums for a suitable runway at departure airport.

Lowest landing min is:
1/2 SM (lowest CAT l apch mins)

Alternate must be within 270nm
• 1hr flight time in still air w/ 1 eng inop
• put airport in FMS Nav, fix info

Question 3

Destination Alternate

Answer 3

1-2-3: 1 hr prior to after ETA, ceiling >= 2,000 ft and vis >= 3 sm

1. Is alternate in Jepps
2. Does it have “NA” in for alt box
3. Is wx atleast 400’/1SM iaw C55
4. Are there any NOTAMS

Question 4

C55 (Takeoff/Destination Alternate)

Answer 4

Method 1
1 Nav Aid, 1 suitable runway
• add 400' to HAT/HAA and 1SM 
2 Nav Aids, 2 runways
• add 200' HAT, 1/2sm to higher of the published landing mins

Question 5

Exemption 3585

Answer 5

Allows departure when weather at destination or alternate is conditionally below landing mins:

FROM indicates legal wx but,
Tempo, Prob, Becmg is a problem
• Conditionals may be 1/2 C55 vis
• All of 2nd alternate complies with C55

Question 6

2nd Destination Alternate

Answer 6

Are the destination and first alternate airport marginal?

i.e.

Question 7

Braking Action

Answer 7

Good - normal
Medium (Fair) - reduced, snow
Poor - hydroplaning, slush/water
Nil - prohibited (nonexistent, ice)

Question 8

Weather Below Mins on Apch:

Answer 8

Do not continue an apch past the FAF or final apch segment of:

Reported vis is less than required for that approach

Question 9

Wind Additive

Answer 9

5-20 knots

1/2 headwind component and all the gust factor

Question 10

Takeoff Briefing:

Answer 10

1. Initial Heading
2. Initial Altitude
3. Initial Departure Fix
4. Special/Unique considerations:
   •Airport Advisories
   •Engine Failure Procedure
   •Terrain/Obstacles
   •Weather Conditions

Question 11

Standard Takeoff Minimums

Answer 11

1 SM or 5,000 ft RVR (RVR rules)

CA performs takeoff if:
• RVR