Part A Chapter 8 Flashcards

Question

Maximum distance from an alternate airport on a non ETOPS flight

Answer 1

* Twin engine aircraft must remain within 60 minutes flying time of an adequate airport unless operating in accordance with Dragonair ETOPS Policy * A320 424nm, A321 404nm, A330 434nm

Answer 2

There is no standard weight, the actual baggage weight is used

Answer 3

• Taxi Fuel accounts for: - APU usage - Engine start - Taxi for departure • A320/321 use 200 kg as standard but at airports where taxi time is above average a higher fuel may be planned

Answer 4

Flight Crew and Cabin Crew | 81kg (including 6kg Cabin bagage)

Answer 5

• Recommended Extra Fuel is fuel additional to Fuel Required to cover: - Known or suspected weather avoidance requirements - En-route air traffic constraints - Destination holding delays - Impact from NOTAMs - Other conditions that cause increased consumption * When STA plus diversion time falls close to opening time of a preferred Destination Alternate, Recommended Extra Fuel may be planned to avoid the use of a more distant alternate * Sum of: - Contingency, Mandatory and Recommended Extra is not less than 600/800kg on A320/321 - Alternate, Mandatory and Recommended Extra Fuel is not less than Reserve Fuel, ensuring 1h fuel at destination * When ATC restrictions or delays are anticipated, the reason to carry extra fuel will be stated in CFP special navigation notes * If a Commander is very familiar with a route he may reduce the amount of Recommended Extra Fuel

Answer 6

* Minimum diversion fuel is the sum of Alternate and Reserve Fuel * When a quantity of fuel is determined to be unusable, the Minimum Diversion Fuel entered in the FM shall be increased by the amount of unusable fuel

Answer 7

Following criteria must be met until revised destination is communicated to ATC: - Weather: Destination and Alternate above planning minima - Fuel: FOB> Trip + Contingency (5% from over/abeam last ERA) + Diversion Fuel

Answer 8

• On certain routes additional fuel must be carried to support the following requirements: - Sufficient fuel must be available at all times to allow the flight to be continued to the nearest suitable airport, hold for 30 minutes at 1,500ft, carry out an approach and land - Loss of pressurisation and failure of 1 engine must be considered • Depressurisation with all engines operating is normally the most fuel critical scenario

Answer 9

* Contingency Fuel allows for errors in forecast winds or temperatures, restrictions on altitude, minor route changes and extended taxi times * On most flights Contingency Fuel is planned as 5% of Trip Fuel from departure to destination with a minimum of 130 kg for the A320/321 * Minimum Contingency fuel is 5% of Trip Fuel from over/abeam last suitable en-route airport to destination

Answer 10

* Radio Station Licence * Certificate of Airworthiness * Certificate of Maintenance Review * Certificate of Registration * Maintenance Log * Copy of the Load Sheet * Flight Crew Licences (by individual Crew members) * Operations Manual

Answer 11

* ETD - 6 h, Estimated ZFW issued to Dispatch for CFP * ETD - 60', Traffic staff gives an updated ZFW * ETD - 30', CLC sends Final ZFW to Flight Crew * ETD - 25', Flight Crew sends Final Fuel Figures to CLC * ETD - 15', CLC sends Loadsheet to Flight Crew * ETD, Aircraft off-blocks (Loadsheet acknowledged)

Answer 12

55 degrees

Answer 13

• Take-off is permissible with: - Light coatings of frost (white color) less than 3mm thick on lower wing surfaces due to cold fuel - Thin hoar frost on the upper surface of the fuselage provided all vents and ports are clear (white deposit of fine crystalline texture) • Lower wing surface ice ridges of any size are not acceptable, all leading edge devices, control surfaces and upper wing surfaces must be free of ice and snow

Answer 14

• After refuelling: - Note usable fuel quantity in each tank and send it to CLC using ACARS Fuel Distribution page - Send location and quantity of unusable fuel to OPS (Attention CLC) via ACARS free text or the Traffic Officer If ACARS is not available, a "Non-Standard Fuel Order Confirmation Sheet", in the Flight Deck Document wallet must be sent to CLC via the Traffic Officer

Answer 15

* After refuelling, note usable fuel quantity in each tank and send it to CLC using ACARS Fuel Distribution page * If ACARS is not available, a "Non-Standard Fuel Order Confirmation Sheet", in the Flight Deck Document wallet must be sent to CLC via the Traffic Officer

Answer 16

On A320/A321 aircraft, Livestock other than live fish (AVP/PES) and cold-blooded animals (AVC) and shall not be carried as cargo

Answer 17

* Passenger boarding should not commence until a cabin temperature of 28°C or below is achieved * HAECO is responsible for the Hot Cabin procedure

Answer 18

* Lower HOT value in a cell which contains a range of times presents information for moderate precipitation * Higher HOT value is representative of fluid performance for light precipitation

Answer 19

Airport where no alternate airport is available within 1h45 flight time

Answer 20

* Aircraft doors shall only be opened by persons who are trained and competent to do so * In NORMAL circumstances aircraft doors shall be opened from the outside of the aircraft * Doors are allowed to be opened from inside the aircraft under ABNORMAL or EMERGENCY conditions

Answer 21

• ASR must be filled in if: - Flight deviates by 300ft or more from cleared flight level - Wake Turbulence is encountered • ASR is sent to Dragonair Corporate Safety & Quality department and Line Ops must be notified via CAR

Answer 22

* Type I,II and IV fluids | * Type III are not approved on Dragonair aircraft

Answer 23

Contact CLC and fill in a "No Change to Traffic Load" form stored in the Spare Document Wallet

Answer 24

* Load Sheet signed by Commander * Trim Sheet, if not using computer Loadsheet * Dangerous Good documents including copy of NOTOC * Maintenance Log Station page signed by Commander

Answer 25

* Type I: Orange * Type II: Colourless, or pale straw * Type III: Light yellow * Type IV: Emerald green

Answer 26

* Aircraft doors may be closed only by suitably trained personnel * Doors shall be closed from inside the aircraft by the cabin crew, the Airport staff may assist by pushing on the physical structure of the door but under no circumstances should they interfere or participate in the locking process * Once closed, doors shall not be re-opened without the Captain's approval

Answer 27

All errors and omissions in the Navigation Data Base must be reported to Operations by entering the details on the CAR for the attention of Line Operations

Answer 28

* Fuel shall be bright, clear and within a range of White Water to Light Amber or Straw color * Fuels colored Blue, Red or Green are not to be uplifted

Answer 29

• Defuelled fuel may be uplifted if: - Defuelled from a CX / AHK / KA aircraft - Not been held in a tanker for longer than 24 hours - Water contamination check is performed - Wide-cut fuel contains an anti-static additive • Once fuel is returned to the fuel farm it is considered contaminated and must not be reloaded

Answer 30

* HOT credit cannot be given due to the fact that the precipitation has temporarily stopped * As precipitation falls on the aircraft, the anti-icing fluid is diluted and flows off the aircraft. There is no practical way to determine how much residual anti-icing fluid is on the wing under these circumstances

Answer 31

• Allows to adjust TRIP Fuel for changes in Take-off weight whatever the reason for that change is: - CORR LNDG, used if TOTAL Fuel is adjusted as it contains a fuel allowance required to carry that extra fuel - CORR RAMP, used if TOTAL Fuel remains the same and the crew decides to use fuel that is already on board, as REC EXTRA or CONT Fuel

Answer 32

• The freezing point of a fluid is function of the glycol concentration and is assessed in the field. A temperature buffer is applied to cater for: - Absorption of precipitation - Errors in application - Variations in weather conditions • The Lowest Operational Use Temperature for a given fluid is the higher of: - The lowest temperature at which the fluid meets the aerodynamic acceptance test for a given aircraft type - The freezing point of the fluid plus its buffer (10°C for a Type I fluid, 7°C for a Type II, III, or IV fluid)

Answer 33

* CI 150 * Due to the significant fuel penalty, a greater CI should only be used to guarantee an arrival before a published Airport Curfew or when Crew duty hours are critical

Answer 34

``` • Stop refuelling • Inform: - Ground Engineer - Airport authorities and fire services • Passenger boarding: - Delay - Disembark, assess if it is required - Continue, in that case passengers must be kept as far as possible from the fuel spillage ```

Answer 35

* Aircraft wings must be sprayed first, therefore the wings become the most critical surface and if they are clean when a Pre Take off Inspection is required, it can be assumed that the rest of the aircraft is clean. * De/anti-icing fluids must be applied close to the skin of the aircraft to minimise heat loss

Answer 36

If an aircraft has to be re-protected prior to a flight: | External surfaces must be de-iced with hot mixed fluid before a further application of anti-ice fluid is made

Answer 37

• When the aircraft is de/anti-iced, Engineering should complete the relevant de/anti-icing field in the Aircraft Maintenance Logbook • Along with refueling and oil quantity columns, the de/anti-icing field is not part of the Certificate of Release. Therefeore the Commander is approved to fill-in the tech log in the absence of a qualified engineer on the flight deck saving the need to re-open aircraft doors after the de/anti-icing procedure

Answer 38

• Engine run-up at higher than idle power required, or maintenance taking place in the Flight Deck preventing crews from pre-flight preparation, delay boarding • For other cases: - Check estimated rectification time with Maintenance Control or the engineer in charge - Maintenance takes: . Less than 30', Board passengers . More than 30', Board passengers when it is estimated to be within 30 minutes of completion

Answer 39

* If the engineer carries out the engine run-up, the Captain must be in a control seat * Captain is responsible for the safety of passengers on board and for ordering an emergency evacuation if required. He must monitor the run-up until completion and all other duties such as flight deck preparation should be deferred

Answer 40

Dragonair aircraft receiving a Microburst alert are to delay take off or go around as appropriate

Answer 41

* Lower (more limiting) time in the HOT cell is not exceeded, no inspection required * Time within the range of time given in the HOT cell for the conditions present, Flight Crew must do a Pre-take-off Contamination Inspection * Higher (less limiting) time in the HOT cell is exceeded, the Ground Crew must perform a Pre Take-off Contamination Check and take-off within 5 minutes of conducting the check

Answer 42

Whenever ATC notifies that the aircraft position is in error, the Captain shall report the notification with all relevant details by Air Safety Report (ASR)

Answer 43

• It is prohibited to operate a flight of over 500nm through any part of a Schedule 8 Navigation Area unless article 18(4) of the AN(HK)O is complied with • Procedure FCOM/PRO-SPO-52: - Applicable route: HKG – XIY – HKG - Following equipments serviceable: . 2 FMS . 2 GPS or 2 MMR (as installed) . 2 DME . 2 VOR . 1 ADF (2 ADF for any route with NDB only segments) . 1 Weather radar - If navigation equipment becomes unserviceable to the extent that it affects navigation accuracy, the aircraft is to be navigated to an area where normal navigation can be resumed as expeditiously as possible. In practice this may include continuing on the flight planned route provided ATC can confirm appropriate navigation by radar

Answer 44

* All commercial flights are to be conducted under an IFR Flight Plan * Flights into and out of uncontrolled airspace and airports are generally prohibited but may be required on a charter flight after: - Appraisal showing that the flight can be safely operated - Approval of the General Manager Operations

Answer 45

Where a takeoff alternate is required at least one non-GPS approach must be available

Answer 46

• Continuous assessment of fuel on board must ensure that there is sufficient fuel available to: - Proceed from present position to destination - Make an approach - Divert to an alternate airport, with 5% Contingency Fuel - Hold 30' at 1,500ft and carry out an approach and land

Answer 47

Continue the approach and land if visual

Answer 48

* Operating with an inoperative TCAS is permitted (including RVSM) in accordance with the MEL * TCAS must be serviceable ex-HKG; At Outports it may be inoperative subject to Time and Sector constraints detailed in the MEL * TCAS is required in Chinese RVSM airspace

Answer 49

• En-route and Prior to descent for destination airport: - Airport has 2 independent runways suitable for landing, i.e. not crossing or reciprocal - Actual and forecast visibility and cloud ceiling for destination airport at ETA at or above Non-Precision Alternate Planning minima and crosswind within limits - No known or probable ATC delays - Fuel remaining sufficient to continue to destination, plus 5% contingency fuel from overhead or abeam the last suitable en-route airport, plus 30 minutes holding at 1,500ft and carry out an approach and landing • After Commencing Descent, if a delay or unforeseen situation develops and landing is anticipated with less than Minimum Diversion Fuel, the flight may continue to destination provided that fuel on landing will be at least equal to Reserve Fuel. The Commander must consider all relevant factors with particular reference to the reason for the delay, weather deterioration, and runway availability at the destination and alternate before electing to continue rather than diverting to the alternate.

Answer 50

Hong Kong ATC normally provides a separation of: - 4NM for a “HEAVY” aircraft following another “HEAVY” - 5NM for a “MEDIUM” aircraft following a “HEAVY” - Separation increases to 6NM/7NM following an A380

Answer 51

* “MINIMUM FUEL”, when after having committed to land at a specific aerodrome the Commander calculates that any change to existing clearance may result in landing with less than planned final Reserve Fuel * “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY FUEL”, when usable fuel on nearest aerodrome where a safe landing can be made is predicted to be less than final Reserve Fuel

Answer 52

* From engine start to Cruise Altitude (or approximately 30min after take off), and from the “30min to landing” call until the aircraft is parked * Flight Crew shall only be disturbed for urgent operational issues and access to the Flight Deck is not permitted unless initiated by the Flight Crew

Answer 53

* The Duty Operations Manager (DOM) is available at any time for advice on operational and technical matters * All communications between the Commander and the DOM will be coordinated through IOC

Answer 54

* When RVR is not reported, the Commander may assess the RVR by noting the number of visible runway lights * ICAO standard spacing for runway edge lighting is 60m

Answer 55

* The Commander may not commence a take-off when the RVR or cloud ceiling where required is below the minima specified for take-off * If multiple RVRs are reported, all of them must be at or above the minima.

Answer 56

* With lighting, at least 7 consecutive lights which may be approach, runway lights, or a combination of both * Without lighting Runway threshold and touchdown zone

Answer 57

* If lower state or Dragonair LVO take-off minima have been approved, these figures will be shown in parenthèses * If take-off is predicated on these lower minima, all RVR readings (touchdown, mid point and stop end) must be available and at or above this minima

Answer 58

Unless stated on the Port Page, the minimum altitude for initating a turn after take-off is 400ft AAL

Answer 59

Following conditions must be maintained throughout the approach: - Visual contact with landing runway environment (runway threshold, approach lighting or other markings identifiable with the runway - Visibility along intended flight path not less than 5km - RVR greater than the highest of 800m or RVR required for a NPA to the runway of intended use if a thin layer of ground fog or mist is present at an airport in otherwise good visibility conditions

Answer 60

- 1 minute at or below 14,000ft AMSL | - 1.5 minutes above 14,000ft AMSL

Answer 61

Continue to 1000 ft and go around at 1000 ft if RVR has not increased above minima

Answer 62

* For CAT 1 approach Midpoint RVR is generally not reported | * When Midpoint RVR is reported minimum Midpoint RVR value is 200m (150m for autoland)

Answer 63

* With lighting, sufficient lights of approach and/or runway lighting system and 1 row of crossbar (barrette) to ensure that flight path can be maintained visually * Without lighting, Runway threshold and touchdown zone

Answer 64

Continuous sight of ground features to ensure that aircraft position is maintained within the manoeuvring (circling) area and that the aircraft can be positioned on the approach for the runway in use

Answer 65

Dispatch is defined as the time parking brake is released prior to commencing pushback or taxi

Answer 66

Headsets must be used during periods of high workload and at all times below 15,000ft or where higher the transition level

Answer 67

Approach may not commence (descend below 1,000ft AAL) or continue if already below 1,000ft AAL unless reported RVRs are at or above the minima for the degraded approach category

Answer 68

- Visibility less than 1,500m | - Cloudbase below 300ft

Answer 69

“Please note that the seatbelt signs are switched on, Cabin Crew please be seated”

Answer 70

OPS PART A Chapter 8 Flight Procedures

Answer 71

- Minimum Glide Path angle: 2.5° | - Maximum Glide Path angle: 3.15°

Answer 72

• 2 states of Emergency classified as: - Distress “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”, condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and requiring immediate assistance - Urgency “PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN”, condition concerning the safety of an aircraft or of some person on board or within sight but which does not require immediate assistance • Emergency message format: - Name of station addressed - Callsign - Type of Aircraft - Nature of the Emergency - Intentions - Present or last known position, FL/altitude and heading - Any useful information (endurance, POB, ...) • Once communication has been established, the flight callsign should be prefixed with a single “MAYDAY” or “PAN” as appropriate, e.g. “MAYDAY Dragon 810”

Answer 73

Abnormal or emergency situation where the commander does not anticipate an emergency evacuation

Answer 74

• Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) are ICAO requirements imposed on airport authorities for the conduct of AWO • Procedures applied at an airport for the purpose of ensuring safe operation during approaches below ILS Category 1 and during LVTO ICAO requires LVP to be in force for all take-off below 550m RVR, not only LVTO (400m)

Answer 75

* Some countries may not recognise the term “Pan Pan” as an urgency message * In situations where a “Mayday”call is considered inappropriate and “Pan” call does not achieve the desired response from ATC then the phrase “We are declaring an emergency” should be used

Answer 76

• Cabin Interphone is used to convey all commands to the cabin; The crew member who answers the call will pass the information to the other Cabin Crew. It cover all events including “Evacuate”, “Attention! Cabin Crew at Stations”and “Cabin Crew Resume Duty” * Seatbelt sign is cycled once as a turbulence alert * Switch the seatbelts sign Off and On 6 or more times to order “brace” position

Answer 77

* A tripped circuit breaker must not be reset unless the procedure is defined in the QRH or the commander assesses that the CB trip has an adverse effect on flight safety (only 1 reset) * Crew members are not permitted to reset or cycle a CB without specific authorisation from the Duty Operations Manager; The DOM will conduct a risk assessment prior to granting such authority

Answer 78

* Mobile phones must not be used by Flight Crew and Jumpseat passengers whilst the aircraft is taxiing for departure or after landing until parked at the arrival gate * The Commander shall ensure all Flight Crew and Jumpseat passengers mobile phones are turned OFF and properly stowed before leaving the parking gate to minimize distraction during critical phases of flight

Answer 79

Flash the runway turn off lights twice

Answer 80

* Touchdown, Mid-point and Roll-out (Stop End) RVR readings shall be passed to aircraft when they are at or below 800m (depend on regulatory authority) * RVR values are reported in: - 50m increment at a delay of less than 30s below 800m - 25m increment at a delay of less than 15 s below 400m

Answer 81

* Passing 2000ft AAL prior to an Emergency Landing * During a Rejected Take-Off * On ground If Cabin Crew are not seated and an emergency or abnormal situation requires the crew to return immediately to their seats • This alert level should be cancelled, when appropriate, using the phrase“CABIN CREW RESUME DUTY”

Answer 82

* “Cathay Ops”, IOC for overall monitoring of operations * “Dragon Dispatch”, Flight dispatch for related document * “Cathay Engineering”, Engineering for technical support * "Dragon Hong Kong", HKIA Hub Station Control for gate allocation and crew bus

Answer 83

* OPS For operational issues * ENG For engineering messages * HUB For gate allocation, crew bus requests, etc * MED For medical advice (MEDLINK)

Answer 84

* A tripped CB must not be reset unless it is co-ordinated with maintenance personnel and the cause of the trip is identified * Cycling a CB must be co-ordinated with maintenance personnel or CX engineering

Answer 85

* Low Visibility Operations (LVO) are ICAO requirements imposed on Operators to conduct AWO * They are defined as: - Take-off with a RVR of less than 400m - Landing with a RVR of less than 550m

Answer 86

* Cloud ceiling is defined as more than half of the sky covered by cloud * BKN and OVC, both constitute cloud ceiling

Answer 87

* Guidance given by the Operations Manual when a suspicious object(s) has been found during flight is to “Use all airport facilities to disembark without delay” * QRH Bomb On Board can be referred to if time allows

Answer 88

• CAT 2 and 3A approaches: - Touchdown(TDZ) and Midpoint(MID) RVR are controlling and shall be at or above published minima - Rollout(RO) RVR is advisory and shall be considered by the Commander if relevant - If MID RVR is unserviceable, RO RVR is controlling • CAT 3B (No DH) approaches: - Touchdown(TDZ), Midpoint(MID) and Rollout(RO) RVR are controlling and shall be at or above published minima - If 1 transmissometer is inoperative operations may continue using the 2 remaining transmissiometers

Answer 89

Operations of a twin engined aircraft conducted over a route that contains a point further than 60 minutes flying time in still air, at the specified one engine inoperative cruising speed, from an adequate airport

Answer 90

• Flights departing Hong Kong, crew are given a list of PADDs from the Performance Acceptable Deferred Defect Report; SADD are not included • The Performance Acceptable Deferred Defect Report reflects the PADD status in Ultramain. Because there is a delay between engineers raising/clearing a PADD and updating Ultramain, there might be differences with aircraft actual status

Answer 91

It is within the authority of the Commander to accept a defect without consulting a ground engineer after the doors are closed, provided the defect does not require a maintenance procedure (m) and is covered in the MEL

Answer 92

• Decision to continue the flight is subject to pilot judgement and good airmanship: - ECAM/FCOM procedures performed first - MEL consulted - Decision to continue or come back to the gate

Answer 93

The commander may exercise his discretion to fly to a station where the CRS can be issued; It constitute an aircraft dispatch under Article 11(1) of the AN(HK)O

Answer 94

AML shall be completed as follows (Refer to Part A 8.6.1): • Departure station: - The Commander writes details of the defect - The Engineer complete the "action taken‟ section including references to relevant technical documentation e.g. AMM reference and complete the CRS with the CX Temporary Autorisation • Arrival at Hong Kong or a Manned station: The Commander writes in the defect column, “Aircraft dispatched under Temporary Authorisation Refer to LP xx ITEM x (description of defect and previous action taken)”, (Where xx is the AML Log Page number and x is Item number)

Answer 95

* Following any maintenance operation it is necessary to have a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) in force before the aircraft is allowed to fly * A CRS can only be issued by an appropriately licensed engineer * Aircraft defects are listed in the left hand column of the AML and the maintenance action taken is detailed in the adjacent column; The far right column is completed with an authorised signature that constitutes a CRS

Answer 96

* They must be entered in the AML and transferred as a (P)(S)ADD as applicable from the MEL * At unmanned stations pilots are authorised to make these AML entries. The CRS shall remain unsigned until the aircraft reaches a place where an appropriately authorised licensed engineer can issue the CRS.

Answer 97

* Article 11(1) of the AN(HK)O permits an aircraft to be dispatched following maintenance action without a CRS * Dispatch under the provisions of Article 11(1) can only be applied after: - Consulting Cathay Engineering - Informing the Duty Operations Manager (DOM) • Following a dispatch under Article 11(1): - Report the dispatch under Article 11(1) in the CAR - Submit the Article 11(1) Dispatch form in the Spare Documents Wallet within 5 days to CX QA (Engineering) copied to Technical Manager (Airbus)

Answer 98

* Cathay Engineering cannot authorise dispatch under Article 11(1); They may, however, be able to advise whether an Article 11(1) dispatch is possible * The decision to dispatch after taking into consideration the airworthiness of the aircraft, rests solely with the Commander

Answer 99

Class 2 messages under "Maintenance‟ on the STATUS page must be written on the AML when the flight is terminating at a manned station

Answer 100

• The aircraft must be flown to the "nearest place‟ at which a CRS can be signed Notwithstanding airports in mainland China and elsewhere where appropriately licensed engineers are available, the "nearest place‟ in the context of an Article 11(1) dispatch may be considered to be Hong Kong • In the event of an en-route diversion or diversion from the intended destination it is permissible to fly more than 1 sector to reach the place where the CRS can be signed

Answer 101

Authority is automatically given for pilots to carry out PFC and refuelling procedures on completion of the ground training course

Answer 102

AML shall be completed as follow (Refer to Part A 8.6.1): • Departure station, Commander writes details of defect and maintenance work carried out along with “A/C dispatched under AN(HK)O Article 11(1).” • At the station where CRS is to be issued, Commander writes in the defect column: “A/C dispatched under AN(HK)O Article 11(1). No CRS issued. Please refer LP xx.” (Where xx is the AML page number).

Answer 103

* All checks except PFC or OCT require a CRS, The "Check Completed‟ block in the AML has a bold border denoting that the signature in the block is a CRS * Pilots are not permitted to sign CRS, nor sign "Check Completed‟ block nor carry out "Transit Checks‟

Answer 104

* On Call Transit procedures are applicable at all manned stations (except Hong Kong) and unmanned stations when a Riding Engineer is carried; The Commander is responsible for ensuring the OCT check has been carried out and the AML completed correctly * Qualified aircraft mechanics will; - Conduct a walk-around and carry out refuelling - Review AML for defects, info entries, PADD/SADD/ADD - Notify an engineer to cover maintenance and/or certification action • Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAE) will; - Respond when required - Do a walk around and sign the CRS following maintenance or overnight • Riding engineer performs the functions of mechanic and/or LAE as required

Answer 105

Where corrections are to be made to an AML entry, the error will be crossed out with a single line so as to ensure the error remains legible

Answer 106

If an entry requires submission of an ASR/MOR, | “ASR/MOR Raised” must be written in the AML entry box

Answer 107

* Write a "For Info (TI)‟ entry in the defect column in HKG or at a manned station: These entries don't require a CRS but need a comment in the action taken column. * This allows the Engineering Department to track potential problems

Answer 108

• Commanders are permitted to carry out duplicate inspections following maintenance action at outstations, provided: - A second qualified engineer is not available - Only a minor adjustment is involved - The crew member is qualified on the aircraft type • Close liaison with the Ground Engineer is necessary to ascertain the details of the specific checks required. In general, duplicate inspection involve checking the affected control system for freedom/direction of movement and the security and safety locking of the disturbed component. A duplicate inspection may be required for dispatch under Temporary Authorisation or Article 11(1) of the AN(HK)O.

Answer 109

* Before the PFC, "Pre flight check required" must be entered in the defect block * After the PFC, "Pre flight check carried out SATIS" must be entered in the Action Taken block with a signature including ERN

Answer 110

• The following procedure must be followed regardless of whether the station is Manned or Unmanned: - Write an entry in the AML immediately after the event - Advise CX Engineering through IOC - Load 15 report must be analysed by CX ENG - Submit an ASR if CX confrms limit is exceeded Notes: - If DMU is unserviceable the aircraft may be AOG until the DFDR is read: Aircraft can't dispatch without approval of CX Engineering - At an Unmanned station If a load 15 confirms the suspected Hard Landing does not exceed limits, dispatch may be considered under Article 11(1)

Answer 111

Cargo packages showing signs of leakage, fuming, stains or evidence of damage shall be reported to the Duty Ground Engineer and the Commander immediately: - If the spillage is a flammable liquid, don't continue to use or operate any electrical system - Station management must notify appropriate authority depending on the nature and gravity of the incident - Engineering personnel must inspect the aircraft in accordance with their procedures - A SADD must be raised to facilitate the necessary clean-up work on return to Hong Kong

Answer 112

• CAR: - Write as a comment CFDS procedure used for dispatch - Address to Technical Manager Airbus • AML Action taken column: CFDS procedure carried out IAW FCOM PRO SUP 45 item x, Aircraft dispatched IAW MELxxxx

Answer 113

• 1 time extension of rectification Interval B, C or D is permitted for the same duration provided: - Description of duties and responsibilities for control of extension is established by operator and accepted by authority - The Authority is notified of any extension authorised

Answer 114

Any defect that: - Does not change the procedures for flight, (not visible to the Flight Crew or Ground Engineer) - Doesn't affect safety, nor airworthiness

Answer 115

* Authorization for an engineer to accept a limited number of systems or components that don't wholly comply with relevant requirements of approved technical publication but meet an acceptable level of airworthiness * They are issued by CX Engineering

Answer 116

• Control procedure issued by Technical Services Design Organisation for authorization of work on an aircraft or on its components that is: - Urgent - Deviates from existing approved drawings, limits, specifications, procedures for the aircraft type • DDOs are Engineering normal method of: - Short/Long term authorisation of work per item or - Short term specialist authorisation beyond the definition of a Maintenance Concession • If a DDO results in a SADD entry, a copy of the DDO should be in the miscellaneous section of the AML

Answer 117

Detailed description of Engineering procedures used to comply with CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS Engineering Exposition and any other regulatory documents

Answer 118

• Electronic work request system used when: - CX Engineering require work to be carried out for a repetitive defect, - Perform a fleet inspection - Investigate a MOR • MADD gives guidance to engineers in HKG and at all line stations to reduce duplication of effort when investigating repetitive defect

Answer 119

• Record and certify routine, non routine or special nature work and can include any duplicate inspections required; They are used in HKG and XMN and cover aircraft check, inspection findings and rectifications which may not appear in the AML • NRC are raised for definitive tasks. Where full itemised details of the task or sub tasks is required, a Continuation Work Sheet (CWS) is used

Answer 120

• Used only in HKG and XMN to record and certify work with full itemised details that can be routine, non routine or of special nature and could include any duplicate inspections required

Answer 121

* A Lesser Check (A, WY, 48H) must be valid from pushback to a destination where the check can be performed * If a Lesser check expires, it can only be extended with prior approval from HK CAD. * Maintenance checks validity: - 48H Check 48 hours - WY Check 8 days - A Check 500 hours

Answer 122

MEL says: - Dispatch is allowed when Crew Oxygen is below 1,100psi provided a check is made before each flight to ensure that pressure is sufficient for the intended flight - The threshold for Engineering to take maintenance action (including raising of a SADD) is 1,100psi; There is no requirement to log indications above this limit

Answer 123

Passenger oxygen requirements are met using: - Cabin fixed oxygen system - Portable oxygen bottles

Answer 124

Cabin staff oxygen requirements are met using: - Cabin fixed oxygen system - 15 minutes supply from PBE - Portable oxygen bottles

Answer 125

Sufficient oxygen must be available prior to departure for planned or actual level above FL250 in case of depressurisation. • Passenger oxygen requirements: - All passengers, for the duration that cabin altitude exceeds 15,000ft, minimum 10 minutes - 30% of passengers, for the duration that cabin altitude exceeds 12,000ft but does not exceed 15,000ft - 10% of passengers, for the duration that cabin altitude exceeds 10,000ft but does not exceed 12,000ft - First Aid oxygen for independent and simultaneous use of the greater of 2% of passengers or 2 passengers for the entire period that cabin altitude exceeds 8,000ft • Crew oxygen requirements: - Flight Deck Crew, duration of cabin exceeding 10,000ft, Minimum 2h - Cabin Crew, duration of cabin exceeding 10,000ft + 15 minutes of individual portable supply.

Answer 126

* The Ramp Coordinator has overall responsibility for the local handling of delays. He will be the focal point for communications with IOC, the Commander, the FA1 and the Ground Engineer * Commanders must communicate all relevant information to the Ramp Coordinator in a timely manner

Answer 127

At ports where Dragonair does not normally operate but employs a handling agent, the traffic staff or handling agent will be responsible for passenger welfare: - Refreshments, meals or accommodation will be provided in accordance with the published scale in the Customer Services Manual - Close liaison will be maintained between the agent and the Commander on departure time and disembarking or embarking passengers - The agent will be responsible for all payments incurred in these situations

Answer 128

Where Dragonair have neither a handling agent nor resident traffic staff, the Commander is responsible for passenger welfare or liaison: - Refreshments, meals or accommodation will be provided in accordance with the scale published - If credit facilities do not exist, the Commander is to contact IOC to make suitable arrangements

Answer 129

* Cat II approach can be planned at destination to allow a legal dispatch provided the aircraft is LVO equipped and crew are LVO qualified * Destination alternate must permit Cat 1 operations

Answer 130

The scale for provision of refreshments, meals or accommodation in addition to the normally provided Inflight catering is: - Delay period up to 20', Snacks / Cookies and Drinks - Delay period up to 60', Sandwiches - Delay period up to 105', Hot Meal

Answer 131

* Bars will be sealed in accordance with Cabin crew instructions and whenever possible Duty Free Items should be deposited in a bonded store * If no bonded store facility exist, security guarding of the aircraft will have to be arranged and consideration should be given to sealing aircraft doors

Answer 132

• SP must: - Establish where the passenger has disposed of the cigarette and confirm that it has been extinguished - Report to the Captain the passenger name and seat number - Fill in a CSR • A passenger who admits or is caught smoking on board has committed a violation of the Aviation Security Ordinance and is considered “unruly”. If the passenger does not comply with an instruction to stop, Cabin Crew shall apply the procedure for handling unruly passengers (Level 1, Failure to comply with instructions given by crew members) and escalate their actions as appropriate

Answer 133

- Dry Ash = Wet Runway | - Wet Ash = Slush Runway

Answer 134

* It is preferable to disembark the passengers into the transit lounge; This may not always be easily arranged in PRC but in the interest of the cabin staff should be done whenever possible * Commander should make a PA advising passengers that they will be met by Dragonair staff who will assist them in any way possible

Answer 135

* Icing conditions: OAT on ground at or below 10 °C with Fog (visibility of less than 1 mile (1.6km)) * Freezing fog: OAT on ground at or below 0 °C and visibility of 1km or less

Answer 136

- A320 424nm - A321 404nm - A330 434nm

Answer 137

Dragonair aircraft shall not take off when ice, snow, slush or frost is present on, or adhering to, the wings, control surfaces, engine inlets or other critical surfaces

Answer 138

Use table in part A, can only be done for: - Flight planning stage - Destination airport

Answer 139

CFP is the definitive reference for navigation

Answer 140

Over 12 years old

Answer 141

Defueling can never take place with passengers embarking, on board or disembarking

Answer 142

Runway where a safe landing may be made taking into account the forecast weather conditions

Answer 143

Must be: - Approved by AGMF - Operating minima, procedures and weather specified

Answer 144

Water check must be done after 1000 l of fuel have been delivered

Answer 145

KA documentation is controlling

Answer 146

* 1 Flight deck crew member on his seat * At least 1 door open with bridge or steps connected * Other Doors disarmed * 4 Cabin crew onboard * Smoke signs ON, Seat Belt Sign OFF

Answer 147

* Dispatch normally | * Annotate the CAR for the attention of MLO

Answer 148

Complete a normal shutdown of the APU

Answer 149

Record the information on: • Take Off Data Form in the stationary wallet • Page 2 of the CFP

Answer 150

* Used to pass a confidential comment or suggestion * Located in the stationary wallet * Adressed to the Appropriate Manager

Answer 151

* Runway length and taxiways compatible with aircraft * ATC, lighting, weather reporting available * 1 instrument approach avaiable (NAVAID or RNAV) * Airport above required RFF

Answer 152

``` • CFP MRA is the chart Grid MORA increased by 1,000ft to satisfy CAD requirements • CFP MRA must be corrected for wind: - Up to 30kt, no correction. - From 31 to 50kt, add 500ft - From 51 to 70kt add 1,000ft - Above 71 kt, add 1,500ft ```

Answer 153

• Assumes descent to FL100, then long range cruise to TOD • When depressurisation is a critical factor on any sector the CFP will show Critical Point (CP) information between selected en-route airport (ERA) pairs: - Mandatory Fuel is required if fuel remaining at the CP is less than the Diversion Fuel Required as listed in the Route Brief - Diversion Fuel Required includes 5% contingency fuel from the CP to the ERA * Emergency descent must adhere to the descent profile shown on the Enroute Diversion Guide to ensure oxygen capacity and performance considérations * NOTAM information must be checked to ensure suitability of ERAs; Airports may be used outside of normal operating hours if it is known that they can be activated on an emergency basis

Answer 154

Only diplomatic bags, musical instruments and religious articles can be stored on empty seats provided passengers bought a ticket for that seat

Answer 155

• The weight of jumpseat passengers is normally included in the Traffic Load • In some cases, the weight of jumpseat passengers will be included in the DOW. A note will be added in the SI column of the loadsheet in the following format: 02 PAX OCCUPIED J/S, TOTAL PAX 174, WEIGHT AND INDEX INCLUDED IN DOW

Answer 156

• Runway Centreline Lights (RCL): - White from threshold to a point 900m (3000 ft) from the stop end - Alternate red and white from 900 to 300m (1000 ft) from the stop end - Red on the last 300 m before the stop end • Runway Edge lights (30/60m spacing depending on Runways): - White from threshold to a point 600m (2000 ft) from the stop end - Yellow on the last 600m before the stop end

Answer 157

• Following situations might require mandatory fuel: - Long over water segment - Long final route segment between the last en-route airport and the destination airport - Short distance to the nominated alternate airport • When mandatory fuel build-up is required: - ERAs with associated Critical Points (CP) and fuel requirements will be shown on the CFP - Where there are numerous ERAs on the latter part and it is impossible to generate mandatory fuel no ERAs or CP will be shown - Mandatory Fuel becomes extra fuel after passing the last en-route CP; This should be considered before loading extra fuel for destination contingencies.

Answer 158

* Centralised Load Control (CLC) has offices located in Hong Kong and Taipei * They produce all ACARS loadsheets, a backup system permits Computer Loadsheets to be delivered to an Airport Gate printer at most online stations

Answer 159

6 kg for Children and adults to be added to their standard weights

Answer 160

8 kg including food and carry basket

Answer 161

* Within 340nm of departure airport * At least 1 non-GPS approach available * Enroute terrain acceptable for OEI operations * Weather at or above Cat I (or NPA MDA if no ILS AVBL) * Filed on ATS plan

Answer 162

HIRL and CL, 0' / 200m RVR HIRL or CL or RCLM, 0' / 400m RVR Other cases, 0' / 800m RVR

Answer 163

• The Captain shall not commence an approach (descend below 1,000ft AAL or published DA/DH/MDA/MDH, whichever is higher) unless: - Reported RVR is at or above published minima - If RVR is not measured, reported visibility is at or above 800m or published minima, whichever is higher - Reported cloud ceiling (if required by State minima) is at or above published minima • A missed approach shall be initiated prior to passing 1,000ft AAL or published DA/DH/MDA/MDH, whichever is higher if the applicable criteria above are not met

Answer 164

* 48HR Check, 48 hours * Weekly Check, 8 days * A Check, 500 hours * 2A Check, 1,000 hours * 4A check, 2,000 hours * C check, 15 months

Answer 165

• Calculated by Navigation Service Unit • Higher of Company calculated or where published State operating minima • Shown on CFP, otherwise use PART A/ . 1 approach to a suitable runway, add 400ft to DA/MDA and 1500m to RVR . 2 approaches to separate suitable runways, add 200ft to DA/MDA and 800m to RVR

Answer 166

A320/321: 2,500 ft

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