Take-off

Question 1

When does the Slat Alpha/Speed Lock Function activate?

Answer 1

When the FLAPS lever is set to 0, the slats alpha/speed lock function activates and inhibits slats’ retraction, if:

AOA is above 10.6 °, or

The speed is less than 140 kt.

Question 2

What is the relationship between flap setting and tail clearance on take-off?

Answer 2

The highest slat/flap configuration provides the highest tail strike margin.

Question 3

If Slat Alpha/Speed Lock Function is active, when will the slats actually retract to 0°?

Answer 3

The slats retract to 0 when:

• AOA is less than 10.3 °, or
• The speed is above 146 kt.

Question 4

When is it recommended not to carry out noise abatement procedures?

Answer 4

The flight crew should not conduct the Noise Abatement Departure Procedures (NADP) in significant turbulence, or windshear conditions.

Ref.Ident: PR-NP-SOP-120 00009472.0001001

Question 5

When does BRK RTO disengage?

Answer 5

When the gear is selected up.

Question 6

When does NAV capture after take-off?

Answer 6

Above 40 feet.