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Ocean Crossing min equipment
-2 long range com systems (1 HF required and SATVOICE/CPDLC) -1 HF Radio (2-C17-V3) -2 IRUs (Nat Doc) -RNP 10 or 4 (Nat Doc)
RVSM Requirements (Nat Doc 007/202V3)
-Transponder -1 automatic altitude control system -1 altitude alerting device -2 independent primary altimetry systems
How long to launch ALFA/BRAVO/CHARLIE?
1 Hour/3 Hours/Ready to enter crew rest within 2 hours.
How often do you do ground fan blade ice shedding? Explain the procedure
10 min Throttles symmetric - 50-51%N1 for 1 sec min Throttles- Idle Repeat at intervals not to exceed 10 minutes
What are the FDP restrictions with AP/AT inop.
12 hour Basic FDP or 16 hour Augmented FDP
What is Basic FDP / Augmented?
16hrs / 24 or 18 hrs
What are the rules for augmented FDP qualification?
18 hour = one 5 hour leg or two 3 hour legs complete tactical or AR within first 14 hours 24 hour = one 6 hour leg or two 4 hour legs complete tactical or AR within first 18 hours. IF AR accomplished after 14 hrs 2 ACs required. PIC may swap an extended ground time (4 hours) for a mission leg when conditions afford aircrew members a chance for crew rest.
What is basic CDT? augmented?
18 hrs / 24+45 hrs
Fuel reserves for hilding in lieu of alternate airport
2+15 1+15 HILO 45 min reserve 15 min contingency
What is max holding airspeed ICAO?
230 Keeps you safe below 14,000'
What is max allowed GPS VE tolerance
240 ft per -1 (2-224)
How far out is a diverse departure assessment area good for?
25 NM from airfield in non mountainous 46 NM in designated mountainous
ICAO max speed for turning departure cat D? Cat E>
290 kts / 300 kts
What is standard departure climb gradient
3.3% or 200 FT/NM
Where does FAS/RAVEN duty day come from?
31-101
What should ground time be after three consecutive near max FDPs
36 hours maximum if practical
What is the tolerances for a the DME distance and course for the NAVAID check for the oceanic check?
4NM and 4 degrees
What is the latest allowable alert time after expected alert time?
6 hours. PIC may extend that window to 8 hours as primary aircrew or 12 hours as deadhead.
How long are you legal for Charlie?
72 Hours
How long is a preflight good for
72 hours from time of documented completion
What disqualifies an alternate?
AAWU All compatible approaches require an unmonitored NAVAID airfield does not report wx observations ANA on plate Any note disqualifying the airfield or all compatible approaches in the A IFR alter mins section.
What do ANA or the A mean on an approch plate
ANA means alternate not authorized. A note means specific approach cannot be used to qualify the field as an alternate due to unmonitored NAAID or lack of wx reporting service
What must you do when flying cold weather corrected altitudes
Advise ATC the altitude corrections on any approach segment except final approach DO NOT make an altimeter change to accomplish cold wx corrections 202V3
ABAS
Aircraft Based Augmentation System: on board processing of satellite information to improve navigational service. 2 types: RAIM and FDE (fault detection) RAIM alerts to poor satellite geometry when a satellite could be lost or a satellite fault FDE detects position position error caused by satellite exceeding its tolerances. Both will exclude bad satellite from the solution. RAIM req five satellites to detect FDE requires 6 satellites to detect
What is required when using a departure alternate
Aircraft must maintain MEA or MOCA whichever is higher to alternate using OEI criteria. For an alternate within 30 minutes flying time the existing weather is equal to or better than the published approach minimums and forecase to remain so until 1 hr after takeoff but in no case lower than 200-1/2 (2400 RVR) or for an alternate within two hours flying time for aircraft with three or more engines, the existing weather is at least 500-1 above the lowest compatible published approach minimums, but not less than 600-2 for a precision approach or 800-2 for a non precision approach and forecase to remain so for 1 hr after ETA at the alternate 202v3 AMC Sup
Landing icing restrictions
Aircraft should not be landed with ice in excess kdb1/2 inch of an outter wing section
NAT RVSM Airspace
Airspace This is defined as any airspace between FL 285 - FL 420 where 1,000 ft vertical separation is applied (i.e. FLs 290 thru 410 inclusive)
VFR departure criteria
All engine climb capability to avoid obstacles One Engine Inop climb capability to ensure emergency return 202v3
When do you need to plot a waypoint after crossing a hard waypoint oceanic?
Approx 10 minutes or every 500 miles whichever is shorter. Record Lat/Long, FL, UTC time, ensure compliance with courses and ETA tolerances
What category AC is C-17 and what is the speed for approach associated
Cat D 141 kts - 165 kts
What info must be recoded when crossing a waypoint oceanic?
Crossing time, FL, Fuel remaining, Check Temp Dev, actual v predicted winds, identify trends and fuel remaining, mag course,
What methods of departing IFR are there?
DDOORMNSSSS Diverse Departure (ICAO) Omnidirectional departure ODP (obstacle departure procedure) -Non-standard takeoff minimums -Specific routing -VCOA visual climb over airport -RTRL (reduced takeoff runway length procedure -or any combo of the aboce DVA Diverse Vector Area Specific ATC instruction SID Majcom certified procedure SDP
How can you use suitable RNAV systems
Determine AC position relative to a distance from NAVAID Navigate to or from a conventional NAVAID Hold over conventional NAVAID or DME nav fix Fly an arc based on DME
Selecting an alternate
Do not depart IFR unless prevailing wx at alternate +- 1 hr after ETA including TEMPO is forecase to be at or above 1000' or 500 above lowest compatible approach mins, which ever is higher, and a vis of 2 sm or 1 sm above lowest compatible approach mins whichever is higher. If there is not a compatible inst app procedure at the alternate, the wx forecase +- 1 hr must permit descent from min enroute altitiude, approach a,d landing under basic VFR.
What are some rules associated with class D/C airspace
Do now exceed 200 Katz at or below 2,500A within 4 Nm of primary airport unless authorized by ATC or required to maintain min operating airspeed Do not exceed 200 kias in airspace underlying class B or in a VFR corridor designated through class B
CAT II Requirements:
Dual PLSRs, flight directors, hud or PFD display st each station, no "No Cat II" message. HUD flown by PF if available
What needs to be done when an intersection departure is used?
Ensure MC COF>=SDP COF and (MC CFL + Runway Distance Surrendered) <= SDP CFL
Fuel reserve requirements
Ensure the aircraft has enough usable fuel on each flight to increased planed flight time between refueling points by 10 percent up to 45 minutes or 20 minutes whichever is greater. 45 minutes fuel reserve at destination or alternate 15 minutes contingency fuel
Cat I requirements
Flight Director, HUD, PFD and Nav display at each station no shared ADC or IRU
Explain PMCR rules
For each mission that keeps an aircrew off station 16 hours or more, SQ/CC shall provide 1 hour (up to 96 hrs) PMCR for each 3 hours off-station.
Oxygen Requirements
Good for oxygen requirements until FL 350 unless there is one pilot at the controls
Holding Length
Holding time is 1 min at or below 14K and 1.5 min above 14K unless directed by ATC
How often do you need an altimeter check?
Hourly
How far out does an ILS service extend?
ICAO 25NM within 10 deg of front course ICAO 17NM between 10-35 deg of front course ICAO 10NM outside of 35 degrees from front course NAS ONLY 18NM within 10 degree sector to 10NM (202V3 8.6)
When can you land at a P-coded Field
JAMIEC Joint Use (government tenant) Alternate is required and no other suitable airport available Majcom approved Intercepted Emergency AC C-Coded A/C
What is an FCC duty day? Where does that come from?
Max FCC dty day is 20 hours when flying with a basic crew, and 28 hours when flying with an augmented FCC crew in accordance with para 11.20.5.6.5.1 (21-101)
What may the PIC do when flying three or more consecutive FDPs of 12 hrs or more
May reduce crew rest to minimum of 10 hours to maintain 24 hour work rest schedule (still need 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep)
What must be done if Deicing fluid is sprayed upward to reach the horizontal stab?
Must conduct a visual inspection of upper horizontal stab
Fuel requirements
Must have enough fuel before takeoff to complete the final landing at destination alternate or alternate plus fuel reserves or Between air refueling control points and then to land at the destination (or recovery base) if refueling is not successful plus fuel reserves
How close is the NAVAID allowed to be to the aircraft
NO closer than the first two digits of the flight level value
Can you takeoff in freezing rain? Freezing drizzle?
No yes but you must be properly de-iced/anti-icea IAW flight manual procedures
Can you fly a diverse departure if ODP, obstacle climb gradient, or non-standard takeoff weather minimums are published for planned TO runway?
No not allowed to depart diverse departure. 202V3 AMC SUP 5.15.2
Do IFR departure climb gradients published under the takeoff minimums or departure procedure in the trouble T section of the terminal procedures publication apply to DVAs?
Nope Read 202V3 AMC SUP 5.22.3
Cold engine start oil requirements
Oil quantity decreases Oil temp steadily increases Oil pressure above 70 psi by the time oil temperature indicated 60. 50 is min oil temp
How long can PIC extend FDP?
PIC is authorized to extend FDP a maximum of 2 hours to compensate for unplanned mission delays (202V3)
What must happen if the mission cannot depart within 4 hours?
PIC may continue msn after through re-evaluation of all ORM factors. The controlling C2 agent will not ask or pressure the PIC to accept T/O outside 4 hr window.
Explain pre takeoff v pre takeoff contamination check
Pretake off check can be accomplished inside the aircraft (winglets, top of engines, windshield wipers) Pretake off contamination check is a more rigorous check to ensure the aircraft wings, control surfaces, are free of frost ice or snow. Must be accomplished is freezing precipitation is occurring. Needs to be completed 5 minutes prior to takeoff. Possible to open the main Rance ditching hatch to check. Check the representative area. Upper left wing root.
Explain QNH QNE QFE
QNH idicates aircraft height in MSL QNE indicates aircraft height above an imaginary plane called the standard datum plane QFE indicates aircraft height in AGL Be ready to query and ask for QNH if able, if not convert using chart on plate
What is the difference between RNAV and RNP
RNAV foes not require on-board performance monitoring and alerting. RNP requires on-board performance monitoring and alerting.
what is the min wx to depart?
RVR 1000 operationally -takeoff below RVR 1600 requires two operational RVR with minimum 1000 on both -runway centerline lighting is operational RVR 1600 all others (required on all operating RVR readouts) at or above 1600 RVR only touchdown RVR is controlling Midpoint RVR may be substituted for inoperable rollout RVR. If no RVR available 1/2 SM (800 meters) or greater All from 202V3 AMC Sup
No-Go Pills Time
Sonata-4 hrs Ambien-6 hrs Restoril-12 hrs
SBAS
Space Based Augmentation System other satellites that monitor GNSS constellations for integrity
Substitute V alternate means of navigation
Substitute means of navigation refers to using a suitable RNAV system in lieu of out of service conventional NAVAIDS or non-installed or non-operable avionics Alternate means of navigation refers to using a suitable RNAV system in lieu of operation conventional NAVAIDS without monitoring those NAVAIDS
What needs to be done for take off in icing conditions
Swing rudder pedals elevator 2 times Advance throttles to 50-51 N1 for 1 second Use ATS
explain the different types of declared distances
TORA- runway length declared available and suitable for ground run of an airplane taking off TODA- takeoff run + the length of any remaining runway or clearway beyond the far end of the takeoff run available ASDA- Runway plus stopway length declared available for accel and decel of an airplane LDA- length declared available and suitable for a landing airplane.
What are the restrictions for take off with for ice and snow on runway
Take off not to be attempted with 1/2 in slush or water, 1 in wet snow, 4 in dry snow
Explain cockpit rest
To be taken by one crewmember at a time, terminate 1 hour prior to descent, limited to 45 minutes per rest period.
Explain the current GNSS infrastructure
Two fully operational GNSS constellations providing global services: GPS and GLONASS. Additionally the EU has Galileo and the Chinese have BeiDou. GPS 24 satellites GLONASS 24 satellites Galileo 17 satellites (5 under comission) BeiDou 15 satellites They are not interoperable and require specific hardware to receive and decode the information from the constellations
DER crossing restrictions unless published otherwise
USAF/USN 0 ICAO/NATO 16 FAA/USA 0-35
What are critical surfaces that must remain clear of ice?
Upper wing surface, wing leading edge, vertical and horizontal stabilizer surface, vertical and horizontal leading edge, and ruddwr
Wx requirement to depart IFR
Weather conditions at the destinatio, 1 hr before 1 hour after ETA, is forecast to be at or above lowest compatible approach mins. TEMPO may be below compatible published approach mins.
When do you need to file an alternate?
When compatible instrument approach is not available at the destination. Weather forecast indicate +- 1 Hr after estimated time of arrival at destination (including TEMPO) are less than indicated. Alternate may be canceled enroute if ex improves at destination. -ceiling is below 2000&3 (or 400 ft above lowest compatible approach mins whichever is higher) -Forecast crosswinds are outside AC limits use worse case forecast winds When departure or destination airport is outside CONUS. OCONUS to CONUS, intra-theatre flights not exceeding three hours don't apply. if OCONUS to CONUS need wx update 3 hrs prior to landing. All flights participating in a named contingency operation Planners and FMs will plan an alternate for any mission into a combat zone (flight planning fuel policy letter)
when does a thru-flight need to be accomplished
When the scheduled ground time between flights exceeds 12 hours, no expiration for thru-flight
When are ETP calculations required?
When the total time between LSAF and FSAF is 3 hrs or more
When do you need two destination alternates?
When weather ceiling and vis is below lowest compatible approach minimums (202V3 4.15.4) for approaches with no published ceiling requirement min required ceiling is HAA or HAT and rounding it up to the next hundred ft. Id destination is under forecast or known severe icing or severe turbulence conditions for the forecast arrival time
Can we fly GNSS procedures?
YES! GNSS is simply a term referring to any satellite constellation that provides positioning, navigation, and timing services. (202v3 9.1)
Can you use RNAV to navigate final approach segment?
Yes but the underling NAVAID must be operational and the NAVAID monitored for final segment course alignment.
Do you need a ER if you are flying a one time flight for another station for repair?
Yes reference TO 00-20-1 for downgrade info.
Can you send loads out to the het before normal alert time?
Yes, but they must be warned before entering crew rest and FDP is based on the earliest show time.
What is the ICAO definition of mountainous
area of changing terrain exceeds 3000 feet within 10 NM (202V3)
what are some weather avoidance rules from 202v3 amc sup?
attempt to maintain VMC, maintain at least 5NM from heavy rain showers, avoid areas of high lightening potential within +- 5000 feet of the freezing level or +- 8C of freezing level.
FDP Definition
begins when an aircrew member first reports for official duty and ends at final engine shutdown after the final flight of the completed mission. For planning purposes, FDP/CDT starts 1 hour after aircrew alert notification.
What altitude is fuel consumption rate based on for reserve
best endurance @ 10,000 ft
What must you do when departing from a aerodrome with a temperature of 0c or less
correct all altitudes including 400 ft above departure end of runway to temperature corrected safe altitude
What should you do in the event of PLOC?
follow FIH procedure, follow -1 procedure attempt to relay messages to controllers using other AC
What is the accuracy of RNAV and RNP?
for RNAV/RNP designations, the "X" refers to the LNAV accuracy, or total system error TSE in NM, expected to be achieved 95% of the flight time by the aircraft operating within the airspace, route, or procedure. RNP utilized on board performance monitoring and alerting that contains the aircraft within 2X at a 99.999% level of confidence. 202V3 6.6.1 / 6.8
When may the PIC clear a Red X?
for engine covers, pitit covers, and gear pins when qualified maintenance personnel are not available, unless prohibited by the home station MXG/CC or OG/CC. Other crew members are not authorized to clear a Red X. (202V3 AMC Sup)
When does the FM have to provide the route of flight to the alternate
greater than 75 miles
Who can sign the Exceptional Release or Conditional Release?
maintenance officer, maintenance superintendent, or authorized civilian
What wx must be met for straignt-in/side step? Circling?
straight in/side step-just visibility minimums Sidestep- ceiling and visibility minimums
What uses of suitable RNAV systems are prohibited?
substituting for a NAVAID porviding lateral course guidance during the final approach segment of VOR/TACAN/NDB. Lateral navigation on localizer based courses without referencing the raw localizer data. Use of procedure identified as NA without exception by notam
When do MAF aircraft have to fly IFR
to the max extent possible and at night unless the mission cannot be flown IFR
How long can a crew remain in ALFA/BRAVO
up to 48 hours. this can be extended by msn execution authority for contingencies.
Filing to a remote destination? Remote destination definition?
use 1+15 holding fuel in lieu of alternate. Remore or island destination is defined as any airport at a geographic location offering no suitable alternate within 2 hrs flying time. Prevailing surface winds corrected for RCR must be within limits at ETA and forecast to remain so for 2 hrs thereafter. Prevailing ceiling and vis must be equal or greater than published minimums for an available non-precision approach for ETA plus 2 hrs. If precision available the ceiling/vis may be intermittently below non-precision app mins excluding ASR, but not below precision app mins for eta +2 hrs
When is an ICAO SID considered a turning departure
when the departure requires a turn of 15 degrees or more
When must a visual inspection be completed after deicing/anti-icing
within 5 minutes of departure
Can you takeoff if wx is below approach mins?
yes but it requires a departure alternate 202v3 AMC sup See RVR requirements in 202v3 amc cup
