2017 AQP Study Guide

Question 1

The planned fuel to most distant alternate includes what??

Answer 1

Fuel burn to most distant alternate plus an additional 400 lbs

Question 2

How is Planned Reserve Fuel calculated?

Answer 2

Calculated as 45 minutes of the TOD cruise thrust fuel flow.

Question 3

How is holding fuel calculated?

Answer 3

Planned landing weight at 10,000 above the destination airport.

Question 4

In the Wind/Temp Deviation table, what does 0 in the climb column indicate?

Answer 4

That TOC was reached before the first point in the Flight Plan.

Question 5

The MWL indicates what?

Answer 5

Max Wind Level indicating height of Tropopause

Question 6

International flights have an extra line in the filed flight plan indicating what? For example CZYZ0003 KORD0034

Answer 6

Entering CZYZ airspace 3 minutes after departure and enter KORD 34 minutes after departure.

Question 7

With no alternate required, what are the factors that result in a 99% SCF - Statistical Contingency Fuel?

Answer 7

Thunderstorms at destination
Thunderstorms within 100 NM of route
Moderate or greater turbulence at cruise altitude
90 degree crosswind exceeds 30 kts

Question 8

With an alternate required, what are the factors that result in a 99% SCF - Statistical Contingency Fuel?

Answer 8

In addition to no alternate required factors:
Ceilings less than 400
Visibility less than 1 SM

Question 9

If an EFB becomes damaged, lost or unavailable where do you go for a loner to be given?

Answer 9

SkyWest Online - IT - EFB Support

Question 10

What is the longest time an EFB may be loaned out?

Answer 10

2 weeks

Question 11

If the battery discharges from 100 % to ____% in ____ hours, it must be replaced. What other criteria?

Answer 11

100% to 50% in flight mode

Question 12

The company manuals must be synced within the preceding ___ days to be considered current for the current day’s operation.

Answer 12

4 days

Question 13

Ensure there is sufficient battery life to power the EFB for the duration of the flight leg based on the release fuel. Which is?

Answer 13

4200 lbs per hour

Question 14

Where is there a list of approved battery packs?

Answer 14

IT - EFB Support - Approved / Required Software and Hardware

Question 15

If the Securing Device is missing or damaged what procedures are followed?

Answer 15

Contact local MX and DO NOT write up as it is not an aircraft component.

Question 16

What EFB activities are allowed during critical phases of flight?

Answer 16

Jeppesen FlightDeck Pro
Company Manuals
Reader

Question 17

Are check airman allowed in the jump seat on international fights?

Answer 17

Yes, if previously assigned to the flight and listed on the dispatch release

Question 18

Does an unplanned diversion increase the number of flight segments to be recognized for FDP limits??

Answer 18

NO

Question 19

And FDP may be extended only once beyond 30 minutes up to 2 hours, under what criteria?

Answer 19

must receive 30 consecutive hours of rest within the past 168 hours / 7 days

Question 20

Jumpseaters must be briefed on the use of… ?

Answer 20

Seat Belts, Headset usage, and O2 masks

Question 21

If the weather is less than 1000’ ceiling and 3 SM visibility No turns… ?

Answer 21

No turns below 1000 AFE

Question 22

If below 1000 AFE in IMC and experience an engine failure…

Answer 22

Climb straight ahead to 1000’ then turn to navaid or heading… hold on the inbound radial standard right turns.

Question 23

Simple special single engine departure procedures differ from the standard… ?

Answer 23

A turn to a heading or navaid is required prior to 1000 AFE

Question 24

Definition of wet runway

Answer 24

A runway is considered wet when it is neither dry nor contaminated, and is more than 25% of width and length is covered by any visible dampness or water than is 1/8th inch or less.

Question 25

Contaminated runway definition

Answer 25

More than 25% is covered by any depth of snow, slush, ice, or more than 1/8th inch of water.

Question 26

The required 45 minutes of reserve fuel is calculated how?

Answer 26

45 minutes of fuel burn using TOD fuel flow

Question 27

The Takeoff Configuration Checks for what??

Answer 27

Flaps, Parking Brake, Pitch Trim and Spoilers deployed

Question 28

Are Simple Special single engine departure procedures mandatory??

Answer 28

Yes… Until reaching 1000 ft if VFR

Question 29

In IMC on a Simple Special single engine departure procedure, comply with the procedure until what altitude?

Answer 29

3000 ft

Question 30

When is a runway considered to be dry?

Answer 30

When it is neither wet nor contaminated

Question 31

When is a runway considered to be wet?

Answer 31

When it is neither dry nor contaminated and the usable width is covered by any dampness or water that is 1/8th inch or less.

Question 32

When is a runway considered contaminated?

Answer 32

When 25% of the runway surface within the reported length and width is covered by ice, frost, any snow or slush depth or water more than 1/8” water.

Question 33

What is the temperature limit when a new release is required?

Answer 33

The planned temperature -10 degrees C

Question 34

The QNH limit requiring a new release

Answer 34

It is valid when the QNH is no less than .10”

Example: Altimeter 29.72 valid to 29.62

Question 35

Green Battery Icon?

Answer 35

Greater than 18 Volts ( SOP requires greater than 22.5 for dispatch or 21 to 22.5 with charging procedure)

Question 36

White Battery Icon?

Answer 36

18 Volts or less