ATR72-500 SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATIONS MANUAL

ATR72-500
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OPERATIONS MANUAL
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0 Administration and Control of the Manual
0.0 Table of Contents
Rev. No. Rev. Date Page No.
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Original Date Issued: 17 March 2010
0.1 Introduction
0.1.1 Foreword
0.1.2 Rules of Construction
0.1.3 Pagination
0.1.4 Content Format
0.1.4.1 Divisions Arrangement / Hierarchial Order
0.1.4.2 Paragraph Arrangement / Hierarchial Order
0.2 System of Amendment and Control
0.2.1 Amendments to the Manual
0.2.2 Change Control
0.2.3 Administration and Control of Electronic Copy
0.3 Distribution
0.4 Record of Normal Revision
0.5 List of Effective Pages
0.6 Highlight of Changes
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0.1 Introduction
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0.1.1 FOREWORD
A. The contents of the ATR72-500 SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATIONS MANUAL (ATR SOM)
are prepared by the Chief Pilot - ATR Division with the approval of the Vice President-Flight
Operations and finally approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. It is issued
and controlled by Technical Publications.
B. The ATR SOM supplements the operational policies and procedures of the Operations
Manual Part A, the flight crew operating procedures of the ATR Flight Crew Operating
Manual (FCOM), ATR Flight Crew Training Manual (FCTM) and the Flight Operations
Training Manual (FOTM).
C. ATR operational/training policies and procedures issued as Flight Deck Crew Information
(FDCI) by the Chief Pilot-ATR Division that are permanent in nature, unless otherwise
rescinded, and shall be incorporated in this manual.
D. This manual shall be constantly updated by the Office of the Chief Pilot – ATR Division in
accordance with current regulations and standard practices. Every holder of this manual is
advised to keep his own copy current. Revisions shall be studied immediately upon receipt,
and updated at first opportunity.
E. If any operational procedure contained in this manual is in conflict with other Company
manuals, the manual with the latest revision date shall apply.
F. Discrepancies, errors, or any difficulties arising from or connected with the interpretation of
the text, and comments or inquiries concerning this manual should be addressed to:
Chief Pilot – ATR Division
Flight Operations Department
G. All operating staff is required to adhere to instructions laid down in this manual and any
deviations should be reported, the reasons for such deviation being given.
H. It is accepted that policies and procedures do not override the necessity of complying with
any new or amended regulation published by the CAAP from time to time where these new or
amended regulations are in conflict with these procedures.
I. The Operations Manual is written in the English language. All operations personnel shall be
able to understand the English language. [CAR 8.4.1.2 (c)]
J. All references in this manual to Cebu Pacific Air shall be deemed and construed as a
reference to Cebu Air, Inc., an airline company incorporated under and by virtue of
Philippine law under Securities and Exchange Commission Registration No. 154675.
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K. The manual is organized in the following manner:
Chapter 0 – Administration and Control of the Manual contains general information
regarding the manual’s purpose, structure and content.
Chapter 1 – General
Chapter 2 – Introduction to Operating Procedures
Chapter 3 – Standard Operating Procedures
Chapter 4 – Operating Procedures
Chapter 5 – Jet Indoctrination
Chapter 6 – Rules of the Air
Chapter 7 – Emergency Procedures
Chapter 8 – ATR Flight Deck Crew Training and Evaluation Appendices
0.1.2 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
[CAR 1.1.1.1] Rules of Construction
(a) Throughout these regulations the following word usage applies:
(1) Shall indicates a mandatory requirement.
(2) The words "no person may..." or "a person may not..." mean that no person is
required, authorized, or permitted to do an act described in a regulation.
(3) May indicates that discretion can be used when performing an act described in a
regulation.
(4) Will indicates an action incumbent upon the Authority.
(5) Includes means "includes but is not limited to."
(6) Approved means the Authority has reviewed the method, procedure, or policy in
question and issued a formal written approval.
(7) Acceptable means the Authority has reviewed the method, procedure, or policy and
has neither objected to nor approved its proposed use or implementation.
(8) Prescribed means the Authority has issued written policy or methodology which
imposes either a mandatory requirement; if the written policy or methodology states
"shall." or a discretionary requirement if the written policy or methodology states
"may."
(9) Should indicates a recommended practice.
(10) Civil Aviation Act means Republic Act No. 9497, otherwise known as Civil
Aviation Authority Act of 2008.
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0.1.3 PAGINATION
A. The header of each page contains:
 Cebu Pacific Logo
 The name of the manual
 Chapter Control Number and Title
 Sub-Chapter Control Number and Title
 Revision Number
 Revision Date of the last revision [CAR 9.2.2.4 (a)(2)(3)]
The date of the revision is mentioned on the record of normal revision sheet.
 Page Number (within Sub-Chapter)
Page numbers run in sequence starting with each change in Sub-Chapter.
B. The footer of each page contains:
 Issue Date of original manual page [ICAO Doc 9376 : 2.3.4]
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0.1.4 CONTENT FORMAT
Note: In this manual, [CAR XXX] is mentioned whenever the paragraph refers to the associated
requirement. [CAR 9.2.2.4 (a)(5)]
A. International standard ISO 2145 defines a typographic convention for the "numbering of
divisions and subdivisions in written documents". International standard ISO 2145 has been
adopted in formatting this manual for user’s convenience in identifying and referring the
contents of the manual.
0.2.4.1 Divisions Arrangement / Hierarchial Order
Header: 1 Chapter
1.1 Sub-Chapter
Body: 1.1.1 Section
1.1.1.1 Sub-Section
1.1.1.1.1 Item
0.2.4.2 Paragraph Arrangement / Hierarchial Order
A. Paragraph refers to the text describing a sub-chapter, section, sub-section, item or a
sub-item. Where applicable, items under each paragraph are outlined in the
following order:
A.
B.
C.
1.
2.
3.
a.
b.
c.
i.
ii.
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0.2.1. AMENDMENTS TO THE MANUAL
[CAR 9.3.1.2] Operations Manual
(c) Each operator shall prepare and keep current an Operations Manual that contains the
operator’s procedures and policies for the use and guidance of its personnel.
A. A revision service is provided for each manual. Amendments to the manual are normally
promulgated by means of normal revisions issued whenever necessary to cover corrections
and to add new data.
B. Amendments are accompanied by filing instructions and an updated List of Effective Pages
(LEP). A brief outline of the purpose and the nature of each change are included in the
transmittal sheet attached to each amendment.
C. Each holder to whom the manual is issued is responsible for the security and safeguarding of
that manual, for insertion of amendments and revisions and for maintaining the manual in a
current status.
D. Changes will be marked by a vertical bar in the right margin alongside the revised page
content. Each revised page will indicate the new revision date and number. [CAR 9.2.2.4
(a)(3)] Handwritten amendments and revisions are NOT permitted.
E. After each normal revision is entered, a notation should be made on the normal record sheet.
[CAR 9.2.2.4 (a)(2)]
F. For printed copies, a Document Receipt and Retrieval Form or Acknowledgment Receipt and
obsolete/superseded pages should be returned to Technical Publications as soon as
amendments have been incorporated.
G. Revisions shall be studied immediately upon receipt, and inserted at first opportunity. Should
any individual consider that all or any part of a procedure or instruction requires to be
amended, he should notify the Chief Pilot – ATR or Vice President – Flight Operations.
H. If a policy and/or procedure in the ATR SOM need to be revised, or a new policy or procedure
needs to be included in the manual, Flight Deck Crew Information (FDCI) will be issued by
the Chief Pilot-ATR Division or the VP, Flight Operations. These FDCIs will be compiled and
posted in a folder at Flight Dispatch, read, acknowledged and signed accordingly by ATR
pilots.
I. The Technical Publication shall be responsible for distributing all revisions of the manual and
uploading to the eKP when changes are approved.
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0.2.2 CHANGE CONTROL
A. All revisions and issues of the manual shall be approved by the Vice President for Flight
Operations and CAAP prior to release. [CAR 9.3.1.2 (a)]
B. Handling of revisions shall be in accordance with Quality and Safety Manual / Quality and
Safety Procedures Manual. All revisions shall be issued under cover of a Document
Change/Production Request Form, which shall also contain a description of the revision.
Revisions shall be identified by a Revision Number (Rev. 0, 1, 2, etc.) and each new revision
shall supersede all previous changes.
C. The proposed policy or procedure shall be submitted to the Authority at least 30 days prior to
the date of intended implementation. In an event of urgency of implementation, the operator
may seek permission from the Authority, with justification, to reduce this period of 30 days.
[CAR 9.2.2.4 (c)]
D. The revision status of individual Manuals shall be subject to an audit as part of the Company
Quality Audit Program and CAAP.
0.2.3 ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC COPY
A. Each ATR division pilot will be issued a CD copy of the manual. Each manual shall have a
controlling mark (“UNCONTROLLED COPY – CD COPY”) when printed.
1. The manual CD copy is Cebu Pacific Air’s property and is restricted for the use of Cebu
Pacific Air ATR Flight Deck Crew. Upon separation from the department/company said
document must be returned to the Technical Publications.
2. A new CD copy shall be issued for revisions made in the manual.
3. A “Records of Revisions” page in the CD copy shall be electronically filled out by the
Technical Librarian.
4. When the revised CD copy has been reproduced, the manual holders shall return the
obsolete CD copy. Receipt of said document shall be documented on the Document
Receipt Retrieval Form.
B. A revised electronic copy of the ATR DSOM will be issued twice a year (months of January
and July).
C. The electronic version of the ATR SOM shall shall be available in the Cebu Pacific Enterprise
Knowledge Portal (eKP) [https://ekp.cebupacificair.com] under the Technical Library. They
shall have a controlling mark (“UNCONTROLLED – EKP COPY”) when printed.
1. As a security precaution, each personnel shall be assigned a username and password to
access the eKP, however the manuals are available only to those who have
access/viewer rights to the manual in the Technical Library portal.
2. To ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the electronic manual in eKP,
indoctrination on the familiarization and use of both mediums shall be conducted to all
manual holders. Automatic notification will be issued once new version of the manual has
been uploaded.
3. In case of eKP system failure, the hard copy and CD copy of the manual that are
available in the Technical Library may be consulted.
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A. The ATR 72-500 Supplementary Operations Manual including any revisions/amendments shall be
issued to CAAP, ATR Pilots and other personnel, departments/offices required to use the manual.
[CAR 9.3.1.2]
B. Due to the huge number of persons and offices to whom the manual is issued, the distribution list is
not listed in the ATR SOM. However, it is maintained and controlled in the Master List of the
Technical Publications.
C. Pilots are required to personally obtain a CD copy of the revised manual from Technical Publications
and affix their signature on the receiving log.
D. To prevent access and issuance of the manual to unauthorized persons or offices, each manual
issued has its corresponding control number, whether in hard copy or CD format.
E. For CD copyholders of the manual, superseded copies must be returned to Technical Publications for
proper disposal.
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0.4 Record of Normal Revision
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A notation should be made on the revision record below after each revision is inserted, thus providing a
check that all revisions are entered.
Revision Number Revision Date Date Entered Entered By
0
1 30 Sep 2010 21 Oct 2010 ACM
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0.6 Highlight of Changes
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Effective 30 September 2010, the ATR Supplementary Operations Manual has been re-issued to
conform to the standard format and organization of the company manuals as mandated by the Civil
Aviation Authority of the Philippines.
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1.1 General Policy
1.1.1 Definition
1.1.1.1 Crew Definition
1.1.1.2 Flight Phase Definition
1.1.1.3 Procedure Definition
1.1.1.4 Checklist (C/L) Definition
1.1.2 Crew Coordination
1.1.2.1 Crew Function
1.1.2.2 Safety Recommendations
1.1.2.3 Mutual Control
1.1.2.4 Procedure Methodology
1.1.2.5 Checklist Methodology / Challenge and Reply
1.1.2.6 Task Sharing
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1.1.1 DEFINITION
1.1.1.1 Crew Definition
A. CM1 (Crew Member 1) is the captain of the flight. He assumes the responsibility of
the flight and is nominated by the operator. The CM1 refers to the crew member in
the left hand seat.
B. CM2 (Crew Member 2) is the crew member who assumes the first officer function.
The CM2 refers to the crew member in the right hand seat.
C. Captain has always the final decision.
D. PF (Pilot Flying) is the crew member who flies the aircraft and performs the
navigational tasks.
E. PNF (Pilot Not Flying) is the crew member who assumes radio communication and
performs the mechanical tasks, and monitor flight path.
F. CABIN CREW has to take care of passengers and to ensure the communication
between the cabin and the cockpit. Cabin crew is in charge of passengers safety.
1.1.1.2 Flight Phase Definition
A. The flight is divided in several flight phases.
B. Each flight phase is associated with a procedure and eventually followed by a
check-list.
C. Procedure allows crew members to do all correct actions. Check-list permits to
check they have been done
1.1.1.3 Procedure Definition
A. Each flight phase complies with a specific chronological actions list that crew has to
perform by memory.
NOTE:
1. A procedure is performed before the check list reading.
2. Triggered by the word “…procedure”. (e.g. “Before takeoff procedure”).
3. Procedures of this manual are in compliance with FCOM & QRH.
1.1.1.4 Checklist (C/L) Definition
A. Normal check lists are used to verify that main procedures with impact on flight
management have been correctly performed and checked.
B. To be efficient, check-list reading has to be preceded by actions performed by
memory.
NOTE: Checklists of this manual are in compliance with QRH.
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1.1.2 CREW COORDINATION
1.1.2.1 Crew Function
FLIGHT PHASES CM1 CM2
ON GROUND < 70 kt PF PNF
ON GROUND > 70kt or 1st
situation* PF PNF
IN FLIGHT 2nd
situation* PNF PF
* Function: decided during the briefing by the captain.
A. Task Sharing
1. For all procedures, the general task sharing stated below is applicable:
a. PF is in charge of:
i. Flight path and power levers
ii. Navigation
iii. Aircraft configuration
iv. Procedure initiation
b. PNF is in charge of:
i. Checklist reading
ii. Communication
iii. Mechanic and condition levers
iv. Monitoring PF
B. Pilot Flying Transfer
1. PF function can be transferred, due to external factors, with the following
announcement:
a. “your control” or
b. “you have control”
2. The pilot who receives the PF function announces respectively:
a. “my control” or
b. “I have control”
3. After PF/ PNF function change, crew has to change and check that the Auto
Pilot coupling is set to the new PF side. This statement applies except for the
following: Approach Briefings, PA announcements.
4. Prior to Auto Pilot coupling transfer, the PF must brief the PNF of any changes
in flight path, navigation/communication settings, or aircraft
status/configuration.
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1.1.2.2 Safety Recommendations
A. Execution of given orders
1. Crewmembers must inform each other of any task done
2. PF orders and PNF executes and announces when complete.
B. Anti collision monitoring
1. Crew should avoid paper work (flight log, technical log,…) between the ground
and flight 10,000 feet (except for ATC clearance).
2. Anti-collision monitoring (outside by visual check and inside by ATC frequency
listening and TCAS) has to be done by both crew members.
C. Communication in the cockpit
1. Talks, requests and call outs must be limited to the minimum during the critical
phases of the flight (take-off, approach, landing or missed approach).
2. Technical communications between both pilots have to comply with the
standard announcements and call outs explained in this manual.
D. Headset
1. Crew must wear headset:
i. Before engine start and up to 10,000 feet on climb.
ii. From 10,000 feet descent to engine shut down.
iii. On Captain’s decision.
E. Cabin crew
1. Pilots have to inform cabin crew of all significant flight phase changes.
i. Take-off
ii. Turbulence
iii. Descent
iv. Before landing
v. Technical problem that impacts cabin procedure.
2. Following the announcement, cabin crew must:
i. Secure servicing materials, and stay at service seat.
ii. Start a technical or commercial action.
iii. Apply a specific procedure.
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1.1.2.3 Mutual Control
A. The mutual control is a safety factor, using CROSS CHECKS.
B. Control must be done by clear messages and information.
C. To allow an efficient cross check:
1. Each pilot should know the other crew member procedures.
2. The procedure should be entirely and accurately followed.
D. If an indication is not in compliance with the executed action, crew members must
check that the relevant system is correctly set and/or take any necessary action to
correct the situation.
E. Any pilot action, which modifies the flight parameters (flight path, speed or a
system status), should be announced by a pilot and cross-checked by the other
one (efficiency of cross check is necessary for the flight safety).
F. PNF can be shortly busy (ATC message, weather listening, operating manual
reading, procedure action, etc.) Any mode changed by the PF concerning ADU,
system or any noticeable items must be reported to the PNF when his attention is
again available.
1.1.2.4 Procedure Methodology
A. A procedure always precedes a check-list for the considered flight phase.
B. Procedures must be calmly done in a complete and precise way.
C. Every pilot has to know the procedure’s items of the other pilot.
D. Procedures are triggered by:
1. On ground:
a. Procedure is triggered by
i. CM1 or
ii. Specific flight event
2. In flight:
a. Procedure is triggered by
i. PF or
ii. Specific flight event
E. PF and PNF task sharing must comply with following orders and announcements:
REMARKS:
1. In some flight phases, the procedure achievement is triggered by events and is
automatically done in a chronological way.
2. It is not necessary to order the procedure because all the actions are already
achieved. PF will ask directly for the check-list.
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3. Example:
a. After take-off, the procedure is triggered by the CLIMB SEQUENCE.
b. For approach phase, the procedure is triggered by the aircraft descending
through 10,000 feet.
c. Before landing, the procedure is triggered by the FLAPS SET FOR
LANDING
F. There are 2 ways to execute a procedure:
1. SCANS permits to check all P/Bs, switches and lights on the panel.
a. They are executed:
i. By memory
ii. Following a logical way (upward)
2. FLOWS permits to do some actions with a predetermined order.
a. They are executed:
i. By memory
ii. Following a specific order
*The flow is a reminder of the task sequence.
1.1.2.5 Checklist Methodology/ Challenge and Reply
A. CHALLENGE AND REPLY concept: PNF reads C/L, PF answers
B. Checklist use:
1. On ground
a. C/L is requested by CM1
b. C/L is read by CM2
2. In flight
a. C/L is requested by PF
b. C/L is read by PNF
C. PNF announces C/L title, reads the C/L, asking questions.
D. When C/L is completed, PNF announces “C/L complete”
E. The answer must be in compliance with the C/L and adapted with the present
situation.
F. The PNF must receive correct answer before reading the next item. If not, PNF has
to repeat the same item.
G. If checklist is interrupted, resume reading one step before last item.
H. PF and PNF task sharing must comply with the following orders and
announcement:
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REMARKS:
1. In order to have a standard documentation to comply with all ATR series, some
C/L items in QRH are given in a general way and identified by “SET”
2. Example:
a. <<FLAPS………SET>> However, to respect proper crew coordination and
communication between, it is necessary to announce the exact/actual
value of the setting.
i. Example: <<FLAPS………15>
I. *OBSERVE means to determine actual conditions: example; “icing conditions” or
“normal conditions”.
J. Values or conditions have to be announced when necessary
K. Company Customized Normal Checklist
1. The revised ATR NORMAL CHECKLIST includes 13 phases. The BEFORE
PROPELLER ROTATION (BPR), BEFORE TAKEOFF, and AFTER
TAKEOFF checklists are divided into two sections: The "Down to the Line"
section, and the "Below the Line" section. This format is designed to help
Flight Deck Crew manage workload.
2. For example, the “BEFORE PROPELLER ROTATION- Down to the Line”
checklist may be called out, as soon as the Load/Trim Sheet is available and
takeoff data is set. On the other hand, the “BEFORE PROPELLER
ROTATION- Below the Line " checklist may be called out after all aircraft doors
are closed and start-up clearance obtained.
3. The PNF must announce checklist completion, e.g.” BEFORE PROPELLER
ROTATION COMPLETED", after reading and completing both “Down to the
Line” and “Below the Line” items of the relevant checklist.
4. The Pilot Flying (PF) requests the NORMAL CHECKLIST, and the Pilot Non
Flying (PNF) reads it.
5. The checklist actions are referred to as "challenge/response"-type actions. The
PF "responds" to the "challenge" only after checking the current status of the
aircraft.
6. If the configuration does not correspond to the checklist response, the PF must
take corrective action before "responding" to the "challenge". If corrective
action is not possible, then the PF must modify the response to reflect the real
situation (with a specific answer). When necessary, the other flight
crewmember must crosscheck the validity of the response. The challenger
(PNF) waits for a response before proceeding with the checklist.
7. The exception is the “AFTER LANDING” checklist; which is performed and
read “silently” by CM2.
8. For the checklist items that are identified; "AS REQUIRED” or “SET”, the
response should correspond to the real condition or configuration of the
system.
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1.1.2.6 Task Sharing
A. The flight is divided in several flight phases. For each phase, the crew tasks are
explained in the procedures hereafter.
FLIGHT EVENTS PROCEDURES CHECKLIST
TRIGGERED
BY
Arrival at dispatch Flight preparation procedure CM1/ CM2
Arrival at the aircraft
Internal inspection
procedure
CM2
Internal inspection
complete
External inspection
procedure
CM1
External inspection
complete
Preliminary cockpit
preparation procedure
CM2
GPU connection or
HOTEL MODE
Read
preliminary
cockpit
preparation
(QRH 3.01)
CM1/ CM2
Take off data
Final cockpit preparation
procedure
CM1
Departure briefing
complete
Final cockpit
preparation
checklist
CM1
Start up clearance
received + door
closed
Before Propeller Rotation
Procedure
Before
Propeller
Rotation
Checklist
CM1
Engine running Before taxi procedure
Before taxi
checklist
CM1
Taxi clearance
received
Taxi procedure CM1
T/O briefing complete
Taxi
checklist
CM1
Approaching holding
point and “cabin
ready”
Before take off procedure CM1
Before take off
procedure complete
Before take
off checklist
CM1
Acceleration altitude Climb sequence PF
Altimeters check
performed
After take off
checklist
PF
Crossing 10,000FT 10,000FT procedure No C/L PF
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Cruise FL reached
Check FLT LVL GNSS
VNAV page 2/ Set Speed
Bug to computed Cruise
Speed
PF
Cruise speed
reached
Cruise Procedure PF
At least 5 minutes
before T.O.D.
Approach Briefing / Before
descent procedure
PF
Prior to T.O.D.
Descent
checklist
PF
Crossing 10,000FT 10,000FT procedure
Approach
checklist
PF
Intermediate
approach
Before landing procedure PF
Landing
configuration
Before
landing
checklist
PF
Runway vacated/180
degree turn
completed
After landing procedure CM1
After landing
procedure complete
After landing
checklist/”sil
ent” by CM2
CM1
Aircraft stopped at
the parking
Parking procedure
CM1
Parking procedure
complete
Parking
checklist
CM1
Ready to leave
Leaving the aircraft
procedure
CM1
Leaving procedure
complete
“Leaving the aircraft”
checklist / to be read by
both crew/confirm that the
battery switch is “off”
Leaving the
aircraft
checklist
CM1/CM2
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2.1 Flight Preparation
2.1.1 Ground Handling / Ramp Operations Safety Procedures
2.1.2 Arrival Procedure
2.1.2.1 Maintenance Personnel
2.1.2.2 Ground / Ramp Personnel
2.1.2.3 Flight Deck Crew / Cabin Crew
2.1.3 Aircraft Servicing
2.1.4 Departure
2.1.4.1 Ground and Ramp Personnel
2.1.4.2 Flight Deck / Cabin Crew
2.1.4.3 Maintenance
2.1.5 Positioning of Safety Cones
2.1.6 Ramp Operations with Empty Aircraft
2.1.7 Inclement Weather
2.1.8 Conservation of Aircraft Battery Power
2.19 Hotel Mode
2.1.10 Aircraft External Lights on the Ramp
2.2 Flight Procedures
2.2.1 AFCS
2.2.1.1 ADU and EADI
2.2.1.1.1 With FD and AP Engaged
2.2.1.1.2 With FD Only and AP Disengaged
2.2.2 Flaps Operation
2.2.3 Landing Gear Operation
2.2.4 Altimeter and Radio Altimeter DH Settings
2.2.4.1 Altimeter Settings
2.2.4.2 Radio Altimeter Settings
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2.2.5 Speed Bugs
2.2.5.1 Takeoff Bugs
2.2.5.2 Cruise Bug
2.2.5.3 Approach Bugs
2.2.5.4 Best Angle and Best Rate Speeds
2.2.6 Torque Bug
2.2.6.1 Takeoff
2.2.6.2 Cruise
2.2.6.3 Torque Preset
2.2.7 Data Card
2.2.7.1 Takeoff Data Card Filling
2.2.7.2 Takeoff Data Card Proceeding
2.2.7.3 Landing Data Card Filling
2.2.7.4 Landing Data Card Proceeding
2.2.8 Briefing
2.2.8.1 Departure Briefing
2.2.8.2 Departure Clearance
2.2.8.3 Takeoff Briefing
2.2.8.4 Arrival Briefing
2.2.9 Navigation
2.2.10 Radio Communications
2.2.11 Aircraft Lights
2.2.12 Cabin Signs
2.2.13 Company Documents
2.2.13.1 SOPs / Reminders
2.2.13.2 Techlog
2.2.13.3 Techlog Procedure
2.2.13.4 Techlog Distribution Procedure
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2.1.1 GROUND HANDLING / RAMP OPERATIONS SAFETY PROCEDURES
A. PURPOSE
1. To establish guidelines and procedures in order to ensure safe ramp operations and
servicing of ATR aircraft
B. SCOPE
1. This procedure shall apply to all activities related to ramp and servicing operations of
ATR aircraft.
C. DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. HOTEL Mode - exclusively used on the ground where the no. 2 (right) engine provides
aircraft autonomy in terms of air conditioning and DC power supply with the gas
generator operating and the propeller locked by a hydraulic brake.
2. Tail Prop/Stand – is a safety device/precaution installed in the rear of the aircraft
whenever the aircraft is on ground/under servicing to prevent aircraft damage in the event
of an aircraft nose up attitude on ground, that could occur in case of incorrect
implementation of loading/off-loading procedure of the ATR aircraft.
3. Free Fall – a condition where a certain body moves freely in the presence of gravity.
D. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All personnel involved in ramp and servicing operations of ATR aircraft.
2.1.2 ARRIVAL PROCEDURE
2.1.2.1 Maintenance Personnel
A. The Ground Marshall shall guide the taxiing ATR aircraft towards the assigned
parking bay.
B. When the aircraft’s nose wheel is positioned on the assigned parking bay stop bar,
the Ground Marshall shall wait for the Captain’s signal that both engines are
shutdown or, in certain cases, number two engine will be in Hotel Mode with engine
number one shut down. The ATR 72-500 utilizes a PW 127M free spool turbine
engine, Therefore:
CAUTION
Even after engine shut down, propeller residual rotation may occur.
Exercise extreme caution when approaching the aircraft.
C. Always stay in the pilot’s field of vision when the aircraft engines are still
running/propeller blades still in motion.
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D. Marshall shall then give the signal to the chock man to approach the aircraft and
install the chocks on the nose wheel by approaching the aircraft towards its nose.
As for the main wheel, approach the aircraft from its rear portion when installing the
main wheel chocks. Main wheel chocks must be attached to pull-ropes for easy
removal. Give the signal to the Captain once the chocks are already installed.
E. If a GPU is available upon arrival, Flight Deck Crew will initially configure engine
number two for Hotel Mode. GPU will then be connected to the aircraft once
number two propeller has ceased rotation. Engine number two will then be
consequently shut down once GPU is online.
F. If the tailwind component at the assigned parking bay is 10 knots or greater, Hotel
Mode is not an option due to possible engine nacelle overheat. Flight Deck Crew
shall shut down engine number two first. This will allow Ground Crew to approach
the right side of the aircraft and connect the GPU. Engine number one will be then
shut down once the GPU is on line.
G. The Marshall will signal ground personnel when it is safe to approach the aircraft:
propellers have stopped rotation and aircraft beacon light is “off”.
H. Secure aircraft propellers with its corresponding propeller straps only when the
engine is fully shut down and propeller rotation has stopped. Installation of
propeller straps is not recommended during QTA.
I. If the number two engine is to remain in Hotel Model (which should be confirmed
through verbal communication with the Flight Deck Crew), do not install propeller
straps.
J. Install warning signage (“Warning, Propeller Area”) at the aircraft propeller zone.
2.1.2.2 Ground/Ramp Personnel
A. Do not approach the aircraft until the cleared signal has been given by the Ground
Marshall.
B. Approach the aircraft Pax door from the left wing tip and walk aft of the wing
avoiding the area adjacent the Pax door. The Pax door is a “free fall” type. To avoid
injury, personnel should not position themselves directly under the door prior to
opening.
C. Ground/Ramp Personnel shall retrieve the Tail Prop/Stand from its compartment at
the tail section of the aircraft. Ground/Ramp Personnel shall give the Flight
Attendant a “Thumbs Up” signal once the Tail Prop/Stand is installed.
D. Ground/Ramp Personnel will install safety cones within the propeller area as well
as around the aircraft designated points.
(see attached diagram on page nos. 14 & 15 for reference).
E. Passengers must be escorted by the assigned Ground/Ramp Personnel from the
aircraft to the terminal at all times. At no time will a passenger be allowed to intrude
into the area restricted by the safety cones (wing/engine/propeller area).
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F. Cargo/Baggage unloading sequence is “Rear Compartment First to Unload”.
Unloading of the rear compartment may be done simultaneously with the deplaning
of Pax.
G. Unloading of baggage at the forward compartment shall commence only after
completion of Pax deplaning and completion of rear cargo compartment unloading.
This ensures that the aircraft will not tip over (nose up) while parked.
H. The Tail Prop/Stand is only a safety device/precaution and should never be relied
on to prevent aircraft damage in the event on an aircraft nose up attitude on
ground.
(see Tail Prop/Stand illustration/picture at page no. 13)
2.1.2.3 Flight Deck Crew/ Cabin Crew
A. Flight Deck Crew will advise Cabin Crew if the number two engine will be operating
in “Hotel Mode” during Pax boarding/deplaning.
B. Flight Deck Crew will announce through the PA: “Doors may be opened” after the
seatbelt sign has been switched off. Cabin Crew may then open the Pax door.
C. Opening of the service door shall be advised by the Captain via PA.
D. The service door should not be opened if the aircraft is in Hotel Mode, without
permission from the Captain. The Captain shall determine and advise if prevailing
wind conditions permit (non-standard procedure).
E. Prior to deplaning Cabin Crew will advise passengers to comply with Ground/Ramp
Personnel instructions in order to avoid the aircraft restricted area (wing, engine,
and propeller).
F. After opening the Pax door, Cabin Crew will wait for the “Thumbs Up” signal from
the Ground/Ramp Personnel that the Tail Stand/Prop is installed.
G. Deplaning of Pax will only commence upon installation of Tail Stand/Prop and
safety cones. Cabin Crew shall control the deplaning of Pax.
Note: Maximum of 7 Pax shall be allowed to deplane at a given time.
2.1.3 AIRCRAFT SERVICING
A. All personnel working in and around the aircraft should always assume that the engine is
always running (hot area condition). Refer to page no. 9 for the aircraft exhaust temperature
contours.
B. When approaching the aircraft carrying long tool rods or other equipment, the equipment
must be positioned horizontally to avoid possible contact with blades.
C. Personnel should never walk or park equipment within the operating arc of a propeller. Avoid
the marked propeller area on the aircraft and zones isolated by safety cones
(see diagram on page no. 9).
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D. Never walk close to or between propellers or between propeller blades, even if they are
motionless.
E. When working around an aircraft, be alert for protrusions that could cause injury, such as
antennas, pitot tubes, vortex generators and air-conditioning pack exhaust ports.
F. Place GSE outside the aircraft clearance zone equipment limit lines for ready access to the
aircraft only after the anti-collision beacon light is off.
G. Position GSE in an organized way so that all equipment has access to the aircraft.
H. Refueling truck shall be positioned parallel to the aircraft fuselage and outside the propeller
arc zone. In the case of a larger truck servicing the aircraft or fuel hoses are connected to the
equipment left side, positioning of fuel truck can be modified
(refer to diagram at page nos. 10 & 11 for reference).
2.1.4 DEPARTURE
2.1.4.1 Ground and Ramp Personnel
A. Cargo/Baggage loading sequence is “Forward Compartment First to Load”. After
loading of cargo/baggage in the forward compartment, Pax boarding may
commence with the necessary clearance already obtained from the Flight Deck
Crew. First to board shall be Pax seated on rows 1 and 2, to be followed by rows 3
and 4 and so forth (Only two rows at a time).
B. Catering Supplies and “Buy On Board Eats and Merchandise” may be loaded via
the service door or the Pax door. Galley loading/offloading may be done at anytime
while aircraft is on ground due to minimal weight of supplies and item.
C. Passengers must be escorted by the assigned Ground/Ramp Personnel to the
aircraft at all times
D. When all Pax are on board, loadsheet submission may be accomplished thru the
Cockpit Com Hatch, which is a small slot on the Captain’s side of the aircraft’s front
fuselage. It is advisable that Ground personnel wear a headset for direct
communication with the Captain when this method is employed.
E. After loadsheet submission/approval, the Load Controller/Ramp Agent shall signal
the clearing of equipment, personnel and safety cones.
F. Once all Pax on board, Ground/Ramp Personnel shall then remove the tail
prop/stand and stow it in the appropriate compartment at the aircraft’s tail section.
G. Ground/Ramp Personnel must ensure that after stowing the Tail Prop/Stand, that
the Tail Prop/Stand Compartment door is secured/latched. For departure, the
Ground/Ramp Personnel should give the “Thumbs Up” signal to the Cabin Crew
only if:
1. Tail Prop/Stand is removed
2. Tail Prop/Stand is properly stowed in its compartment.
3. Tail Prop/Stand compartment is closed and securely latched.
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Note: If any of these conditions are not met, Ground/Ramp Personnel should
inform the Cabin Crew, who will then inform the Captain. The Aircraft
should not be allowed to depart. Safety First!
2.1.4.2 Flight Deck / Cabin Crew
A. Cabin Crew will request permission from the Captain to close the Pax/service door
(via interphone) only upon receiving confirmation from the Ground/Ramp Personnel
(Thumbs Up signal) that the Tail Prop/Stand is removed, properly stowed, and Tail
Prop/Stand compartment door properly secured/latched.
B. When ready to taxi, the Captain shall inform the headset man: “We have a good
start, disconnect everything and signal on my left/right side”.
2.1.4.3 Maintenance
A. Pushback
1. Once the tow tug has been connected to the aircraft, wheel chocks shall be
removed.
2. After the Flight Deck Crew has given the signal to commence pushback,
headset man/tow tug operator shall ensure all equipment servicing the aircraft
have cleared the area before initiating any movement.
3. During pushback operations, drive the tug at a walking pace and with the head
set man walking along the side of the tug (not riding above the tug).
4. After pushback, detached the tow bar from the nose gear first, then from the
tug.
5. Pushback personnel should be clear of the movement area before the aircraft
is marshaled for departure. The pushback person in charge then gives the “end
of guidance” hand signal and the “clear to taxi” salute.
B. Pushback with tailwind component at 10 knots or greater, aircraft not in Hotel Mode
1. If the GPU is connected, Flight Deck Crew shall request ramp/ground control if
they may start engine number one at the parking bay for operational
requirement. Ground idle power only.
2. If request is granted, after engine number one start, GPU may be disconnected
and push back commenced.
3. If request is not granted, pushback when clearance is obtained and start
engines on battery power.
C. Power Out
1. After closing of the cabin door, main wheel chocks shall be removed.
2. Headset man shall then give clearance to the Captain for engine start or
release of number two engine propeller brake and will wait for further
instruction/advice.(For further details on marshalling procedures, see
Operations Manual Sub-Chapter 12.7)
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3. Headset man shall confirm to the captain “brakes on captain” and shall
disconnect the headset and signal to the chock man to remove the nose wheel
chocks. After which shall proceed to about ten meters left-forward of the
aircraft and signal clear to taxi (ensure that the chock man is beside him and
holding/showing the chocks to the captain)
2.1.5 POSITIONING OF SAFETY CONES
A. When aircraft is on the ramp, safety cones must be positioned on the aircraft’s:
1. Propeller zone
2. Wing tips
3. Nose tip
4. Tail section
(see diagram on page nos. 15 for reference)
B. Depending on the availability of safety cones, cordoning the aircraft while on the ramp is also
recommended. (see diagram for reference on page no. 17)
2.1.6 RAMP OPERATIONS WITH EMPTY AIRCRAFT
A. A qualified maintenance person or pilot must be in the cockpit when moving an empty
aircraft.
B. Clearance, via radio, with the appropriate airport ground control and ground personnel, via
intercom, shall be secured before commencing any movement of the aircraft.
2.1.7 INCLEMENT WEATHER
A. The following guidelines must be observed in securing the aircraft during inclement weather
condition:
1. Park aircraft on a level surface and away from any unsecured equipment.
2. Install chocks on aircraft nose and main wheels
3. Secure the aircraft by fastening the mooring rope/chain to the ramp mooring/lashing point
and to the specified tie down point of the aircraft.
2.1.8 CONSERVATION OF AIRCRAFT BATTERY POWER
A. If the aircraft is not in “Hotel Mode” or GPU/External Power is not connected to the aircraft;
even with the BATT switch selected “OFF”; the following doors/panels consume a significant
amount of aircraft battery power via the Ground Handling Bus when left open for a prolonged
period of time:
1. Cargo Door Operating Panel
2. Refueling Panel
3. Main Passenger Door
B. All personnel should exercise good judgment in order to avoid aircraft batteries from
discharging unnecessarily.
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C. An aircraft with discharged batteries will be unable to start its engines even if GPU/External
Power is connected.
2.1.9 HOTEL MODE
A. Hotel Mode, available on the right hand/number two engine only, is exclusively used on the
ground to provide aircraft autonomy in terms of air conditioning and DC power supply with the
gas generator operating and the propeller locked by a hydraulic brake.
1. Aircraft refueling/de-fueling is prohibited during Hotel Mode operation.
2. No personnel may intrude into the right/number two engine/propeller area during Hotel
Mode operation.
3. One Flight Deck Crew Member should always be in his respective cockpit seat during
Hotel Mode Operation.
CAUTION: Hotel Mode should not be utilized if the aircraft’s Tail Wind Component is
10 knots or greater. It is the responsibility of the Flight Deck Crew to
always monitor outside meteorological conditions.
4. Power Levers shall be positioned only at the Ground Idle detent. Hotel Mode operation
with the RH Power Lever not at the Ground Idle detent position is prohibited.
5. Normally, the aircraft service door should be closed prior to starting engine number two in
Hotel Mode. If the cargo door is still open, the cabin access door and flight deck door
should be closed in order to aid in cabin/cockpit cooling.
6. Aircraft wheel chocks should be in place in case of propeller brake failure.
7. On arrival, if a GPU is available, Flight Deck Crew will initially configure engine number
two for Hotel Mode. GPU will then be connected to the aircraft once number two propeller
has ceased rotation. Engine number two will then be shut down once GPU is online.
8. On departure prior to push back or taxi out (power-out procedure), once the aircraft is in
Hotel Mode, Ground/Ramp Personnel should standby for the Flight Deck Crew command
to disconnect the GPU.
9. A tailwind component greater than 10 knots will result in a high probability of NAC
OVERHEAT. Also, anticipate possible tailwind component during pushback with turns. In
this case it would be wise to release the PROPELLER BRAKE prior to the turn.
10. For DEPARTING aircraft, if the tailwind component at the parking bay is 10 knots or
greater:
a. Obtain relevant clearance from ground control and /or ramp control for start up.
b. Advice ground mechanic/marshal that the start sequence will be ENGINE 1 first and
at the bay.
c. After ENGINE 1 start, have the GPU removed if connected.
d. Start ENGINE 2 with PROPELLER BRAKE OFF.
11. For ARRIVING aircraft, if the tailwind component at the parking bay is 10 knots or
greater:
a. Shut down sequence will be ENGINE 2 first.
b. PROPELLER BRAKE/HOTEL MODE use is forbidden.
c. At the parking bay, if available, wait for GPU to be connected prior to ENGINE 1 shut
down.
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d. If no GPU available, perform “Leaving the Aircraft checklist” AFTER the forward
cargo door is fully open to prevent unnecessary battery drain.
2.1.10 AIRCRAFT EXTERNAL LIGHTS ON THE RAMP
A. NAV Lights “ON”: Aircraft is electrically powered via aircraft BATT and/or GPU.
B. Wing Lights “ON”: Hotel Mode
C. Beacon Light “ON”: Propeller Rotation/Push Back.
D. Taxi Light “ON”: Taxi clearance from Ground Control/ATC obtained.
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RAMP SERVICING LAYOUT
DIAGRAM 1
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RAMP SERVICING LAYOUT
DIAGRAM 2
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MINIMUM NUMBER OF CONES
ON A PARKED AIRCRAFT
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONES
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CORDONING THE AIRCRAFT
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PROPELLER RAMP SIGNAGE
WARNING
PROPELLER
AREA
3 ft
3 ½ ft
Brass Plate w ith:
Text – Engineering Grade Reflectorized
Sticker
Background – High Intensity White & Red
icker
Reflectorized Sticker
(Note: Signage is swaying type)
High Intensity Reflectorized St
(Note: Signage is swaying type)
Steel
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2.2.1 AFCS
2.2.1.1 ADU and EADI
A. Mode selection is achieved by acting on the corresponding P/B on the AFCS control
panel except for ALT SEL mode and GO AROUND mode.
B. Simultaneous armed modes are limited to one lateral mode and two vertical modes.
C. Therefore vertical armed modes are working in the following priority sequence:
1. ILS GS ARMED
2. ALT SEL ARMED
D. Any change on the ADU from an armed mode (white) to a capturing mode (star) or
from a capturing mode (star) to a captured mode (green) has to trigger a mutual
acknowledgement of the FMA (Flight Mode Annunciation) by the crew. PF
announces the new FMA and PNF confirms with a response of “Check”
E. In all situations, both CM’s must be aware of all selections or switching and maintain
situational awareness throughout the flights. It is mandatory that any selection made
on the ADU, course selector, heading bug, NAV or VHF or ADF frequencies,
DH,MDH be acknowledged by both CM’s
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2.2.1.1.1 With FD and AP Engaged
A. All mode changes should be called out by the PF
e.g.
1. “GS star”
2. “VOR star”
3. “ALT white”
4. “LOC green”
B. PF may set AP by himself or ORDER TO PNF
C. AP engaged, PF acts on AFCS
D. Under normal circumstances; if the PF is flying the aircraft MANUALLY,
all selections on the AFCS/GNSS shall be done by the PNF
E. When AP is engaged, all track and navigation changes on AFCS are
performed by the PF with the following method:
1. When the PF has completed his action, he informs the PNF by using
the word <<SET>> at the end of his call out.
2. PNF checks the mode displayed on FMA and/or ADU and if correct
announces <<CHECK>>.
F. GENERAL PHILOSOPHY:
1. All “…SET” are done via ADU by PF if autopilot engaged, or PNF if
disengaged.
2. All “CHECK” are done via FMA. Any FMA status change has to be
announced by the PF.
G. If the PF has a heavy work load, he may request the setting of the
AFCS/GNSS from the PNF.
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H. A climb or descend action must be done with whole following sequence:
1. Select Alt sel
2. Select and adjust vertical mode (usually IAS for climb and VS for
descent)
3. Adjust eventually Np and power.
4. Change altimeter barometric setting and compare
5. Select speed bug
I. IAS mode is normally used during climb (to avoid any stall due to high
altitude/low aircraft performance). Basic Pitch mode may be used in
turbulence and above 10,000 feet for passenger comfort and ease of in
flight services. Recommended pitch is 4 to 5 degrees. When using basic
pitch mode, a minimum speed should be set on the Speed Bug
depending on whether the aircraft is in “normal” or “icing conditions”,
High Bank/LNAV or Low Bank. For small level change during cruise with
high speed; VS mode may be used. During descent, VS mode is mainly
used except in emergency descent (refer to Emergency Descent
Procedure).
J. In case of simultaneous setting, only one announcement can be used.
K. ALT white appears only when a vertical mode is armed and the aircraft is
climbing or descending toward the preselected altitude.
L. When GA P/B is depressed, autopilot is automatically disconnected.
2.2.1.1.2 With FD only and AP Disengaged
A. AP disengaged, PNF acts on AFCS on PF request
B. All track and navigation changes on AFCS are performed by the PNF on
PF command.
C. PF flies the A/C and adjusts required power. All other selections or
switching in the cockpit are requested by PF and performed by PNF.
D. When AP is disengaged, heading and/or altitude ATC
instructions/clearances are commanded by the PF and set and
announced by the PNF. This ensures proper crosschecks. All flight
parameters (speed bug, altimeter setting) are set by both pilots after PF’s
request.
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E. GENERAL PHILOSOPHY
1. PF orders the action by starting his sentence with the word “SET”
2. PNF informs PF after performing the action, concluding his sentence
by “SET”
3. PF announces “CHECK” after checking FMA and/or ADU
2.2.2 FLAPS OPERATION
A. For system use in normal operations, any setting change will be performed through mutual
control concept:
1. PF orders the system action
2. PNF performs the action and announces the configuration when setting is in compliance
with the system indicator
B. Flaps maneuvers are always performed by the PNF under PF order. PNF checks the speed
(by announcing “Speed Checked”) before each configuration change then performs the task
and announces the new configuration.
C. Select new speed only when the new configuration is obtained, during deceleration.
2.2.3 LANDING GEAR OPERATION
A. For system use in normal operations, any setting change will be performed through mutual
control concept:
1. PF orders the system action
2. PNF performs the action and announces the configuration when setting is in compliance
with the system indicator
B. Gear maneuvers are always performed by the PNF under PF order. PNF checks the speed
(by announcing “Speed Checked”) before each configuration change then performs the task
and announces the new configuration.
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2.2.4 ALTIMETER AND RADIO ALTIMETER DH SETTINGS
2.2.4.1 Altimeter Settings
A. PF and PNF altimeter setting have always to be the same. Any change will be
performed with a specific call and mutual control.
B. Altimeter value is expre.ssed in feet for QNH setting while expressed in Flight Level
for standard setting.
C. Take Off is always performed with all three altimeters set to local QNH.
D. Destination airport QNH is set on standby altimeter as soon as it is received.
E. Landing is always performed with all three altimeters set to local QNH.
F. For each flight phase, the altimeter setting must be in compliance with the following
table:
G. The Standby Altimeter is never set to standard. Comply with ATR procedures for
departure/arrival settings.
ALTIMETERS
FLIGHT PHASE
CAPTAIN STANDBY FIRST OFFICER
From ground till
transition altitude
QNH
(departure
airport)
QNH
(departure
airport)
QNH
(departure
airport)
From transition
altitude to cruising
level
STANDARD
QNH
(departure
airport)
STANDARD
From cruising level
till transition level
STANDARD
QNH
(arrival airport)
STANDARD
From transition
level till ground
QNH
(arrival airport)
QNH
(arrival airport)
QNH
(arrival airport)
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2.2.4.2 Radio Altimeter Setting
A. PNF callout of “RADIO ALTIMETERS ALIVE” when the RA is active passing 2500
feet on descent.
B. PNF radio altimeter call out of “80” feet, “50” feet, “20” and “10” feet during landing.
C. EFIS DH policy
1. Used ONLY for CAT 2/CAT3 Approaches
2.2.5 SPEED BUGS
A. PF and PNF speed bug setting always have to be the same.
B. Any setting change will be performed with a specific call out and mutual control
C. When aircraft configuration is obtained (example: actual flap indication), PF orders new
speed bug setting according to flight phase, on both sides. The Speed Bug manages the
Fast/Slow speed scale on the PFD and is considered as a crosscheck tool.
2.2.5.1 Takeoff Bugs
A. Unless “NL” is indicated on the FOS charts, V1, VR, and V2 Takeoff speeds shall
be derived from the Takeoff Weight Limitation FOS chart. This is the procedure
even if FOS charts indicate a maximum structural allowable takeoff weight of
22,500kg. As always, White Bug and Red Bug speeds shall be derived from the
QRH.
Green Bug V1 When runway limited Set when V1 ≠ VR
Yellow Bug VR When runway limited
Yellow Bug V1 / VR When non limiting runway Set when V1 = VR
Speed Bug V2
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NORMAL CONDITIONS
ICING
CONDITIONS
White Bug
VmLB0
(normal
conditions)
VmLB15
(icing
conditions)
 FLAPS RETRACTION
SPEED (VmLB0)
 Best climb angle
speed Flaps 0
 Single engine climb
speed Flaps 0
 Single engine
climb speed
Flaps 15
White Bug +
10kt
 HIGH BANK (VmHB)
 Best climb rate speed
Flaps 0
Red Bug
VmLB0
(icing
conditions)
 FLAPS
RETRACTION
SPEED
(VmLB0)
Red Bug + 10kt
 HIGH BANK
(VmHB)
VmLB: minimum speed LOW BANK (HDG SEL LO on ADU)
VmHB: minimum speed HIGH BANK (HDG SEL HI on ADU)
2.2.5.2 Cruise Bug
NORMAL
CONDITIONS
ICING CONDITIONS
White Bug
 DRIFT DOWN
SPEED Flaps
0/ MINI EN
ROUTE
(VmLB0)
 DRIFT DOWN SPEED Flaps 15
(VmLB15)
Red Bug  MINI EN ROUTE Flaps 0 (VmLB0)
Speed Bug  Cruise Speed  Cruise Speed
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2.2.5.3 Approach Bugs
Yellow Bug VGA
Greatest:
1. VAPP no wind + 5kt or;
2. 1,1 Vmca
Speed Bug VAPP 1. APP SPEED = VAPP no wind + wind factor
NORMAL CONDITIONS ICING CONDITIONS
White Bug
 Minimum speed Flaps 15 (High
Bank)
 Flaps retraction speed =
VmLB0
 Best climb angle speed Flaps 0
 Single engine climb speed Flaps
 Single engine climb speed
Flaps 15
White Bug +
10kt
 Best climb rate speed
Flaps 0
 Minimum speed
Flaps 15 High Bank
(VmHB15)
Red Bug
 FLAPS
RETRACTION
SPEED (VmLB0)
Red Bug +
10kt
VmLB: minimum speed LOW BANK (HDG SEL LO on ADU)
VmHB: minimum speed HIGH BANK (HDG SEL HI on ADU
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2.2.5.4 Best Angle and Best Rate Speeds
2 ENGINES 1 ENGINE
BEST ANGLE:
white bug
FLAPS
NORMAL
CONDITIONS
BEST RATE:
white bug + 10 0 0
white bug
15 15
ICING
CONDITIONS
red bug white bug
2.2.6 TORQUE BUG
2.2.6.1 Take Off
Takeoff torque bug (TO)
(Manually set)
Reserve takeoff torque bug (RTO)
(set by FDAU)
2.2.6.2 Cruise
Cruise torque bug (CRZ)
(Manually set)
Cruise torque bug (set by FDAU)
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2.2.6.3 Torque Preset
A. For the following conditions, this table shows the best torque preset.
B. Of course, precise value of torque will vary with aircraft weight and outside
conditions but the difference will really be minimum.
C. Don’t forget that Np modifies the torque for a given PL angle.
NP = 86/ 82% LEVEL FLIGHT
Approach
3%
Speed 180 160 140 120 Vapp
Gear Up Up Down Down Down
Flaps 0° 0° 15° 30° 30°
All Engine Torque 50 % 40 % 40 % 50 % 25 %
All Engine Pitch + 1° + 1° + 2° + 2° - 1°
Single Engine
Torque
90% 75% 75% 90% 50%
Single Engine
Pitch
+ 1° + 1° + 2° + 2° - 1°
4. For other profile than ILS and level flight, use the following equivalence:
± 3% Torque <=> ± 1 percent slope
or
± 5% Torque <=> 1 degree slope
or
± 5% Torque <=> ± 10 Kt of wind component
(to be able to maintain a constant ground descent gradient, the vertical speed has to
be adjusted and so the speed).
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2.2.7 DATA CARD
2.2.7.1 Take Off Data Card Filling
A. Task Sharing: CM performing cockpit preflight check / not performing the
walkaround prepares the Take off Data Card.
B. During the final cockpit preparation, CM1/2 while listening to the ATIS, or receiving
data from the ATC controller, writes down information on the takeoff data card.
C. Then, CM1/2 fills in the other information identified below by numbers.
D. When load and trim sheet is received from the dispatcher, CM2 completes items
identified below by letters, according to CM1 information.
LEGEND:
BEFORE LOAD AND TRIM SHEET
1) FLT N°
Write the flight number
2) FROM
Write the ICAO departure airport code
3) TO
Write the ICAO arrival airport code
4) DATE
Write the present date
5) ATIS
Write the ATIS data
6) RTO
Tick the box if takeoff is RTO (Reserve Take off Power)
7) ICING
Tick the box in case icing conditions prevail for takeoff
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8) W LIM
Write the lowest value of all limitation
9) OBJ TQ
Write the objective torque read in the QRH (page 4.11) according to the outside
air temperature and the pressure altitude.
10) RTO TQ
Write the reserve takeoff torque read in the QRH (page 4.12) according to the
outside air temperature and the pressure altitude
11) BLEEDS ON/ OFF
Put a tick in the box in case bleeds on/ off for takeoff
12) ACC
Write the acceleration altitude for one engine out.
The minimum figure has to be 500 feet above airport level.
13) SINGLE ENGINE PROCEDURE
Write the single engine procedure read on the FOS chart (at least the first turn)
14) HDG
Write runway in use for takeoff
AFTER LOAD AND TRIM SHEET PROCEEDING
A) TOW
Write the TOW read on the load and trim sheet and compare with
W LIM
B) V1
Write V1 read on the FOS if taking off on a limiting runway, or in the QRH,
according to the actual TOW, if the runway is NL.
C) VR
Write VR read on the FOS if taking off on a limiting runway, or in the QRH,
according to the actual TOW, if the runway is NL
D) V2
Write V2 read on the FOS if taking off on a limiting runway, or in the QRH,
according to the actual TOW, if the runway is NL.
E) FINAL TO (WB)
Write the value of Final take off speed read in the QRH according to the normal
(VmLB 0°) or icing conditions prevailing (VmLB 15°)
F) VmLB 0° (RB)
Write the value of VmLB0 in icing conditions read in the QRH.
G) CG% TRIM
Write the value of the trim setting according to the CG location in percentage of
MAC given on the load and trim sheet.
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2.2.7.2 Take Off Data Card Proceeding
A. Information proceeding from the takeoff data card permits crew members to
prepare the departure and takeoff briefings.
B. The card has to be read from up to down and from left to right by the PF (5
columns), and set when necessary (QNH, OBJ TQ, speed bugs, trim, altimeters
bugs): “are you ready to proceed?...”.
1) FLT N°
Announce the flight number and check the FDEP
2) FROM
Announce the ICAO departure airport code
3) TO
Announce the ICAO arrival airport code
4) DATE
Announce the present date
5) ATIS
Read the ATIS data and check:
- the possibility to take off according to present RVR/ Visibility and value read
on the Jeppesen chart
- the possibility to fly back to departure airport in case of engine failure. (if an
alternate airport is necessary, it must be indicated on the load and trim
sheet).
- wind limitations for takeoff and hotel mode use.
- set QNH on the 3 altimeters and cross-check the elevations read.
- temperature to determine if normal or icing conditions are prevailing.
6) RTO
If the box is ticked, RTO takeoff power will be utilized.
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7) ICING
If the box is ticked, remember icing conditions prevail.
8) W LIM
Announce W LIM
9) OBJ TQ
Announce the objective torque value and set the white bugs on the torque
gauges
10) RTO TQ
Announce the reserve takeoff torque value and check that amber bugs on the
torque gauges are facing the above-mentioned value
11) BLEEDS ON/ OFF
Announce if bleeds on/ off for takeoff
(All take offs are BLEEDS OFF)
12) TOW
Check that TOW is less or equal than your W LIM
13) V1
Set the yellow bug on both airspeed indicators according to this value and
cross-check
14) VR
Memorize the value (if V1 and VR are different, use the green bug for V1 and
the yellow bug for VR)
15) V2
Set the amber bug on both airspeed indicators according to this value and
cross-check
16) FINAL TO (WB)
Set white bug on both airspeed indicators according to this value and cross-
check.
17) VmLB 0° (RB) (Icing)
Set red bug on both airspeed indicators according to this value and cross-
check.
18) CG% TRIM
Set the pitch trim and check it remains inside the green arc
19) ACC
Announce the acceleration altitude for single engine during takeoff.
20) SINGLE ENGINE PROCEDURE
Confirm the single engine procedure according to weather conditions
21) HDG
Check the runway in use given on ATIS
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2.2.7.3 Landing Data Card Filling
A. The landing data card shall be prepared by the PNF prior to the arrival briefing.
B. It is done from up to down and form left to right.
1) FLT N°
Write the flight number
2) DESTINATION
Write the ICAO destination airport code
3) ALT
Write the destination airport elevation
4) ALTERNATE
Write the ICAO alternate airport code
5) ATIS
Write the ATIS data
6) ICING
Tick the box if icing conditions are prevailing at landing
7) W LIM
Write the limiting weight for landing
8) GA TQ
Write the value of GA TQ read in the QRH (page 4.13)
9) 1.1 VMCA
Write the value read in the QRH (page 4.64)
10) VGA
Write the value of VGA:
highest value between: - 1.1 VMCA, or
- VAPP no wind + 5 Kt
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11) LW
Write the calculated LDG weight and compare with W LIM
12) FLAPS
Write the flaps value
13) VAPP no wind
Write the value of VAPP no wind read in the QRH (on the final approach speed
line).
14) VAPP
Write the value of VAPP = VAPP no wind + wind factor.
Wind factor = the highest value between:
- 1/3 of reported headwind, or
- gust in full.
- Max. correction: 15Kt
15) VmLB (WB)
Write the value found in the QRH:- VmLB 0° in normal conditions
- VmLB 15° in icing conditions
Write the value found in the QRH:- VmLB 0° in icing conditions
17) ACC
Write the acceleration altitude for the go-around procedure.
The highest value between: -
- 1000 feet AGL, or
- the value specified on Jeppesen chart, or
- a specific computation
18) GO-AROUND PROCEDURE
Draw the first segment of the go-around procedure (first heading, first altitude,
first turn)
19) HDG
Write the runway in use on the destination airport.
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2.2.7.4 Landing Data Card Proceeding
A. The landing data card has to be discussed by the PF prior to the arrival briefing:
“Are you ready to proceed?...”
B. It is done from up to down and form left to right.
1) FLT N°
Announce the flight number
2) DESTINATION
Announce the ICAO destination airport code
3) ELEV
Announce the airport elevation and check if in agreement with aircraft landing
elevation setting.
4) ALTERNATE
Write the ICAO alternate airport code
5) ATIS
Read the ATIS data and check:
- visibility or RVR value to determine airport’s accessibility
- instrument approach in use
- wind limitations for landing
- QNH and set it on the standby altimeter
- temperature to determine if normal or icing conditions are prevailing
6) ICING
If the box is ticked, remember icing conditions prevail for landing
7) W LIM
Announce W LIM value
8) GA TQ
Announce the go-around torque value and set white bugs on torque gauges.
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9) 1.1 VMCA
Announce the value of 1.1 VMCA
10) VGA
Set yellow bugs on the airspeed indicators according to this value
11) LW
Check that LW is less or equal than W LIM
12) FLAPS
Announce flaps setting for landing
13) VAPP no wind
Announce the value of VAPP no wind
14) VAPP
Announce and memorize the value of VAPP
15) VmLB (WB)
Set white bugs on airspeed indicators according to this value and crosscheck
Set red bugs on airspeed indicators according to this value and crosscheck
17) ACC
Set white bugs on main altimeters according to this value
18) GO-AROUND PROCEDURE
Describe the first segment of the go-around procedure.
19) RWY
Announce runway to be used for landing
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2.2.8 BRIEFING
A. PF has to prepare all settings prior to briefing.
2.2.8.1 Departure Briefing
A. Status
1. Aircraft Status/technical situation/MEL,CDL
2. Weather conditions
3. Specific flight items
B. Start
1. Start Sequence
2. Hotel Mode utilization
3. Specific engine start items
C. Taxi/Push Back
1. Taxi out/Pushback description/direction
2. Particulars / Prop brake release prior to turn to avoid NAC OVHT
3. Runway in use and expected holding point
D. Runway
1. Limitations
2. Specifications
3. Bleeds OFF
4. Anti-icing use
E. SID
1. Take Off minima
2. Departure chart N° ___ & date ___
3. SID name
4. MSA
5. Flight path description (read routing first FL, climb restriction if applicable)
6. Radio navigation setting
a. Active frequency +associated course
b. Standby frequency (if necessary)
c. Standby frequency (if necessary)
d. RMI: VOR and/ or ADF
7. GNSS SID and distance versus paper flight plan distance (check speed and
altitude constraints)
F. LOADSHEET/AIRCRAFT LOADING
1. MAC TOW versus Pitch Trim
2. Check within limits (Green Band)
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2.2.8.2 Departure Clearance
A. When the clearance departure is received from ATC, you must check if it is in
compliance with the expected SID:
1. Is actual SID in compliance with that prepared on classic RADIONAV/GNSS?
2. Is altitude clearance in compliance with MSA/ SID climb instruction?
3. Set squawk code and FID
B. If clearance is amended, reorganize and describe new radio-navigation setting and
limitations
C. If clearance is not amended, PF announces: “no change”.
D. If the departure clearance given is “vectors on departure” or “direct _______
waypoint”, brief and set on classic RADIONAV/GNSS the most relevant SID. This
will allow a review of possible expected constraints on departure.
E. Departure alternates if required.
2.2.8.3 Take Off Briefing
A. “Takeoff RWY _____, weight _____, V1_____.
B. If failure before _____ kt, I (you) stop the aircraft.
C. If failure at or after _____ kt, we continue HDG _____, acceleration altitude is
_____, MSA is _____”
D. If there is an engine out flight path, it has to be briefed and derived from the runway
specific FOS chart.
2.2.8.4 Arrival Briefing
A. Top of decent (TOD)
1. Expressed in distance (time for information) and MSA/MVA.
B. Particularities
1. Icing or normal conditions
2. NOTAM
3. Airport equipment failure
C. Alternate & holding time
1. Alternate airport(s) and Holding time before diversion to alternate.
D. Weather at destination
1. Reported Visibility/ RVR compared to minima: airport accessible or
inaccessible and icing or normal conditions
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E. Approach procedure
1. Approach chart N° ___ & date ___
2. Type of approach
3. MSA according to the arrival sector
4. Flight path and description
5. Descend interception
a. Altitude
b. Distance
c. Stabilization point
6. Minima
7. Go-around procedure
F. Radio-navigation setting
1. Final approach
2. GNSS: STAR described (if equipped)
G. ALL required radio navigation and GNSS setting must be completed prior to the
approach briefing
2.2.9 NAVIGATION
2.2.9.1 Classic
2.2.9.2 B-RNAV
2.2.9.3 P-RNAV
2.2.10 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
A. PNF is responsible for radio-communications
B. Radio-communication could be transferred to PF (if available), on PNF request:
C. Listen before transmitting, write down new frequency assigned. Do not transmit immediately
after switching to a new frequency.
D. VHF COMM standard setting:
VHF 1 VHF 2
ACTIVE ATC Frequency ATIS/ 121.5 MHz (cruise)
STBY Next ATC Frequency OPS Frequency
E. Audio control panel policy:
1. Headset not used:
a. VHF 1 key depressed, volume adjusted.
b. VHF 2 volume adjusted on request.
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c. LOUDSPEAKER knob: 3 o’clock.
d. INT/ RAD switch in neutral position.
e. Handmike used to transmit
f. If INT key depressed, adjust INT volume: interphone function enabled (flight
attendant or mechanic)
2. Headset used:
a. VHF 1 key depressed, volume adjusted.
b. VHF 2 volume adjusted on request.
c. LOUDSPEAKER knob: minimum.
d. INT/ RAD switch in INT position.
e. Boomset used: to transmit, press PTT on control wheel or select INT/ RAD switch on
RAD position
f. INT key has to remain in up position
2.2.11 AIRCRAFT LIGHTS
NAV  Airplane electrically supplied
WINGS  Engines running up to 10,000 ft.
 Engine running in hotel mode
 Used for inspection of related area and they are to be
switched OFF once the requirement is over
BEACON  Propeller rotating
 During pushback
TAXI & T/O  To be selected ON when cleared to taxi
 On FINAL APPROACH after receiving landing clearance.
LAND  To be selected ON when entering active runway (lining up)
or descending through 10,000 ft and;
 To be selected OFF vacating runway or climbing through
10,000 ft
STROBES  To be selected ON while entering (lining up) or crossing
active runway and;
 To be selected OFF after vacating active runway.
LOGO  ON whenever aircraft is powered at night below 10,000ft
Note: Use of landing, taxi and strobe lights could be disconcerting or actually hamper visibility
during rain or in fog. CM1 to use discretion and select OFF if need arises.
2.2.12 CABIN SIGNS
A. NO SMOKING sign is “ON” at all times.
B. SEAT BELTS sign shall be kept “ON” for all ground operations, taxiing and take off to
10,000ft.and descending below 10,000 ft. Seat belt sign “off” while refueling
C. The Pilot-in-Command has the discretion to switch “ON” the Fasten Seat Belt sign at any time
during the flight, in the interest of flight safety.
D. The Pilot-in-Command may leave the seatbelt sign “ON” throughout the duration of the flight
during short sectors (CEB-TAC-CEB, CEB-BCD-CEB, CEB-DGT-CEB) or flights through
heavy turbulence/WX.
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2.2.13 COMPANY DOCUMENTS
2.2.13.1 SOPs / Reminders
1. Log/Check in properly on your flight duty days on the check in sheet provided at
OCC.
2. Pilots on IOE/RQ should present their grade slips/IOE forms to their TRIs for
proper review/documentation prior to flight assignment.
3. Properly log aircraft discrepancies on the Maintenance Portion of the Aircraft
Tech Log
4. Properly complete the Aircraft Tech Log prior to terminating your flight. Write up all
delays with respective delay codes and remarks for further clarification. Determine
if delays require a separate Journey Report.
5. Completion of the Aircraft Tech Log is normally the duty of the First Officer but is
the responsibility of the Captain. All information entered should be COMPLETE and
ACCURATE
6. Flight Deck Crew should log only one “snag” per maintenance entry/sequence
number on the Aircraft Tech Log. Multiple “snags” on one sequence is not proper
and will cause difficulty in reckoning required maintenance action and rectification
interval.
7. Return aircraft charts/documentation to their proper place/sequence after use.
Advice the turn-around crew if certain charts are to be left out for their convenience
( example: RPLL/RPVM Approach Charts).
8. For ATR Flight Deck Crew operating out of Mactan, Cebu; to avoid late transmittal
of ATR AFL/Techlogs to OCC-Manila Flight Dispatch, Pilots are reminded to drop
by our remote flight dispatch office in Cebu station after flight duty. The Flight
Dispatcher / Station Officer will photocopy and send the AFL/Techlog to OCC-
Manila within the day. With this, we achieve an up-to-date daily operational
summary thru ARMS and fuel reports made by our Fuel Analysts. Include remarks
such as Route Qualification, IOE, License Check, etc. on the AFL/Techlog.
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2.2.13.2 Techlog
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2.2.13.3 Techlog Procedure
LOCATION
NO.
BLOCK ENTRY
DESCRIPTION
INSTRUCTION
ADDITIONAL
INSTRUCTION
1 AIRCRAFT TYPE
For ATR write "ATR 72500". For
Airbus Family write "A320" or
"A319".
2
AIRCRAFT
REGISTRY
Write "RP-CXXXX" (followed by the
4digit registry) e.g "RP-C7250"
3 DATE Write by number
4 TIME REFERENCE Check box if UTC or LCL
5 WEIGHTS
Check box if LBS (pounds) or KGS
(kilos)
6 FLT NO Flight number e.g "891"
For ferry flight
write the 4 digit
RP registry e.g
"7250"
7 DEP STN
Write Departure Station code e.g.
"MNL"
8 ETD Write Estimated Time of Departure
9 BDG CLR Write Time of Boarding Clearance
10 DR CLSD Write Time of Doors Closed
11 PUSHBK Write Time of Push Back
12 OFF BLK Write Time of Aircraft off block
13 OFF GRND Write Time of Aircraft off ground
14 ARR STN
Write Arrival Station code e.g
"MPH"
15 ETA Write Estimated Time of Arrival
16 ON GRND Write Time of Aircraft on ground
17 ON BLK Write Time of Aircraft on block
18 TOTAL TIMES
Time entries to be filled up by the
flight crew
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19 GROUND TIME
Time entries to be filled up by the
flight crew
20
FUEL MONITOR
PERFORMANCE
Entries to be filled up by the flight
crew
21 DELAYS
Delay codes indicated at the back
cover of the tech log as reference
22 REMARKS
Delay remark entries be filled up on
the line corresponding with the trip
(A,B,C,D,E,F)
23 TAKEOFF WEIGHT
crew
24 APU/HMODE
crew
Encircle APU if
Airbus aircraft or
HMODE if ATR
aircraft.
25 CREW ON BOARD
crew
26
INSTRUMENT
READING
Additional data for cases of
discrepancy on aircraft readings.
crew.
Encircle the trip
(A,B,C,D,E,F)
when the reading
was taken.
27 REMARKS
Additional remarks, entries to be
filled up by the flight crew.
Can be use for
additional
instruction from
the flight crew.
28 COMPLAINT
Aircraft remarks to be filled either
pilots or maintenance crew.
Check PIREP box
if reported by pilot
or MAREP box if
reported by
maintenance.
Encircle the trip
(A,B,C,D,E,F)
when the remark
was taken.
29 R/I DETAILS
To be filled up for removal and
installation of component in the
aircraft.
30 ACTION
Corrective action done to rectify the
remark in the complaint
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31 MEL REF NO/CAT The reference Mel and Category
For aircraft
dispatched as per
MEL, the yellow
copy to be cut and
inserted in the
plastic holder
located at the front
of the techlog.
This cutted portion
can be removed
when MEL is
cleared.
32 MAINT RELEASE
To be filled up by the maintenance
crew. For the aircraft registry (A/C
Reg) use the 4 digit e.g "7250"
dropping the RP-C case. Specify
what type of check to be performed
in the aircraft e.g "daily chk".
Check NO box if
dispatched with no
RVSM, RNP and
CAT II.
NOTE: For unused portions on flight log
2.2.13.4 Techlog Distribution Procedure
A. White copy always stays in the techlog book
B. Flight crew to tear only the blue copy and the yellow copy (flight log portion) and to
placed them in the OCC AFL drop box
C. ARMs will use the blue copy to update the system, yellow copy (flight log portion)
for Flight Ops reference
D. Maintenance will use the yellow copy (maintenance log portion) for reference
E. For MEL raised, the MEL yellow copy portion to be teared and inserted by
maintenance in the MEL plastic insertion cover as quick reference
F. For MEL raised in the outstation, a photo copy of the MEL will be use as reference
for the outstation
G. For techlogs already consumed this will be retrieved and replenish by LMEs during
nightstop and turn-over to Reliability Section
H. Reliability Section will check techlog for discrepancies. After checking, the techlog
will be forwarded to Tech Records Section for safe keeping
I. Distribution of the techlog to be monitored by the Reliability Section –QA.
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3.1.1 Flight Preparation Procedure
3.2 Normal Procedures and FD Flows
3.2.1 Long and Short Transit
3.2.2 Internal Inspection
3.2.3 External Inspection
3.2.4 Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
3.2.5 Final Cockpit Preparation
3.2.6 Before Propeller Rotation
3.2.7 Before Taxi
3.2.8 Taxi
3.2.9 Before Takeoff
3.2.10 Takeoff
3.2.11 Climb Sequence
3.2.12 After Takeoff
3.2.13 10,000 Ft Climb Performance
3.2.14 Cruise
3.2.15 Before Descent
3.2.16 Decent and 10,000 Ft Approach Procedure
3.2.17 Before Landing
3.2.17.1 Precision Approach (ILS)
3.2.17.2 Non-Precision Approach
3.2.17.3 Visual Approach
3.2.18 Circle to Land
3.2.19 Visual Flight Pattern
3.2.20 Landing
3.2.20.1 Stabilization Policy
3.2.20.2 Reverse Policy
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3.2.21 Go-Around
3.2.22 After Landing
3.2.23 Parking
3.2.24 Leaving the Aircraft
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3.1.1 FLIGHT PREPARATION PROCEDURE
A. Captain’s Runways :
1. All take-offs/departures and approaches/landings to these airports are to be performed
only by QUALIFIED Captains.
2. The following airports are designated as CAPTAIN’S RUNWAYS:
a. Busuanga
b. Caticlan
c. Calbayog
d. Catarman
e. Cauayan
f. Jolo
g. Marinduque
h. Naga
i. Pagadian
j. Surigao
k. Siargao
l. Tandag
m. Tawi-Tawi/Sanga-Sanga
n. Tablas
B. Cabin Crew Briefing At Mactan Airport: ATR Flight Deck Crew are to conduct their Cabin
Crew briefing at the Cabin Crew office adjacent Mactan Airport Gate 5. This is due to space
constraints at our Cebu Station Flight Dispatch / Airport Office.
C. Crew members must check in at OCC/Flight dispatch one hour and fifteen minutes prior to
the scheduled time of departure.
D. Crew members have to check the following items:
1. Aircraft condition (if known, otherwise it will be discussed when joining the aircraft on the
stand)
2. NOTAM’s
3. Weather briefing
4. Airport infrastructure (at destination)
5. Particularities
6. Flight planning
7. Fuel planning
8. Flight presentation
9. Flight attendant briefing
E. In the absence of a DC GPU, FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY Pre-Flight Checks may be
performed using Hotel Mode IF CONDITIONS PERMIT.
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3.2.1 LONG AND SHORT TRANSIT
A. It is the Captain’s responsibility to determine whether to perform long or short transit
regarding the criteria described hereafter:
B. Short or long transit determination:
1. Long Transit
a. The flight crew must perform :
b. Internal inspection
c. External inspection
d. Preliminary cockpit preparation
e. Final cockpit preparation
2. Short Transit
a. The flight crew must perform
b. External inspection
c. Preliminary cockpit preparation (only items preceded by a T)
d. Final cockpit preparation
3.2.2 INTERNAL INSPECTION
A. Air conditioning Recirculation Fans should be selected “OFF” prior to connection of
external ground air conditioning.
B. This procedure will be performed prior to powering the aircraft, either by maintenance or
CM2, as appropriate completion ensures there will be no damage to aircraft and danger to
personnel when powering up the systems.
C. The following procedures are based on operations with GPU available
CARGO DOOR CONTROL PANEL COVER ….. ….. closed
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ………………………… check
GEAR PINS …………………………………….……… on board
DOCUMENTATION …………………………………… on board
C/B ……………………………………………..……….. check
WIPERS ………………………………………………… off
STBY HORIZON ERECTION KNOB …………………pull and maintained
BATTERY …………………………….………………….on
MFC ………………………………………………………check
STBY HORIZON ERECTION KNOB …………………released
BEACON, NAV, LOGO, WING ………………………..on
VHF 1 …………………………………………………….on
BRAKE HANDLE ……………………………………… parking
PL 1 and 2 ……………………………………………… gi
GUST LOCK …………………………………………….on
CL 1 and 2 ……………………………………………….fuel s/o
FLAPS LEVER ………………………………………….check
EEC 1 and 2 ……………………………………………. check
LANDING GEAR LEVER ………………………………down
DC EXT POWER P/B …………………………………. depressed
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NO SMOKING/ SEAT BELTS ……….……………….. on
EMER EXIT LIGHTS ………………………………….. arm
FUEL PUMPS …………………………………………. on for 2 seconds then off
AIR PANEL …………………………………………….. white lights extinguished
OVBD VALVE …………………………………………. auto
HYD AUX PUMP P/B …………………………………. depressed
D. Should no GPU be available, refer to additional procedures, Sub-Chapter 4.4, Hotel Mode.
3.2.3 EXTERNAL INSPECTION
A. During this inspection, the PNF must perform and check the following:
1. Cabin inspection (safety device, emergency exit, holds, smoke detector, door)
2. Overall condition of the aircraft
3. Visible components
4. Flight equipment
5. Aircraft clear of frost, ice, and snow
6. Memorization of surface position to compare with command levers position
7. Check hydraulic or fuel leaks (especially puddles on the ground)
8. State of the tires, brakes and shock absorbers
9. Access doors closed and latched
10. Upon completion of inspection, PNF returns to the cockpit
B. Before the first flight of the day / crew change, it is mandatory to perform EXTERIOR
INSPECTION following the steps in the FCOM (Vol.2, Normal procedures, 2.03.05.). On
transit stops CM1 shall ensure that an external inspection is performed.
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C. Usually performed by CM1 (or CM2 at CAPTAIN discretion), while other CM carries out
internal checks. Exterior inspection includes a check for obvious wear/ damage, especially of
following components:
1. Airframe
2. Propellers,
3. Engine in/outlets,
4. Main gear wheels, brakes and tires.
5. Tail bumper condition
D. A further task of this inspection is to provide a general overview of the condition and position
of the A/C before it is moved. The inspection should include technical/operational aspects
such as:
1. FOD danger at parking position
2. Obstructions within initial taxi area,
3. Progress of A/C servicing.
E. Finding of any leakage of A/C fluids should be reported to maintenance before the flight is
conducted. Particularly check toilet service panel and surrounding area for evidence of
leakage.
3.2.4 PRELIMINARY COCKPIT PREPARATION
A. The main approach is to extinguish all white lights, to test all systems and to prepare the
cockpit for flight.
B. As soon as you have an avail light for DC GPU, check the voltage on the left maintenance
panel. Then depressed in the GPU push-button, to do the preliminary cockpit preparation.
C. If external power is not available/ weak external Battery cart, Start in Hotel mode prior to
preliminary cockpit preparation, follow the chapter before taxi (refer to FCOM (2.03.06)
procedure for additional information)
D. With GPU available, Hotel Mode should only be started after the Preliminary Cockpit
Preparation has been done.
E. Recirc Fans “OFF” if ground air-conditioning to be used.
F. Weather Radar: ATR Pilots are reminded to set the aircraft weather radar to STBY on
ground. This is part of CM2 “Preliminary Cockpit Preparation” and “After Landing
Procedure/After Landing Checklist”
G. Radiation from aircraft weather radar poses a safety hazard to personnel and ground
equipment. Although the ATR weather radar system has a safety feature that prevents it from
being active on ground in WX mode, it is always safe practice to select it to STBY mode in
case this feature malfunctions.
H. ATC Recommendation: In case of dual installation (e.g. transponder, ignition, ADC switch), to
confirm the serviceability of both systems, standard procedure will be to select system 1 on
odd dates and system 2 on even dates.
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