Route to command

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The circuit breaker panel located behind the Capt. seat is referred to as:

The P-18 Panel

The P-12 Panel

The P-3 Panel

The P-6 Panel

What should the F/O call, prior to taxi?

‘Clear right’

Nothing

‘Ground equipment clear right’

‘Clear’

The standard call in the event of a ‘Passenger Evacuation’ is

“This is an Emergency. Evacuate the aircraft using all available exits’’. This call is to be repeated once

‘‘This is your Captain speaking, evacuate the aircraft using right /left emergency exits only’’. This call is to be repeated once

‘‘This is an Emergency. Evacuate the aircraft using right/left emergency exits only’’. This call is to be repeated once

‘‘This is your Captain speaking, evacuate the aircraft using all available exits’’. This call is to be repeated once

Which of the following is true regarding the ‘Emergency Escape Rope’?

There is no requirement to check the ‘Emergency Escape Rope’

The ‘Emergency Escape Rope’ should be checked for your station only

The ‘Emergency Escape Rope is present. There is no need to check it is actually attached to the flight deck

The ‘Emergency Escape Ropes’ (both) are attached to the flight deck

After de-icing with a Type IV fluid, if the Holdover Time expires, what should one do?

Taxi back and apply another coat of Type IV, no inspection is needed.

Hold Over Time is only advisory, there is no need to de-ice again.

Carry out a pre-takeoff contamination check.

Taxi back and ask for backpack de-icing.

During Taxi in and Taxi out...

The First Officer must make all PA’s to passengers.

The Captain must make all PA’s to passengers.

Only essential Safety PA’s are permitted. However, if delays to departure are experienced the Captain may inform the passengers once the parking brake is set.

PA’s are not permitted.

Where is the stab trim setting visible during the taxi when using the OPT Weight and Balance?

Written on paper at the side for reference

FMC Takeoff Page

It should be noted from memory

Written on LID next to CALLSIGN

The company approved minimum RVR for a CAT I approach is?

800/550/550

550/550/550

550/125/75

300/125/125

Which of the following callouts is correct for a CAT II/IIIA autoland?

F/O, ‘___radio, flare armed’

Captain, ‘Passing ___radio’

F/O: ‘Passing ___radio, flare armed’

Captain, ‘Passing ___feet, flare armed’

Visual Approaches are

Required to be manually flown

Considered Non Precision Approaches and therefore require a Double Briefing. The ‘Ten Mile Rule’ (Flaps 1) also applies.

Required to be fully stabilised at 1,000 AAL

Required to be flown by the Captain only

The standard callout at V1 when taking off on a wet runway is?

V1 Wet

WET V1

Continue

The NAV lights should be ON:

Whenever AC power is connected to the airplane busses

Before crossing an active runway, thereafter turned off

30 mins before sunset to 30 mins after sunrise

Only during darkness

Which ‘ENGINE START IGN’ selection should be made for engine start?

Position right when operating through a manned maintenance base for the first flight of the day and alternate thereafter

Position left for operating through a manned maintenance base

Position ‘both’ only for all flights

Position right for every start at a manned Ryanair base

Who gives the ‘Cabin Crew seats for landing’ call?

PF, normally around 6nm from touchdown

Nobody

Captain

PM, normally around 6nm from touchdown

Which statement is true regarding the Loadsheet?

The MLW and RTOW should reflect your regulated (structural or performance limited) weight

The MTOW shall always be the RTOW for the runway of departure

The MTOW is always 71990

The MLW and MTOW are always 65317 and 66990 respectively

Which of the following is correct regarding a Special EOSID?

Always Bug Up upon passing the MSA

Special EOSID's do not have speed restrictions

You should always bug up at MFRA on all Special EOSID's

If there is a speed restriction for the first turn then you should delay bug up until the turn is completed.

Who enters the Zero-fuel weight into the FMC during the Final CDU Preflight?

The Captain

The FO

The PF

The PM

When does a Ryanair flight declare a fuel “Mayday”?

When the calculated fuel on arrival will be less than final reserve & alternate

Only on a diversion to an alternate field

When the calculated fuel on the arrival will be less than final reserve

Ryanair never declares a “Mayday” for fuel emergencies

Which of the following statements is true regarding a Rejected T/O?

The CPT will stop the aircraft, set the parking brake. The FO will select flaps 40 and wait instructions from the Capt.

The CPT will stop the aircraft, set the parking brake. The FO will inform ATC of the RTO.

The CPT will stop the aircraft, set the parking brake. The FO will select flaps 40 and inform ATC of the RTO.

The CPT will stop the aircraft, set the parking brake and inform ATC of the RTO. The FO will select flaps 40.

What is the maximum ground speed whilst taxiing on a contaminated taxiway?

10 knots in a straight line and 5 knots around corners

15 knots in a straight line and 10 knots around corners

What effect on CATIIIA (CAT3A) landing minima does failed or downgraded equipment, causing the lack of Midpoint or Stop End RVR (Part A, Chapter 8)?

The minimum TDZ RVR must increase by a factor of 10% prior to starting the approach

Landing in DAY conditions only

Is not permitted for LVO landings

No effect

The Cabin Crew must be advised of refuelling when passengers are?

There is no requirement to advice the Cabin Crew

Embarking only

Embarking, disembarking or on board

Embarking or disembarking only

What is the earliest point at which the Autopilot may be engaged on NADP2 departure?

After the ‘Flaps Up, No Lt’ call

800 ft as the thrust mode annunciates ARM

1,000 ft AAL

158 ft Minimum Use Height

Wing anti-ice shall be used:

Always when icing conditions exists

On the ground only when slush or standing water is present

Always on the ground when icing conditions exists unless the aircraft is or will be anti-iced using type II or type IV fluid

Always when de/anti-icing fluid has been applied to the aircraft

What is meant by 'fail passive' automatic landing system?

In the event of a failure, autopilot disengagement causes no significant deviation of trim, flight path or attitude

If a pilot becomes incapacitated the approach can be continued

If the ILS fails, you can use GPS to remain on the profile

In the event of autopilot failure, the operation may be continued utilizing the remainder of the system

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