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When starting the engines during cold weather operations, which of the following is not true?

If the engine has been cold-soaked for one or more hours at ambient temperatures less than -40 C, you must contact maintenance.

All of the above statements are correct

Several minutes may be needed for oil pressure to reach the normal operating range. During this period, oil pressure may go above the normal range and the OIL FILTER BYPASS light may illuminate. Operate the engine at idle thrust until oil pressure returns to the normal range.

If the ambient temperature is below -35 C, you must idle the engine for 2 minutes before changing thrust lever position.

Who completes the Light Test pre-flight?

Engineer

The Captain

The Autobrake performance is designed to:

To only use the amount of wheel braking required to achieve the selected deceleration rate

Apply auto brakes passing through 80kts

The use of autobrake is prohibited with a crosswind exceeding 15 knots

Stop the aircraft in the shortest distance

During the climb above FL100 and after the 'Altimeters' call, the PF will call for the '10 checks' which will be actioned by the PM. These will be said out loud in an unobtrusive manner in the following flow:

Lights - Press and Air Cond - Seatbelts - Recall

Lights - APU - Press and Air Cond - Seatbelts - Recall

Fuel - Lights - APU - Press and Air Cond - Seatbelts - Recall

Fuel - Lights - APU - Press and Air Cond – Seatbelts

The correct point to select Landing Gear Down and Flap 15 on a VS NPA is?

IMC: 6nm prior to RWxx

5nm prior to RWxx

VMC: 4nm prior to RWxx

VMC: 6nm prior to RWxx

The ‘FLT ALT’ Selector on the pressurisation panel is set to

Whatever you think is a good level

To the level that will give the highest TAS

To the filed level or lower if performance limited or ATC level capped

To the level closest to the Optimum recommended level as given by the FMC

When do we have to adjust all published altitudes using the Altimeter Cold Temperature Corrections chart on the Winter Ops checklist?

Only when the temperature if below -10c or the minimum listed on the approach chart if lower

Never as the altimeters are corrected for low temperature already

Only if using the standby altimeter

Below corrected MSA when the surface temperature is at or below 0 degrees Celsius.

During the exterior inspection the PM will:

Include a visual inspection of both Cargo Holds. Leave hold doors open after inspection.

Include a visual inspection of both Cargo Holds only if doors are opened.

Include a visual inspection of both Cargo Holds. Close hold doors after inspection.

Not check the cargo holds as it’s not a part of exterior inspection.

How is the instrument crosscheck performed during the pre-flight procedure?

The PF calls Time (UTC), QNH, Altimeter, MFRA, FD and standby instruments. PM follows silently

PF reads and PM responds check to Time (UTC), QNH, Altimeter, MFRA, FD and standby instruments

The PM calls Time (UTC), QNH, Altimeter, MFRA, FD and standby instruments. PF follows silently

The PF reads Time (UTC), QNH, Altimeter, MFRA, FD, Nav Aid-Idents and standby instruments

The correct FMC sequence when briefing a SID is:

INIT/REF, RTE PAGE 1 and 2, LEGS

None of the above

RTE PAGE 1 and 2, INIT/REF, LEGS

RTE PAGE 1 and 2 only

The earliest point that flap retraction from F15 to F5 may be commenced on a two engine Missed Approach is?

800ft

1000ft

1500ft

400ft

When an airplane is anti-iced and a longer holdover time is needed, the crew should consider:

Using 100% hot water for the second step

Using a less diluted Type II or Type IV fluid

Using Type I fluid instead of a Type II or a Type IV

Backpack de-icing

The minimum OIL QTY for dispatch is?

13 QTS

15 LITRES

14 QTS

12 LITRES

Which of the following statements is true regarding the IRS alignment?

A full realignment is only required after a flight time of 2 hours or greater.

A full alignment is required on each turnaround.

A full alignment is only required for the first flight of each duty period.

Fast realignments are not permitted except in extreme wind conditions.

Who checks the “Takeoff CONFIG” warning and when?

The PM during Preliminary Flight Deck Procedure

The First Officer ONLY

The PF during Preliminary Flight Deck Procedure

The Captain ONLY

During Taxi in and Taxi out...

The First Officer 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.

The Captain must make all PA’s to passengers.

When are the Start Levers moved to the idle detent during the engine start procedure?

When N2 reaches 25% (only requirement)

When N2 reaches 20% (only requirement)

When N1 rotation is observed and N2 reaches 20%

When N1 rotation is observed and N2 reaches 25% (or max motoring)

Unless stated, the lowest turning altitude on departure is?

60 ft AAL

400 ft AAL

50 ft AAL

1000 ft AAL

The rudder trim function is checked during?

All first flight of the day for each operating crew

On all flights

Not required unless ETOPS sector

On first flights of the day only

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

Continue

V1 Wet

WET V1

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

Position ‘both’ only for all flights

Position right for every start at a manned Ryanair base

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

A NPA using VNAV must be stabilised by:

1000 feet in VMC conditions

1000 feet in IMC conditions, 500 feet in VMC

500 feet

FAF

The Ryanair policy is to use ‘Maximum Assumed Temperature Reduction’ Take-off thrust?

Wherever permitted by OPT or SOP’s

Only when necessary for noise abatement profiles

Always

Except when there is an Emergency Turn for the runway

If a normal Bleeds ON takeoff is planned,

it should be mentioned in the takeoff brief.

it should be written on the OFP.

it needs to be mentioned only on first flight of the day.

it does NOT need to be mentioned in the takeoff brief.

The minimum flap retraction altitude (MFRA) is:

Found on the respective runway RTOW plate or OPT data

1500ft AGL

3000ft AGL

1000ft AGL

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