STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)

Pilot-in-command’s authority

Use of automation Approach briefing (generally done prior to

The AOC holder’s automation philosophy beginning of
Specific guidance in selection of appropriate descent )
levels of automation Flight deck access
Autopilot/flight director mode control inputs On ground/in flight
Flight management systems inputs Jumpseat/observer seat
Access signals, keys
Checklist philosophy:
Policies and procedures - (Who calls for; Flight deck discipline
who reads; who does) Sterile cockpit
Checklist interruptions Maintaining outside vigilance
Checklist ambiguity Monitoring/Cross checking
Checklist couplings Transfer of control
Checklist training Additional duties
Format and terminology Flight kits
Headsets/speakers
Type of checklist Boom mikes/handsets
Challenge-Do-Verify Maps/approach charts
Do-Verify Meals
Walk-arounds
Altitude awareness
Checklists Altimeter settings
 Safety check - power on Transition level
 Originating/receiving Callouts (verification of)
 Before start Minimum safe altitudes (MSA)
 After start Temperature corrections
 Before taxi Monitoring during last 1000 feet altitude change
 Before take-off
Take-off
 After take-off
PF and /PM duties and responsibilities
 Climb check
Briefing, IFR/VFR
 Cruise check Reduced power procedures
 Before landing Tailwind, runway clutter
 Landing Intersections/land and hold short procedures
 After landing (LAHSO)
 Parking and securing
 Emergency procedures Maintenance procedures
 Non-normal/abnormal Procedures Logbooks/previous write-ups
Open write-ups
Report times Notification to maintenance of write-ups
 Check in/show up Minimum equipment list (MEL)
 On flight deck Where it is accessible
 Checklist accomplishment Configuration Deviation List (CDL)
Crew coordination in ground de-icing
Communications
 Who handles radios Flight plans/dispatch procedures
 Primary language used with ATC and Flight rules
On the Flight deck. Airport considerations
 Keeping both pilots in the loop Fuel loads
 Company radio procedures Weather package
Runway analysis
 Flight deck/cabin signals
 Cabin/flight deck signals
Cargo loading
Responsible for loading
Briefings Security cargo
CFIT risk considerations Weight & Balance form
Special airport qualifications Hazardous materials
Temperature corrections Cargo Loading
Before take off Fuel Order
Descent/approach/missed approach
  Escape manoeuvre
 TCAS

Pushback/ towforward Windshear

Taxiing  Avoidance of likely encounters
All engines running  Recognition
Less than all engines running  Recovery / escape manoeuvre
On ice or snow or heavy rain
Low visibility Approach philosophy
Prevention of runway incursion  Monitoring during approaches
Crew resource management (CRM)
 Precision approaches preferred
Crew briefings : Flight crew; Cabin Crew
 Stabilised approach and limits
 Use of navigation aids
Flap settings  Flight management system (FMS) /autopilot
Normal use and when to discontinue use
Non-standard and reason  Approach gates
Crosswind  Use of radio altimeter
Close-in turns  Individual approach type
 All types, including engine-out
Climb Go-around: Plan to go around; change plan to
Speeds land when visual
Configuration
Compliance with climb gradient required in For each type of approach Profile
departure  Aircraft configuration for conditions:
procedure  Visual approach
Appropriate cold temperature corrections  Low Visibility
 Contaminated runway
Cruise altitude selection  Flap/gear extension
 Auto spoiler and auto brake procedures -
Speeds/weights Actions and Callouts.
Go-around/missed approach
Position reports/ pilot weather reports  When stabilised approach gates are missed
ATC - including pilot report of hazards such as  Procedure – Actions and callouts
icing,  Clean-up profile
thunderstorms and turbulence, windshear,
presence of Landing
bird hazard, volcanic ash  Actions and callouts during landing
Company reports  Crosswind
 Rejected Landing
Holding procedures
 Actions and Callouts during rollout
Procedures for diversion to alternate
 Transfer of control after first officer landing
Descents
 Planning and discussing prior to beginning of
descent point
 Risk assessment and briefing
 Use of speed brakes
 Flaps/gear extension
 Icing considerations
 Convective activity
 Ground proximity warning system (GPWS
and TAWs)
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1. General Subjects 4.
Abbreviations and Acronyms 5. Normal Flight Procedures - Cruise
Definitions Cruise Check
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Engine Management
Units of Measure Periodic Checks
Checks, Checklists, and Drills Navigation
Aircraft Control FMS/GPS/INS/RNAV Procedures
Crew Coordination Holding Procedures – En Route
Communication
Standard Calls – General 6. Normal Flight Procedures - Arrival
Standard Calls – Altitude Standard Call-Outs
Barometric Altimeter Setting Procedures Descent Check
Altitude Alert Approach Briefing
Radio Altimeter Procedures Passenger Briefing
Flight Guidance Systems and Navigation Descent Procedures
Systems
Holding/Shuttle Procedures – Arrival
Traffic Alert and Airborne Collision Avoidance
In-Range Check
Systems
Downwind Check
Before Landing Check
2. Preflight Subjects
Final Landing Check
Reporting for Duty Approach Procedures – General
Flight Planning Instrument Approach Procedures –
Weight and Balance Control Initial/Intermediate
Crew Briefing Instrument Approach Procedures
Pre-Flight Inspections and Checks Intermediate/Final
Aircraft Icing Operations – Before Engine Start Circling Procedures
FMS/GPS/INS/RNAV Initialization and Contact/Visual Approach Procedures, VFR
Programming Patterns
Auxiliary Power Unit Missed Approach
Apron Safety and Embarking/Disembarking Landing Procedures
Passengers After Landing Procedures, After Landing Check
Fuelling With Passengers Onboard, Embarking Shutdown Procedures, Shutdown Check
or Disembarking
Passengers – Seating Location Restrictions and 7. Post-Flight Procedures
Briefing
Apron Safety and Embarking/Disembarking
Emergency Procedures Review
Passengers
Before Start Check
Fuelling With Passengers Onboard, Embarking
Air Traffic Control Clearance
or Disembarking
Repositioning using Aircraft Engines
Repositioning using Aircraft Engines
Auxiliary Power Unit
3. Normal Flight Procedures - Departure
Servicing
Engine Start Elementary Work
Before Taxi Post-Flight Duties
Navigation Aids – Set-up for Departure
Taxi Check and Procedures 8. Abnormal & Emergency Procedures
Aircraft Icing Operations – Taxi
General Policies
Run-up, Functional Checks, Systems Checks
Handling of Abnormal and Emergency
Take-off Briefing Procedures
Before Take-off Check Checks, Checklists, and Drills
Take-off Procedure Emergency Landing
After Take-off Check Engine Failure/Fire – During Take-Off, After V1
Climb Procedures Engine Failure/Fire – In Flight
Holding/Shuttle Procedures Departure/Climb Engine Shutdown (In Flight)
Engine Hot Start, Failed Start, Clearing
Procedure 9. Safety Operating Practices
Propeller Overspeed Restrictions for Specified Operations
Fuel Pressure #1 or #2 Engine Flight and Duty Limitations
Engine Hydraulic Pump
Alternate Landing Gear Extension – Hand Pump 10. Condensed Checklists
Unsafe Landing Gear Down Indication
Normal checklists
DC Generator
Abnormal (or Non-Normal) checklists
No Flap Landing
Emergency checklists
Airframe De-ice Failure
Airframe Fire
11. Flight Profiles & Descriptions
Fuselage Fire/Smoke
Normal Take-off
Rapid Decompression
Visual Approach and Landing
Ditching
Touch & Go Landing
Forced Landing
Precision Instrument Approach
Abort/Rejected Take Off
Non Precision Instrument Approach
Evacuation
Reject Take-off
Fire/Smoke on the Ground
Engine Failure On Take-Off
Abnormal Take-off
Single Engine Visual Approach and Landing
Stall Recovery
Single Engine Precision Approach
Pilot Incapacitation
Single Engine Non-Precision Approach
Bomb Threat and Hijacking
Circling Approach
Post Evacuation Actions
Rejected Landing
Wind Shear