Brunei DCA CPL(A) Performance case studies
Brunei DCA CPL(A) Performance · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Performance paper is one of the technical knowledge subjects a candidate must pass to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) issued by Brunei Darussalam's Department of Civil Aviation. It is aimed at pilots progressing from the private licence towards commercial privileges, and at licence holders converting or adding a type rating who need to demonstrate competence in aeroplane performance. The Brunei DCA CPL(A) Performance case studies are 5 cases and about 2,563 words.
1Bandar Seri Begawan Departure - Wet Runway and a Close-In Obstacle
You are the pilot-in-command of a twin turboprop (MTOW 9,200 kg, TORA 2,450 m) departing Brunei International Runway 03 at 14:00 local. OAT 32 °C, QNH 1009 hPa, aerodrome elevation 22 ft.
629 words, about 3 min2Kathmandu Departure - High Altitude, Obstacle-Dominated Second Segment
You are planning a departure from Kathmandu (elevation 4,390 ft, QNH 1004 hPa, OAT 24 °C) in a twin jet with MTOW 68,000 kg. Runway 02 TORA is 3,050 m, slope +0.5 % uphill.
496 words, about 2 min3Landing at Labuan - Contaminated Runway and Factored Distance
You are landing a twin turboprop (MLW 8,600 kg) at Labuan (elevation 100 ft, QNH 1010, OAT 30 °C) on Runway 14, LDA 2,300 m. The runway has 3 mm of standing water and reported braking action is medium.
511 words, about 3 min4Weight and Balance - Aft CG on a Short Runway
You are loading a light twin (MTOW 2,100 kg, MLW 2,000 kg) for a 480 NM sector. Basic empty mass is 1,420 kg with a moment arm of 2.85 m.
469 words, about 2 min5En-Route Cruise - Hot Day, High Altitude and Reduced Ceiling
You are cruising a turboprop at FL240 with a cabin altitude of 8,000 ft. The AFM cruise chart gives a maximum cruise altitude of FL270 at ISA and a single-engine service ceiling of FL180 at ISA.
458 words, about 2 min