Air carrier operations ch 7-11 (MIDTERM 2)
Prior to takeoff, what is the maximum flight time extension for an unaugmented crew who has not had a flight time extension during the previous 168 hours?
0 minutes; flight time limits are "hard limits"
A flight crewmember is scheduled for a domestic flight consisting of a 2-pilot crew on a 6-hour flight time. How much rest must this flight crewmember get prior to report time?
10 consecutive hours rest before with a 30 hour rest period in the preceding 168 hours
What is the maximum amount of duty an aircraft dispatcher employed by a passenger-carrying airline may be scheduled for?
10 hours
What is the maximum amount of duty an aircraft dispatcher employed by an all-cargo airline may be scheduled for?
10 hours
A long-call reserve may be converted to a short call as long as they have how many hours of rest?
10 hours rest
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Domestic Operation with a two-pilot crew in domestic, all-cargo operations for the Calendar month?
100
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Flag Operation with a two-pilot crew in flag, all-cargo operations for a calendar month?
100
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Supplemental Operation with a two-pilot crew in supplemental, all-cargo operations in 30 consecutive days ?
100
Proving tests are required of new type designs. If the design has never been proved under Part 121, it must be operated for
100 hours including 10 at night.
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Domestic Operation with a two-pilot crew in domestic, all-cargo operations for the Calendar year?
1000
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Flag Operation with a two-pilot crew in flag, all-cargo operations for 12 calendar months?
1000
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Supplemental Operation with a two-pilot crew in supplemental, all-cargo operations in a Calendar year ?
1000
What is the maximum number of hours a pilot assigned flying in supplemental all-cargo operations may be aloft in any 30-consecutive-day period, as a member of a flight crew consisting of two pilots and one additional flight crewmember?
120 hours
Under what Part of the FARs is JimAir required to operate?
135
Refer to 14 CFR §117.21(c)(1): The reserve availability period (RAP) for a short-call reserve may not exceed how many hours?
14 hours
What is the maximum duty day for a cargo pilot in a two-pilot crew flying in supplemental all-cargo operations?
16 hours
According to an FAA study of rejected takeoffs (RTOs), statistically, one RTO occurs every _______ takeoffs.
3,000
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Domestic Operation with a two-pilot crew in domestic, all-cargo operations for any 7 consecutive calendar days?
30
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Flag Operation with a two-pilot crew in flag, all-cargo operations in a 7-consecutive-day period?
32
A Part 121 First Officer with 95 hours on type, flying with a Captain with 500 hours on type, may legally land the airplane as long as RVR is greater than or equal to
4000
To be considered acclimated, a flight crewmember must be in a theater for ____ hours or must be given at least ____ consecutive hours free from duty.
72 hours in theater or 36 consecutive hours free from duty.
A first officer has 80 hours of time in type. What is the minimum time (number of hours) on type a Captain must have to be assigned to the same flight as the first officer?
75
What is the maximum number of hours a pilot in supplemental all-cargo operations, on a three-pilot crew, may be scheduled in a 24-consecutive-hour period?
8 hours
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Flag Operation with a two-pilot crew in flag, all-cargo operations in 24 consecutive hours?
8 hours without a rest period
A flight follower differs from an aircraft dispatcher in that:
A flight follower is not required to be a certificated airman.
What type of flying counts towards a cargo pilot's annual, monthly, and weekly flight time limitations?
All commercial flight time, except military, in any flight crewmember position
Holding out to the public would include:
All of the above
The maximum weight at which an air carrier aircraft may depart is limited to 1-the maximum weight that will assure compliance with engine out climb limits. 2-the maximum weight that will guarantee enroute OEI terrain clearance. 3-the maximum weight that will ensure landing below maximum landing weight. 4-All of the above
All of the above
When does a flight crewmember "look back" to determine if he or she has received the proper amount of rest?
At the start of a flight duty period or reserve availability period
The concept of common carriage is derived from:
British common law
Life vest jacket with CO2 cartridge
Can be carried as cabin oor checked baggage but must have approval of aircraft operator, packed so as not to accidentally inflate, and no more than 2 spare cartridges in package.
Aircraft tire assembly (serviceable)
Can be carried in cabin or checked baggage but cannot be overinflated, and valve must be protected from damage or accidental deflation
Aerosol can of hairspray
Can be carried on passenger in cabin or checked baggage as long as it is protected by a cap or other means to prevent accidental discharge
Self defense spray
Can be carried only in checked baggage with a limit of 118 ml/4 fluid ounces and positive means to prevent accidental discharge
Paper matches for smoking (note: not the "strike anywhere" kind)
Can be hand carried on pax aircraft with special restrictions (safety matches only)
Old fashioned personal thermometer with mercury in glass tube
Cannot be carried on passenger aircraft
Refillable Cigarette lighter (with reservoir, NO absorbable material inside)
Cannot be put on passenger carrying aircraft
Orca Air Service operates single-engine floatplanes out of Lake Union in Seattle. It conducts daily scheduled flights from Lake Union to Friday Harbor, WA. It utilizes DeHavilland Beavers (6 passenger/piston aircraft, payload 1200 pounds) and Cessna 206s (5 passenger/piston aircraft, payload 1,000 pounds). What type of operation is this?
Commuter
A company called "Rush Hour" provides twice daily round trip flights between Seattle, WA and Spokane, WA in CRJ aircraft (turbo-jet, 50 passengers). It does not contract to carry mail. What type of operation is this?
Domestic
A long-call reserve pilot whose reserve availability period began at 0500 local time (acclimated) is contacted by crew scheduling at 0700 local time and assigned an augmented (3 pilots) 3-day trip, reporting at 0900 local time and with one flight segment from ATL to Rome (FCO) in an aircraft equipped with a Class 3 rest facility. When does the flight duty period begin and when must the flight duty period be scheduled to end for this flight crewmember?
FDP begins at 0900 local time and must be scheduled to end by 0000 local Atlanta time.
A short-call reserve pilot whose reserve availability period began at 0500 local time (acclimated) is contacted by crew scheduling at 0700 local time and assigned an unaugmented one-day trip that reports at 0900 local time and has two turns (4 flight segments) from ATL to Miami (MIA). When does the flight duty period begin and when must the flight duty period be scheduled to end for this flight crewmember?
FDP begins at 0900 local time and must be scheduled to end by 2100 local time
A cargo pilot is scheduled to fly 97 hours for this month (at fifteen 6.5-hour flight days). Due to circumstances beyond the company's control, the pilot has accumulated 96 hours prior to the last scheduled duty day of the month. The pilot is legal to fly the last 6.5 hour assignment.
False
An all-cargo flight crew, because of a prior reduced rest period, is scheduled to receive compensatory rest beginning at 2130 hours. The flight crew is scheduled to complete the last leg of the day at 2115 hours; because of a ground stop ATC delay, the flight crew will arrive at the final destination at 2145 hours. The flight crew may legally depart on this last leg.
False
An augmented flight crew assigned a flight duty period with a split duty period built in to the flight segments that allows for just over a 3-hour rest opportunity in a suitable accommodation during the window of circadian low is allowed a flight duty period of up to 14 hours.
False
If during a cargo pilot's designated rest period, the company calls to notify the pilot of an adjustment to the departure time, this requires the pilot to "reset" the clock and begin a new rest period.
False
The time a cargo pilot spends deadheading is considered rest.
False
An FAR121 flight has a line captain (not a check airman) assigned to fly with a low time (less than 100 hours in type) first officer. The Captain may allow the SIC to do the take off if the visibility is
Greater than or equal to 3/4 sm
Which of the following is not an element of common carriage?
Having a license or certificate
Aerosol can of mosquito spray (i.e. "OFF")
May be carried in passenger aircraft in cabin or checked baggage but must be protected by a cap or other means to prevent accidental discharge
A turbine aircraft is scheduled into a runway that is 8,600 feet in length. May this aircraft (which will require 5,100 feet to land) land there on a wet day?
No
A pilot is given the minimum reduced rest the first night of a 3-day trip. How soon must the pilot be given the required compensatory rest?
No later than 24 hours after the commencement of the reduced rest period
A domestically assigned cargo pilot is scheduled to fly 97 hours for this month (at fifteen 6.5-hour flight days). Due to circumstances beyond the company's control, the pilot has accumulated 96 hours prior to the last scheduled duty day of the month. What is the maximum amount of time this pilot may be deadheaded?
No limit to the amount of hours this pilot may be scheduled to deadhead
What is the maximum number of hours an air carrier may schedule a pilot to fly in flag all-cargo operations, having two pilots and one additional flight crewmember?
No more than 12 hours during any 24-consecutive-hour period
A normally scheduled lineholding cargo pilot may be required to communicate with crew scheduling during a designated rest period by which means? 1-Text message or company instant messaging 2-Email 3-Phone or pager 4-None of the above
None of the above
JimAir operates Cessna 185 aircraft on floats (5 passenger, piston aircraft, payload 1,000 pounds). JimAir operates out of Anchorage, Alaska and provides on-demand charter services for fishermen and hunters. What type of operation is this?
On-demand
Operational control is the concept that:
The carrier, not the crew, is the final determinant of how the aircraft is operated.
Net takeoff flight path is used in computing takeoff/climb performance capability of the aircraft. What is net takeoff flight path for a twin-engine aircraft?
The climb performance of the aircraft as determined in certification testing reduced by 8 feet per 1,000 feet traveled
A cargo pilot is scheduled to fly for 6 consecutive days. It is legal for that pilot to be assigned a recurrent simulator training period on the seventh day.
True
A cargo pilot is scheduled to deadhead in order to meet an aircraft in Memphis (MEM) on the first day of a trip. Is it legal for the pilot to be scheduled to fly for the next 6 days without a calendar day off?
Yes
If a flight crew needs to make a flight duty period (FDP) extension due to an unforeseen circumstance discovered after takeoff (e.g., a recent destination runway closure), are they allowed to exceed the cumulative FDP limits specified in Section 117.23?
Yes
A turbine aircraft is scheduled into a runway that is 11,000 feet in length. May this aircraft (which will, due to an anti-skid inoperative MEL, require 6,500 feet to land) land there on a dry runway? How about on a wet runway?
Yes on a dry runway; no on a wet runway.
Is it legal for a flight crewmember to be scheduled five consecutive flight duty periods that begin at 0215 local time?
Yes, a flight crewmember may be scheduled five consecutive flight duty periods that infringe on the window of circadian low if the certificate holder provides the flight crewmember with an opportunity to rest, at least 2 hours, in a suitable accommodation during each of the consecutive nighttime flight duty periods.
Can a pilot in a two-pilot cargo flight crew flying in domestic operations exceed more than 8 hours of flying in a 24-hour period?
Yes; 8 hours of flying in a 24-hour period is legal.
A company operating turbo-propeller aircraft with 8 passenger seats and a payload of 7,000 pounds three times a week between Los Angeles and Mexico City on a scheduled basis would need to hold
a Part 135 operating certificate (which allows on-demand operations).
A company must operate under 14 CFR Part 121 if it is:
a domestic operation.
Runway limit weight guarantees that an aircraft may
accelerate to V1, lose an engine, and continue the flight.
In the event of an engine failure at or above V1, the pilot should achieve and maintain V2, until
acceleration altitude.
Orca Air Service has been contracted by the US Post Office to provide mail service between Seattle and Friday Harbor. Is Orca Air Service a commercial operator or an air carrier?
an air carrier
Part 121 air carriers must have the ability to communicate with a flight crew
at any point in the route structure in a rapid and reliable fashion.
In a situation in which the gross takeoff weight is limited by climb limit weight, in the event of an engine failure, the Go/No Go decision must be made
before reaching V1 speed.
In a situation in which the gross takeoff weight is limited by runway limit weight, in the event of an engine failure, the Go/No Go decision must be made
before reaching V1 speed.
An FAR121 flight has a line captain (not a check airman) assigned to fly with a low time (less than 100 hours in type) first officer. The Captain may allow the SIC to do the take off only if
braking action is reported as good
As a commercial pilot, acting individually and without further certificates, you may
charge a gas company to perform pipeline aerial spotter patrols.
A supplemental operation is one that
conducts charter-type (nonscheduled) operations using aircraft having more than 30 seats and/or with more than 7,500 pounds payload capacity.
A commuter operation is one that
conducts scheduled operations (five or more round trips per week) in non-turbojet aircraft that have nine or fewer passenger seats and a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less.
Assume you were found to be operating as an on-demand air carrier but didn't have an operating certificate. The potential penalty for this would be an $11,000 fine for
each provision of Part 135 applicable to each flight conducted.
All aircraft operated by Part 121 carriers must either be U.S.-registered aircraft or
foreign aircraft, approved under U.S. type design and operated under dry lease to the U.S. carrier.
V1, or takeoff decision speed, is the
maximum speed in the takeoff at which the pilot must first take action to stop.
A flag carrier must use weather sources approved by
the Administrator of the FAA.
Private carriage is distinguished from common carriage primarily by
transportation (carriage) of only one or a very small number of parties.
A deadhead leg that occurs after a flight segment is NOT considered part of a flight duty period (FDP).
true
Takeoff distance must be accomplished
within the length of the runway plus clearway (except clearway may only be counted up to one-half the length of the runway).
Takeoff run must be accomplished
within the length of the runway.
14 CFR §121.613 states that an air carrier may not dispatch an IFR flight under Part 121 unless the weather reports and forecasts indicate that at the time of arrival at the destination airport,
conditions will be at or above the authorized landing minimums.
In the case of domestic flights, each flight must be dispatched, unless the flight was originally included in the dispatch of a multi-leg flight and the aircraft doesn't spend more than how many hours on the ground?
1 hour
A flight crewmember assigned to an augmented crew of 4 pilots with a Class 2 rest facility is not permitted to exceed which of the following cumulative limitations?
100 hours in any 672-consecutive-hour period
"Jets-R-Us" operates a fleet of 10 CRJ aircraft. It advertises its services to companies who need to arrange last-minute travel arrangements but who can't afford to purchase corporate aircraft for themselves. Under what Part of the FARs is "Jets-R-Us" required to operate?
121
What is the maximum duty day for a pilot in a domestic all-cargo operation?
16 hours
The maximum flight duty period hours for augmented operations with 4 pilots utilizing a Class 1 rest facility is:
19 hours
With refence to the following trip for a Part 121 Pax carrying flights: Day 1: Day 2: Report: 0600L Report: 0215L Depart: 0700L Depart: 0315L Arrive: 0900L (2:00) Arrive: 0515L (2:00) Depart: 1400L Depart: 0615L Arrive: 1600L (2:00) Arrive: 0930L (3:15) Depart: 1700L Arrive: 1800L (1:00) Release: 1815L How many hours have you flown for the 24 hour period backwards from the arrival at 0515 on day 2?
7:00
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Domestic Operation with a two-pilot crew in domestic, all-cargo operations between rest periods?
8
What is the maximum flight time (flight hours maximum) allowable for a Supplemental Operation with a two-pilot crew in supplemental, all-cargo operations between rest periods ?
8 to 10
With refence to the following trip for a Part 121 Pax carrying flights: Day 1: Day 2: Report: 0600L Report: 0215L Depart: 0700L Depart: 0315L Arrive: 0900L (2:00) Arrive: 0515L (2:00) Depart: 1400L Depart: 0615L Arrive: 1600L (2:00) Arrive: 0930L (3:15) Depart: 1700L Arrive: 1800L (1:00) Release: 1815L How many hours have you flown during the 24 hour period backwards from the arrival at 0930L on day 2?
8:15
How are alternate airport weather minimums derived for an airport with at least two operational navigational facilities, each providing a straight-in nonprecision approach procedure or a straight-in precision approach procedure to different, suitable runways?
A ceiling is derived by adding 200 feet to the higher Category I HAT of the two approaches used, and a visibility is derived by adding ½ statute mile to the higher authorized Category I landing minimum of the two approaches used
How are alternate airport weather minimums derived for an airport with one operational navigational facility providing a straight-in nonprecision approach procedure, or a straight-in precision approach procedure, or a circling maneuver from an instrument approach procedure?
A ceiling is derived by adding 400 feet to the authorized Category I HAT or HAA, and a visibility is derived by adding 1 statute mile to the authorized Category I landing minimum.
What are the mandatory fuel requirements for Part 121 domestic operations?
A flight may not depart unless it has enough fuel to fly to the airport to which it is dispatched, then fly to the most distant alternate (if required), then fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption rates.
A "high minimums" captain is planning on flying a LDA/DME approach to ABC airport. If the published minimums for the LDA/DME approach are MDA(H) 650 feet and ¾ SM visibility, what would be this captain's minimums to fly this approach? .
A high minimums captain would need to increase the minimums to a MDA of 750 feet and a visibility of 1¼ SM
Under what conditions must a second alternate be filed prior to a flight departing for its destination?
A second alternate is needed if using Exemption 3585.
What precautions must an air carrier take when transporting a passenger that requires medical oxygen?
An air carrier may allow a passenger to carry and operate oxygen equipment as long as that carrier supplies the necessary equipment.
Typically, the authority to dispatch or release a flight is held by which position(s)?
An air carrier's director of operations (DO), aircraft dispatcher, and/or pilot-in-command
The verification program that contains the employment and security information for determining if an individual is authorized by the FAA to occupy an aircraft's flight deck jump seat operations is called?
CASS
Small Arms Ammunition
Can be carried only as checked baggage but must be securely packed in boxes or packages designed for them. Clips and magazines must be securely boxed.
What type "operation" is Orca Air, and under what Part of the FARs must it operate?? ________________ operation, FAR Part ____________
Commuter, Part 135
Which document is not required to be carried by a pilot in Part 121 operations?
English language demonstrated proficiency card
What credential(s) must an FAA air carrier inspector possess to gain access to the flight deck?
FAA Form 110A (FAA inspector's ID card) and FAA Form 8430-13 jumpseat form
A cargo pilot is originally scheduled for a minimum rest period of 8 hours, but because of weather delays this pilot's flight has been delayed. In this circumstance, the air carrier is allowed to schedule the pilot for less than an 8-hour rest period
False
A dispatch release document is used by supplemental operators while a flight release document is used by domestic and flag operators.
False
From the time the airplane moves in order to initiate a flight segment through the end of that flight segment, no person may unlock or open the flightdeck door.
False
What information is required to appear on a Part 121 domestic or flag operator's dispatch release form?
Identification number of the aircraft, trip number, departure airport, intermediate stops, destination airport and alternate airports, a statement about the type of operation (e.g., VFR, IFR), minimum fuel supply, and weather reports and forecasts
When may a required flight deck crewmember leave the assigned duty station?
In conjunction with operating the aircraft; for example, to check the cabin for a report of fumes in the cabin. and To stretch his or her legs after a period at the controls on a transatlantic flight.
When a twin-engine aircraft suffers engine failure or an engine is shut down in flight as a precautionary measure to prevent possible damage, the pilot-in-command is required to do what two things?
Land the airplane at the nearest suitable airport, in point of time, at which a safe landing can be made, and notify the appropriate ATC facility as soon as practicable after the engine failure or in flight shutdown
What is the main difference between the load manifest used in domestic and flag operations and the load manifest used in supplemental operations? .
No difference. Domestic, flag, and supplemental load manifests must contain identical information
Since it is a given that passengers prefer the shortest time in flight, can a carrier publish schedules that are shorter than the competition for competitive advantage knowing that the actual flight will take longer than schedule?
No, it can't because 14 CFR §121.541 requires the airline to publish realistic schedules based on realistic evaluation of aircraft performance and prevailing winds. It must also allow reasonable time for aircraft servicing.
To whom may the director of operations, designated by the certificate holder as responsible for operational control, delegate the responsibility for assuring operational control over issues such as initiating, conducting or terminating a flight?
None of the above.
What adjustment must be made for a high minimums captain's takeoff minimums?
None; the FAA allows a high minimums captain to use the normal published takeoff minimums for the airport.
May a Part 121 air carrier use other than Part 139 certificated airports?
Not for destination airports, but it may file (and use, if needed) a Part 139 airport as a takeoff or destination alternate airport.
When may a pilot use his or her personal electronic device (PED) while on duty?
Only when its use is directly related to the operation of the aircraft or for emergency, safety-related or certain employment-related communications.
Repair "B" on a minimum equipment list requires inoperative items to be repaired within what time interval?
Repair category "B" inoperative items shall be repaired within 3 consecutive calendar days (72 hours) excluding the calendar day the malfunction was recorded in the aircraft maintenance log and/or record.
"Jets-R-Us" operates a fleet of 10 CRJ aircraft. It advertises its services to companies who need to arrange last-minute travel arrangements but who can't afford to purchase corporate aircraft for themselves. What type of operation is "Jets-R-Us"?
Supplemental
What is the definition of a critical phase of flight?
That period of flight including all ground operations involving taxi, takeoff, landing, and all other flight operations conducted below 10,000 feet, unless in level cruise
What is the primary responsibility of the pilot flying (PF)?
The PF is primarily responsible for flying the aircraft in accordance with the approved operational procedures.
Where could a dispatcher or flight crewmember look to determine that the carrier is authorized to fly to a certain area?
The appropriate ops specs paragraph
The pilot-in-command of a passenger-carrying airplane that has a lockable cockpit-to-cabin door must ensure the door is closed and locked during which period of aircraft operations?
The cockpit-to-cabin door must be closed and locked during flight
To whom may the person designated by the certificate holder as responsible for operational control delegate the functions of operational control such as initiating, conducting or terminating a flight?
The flight control department, and A contractor such as another air carrier
A JetBlue flight crew flying a CAT I ILS approach, on glidepath, and just inside the final approach fix (FAF), is told by the tower that the weather for the intended runway has just dropped below minimums. What must this flight crew do?
This flight crew may continue the approach to DA/DH or MDA. In order to land the aircraft, the flight visibility must not be less than the visibility prescribed in the standard instrument approach procedure being used
A large casino in Las Vegas, NV wants to provide its customers with once-daily trips from Boeing Field in Seattle, WA to Las Vegas in a Boeing 737. This is "Public Carriage."
True
In Part 121 domestic operations, when is a destination alternate airport required?
When the destination weather is not forecast to be, from 1 hour before scheduled arrival until 1 hour after, a ceiling of 2,000 feet and 3 statute miles visibility.
After takeoff, what is the maximum that a flight duty period (FDP) may be extended?
When unforeseen operational circumstances occur after takeoff, the maximum flight duty period may be extended to the extent necessary to safely land at the next destination or alternate.
When is a departure airport alternate airport required prior to the departure of a flight operating under Part 121?
When weather conditions are such that an aircraft departs an airport with takeoff minimums below the departure airport's landing minimums in the certificate holder's ops specs.
Which crew activity would be allowed by the "sterile cockpit rule" (assuming the aircraft is in a critical phase of flight)?
While descending, discussing the abnormal procedure dealing with the fact that the flaps are not deploying
A cargo pilot is scheduled to fly for 6 consecutive days. Could the pilot then be required to ferry an aircraft to some destination in order to position the aircraft for some future revenue service?
Yes
A cargo pilot is scheduled to fly for 6 consecutive days. Is it legal for that pilot to be assigned to deadhead home on the seventh day?
Yes
An FAR121 flight has a line captain (not a check airman) assigned to fly with a low time (less than 100 hours in type) first officer. The take off runway is 29. Winds is 330 at 20 knots. The Captain may allow the SIC to take off
Yes
An all-cargo flight crew is scheduled for a 7:45 hour flight from ATL to Anchorage, Alaska (ANC). Prior to departure, the company wants to adjust the flight time to 8:10 to compensate for headwinds. Is this flight a legal assignment?
Yes
Is "Rush Hour" considered an air carrier?
Yes
In analyzing a situation in which a private pilot is accused of acting illegally as a common carrier, the FAA will, among other tests, look to see if the pilot
had an independent interest in taking the trip.
Operational control may be defined as
the exercise of authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight.
Prior to flight, who is responsible for airplane security?
the ground security coordinator
