1. Organisation And Responsibilities

Question 1

Commander 1.4.1.1

Answer 1

• ultimately responsible for the operation of the aeroplane in accordance with the rules, methods and procedures prescribed in OM.
• the authority for the release of all flights, in so far as operating conditions are concerned, is vested exclusively in the commander.

Question 2

Authorities cpt 1.4.1.2

Answer 2

• take any action he considered necessary in an emergency (in such case he may deviate from rules, operational procedures and methods in the interest of safety!!)
• give all commands he deems necessary of securing safety (all persons should obey such commands)
• initiate, continue, terminate, delay or divert a flight
• reject ac prior departure
• exercise other powers of authority
• grant persons access to any part of the plane (for safety)
• refuse passengers
• disembark pax/cargo hazard for safety
• delegate conduct of flight
• final fuel decisions
• obtain de-icing / anti-icing whenever he determines necessary.
• inspect ac prior TO (on ramp with high vis jacket and KLM ID)

Question 3

Duties and responsibilities cpt 1.4.1.3

Answer 3

• responsible for safety of all crew, pax and cargo on board, as soon as he arrived on board until he leaves the plane.
• not allow persons under influence
• responsible for operation from moment ac ready to move for purpose of taxiing prior TO until ac comes to rest and engines are shut down.
• sterile flight deck when necessary
• final responsibility for functions, duties and tasks associated with operational control of the flight.
• do not stimulate abnormals
• operational procedures are complied
• checklists are used and complied
• pre flight inspection has been carried out
• security measures are properly fulfilled
• adhere to crew healthy precautions
• apply CRM principles
• pax briefing is given prior TO
• non smoking policy on board is adhered
• drugs are not administered
• make optimum use of the opportunities and facilities for rest

Question 4

Prior commencing a flight cpt must satisfy himself with 1.4.1.3

Answer 4

• ac is airworthy (ATL, CRS, MEL)
• manuals on board
• space based facilities, ground facilities and services required for planned flight are available
• MFAs
• fuel and oil quantities
• destination / alternate minimas
• deicing / anti icing
• oxygen requirements
• load distribution and secured
• weight of ac is not limited in terms of its performance.