3710 Chapter 4: Conduct of Aircraft Operations

Question 1

Crew Duties: Pilot Flying

Answer 1

Primary:
1) Control the flight path
2) Monitor automated Systems

Secondary:
3) Monitor aircraft systems
4) Navigation
5) Radio Communications
6) Activities of other crew members

Question 2

Crew Duties: Pilot Monitoring

Answer 2

Primary:
1) Monitor flight path
2) Monitor automated systems
3) Execute appropriate backup

Secondary:
1) Monitor systems
2) Navigations
3) Radio Comms
4) Activies of other crew members

Question 3

Crew Duties: Aircrew

Answer 3

Execute assigned duty in aircraft cabin and monitor flight path during critical phases of flight.

Question 4

Critical Phases of Flight

Answer 4

1) Ground Operations
2) Takeoff, Approach, Landing
3) Anytime checklist is in progress
4) Immediately prior to level off during climb/descent
5) Ops below 1,500 AGL, except when in cruise flight
6) As directed by PIC

Question 5

Critical Phases of Flight Responsibilities

Answer 5

1) Sterile Cockpit
2) PM shall be ready to take control of aircraft, if necessary

Question 6

Two Challenge Rule

Answer 6

If any crewmember challenges the actions of the pilot flying and does not receive an appropriate acknowledgement after a second challenge, the PM shall initiate a change in control of the aircraft

Question 7

No Challenge Rule

Answer 7

If PM fells the aircraft is in extremis and immediate action is required for the safety of flight, the PM shall initiate appropriate control input in lieu of the Two Challenge Rule

Question 8

Strategic Napping

Answer 8

Limited to 40 minutes. Other pilot and LM must remain at their position.

Question 9

Engine Starts during Taxi or off Ramp

Answer 9

If departing ramp before starting all engines, can conduct further engine starts without external fire watch or observer, if the starts are monitored from inside the aircraft.

Question 10

Loading/Unloading Cargo

Answer 10

Supervised by qualified Loadmaster and IAW AFMAN 24-604. Overall responsibility still remains with PIC.

Normally engines are shut down. If operational, PIC may authorize loading/unloading with engines running.

Question 11

Loading Personnel with engine running

Answer 11

Must be escorted by crewmember

Question 12

Security of Aircraft: Aboard Military Installations

Answer 12

If able, use military bases

Question 13

Security of Aircraft: Away from Military Units

Answer 13

PIC shall take adequate measure to ensure safety of aircraft and equipment (lock it)

Question 14

Priority of Publications

Answer 14

1) Coast Guard Directives
2) FAA Regulations and manuals
3) Joint FAA/Military Documents
4) DoD Publications

Question 15

Instrument Approach and Landing Minimums

Answer 15

Instrument approach may be started and flown to minimums when reported weather is below minimums however, pilot cannot descend below MDA/DA or land unless:
1) Comply with 14 CFR 91/175
- intended runway with normal descent rate with intent to land
- at least one visual reference for intended runway is distinctly visible (threshold, lights, runway, papi/vasi lights, etc)
2) Procedure with Contact Approach

Question 16

ILS Approach Categories

Answer 16

CAT II and III approaching are not authorized

Question 17

RNAV Use During Approach

Answer 17

Use of an approvated RNAV sustem as means to navigate to final appraoch segment of an instruemnt approach procedure based on VOR, TACAN, or NDB singal is allowable.

Underlying NAVAID must be operational and monitored for final segment course alignment

Question 18

Visual Approaches

Answer 18

Aircrews landing at unfamiliar fields shall request and fly a published instrument approach, if available

Question 19

Call Sign and Transponder Codes for SAR/LE

Answer 19

RESCUE call sign
Squawk 1277 when operating VFR to, from, or within search area.
At SAR conclusion, do not use 1277 or Rescue call sign

Question 20

Unusual Performace of Aircraft

Answer 20

Report to 711, 41, and 1131

Question 21

Annoyance to Persons and Property

Answer 21

Avoid fur and poultry farms. Remain one miles and 2000’ above resorts and beaches. Maintain 2000’ above environmentally sensitive areas.

Question 22

Due Regard

Answer 22

Only when operational gain outweigh the risk. Full responsibility of aircraft separation falls under the Coast Guard.

Question 23

Aerial Deliveries

Answer 23

Only items approved by 711 and those that fit inside approved aerial delivery container may be deployed from an aircraft in forward flight

Question 24

Feathering Propellers/Securing Engines

Answer 24

Day, VMC only
IVO suitable airport with crash equipment immediately available
At or above 6,000’ AGL

Question 25

Reduced Engine Operations

Answer 25

Two or three engine operations is permitted however missions shall not be planned anticipating two or three engine ops.

Question 26

Flight Verification Checks

Answer 26

Can be completed in conjunction with training flight or operation, but must be before training or op.

Should be in VMC is testing item that’s required for IMC.

No Passengers

Engine shutdowns above 1,000 feet AGL and in VMC

Question 27

Maintenance Test Flights

Answer 27

After completions of critical maintenance or upon receipt of aircraft

No Passengers

IAW MCP

PIC Shall occupy left seat

AC and FP, CP with CO approval

Maintenance Brief required

Feathering/Shutdowns above 6,000

IVO field with readily available crash

Daylight/VMC

Question 28

Carrying of Firearms by Military or LE

Answer 28

Commanding officer may approve transport. PIC must ascertain type of firearm. No rounds shall be chambered in pistoles. No ammo inserted in rifles/shotguns.

Segregation requirements in AFMAN 24-204 when transporting ammunition and HAZMAT

Question 29

C4ISR Restriction

Answer 29

Media and general public shall not observe mission system without direct approval from commander and 711.