3710 Chapter 4: Conduct of Aircraft Operations Flashcards
Crew Duties: Pilot Flying
Primary:
1) Control the flight path
2) Monitor automoated Systems
Secondary:
3) Monitor aircraft systems
4) Navigation
5) Radio Communications
6) Activities of other crew members
Crew Duties: Pilot Monitoring
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
Crew Duties: Aircrew
Execute assigned duty in aircraft cabin and monitor flight path during critical phases of flight.
Critical Phases of Flight
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
Critical Phases of Flight Responsibilities
1) Sterile Cockpit
2) PM shall be ready to take control of aircraft, if necessary
Two Challenge Rule
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
No Challenge Rule
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
Strategic Napping
Limited to 40 minutes. Other pilot and LM must remain at their position.
Engine Starts during Taxi or off Ramp
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.
Loading/Unloading Cargo
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.
Loading Personnel with engine running
Must be escorted by crewmember
Security of Aircraft: Aboard Military Installations
If able, use military bases
Security of Aircraft: Away from Military Units
PIC shall take adequate measure to ensure safety of aircraft and equipment (lock it)
Priority of Publications
1) Coast Guard Directives
2) FAA Regulations and manuals
3) Joint FAA/Military Documents
4) DoD Publications
Instrument Approach and Landing Minimums
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
