8.0 Flight Operations Flashcards
Do you have to go to the crew room when reporting for duty?
You should, but it’s not a Shall.
Who is responsible for calling crew scheduling if someone hasn’t reported for duty?
All crew members no later than report time
What is the report time for duty?
1:15 and 45 for DH
What is Flight Watch?
Flight watch is the collaboration between the captain and the dispatcher of analyzing, amending, monitoring, and executing the OFP and flight.
When does the Flight Watch commence?
At the approval of the OFP by the Flight Dispatcher
What is modiffied Flight Watch?
Normally the Pilot-in-Command and Flight Dispatchers share the responsibilities for Flight Watch. However, on occasion a reduction in the normal Flight Watch capability may occur within Flight Dispatch. For example, a building evacuation or I.T. downgrades, etc.
What is the process of the Dispatcher when there’s a scenario that requires a modified Flight Watch?
1 inform the captain via any means possible.
ACARS
ATC
Airport Personnel
What is the PIC’s responsibility in terms of Flight Following Times - Out, Off , On and In. During modified flight watch
The Flight Crew shall confirm with the airport of departure and arrival that the times have been received
What is the PIC’s responsibility regarding OFP Validation when Modified Flight Watch is in effect?
If more than two hours have passed since the OFP was retrieved by the Flight Crew, confirmation shall be made that the NOTAMS and weather are still valid.
Define what Operational Control means. Regarding Dispatch and PIC
It is essential that Captains and Flight Dispatchers fully coordinate their efforts and maintain a cooperative relationship and appreciation of each other’s concerns as they impact the operation at all times.
Who has Operational Control** before** Take off thrust is set?
After the Pilot-in-Command accepts the OFP, the** Flight Dispatcher and the Pilot-in-Command commence co-authority** for Flight Watch. The Flight Dispatcher shall provide pertinent and related flight information to the Pilot-in-Command, including any changes to the OFP proposed by the Flight Dispatcher or Air Canada Rouge.
Who has Operational Control after Take off thrust is set?
Once take-off thrust has been applied, the final decision on any changes to the OFP shall be taken by the Pilot-in-Command, based on considerations of safety.
The Pilot-in-Command is responsible for transmitting to the Dispatcher, any flight plan change or flight conditions that significantly vary from the mutually agreed OFP.
What happens when the PIC and the dispatcher disagree?
Should an irreconcilable disagreement arise between the Flight Dispatcher and the Pilot-in-Command concerning the delay of a flight, the most conservative course
In the event that a disagreement exists between the Pilot-in-Command and the Flight Dispatcher over any parameter(s) upon which the OFP has been based, including fuel carried, the most conservative course of action shall prevail. In case of an irreconcilable disagreement, the Pilot-in-Command should submit a FOHR detailing the issue.
When do you have to file an FOHR if you have a disagreemnt with a dispatcher over something on the OFP?
You should always take the most conservative action. Normally if there’s a disagreement over fuel to be carried
file the VR
and FOHR if there was disagreement with the dispatcher
Where do we find Airports authorized for use?
They are recorded in the** Airport Classification List (ACL)** published in the Jeppesen Route Manual AC TAB eCoverage.
What is a Class D airport?
Destination (D)
What is a Class XD airport?
Non-passenger Destination (XD),
What is a Class A airport?
Alternate (A)
What is a Class EC airport?
Escape Chart (EC)
Are you required to print an OFP?
No
What is LIDO?
Its the calcualtion of the engine out level off altitude that aircraft are capable of maintaining (based on the maximum en route performance limited weight at the waypoint) to the terrain that is within 5 nautical miles either side of the flight planned track.
How many LIDO terrain clearance checks are there?
3
What does TERRAIN CLEARANCE CHECK - COMPLETED WITH NO LIMITATIONS mean?
The aircraft can maintain a factored, level-off altitude that is at least 1,000 feet above the terrain.
If Driftdown Escape Charts, Decompression/Driftdown Escape Charts or written procedures exist for that area, Flight Crew should refer the applicable chart in the event of a driftdown or decompression scenario.
What does TERRAIN CLEARANCE CHECK - TERRAIN CLEARANCE REQUIRES ENROUTE ESCAPE CHARTS mean?
The check determines that the aircraft will not be able to maintain at least 1,000 feet above the terrain, and Driftdown Escape Charts, Decompression/Driftdown Escape Charts, or written procedures exist for that area.
For flights where the OFP states that terrain clearance requires escape route charts, the Flight Crew shall confirm that the applicable Driftdown Escape Chart, Decompression/Driftdown Escape Chart or written procedure is available for use during the flight.
What Does TERRAIN CLEARANCE CHECK -ENRTE ALT 16400 ISA TEMP P14C MTOW LIMITED 080.7 CONTACT FLIGHT DISPATCH FOR MTOW INCREASE mean?
The check determines that the MTOW has to be reduced to ensure that the aircraft is able to maintain at least 1,000 feet above the terrain.
The MTOW displayed in the OFP Terrain Clearance Check section is equal to the maximum en route performance limited weight plus the fuel burn to that waypoint. Flight Crews shall contact Flight Dispatch if the stated MTOW value is exceeded as a re-route may be required.
If Driftdown Escape Charts, Decompression/Driftdown Escape Charts or written procedures exist for that area, Flight Crew should refer the applicable chart in the event of a driftdown or decompression scenario.
Who is responsoble for P-RAIM Checks?
Dispacth
When is an OFP Revisions required?
If there is a delay of two hours or more to the original departure time, Flight Dispatch shall assess the conditions of the OFP and revise the OFP and refile if required. A new OFP shall also be issued if operational conditions warrant.
Can you depart witout a Valid TAF at the destination?
YES
- The OFP shows a valid TAF for the selected** alternates**
* You Need 2 Alternate valid TAFS - There are no known factors precluding a safe landing at the destination.
Inflight OFP revisions, for example that require re-route - How is the fuel calculated?
the fuel information on the new Inflight OFP will only reflect the fuel required to destination plus the Final Reserve and Alternate fuels and does not include any additional fuels that were originally boarded.
It will be necessary, in these situations, for Flight Crews to refer to both the original and Inflight OFP’s to reconcile the correct remaining fuel amounts.
Who has say in terms of fuel under the fuel policy?
- Before take off, its co-authority between the dipatcher and the PIC
- After take off the PIC has the sole discrection of fuel managment
What is Protected fuel?
Protected Fuel: Fuel amount planned to be available over a specific point (e.g., over destination, over alternate, etc.). Fuel will be burned carrying the weight of the protected fuel.
- ALTN
- CONT 5 MIN
- ETOPS
- SDTO
- SUPP
- RESERVE
- NAIFR SAP
What is Un-Protected Fuel
Fuel boarded with the assumption that some of it will be consumed en route as a result of carrying its own weight.
What is ATC fuel?
Fuel boarded for anticipated air traffic delays, such as holding, vectors, early descents, slow downs, routing changes, and traffic volume.
What is Weather Fuel (WXX)?
Fuel boarded for anticipated enroute meteorological conditions, including turbulence. In some instances, fuel for anticipated weather related ground delays may also be included in this fuel with an associated explanatory comment in the DX RMKS section of the OFP.
Because ETOPS fuel is no longer required after the ETOPS Exit Point, ETOPS fuel may be used in place of Additional Fuel required for anticipated delays that occur after the ETOPS Exit point.
This substitution shall be indicated with an associated explanatory comment in the DX RMKS section of the OFP.
What is Alternate Fuel (ALTN)
ALTN fuel is based on a Cost Index of 0 and the distance the aircraft will travel from the threshold of the planned landing runway at the destination airport to the planned landing runway of the alternate airport via the published SID, enroute, and STAR routing. The vertical profile including the missed approach is considered in calculating fuel requirements.
Can you use ALTN fuel?
ALTN Fuel may be consumed without proceeding to the alternate when, in the Pilot-in-Command’s best judgment, the aircraft can be landed safely at the destination airport. In deciding whether to proceed to an alternate or to consume a portion of ALTN in order to land at the destination airport, the Pilot-in-Command should consider the following factors at both destination and alternate airports:.
- The availability of more than one usable runway; and
- Forecast and actual weather; and
- Traffic congestion; and
- Any other factors that may delay the aircraft’s landing.
Flight Dispatch must be advised as soon as practicable, and a FOHR should be filed.
What is Burn fuel?
BURN fuel is based on the distance the aircraft will travel from the take-off point on a specified runway to the destination runway via the planned SID, enroute and STAR routing. The vertical profile is considered in calculating fuel requirements.
What shall you do if your BURN is significantly higher than planned burn when checking during pre-flight?
**A FOHR should be filed **if actual fuel burn is significantly greater than the planned burn.
What is CONT fuel?
Contingency fuel (CONT) is the fuel required to compensate for factors that could not be foreseen during flight planning.
Although CARs only require CONT on International flights, Air Canada Rouge voluntarily applies a consistent Contingency Fuel Policy for all operations; Domestic and International.
How is CONT fuel determined?
CONT is normally calculated using ICAO recommended Analyzed Contingency Fuel (ACF) methodology.
- It’s an average of the fuel Burn for that specific route, based on historical data.
- Its a fixed value
- If there is no stats, then 5% CONT will be used
Can you use CONT fuel?
**Yes **
CONT may be used any time after pushback due to unforeseen delays, however, the flight shall not take-off with less than CONT 5 MIN.
What is SDTO fuel?
Standard Diversion Time Operations (SDTO) Fuel
SDTO fuel is boarded when fuel is needed to ensure the planned flight fuel for SDTO route segment(s) is sufficient to:
- Allow for a descent at any point along the route to the lower of the one-engine-inoperative service ceiling or 10,000 feet ASL, and
- Cruise at the one-engine-inoperative service ceiling or 10,000 feet ASL to an adequate airport and:
◦ conduct an approach and missed approach, and
◦ hold for 30 minutes at an altitude of 1,500 feet above the airport elevation.
What are the Extra Fuels (TKG, OPN, and XFOB)?
- Tanker (TKG)
- Fuel boarded in accordance with the LIDO Tankering Program for commercial reasons.
- Operational (OPN)
- Operational fuel (OPN) is normally the extra fuel requested by the **Pilot-in-Command **for known or forecasted factors on the day-of-flight which, in his/her best judgment, have not been adequately accounted for by the planned fuel.
- Extra Fuel on-board (XFOB)
- This occurs in cases where fuel has been pre-boarded and a FIN swap takes place.
When requesting OPN fuel, how must it be requestd, and what must be sumbitted?
When ordering OPN fuel, the Pilot-in-Command shall request OPN in one minute increments.
- **Voyage Report **
What is MEL fuel?
Fuel to satisfy MEL requirements
Can you Burn MEL fuel?
MEL fuel may be consumed after take-off for purposes other than those planned for, but Flight Dispatchers and the Pilot-in-Command shall not plan to burn this fuel for other purposes at the flight planning stage.
What is No Alternate IFR Second Approach (NAIFR SAP)?
This fuel is boarded for a missed approach and a second approach at the destination airport.
- NAIFR SAP is 12 minutes of fuel, calculated using the estimated landing weight at 1,500 feet ASL in ISA conditions.
12 minutes of fuel, calculated using the estimated landing weight at 1,500 feet ASL in ISA conditions
added when operating without a Destination Alternate.
What is Reserve (RESERVE) fuel?
RESERVE is the fuel required to hold for 30 minutes at the destination airport, at the estimated landing weight and 1,500 feet ASL in ISA conditions. It is protected to the destination for NAIFR flights and to the destination alternate for all other flights. The Pilot-in-Command shall continually ensure that the amount of usable fuel remaining on-board is not less than the fuel required to proceed to an aerodrome where a safe landing can be made with the planned Reserve fuel
Can you Burn into RESERVE fuel?
No but if you do file an FOHR
What is Supplementary Fuel (SUPP)?
**Supplementary Fuel is an incremental amount of fuel to ensure that a planned minimum amount of fuel is available over destination.
**This “top-up” ensures that a specified minimum EFOB will be available over destination **and may be set in LIDO per AOM guidance. If the EFOB over destination during flight planning falls below this specified amount, SUPP is automatically added to bring the EFOB over destination up to the specified amount.
What is Taxi Fuel (TAXI)?
Taxi fuel amount that is statistically determined using historical taxi data for the departure airport, using all-engines taxi fuel flow
- Fuel for taxi-in after landing is not included in the fuel plan.
Is it possble for the sum for OFP Fuels to yeild a a Value that is slightly different?
Yes
Fuel Totals are generated by adding all the exact fuel category values and then rounding the value
What is the OFP Fuel Totals for Flight Fuel (FLIGHT FUEL)?
This is sum of all fuel categories that constitute the minimum planned fuel required from start of takeoff to landing in accordance with the Air Canada Rouge Fuel Policy
What is Take-off Fuel (TOF)?
This is the planned weight of fuel on-board at the start of take-off. It is the sum of FLIGHT FUEL and Extra fuel.
What is Block Fuel (BLOCK)?
The BLOCK fuel value is generated by adding all of the fuel category values shown in the PLANNED FUEL section of the OFP. It is the sum of FLIGHT FUEL, Extra fuel, and TAXI fuel.
What is Minimum Take-off Fuel (MIN T/O FUEL)?
MIN T/O FUEL is the sum of BURN, RESERVE, MEL, CONT 5 MIN, NAIFR SAP, ALTN, ETOPS and SDTO fuel values.
What is the minumum amount of fuel allowed before taking off?
Flight Crews shall ensure that at least th MIN T/O FUEeL specified in the OFP is onboard.
When should you contact dispatch for a possble OFP revision in terms for Fuel on board before pushing back and or after takeoff?
- It becomes apparent that there will be less than BLOCK fuel on-board at pushback.
- It becomes apparent that there will be less than FLIGHT FUEL at the start of take-off.
You have reached TOC and realize the AFOB is less than the MFOB over an OFP waypoint, what do you do?
Revised fuel plan** shall** be coordinated in consultation with Flight Dispatch.
What is the definition of Minimum Fuel Advisory?
The Pilot-in-Command shall advise ATC of a minimum fuel state by declaring “MINIMUM FUEL” when, having committed to land at a specific aerodrome (i.e., operating NAIFR or having dropped the alternate),
What is the definition of a Fuel Emergency?
The flight will land with less than Reserve
What is the exception to the question below?
*When should you contact dispatch for a possble OFP revision in terms for Fuel on board before pushing back and or after takeoff?
If it is not possible to contact Dispatch in a timely manner, commencing pushback without Extra fuels and a portion of Additional fuels is permitted provided the Pilot-in-Command is satisfied that the remaining fuel is sufficient for the flight. Foreseeable delays due to weather, ATC, and any other conditions that could delay the landing of the aircraft shall be considered. Dispatch shall be advised as soon as possible.
When is a Take-off Alternate required?
A take-off alternate is required when:
- The take-off will be conducted in visibility that is less than the Standard Take-off Minima of RVR 2600 or 1/2 statute mile, or
- The reported weather is below the landing minima (ceiling and/or visibility) that would allow an immediate return for landing on the departure runway or another suitable runway at the aerodrome of departure. CAT II or CAT III limits cannot be used in determining this landing minimum.
How far must a Take-off Alternate Airport Location and Distance be?
- In the case of a twin-engine aircraft, within the distance that can be flown in** 60 minutes at the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed (calculated with zero wind)***
- In the case an ETOPS approved twin-engine aircraft, within the distance that can be flown in 120 minutes at the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed (calculated with zero wind).
What is the Maximum Take-off alternate distance?
- 60 - 367NM
- 120 ETOPS - NA
At 320 IAS OI Cruise Speed
If on a TAF the forcast BECMG is forcasted to Improve, when can you use it for an Aternate?
At the end
If on a TAF the forcast BECMG is forcasted to deteriorate, when can you use it for an Aternate?
at the beginning
What are the No Alternate IFR Operations (NAIFR) requirements?
- Flights up to 6 hours
- must take off from North American, the Caribbean islands, or Bermuda
- must be landing within North America
- Flights from 6-8 hours
- must take off from and land within North America
- between 4-6 hours from the destinaation, you must check with Dispatch to make sure NAIFR is still acceptable
What are the Weather requirements for NAIFR in the US?
2,000 and 3SM
What are the Weather requirements for NAIFR in Canada?
1000-3 above the FAF ALT or
1500-6SM
What does a NAIFR destination ariport need in terms of Aerodome Equipment?
Two Sepeate runways and two suitable IFR approaches?
What does PANS-OPS stand for?
In aviation, PANS-OPS stands for Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operations. It refers to the rules and guidelines established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for designing instrument flight procedures, such as approach, landing, and departure paths at airports.
The PANS-OPS standards ensure that aircraft operations are conducted safely, particularly in poor visibility conditions, by providing specific criteria for flight paths. These procedures take into account obstacle clearance, weather conditions, and other flight safety factors to prevent collisions with terrain or obstacles during different phases of flight.
What does TERPS stand for?
TERPS stands for Terminal Instrument Procedures. It is a set of criteria and guidelines used by the United States for designing and evaluating instrument flight procedures, similar to ICAO’s PANS-OPS. TERPS is managed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and provides the framework for ensuring safe and efficient instrument approaches, departures, and enroute operations for aircraft.
Both PANS-OPS and TERPS serve similar purposes, but TERPS is specific to the U.S., while PANS-OPS applies internationally under ICAO standards. The two systems have slight differences in their design criteria, but they share the same overall goal: ensuring obstacle clearance and safe navigation in controlled airspace.
When should the APU be used?
Under normal conditions the APU should be started approximately 15 minutes prior to pushback.
If passenger comfort is a concern prior to this operate the APU with reduced loading as per the AOM (i.e., generator OFF or one pack OFF).
Cargo Fire or Smoke Indications at the Gate
Under certain conditions ground vehicle emissions may enter aircraft cargo holds and activate cargo fire or smoke detection systems. Discharging of aircraft cargo hold fire suppressants under these circumstances may not be appropriate and may cause harm to ground personnel.
Warning - Maintenance in Progress Card and Warning Tag
The tag is attached in such a manner that it is clearly visible to personnel working in the area and will show the name and employee number of the person conducting the work.
Maintenance in Progress Card will be draped over the thrust lever quadrant to indicate that Maintenance is working on the aircraft. T
- If power is off the aircraft and the Warning - Maintenance in Progress Card is over the thrust lever quadrant no part of any flight deck control shall be touched prior to speaking to the Maintenance person listed on the tag or a Maintenance Supervisor; or
- If power is on the aircraft and a Warning - Maintenance in Progress Card is over the thrust lever quadrant the Flight Crew may proceed with checks as long as:
a. No hydraulic systems are turned on or actuated; and
b. No engines (including APU) are started or motored; and
c. No flight control systems are turned on or actuated; and
d. No fuel systems are turned on.
Notice of Customs Inspection (K158)
CBSA will complete a Notice of Customs Inspection (K158) form and give it to the Air Canada Rouge mechanic that monitored the inspection. Should CBSA complete this inspection without an Air Canada mechanic present, CBSA will complete the form and leave it in the flight deck.
Flight Crews that observe a Notice of Customs Inspection (K158) form on the flight deck indicating that panels were removed or manipulated shall liaise with maintenance at the station to confirm the inspection panels affected are secured properly prior to flight.
What must be checked in the logbook to confirm the aircraft’s serviceability for flight?
Aircraft Journey Log (ACF619) and the Aircraft Defect Log (ACF619-1)
On passenger aircraft, the In-Charge Flight Attendant will review the Cabin Defect Log (ACF619-2) and will brief the Pilot-in-Command on outstanding Cabin Defect Log entries that may affect normal or emergency procedures or service on the flight.
if there are no FAs on board the Pilot shoul……?
review the Cabin Defect Log prior to departure.
Aircraft Logbook entries shall be?
legible, printed in block letters, entered in permanent dark ink (Blue or Black ballpoint pen)
Entries that are made in an Aircraft Logbook that contain an error that are administrative in nature (e.g., typographical, incorrect date, flight number or time) shall be corrected by the following means:
- strike out the incorrect entry so that the underlying information remains legible;
- add the initials and employee number of the person applying the correction;
- add a date if the correction was made on a date that is different from the log page date.
The Aircraft Journey Log (ACF619) constitutes the official permanent log of the aircraft. Time entries in the Journey Log are……
UTC, date entries are local date.
Aircraft first flight of the day is based on?
local time.
All defects shall be recorded in the Aircraft Defect Log…..
even if the aircraft is not operated.
In the event of defects occurring in the passenger cabin, all airworthiness defects shall
be recorded in the Aircraft Defect Log.
The MEL Preamble details the required Flight Crew action in the event an aircraft defect is discovered.
In all cases (ground and air) it is a CARs requirement that both…
Flight Dispatch and MOC be made aware of aircraft defects, that affect airworthiness in a timely manner.
If a defect occurs prior to pushback it should be deferred under…..?
MEL and an authorization number (also known as a MDDR number - refer to MEL Preamble) obtained by contacting MOC through Flight Dispatch.
What does MDDR stand for?
MDDR (Maintenance Defect Deferral Report)
If the defect cannot be deferred under MEL or requires maintenance action then MOC…..?
must be advised so they can make appropriate arrangements. If this occurs at a station where local maintenance is provided by Air Canada personnel, local maintenance may be contacted to conduct the required maintenance action.
After pushback is commenced and a defect is detected, all communication with Maintenance shall be with MOC through…?
Flight Dispatch.
Direct communication with station maintenance regarding malfunctions or abnormals after pushback or in flight is…?
not permitted.
When airborne, Flight Crews shall report all defects affecting airworthiness directly to MOC by using….?
ACARS SNAG transaction only.
Flight Dispatch is copied on all ACARs messages sent via this method and all subsequent replies. An Aircraft Defect Log entry shall also be made when time permits.
Defects that have previously been deferred under MEL will be indicated in the STATUS section of the…?
Aircraft Defect Log
The pink page of the three page set remains in the Aircraft Defect Log to determine the current deferred defects. Deferred defects shall be carried forward (transferred) to a new Aircraft Defect Log when the current pad is depleted. It is not necessary to repeat the defect unless significant additional information is included in the entry.
The term “Temporary Correction Notification” (TCN) will be used by MOC when……?
there has been a discovery of an** error** (minor or editorial) in a particular MEL item as shown in the current document that will be corrected at the next revision cycle.
Dispatch of Aircraft on Monitor
Aircraft monitors are raised to ensure?
defects requiring repetitive inspections are tracked enabling the rapid identification should a deterioration of the defect occur (e.g., windshield delamination, minor fuel leaks, oil consumption, etc.).
Monitors for aircraft systems or components shall be recorded in what secon of the Journey LOG?
Section 10 of the Aircraft Journey Logbook by MOC.
Cabin Defect Log - Passenger Aircraft
Whenever an entry is made in the Cabin Defect Log (ACF619-2), the Pilot-in-Command shall be?
advised as soon as possible. The Pilot-in-Command shall advise Maintenance using the ACARS as soon as possible of any defect.
Aircraft Defect Logbook
8.2.6 Aircraft Documentation
The aircraft shall have on-boar
- Aircraft Journey Log; and
- Aircraft Defect Log; and
- Aircraft Documents Pouch; and
- On-Board Library; and
- Cabin Defect Log (Passenger Aircraft only).
**8.2.6.2 Aircraft Documents Pouch
**
The Aircraft Documents Pouch (Sealed envelope) contains the following for all aircraft
- Certificate of Airworthiness; and
- Certificate of Registration; and
- Aircraft Radio License; and
- The Certificate of Noise Compliance is included in all Certificate of Airworthiness issued after May 1992.
8.2.6.2 Aircraft Documents Pouch
If the sealed envelope is opened
an entry in the Aircraft Defect Log shall be made.
If the document pouch seal is found broken the contents shall be checked against the above list. The aircraft may depart provided the Certificate of Airworthiness and Certificate of Registration are present. Flight Crews shall make an appropriate Aircraft Defect Logbook entry to report any other missing item
8.2.7 Monitoring STOC or Station Frequency
While on the ground STOC or station frequencies……..
should be monitored until departure time.
8.2.8.1 Minimum Cabin Crew Complement
The Minimum Cabin Crew Complement are….
a. Three flight attendants will always be required on the A319 irrespective the number of passengers; and
b. Four flight attendants are required on the A320 irrespective the number of passengers; and
c. Four flight attendants are required on the A321 irrespective the number of passengers;
8.2.8.1 Minimum Cabin Crew Complement
For cases of Cabin Crew incapacitation while on duty (or during a stopover/layover), the FAM section 2.6 provides Flight Attendant procedures and criteria to operate a flight with less than the required Cabin Crew complement.
In this case the maximum number of passengers permitted onboard is limited to 50 per Cabin Crew Member.
8.2.8.1 Minimum Cabin Crew Complement
Air Canada Rouge operates under the ______ Cabin Crew to passenger seat ratio.
1:50
8.2.8.1 Minimum Cabin Crew Complement
For cases of Cabin Crew incapacitation while on duty (or during a stopover/layover), the FAM section 2.6 provides Flight Attendant procedures and criteria to operate a flight with less than the required Cabin Crew complement.
In this case the maximum number of passengers permitted onboard is limited to 50 per Cabin Crew Member.
8.2.8.1 Minimum Cabin Crew Complement
Rouge Flight Attendant Support
If the minimum complement of Cabin Crew required for boarding is not on-board, the boarding may be commenced when any…….
qualified Rouge flight attendant (e.g., Rouge IFS gate support) or qualified Rouge IFS management personnel is available as they can be counted towards the minimum crew complement required for boarding.
8.2.8.2 Briefing the In-Charge Flight Attendant
Prior to departure, the Pilot-in-Command shall brief…….
the In-Charge Flight Attendant about relevant aspects of the flight.
8.2.8.2 Briefing the In-Charge Flight Attendant
The In-Charge Flight Attendant will certify that the cabin emergency equipment has been checked by……
signing the bottom of the Cabin Crew Emergency Positions form and submitting the completed form to the Pilot-in-Command.
8.2.8.2 Briefing the In-Charge Flight Attendant
The briefing shall include the following items:
- Anticipated Weather; and
- Flying Conditions, Flight Time & Altitudes; and
- Review of selected Communications procedures (e.g., Designated common language to be used, PA Translation Requirements, etc.); and
- Review of selected emergency, safety & security procedures. (e.g., Review of Flight Deck Access procedures, IFSO’s, Disruptive Passengers, Event/Issue Reporting, etc.); and
- The location of the Captain’s AMK key.
In addition, the following shall be briefed as applicable to the flight:
- First Flight of Day (FFOD); and
- Aircraft unserviceable equipment affecting passengers; and
- Cabin defect log entries; and
- Presence of any flight deck jumpseat occupants. Not all jumpseat occupants are in possession of RAICs (e.g., Contract Simulator Instructors, CASIs). If adequate ID credentials cannot be conspicuously displayed ensure that other crew members or IFSOs (if present) are adequately briefed ; and
- Estimated taxi time ; and
- Information relating to flight crew rest & meals (e.g., meal service and planned rest periods, unnecessary noise in the vicinity of rest facilities, etc.); and
- Customs documentation; and
- Verify that the required potable water is on-board. Refer to Potable Water Fill Guide in the AC P-EFB app or S4A Smart SUITE under Flight Operations / Reference and Policy Information ; and
- If the life vest portion of the safety demonstration is required per item 2. in 8.2.8.4 - Passenger Briefing.
8.2.8.4 Passenger Briefing
On each flight, including en route stops, the Cabin Crew shall provide a safety demonstration to all passengers prior to take-off on the following safety and emergency procedures and systems:
a. Ability to bring any safety concerns to the attention of Cabin Crew; and
b. Seat belts; and
c. Escape path lighting; and
d. Emergency exits; and
e. Safety features card; and
f. Oxygen; and
g. No-Smoking Policy; and
h. Lifevests (when applicable).
8.2.8.4 Passenger Briefing
In the event of a short taxi, the demonstration may be stopped following the safety features card portion…….but resumed after….
The safety demonstration shall be completed by Cabin Crew immediately after the seat belt sign is switched off after take-off.
In case the safety demonstration has not been completed, the In-Charge Flight Attendant** shall** advise the Flight Crew.
8.2.8.4 Passenger Briefing
The required safety demonstration for lifevests may be completed…….
after take-off prior to the over water portion of the flight.
8.2.8.4 Passenger Briefing
Safety demonstrations are required on flights that will go more than
50 nautical miles from shore such as, but not limited to:
a. To and from overseas (Atlantic and Pacific); and
b. To and from Caribbean; and
c. To and from Mexico; and
d. On North and South American coastlines; and
e. To and from YYT; and
f. Between YHZ and IAD, DCA, EWR, LGA, or to the U.S. East Coast.**
8.2.8.6 Hold or No Hold for Product or Service Items
If In Flight reports a missing product or service item to the Flight Crew, the Flight Crew shall…..
advise STOC of the missing item and follow STOCs direction regarding whether the flight should hold or not for the missing item.
8.2.9 Flights Carrying Nine or Less Persons
Flights carrying 10 or more persons (including operating Flight Crew) are conducted in accordance with…..
all provisions of the FOM including minimum Cabin Crew complement.
8.2.9 Flights Carrying Nine or Less Persons
CAR 705.16 allows the carriage of nine or less persons (including operating Flight Crew) without Cabin Crew if those persons are:
- Air Canada Rouge employees; or
- Dependents of an Air Canada Rouge employee; or
- Persons per 8.2.10.2 - Supernumeraries.
Any person referred to above shall have unobstructed access to either the flight deck or to an emergency exit. Refer to 11.7.2 - Eligibility. When required, the Pilot-in-Command is responsible that a passenger manifest is completed.
8.2.9 Flights Carrying Nine or Less Persons
On flights without Cabin Crew, the Pilot-in-Command is responsible for ensuring that persons traveling on the flight are briefed on:
- procedures to establish communications with the Flight Crew for any persons not seated in the Flight Deck; and
- any intercommunication and galley equipment; and
- the securing of seat backs and tray tables for take-off and landing; and
- use of seatbelts and adherence to seat belt sign and no smoking policy; and
- the location and use of safety equipment; and
- the location and use of emergency oxygen equipment; and
- the location and use of emergency exits and egress procedures; and
- for extended overwater operations, the location and use of life rafts; and
- if applicable, information relevant to cargo being transported in the passenger cabin.
8.2.10.1 Additional Crew (ADC)
An ADC is a crew member in addition to the normal crew, authorized to occupy a flight deck or cabin jumpseat as described below.
- Eligibility
a. An Air Canada Flight Crew member or Flight Attendant for the purpose of:
- conducting an evaluation; or
- crew training; or
- aircraft or route competency.
b.
An AME or Loadmaster for the purpose of:
- performing assigned aircraft safety duties; or
- training or evaluation in respect of aircraft safety duties; or
- traveling to or from an assignment in respect of aircraft safety duties.
- Authority: The Senior Vice President, Flight Operations or delegate, shall provide ADC status authorization. Management Pilots may authorize their own status as ADC.
- Registration: Flight crew members shall register with Crew Scheduling a minimum of two hours prior to flight departure for ADC status.
8.2.10.2 Supernumeraries
A Supernumerary is a person in addition to the Flight Crew that is not a Cabin Crew member but is….
onboard and is not classified as a passenger by Air Canada Rouge.
8.2.10.2 Supernumeraries
The following persons qualify as a supernumerary:
- Persons whose presence on board a cargo aircraft is necessary for the safe handling of animals or dangerous goods, the security of valuable or confidential cargo, the preservation of fragile or perishable cargo, or the handling of cargo; or
- A person described in item 1 above, who is traveling to or from an assignment; or
- Inspectors, auditors, or observers with expertise related to the aircraft or its crew members authorized by Air Canada Rouge or Transport Canada to be on-board the aircraft in the performance of their duties (e.g., Transport Canada CASI, IOSA auditor, or LOSA observer). Supernumeraries shall not impede any crew member in the performance of their duties.
8.2.18 Departure Clearance
. On receipt of IFR clearance, the assigned transponder code shall…
be set in accordance with the AOM.
8.2.19 Departure - Briefing Requirements
Required briefing items
The following items are to be discussed and/or briefed during pre-flight (in no specific order):
8.2.20 NO GO Message
A “FOM 8_2 NOGO MTC INCOMPLETE” ACARs message is an alert sent approximately
8.2.20 NO GO Message
If the message is received Flight Crews shall
8.2.21 Dangerous Goods
U.S. regulations require that an aircraft operator transporting Dangerous Goods into, out of, or within the U.S. have a company telephone number accessible in the flight deck that can be used by any U.S. agency during an in-flight emergency to obtain information about the dangerous goods being carried aboard the aircraft.
1. Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
Dangerous Goods shall not be carried by
2. Dangerous Goods Advice – NOTOC (Notice To Captain)
When Dangerous Goods that require pilot notification are accepted for carriage, the Pilot-inCommand shall be….
2. Dangerous Goods Advice – NOTOC (Notice To Captain)
On receipt of the NOTOC, Flight Crews shall verify the…..
2. Dangerous Goods Advice – NOTOC (Notice To Captain)
On receipt of the NOTOC, Flight Crews shall verify the current Flight Number, date, FIN, departure station, edition number, and Lead Station Attendant signature. The form should….
2. Dangerous Goods Advice – NOTOC (Notice To Captain)
If a Flight Crew change takes place prior to the shipment reaching the final destination the departing Flight Crew shall leave the notification
2. Dangerous Goods Advice – NOTOC (Notice To Captain)
The LDP and LDF shall be checked for Dangerous Goods on-board. The…..
2. Dangerous Goods Advice – NOTOC (Notice To Captain)
If there is a last minute change to the NOTOC and there is no further opportunity to provide a new NOTOC to the Flight Crew (e.g., the aircraft door is closed) it is acceptable for the Pilot-in-Command to make….
8.2.21 Dangerous Goods
U.S. regulations require that an aircraft operator transporting Dangerous Goods into, out of, or within the U.S. have a company telephone number accessible in the flight deck that can be used by any U.S. agency during an in-flight emergency to obtain information about the dangerous goods being carried aboard the aircraft. The…..
8.2.22 Supplemental Oxygen Systems
7.2.6.1 Supplemental Oxygen Permitted On-Board
Personal supplemental oxygen equipment (gaseous cylinders) which are not provided by Air Canada shall be….
8.2.22 Supplemental Oxygen Systems
Liquid oxygen devices are..
8.2.22 Supplemental Oxygen Systems
Personal Oxygen Concentrators (POCs) are medical devices that extract oxygen from the air and supply it to the patient. POCs are permitted for use on-board under the following conditions:
8.2.22 Supplemental Oxygen Systems
Small oxygen generators for personal use and air purifiers or ionizers shall
**8.2.24 Emergency Procedures Review
On the first flight of each crew cycle, after the Cockpit Check has been completed, the Flight Crew shall conduct an Emergency Procedures Review.
The review shall include:
**8.2.24 Emergency Procedures Review
On the first flight of each crew cycle, after the Cockpit Check has been completed, the Flight Crew shall conduct an Emergency Procedures Review.
An exception to this would be
8.2.24 Emergency Procedures Review
During the review assume that the Captain is flying on odd numbered…
8.2.24 Emergency Procedures Review
To avoid a pushback delay, review of the Rapid Depressurization and Emergency Descent drill may be deferred until….
8.2.25 Load Data Preliminary (LDP)
The LDP is sent to the aircraft via ACARs approximately….
8.2.25 Load Data Preliminary (LDP)
Flight Crews should request the LDP if it is not received within
13.7 LDP Example and Decode
8.2.26 Jumpseat Load Advisement
Load should be advised if a person other than an operating crew member is sitting in any jumpseat….
If ACARS is available the flight crew….
8.2.27 Closing the Main Cabin Door
The Pilot-in-Command may give authorization for the main cabin door to be closed only after fueling is complete and, in case of a flight with Cabin Crew, after receiving confirmation from the……
8.2.27 Closing the Main Cabin Door
The cabin door may be closed before the cargo compartment door(s) have been closed or before communications have been established with the Station Attendant where the Pilot-in-Command considers it……..
8.2.27 Closing the Main Cabin Door
In any case, the flight deck door shall remain closed and locked at all times from the moment the passenger entry doors are closed in preparation for departure until they are opened on arrival. This does not apply when Flight Crew or Cabin Crew or persons authorized in accordance with the flight deck jumpseat occupancy guidelines, are required to enter or leave the flight deck for:
8.2.27.1 Main Cabin Door Re-Opening Procedure
If Cabin Crew require that the cabin door be re-opened:
8.2.27.1 Main Cabin Door Re-Opening Procedure
If Ground Personnel require that the cabin door be re-opened:
8.2.28 Load Data Finals (LDF)
The LDF is sent to the aircraft via ACARS. The LDF shall be received, reconciled, and take-off performance data calculated and entered into the FMS/FMGS prior to brake release.
If a revised LDF is received after pushback, Flight Crew shall…..
13.8 LDF Example and Decode
8.2.28.1 LDF Alternate Delivery
LDF Alternate Delivery shall only be used when the LDF cannot be received via ACARS, such as ACARS unserviceable, ACARS unavailable, or ACARS printer inoperative. A___readback to the Load Agent is required.
8.2.28.1 LDF Alternate Delivery
Flight Crew shall obtain the Load Final information via:
8.2.29 Passenger Count Tolerances
The number of personnel occupying Flight Deck or Cabin Crew jumpseats will be provided in the________
8.2.29 Passenger Count Tolerances
The passenger count shown on the ACARS message should be_____
8.2.29 Passenger Count Tolerances
If the total passenger count indicates more passengers than the LDF but within tolerance, adjust the TOW by……
8.2.29.1 Manual Passenger Count
The Passenger Count Forms (ACRF610A2) is required when completing a manual passenger count (e.g., ACARS message showing the actual number of passengers on-board by zone is not received).
8.2.30 Zero Fuel Weight Increases
If the actual Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW) exceeds the Estimated Zero Fuel Weight (EZFW) the flight may require more flight fuel. When making the decision to board additional fuel the Pilot-in-Command and Flight Dispatch should consider fuel on-board such as:
8.2.31.1 Handling Load Discrepancies
Where passengers are required to change seats to adjust weight and balance, the Pilot-in-Command shall be advised of the number to be moved. The passengers relocated for weight and balance purposes shall……
8.2.32 Positive Baggage Reconciliation
8.2.32.1 Domestic Flights
Positive baggage reconciliation for Domestic flights is not required, however Flight Crews shall…….
8.2.32 Positive Baggage Reconciliation
8.2.32.2 International and Transborder Flights
Flight Crews shall advise….
8.2.33 Missing or Unserviceable Headset – Ramp Crew
Normal pushback procedures require the use of headsets for communication between Station Attendant and the Flight Crew and every effort should be made to ensure a headset is available. When headset communication cannot take place because of an aircraft unserviceability, a Lightning Advisory has been declared, or because no serviceable headset is available at the station it is permissible to utilize a Pushback…….
13.12 Emergency Hand Signals
8.2.33 Missing or Unserviceable Headset – Ramp Crew
Engines shall_____started until the pushback is complete.
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