86WG SI(OPS) 06-06 Crew Duty Limits

Question 1

When is a crew member considered no longer acclimatised to the local time?

Answer 1

When the difference is more that 4 hours from where they departed

Question 2

Define adaption period

Answer 2

Continuous off duty period of 36 hours required for a crew member to acclimatise to a particular time
Zone.

Question 3

Minimum off duty period

Answer 3

10 hours

Question 4

Window of circadian low (WOCL) falls within what times

Answer 4

0200 to 0559 local time (to region where crew member is acclimatised)

Question 5

Simulator related fatigue rules

Answer 5

For each hour in the sim the duty period is reduced by 2 hours
Flight crew are not to operate the aircraft within 3 hours of flying the sim.

Question 6

What is the normal duty period that doesn’t require an extension?

Answer 6

14 hours