Airworthiness

Question 1

How are mechanical irregularities reported?

Answer 1

a. Via Flightview (FOM)

Question 2

Are we required to report mechanical irregularities?

Answer 2

a. Yes

Question 3

A mechanical irregularity is discovered at the gate prior to block out. Describe the actions that must be taken.

Answer 3

a. Note the irregularity
b. PIC writes up the irregularity in Flightview
c. Place the M288 tag on the thrust levers
d. Ensure the aircraft goes out of service on Flightview
e. Contact maintenance
f. Wait for maintenance to fix or defer
g. Ensure the aircraft returns to service in Flightview and comply with MEL if applicable h. Remove M288 tag
i. Restart flow if applicable
(FOM)

Question 4

Enroute you receive an amber caution message. After running the QRH the message is extinguished and does not re-occur. What actions will the PIC take once the aircraft has arrived at the gate and the passenger door has opened?

Answer 4

a. PIC will report the irregularity to maintenance at the end of the flight (FOM)

Question 5

As an FO are you responsible for ensuring that mechanical irregularities have been appropriately reported?

Answer 5

a. Yes

Question 6

After closing out FliteView the FO informs you of some aircraft damage. Explain how to properly report this problem.

Answer 6

a. PIC must reactivate the flight and report the irregularity to maintenance b. Maintenance determines the action required to correct the irregularity c. Once complete, PIC must again close out the flight
(FOM)

Question 7

Upon arriving to the aircraft, you discover an opened circuit breaker. What action do you take?

Answer 7

a. Note the irregularity
b. PIC writes up the irregularity in Flightview
c. Place the M288 tag on the thrust levers
d. Ensure the aircraft goes out of service on Flightview
e. Contact maintenance
f. Wait for maintenance to fix or defer
g. Ensure the aircraft returns to service in Flightview and comply with MEL if applicable h. Remove M288 tag
i. Restart flow if applicable
(FOM)

Question 8

How do you verify the aircraft is In Service after it has been Out-Of-Service (OTS)?

Answer 8

a. Verify the aircraft status is “In Service”
b. Review DMI/MEL/CDL
c. Review maintenance log
d. These steps can be accomplished either with Flightview or by contacting the dispatcher (FOM)