AQP study 2020 Flashcards
What time is a crewmember expected to report for duty?
Crewmembers are expected to report for duty at the specified time indicated on the crewmember’s schedule. This time marks the beginning of a crew member’s duty day for that duty period. (Typically 45 minutes prior to departure, and inside security. (1 hour international)
What time is a crewmember required to report to the aircraft or expected arrival gate?
Crew members report to the aircraft or expected arrival gate 35 minutes prior to departure.
What action should be taken to modify a report time due to late arrival at an overnight station?
When report time is modified due to late arrival at the overnight station, the PIC coordinates with Crew Support to determine a report time consistent with the required rest period.
When is a crewmember released from duty?
Crewmembers are released from duty 15 minutes after the completion of the last scheduled flight or aircraft movement.
How is the fit for duty affirmation accomplished?
EFB connectivity – Activating for a flight segment in the FliteView application. Upon activation, each crewmember’s electronic signature affirming fit for duty is permanently attached to the release signatory document. Additionally, each dispatch release is affixed with a fit for duty affirmation statement.
– In the absence of EFB connectivity, what must be done to accomplish the fit for duty affirmation?
No EFB connectivity – Contacting the dispatcher for a manual activation; both crewmembers must independently state each is fit for duty.
What documents are crew members required to possess when reporting for duty for a domestic flight?
Current pilot’s certificate with appropriate type, class, and endorsements. Medical certificate Current and appropriate class. Company identification badge. Photo identification must be one of the following Either A or B Below. (A) Driver’s license issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or territory or possession of the United States; • (B )Government identification card issued by the Federal government, a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States. U.S. Armed Forces’ Identification card; SIDA badge (Where Required) Current Jeppesen Airway Manual, FOM, and SOPM.
What additional documents/equipment are crewmembers required to possess when reporting for duty for an international flight?
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (only required for International Operations). Valid passport (only required for International Operations). (Only One Pilot must possess) Corrective lenses when required by the pilot to meet FAA medical certification, a spare set readily available is required for international operations
What actions should be taken in the event a crewmember has lost or misplaced an Airman or Medical Certificate?
The pilot contacts Crew Support and requests issuance of the required proof of certificate. Crew Support provides the pilot a copy of the Crew Qualification as proof of certification. This is used to meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 121.383 and “Issued under the authority of Exemption No. 11152, as amended.” 2) Replacement of a lost or misplaced airman or medical certificate a) In the case of a lost or misplaced airman or medical certificate, the pilot must apply to the FAA for a replacement within 72 hours. This is done toll-free to Oklahoma City (866.878.2498) for pilot certificates and 405.954.4821 for medicals (office hours: Monday - Friday, 0800-1600 CST) or online at http://www.faa.gov/. In both cases, the crewmember must request and receive, in writing, a “TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CERTIFICATE PRIVILEGES.” The pilot then must update their pilot data as specified above.
How long is the temporary proof of airman or medical certificate issued by SkyWest valid for?
72 hrs. The written temporary authority to exercise certificate privileges issued by the FAA must be carried in place of the lost certificate and expires 60 days after issuance.
What equipment must a crewmember possess when reporting for duty?
Corrective lenses when required by the pilot to meet FAA medical certification, a spare set readily available is required for international operations (suggested for all other operations). A flashlight in good working condition. Headset in good working condition. EFB in good working order (charged to at least 80%) with chord. Back up battery (Charged to 100%) A flight bag suitable for carrying, protecting, and securing their EFB as outlined in Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Program Manual SP 3105.
Regarding report for duty requirements and the EFB, what does good working order mean and what is the minimum battery charge to begin a flight segment?
Efb does not have any damage, screen/glass cracks (Rapid decompression), defects and /or known conditions that precludes it from operating in the manner set forth in the manual Minimum battery charge is 80% Battery Percentage is provided within flight view, (Flight checklist item)
What are the report for duty requirements for the backup battery?
Minimum battery charge is 100%
What are the currency requirements for the Jeppesen Flight Deck Pro and Company Manuals applications?
FD Pro may show updates available and still be considered current. Reference the update screen, when the green line falls within the Flight Duty Period window, the data in use by FD Pro is current and a download is not required for the Flight Duty Period. Company Manuals data must have been synced and downloaded within the preceding four calendar days to be considered current for the current day’s operation
– What does Emergency fuel provide? What are Emergency fuel values for the CRJ 200/700/900?
30 min of endurance Declared when landing with 30 minutes of fuel remaining 200= 1050 lbs 700= 1500lbs 900= 1550lbs
What does Minimum fuel provide? What are Minimum fuel values for the CRJ 200/700/900?
Minimum fuel provides go around fuel and emergency fuel/ Missed approach/ Go Around fuel Burn Calculated from (200 ft to 10nm final and landing) 200 = 450 lbs 7/9 = 600 lbs Minimum declared when est fuel on landing is less than 200=1,500 lbs 700= 2,100 lbs 900=2,150 lbs
When is a cold weather pre-flight inspection required?
A Cold Weather Preflight Inspection must be performed during the external inspection to determine if the critical surfaces are free from frozen contaminants when:
The OAT is ≤ 5C, or Atmospheric conditions conducive to icing exist, or
The aircraft has remained overnight and may have been subject to contamination, or
A through flight and residual ice from the inbound leg may have accumulated, or The wing fuel temperature is ≤0C Cold soaked ice is suspected in the wing tank area
What is a Hold Over Time?
The Holdover Time (HOT) range is an estimate of the time the deicing/anti-icing fluid is effective in preventing the formation of frost, ice, or the accumulation of snow on a treated surface. HOT begins when the final application of the deicing/anti-icing fluid commences and expires when the deicing/anti-icing fluid loses its effectiveness, e.g., when ice or snow begins to form on or in the fluid.
What is a pretakeoff check and when is it required to be conducted?
All Aircraft within hot and before takeoff
- The Pretakeoff Check Procedure is performed by the flight deck crew prior to taking the active runway for departure as outlined in this procedure.
- The Pretakeoff Check Procedure must be performed anytime the aircraft has been deiced/anti-iced, and HOT has been established, to ensure critical surfaces remain free of frozen contaminants.
- The Pretakeoff Check Procedure is performed by the flight deck crew within the HOT, and as close as practical to takeoff, regardless of how much of the holdover time has elapsed or the absence of active precipitation.
- The flight deck crew conducts this check from whatever vantage point in the aircraft the PIC determines gives an accurate indication of the condition of the representative surface (i.e., flight deck or cabin).
- Several Pretakeoff Checks may be required.
- When the check is conducted from the cabin, the PIC ensures the Pilot Out-of-Flight Deck Protocol as outlined in FOM SP 3100 Chapter 04 Flight Operations is followed.
- When the flight deck crew is unable to determine that representative surfaces are free of frozen contaminants, the aircraft must be deiced again and anti-iced if precipitation is present and a new HOT is established before a subsequent takeoff.
- In low light conditions, wing lighting or flashlights are used.
- The flight deck crew should be aware of the possibility of deice/anti-ice fluid failure. When fluid failure is detected during the Pretakeoff Check, the aircraft must be deiced/anti-iced again. B. Objective 1) To ensure critical surfaces are free of frozen contaminants prior to takeoff.
Procedure
- Visually inspect the representative surfaces for evidence of frozen contamination.
- When the representative surfaces are free of frozen contaminants and takeoff will occur within the HOT, the aircraft is considered clean and may takeoff
– What is normally the representative surface on SkyWest aircraft?
Normally the left wing leading edge and upper surface for all SkyWest aircraft.
a. The surface that is checked while conducting the Pretakeoff Check
b. Not limited to a treated surface
c. Cannot be a heated surface.
d. Normally the first surface to be deiced.
How do you determine if de-ice and/or anti-ice fluid has failed?
A. A fluid is considered failed when it is no longer able to absorb frozen precipitation. Under these circumstances, the assumption must be the contamination is adhering to the critical surfaces.
B. Failed fluids can be difficult to recognize as a layer of clear ice may have formed under the fluid, or ice crystals have formed in the fluid creating a surface roughness for takeoff that can significantly degrade aircraft performance or controllability.
C. A failed fluid usually loses all its glossiness and resembles a dulled, crystalline appearance. The ability to discern structural detail (rivets, screws, seams) through the fluid is lost. While snowfall on a wing may be readily apparent, any clear ice that may have formed underneath is not.
D. Accumulated snow on a wing on top of deice/anti-ice fluids means the fluid has failed and will not blow off on the takeoff roll. Similarly, Type I fluid when used alone can refreeze in a matter of a few minutes after the holdover time has expired under certain precipitation conditions, especially freezing drizzle and freezing rain. Failed fluid takes on the appearance of a dull rough coating of frost.
E. The PIC directs the specific application requirements of fluids on aircraft surfaces, the execution of GDPM procedures, and is the final authority to assess and determine when the aircraft is properly deiced, anti-iced, and safe for takeoff.
When is a pretakeoff contamination check required? 7/900
700 900 Only
The Pretakeoff Contamination Check must be performed when freezing or frozen precipitation has been present since completion of the Post Deicing/Anti-icing Check and,
A. The HOT has been exceeded, or
B. The HOT is no longer valid due to changing weather conditions, or
C. Operations in heavy snow are being conducted.
D. Takeoff must occur within five minutes of the completion of the Pretakeoff Contamination Check
How is a pretakeoff contamination check conducted?
1) The PIC:
a. Sets the parking brake and ensures the aircraft remains static while the check is conducted.
b. Turns the landing and taxi lights off,
c. Turns the wing inspection lights on.
d. Makes a cabin announcement to inform the passengers a flight deck crewmember will be
entering the cabin to conduct an inspection of the wings for the purpose of ensuring the
absence of frozen contaminants prior to takeoff.
2) The flight deck crewmember conducting the check:
a. Calls the flight attendant and asks to have the ceiling lights switched to dim and all other
cabin lights turned off during lowlight conditions.
b. Enters the cabin using the Pilot Out-of-Flight Deck Protocol.
c. Proceeds to the most advantageous row from which to view the wing upper surfaces.
d. Asks the passengers seated in the adjacent rows to stand in the aisle while the inspection is
performed, as applicable.
e. Conducts a close visual inspection of both wing upper surfaces, including associated control
surfaces and winglets. (1) During hours of darkness when using a flashlight, the flight deck crewmember must shine the light through the adjacent window behind the adjacent row to illuminate the upper wing. (2) When the ceiling lights restrict visibility of the wing, asks the flight attendant to turn them
off. f. Determines if the wing upper surfaces are free of frozen contamination. g. Asks passengers to be re-seated and to fasten seat belt. h. Using the Pilot Out-of-Flight Deck Protocol, regains entry to the flight deck. i. Reports findings to the PIC, as applicable. 3) When the wing upper surface is free of frozen contaminants and takeoff will occur within
five minutes, the aircraft is considered clean and may takeoff.
What is the definition of a Dry Runway?
Runway that is neither wet nor contaminated
What is the definition of a Wet Runway?
A runway is considered wet when more than 25% is covered by any visible dampness that is
1/8 inch or less in depth
What is the definition of a Contaminated Runway?
A runway is considered contaminated when more than 25% is covered by more than an 1/8th inch of standing water or its equivalent in slush, wet snow, dry snow or any depth of ice or compacted snow
How are Ficon contaminants applied to takeoff performance if RwCC values are not permitted to be used for takeoff?
Used for departures to identify the runway third with the most limiting contaminant. Also used to determine operating limitations such as crosswind limits with low runway friction.
What limits are considered by the dispatcher when calculating a MFPTW?
All flight planning limits except MRTW. These limits include MTOW, METW, MLDW + fuel burn off, fuel capacity limited takeoff weight, structural MTXW-taxi fuel and if required takeoff alternate METW.
What RwyCC values and/or braking action reports prohibit a takeoff or landing with a crosswind component greater than 10 knots?
Takeoffs and landings are prohibited with an RCC value of 1 or 2 (or BA reports of POOR) with a crosswind component of greater than 10 kts.
Takeoffs and landings are PROHIBITED when:
a) NIL BA is reported.
b) RwyCC reports of 1 or 2 are reported with a crosswind component greater than 10 kt.
c) BA reports of POOR are being reported with a crosswind component greater than 10 kt.
d) Wet Ice, Water over Compacted Snow, or Dry Snow/Wet Snow over Ice are reported with RwyCC values less than 1 BA NIL
If a discrepancy exists between a braking action PIREP and a reported RwyCC, which report shall be used to determine landing performance?
When there is a discrepancy between a PIREP and a runway RCC, the most conservative estimation
between the two shall be used
What is the minimum runway length for landing for all aircraft types?
5400
What is the minimum runway length for a CRJ 700 landing at a SAT level 3 airport with a field elevation less than 4,000 ft?
The required runway length for all aircraft is 5400’. Runway length may be reduced at SAT level 3 or lower airports when the airports field elevation is less than 4000’ to the following lengths 200- 5000’ 700- 5200’
