ATPL Flashcards
Information in OM?
Information on company policies and operation IAW requirements:
- company documentation access
- operation structure
- safety - reporting procedures, medical requirements
- operational policy - exemptions, operation limits, licensing, admin procedures
- Security
- SOPs
- Fuel Policy
- Maintenance
Home base off duty period?
12hrs between FDP
11hrs between 2 unused reserve periods
10hrs if company approved hotel is provided
Flight and duty limitations determined by?
FRMS which was approved and prior to that CAO48.1
Away from base ODP?
8hrs sleep opportunity, is assumed if crew are at accomodation for at least 9hrs and 10hr ODP.
If not met can delay next duty for 10hrs ODP and 9hrs at accomm or
Use reduced sleep opportunity clause
Positioning prior/ after FDP included in FDP?
Prior is included
After not included
Max reserve FDP?
16hrs no extension to this limit allowed
When can they change sign on time?
Not less than 2hrs before
Between 10 and 2 hrs they can under certain conditions
More than 10hrs no restrictions
How many days off in every 28 as a minimum?
6 days (a day is 00:00 to 23:59)
How many early starts (0500- 0659) are permitted?
3 consecutive days
4 consecutive days means on the 4th the FDP has to be 2hrs less
5 consecutive days means on the 5th the FDP has to be 4hrs less
Duty period will not be planned to exceed?
11hrs
Discretionary extension?
1hr and sectors may be increased by 1 more than was planned for the FDP
If a duty period exceeds 12 hours how much ODP?
At least 24hrs
Equipment requirements (part 121 large aeroplane air transport)
CASA approved MEL
WX radar
ELT (automatic)
Firefighting training
ACAS airborne collision avoidance requirements (eg.RA)
Terrain awareness and warning system
First aid oxygen
First aid kit (1 per hundred seats)
Aircraft instrument requirements
Part 121 CASR Chapter 11.07
IAS *
Pressure altitude *
Magnetic heading
Time
Turn and slip #
Attitude #
Vertical speed *
Stabilised heading #
OAT
Also fitted with equipment separate from above and independent that displays and measures:
IAS
Pressure altitude
Turn and slip
Attitude
Vertical speed
Stabilised heading
*The equipment must have an alternate source of static pressure
#the equipment must have an alternate power source from turn and slip or 2nd independent source of attitude info available
Privileges of ATPL
CASR 61.K (61.665)
Authorised to pilot a multi crew aeroplane as PIC or copilot for an aircraft you hold category rating, class rating or type rating for.
61.430/435 authorised to taxi the aircraft and operate aircraft radio
ATPL limitations?
CASR 61.680
- Can conduct IAP only if aircraft is equipped for it and you have completed training and competency
- Conduct circling approach if successfully participating in operators training and checking system that includes circling
- conduct 3D app if successfully participating in operators training and checking system that includes 3D approaches
Limitations on exercise of privileges of ATPL - recent experience?
Participating in training and checking program exempts you from the 3 IAP within 90 days rule
IPC required? Can we use it outside of company ops?
CASR 61.695 No training and checking program at Qlink exempts us from an annual IPC.
Only valid for operations conducted by the operator not outside QLink
Is FRMS Manual approved by casa?
Yes we operate under our own FRMS rule set that has been approved by CASA under CAO 48.1 appendix 7
What does CASR part 99 require of Qantas?
Drug and Alcohol Management program (DAMP)
What does Qantas require of all employees for BAC and drugs?
Zero blood alcohol level and be drug free
Post incident what happens with regard to DAMP?
Any staff member involved in an accident or safety incident must undertake a post incident alcohol and other drug test.
Breath test within 8hrs and 32hrs for urine test
Can Qantas do random DAMP testing?
They can only random drug test you. They can’t random alcohol test you.
Where can we find info about DAMP?
OM 1 safety section 3.24
Terminal has DAMP plan in its entirety
What is employee responsibility for drug and alcohol as per OM?
Maintain zero blood alcohol and be drug free whilst at work, or on duty, on QantasLink premises or elsewhere or in QLink uniform except where authorised
What is crews responsibility for over the counter medication?
they must consider the potential for both the underlying medical condition and the resultant medication to affect fitness for flying
What section of the OM has info on drugs and medications?
Safety section 3.26
If the PIC suspects a crew member of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol what should they do?
Communicate to the duty pilot, then approach the aircrew member and ascertain the persons fitness to fly.
Do not suggest or accuse that someone is on drugs or alcohol.
Can you wear you work shirt and consume alcohol?
No not even with epaulettes and wings removed, the shirt is identifiable company inform
OM 3.27
What’s the basic rule for alcohol?
CAR 256 and written in OM section 3 (safety)
a person shall not act as, or perform any duties or functions preparatory to acting as Flight Crew if they have consumed alcohol during the 8-hour period preceding the aircraft’s departure.
Suitability of aerodromes where the dash can operate. What is the reference?
MOS 139 and OM 10.5 (Airport, Route Assessment and Monitoring section)
Runway and taxiway width permitted?
15m taxiway
30m runway minimum
90m strip (graded area)
Maximum size of runway surface cracks? And size of loose stones?
40mm transverse
25mm longitudinal
25mm isolated loose stones
Runway lighting requirements?
For night operations lighting systems must be provided for all:
Runways;
• Taxiways; and
• Aprons intended for night use.
• At least 1 wind direction indicator; and
• Obstacle lighting (when specified in local procedures).
• All unserviceable areas.
OM1 10.5.5, MOS139 chapter 9, Jepps ATC, Airports and ground aids section 2
Approach slope guidance required?
There is no requirement for the Dash 8 unless required by CASA.
Adequate airport?
Meets physical requirements for dash
Has met forecast service
Has 1 IAP
Suitable airport?
Is an adequate airport which is forecast not to require an alternate during the period nominated for possible use
Can we do search and rescue ?
Yes,
What are the conditions ?
In flight - PIC may use discretion if it’s safe to do so. Company fuel reserves must be maintained and passengers informed.
Pre- planned- you need chief pilot or delegate approval.
On completion of the SAR event, you must complete a HIRO.
Pilot Maintenance and Authorisation references ?
OM1 7.2
CASR 42.080
What can we do under Pilot Approved Maintenance?
RSC
Oil
Light bulb replacement
SPGRG
Resets in Technical supplement in FDEM
Interrogate CDS
Apply MEL, CDL, DWL
Reset Circuit Breaker IAW CB Policy
Repeat a 24hr test
Engine run
Pilot approved maintenance tasks are
detailed in the what ?
FDEM
If you have a caution light and the engineers are telling you to do an engine shutdown and restart can you do that ?
Starting and/or operation of engines or aircraft systems utilising
FCOM normal procedures is not considered a maintenance activity.
This may be carried out to assess normal system operation.
All resets completed in accordance with the FDEM or supplemental
ground resets must be recorded in the?
QL-3 prior to a subsequent
departure. The QL-3 entry can be completed on arrival at the
destination prior to the next flight
Can you fly any operation or just at Qlink?
You can PIC an aircraft under IFR requiring an ATPL for the dash 8 under the cyclic program which covers IAP and circling requirements.
Outside the QantasLink cyclic program the IFR currency is not valid and cannot be used
Pressurisation controller manual mode how does the system operate ?
- Aft Outflow Valve will remain in last position
- Use INCR/DECR DIFF knob to keep diff <5.95psi
Hydraulic Accumulator Pressure vs MFD pressure for Park Brake?
- Outside gauge reads accumulator pressure on nitrogen side
- MFD is pressure in line
Line up allowance Q400 =?
33m
Requirements for an AOC?
(Ref CASA Air Operator Handbook
CAA 1998 Part 3 Division 2)
DOT PIIS MD
Operations Manual - policies and procedures
Training and checking manual
DG Manual
Safety Management System
Insurance
Must comply with all requirements of the CAA
Duty to exercise care and diligence
Sufficient infrastructure
Sufficient personnel with required experience
Aircraft Loading System references ?
OM1 6.8.1
Performance Manual - General 1.2.6
FCOM Section 4.6.3
4 main positions required for an AOC?
CEO
CP
Head of airworthiness and maintenance control HAAMC
Head of training and checking HOTAC