CFR 135: Commuter & On Demand Operations

Question 1

Give three examples of personnel to whom the provision of FAR 135 are applicable.

Answer 1

Commuter on demand; pilot mechanic, and crew

Question 2

Are PIC responsibilities pertaining to aircraft airworthiness required to be covered in the Operations Manual?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Other than those required for the medical concerns of the patient, is Air Method allowed to carry any narcotic drugs , marijuana, and depressant or stimulant drugs on board any of the aircraft if operates?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

While in flight you encounter a potentially hazardous meteorological condition or irregularity with a ground facility that you consider essential to the safety of flight. What is your responsibility with respect to this issue?

Answer 4

Notify the appropriate ground station by communicating or deviate as require.

Question 5

When an unsafe condition exists at the destination, and there is no acceptable alternative but to continue to the destination, is this considered a normal operation or an emergency?

Answer 5

If the conditions still exist, it considered an Emergency

Question 6

By regulation, what credential must an FAA inspector present to the PIC to gain access th the pilot compartment of the aircraft?

Answer 6

Aviation Safety Inspectors Credential - FAA 110A form

Question 7

What current material are Air Methods required to provide to you as the pilot?

Answer 7

Checklist and charts

Question 8

What are the minimum altitudes for Autopilot use in a Rotorcraft?

Answer 8

Does not apply to Helicopters

Question 9

In an unpressurized aircraft, ____% of the occupants, other than the pilot, must be supplied oxygen for flights between _______ft and _____ft lasting longer than 30 minutes?

Answer 9

10%; 10,000 ft and 15,000 ft

Question 10

Is there a communication equipment required for operations under VFR over routes navigated by pilots?

Answer 10

Yes, must be able to communicate with a ground station at any point

Must be able to communicate with ATC in Class B, C, D and E airspace’s

Question 11

Is there an exception to the shoulder harness rule requiring a shoulder harness to be worn?

Answer 11

If they can not perform required duties

Question 12

What values are used to determine the current empty weight and balance at 36 months intervals?

Answer 12

Actual weight

Question 13

For carrying passengers VFR over-the-top, what must the weather reports / forecast indicate for the point of termination and for how long?

Answer 13

VFR at ETA plus 1 hr

Question 14

What is the minimum airman certificate required to fly VFR under Part 135?

Answer 14

Commerce Pilot License and IFR rated for VFR over-the-top

Question 15

Is Air Methods authorized to assign any specific non-flying duties to an employed PIC during any required rest period?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

If you as a PIC are required by Air Methods to travel to a base other than your regularly assigned base for duty as a PIC, may you consider that travel time, either to or from that base, as part of a required rest period?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Under “normal flight planning” is there an allowance for exceeding flight time limitations?

Answer 17

Yes, due to unforeseen circumstances

Question 18

As a PIC for Air Methods, is your flight time limitation concerned only with flight time incurred while in the employee of Air Methods?

Answer 18

No, it’s for total commercial flying

Question 19

For a PIC to operate for a certificate holder under IFR , what must he/she pass every 6 calendar months?

Answer 19

An Instrument Proficiency Check

Six instrument approached; intercepting, tracking and holding

Question 20

For single pilot PIC, is an autopilot check required every 6 months?

Answer 20

No, every 12 months

Question 21

If a required checkride is given in the month before or after the month the checkride is due, how does that change when the next checkride is given?

Answer 21

It doesn’t.

Question 22

Emergency drill training is a requirement for the FARs. Name at least three of the items required to be trained?

Answer 22

Emergency Assignments

operations of Emergency equipment

handling of emergency equipment