CFR 135: Commuter & On Demand Operations Flashcards
Give three examples of personnel to whom the provision of FAR 135 are applicable.
Commuter on demand; pilot mechanic, and crew
Are PIC responsibilities pertaining to aircraft airworthiness required to be covered in the Operations Manual?
Yes
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?
No
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?
Notify the appropriate ground station by communicating or deviate as require.
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?
If the conditions still exist, it considered an Emergency
By regulation, what credential must an FAA inspector present to the PIC to gain access th the pilot compartment of the aircraft?
Aviation Safety Inspectors Credential - FAA 110A form
What current material are Air Methods required to provide to you as the pilot?
Checklist and charts
What are the minimum altitudes for Autopilot use in a Rotorcraft?
Does not apply to Helicopters
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?
10%; 10,000 ft and 15,000 ft
Is there a communication equipment required for operations under VFR over routes navigated by pilots?
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
Is there an exception to the shoulder harness rule requiring a shoulder harness to be worn?
If they can not perform required duties
What values are used to determine the current empty weight and balance at 36 months intervals?
Actual weight
For carrying passengers VFR over-the-top, what must the weather reports / forecast indicate for the point of termination and for how long?
VFR at ETA plus 1 hr
What is the minimum airman certificate required to fly VFR under Part 135?
Commerce Pilot License and IFR rated for VFR over-the-top
Is Air Methods authorized to assign any specific non-flying duties to an employed PIC during any required rest period?
No
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?
No
Under “normal flight planning” is there an allowance for exceeding flight time limitations?
Yes, due to unforeseen circumstances
As a PIC for Air Methods, is your flight time limitation concerned only with flight time incurred while in the employee of Air Methods?
No, it’s for total commercial flying
For a PIC to operate for a certificate holder under IFR , what must he/she pass every 6 calendar months?
An Instrument Proficiency Check
Six instrument approached; intercepting, tracking and holding
For single pilot PIC, is an autopilot check required every 6 months?
No, every 12 months
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?
It doesn’t.
Emergency drill training is a requirement for the FARs. Name at least three of the items required to be trained?
Emergency Assignments
operations of Emergency equipment
handling of emergency equipment
