Chapter 3 Flight Operations Flashcards
If a pilot certificate or medical is lost stolen or destroyed, what can be done to get permission to fly?
As per 3.2 the Chief Pilot can issue a letter granting 72 hour permission
Want is considered severe weather?
As per 3.11
- Wind in excess of 40 knots
- ice, freezing rain or heavy wet snow
- thunderstorms with associated hail and lightening within 10 miles
- flash flood warning likely to affect the base
- tornado watch/warning within the local service area
- hurricane or tropical storm activity within 150 miles of the MAI service area
How should an aircraft preflight check be signed off?
As 3.12
In the aircraft logbook preflight block as follows
- signature
- date
- aircraft TT
- certificate type
- certificate number
or in the aircraft logbook discrepancy report section and will include “preflight complied with” and then the above info
Who signs the “daily” or “daily
airworthiness” section?
Only the technician
How does the pilot ensure the aircraft is airworthy?
In addition to the preflight inspection…
- review the aircraft logbook for open discrepancies
- review the record of deferred maintenance to review deferral expiration status of any open MELs and any associated flight restrictions
- review the component change and special inspection section of the aircraft logbook for upcoming maintenance requirements coming due
- review the entire aircraft status report for
1. Airworthiness directives and service bulletins are current and have time remaining for the intended flight day
2. Engine and airframe inspections, component overhauls and life limited parts have time remaining for the intended flight day - all inspection and maintenance “due dates have been carried forward and will not exceed the projected days flying
- make sure complete flight next due matches
What are the start of shift duties and responsibilities?
As per 3.13 -duty in but don’t select aircraft -shift brief with off-going pilot -GET THE PILOT PHONE -weather briefing -RAIM/WAAS brief for IFR -logbook/status sheet review -preflight inspection -fuel sample (day only) -start manifest and complete Weight and Balance static portion of risk assessment -brief medical personnel -passenger brief for any not trained medical personnel -
What documents and items are required to be on board the aircraft?
As per 3.19
AROW
Make sure variable configuration form is in the MAI Weight and Balance Manual
All appropriate Flight manual supplements for required equipment
2 EFBs
Aircraft checklists
Fuel burn reference cards
Passengers briefing cards (equal to number of seats)
Aircraft Logbook
VOR check sheet
Operable flashlight
Blank MEL decals
What should you do if there is a discrepancy in data discovered between your two EFBs?
As per 3.20
On the ground
determine the most recent data version before flight
In the air, reference the data that yields the most conservative response
When may you remove an EFB from the cockpit?
As per 3.20
EFBs May be removed from the aircraft for
- maintenance
- charging
- revision updates
- security reasons
- extreme temperatures in the cockpit
- flight planning
- an other reason deemed necessary by the PIC
The EFB removed sign must be placed on the pilot seat
What are the start of shift procedures for preflighting the EFB?
As per 3.20
- Inspect general condition
- wake up/power device
- check charge is min required for flight
- connect to WiFi
- ensure publications are currrent
- charging cables- general condition
What should be included in the post flight briefing with medical personnel?
As per 3.28
Risk analysis process
Accuracy of scene coordinates
Communication issues
Pre-departure procedures
Sterile cockpit
Enroute- weather, ATC, communications, etc.
Landing zone- safety, suitability, communications, etc.
Departure
Destination facility or airport
Aircraft mechanical concerns or medical equipment malfunctions
Air medical resource managment
What is the procedure for IIMC?
As per 3.56
Attitude Level
Heading (turn only to avoid known obstacles
Power (adjust to climb)
Airspeed (adjust to climb)
Climb to the MSA De goggle All turns standard rate or less Contact ATC and declare an emergency Request vector to VMC or the nearest approach
