Chapter 5 crew qualification

Question 0

What competency is required to operate to category A B C aerodromes?

5.2.10

Answer 0

A - normal

B - self briefed prior to flight

C - self briefed prior to flight and

Operate to the AD as PM with another captain or as PF with a training captain.

Or

Undergo simulator training and recorded.

Question 1

What areas are considered for the Route and Aerodrome Competence/Qualification?

Answer 1

5.2.10

Polar

Northern Himalayas

Question 2

How long is route and aerodrome competency valid?

Answer 2

12 months. Revalidated by operating to the AD or on the route.

5.2.11.1

Question 3

5.2.15.1 Who may provide Relief of the Commander

Answer 3

The Commander may be relieved in flight by:
Another Commander; or
For operations above FL200, another flight crew member, who holds a valid ATPL.

Question 4

5.2.18.2 what are the First Officer Operational Limitations

Answer 4

Take-off Limitations – A First Officer may not conduct the take-off if:
The runway is contaminated; or
The crosswind component exceeds 20 kts; or
The visibility is 500 m or less.
The departure is a CAT B** or a CAT C aerodrome (refer to Section 8.1.2.5).
Landing Limitations – A First Officer may not conduct the landing if:
The approach conducted was a CAT II/III ILS; or
The runway is contaminated; or
The crosswind component exceeds 20 kts; or
The approach conducted was a CAT I ILS with autoland or CAT 1 GLS with autoland; or
The destination is a CAT B** or a CAT C aerodrome (refer to Section 8.1.2.5);
For non-normal/abnormal condition refer to 1.5.4.1.
During Nomination as Commander Training, a Training Captain may, at his discretion, allow the trainee to conduct an autoland, and to operate the aircraft to FCOM crosswind limitations.