Comercial Opperations

Question 1

What type of certificate is required to operate a Commercial Air Service?

Answer 1

Air Operator Certificate

Question 2

What type of ACs are an Air Taxi Service operator allowed to use?

Answer 2

1) Any type of single engine aircraft
2) Any multi-engine AC that has a MCTOW of less than 19 000lbs (unless it is a turbo-jet-powered AC)
3) 9 Passenger seats or less

Question 3

What is the definition of Aerial Work operator?

Answer 3

A Commercial Air Service other than an Air Transport Service or Flight Training Service. No passengers are allowed.

Examples:

• Aerial Application/Spraying
• Banner towing
• Fire fighting
• Photography
• Mapping

Question 4

What are the restrictions for a Commuter operator?

Answer 4

1) Multi-engine: 19 000lbs or less
2) Turbo Jet: 50 000lbs or less
2) 10 - 19 passenger seats

Ex: Bearskin, Sowind

Question 5

What type of ACs can Airline Operators use in their fleet?

Answer 5

1) Multi-engine AC with more than 19 000lbs of weight
2) 20 or more passengers

Ex: Wetjet, Air Canada

Question 6

What types of things will the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) list?

Answer 6

• Aircraft performance
• IFR Procedures
• Weather Minima
• Crew Training
  Etc

Question 7

Every company will establish and maintain a Company Operations Manual (COM). What are the basics to know about this?

Answer 7

1) The COM contains specific approved operations
2) Amendments will be submitted to the minister
3) The COM will be amended by the Air Operator when required

Question 8

What is included in a Maintenance Control Manual?

Answer 8

• Maintenance and Inspection Sched
• Procedures for snags
• AD search

Question 9

What does a standard safety briefing include?

Answer 9

Use and position of:

• Exits
• Seats and seat belts
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• ELT