Communications

Question 1

Communications

When must a pilot read the FCIF?

Answer 1

All pilots shall log on to the FDDS using their ID number and password, and read all unread FCIFs from the Unread Documents list each time they check in.
FOM 4.1.2

Question 2

Communications

Do you have to actively monitor company frequency with SELCAL installed and in range of a Horizon Air station?

Answer 2

SELCAL Installed and In Range:
The radio shall be tuned to the appropriate in range station frequency. The pilots are not required to monitor the frequency.
FOM4.1.17

Question 3

Communications

When do you have to monitor ARINC frequency?

Answer 3

SELCAL Not Operable or Not In Range:
Pilots shall continuously monitor the appropriate station frequency when in range of a Horizon Air station. When not in range of a company station, the appropriate ARINC frequency shall be monitored.
FOM 7.1.17

Question 4

Communications

Where are ARINC frequencies located?

Answer 4

Should contact with ARINC be required, use the appropriate frequencies listed in the Jeppesen Airways Manual, “Enroute, ARINC-1.”
FOM 4.1.20

Question 5

Communications

What COMM radio must be used for ATIS/Clearance while at the gate? Why?

Answer 5

COM 1, because COM 2 needs to be monitoring the station frequency

Question 6

Communications

When must the flight crew ask for a full route clearance from ATC?

Answer 6

When a non-standard flight routing is filed by Dispatch, the flight crew shall ask for a full route clearance with ATC Clearance Delivery. Non-standard flight routings are noted as such in the leg remarks on the Dispatch Release.
FOM4.1.25

Question 7

Communications

How does the flight crew know that their routing is non-standard?

Answer 7

Non-standard flight routings are noted as such in the leg remarks on the Dispatch Release.
FOM4.1.25

Question 8

Communications

Under what condition must the interphone system between the flight deck and ground have to be operative for pushback?

Answer 8

When “Low Visibility Conditions” are in effect, as announced in ATIS broadcasts, the inter phone system between the flightdeck and ground shall be operative for pushback. Airport Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) procedures are in effect when the airport announces “Low Visibility Conditions” are in effect.
FOM8.2.4

Question 9

Communications

Which PA system has priority over the other, flight deck or cabin?

Answer 9

Flight deck has priority over the cabin , Fwd Cabin has priority over Aft Cabin

Question 10

Communications

Headsets and boom mics shall be used for all communications below what altitude?

Answer 10

FL 180