Crew/AC Airworthiness Flashcards
How to record mechanical irregularities prior to block-out?
PIC records irregularity in the eAML. Maintenance determines action required.
How to record a mechanical irregularity after block out, before take-off?
QRH procedure or maintenance directed reset procedure. Defer it with maintenance.
MEL?
Minimum Equipment List. Aircraft is airworthy, although some instruments/equipment are inoperative.
CDL?
Configuration Deviation List. Used to defer missing equipment; found in the back of the AFM.
NEF?
Non-Essential Equipment & Furnishings. Have no effect on the safe operation of the flight.
DMI?
Deferred Maintenance Items
When does SkyWest procedure take precedence over FAR’s?
When SkyWest is more restrictive.
When do we need a special flight permit?
When the aircraft no longer meets airworthiness standards for revenue flights, but is still in a safe condition to fly.
What are your responsibilities after an accident or serious incident resulting in injury, death, or substantial aircraft damage? (5)
Passenger Safety. Preservation of Records. Notify Nearest Authority by quickest means available. Notify Dispatch. Do NOT provide any information (fact or opinion) about the incident/accident in any form (verbally or in writing) to anyone (including the FAA or NTSBO) outside SkyWest.
Documentation of an FDP extension is required. How is this done?
When the PIC becomes aware of the need for an FDP extension prior to a flight, the ACARS initilization or completion of load manifiest count as documentation.
Are Deadheads part of a rest period?
No.
You need at least ___ hours rest within a rolling 7 day period (168 hours).
30 hours.
Rest periods must be at least __ hours long with __ uninterrupted hours of sleep opportunity.
10, 8.
The Company Manual App must have been synced within the preceding __ days to be considered current.
4.
T or F
Prior to each flight YOU are responsible to calculate actual flight time completed so far that day and then add what you expect to fly on your next leg. Total flight time must remain at or below 8 or 9 hours. (depending on what your showtime was).
True.
