Day 5

Question 1

EASA uses the following material (soft law) to implement the EU’s basic regulation and implementing rules (Hard law)

Answer 1

• AMC > what do we need to comply?
• GM > guidance info + examples to assist
• CS >technical standards required (certification specification)

Question 2

Crew member shall be responsible for the proper execution of his/her duties that are:

Answer 2

• related to the safety of the a/c and its occupants

- specified in the instructions and procedures in the OM

Question 3

Crew member shall report to PIC

Answer 3

• any failure that effect the airworthiness/safe operation of the AC
• any incident that could endanger the safety
• comply with the occurence reporting schemes
• comply with all flight and duty limitations

Question 4

Crew member shall NOT perform duties:

Answer 4

1. Under Influence of alcohol
2. When unfit due to injury or fatigue or sickness
3. After deep water diving or blood donation
4. Medical requirements (med class 1)
5. If in any doubt of being able to accomplish the duties
6. If you know or suspect suffering from fatigue or feel unfit.

Question 5

Crew member shall not

Answer 5

• consume alcohol less than 8 hours prior flight duty or start of standby
• start flight duty period with a blood alcohol level in excess of 0.2 prom
• consume alcohol during flight duty period or while on standby

Question 6

Safety culture

Answer 6

it reflects the real commitment to safety at all levels in the company

• how an organization behaves when no one is watching
• combined effect of organizational, professional and national culture
• can be positive, negative or neutral
• what do my superiors and colleagues think about safety
• negative safety culture results in: cutting corners, unsafe decision and increased risks.

Question 7

EASA Flight limitations

Answer 7

• duty period: reporting time until signing out
• flight duty period: reporting time until BLOCKS ON
• window of circadian low: during night when your body wants to sleep 02:00-05:59
• SCD Commanders discretion: extended FDP by 2hours for unforeseen circumstances

Question 8

The commander needs to determine, before departure, if the AC can arrive on-blocks within the max FDP (CSD subject).

rest time?

Answer 8

Minimum rest at home base: 12h
Minimum rest away from home base: 10h

If arrival is not within the MAX FDP including commanders discretion > write an ASR

Question 9

A/C system

Max fuel imbalance

Answer 9

Wing span: 36meter

Max fuel imbalance 453 kg

Question 10

Hydraullic systems

Answer 10

Flaps and slats: hydraullic system B
Gear: hydraullic system A

Loss system A > LDG manual gear extension
Loss system B > alternate flaps extension, slats non-retractable