Duty time Flashcards
What period is window of circadian low?
Between 02:00 and 05:59
Under which chapter can you find the tables for calculating Maximum Daily Duty Period?
OM-A Ch 7.3
What is the maximum difference between CC and FC reporting time regarding FDP?
Maximum 1 hour
Possible extension for MFDP?
How does this affect rest period?
Up to one hour not more than twice in any 7 consecutive days.
Minimum pre-flight and post-flight periods shall be increased by 2 hrs or,
Post-flight period shall be increased by 4 hours.
Until when can planned extension be applied?
Until crew checks in for FDP.
Limits of cumulative flight hours
- 7 consecutive days
- 14 consecutive days
- 28 consecutive days
- 1 calendar year
- 60 duty hours
- 110 duty hours
- 190 duty hours
- 2000 duty hours
Limits of flight time
- any 28 consecutive days
- 1 calendar year
- Any consecutive calendar months
- 100 flight hours
- 900 flight hours
- 1000 flight hours
What is the maximum increase in flight duty with commanders discretion?
2 hours
What considerations should be taken when deciding on using commanders discretion?
WOCL encroachment
weather conditions
complexity of operation/airport environment
aircraft status
sectors
state of crew
What should commander do when a FDB is increased or rest period is reduced under his discretion?
Report to he operator.
When should commanders discretion not be used?
At home base or company hubs where standby or reserve crews are available.
What is considered critical duty time operation?
Before flight from base, planned FDP is less by 5 minutes than the maximum FDP.
Fom outstation, estimatet arrival is only 5 minutes before maximum FDP with extension
