FAM Knowledge Flashcards
What’s does “preferred or recommended” mean in regards to the Qantas suite of manuals?
Should be considered company policy. Can go against this but must be for the safety of the aircraft and personnel. Any deviation must have written justification. If you are to deviate, ensure good CRM and you must brief prior to doing so.
FAM 1.1 Purpose of Manual Suite
During abnormals is the FCTM a primary or secondary reference?
Secondary Reference. Primary reference in terms of priority order should be ECL > QRH > FCOM > FAM
, Reference FCTM - Time permitting only, provides additional guidance
FAM 1.1 Purpose of Manual Suite
What is Qantas’s policy for employees as stated in the FAM?
Safety before schedule. Best effort to achieve comfort and efficiency for passengers around this policy.
FAM 1.3 Policy
When flying in another countries airspace, which regulations must you comply with?
PIC responsible for operation and compliance of aircraft within all laws and regulations in airspace they are flying. If non ICAO state then comply with Australian regulations so long as they are more limiting.
1.4 Compliance with Rules
And….
All aircraft operated under CASA regulations as its Australian registered. All Australian regulations for aircraft airworthiness, licensing and safety must be complied with regardless of location in world. However, additional regulations imposed in other countries also.
FAM 2.2.1 Operation of Company Aircraft
When can you intentionally disregard regulations?
In conforming with the rules and regulations the Pilot In Command of an aircraft shall pay due regard to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances which may render a departure from those rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.
FAM 1.4 Compliance with Laws and Regulations
And…..
May vary procedures, reg or company rules or ignore ATC direction only
o Sudden and extraordinary emergency exist
o Non-compliance is only reasonable way to deal with emergency
o It is a reasonable response to emergency
o Due to extreme weather or other unavoidable cause
4.1.1 Emergency Authority
What has the term RPT been replaced with?
Scheduled Air Transport Operation. RPT is now a Scheduled Air Transport Operation in the regulations. Charter is just Air Transport Operation.
FAM 1.4.1 Kinds of Operation
If you are approached by someone from the media, should you answer their questions?
If approached, politely decline and refer them to ‘Qantas Corporate Communication’
Any information given out without approval can be terms for dismissal.
FAM 1.5.3 Information to Media
What is the Qantas policy regarding sustainability?
o Safety first, then sustainability if operationally suitable
o Minimize APU, gate hold, single engine taxi, engine shut down, DARP, CI management, delayed flap and reduced flap landings, idle reverse thrust
o Discretionary fuel should be risk based
FAM 1.5.5 Environment and Carbon Emission Reduction
Do SIN’s need to be read before flight or at a time suitable to your schedule?
o FSOs and SINs must be read prior to aircraft departure
FAM 1.7.2 FSO’s, SINs, Notice to flight staffs
What’s the primary responsibility of the PIC?
Primary responsibility to ensure safety of aircraft, passengers, mail and cargo, crew.
All decisions should be governed by company policy.
FAM 2.2.2 Pilot in Command
What is the purpose of the Duty Captain?
o Responsible for liaison between captain and flight operations
- Operational
- Administrative
- Technical
- Engineering
- Any other factor affecting safety of operation
o First point of contact to help assess operation issues, authorized to make decisions and give advice in maintaining integrity of operation
o Can arrange conference calls with IOC and other departments
FAM 2.2.3 Duty Captain
What is “operational control”?
o The control over initiation, continuation, diversion or termination of a flight.
FAM 2.2.4 Operational Control
Who has “operational control” over the flight?
- Rests firstly with the PIC
- Critical Operations Event Group (COEG)
> Natural disasters, critical events
> HOFO, IOC Manager, QMET, Principal advisor of global development
> Can take control over decision of continuation of flight to an airport or airway
“Operational Control” = The control over initiation, continuation, diversion or termination of a flight.
FAM 2.2.4 Operational Control
Note, this can be confused with the following about control over an aircraft
4.1.2 External Authorities Assuming control over aircraft from Captain
• CASA - Right to direct or detain aircraft if it believes contravene regulations or danger to aircraft or persons or property on ground
• RFF – Authority to enter by force and take possession or direct people to leave to deal with RFF operations.
If a CASA inspector approaches the aircraft for an Inspection. When can you refuse this?
Authorized person must be allowed access to aircraft. So long as they produce identification. Without identification you can refuse access.
FAM 2.3 Supervision by Regulator
Do fleet safety work on behalf of fleet?
Fleet safety are independent for oversight and reporting. They report to Qantas Safety Security and compliance. Creates an independent body that isn’t influenced by fleet.
Disseminates info through SINs, FSOs, Yammer etc
FAM 3.1.1 Safety Departments
What is a pilot report in Intelex used to report?
o Used to report most things. Safety hazards, Incidents, acidents, ATSB, DG’s, Loading, non-safety occurrences (Transport scheduling etc)
o If ATSB Reportable, within 24hrs and notify duty captain or fleet safety captain ASAP.
o Pilot report for technical aspect must be accompanied by techlog entry
FAM 3.2.2.1 Safety Reports
Can a report be confidential?
Yes, however it can not be confidential if its a reportable safety incident or accident.
Reporter will be contacted by SSQC to validate report.
FAM 3.2.2.3 Confidential Reporting
