FAR 135, GOM, Ops Specs

Question 1

Where are the Ops Specs for Tempus Jets located?

Answer 1

The company Ops Specs are located in chapter 8 of the GOM. 
Part A--page 248
Part B--page 303
Part C--page 347
Part D--page 384
Part E--page406

Question 2

A041 is authorization to conduct a Pre-takeoff Contamination Check.

Answer 2

Procedures are described in the GOM, chapter 5, appendix B.

Question 3

A061 is authorization to use Electronic Flight Bag.

Answer 3

This is authorization to use class 1 hardware in accordance with GOM, chapter 4 procedures. 
iPad must be charged greater than 75% battery charge.

Question 4

B035 is authorization to operate in Class A airspace using Area Navigation

Answer 4

This also includes authorization to fly domestic Q-routes. This DOES NOT include Q-routes in the Gulf of Mexico.

Question 5

C052 authorizes Approach and Landing Minima.

Answer 5

TDZ RVR reports are controlling for all approaches to that runway. The mid RVR may be substituted for TDZ RVR if TDZ RVR is not available.

Question 6

C055 authorizes Alternate Airport WX Minimums.

Answer 6

• 1 nav facility on the airport — + 400 and 1 mile.
• 2 nav facilites on the airport – + 200 and 1/2 mile.

• MUST NOT use alternate airport WX minimums that are N/A.

Question 7

C064 authorizes Terminal Area IFR Ops in Class G Airspace without operating Control Tower.

Answer 7

This authorization requires:
• Airport has SIAP
• Approved WX source
• Means to acquire traffic advisories
• Facilities to conduct IFR operations.

Question 8

D095 authorizes use of MEL.

Answer 8

Tempus Jets is authorized to use an FAA approved MEL.
• Cat A--remarks column
• Cat B--3 days
• Cat C--10 days
• Cat D--120 days

Question 9

What are High Mins Captain Requirements?

Answer 9

Less than 100 hours PIC in type requires:

• add 1/2sm to visibility
• add 100ft to DA/MDA
• not to exceed applicable alternate landing mins for the approach being flown.

Question 10

What are the IFR Fuel Requirements?

Answer 10

Fly to and land at the planned destination, + fly to and land at the alternate, + 45 min at normal cruise.

• Does not apply if IAP and alternate WX is not required.