FedEx FOM Ch-3 Flashcards
FOM 3.06 - Rev 69
List Examples of “Threats” to Discuss During Initial Crew Briefing:
Possible Threats:
- MEL Items
- Crew Experience
- Alertness & Preparation
- Airport & Route Familiarity
- Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Risks
- Weather
- Currrency
FOM 3.06 - Rev 69
Name two Management Briefing Techniques…
Two Management Briefing Techniques:
- Threat Awareness and Management
- Error Detection and Correction
FOM 3.07 - Rev 69
Recent Experience (Currency) Requirements
- T/Os
- Legs
- HUD
- EFVS
Recent Experience Currency Requirements:
- 3 Takeoffs and 3 Landings in the preceding 90 days.
- 2 Flight legs every 90 days
- HUD: 1 T/O & 1 Landing as PF using HUD every 90 days.
- ACARS: 6 apchs as PF using EFVS every 90 days.
FOM 3.11 (FAR 121.438) - Rev 69
If the FO has less than 100 Line Operating Flight Time (LOFT), when must the captain make all takeoffs and Landings?
FO < 100 LOFT Hrs = Capt makes T/O & Landings:
- At Special Qual Airports
- Prevailing vis = 3/4 mile
- RVR = 4000 feet
- Rwy with water, snow, slush that may adversely effect airplane performance
- Braking action < GOOD
- Crosswind component > 15 knots
- Windshear reported in vcty of airport
- Any other condition the Capt determines as prudent
FOM 3.13 - Rev 69
What are the:
- C078 (HUD) training consolidation requirements?
- C048 (EFVS) training consolidation requirements?
Training Consolidation Requirements:
- C078 (HUD):
- 6 takeoffs using the HUD, with or without takeoff guidance.
- C048 ( EFVS):
- 6 approaches using HUD/EFVS in conditions greater than or
equal to current applicable weather minimums.
- 6 approaches using HUD/EFVS in conditions greater than or
FOM 3.15 - Rev 69
What certificates are required on your person when on duty as a crew member?
Required certificates (on your person) while on duty as a crew member:
- Airman Certificate
- Restricted radio-telephone operator permit
- Medical certificate
- Company credit card
- Photo ID (driv lic, govt ID, passport)
- Passport & required visas
FOM 3.19 - Rev 69
Minimum flight crew equipment required?
Minimum flight crew equipment required:
- Flashlight in good working order.
- Company ID badge
- Passport and required visas
FOM 3.19 - Rev 69
Which FCIFs are required to be read before each duty period?
FCIFs required to be read before each duty period:
- Vital
- Corporate/Flight Ops critical
- Aircraft Specific
FOM 3.23 - Rev 69
What are the minimal airport facilities available to support flight operations?
Min airport facilities requirements:
- Comms w/someone who can provide current NWS/FAA approved WX
observations. - Comms w/a facility to provide traffic advisories. W/no control tower, can be
CTAF, Unicom, or tower frequency. - Control of runway and taxiway lighting (if required)
- Emergency equipment that can be notified by radio comms.
- Airport must be listed in section C070 of the Ops Specs.
FOM 3.23 - Rev 69
What is the 767 design group code?
- FAA?
- ICAO?
767 design group code:
- FAA: 4
- ICAO: D
FOM 3.25 - Rev 69
For an aircraft to be “RVSM Approved,” what equipment must be on board?
“RVSM Aircraft” are required to be configured with the following:
- Two independent altimeters
- Altitude alerting system
- Automatic altitude control system
— Autopilot with altitude hold - Secondary surveillance radar transponder with altitude reporting system
Connected to mode C or S transponder
FOM 3.25 - Rev 69
What conditions must you check prior to departure to ensure ops in RVSM airspace is legal?
Ensure these conditions are met prior to departure if planning ops in RVSM airspace…
- Check FPR to ensure aircraft is approved for RVSM operations
- Review ARD/AML to ensure required equipment is operational
- Check altimeters are within tolerances
FOM 3.35 - Rev 69
What WX is required to release to destination?
Required WX to be released to destination…
- WX reports or forecasts must indicate that the WX conditions will be at or
above authorized minimums at the ETA at the destination airport except
“extended overwater destinations.”
FOM 3.35 - Rev 69
Where can “Derived Visibility Minimums” be used?
What Ops Spec allows us to use Derived Visibility Minimums?
FedEx can use Derived Visibility Minimums to dispatch to destinations in:
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- 48 contiguous states
- District of Colombia
- US territories
Ops Spec 048 gives us this authority
FOM 3.35 - Rev 69
What kind of WX is controlling for release to destination?
Controlling WX for release to destination:
- Steady state winds
— Gusts are not controlling for planning
— Gusts are controlling for actual takeoff and landing - Conditional wording, if less than main body of forecast
- The lowest value in the RVR range
FOM 3.35 - Rev 69
Give Prevaling Visibility to RVR conversions (feet/meters) for the following:
Prevaling Visibility RVR (in feet) RVR (in meters)
1/2 statute mile (800m) ? ?
3/8 sm (600m) ? ?
1/4 sm (400m) ? ?
1/8 sm (200m) ? ?
1/16 sm (100m) ? ?
Prevaling Visibility to RVR Conversion:
Prevaling Vis RVR (feet) RVR (meters)
1/2 sm (800m) 2400’ 750m
3/8 sm (600m) 1800’ 550m
1/4 sm (400m) 1600’ 500m
1/8 sm (200m) 800’ 200m
1/16 sm (100m) 400’ 125m
FOM 3.35 - Rev 69
A flight with an ETE (enroute) to destination of 90 minutes or less may be released with an at or above min current WX and below mins forecast provided:
ETE < 90 minutes released w/current WX report >= mins and forecast WX < mins provided:
- WX report is within 2 hrs of ETA
- Reported prevailing Vis or RVR for planned runway is >= minimums,
charted or derived - Capt and Dispatch agree all factors indicate destination WX will be
>= authorized mins by ETA.
FOM 3.35 - Rev 69
A flight with an ETE (enroute) to destination of 90 minutes or less may be released with an “at-or-above” mins WX forecast and “at-or-below” mins WX observation provided…?
ETE < 90 minutes w/forecast WX “at-or-above” mins and WX
observation “less-than” mins provided:
- A favorable trend exists
- Capt and Dispatch agree all factors indicate destination WX
will be “at-or-above” mins at ETA
FOM 3.35 - Rev 69
A flight with an ETE of greater than 90 minutes may be released solely on what?
A flight with an ETE OF GREATER THAN 90 minutes may be released solely on:
- Forecast weather “at-or-above” minimums at ETA
FOM 3.35 - Rev 69
What kind of WX do you need to be released to an airport with “no” instrument approach?
WX requirements for release to an airport with “no” instrument approach:
- Reports and forecasts must indicate a ceiling and visibility to permit descent
from MEA to land under VFR conditions.
FOM 3.35 - Rev 69
What are the “Extended Overwater Destination” minimums for release of a flight?
WX requirements for release to “Extended Overwater Destination” or State of Alaska:
- Destination airport may he forecast “less-than-minimums” provided
the alternate airport is forecast “at-or-above” derived alternate minimums
at ETA.
FOM 3.37 - Rev 69
Canada destinations - What are the alternate requirements?
- Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental
An alternate to a Canadian destination is not required if:
- Takeoff airport is within N American continent, Caribbean, Bermuda
- Destination airport is “less-than” six hours from takeoff airport
- No fog, precipitation reported/forecast to be “less-than” 3 miles for ETA + 1 hr
- No TDRs reported/forecasted, isolated etc for ETA + 1 hr
- Forecast ceiling 1000’ above FAF and Visibility greater than 3 miles
OR…
Ceiling 1,500’ above MDA and Visibility greater than 6 miles - No risk of freezing rain, freezing drizzle, or sleet… forecast or reported
- Landing airport must have two separate runways
- Emergency or standby electrical power not notam’d OTS
FOM 3.37 - Rev 69
For domestic ops, what WX (reported and forecast) must you have to not require an alternate for dispatch?
(Domestic) Destination WX requirements to dispatch without a destination alternate:
- ETA +/- one hour, WX reports and forecast must indicate
— Ceiling >/= 2,000’ above field elevation
— Visibility >/= 3 miles
FOM 3.37 - Rev 69
Irrespective of ceiling and vis, what other conditions might require an
alternate (domestic)?
Domestic - Alternate required when…
- Crosswinds > 25 kits - ETA +/- one hour
- Braking action < Medium at ETA
- No control tower or closed at ETA
- Unlit airport and ETA is
— < 30 minutes before sunset (or)
— < 30 minutes after sunrise - Thunderstorm at ETA +/- one hour
- Other conditions determined by Capt or Dispatch
FOM 3.37 - Rev 69
What is “Exemption 18402”…?
List the Exemption 18402 Conditions and Limitations..?
Exemption 18402:
- FedEx may dispatch flights to the contiguous US, DC without an alternate if
at ETA +/- one hour the destination report and forecast is:
AIRPORT WITH A: Ceiling: VISIBILITY
Cat 1 Approach 1,000’ AGL 3 SM
Cat 2 Approach 1,000’ AGL 2 SM
Cat 3 Approach 1,000’ AGL 2 SM
Exemption 8402 Conditions and Limitations:
- Must use abeam waypoints
- No TDRs at ETA +/- one hour
- Not with Exemption 3585
- ACARS operational
- FANS operational
FOM 3.37 - Rev 69
For Flag Ops, what are the alternate weather requirements (for dispatch)?
For Flag Ops, what conditions require an alternate for dispatch?
(Despite ceiling and vis)
Flag Ops - Alternate WX requirements for dispatch:
- Scheduled flight time (on release) must be less than 6 hours
- Ceiling > 1,500’ above approach mins or 2,000’ above field
elevation, whichever is greater. - Vis > 2 miles (3,200 M) more than the lowest approach mins or
3 miles (4,800 M)
Flag Ops conditions requiring an alternate (dispatch)
- Destination has only one runway
- Breaking action < Medium at ETA, TRs forecast (ETA +/- 1)
- No control tower or closed at ETA
- Other condition, Capt/Dispatch
FOM 3.37.- Rev 69
For Supplemental Ops, what are the alternate WX requirements?
Supplemental Ops Alternate WX requirements:
- One alternate must be listed for each destination, regardless of WX.
- Ceiling and vis >= alternate WX mins at ETA.
- Alternate WX must remain > mins while enroute.
FOM 3.37 - Rev 69
What is the “Release of a flight to Isolated Destination without alternate” rule..?
“Release to isolated destination without alternate” rule…
- Applies to Flag or Supplemental flights.
- Flight may be released to airport outside the 48 contiguous States where an
alternate is not geographically available (excluding WX) provided sufficient
fuel is on board for:
— Fly and land at intended airport.
— Thereafter, to fly for two hours at normal cruise fuel consumption.
FOM 3.37 - Rev 69
When can you dispatch a flight to Canada without an alternate?
Criteria to dispatch a flight to Canada without an alternate:
- Takeoff Airport:
— Takeoff airport within N America, Caribbean, or Bermuda.
— Flight time < six hours. - Destination WX (ETA +/- one hour)
— No visibility (forecast or reported) < three miles.
— No (forecast or reported) thunderstorms.
— Ceiling 1,000’ above FAF altitude and Vis > three miles. (OR…)
— Ceiling 1,500’ above MDA OR Vis > six miles.
— No freezing rain, freezing drizzle, or sleet (forecast or reported). - Destination Airport:
— Mustmhave two suitable, separate landing runways.—
FOM 3.39 - Rev 69
Items to consider before running the “Alternate Airport WX Minimums Table.”..?
Items to consider before running the Alternate WX Minimums Table…
- If RNAV Apch is planned at alternate airport:
— PRAIM Must be calculated for ETA.
— RNP can be no lower than 0.3. - GPS Approaches cannot be planned for destination AND alternate.
- Forecast wind and gust must be within limits.
- All conditional forecast elements must be used.
- All MELs must be considered.
- Op Sec C048 provisions not authorized for dispatch.
- For circling, alternate WX mins must be > 1,400’ and Vis >/= four miles.
- Non- tower airports OK if on GOC “Authorized Facility” list.
FOM 3.39 - Rev 69
Describe the “Alternate Airport WX Mins” table:
Alternate Airport WX Mins Table:
APPROACH FACILITY CONFIG CEILING VISIBILITY
1 Nav Facility w/a straight in, MDA or DA Landing mins
Cat-1, or Circle 400’ + 1 mile or 800 meters
2 Nav facilities w/a Highest DA/MDA Highest land mins
Straight in to 2 rwys + 200’ + 1/2 mile or 800m
Suitable Cat 2 300’ 3/4 mile (1,200 m)
Or RVR 4,000’ (1,200 m)
Suitable Cat 3 200’ 1/2 mile (800m)
Or RVR 1,800’ (550m)
FOM 3.41 - Rev 69
When is a takeoff alternate required?
A takeoff alternate is required when the departure airport’s WX is below landing mins.
FOM 3.41 - Rev 69
What are the requirements for an airport to qualify as a takeoff alternate?
For an airport to qualify as a takeoff alternate:
- Must meet same requirements as a destination alternate.
- If takeoff alternate is not on the release, add it via “release amendments.”
- Takeoff alternate can be no more than one hour from departure airport.
FOM 3.42 - Rev 69
Explain Exemption 3585…?
FedEx can dispatch a flight under Exemption 3585 provided:
- Two alternates are on the release.
- “Exemption 3585” is listed on the release.
- Main body of WX is above mins at destination and 1st alternate.
- Conditional WX at destination (forecast) vis > 1/2 destination mins.
- Conditional WX at first alternate (forecast) > 1/2 alternate mins.
- Main and conditional WX at 2nd alternate > 2nd alternate mins.
FOM 3.43 Rev 69
What is a “High Mins Captain”…?
A “ High Mins Captain” is:
- A Captain with < 100 hours PIC in the type of airplane they are flying
FOM 3.43 - Rev 69
What are the takeoff minimums for a “High-mins Captain?”
The takeoff minimums for a High-mins Captain are the same. However:
- High-mins Captains cannot use Ops Spec 078 with visibility
less than 500’ (150m) RVR (requires HUD).
- HUD may be used with Visibility > 500 RVR for guidance.
FOM 3.43 - Rev 69
What are the takeoff alternate requirements for High-mins Captains?
Takeoff alternate requirements for High-mins Captains:
- Apply Exemption 5549 to determine if a takeoff alternate is required.
- If you can’t use Ex 5549:
— Increase Cat 1 visibility by 1/2 mile.
— Use RVR conversion table to see if a takeoff alternate is required.
FOM 3.43 - Rev 69
How do you determine the destination minimums for a High- minimums Captain “without” Exemption 5549?
High-mins Captain without Ex 5549 - Destination minimums:
- Add 100’ to DA/MDA.
- Add 1/2 mile to visibility or RVR conversion.
FOM - 3.43 - Rev 69
Hid do you determine alternate airport minimums for a High- mins Captain “without” Exemption 5549?
High-mins Captain without Ex 5549 - alternate airport minimums:
- Minimums for the approach or 300’ and 1 mile… whichever is greater.
— If, while flying the approach, you can’t land, apply Ex 5549. %
