FLIGHT TIME LIMITATIONS Flashcards
What is the reporting time before a normal flight from home base?
STD - 60 min
For a delayed flight, how is FDP calculated?
When informed of a delay of 4h or more, before leaving home the maximum FDP shall be based on the actual reporting time
When does a pilot become “unacclimatised”?
When finishing a duty period at a place where the local time differs by more than 3h
How can a pilot be acclimatized again?
- Finishes a duty period at home base or at a place with the same local time as his home base, more than 48h after the start of the last duty period that took him away from his home base and completes a recovery period
- Finishes a duty period at home base or at a place with the same local time as his home base, no more than 48h after the start of the last duty period that took him away from his home base
What is a DDO?
Domestic Day Off. A period at home base available for leisure and relaxation and free of all duties. A single DDO will comprise a minimum period of 34 consecutive hours and will include 2 local nights
Define “Duty Cycle”?
A series of Duty Periods undertaken between DDO:s
What is to the definition of “Flight Duty Period”? (FDP)
60 min before STD, for a normal flight, until blocks-on
How many consecutive hours can a pilot spend in the seat?
8h
How many total hours can a pilot be in the seat during a flight?
10h
What is the minimum in-flight relief required to be able extend FDP?
3h continuous rest
How much can FDP be extended if more than 3h continuous rest is provided?
By a period equal to 1/3 of the total rest, provided that a total FDP of 15h is not exceeded
Define “Split Duty”?
When an FDP consists of two or more sectors, and the sectors are separated by a period of rest that is less than the minimum rest period, then the standard FDP may be extended by a period equal to half the period of rest taken, provided that:
1. The period of rest is between 3-10 hours and
2. The FDP either side of the rest doesn’t exceed 10h
3. Max allowable FDP using split duty is 18h
When do we have to get approval from Duty Ops Manager for an FDP extension?
Extensions over 2h
What is the minimum rest period that HKEA may request from flight crew?
To a limit so that 10h in a room is available
Definition of “Local Night”?
8h of sleep between 22:00 - 08:00 Local time
What is the definition of a “Duty Period”?
Commences at actual reporting time and ends 30 min after chocks on or engine off, whichever is later
How many hours of sleep is included in the definition of “Sleep Opportunity”?
8 consecutive hours
What is the definition of a Late Night Period (LNP)?
The period 0100 - 0659
How many consecutive LNP:s can you do?
3
Is positioning considered as duty?
Yes
Is positioning considered as a sector?
No
What is the maximum standby duty hours?
12h
Definition of “Normal Rest”?
Rest period required after a Duty Period where the time difference is less than 6h
Rest has to be:
- At least as long as the preceding Duty Period or
- 12h
whichever is the greater
Definition of “Physiological Rest”?
Rest period required after a Duty Period where the time difference is more than 6h
Where the rest starts within 72h after the start of the Duty Period that resulted in the Flight Crew Member becoming Unacclimatised:
- At least as long as the preceding duty or
- A period sufficient to allow a sleep opportunity within
2200 to 0800h home base local time
- 14h… whichever is greater
Where the rest starts later than 72h after the start of the Duty Period that resulted in the Flight Crew Member becoming Unacclimatised:
- At least as long as the preceding duty or
- A period sufficient to allow a sleep opportunity within
2200 to 0800h home local time at place of rest
- 14h…. whichever is greater
As an alternative to the above:
- At least as long as the preceding duty or
- 34h…..whichever is greater
What is the definition of a “Recovery Period”?
- Can a “Rest Period” form part of a “Recovery Period”?
Period free of duty after a Duty Cycle greater than 48h and the pilot is unacclimatized.
- Yes
What are the limitations when it comes to DDO?
- Max 6 consecutive duty days
- 2 DDO:s in 14 days
- 7 DDO:s in 28 days
What is the maximum flying hours in 28 days and 12 months respectively?
100h in 28 days
900h in 12 months
What are the duty hour limitations?
55h in 7 days
95h in 14 days
190h in 28 days
When does FDP start for a training flight?
STD -75 min
When does FDP end?
When the aircraft is “On-chocks”
When does a “Duty-period” end?
30 min after “On-chocks”
At what time are crew members expected to be at the gate?
STD -60 min
What is the earliest time that a crew member is allowed to go airside?
STD -90 min
