Flight View Users Guide

Question 1

OTS stands for what? What color is the information bar for OTS flights?

Answer 1

Out-of-service, red.

Question 2

If a discrepancy is written up in FltView while en route, which airport would be selected, the departure or arrival airport?

Answer 2

Select the station where the maintenance process would be completed, in this case, the destination.

Question 3

Does an entry into FltView eliminate the need to call in the discrepancy?

Answer 3

Yes, so be sure the description is clear, concise, and sufficiently detailed.

Question 4

A submitted discrepancy should immediately change the A/C status to OTS. If the flight bar doesn’t turn red immediately what should you do?

Answer 4

Check your connectivity.

Question 5

If ACARS is inoperative can a weight and balance be calculated? Can this be used for departure?

Answer 5

Yes, using the FltView Manifest applet. This can be used for departure.

Question 6

Can the Manifest applet be used if AeroData is unavailable or if there is no connectivity?

Answer 6

Yes.

Question 7

What additional requirement does the crew have when completing an offline manifest prior to departure?

Answer 7

Offline manifest requires a phone call to the dispatcher prior to block out.

Question 8

Can takeoff numbers be accessed via ACARS if the A/C is OTS?

Answer 8

Yes, be careful this is not an indication that you are back in service.

Question 9

Have you ever read the FliteView user guide?

Answer 9

Yes or no.