FM - 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Does a Captain have the authority to cancel a flight?

A

No, that authority rests with SOC

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2
Q

Name two of the available methods that a pilot can electronically declare fitness for
duty?

A
  • CCI or Mobile CCI
  • DECS
  • ACARS
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3
Q

How early may a scheduled Flight depart assuming all passengers and cargo are
onboard?

A
  • 5 minutes
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4
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Can a flight be dispatched utilizing the Conditional Language Exemption, 17347, for
international flights?

A
  • No
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5
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When would a Takeoff alternate be required?

A
  • When weather at the departure station is below authorized CAT I landing
    minimums
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6
Q

When is a destination alternate required?

A
  • WX forecast +/- 1 hour of ETA (at the Destination) indicating ceilings less than
    2,000’ or visibility less than 3 miles
  • Airshows/VIP movement within +/- 2 hours
  • Braking action reported NIL
  • Crosswind component more than 25kts forecasted
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7
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When would a second destination alternate be required?

A
  • When the weather at the destination and first alternate is forecast to be marginal
  • OR
  • When using the Conditional Language Exemption, 17347
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8
Q

When determining alternate airport weather minimums with two navigational facilities
available, what values must be added to the ceiling and visibility?

A
  • Ceiling- add 200 feet to the higher DA/DH/MDA of the two approaches
  • Visibility- add ½ statue mile to the higher authorized landing minimum of the two
    approaches
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9
Q

Your proposed alternate has two usable approaches and suitable runways, the GPS
approach requires 500 and 1, the LOC approach requires 400 and ¾ .

What is the minimum weather to file the airport as your alternate?

A
  • 700 and 1 1/2 SM
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10
Q

If an alternate is listed on your release what is the minimum HOLD fuel time that will be
listed on the dispatch release?

A
  • 12 min
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11
Q

If an alternate is not listed, what does the default HOLD fuel incorporate?

A
  • The greater of the following:
  • Historical Delay values plus fuel for gauge error and a missed approach
    OR
  • One circuit in a standard hold; a missed approach; climb to 10,000’; and fly to an
    Op Spec airport or an airport with a runway at least 7,000’x148’
    OR
  • Minimum of 20 min
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12
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What is the lowest visibility authorized for Envoy departure operations?

A
  • 600 RVR
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13
Q

What wind speed requires taxi and takeoff operations be suspended?

A
  • 50 kts or more
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14
Q

When does a Dispatch Release expire?

A
  • Flight cancels
  • Lands at a point not on the original release
  • Lands at a point in a different sequence than specified in the dispatch release
  • Returns to a station after taking off (air interruption)
  • Not having departed by expiration time if given by dispatcher
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15
Q

With a drift down flight plan, what should the flight crew do if the actual ramp weight
exceeds the planned ramp weight listed on the dispatch release?

A
  • Contact dispatch
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16
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If the actual ramp weight exceeds your planned ramp weight on the dispatch release by ____lbs or more what shall the Captain do?

A
  • 2000lbs

- Contact dispatch and consider obtaining a new fuel plan

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17
Q

What is the primary method for determining takeoff performance?

A
  • TPS
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18
Q

If TPS is unavailable, how can the takeoff performance and speeds be determined?

A
  • Airport Analysis data (VAA/VAQ or fos.aa.com)

- Flip Cards

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19
Q

If you are operating a Functional Check Flight will EWBS or TPS be available?

A
  • No
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20
Q

If the current temperature is warmer than the planned temperature by more than ___,
what must the flight crew do?

A
  • 20C

- Obtain new TPS data

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21
Q

What does the FM1 define as the weight of a Cabin Crewmember? ACM?

A
  • Cabin Crewmember- 170 lbs

- ACM- 190 lbs

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22
Q

What is the maximum variance per zone between the actual passenger count and the
Load Closeout passenger count?

A
  • Two passengers
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23
Q

With a Forward Caution Zone indicated on the Load Closeout, what are the
requirements for the actual passenger count in zone A and E?

A
  • Zone A- actual number of passengers must be less than or equal to the Load
    Closeout
  • Zone E- actual number of passengers must be greater than or equal to the Load
    Closeout
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24
Q

Where is the Basic Operating Weight of the aircraft denoted?

A
  • Yellow sticker in the AML
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25
Q

When performing a manual weight and balance on a flight without a Flight Attendant, will they need to be subtracted from the Basic Operating Weight?

A
  • Yes
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26
Q

What is the standard weight for Valet bags? What about Checked bags? What about
Heavy Checked bags?

A
  • Valet- 20 lbs.
  • Checked- 30 lbs.
  • Heavy- 60 lbs.
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27
Q

If the Load Closeout indicates MANUAL next to the C-4 weight instead of SCANNED,
what additional paperwork is the crew required to obtain?

A
  • Cargo Worksheet
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28
Q

What does a “LA” indicate on the SPCL line of the Load Closeout?

A
  • Live Animal
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29
Q

If the Auto-NOTOC system is not available, which form must be used to notify the
Captain that HAZMAT is being carried?

A
  • Form OK333
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30
Q

Who is required to review the AML prior to flight?

A
  • Captain AND First Officer
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31
Q

When is it required to start a new AML page?

A
  • Start of each new flight day
  • No more Mechanical discrepancies blocks or Accepted by Captain blanks are
    available
  • White carbon page has been removed and an entry need to be made
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32
Q

What is the correct way to void an entry in the AML?

A
  • Draw a single line through each line of the entry
  • Print the word VOID or “Entered in Error” across the entire entry
  • Sign and employee number
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33
Q

If the current AML page has been voided by Maintenance after the Captain has already
accepted the aircraft, does the Captain need to accept the aircraft again?

A
  • No
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34
Q

What does a silver dot next to a dent in the airframe signify?

A
  • Maintenance has inspected the area and found the damage to be within limits
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35
Q

What should a crew do if a silver dot is not located next to a visible dent in the airframe?

A
  • Contact Maintenance to ensure the area in question hasn’t already been notated
    in the ADL (Aircraft damage log), prior to making an AML entry.
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36
Q

Is a flight crew authorized to Flight Crew Placard a CDL item?

A
  • No
37
Q

If you have departed the gate and a flight crew placard requires the cockpit door to be
opened what action must be taken?

A
  • Return to the gate and normal placard procedures shall be followed
38
Q

How would a crew know which items could be deferred under a flight crew placard and
where could they find the procedure on how to perform a Flight Crew Placard?

A
  • A “YES” is listed in the Flight Crew Placarding column in the MEL
  • The Flight Crew Procedure is located in the MEL General Section
39
Q

If a Category B MEL is entered into the AML on a Monday, on what day would it officially
expire?

A
  • Thursday
40
Q

What is an NEF, where are they located in the MEL, and can NEF items Flight Crew
Placarded?

A
  • Nonessential Equipment Furnishings
  • MEL General Section
  • Yes
41
Q

Your aircraft has a Catergory B MEL expiring tonight at your destination, but you must
divert to another airport with no maintenance and remain overnight, can you depart the
next day?

A
  • Yes
42
Q

What is an ACI?

A
  • Administrative Control Item
43
Q

What is the maximum airspeed in Class D airspace?

A
  • 200 knots
44
Q

What is the maximum airspeed under Class B airspace?

A
  • 200 KIAS
45
Q

A LAHSO clearance, regardless of the performance capability of the aircraft, may not be accepted if ATC provides it after the aircraft is on the Final Approach and has
descended below how many feet AGL?

A
  • 1,000’
46
Q

Who has the final authority to accept or decline any LAHSO clearance?

A
  • The Pilot in Command
47
Q

If a particular airport or runway configuration is not listed in the Jepps as approved for
LAHSO, may it be used for LAHSO?

A
  • No
48
Q

How long before a hold should you be established at your holding speed?

A
  • 3 minutes prior to entering hold
49
Q

What is the maximum holding speed below 6,000’?

A
  • 200 KIAS
50
Q

What is the maximum holding speed between 6,000’ and 14,000’?

A
  • 230 KIAS
51
Q

What is the maximum holding speed above 14,000’?

A
  • 265 KIAS
52
Q

Where can crewmembers find a listing of the airports that require Special Airport Qualifications?

A
  • FM1, Section 3
53
Q

How would a Captain ensure they are qualified for a flight into an airport identified as SARA or requiring SAQ?

A
  • Review the SAQ chart in FM1, Section 3
54
Q

How does a Captain document that they have qualified per FM1 for operation into a SAQ airport?

A
  • HI14/city/ddmmmyy
55
Q

Where can the photo pages for SAQ/SARA airports be found?

A
  • JeppFD-Pro application
56
Q

Can a First Officer ever use the photo pages for the purposes of certification to operate into a SAQ/SARA airport?

A
  • No
57
Q

Where are the familiarization videos found for SAQ/SARA airports?

A
  • my.envoyair.com → Flight Training → SARA Airport Familiarization
58
Q

If the Captain has made a takeoff and landing at DCA 6 months ago, is it required for him to review the photo pages before making another takeoff and/or landing at DCA?

A
  • No
59
Q

Crewmembers will normally sign in how long before their scheduled departure time at
the beginning of their sequence?

A
  • 45 min
60
Q

Crew scheduling can reduce the crewmember’s show time at an outstation to what minimum time?

A
  • 20 min
61
Q

Under normal conditions when shall a crewmember be at the aircraft and ready for
flight?

A
  • 20 min prior to departure time
62
Q

Are crewmembers authorized to consume the same meals while on duty?

A
  • Crewmembers shall not intentionally eat the same meals prepared by the same
    food preparation service while on duty, or within a six-hour period prior to duty
63
Q

What is the time frame limit on consumption of alcohol prior to being on duty?

A
  • 12 hours
64
Q

What items are you required to carry or have readily available while performing duties on
the aircraft or attending training?

A
  • Envoy ID
  • Pilot Certificate
  • Medical
  • Photo ID
  • Passport
  • Restricted Radiotelephone operator permit
  • EFB
  • Backup Battery (Captain only)
65
Q

What what is the primary method a crewmember should follow if they lose an Airman or Medical certificate on duty?

A
  • Request a Replacement Certificate (Permanent or Temporary) from the FAA
    website at http://www.faa.govAQP
66
Q

What must a crewmember do if their FAA medical examination will not be completed by the 20th day of the due month?

A
  • Inform their Domicile Chief Pilot when the examination will be complete
67
Q

Should crewmembers carry backpacks while in uniform?

A
  • No
68
Q

When is the uniform jacket or company approved leather jacket required to be worn?

A
  • From the beginning of November to the end of April
69
Q

What are the approved methods of wearing the company ID?

A
  • Company lanyard OR
  • Clip- Clear, silver, black, navy – No Logo/design OR
  • Retractable badge reel- Clear, silver, black, navy – No Logo/design
70
Q

Are crewmember allowed to have beards or goatees while on duty? In training?

A
  • No.
71
Q

When shall crewmembers wear their company issued green, highly visible safety vest?

A
  • At all times while on the AOA
72
Q

Are hats required to be worn with the uniform?

A
  • No
73
Q

Can you self-clear yourself medically fit to fly if you were hospitalized during an illness?

A
  • No
74
Q

Where can crewmembers find a list of common medications that are approved for use while on duty?

A
  • FM1
75
Q

Who should a crewmember contact if they are too fatigued to continue performing their
duties or notice that another crewmember is too fatigued to continue performing their
duties?

A
  • Contact Crew Scheduling
76
Q

If a crew member is removed due to fatigue, how long do they have to complete the
mandatory report?

A
  • 48 hours
77
Q

If a crewmember has a limitation stating corrective lenses are required what is an
additional requirement besides wearing the corrective lenses while on duty?

A
  • Carry and have readily available a spare set of corrective lenses (IATA
    requirement)
78
Q

What actions should the crewmember take when you have received an updated
medical?

A
  • Provide a copy to Chief pilot’s office for their input into FOS
  • HIL entry to update weight
79
Q

You called in sick on day three of a four day trip. You were released by scheduling and
intend to commute home. What should you consider prior to your commute?

A
  • Obtain travel authorization prior to any “travel while absent” from your Chief pilot
80
Q

Where does a crewmember find what the latest updates for the electronic flight bag?

A
  • EFB → Flight Operations Technical → Revision Status Sheet
81
Q

Who is responsible to maintain their manuals in a current state?

A
  • Each crewmember
82
Q

Can a crew fly with only 1 IPAD available

A
  • Yes but only to a domicile to get a loner or replacement.
83
Q

When the Captain is not an IOE instructor and the FO has less than 100 hours in the
type of aircraft being flown what conditions warrant the Captain making all Takeoffs and
Landings?

A
  • SARA Airports designated by the FAA –OR-
  • Any of the following conditions exist:
    i. Visibility in the latest weather is at or below 3/4 mile
    ii. RVR for the runway being used is at or below 4,000 ft.
    iii. Runway to be used has water, snow, slush or similar conditions which
    adversely affect aircraft performance
    iv. Braking on runway to be used is less than “good” or equivalent
    v. Crosswind component for runway to be used is in excess of 15 kts.
    vi. Windshear is reported in the vicinity of the airport
    vii. Flaps 180 or 220 takeoffs
    viii. Any other condition the PIC determines to be prudent
84
Q

How often are Captains required to have completed a line check?

A
  • Within the preceding 12 months
85
Q

When is a Captain considered to be a “Restricted Captain”?

A
  • When such pilot has not accumulated 100 hours as PIC in revenue service on
    the type of aircraft being operated
    i. Flight time during IOE is not eligible toward the 100 hours required
86
Q

What are the lowest possible minimums for landing as a restricted Captain?

A
  • 300/1 mile or 4,500 RVR, unless using FAA Exemption 17203 (Cat I minimums
    with autopilot on)
87
Q

You are flying with or as a high minimums Captain, the weather upon arrival reports 200 and 1 mile and you are expecting an ILS approach, may the approach be conducted?

A
  • Yes, when using FAA Exemption 17203.
88
Q

What are the landing currency requirements?

A
  • 3 takeoffs and landings within 90 days on the same type of aircraft they are to
    serve