FRMS Flashcards
According to FRMS what is an exceptional circumstance?
Weather holding or a diversion to an alternate airfield due to adverse weather is considered to be an exceptional circumstance. Crew do not need to consider weather holding or the time taken for a possible diversion, as long as the time to divert and land at the alternate will be less than the two hour duty extension allowance in section
If diversion is required which will exceed the 2 hour extension, is this acceptable?
No, the crew must ensure that there is sufficient duty time available to conduct an approach at the destination, divert, hold, approach and land at the alternate airfield within the maximum duty period plus the two hour extension (including post flight duties).
If an extension to duty is required, what are the requirements if any?
Crew are required to discuss the extension, be satisfied that each crew member considers that they are fit for the extension, and confirm with SMOPS that the extension is compliant prior to it occurring. Crew are also required to submit a fatigue report after the extension.
What options do crew have to monitor duty limits?
Check the Phoenix roster using the base computers Check the Phoenix roster using the deployment computers Check duty limits using the Validate F and D function in Phoenix Print a copy of a Phoenix Logbook page to monitor duty times manually Phone Ops staff (either pre-flight or during flight) to determine available duty
What does D7 or FAID mean on Phoenix
A flag will be displayed when the duty is within 12 hours of a cumulative duty limit (≥45 hours for the 7 day limit, ≥78 hours for the 14 day limit), or if the FAID score is calculated to be ≥70. A flag will also be displayed if cumulative flight time is within 8 hours of the 7 day limit (i.e. 42 hours).
The cumulative flight time limitation will be tracked by Phoenix. Phoenix will raise a ‘[F7]’ warning flag when an aircrew member will exceed 42 hours in 7 days and a compliance flag if an aircrew member exceeds 50 hours in 7 days.
When must flight and duty be validated?
Within 48 hours of the accrual of the duty.
What is IFLS and what are the limits?
Individual fatigue likelihood score, 1-5 minor, 6-10 moderate Advise Base Manager or SMOPS • Notify other crew members • Co-worker monitoring for fatigue symptoms • Self monitoring for fatigue symptoms • Apply individual controls such as task rotation, rest breaks, increased level of personal monitoring and strategic use of caffeine • Submit Fatigue Report Form to Chief Pilot
10+ Notify Base Manager or SMOPS • Do not commence duty or reduce duty period to maintain IFLS ≤10 • Do not recommence duty until sufficiently rested • Submit Fatigue Report Form to Chief Pilot
Are crew responsible for flight and duty?
If actual duty is likely to exceed the rostered duty period, the individual crew member is responsible for knowing how much duty time remains before limits are reached.
