GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question 1

What weights should be used when carrying PAX?

Answer 1

Asked weight

Plus 10 pounds

Question 2

What is the PAX briefing?

Answer 2

1) No Smokinh
2) Seats belts fastened T/O & LNDG
3) Seats upright T/O & LNDG
4) Exit location & operate
5) Survival eqpmt location
6) Fire Extinguisher location
7) Cell phones airplane mode
8) DITCHING instructions if over water

Question 3

What is the crew briefing prior to Takeoff?

Answer 3

Any fire, fault or loss of directional control on the ground or prior to gear up - we will abort takeoff.
If in the air, gear & flaps up, fly the airplane, maintain VFR, return & land on this runway.

Question 4

What training is required to qualify as PIC of a 135 flight?

FARS

Answer 4

135.293 - full checkride covering everything (12 months)
135.297 - IFR flight check (6 months)
135.299 - Enroute checkride (12 months)
Grace month - before & after but doesnt change the date.

Question 5

To qualify as a PIC of a 135 Flight what 5 things are required?

Answer 5

1) Current 2nd medical
2) Commerical / ATP License
3) FAA checkride 135.293
4) IPC 6 months 135.297
5) Enroute check 135.299

Question 6

Can we (as Single Pilot) exceed 8 hours of flight in a 24 hour period?

Answer 6

No (it’s a trailing/rolling 24 hour period)

Question 7

What is your duty time per day limit?

Answer 7

14 hours

Question 8

How much rest time do you need before a 135 flight?

Answer 8

10 hours

Question 9

What are the guidelines concerning drinking alcohol?

What’s the full reg say?

Answer 9

Must have 8 hours from last drink before going on duty.
Max breath alcohol content
is .04.
No adverse effect (no hangover)

Question 10

What are the oxygen requirements for Part 135 flight crew?

Answer 10

At 10,000 feet - after 30 minutes continuous O² required

At 12,000 feet - O² required continuously

Question 11

All mechanics that touch our 310s must participate in what program?

Answer 11

Anti-drug & anti-alcohol testing

Question 12

If an aircraft requires MX away from home base….

What are the steps to be taken by the crew?

Answer 12

Contact D.O.M. & he will make arrangements for repairs.

Question 13

Are we approved for CAT II approaches?

Answer 13

No…CAT I only

Question 14

What must a pilot have in sight to descend for a landing on IFR approach? (At least 1)

Answer 14

1) Runway, runway markings, runway lights
2) Approach light system
3) Threshold, threshold markings, threshold lights
4) Touchdown zone, TD markings, TD lights
5) VASI/PAPIs
6) Runway end lights

Question 15

When are we required to file an alternate?

Answer 15

When the reported WX from 1 hour before arrival to 1 hour after arrival is below 2000 feet MSL & 3 mile visibility

Question 16

Can a pilot descend below the DH / MDA on an IFR approach?

Answer 16

Yes, to 100 feet AGL when approach leadin lights are in sight.

Question 17

What equipment is required to be FIKI (known ice)?

Answer 17

Wing/vertical & horizontal stabs boots (inboard and out board)
Heated windshield
Heated Stall & Pitot
Ice light
Dual 100 amp alternators
Heated prop boots

Question 18

What specific preflight items must be checked for on the Main/Tips tanks?

Answer 18

Transfer pumps are running

Caps are clamped down & in the right direction

Question 19

If your Pitor Tube was blocked or frozen what indication would you get in the cockpit?

Answer 19

Airspeed indicator would read zero

Question 20

Prior to each flight the PIC must make sure all required items are on board the aircraft. What are those items?

Answer 20

1) Airworthiness Cert
2) Registration Cert
3) Required checklist
4) POH
5) GOM
6) Charts
7) Flashligh
8) W&B Info
9) (2) headsets, microphones
10) FCC Radio permit
11) Flight Log Manifest
12) MX status sheet (can)
13) Emergency Procedures Card

Question 21

External lights should be illuminated on the aircraft at what point prior to LDNG/Arrival?

Answer 21

10 miles