INDOC Flashcards
If a conflict occurs between the FOM and the FCOM (VOL 1 or 2), which one takes precedence?
The FCOM
Part 119 requires certain management positions to be actively held per operating certificate. We have Atlas and Polar. We are the only airline in existence with a waiver for “Cross Operational Authority.” What does this mean for you?
It means that you will have an Atlas AND a Polar
- Director of Operations
- Chief
- Director of MX
- Chief inspector
- Director of Safety
They are interchangeable, and you can get guidance or help from either.
What is the FOM “Big 5”?
A series of priorities, listed from most important to least important:
- ) Safety
- ) Regulatory compliance
- ) Passenger comfort
- ) Schedule performance
- ) Efficiency
What tail number will all of your 747 training be based on? I.E. what limitations, dimensions, weights, etc. do you need to memorize?
N409MC
You may not consume alcohol within ____ hours of report time.
8
If you need glasses, are you required to carry a spare?
yes
Crewmember required documents
- Airman certificate
- 1st class medical
- Restricted Radio Operator Permit
- Passport
- International certificate of vaccination
- Company ID
When do you need to submit your new medical every year?
On or before the 14th day of the month that the medical expires.
When do you need to renew a passport?
At least 15 months prior to expiration
What required equipment must you bring?
- Flashlight
- Reflective vest
- PCD (company cell phone)
- pEFB (iPad)
- Corrective lenses and spare (if required)
You lose your ATP certificate on a trip by mistake. You renew it on the FAA’s website and get a temporary. How long is that temporary valid?
60 days
You lost your medical card on a trip. Who do you contact?
Duty Pilot
If you lost your medical on a trip, you contact the duty pilot to get a temporary. This also applies to losing your ATP card on a trip, and you don’t have access to internet or a printer. They can issue a temporary medical or a temporary ATP card. How long are these types of temporary cards valid for? Can you fly internationally? Is it good for jump seating?
- Only valid for 72 hours (NO EXTENSION ALLOWED)
- Only valid in the lower 48
- Only valid when you are engaged in a flight operation (not good for jump seating.)
NOTE: Must possess a valid photo ID with this temporary
NOTE: This is called a temporary verification
Does leisure GA flying on your off days count toward your 121 rest requirements?
no
Minimum crew for IOE (for operations legally requiring only 2 crewmembers)
At least 3 pilots. (even when maybe only 2 would be required)
-LCA + IOE crewmember + one qualified pilot)
NOTE: 3rd crewmember may be waived at the LCA’s discretion if it will cause a delay. The whole point of the extra IOE crewmember requirement is to avoid delays.
Minimum crew for IOE for operations requiring 3 or 4 pilots
Always must have 4 pilots.
(LCA + IOE student + 2 qualified pilots)
NOTE: May not be waived
Regarding rest requirements, all _________ fights are under part 117.
passenger aircraft (regardless of PAX or not)
Cargo rest rules fall under 121 sub parts _______.
Q, R, and S
Passenger airplanes use FAR 117, cargo uses FAR 121. How does the company keep track of look back duty limits and flight time limits?
They are cross combined.
What is considered acclimated?
Remaining in a theater for 72 hours
or
At least 36 hours free from duty
Explain the different class rest facilities.
Class 1: Lay flat area separate from flight deck and cabin.
Class 2: Lay flat or near flat seat in the cabin separated by a minimum of a curtain.
Class 3: A seat in the flight deck or cabin that can recline at least 40 degrees and supports the legs and feet.
Does a deadhead on your way to a flight assignment count toward FDP?
Yes
NOTE: If traveling away from a flight segment, it does not count.
What is a physiological night’s rest?
Acclimated: 10 hours that encompass 0100-0700
Unacclimated: 10 hours that encompass 0100-0700 in acclimated zone
What defines a theater?
Departure and arrival no more than 60 degrees longitude apart.
Flight time limit. Must not fly more than 100 hours in the past ______ hours.
FAR 117: 672 (28 days)
FAR 121: in any calendar month
Flight time limit. Must not fly more than 1,000 hours in ______.
FAR 117: any 365 day consecutive period.
FAR 121: Same
Once airborne, can you exceed flight time limits?
Yes, only if due to unforeseen circumstances.
What is the timezone used to determine legalities for FDP?
Your home base. (Unless acclimated to a new time zone)
(FAR 117) May not exceed 60 FDP hours in any _____ consecutive hours.
168 consecutive hours. (7 days)
(FAR 117) May not exceed 190 FDP hours in any _____ hours
672 consecutive hours. (28 days)
All trips must include ____ hours of rest in the second half of the FDP for the pilot landing the plane.
2
All trips must include _____ minutes of rest for the pilot that will be PM (pilot monitoring) during the landing.
90 minutes
FDP extension rules: (FAR 117)
Prior to takeoff: 2 hours, must be agreed upon. Need 30 hours consecutive rest prior to taking another extension more than 30 minutes.
After takeoff: to the extent necessary to safely get to destination or alternate.
How many hours of consecutive rest is required in a 7 day period?
117: 30
121: 24
CBA (union): 32
NOTE: CBA is the main requirement
If you call in sick overseas, can you deadhead back?
Yes, but you must get authorization to do so.
You fall down the stairs on the 747. How long do you have to report an OJI?
Flight crew injury report within 48 hours, injury report within 10 days
Some random regional guy is riding with you to Dubai on a cargo flight. Are you required to keep the flight deck door closed and locked?
No. Only on PAX aircraft.
You must always have at least ___ blank page in your passport.
1
Regarding access to the flight deck, you have to check everyone’s documents. Except for Atlas employees. With one exception, what is it?
Blue badge: good to go
Yellow badge: considered “vendors” and must be checked.
What is HAWK?
We use it to verify CASS status for people riding along in the flight deck. (on cargo flights the rest areas are considered the flight deck.)
If you have PAX onboard, or any jumpseaters, you must ______ before refueling.
Seatbelt sign off, jetbridge or stairs attached.
Can you go down in the main cargo deck during flight?
Yes, only on aircraft equipped with a “main deck/signaling alert system.” And it should only be to tend to cargo or animals.
Are we certified for day and night VFR?
Yes
Are we certified for extended over water operations? Icing conditions?
Yes and yes
Where are aircraft logs stored?
In the aircraft log tin. A metal box in the cockpit
All entries into the aircraft log must be printed in ______ink
blue or black
What do you do if you make an error while writing in the MX log?
Draw a line through the error, and then initial near the entry. Reprint and try again.
What if you write something up in error? Like an entire MX write up, not just a typo
Draw a line through the entire entry, write VOID above the line, print your name, station, and date below the line.
In the MX log, what format should date be written as?
date, month, year
IE: 21 DEC 2022
You must record all max thrust takeoffs in the logbook. True or false
True
An aircraft must perform an autoland every ____ days.
30
A logbook entry must be made for every autoland. True or False
True
An airworthiness release is required after ______
MX, preventative MX, or alteration.
How often are daily MX checks performed? When does the clock begin?
Every 48 hours of aircraft operation. The clock begins at block-out following a daily check.
A daily MX check is normally every 48 hours of aircraft operation. Aircraft that sit around for more than 7 days is considered an intermittently active aircraft. What would the “daily check” be for an intermittently active aircraft?
Prior to departure
What is a transient MX check?
Performed prior to every departure.
NOTE: A daily check supersedes a transient check
If you divert somewhere with no MX, can you depart without a transient check?
Yes, but first you need to contact MX for approval.
Can the PIC defer an item if you are somewhere with no MX?
Yes, only if the item is deferrable and requires no MX action and the PIC contacts MX to get a walkthrough of how to defer it.
What do you do if a mechanical irregularity occurs prior to engine start?
Write up, contact MX
Where must you place a DMI sticker?
1 in clear view of the flight crew (usually center console) and 1 on the aircraft log tin.
What is the difference between an orange or white DMI decal sticker?
Orange: Requires aircraft log action prior to each flight
White: Deferred items requiring no log action.
NOTE: If orange decal used, it must also be placed in the inbound aircraft log so it alerts the next crew.
What is a non-MEL item?
Items not in the DDG (MEL/CDL/NEF)
They have no effect on safety or normal operation.
Recorded in the non-MEL item list in the aircraft log tin.
IE kit replacement items, paint chips, normal wear, etc.