KV Aircraft Airworthiness

Question 1

How does the FOM define mechanical it regularities?

Answer 1

A mechanical irregularity is any condition in which a system or component is not operating in a normal manner consistent with the original equipment manufacturer standards or specifications.

Also includes suspected or visible damage to any part of the aircraft.

Question 2

How is a mechanical irregularity reported?

Answer 2

The irregularity is reported via FlightView.

Question 3

A mechanical irregularity is discovered at the gate prior to block out. What actions must be taken?

Answer 3

1. Report irregularity via FlightView.

2. Mx determines the actions to be taken to correct or defer the mechanical irregularity.

Question 4

Enroute you receive an amber caution message. After running the QRH the message is extinguished and does not re-occur. What actions will the PIC take once the aircraft has arrived at the gate and the passenger door has opened?

Answer 4

1. PIC will report the mechanical irregularity to maintenance via FlightView.
2. Maintenance will determine corrective actions necessary.

Question 5

After closing out, aircraft damage is found. How do you properly report this problem?

Answer 5

1. PIC must deactivate the flight via FlightView and report the mechanical irregularity to maintenance.
2. Maintenance determines the corrective actions.
3. Once complete, PIC must close out the flight again.

Question 6

As an FO, are you responsible for ensuring that mechanical irregularities have been reported?

Answer 6

Yes; Both the PIC and SIC accept the aircraft airworthiness by activating the flight.

Question 7

Upon arriving to the aircraft an open circuit breaker is found. What action must be taken?

Answer 7

Report the mechanical irregularity to maintenance.

Question 8

How do you verify an aircraft is back in service after it has been out of service?

Answer 8

• The top bar is blue with an “IS” indication showing that the aircraft is in service.
• Top bar is not red.

Question 9

When is a preflight inspection required?

Answer 9

Before every flight.

Question 10

When is a post flight inspection required?

Answer 10

After every flight

Question 11

Where is the tire wear criteria found?

Answer 11

It’s found in the SOPM in the preflight section.

Question 12

You arrive at your destination and maintenance is there to take the aircraft to the hangar. Is a post flight inspection required?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

When can a post flight inspection be waived?

Answer 13

1. Outbound crew is at the aircraft prior to the termination check.
2. The aircraft has remained powered.

Question 14

Where is the pre/post flight inspections recommended to start?

Answer 14

Front left of the fuselage

Question 15

During a post flight inspection at an outstation, a potential bird strike is discovered. What do you do?

Answer 15

1. Report the bird strike via FlightView.

2. PIC may complete bird strike inspection under direction of maintenance.

Question 16

Is it permissible for the telescope dust cover to be missing from the leading edge of the wing on the CRJ 700/900?

Answer 16

Yes; SkyWest has been given an Engineering Authorization permitting the operation of the aircraft without the plate.

SOPM Pg. 122

Question 17

On a FFOD are you required to verify security seals on the MCD, galley service door, and cargo door(s) match the security log?

Answer 17

Yes, but the ground station will typically perform the security inspection.

Question 18

What actions are required if a security seal is verified to be missing?

Answer 18

1. Verify the seal was broken by authorized personnel.
2. Verify authorized representative broke the seal and unauthorized access has been prevented OR a full aircraft search is required.

(If just cargo seal was broken, only the cargo area must be inspected)

Question 19

When is the cold weather preflight inspection required?

Answer 19

1. The OAT is <=5*C
2. Atmospheric conditions conductive to icing exist.
3. The aircraft has remained overnight and may have been subject to contamination.
4. A through flight and residual ice from the inbound leg may have accumulated.
5. The wing fuel temperature is <=0*C.

Question 20

How is the cold weather preflight inspection conducted?

Answer 20

1. A visual and tactile inspection of the aircrafts critical surfaces.
   - Run hand over wing leading edge to feel for frost.