KV ERJ Report for Duty (22)

Question 1

How many hours of battery life would your EFB be required to have prior to dispatch for this particular flight? (Ref flight release for KV)

Answer 1

1 hour of battery life for each 4,200lbs of fuel on board. Or a minimum of 80% if this is the beginning of a flight duty period. (FOM 5-32)

Question 2

List the only applications that may remain active during critical phases of flight on your EFB.

Answer 2

1. Jeppesen Flight Deck Pro
2. Company Manuals
3. Hold Over Calculator
4. WSI - if and when it works
5. Xodo / (PDF Reader)
   (FOM 5-33)

Question 3

What is the minimum required battery charge on your EFB at the beginning of the flight duty period?

Answer 3

80%. (FOM 5-31)

Question 4

How can the pilot determine if the EFB is in good working order prior to flight?

Answer 4

The EFB does not have any damage, screen/glass cracks, defects and/or any known conditions that preclude its operation. (FOM 5-31)

Question 5

Install and Update your respective Jepp Flight Deck Pro and Company Manuals with the current data.

Answer 5

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro: On updates page, the ‘Today’ marker line falls within the green graphical time period for the Enroute, Terminal and Manuals data. “Data Is Current” also appears at the top of the screen. FOM 5-31)
Company Manuals: Must have been synced within the preceding 4 calendar days. Depicted in Company Manuals app, lower left corner. (FOM 5-32)

Question 6

True or False? Pilots are required to have their EFB’s in Airplane Mode when the MCDU is closed? Know how to engage airplane mode.

Answer 6

True…
Airplane mode - ON
Cell / WIFI / GPS - OFF
(FOM 5-32)

Question 7

What would you do if you had a missing or inoperative EFB before a flight?

Answer 7

Attempt to replace the EFB using SkyWest Online > IT > EFB Support > Request A Spare. A missing or inoperative EFB must be reported to the EFB help desk. A flight may continue with only one EFB provided Flight Operations MOD authorization. The pilot with the operating is the PF. The PM must obtain a photocopy of each chart necessary to complete the flight. (FOM 5-34)

Question 8

What is your report time for Domestic Operations?

Answer 8

45 min prior to departure.

Question 9

What is your report time for International Operations?

Answer 9

1 hour prior to departure.

Question 10

When are you required to report to the Aircraft?

Answer 10

35 minutes prior to departure. (FOM 4-16)

Question 11

What is the maximum flight time you may be scheduled for or accept if your report time is between 0500-1959?

Answer 11

9 hours. (FOM 4-6, FAR 117 Table A)

Question 12

What is the maximum flight time you may be scheduled for or accept if your report time is between 0000-0459?

Answer 12

8 hours (FOM 4-6, FAR 117 Table A)

Question 13

What is the maximum flight time you may be scheduled for or accept if your report time is between 2000-2359?

Answer 13

8 hours (FOM 4-6, FAR 117 Table A)

Question 14

Does an extension of the Flight Duty Period (FDP) require concurrence from the PIC?

Answer 14

Yes (FOM 4-10)

Question 15

True or False. When a report time is modified due to a late arrival at the overnight station, the PIC coordinates with the Crew Support to determine a report time?

Answer 15

True (FOM 4-9)

Question 16

True or False. Prior to boarding an aircraft each crew member must have their identity checked.

Answer 16

True. (FOM 4-16)

One of the following muct verify crew member identification by reference to their employee ID and the Crew Trip Log, dispatch release, or any electronic means available that validates the crew member’s assigned flight:
1) Any SkyWest employee or representative authorized to ground handle SkyWest flights.
2) Any other crew member not assigned to the same flight
B. The ID verification requirement applies prior to gaining access to the aircraft unless one crew member remains onboard.
C. The PIC may not verify crew members assigned to their flight.

Question 17

Name two different documents that can be used to verify the crews identity prior to boarding the aircraft.

Answer 17

1) Crew Trip Log
2) Flight Release
(FOM 4-16)

Question 18

Can the Captain of the flight verify the crews ID for the purposes of boarding the aircraft?

Answer 18

No, the PIC cannot verify crewmembers assigned to their flight. (FOM 4-16)

Question 19

When is a spare set of corrective lenses required for flight operations?

Answer 19

International Operations (FOM 4-17)

Question 20

Is a FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators permit required for domestic operations?

Answer 20

No. International Operations only. (FOM 4-17)

PIC can also verify the crew meet the requirement by calling crew support.

Question 21

Are you required to carry a flashlight in good working conditions for all flight operations?

Answer 21

Yes. (FOM 4-17)

Question 22

Who would you report a lost medical certificate to at the beginning of your shift?

Answer 22

Contact Crew Support for the issuance of a 72-hour temporary proof of medical certificate. Then, the pilot must request and receive a “TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CERTIFICATE PRIVILEGES” in writing from the FAA within those 72 hours. This written temporary must be carried in place of the lost certificate and is valid for 60 days after issuance. (FOM 4-18)