New Recurrent 135 Study Guide Flashcards
After ditching in water, passengers and crewmembers should wait to inflate their life vests until they have exited the aircraft.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
An Acceleration Height or Obstacle Clearance Altitude is a part of every APG Special Departure Procedure.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
You must determine if increases in runway length requirements are specified for the aircraft, if you are planning to turn on the engine anti-ice protection system prior to take off.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
The takeoff weight must be limited so as not to exceed any brake energy limitation for the flight.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
One acceptable method for determining aircraft performance and obstacle clearance data is…
a. Aircraft certification requirements.
b. SID climb requirements.
c. APG data.
Source: FOM
c. APG data.
If contaminated runway data exists (approved or non-approved) for the aircraft, it will be used to determine required runway for departure and landing on contaminated runways.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
Crews are authorized to accept and fly RNAV Q Routes.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM and Ops Specs
a. True
Prior to using GPS based navigation systems crews must verify that RAIM is available.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
When cleared for an RNAV departure, crews must ensure that the following is correctly loaded in the navigation system…
a. The entire RNAV DP segment is retrieved from the area navigation database by procedure name, the correct departure runway must be loaded, and the correct transition must be loaded.
b. The current version of the cleared RNAV procedure and the first fix.
c. The version of the cleared RNAV procedure available from your FMS, the departure runway from the ATIS and the assigned transition.
d. The first fix, and the first altitude.
Source: FOM
a. The entire RNAV DP segment is retrieved from the area navigation database by procedure name, the correct departure runway must be loaded, and the correct transition must be loaded.
Pilot crewmembers will receive an updated weather briefing within 30 minutes prior to landing at the destination.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
When flying RNAV departure manually selecting bank limiting (half bank) may reduce ability to satisfy ATC path expectations.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
Government charts (NACO) are only authorized for training purposes. Jeppesen charts that are provided on the EFBs must be used for all passenger carrying operations.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
b. False Source: FOM
When are you prohibited from accepting a “line up and wait” clearance?
a. At night with visibility less than 1 mile and the departure runway is being used only for departures.
b. A line up and wait clearance is not authorized
c. Night or day with visibility less than 1 mile, unless the crew can be assured that the departure runway is not being used for arrivals.
d. At TEB when departing runway 24.
Source: FOM
c. Night or day with visibility less than 1 mile, unless the crew can be assured that the departure runway is not being used for arrivals.
Visual approaches at night are only authorized at airports that are served by…
a. A VASI/PAPI or a precision approach.
b. Weather reporting.
c. An Instrument approach with Category D circling minimums unless the airport is listed in the Special Use Airport listing in Appendix 3, and that listing authorizes night visual approaches.
d. A control tower.
c. An Instrument approach with Category D circling minimums unless the airport is listed in the Special Use Airport listing in Appendix 3, and that listing authorizes night visual approaches.
FOM 4.14.14.3 Visual Approach Procedures / Revision: 2022-02 Page 4-122
When the autopilot is engaged the PF will make and verbalize changes on the flight director panel.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
Restrictions for airports listed in Appendix 3 High Altitude/Special Use Airports are…
a. restricted to Day Only unless there is an exception for that airport.
b. dry Only unless there is an exception for that airport.
c. VMC Only unless there is an exception for that airport.
d. specifically stated for each listed airport under the Night Operations, Weather Minimums for IAP and Other Restrictions columns.
Source: FOM
d. specifically stated for each listed airport under the Night Operations, Weather Minimums for IAP and Other Restrictions columns.
Source: FOM
While conducting a visual approach to a runway that is served by a precision Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP), it is required that the crew will have that approach tuned and displayed on the navigation unit and shall use the navigation information to correctly identify the intended airport and runway.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
a. True
Pilots are authorized to conduct contact approaches.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
b. False
Which document(s) contain information regarding operations during ground icing conditions?
a. FOM Section 7
b. Op Spec A041
c. CFM
d. All the above
d. All the above
As part of the post de-icing inspection, the crew must verify that which of the following items are free of frozen contaminants?
a. Aircraft critical surfaces, engine inlets and inlet protection devices.
b. All pitot/static ports, main and nose gear wells.
c. Cabin/baggage doors, and verify flight control unrestricted full range of movement.
d. All are correct.
Source: FOM
d. All are correct.
A Pre-Takeoff Contamination Check will be conducted when…
a. operations are conducted with visibility less than 2 SM.
b. ground icing conditions exist, and hold over time has been exceeded.
c. ground icing conditions exist, and you have used a Type IV anti-ice fluid.
d. ground icing conditions exist. 14 CFR 135.227, Ops Spec A041, FOM section 7
Source: FOM, Ops Specs, FAR Part 135
d. ground icing conditions exist. 14 CFR 135.227, Ops Spec A041, FOM section 7
A tactile pre-takeoff contamination check will be conducted…
a. during preflight when ground icing conditions exist.
b. after deicing and/or anti-icing.
c. before takeoff with freezing drizzle or light freezing rain.
d. before takeoff when the crew is unable to determine that aircraft surfaces are free from contamination using a visual check.
e. All the above.
Source: FOM
e. All the above.
When conducting operations in ground icing conditions, holdover timetables are only required to be referenced if using a Type IV anti-ice solution.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
b. False
You have determined that a Pre-Takeoff Contamination Check must be conducted. When must the check be completed?
a. Any time before takeoff.
b. Within 10 minutes prior to takeoff.
c. Prior to taxi.
d. Within 5 minutes prior to takeoff.
Source: FOM, FAR Part 135
d. Within 5 minutes prior to takeoff.
Winter operations information is found in which source document(s)?
a. FOM section 8
b. FOM section 9
c. FOM section 4
d. FOM section 7
d. FOM section 7
The preferred fluids for anti-icing are…
a. Type I and IV
b. Type II and IV
c. Type I, II, and IV
d. Type I, II, III and IV
Source: FOM
b. Type II and IV
What can be said about de-ice/anti-ice fluids?
a. De-icing fluids are used to remove frozen contaminants from aircraft critical surfaces.
b. Anti-icing fluids should be applied in a uniform layer and in sufficient quantity until it starts to flow off the aircraft surfaces.
c. The preferred fluids for anti-icing are Type II and IV.
d. All the above statements are true.
Source: FOM
d. All the above statements are true.
We are prohibited from departing during ground icing conditions, if our holdover time (HOT) has been exceeded.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
b. False
When does holdover time begin?
a. At the end of the final application of de-ice/anti-ice fluid.
b. At the beginning of the first application of de-ice/anti-ice fluid.
c. At the beginning of the final application of de-ice/anti-ice fluid.
d. None of the above.
Source: FOM
c. At the beginning of the final application of de-ice/anti-ice fluid.
It is acceptable to polish frost smooth using something such as a rag or paper prior to departure.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
b. False
When conducting a night arrival into KEGE, crews may only use runway 25, and must use the LDA/DME RWY 25 approach. The glideslope and PAPI must be operational.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
A high minimums PIC may not use lower than standard takeoff minimums authorized in Op Spec C079.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
a. True
Text/Table DPs/ODPs (Takeoff and Obstacle Departure Procedures) are considered the standard IFR departure procedure. If ATC does not specify any other particular departure procedure prior to takeoff, a crewmember must comply with the departure procedure established by the FAA for the airport and runway to be used.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
When a filed flight plan has been amended within 30 minutes of scheduled departure time by either Flight Planning or the flight crew, it is the flight crew’s responsibility to advise ATC/FSS of the possibility of two flight plans on file. When a change has occurred within 30 minutes of scheduled departure, the flight crew must request a full route clearance from ATC/FSS.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
If ATC issues an instruction that is contrary to a TCAS RA, you must comply with ATC’s instructions.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
b. False
When conducting a visual approach, the multi-function display (MFD), if available, should be continuously adjusted to the lowest scale which allows the destination airport to remain visible.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
a. True
A runway that is grooved or has porous friction overlay is considered to be dry, even when it is well soaked and there is sufficient moisture on the runway surface to cause it to appear reflective.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
b. False
What is the minimum length of available runway necessary for land and hold short operations (LAHSO)?
a. 5500 feet.
b. The minimum runway length required in the aircraft CFM.
c. When the hold short point is near the end of a very long runway.
d. The Company is not authorized to conduct land and hold short operations.
Source: FOM
d. The Company is not authorized to conduct land and hold short operations.
A runway that has significant areas of standing water on more than 25% of the required length and width being used is considered to be…
a. Dry
b. Wet
c. Contaminated
d. Unusable
Source: FOM
c. Contaminated
DAAP restrictions include… the runway must have an approved and operational visual guidance system or serviced by an operational glide slope (i.e., ILS, LPV, LNAV/VNAV, FMS Visual with VGP) unless a DAAP exception has been granted.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
a. True
Which of the following conditions precludes the use of DAAP?
a. Light turbulence is reported on final approach.
b. Anti-skid is inoperative.
c. The runway has loose snow.
d. The runway is wet.
Source: FOM
b. Anti-skid is inoperative.
Company pilots may file to and depart for an airport that has no weather reporting. What are the limitations?
a. The weather at the intended destination must be at least 1000/3.
b. The airport must have an operational control tower.
c. An alternate airport is filed that does have approved weather reporting.
d. You must first contact the FODM on duty.
Source: FOM
c. An alternate airport is filed that does have approved weather reporting.
The PM typically enters data which should be confirmed with the PF before activation. The Confirm, Activate, Monitor and Intervene (CAMI) procedure shall be used to assure desired outcomes whenever interfacing with automation systems.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
a. True
Which is FALSE with regard to crossing a runway, either active or non-active?
a. The anti-collision light must be turned on.
b. Both pilots must hear and understand the taxi clearance and verbally agree before crossing any hold short line.
c. Pilots must program a departure runway change into the FMS.
d. Checklists and FBO communications may be accomplished during runway crossing.
Source: FOM
d. Checklists and FBO communications may be accomplished during runway crossing.
When using a marshaler/wing walker, what is the minimum distance we must maintain from an obstacle/aircraft?
a. 5 feet.
b. 10 feet.
c. 15 feet.
d. Just use caution when being marshaled in by the line personnel.
Source: FOM
a. 5 feet.
When NOT using a marshaler/wing walker, what is the minimum distance we must maintain from an obstacle/aircraft?
a. 5 feet.
b. 10 feet.
c. 15 feet.
d. 20 feet.
Source: FOM
b. 10 feet.
When conducting Eligible On Demand operations, an SIC with less than 100 hours in type may make the landing when…
a. Visibility is less than ¾ of a mile.
b. Braking action is less than good.
c. Crosswind component is greater than 10 knots but less than 15 knots.
d. Wind shear is reported at the airport.
Source: FOM
c. Crosswind component is greater than 10 knots but less than 15 knots.
Hazardous materials may not be accepted for transport on company aircraft, but there are certain exceptions.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
a. True
Oxygen for medical use by passengers is allowed under specific conditions. Which statement regarding the carriage of oxygen is TRUE?”
a. Compressed gas medical oxygen required for the duration of the flight, may be transported in the cabin of the aircraft.
b. Because it is considered “for medical purposes”, liquid oxygen may be carried on Company aircraft.
c. Recreational or flavored oxygen may be carried in containers of less than 20 ounces.
d. Compressed gas medical oxygen may never be carried onboard company aircraft. Only approved portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) may be carried.
Source: FOM
d. Compressed gas medical oxygen may never be carried onboard company aircraft. Only approved portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) may be carried.
Source: FOM
Flights under Part 91 will be conducted to the same standards as Part 135 operations except where noted in the FOM. Exceptions include…
a. Passenger ID checks are not required.
b. Part 91 oxygen requirements apply.
c. Direct communication with an air/ground communication facility per Ops Spec C077 is not required.
d. Part 91K runway landing limitations (60%, and 80% rules) do not apply.
e. All of the above.
Source: FOM
e. All of the above.
EODO (Eligible On Demand Operation) authority allows crews to…
a. utilize 80% of the destination airport runway for performance planning.
b. utilize 80% of the alternate airport runway for performance planning.
c. file to and begin an approach to an airport that does not have weather reporting.
d. All are correct.
Source: FOM
d. All are correct.
Section 4 of the FOM addresses policies and procedures regarding operational control.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
b. False
Winter operations guidance is located in FOM Section 7.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
a. True
Operations Specifications authorize crews to conduct certain operations, while the Flight Operations Manual provides SOP, which allows Company personnel to carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with company policies, FAA regulations, Ops Specs, and M Specs.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM, and Ops Specs
a. True
Trips may be conducted under FAR Part 91 for the purposes of…
a. Company administrative flights.
b. Maintenance.
c. Repositioning.
d. All of the above.
Source: FOM
d. All of the above.
Crews are required to turn their aircraft’s anti-collision lights on while taxiing across a runway.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
a. True
An AWARE brief is required prior to engine start.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
a. True
The pre-departure brief acronym AWARE stands for…
a. Aircraft, weather, airport, route and extras.
b. Aircraft, weather, arrival, runway and extras.
c. Airport, weather, arrival, route and extras.
d. Airport, weather, aircraft, runway and emergency exits.
Source: FOM
a. Aircraft, weather, airport, route and extras.
A category “C” MEL must be repaired within 10 days from the date the discrepancy is recorded.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM, and MEL Front Matter
a. True
The following restrictions apply anytime crews are using the DAAP relief for preflight planning…
a. Lift dump devices, if installed, must be operational.
b. Thrust reversers, if installed, must be operational for operations on wet runways.
c. Anti-skid, if installed, must be operational.
d. The runway must have an approved and operational visual guidance system or serviced by an operational glide slope (i.e., ILS, LPV, LNAV/VNAV, FMS Visual with VGP) unless a DAAP exception has been granted.
e. All the above.
e. All the above.
*extra flashcard* The following restrictions apply anytime crews are using the DAAP relief for preflight planning…
a. Lift dump devices, if installed, must be operational.
b. Thrust reversers, if installed, must be operational for operations on wet runways.
c. Anti-skid, if installed, must be operational.
d. The runway must have an approved and operational visual guidance system or serviced by an operational glide slope (i.e., ILS, LPV, LNAV/VNAV, FMS Visual with VGP) unless a DAAP exception has been granted.
e. All the above.
Source: FOM
e. All the above.
Company pilots may NOT consider DAAP in their pre-flight planning when the destination runway is contaminated.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM
b. False
Which of the following is required just prior to boarding the aircraft?
a. Final walk-around the aircraft
b. Verify fuel additive was delivered
c. Pre taxi brief
d. Approach brief
Source: FOM
a. Final walk-around the aircraft
PICs are required to contact maintenance control to confirm the status of the aircraft prior to the first flight of the rotation, and following any maintenance preformed during the rotation.
a. True
b. False Source: FOM
a. True
The PIC is the final authority in determining safe fuel loads. As safety allows he/she will follow the Fuel Guide recommendation as published on the flight plan located in the total fuel field (TOTL). If the PIC determines more or less fuel is required (greater than +/- ___ pounds), he/she must inform the Flight Planning Department of the changed fuel load with the applicable reason by either responding via email to the flight plan or by phone.
a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 400 Source: FOM
b. 200
What is the maximum allowable gust factor for all flight operations according to the FOM?
a. 15 kts.
b. 20 kts.
c. 25 kts.
d. 30 kts. Source: FOM
b. 20 kts.
When using standard average weights to calculate weight and balance, the PIC will use…
a. 199 lbs for adult males and 178 lbs for females if pax load is a one to one ratio of each.
b. 184 lbs in summer months for adult males and females if pax loading is a one to one ratio of each.
c. 189 lbs for adult males and 178 lbs for adult females and no more than 30 lbs per pax bag.
d. The weight of a child up to three years of age is factored in the standard average adult weight.
Source: FOM
b. 184 lbs in summer months for adult males and females if pax loading is a one to one ratio of each.
You receive a 10-in-24 warning letting you know that your schedule for today is forecast to put you at 9.6 hours of flying. During your first leg of the day, due to circumstances outside of your control, it becomes apparent that you will exceed 10 hours of flying. According to our FOM are you are legal to complete your flights?
a. The crew can legally complete the remaining flights provided the series of flights contributing to the 10-in-24 warning was realistically planned, and the extended flight time is beyond the control of the company or crew. The crew will be provided rest as required by 14 CFR, or otherwise required prior to the next Duty Period.
b. A flight crew may never exceed a 10-in-24 warning under any circumstance.
c. The crew can legally complete the remaining flights provided the series of flights contributing to the 10-in-24 warning was unrealistically planned to be completed within 10 hours.
d. Flight crews can exceed 10 hours of flight time in 24 hours but never 14 hours of duty within a 24 hour period.
Source: FOM
a. The crew can legally complete the remaining flights provided the series of flights contributing to the 10-in-24 warning was realistically planned, and the extended flight time is beyond the control of the company or crew. The crew will be provided rest as required by 14 CFR, or otherwise required prior to the next Duty Period.
The passengers arrive for their Part 135 trip and one of them has an expired driver’s license and no other form of ID. May you operate the flight?
a. Passenger ID checks are required for each person who appears to be 18 years of age or older. Suitable forms of identification include a valid (unexpired) government-issued photo ID, or two other forms of ID, one of which must be issued by government authority.
b. The scheduler can waive this requirement.
c. You can call the Safety department and in very rare instances get a waiver for the passenger.
d. As long as the ID has not been expired for more than 90 days it is still acceptable.
Source: FOM
a. Passenger ID checks are required for each person who appears to be 18 years of age or older. Suitable forms of identification include a valid (unexpired) government issued photo ID, or two other forms of ID, one of which must be issued by government authority.
While preparing for a flight, a maintenance discrepancy is found. Maintenance is notified and the item is deferred under the MEL but TAILWINDS still shows a Maintenance Alert. Which statement below is most accurate?
a. You may depart as long as scheduling tells you it is ok.
b. You may depart as long as the Maintenance Duty Manager sends you the required release via Tailwinds, email, or FAX stating that you are cleared to depart.
c. You cannot depart.
d. You can depart as long as the FODM sends you an email saying all items have been cleared.
Source: FOM
b. You may depart as long as the Maintenance Duty Manager sends you the required release via Tailwinds, email, or FAX stating that you are cleared to depart.
Who has operational control on a Flexjet Part 91K flight?
a. The air carrier and share owner are jointly and individually responsible.
b. All tasks associated with exercising operational control on a program flight are delegated by the owner to the air carrier.
c. The passenger on board the aircraft.
d. Both A and B are correct.
Source: FOM
d. Both A and B are correct.
The circadian low period is defined by the hours of ___to ___ based on the local time zone where a crewmember’s duty day begins.
a. 1200 to 0400
b. 0100 to 0300
c. 0130 to 0400
d. 0200 to 0430
Source: FOM
c. 0130 to 0400
The Company defines levels of automation with which of the following terms?
a. Manual, Shared, and Auto-flight
b. Level I, II, III, and IV
c. CAMI
d. Autopilot on, Autopilot off
Source: FOM
a. Manual, Shared, and Auto-flight
Crewmembers will not accept a flight assignment within ___ hours of donating blood.
a. 24
b. 36
c. 72
d. 144 Source: FOM
c. 72
For preflight planning calculations a runway may be considered effectively dry if…
a. the runway is grooved or treated with a porous pavement and the weather at the planned time of arrival indicates less than moderate rain.
b. the runway is well soaked but without significant areas of standing water.
c. more than 25 percent of the runway surface area is covered by standing water.
d. there is no forecast for rain.
Source: FOM
a. the runway is grooved or treated with a porous pavement and the weather at the planned time of arrival indicates less than moderate rain.
Engine starts and the before taxi checklists may be completed by a single pilot (during a passenger briefing)
a. False
b. at the discretion of the PIC.
c. at the discretion of either crew member.
d. if the line personnel says it is OK.
Source: FOM
b. at the discretion of the PIC.
For all taxi operations, which following statement is true…
a. The pilots will have the airport diagram out and available during the taxi.
b. The taxi route should be well understood prior to taxi, all hold short points identified, and any hot spots located.
c. Both pilots must be task free when crossing runways.
d. All the above are true.
Source: FOM
d. All the above are true.
The standard TERPS IFR climb gradient is…
a. 200 feet per nautical mile or 3.3%
b. 2.1% net
c. 1.6% net
d. 152 feet per nautical mile or 2.4%
Source: FOM
a. 200 feet per nautical mile or 3.3%
Non-essential communication is prohibited during the following defined critical phases of flight.
a. All ground operation involving taxi, takeoff or landing, and any flight operations below 10,000 feet AGL except normal cruise flight, and within 1,000 feet of level-off altitude during climb or descent.
b. Any flight operations below 10,000 feet AGL, and within 1,000 feet of level-off altitude during climb or descent.
c. All ground operations.
d. All operations below 25,000 feet.
Source: FOM
a. All ground operation involving taxi, takeoff or landing, and any flight operations below 10,000 feet AGL except normal cruise flight, and within 1,000 feet of level-off altitude during climb or descent.
Prior to takeoff, the flight crew will confirm that the altitude selector is set to the assigned…
a. altitude received in the ATC clearance.
b. final level off on the departure assigned. Any intermediate level off must be briefed prior to departure.
c. If an intermediate level-off altitude exists as a part of a departure or climb clearance, then the first intermediate altitude shall be selected.
d. Both A and C are correct.
Source: FOM
d. Both A and C are correct.