OM 8-10 - Authority and Responsibilities of the Captain

Question 1

STORY / MNEMONIC for OM 8-10

Authority and Responsibility the Captain

Answer 1

FULL & FINAL AUTHORITY, brings RESPONSIBILITY to DIRECT & SUPERVISE, you may DELEGATE, by NOT LEAVING. (Only a) QUALIFIED - FLIGHT DECK (for take-off and landing), can LEAVE THE COCKPIT, but you are RESPONSIBLE for the logbook & GD. 2 through 4 plus 8.

Question 2

1 - FULL & FINAL AUTHORITY

Answer 2

The captain shall have full and final authority for exercising judgement and taking actions to ensure the safety of the flight.

Question 3

2 - brings RESPONSIBILITY

Answer 3

During flight, the captain shall assume the full responsibility for the safety of all persons and cargo on board his/her airplane and for the safe operation of his/her airplane.

Question 4

3 - to DIRECT & SUPERVISE

Answer 4

The captain shall direct and supervise all other crew members on board his/her airplane in performing their duties.

Question 5

4 - you may DELEGATE,

Answer 5

The captain may delegate a part of his/her duties to another flight crew member on his/her own responsibility.

Question 6

5 - by NOT LEAVING…

Answer 6

The captain shall not leave the flight deck for the purpose of taking rest unless the deputy captain takes the pilot seat.

Question 7

6 - (only a) QUALIFIED

Answer 7

A flight crew member qualified for the Area/Airport shall take the pilot seat during take-off or landing.

Question 8

7 - FLIGHT DECK (for take-off and landing)

Answer 8

The captain shall be on the flight deck during take-off or landing to the extent possible, even if he/she is not in charge of manipulating the airplane.

Question 9

8 - can LEAVE THE COCKPIT

Answer 9

When the captain leaves the flight deck, he/she shall be required to give instructions to his/ her proxy about items anticipated, and receive reports related to the operations during his/ her absence immediately upon his/her return.

Question 10

9 - but you are RESPONSIBLE for the logbook & GD

Answer 10

The captain shall assume the responsibilities for keeping the Flight Logbook (hereinafter referred to as the Journey Log & Radio Log) and General Declaration

Question 11

10 - 2 through 4 plus 8

Answer 11

If three or more pilots are in composition, the above mentioned ② through ④ and ⑧ shall apply to the deputy captain during take-over