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OMA Flashcards

1
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Responsibilities of PIC

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The PIC is responsible for the:
Start, Continuation, diversion and end of the flight;
(Note this a joint responsibility with the flight dispatcher with regard to planning)
Operation and safety of an aircraft during flight
Safety of persons and cargo carried on aircraft
Conduct and safety of the crew on the aircraft.

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2
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If on Duty travel how long before departure should you be in the departure lounge.

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At least 30min prior to departure time for that service.

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3
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When operating away from home base are Flight Crew allowed to leave the country where the company allocated accommodation is?

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No, unless approved my the MLO or Chief Pilot.

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4
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Can a Flight Crew member level their seat during a level change?

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No, Two pilots must always be seated at the controls during a level change.

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5
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On the A321 on RPT or Charter above what passenger configuration are 5 cabin crew required.

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Above 200 pax configuration. If conducting a ferry flight with ZERO pax. the cabin crew numbers may be reduced with approval of of the Duty Capt.

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6
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Whom is permitted flight deck access?

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Operating Crew

Authorised persons on duty and performing regulatory functions.

Persons authorised by the GMFO with a safety,operational , familiarisation or training purpose.

JPA staff on duty or staff travel with a valid boarding pass for the flight when no seat in the cabin is available.

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7
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What is the cockpit door procedure?

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Crew members name
Flight deck entry password
Nature of business

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8
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Are JPA pilots allowed to conduct private flying while not on company service?

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Yes, but only up to 25 hours per calendar year. More details regarding restriction in OMA section 3, 3-51.

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9
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On a non ILS approach how many feet must be added to the minima?

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50 feet

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10
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Define a main airport

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A main airport is an airport to which JPA regular schedules a specific aircraft type. It is only considered to be main for the specific type.

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Define an Alternate airport

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An alternate airport is an airport specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing. A main airport may be nominated as an alternate airport.

The nominated Alternate is stable as a destination for the flight AND is not an aerodrome for which that flight would be required to provide for an alternate.

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12
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Define a contingency airport

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A contingency airport has minimal or no ground handling in place and extensive delays would be expected after landing at such a port.
Pilots would only use a contingency airport in the event that all other Main, Alternate and adequate airports are not available.

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Define an Emergency airport

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An Emergency airport is an airport at which it is reasonable to expect to safely land the aircraft if there is an immediate risk to the safety of the aircraft.

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14
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Define a Adequate airport

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Is an airport having physical characteristics that include minimum requirements such as runway length and width, strength, parking, lighting and navigation availability.

An adequate is not assessed as a main or alternate airport.

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Define a suitable airport

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A suitable airport is a company approved Main or Alternate airport which is forecast not to require an alternate for the applicable period. If the airport is forecast to have a tempo it may still be used as a suitable airport if the appropriate holding fuel is carried.

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16
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What is a take off Alternate?

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A take off alternate is required when the take off conditions are below the lowest appropriate published minima. A take off alternate should be within one hours flying time from the departure with one engine inop.

For A320 427nm
For A321 405nm

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17
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What are the company route distance limitations?

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Company aircraft may not operate on routes where flight time to an adequate or suitable airport exceeds 60 min at single engine cruise speed.

A320 427nm
A321 405nm

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18
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Preflight, When is a single alternate only required?

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The planed flight time from take off to landing is less than 6 hours.

Two separate runways are available and usable.

Wether forecast for the one hour before and one hour after the planned arrival time. indicate ceiling of at least 2000’ or circling plus 500’ (which ever is greater) and atlas 5km visibility.

Or the destination is isolated and no adequate destination alternate exists.

Note: CAAV require min one Alternate for all flights regardless of the conditions.

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19
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Preflight when are two alternates required?

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When forecast indicate for one hour before and one hour after planned arrival. Weather will be below planning minima. 2000’ ceiling and 5km visibility.

Or no forecast meteorological information is available

20
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Post dispatch can the PIC continue flight towards an aerodrome of intended landing if the forecast if below minimums?

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Yes, but only if at least one destination alternate within the expected arrival time is at or above the specified instrument approach minima.

21
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Who is responsible for obtain dispensations for curfews?

A

The dispatch Duty Manager

22
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If using GPS in Lieu of DME what are the requirements?

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The reference aid / waypoint must be inserted into the PROG page and cross checked by both pilots and GPS primary must be available.

23
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When an en route diversion is considered likely. What action should the PIC take?

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Contact the company via ACARS for information on preferred commercial alternate. When the decision to divert has been made the Capt should inform the company at the earliest opportunity. Advising intentions and aircraft serviceability.

24
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If a diversion due passenger illness occurs what must happen before the flight can continue?

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The passengers baggage and belonging must be off loaded.

25
Q

For the A320/A321 what RFFS category is required?

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Category 6

26
Q

If the RFFS category if reduced or removed are we still able to continue to operate to that aerodrome?

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Yes, but only for up to 72 hours after the degradation. Without specific company assessment and approvals.

27
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What are the RFFS requirements for Alternate airports?

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Category 6 and standard 72 hour rule applies following deterioration or withdrawal.

28
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If a destination is subject to a Typhoon watch, what limitations apply?

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If wind speed of 40kts or above and or gusts to 60kts at the expected time of arrival. Dispatch will only be approved if winds have abated to less than these figures one hour before time of arrival.

If wind speeds exceed 75kts aircraft must not be dispatched. Once wind speeds reduce below 50kts further assents will be made.

29
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If it becomes apparent that Flight and Duty times will be exceeded and the intent from the PIC is to continue the flight. What actions must be taken?

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The PIC must consult with all other crew members and assertion their fitness to continue the duty. The PIC must be convinced that the operation is safe to continue. The PIC then must contact the Duty Captain to explain the circumstances and gain approval to continue.

30
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When must the PIC submit an OSCAR in relation to Flight and Duty times?

A

When flight time has been exceed by more than one hour or when the reduction of a rest period has been reduced by more than one hour.

31
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What are the sign on/off times?

A

Sign on 60 minuets prior to departure for all domestic flights and Flights commencing from Macau and Singapore.
75min for all other international destinations.

Sign off 15min for all domestic flight and 30min for all international flights.

32
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Maximum flight hours in 28 days?

A

100 hours

33
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What is the maximum number of flights in commercial operations allowed in a 18hour period?

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7 flights

34
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Maximum flight hours in any 12 calendar months

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1000 hours

35
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What are the cumulative duty hours

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1800 hours in 12 months
190 hours in 28 days
60 hours in 7 days (maybe increased to 63 hours is the duty period has already commenced and unforeseen delays occur)

note: all consecutive

36
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Minum rest period each seven or ten days.

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on 36 hour period within 7 consecutive days or on 60 hour period within 10 consecutive days.

37
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If unfit for duty by when must you inform operations?

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As soon as possible, but at least 4 hours before ETD or 12 hours before ETD if on an overnight.

38
Q

If calling in unfit for duty by when must a medical certificate be produced?

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Within 3 working days.

39
Q

What is the maximum number of infants allowed to be carried on the aircraft?

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The maximum number of infants shall not exceed 10% of the total number of passenger seats on board.

A320 180Y 18 infants
A321 184Y 18 infants
A321 204Y 20 infants

40
Q

Limitations on carriage of pregnant passengers

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Up to 28 weeks without medical certificate.

Between 28 - 35 weeks requires medical certificate “Fit to fly” validity not less than 7 days from the scheduled flight.

36 weeks and above will be refused carriage

41
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Maximum number of escorted person in custody allowed on the flight?

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Two

42
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Is the carnage of dangerous goods permitted JPA aircraft?

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No, except as excepted quantities in passenger baggage and medical equipment for passenger. Additionally Aircraft equipment that would otherwise be considered a DG may be carried.

43
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What is the minimum number of cabin crew required during ground operations with passengers on board?

A

A320/A321 = 3

44
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring all ground support equipment is removed and clear of the aircraft before commencing taxi?

A

The PIC

45
Q

When starting engines the aircraft must be clear from…?

A

5m from a seal building
8m from another aircraft
15m from an exposed public area
15m from an unsealed building

A320 need to knows (8 decks)

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