OPS-A INTRODUCTION

Question 1

What is the difference between “Authority Acceptance” and “Authority Approval?

Answer 1

Acceptance=The Authority has reviewed the method, procedure or policy and has neither objected to nor approved it’s proposed use or implementation

Approval=The method, procedure or policy has been reviewed and a formal written approval is issued.

Question 2

What 4 parts is the OPS-Manual divided into?

Answer 2

1 HKEA OM-A Administration
2 HKEA OM-B Airbus A320
Safety and Emergency
Procedures
3 HKEA OM-C Route and Airport
information
4 HKEA OM-D Training and
Checking

Question 3

What is the difference between “Dry Lease” and “Wet Lease”?

Answer 3

Dry Lease= The aeroplane is operated under the AOC of the lessee
Wet Lease= The aeroplane is operated under the AOC of the lessor. (ACMI: Aircraft/Crew/Maintenance/Insurance)

Question 4

What does the term ACMI mean?

Answer 4

Aircraft/Crew/Maintenance/Insurance

Question 5

What is an AOC?

Answer 5

A certificate authorizing an operator to carry out specified commercial air transport operations

Question 6

How long is 1 Statute mile(SM)?

Answer 6

1,6 km

Question 7

How many knots is 1 m/s?

Answer 7

2 knots. You double the value in m/s to get the knots value

Question 8

How many feet are 1m?

Answer 8

3,281 ft

Question 9

How many km are 1 nautical mile(NM)

Answer 9

1,852 km

Question 10

How many lbs are 1 kg?

Answer 10

2,2046 kg