Ops Specs

Question 1

How often are PICs required to have line checks? How are they assigned?

Answer 1

18 Months, Random no notice

Question 2

How often are SICs required to have line checks?

Answer 2

With PIC

Question 3

How often are pilots required to attend CQ Ground?

Answer 3

12 Months

Question 4

How often are pilots required to have an MV & LOE?

Answer 4

12 Months

Question 5

If a PIC has not flown over a planned route within the preceding __. These items must be reviewed on Jeppesen 10-7 Page:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G

Answer 5

1 Year
A. Seasonal Meteorological conditions
B. Communication and Pertinent ATC Procedures
C. Search and Rescue Procedures
D. Navigational Facilities/Procedures
E. Specific terrain/obstruction hazards
F. Pertinent ATC procedures including terminal, arrival, departure, holding, and all types of available approaches
G. Congested areas, obstructions, and physical layout of each airport in the termina area

Question 6

If a flight is unable to obtain an IFR clearance, it may depart VFR provided:
A.
B.
C.

Answer 6

A. Weather at departure is 1000’/3SM
B. Flight remains in VFR conditions until IFR clearance is received
C. IFR clearance is obtained within 50NM of departure

Question 7

A flight may cancel IFR provided it can operate VFR within

Answer 7

Class B, C, D airspace OR within 10 miles of destination in class E airspace.

Question 8

Flight crew may accept a visual approach provided:
A.
B.
C.

Answer 8

A. Within Class B, C, or D airspace or within 35 miles of destination within Class E airspace
B. Maintain VFR cloud clearances
C. Flight crew must establish/maintain visual with airport or preceding traffic

Question 9

Procedure for go around at towered airport =

Answer 9

The operating control tower will issue an appropriate advisory, clearance, or instruction.

Remain clear of clouds unless subsequent IFR clearance is received.

Question 10

Procedure for go around at non towered airport =

Answer 10

Remain clear of clouds. Until receipt of controller instructions, climb straight ahead to MSA.

Question 11

Stable approach criteria below 1000’:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer 11

A. Fully configured
B. No more than 1000 FPM descent rate
C. Aligned with runway
D. Landing checklist completed

Question 12

Stable approach criteria below 500’:
A.
B.

Answer 12

A. On airspeed
B. Engines stabilized to make a normal descent

Question 13

Stable approach criteria crossing threshold:
A.

Answer 13

Normal touchdown at TDZ can be made

Question 14

A missed approach must be conducted when:
A.
B.
C.

Answer 14

A. Full deflection
B. Unstable criteria not met
C. Equipment failure changes landing minimums

Question 15

Define flight time:

Answer 15

When an aircraft moves under its own power for the purpose of flight and ends when the aircraft comes to rest after landing

Question 16

Class B airspace VFR Minimums

Answer 16

3SM, Clear of Clouds

Question 17

Class C airspace VFR Minimums

Answer 17

3SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 18

Class D airspace VFR Minimums

Answer 18

3SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 19

Class E airspace VFR Minimums Below 10,000’

Answer 19

3SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 20

Class E airspace VFR Minimums Above 10,000’

Answer 20

5SM, 1000 below, 1000 above, 1SM horizontal

Question 21

Class G airspace 1200’ or less (Day):

Answer 21

1SM, Clear of Clouds

Question 22

Class G airspace 1200’ or less (Night):

Answer 22

3SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 23

Class G airspace 1200’ AGL to 10,000’ MSL (Day):

Answer 23

1SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 24

Class G airspace 1200’ AGL to 10,000’ MSL (Night):

Answer 24

3SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 25

Class G airspace over 10,000’ MSL

Answer 25

5SM, 1000 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 26

If the SIC has fewer than 100 hours in type, PIC must takeoff and land when:

10 Items

Answer 26

A. Designated airport on 10-7 Page
B. Prevailing visibility below 3/4SM
C. RVR at or below 4000 ft
D. Runway contamination
E. Braking action less than good
F. Crosswind over 15 knots
G. Windshear reported
H. Gust factor over 10 knots
I. PIC Determination
J. LAHSO

Question 27

What phase of the approach must you be on to continue if weather drops below minimums

Answer 27

past FAF

Question 28

At MDA or DH, if the approach lighting system is in sight, the aircraft may descend to

Answer 28

100 ft above TDZE