Ops Specs Flashcards
C51. At FOREIGN AIRPORTS: If ___ lights are OTS, multiply RVR by __ factor (Day / Night)
- HIRL:
- Any Other:
- No Lights:
At FOREIGN AIRPORTS: If ___ lights are OTS, multiply RVR by __ factor (Day / Night)
- HIRL: 1.5(D); N 2.0(N)
- Any other: 1.0(D) / 1.5(N)
- No lights: 1.0(D) / N/A(N)
C52. Reduced landing minima are __’ DH and __’ RVR. Authorized precision Cat I landing minima as low as __’ RVR to approved runways WITHOUT TDZ lights and/or RCL lights, IAW following:
- Airplanes must be equipped with approved *__, __ or __ * for CAT I
- Flt crew is __ to engage * and use it to DA or initiation of MA
- Single pilot ops are __ from using FD to reduced CAT I w/o using A/P or HUD.
- Should * fail, must go __ unless vis w/runway environment.
Reduced landing minima are 200’ DH and 1800’ RVR. Authorized precision Cat I landing minima as low as 1800’ RVR to approved runways w/o TDZ lights and/or RCL lights, IAW following:
- Airplanes must be equipped with approved FD, AP or HUD for CAT I
- Flt crew is required to engage * and use it to DA or initiation of MA
- Single pilot ops are prohibited from using FD to reduced CAT I w/o using A/P or HUD.
- Should * fail, must go MA unless vis w/runway environment
C54. High Mins PIC provisions. A pilot who has not met 14 CFR 135.225(e) [100 hours PIC time in the aircraft] will:
If 1800/2000 RVR reported, use:
If 2400/3000 RVR reported, use:
If 4000/5000 RVR reported, use:
High Mins PIC provisions. A pilot who has not met 14 CFR 135.225(e) [100 hours PIC time in the aircraft] will:
If 1800/2000 RVR reported, use 4500’
If 2400/3000 RVR reported, use 5000’
If 4000/5000 RVR reported, use 6000’
C57. IFR T/O minimums
- Standard T/O minimums are __SM vis or RVR __ for airplanes having 2 engines or less.
- When available, use __ __ for intended runway for all takeoff operations on that runway.
- Note, for part 135 Ops, may not use __ than standard w/Pax on board
IFR T/O minimums
- Standard T/O minimums are 1 SM vis or RVR 5000 for airplanes having 2 engines or less.
- When available, use TDZ RVR for intended runway for all takeoff operations on that runway.
- Note, for part 135 Ops, may not use lower than standard w/Pax on board
Basic VFR Cloud Clearances: B C, D, E (<10K), G (Night*) E (>10K’) G (Day) *except if doing vis pattern work, can be \_\_, clear of clouds and remain w/in \_\_ mi of runway
B: 3 Sm / Clear
C, D, and E (<10K), G (Night*): 3 sm / +1,000 / -500 / 2,000
E (>10K): 5 Sm / +1,000 / -1,000 / 1 mi
G (Day): 1 Sm / clear
*except if doing vis pattern work, can be <3 but >1, clear of clouds and remain w/in 1/2 mile of runway
A02 (Definitions and abbreviations).
Available Landing Distance: that portion of the runway available for ___ and __-__ for aircraft cleared for land and hold short of operations (LAHSO-which we are prohibited from doing per GOM). Measured from the landing __ to the hold-short point.
Available Landing Distance: that portion of the runway available for landing and roll-out for aircraft cleared for land and hold short of operations (LAHSO-which we are prohibited from doing per GOM). Measured from the landing threshold to the hold-short point.
A02 (Definitions and abbreviations)
Class I Navigation: any en-route flight operation or portion of an operation that is conducted entirely within the designated __ __ __ (or ICAO equivalents) of ICAO standard airway nav facilities (VOR, VOR/DME, NDB). Includes en-route flight ops over routes designated with an MEA GAP” (or ICAO equiv).
Class I Navigation: any en-route flight operation or portion of an operation that is conducted entirely within the designated operational service volumes (or ICAO equivalents) of ICAO standard airway nav facilities (VOR, VOR/DME, NDB). Includes en-route flight ops over routes designated with an MEA GAP” (or ICAO equiv).
A02 (Def’s and Abbrev)
- Decision Altitude/Height = specified minimum altitude on an IAP by which a __ __ must be initiated if vis ref has not been established.
- DA is typically ___ (Baro or RADALT)
- DH is typically __ (Baro or RADALT)
- Decision Altitude/Height = specified minimum altitude on an IAP by which a missed approach must be initiated if vis ref has not been established.
- DA is typically Baro
- DH is typically RADALT
A02 (Def’s and Abbrev)
ILS-PRM is for __, __ ILS approaches enabled through precision monitoring equipment for runways between 4,299’ and 3000’ apart. Runways <3,400’ use ILS courses offset __ - __ degrees.
ILS-PRM is for close, parallel ILS approaches enabled through precision monitoring equipment for runways between 4,299’ and 3000’ apart. Runways <3,400’ use ILS courses offset 2.5 - 3 degrees.
A02 (Def’s and Abbrev)
MDA(H) is the lowest altitude on an IAP to which descent is authorized on a __ ___ or __-to-land maneuvering.
MDA(H) is the lowest altitude on an IAP to which descent is authorized on a final approach or circle-to-land maneuvering.
A02 (Def’s and Abbrev)
RNP Type is a value typically expressed in nm from the intended position within which an aircraft would be for at least __% of the total flying time. Ex: RNP-4 = the aircraft lat/long accuracy is 4nm __% of the time. Note: some ops may include a vertical component.
RNP Type is a value typically expressed in nm from the intended position within which an aircraft would be for at least 95% of the total flying time. Ex: RNP-4 = the aircraft lat/long accuracy is 4nm 95% of the time. Note: some ops may include a vertical component.
A02 (Def’s and Abbrev’s)
SOIA (Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach) comprises one __ and one __ with glide slope. The former is aligned with the runway while the latter is offset between __ to __ degrees. Intended for runways spaced <3000’ apart but no less than 750’
SOIA (Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach) comprises one ILS and one LDA with glide slope. The former is aligned with the runway while the latter is offset between 2.5 to 3 degrees. Intended for runways spaced <3000’ apart but no less than 750’.
A02 (Def’s and Abbrev’s)
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) improves accuracy, integrity, availability and reliability of __ signals. Uses a fixed localized __ station to calculate correction data then broadcasts it via __ to users.
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) improves accuracy, integrity, availability and reliability of GPS signals. Uses a fixed localized ground station to calculate correction data then broadcasts it via satellites to users.
A04 (Summary of Special Authorizations and Limitations)
Section a includes ___.
Section b includes ___/___.
Note: both lists are long and distinguished.
A04 (Summary of Special Authorizations and Limitations)
Section a includes authorizations
Section b includes limitations/prohibitions
A06. Management Personnel.
The following positions are authorized management positions: __, __ and __. (A07) They are authorized to __ for and __ ops specs for the certificate holder.
The following positions are authorized management positions: CP, DM, DO. They are authorized to apply for and receive ops specs for the certificate holder.
A08. Operational Control
- Much overlap with the __; if you know that, then you know this (certificate holder responsibilities, wet leases, crewmember req’ts, acft req’ts, exclusive acft use, other business names, other agreements/arrangements, mgmt/OPCON, etc)
- Much overlap with GOM; if you know that, then you know this (certificate holder responsibilities, wet leases, crewmember req’ts, acft req’ts, exclusive acft use, other business names, other agreements/arrangements, mgmt/OPCON, etc)
A14 (Special En Route IFR in Class G). Authorized provided:
- ops are __ for IFR flight in __ __ B050.
- ops are conducted IAW limitations/provisions of __ __ B032.
- Facilities/services necessary to safely conduct ops are __ and __ during the operations.
A14 (Special En Route IFR in Class G). Authorized provided:
- ops are authorized for IFR flight in Ops Spec B050 (They are: Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Gulf, CONUS and Alaska)
- ops are conducted IAW limitations/provisions of Ops Spec B032.
- Facilities/services necessary to safely conduct ops are available and operational during the operations.
A15. (A/P in Lieu of SIC)
- Authorized by ___ and ___ manufacturer/model.
- Requires PIC has completed the __ __ Requirements of 14 CFR 135.297(g)
- Installed A/P system is __ IAW Section 135.105(c)(1)
- Authorized by aircraft and autopilot manufacturer/model.
- Requires PIC has completed the proficiency check Requirements of 14 CFR 135.297(g)
- Installed A/P system is operational IAW Section 135.105(c)(1)
A25. (Electronic Records/Manuals).
Certificate holder is authorized to use electronic ___, ___ systems and __ systems, including electronic __.
Certificate holder is authorized to use electronic signatures, record-keeping systems and manual systems, including electronic MEL.
A41. The certificate holder is authorized to conduct a __-__ contamination check or use and approved alternate procedure (as described in GOM and de-ice manual). Pilots shall demonstrate __ to operate in ground icing conditions during the __ and __ flight checks.
A41. The certificate holder is authorized to conduct a pre-takeoff contamination check or use and approved alternate procedure (as described in GOM and de-ice manual). Pilots shall demonstrate knowledge to operate in ground icing conditions during the initial and recurrent flight checks.
A46. Single Engine IFR (SEIFR) 135 Pax Ops. Authorized, provided:
- T/O contingency planning must include __ and __ in case of eng fail
- Flight crew must have completed approved __ __ and PIC must be checked for __ and/or __ for IFR ops.
- Required __ must be operational (no MEL allowed)
- Plus MX req’ts
- T/O contingency planning must include maneuvers and procedures in case of eng fail
- Flight crew must have completed approved training program and PIC must be checked for competency and/or proficiency for IFR ops.
- Required equipment must be operational (no MEL allowed)
- Plus MX req’ts
