PART 135 Flashcards
Air operation
An ATO or CTO except a SEIFR operation using;
- an a/c with 9 or less seats excluding any required crew member seats and a MCTOW of 5,700kg or less or;
- a helicopter
ATO
Operation for the carriage of passengers or goods for hire or reward except:
- a trial flight
- an adventure aviation op
- an ag op P137
- heli external sling load P133
- a CTO
CTO
Operation for the carriage of passengers or goods for hire or reward where:
- passengers or goods are carried to or from a remote aerodrome or;
- passengers are performing or training to perform duties or tasks associated with the operation
Crew member grace provisions
If any flight test, check, or assessment is performed within 60 days before the date which it is required it is deemed to have been completed on the date it is due
Passenger training
For a CTO its should be ensured that each passengers receives additional training or briefing in safety and emergency procedures relevant to the operation
Airworthiness certificate
ATO - standard
CTO - standard or restricted (if AFM allows)
Common language
All crew members must be able to communicate in a common language and understand the relevant components of the certificate holders exposition
At least one flight crew member must be able to communicate in English
Flight prep and planning
Appropriate info must be available to the PIC to complete prep for the intended operation
A flight plan must be prepared for each;
1. ATO
2. CTO where pax or goods are carried to or from a remote AD
It may incorporate multiple route segments provided the SARTIME is amended for each aerodrome of intended landing as the flight proceeds
Where communications cannot be maintained the flight plan must include a SARTIME for when communications will be established with ATC (or flight following)
Flight plans are NOT required if;
1. the flight is covered by a flight following service
2. the flight is a VFR flight less than 50Nm from shore
3. the PIC maintains a listening watch on the relevant ATS frequency
Preparation and submission of a flight plan may be conducted by the operator provided the PIC is informed of its contents
Emergency and survival equipment info
All operations in excess of 10Nm from shore must have available information on:
- number colour and type of life rafts carried
- whether pyrotechnics are carried
- type and freq of any portable radio equipment
- medical and water supplies
Fuel policy
A fuel policy must be established by the certificate holder for the purpose of flight planning. It must include;
- taxi fuel
- trip fuel
- reserve fuel (incl contingency, final reserve, alternate if req, additional if req)
- fuel for enroute replanning if applicable
Cockpit check
Each air operation must have a cockpit checklist available for each flight crew member covering all normal and emergency procedures for the op
Each person performing an air op shall establish an appropriate practice for cockpit checks covering the procedures for the operation of the a/c in accordance with the AFM
Passenger safety
Each person performing an air op should ensure that;
- any passenger who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs or exhibits behavioural characteristics to the extent to which the safety of the a/c or its occupants are likely to be endangered is refused embarkment or where applicable, removed from the a/c
- escorted passengers (by prior arrangement with the certificate holder) do not constitute a hazard to the a/c or other passengers
- disabled passengers are appropriately cared for including allocation of appropriate seating and assistance in the event of an emergency
Manipulation of controls
No person shall manipulate the controls of an a/c unless;
- a flight crew member or
- an authorised representative of the director who
- has the permission of the PIC and the certificate holder AND
- is performing a required duty
Refuelling and defuelling
An aircraft may be re/defuelled using a class 3.1C or 3.1D flammable liquid while passengers are on board, embarking, or disembarking, with one or more propulsion engines running if;
- the PIC is responsible for every aspect of the fuelling operation
- safety and evacuation procedures are taken in accordance with the certificate holders exposition
Runway requirements
- Runway width must be at least 2 times the outer main wheel span
- Surface must be of sufficiency strength for the q/c being used and without irregularities
- Strip surrounding the runway must be at least 2 1/2 times the wingspan or 30m whichever is greater
Aerodrome not listed in AIP
The operator must maintain a register containing;
- aerodrome data
- procedures for ensuring the condition of the aerodrome and any required equipment (including safety equipment is safe for operation
- any limitations on the use of the aerodrome
Minimum heights
CTO may go below 500ft AGL within a radius of 150m for the proper accomplishment of the operation if the PIC;
- prepares a plan in conjunction with all persons and organisations involved in the operation
- takes reasonable care to conduct the operation without creating hazard to person or property
- briefs all persons and organisations involved in the operation on the plan
This is not withstanding the P91 min height reqs which also state;
- only persons performing an essential function are to be carried
- the a/c is not flown at a height or horizontal distance lower than required
- the a/c remains outside a horizontal radius of at least 150m from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure not involved with the operation