Part 135

Question 1

Difference between Ops Specs, General Operations Manual and Training Manual

Answer 1

Ops Specs = FAA “menu” of things we may or may not do (if not listed, can’t do it)
GOM = FAA “accepted” description of how we will do Ops Specs
Trng Manual = FAA “approved,” detailed document on how business trains each employee to know and do the GOM

Question 2

What and who is our POI?

Answer 2

Primary Ops Inspector; Dave Jones

PMI = Max; PAI = Avionics

Question 3

Max Flight Hours per

• Calendar 1/4
• 2 consecutive calendar 1/4s
• Year

Answer 3

500
800
1400
(All flying counts except “pleasure”)

Question 4

Max Flight Time, Duty Day and Rest Required in a day

Answer 4

8 Hr Flight time (10 if 2 pilots but only applies to go Pt A -> B)
14 Hr duty day
10 hours required rest (when prop stops, look backwards and I must have 10 hours of uninterrupted rest in last 24 hours)

Question 5

Weather Requirements: Takeoff Mins?

Based on SE Turboprop; Ops Spec may be more restrictive

Answer 5

1 Mile or RVR 5000
(OS C057 we may not use reduced minimum takeoff weather when carrying pax—reduced min takeoff weather gets into the takeoff alternate discussion/requirements)

Question 6

Wx minimums to file?

Answer 6

Wx @ destination must be > mins at ETA
Note: if going to small strip w/o Wx reporting, must file to larger airport nearby, get to MVA and if I can stay VMC and land, I may (remember I may only cancel IFR while Part 135 under certain circumstances)

Question 7

What is required to cancel IFR while flying under part 135 rules?

Answer 7

Must have someone at the field who may report local winds, altimeter setting and traffic (remember to close flight plan as ATC locks down the TERPS’d airspace in case I go missed approach)

Question 8

When do I require an alternate?

Answer 8

Always, UNLESS:
- Ceiling is
>1500’ above lowest circling MDA — OR—
1500’ above lowest published min or 2,000’ above Field Elev (higher)
- Vis is (lowest min + 2 miles) or 3 miles (whichever is higher)

Question 9

What’s needed for a field to qualify as an alternate?

Answer 9

• Wx reporting capability
• Check Alt Mins or ensure no “A N/A”
• If 1 nav facility, add 400’ and 1 SM
• If 2 Nav facilities, add 200’ and 1/2 SM (Note, our Ops Spec—C55– allows for our GPS to count as 2nd facility)

Question 10

What if Wx goes below ceiling mins?

What if Wx goes below visibility mins?

Answer 10

Ceiling = may continue
Vis:
- Prior to IAF = hold or divert
- After FAF = may continue
(After IAF? Brian thought another restriction, but we didn’t find it)

Question 11

When may I descend below MDA or DH

Answer 11

1. Landing environment in sight (lights, runway)
2. Flight visibility is > landing minimums
3. I’m in position for a normal landing
4. I may not descend below 100’ above TDZE unless either Red terminating lights or side row bars are visible.

Question 12

What are my autopilot mins (Part 135)?

Answer 12

Per Ops Spec C071

• T/O and Climb: 1,000’
• Approach: 200’

Question 13

Do I have to use Autopilot to fly approach to minimums?

Answer 13

Yes, if using “Reduced Precision Cat I Landing Minima”
- 200’ DH
- 1800 RVR
I cannot go lower than approach mins

Question 14

Traffic Patterns: standard =

• L or R turns?
• Entry __ deg, mid-point d/w
• St-In: non-___ basis, +/-__ deg, >/= __ miles
• Else cross __’ to __‘ above ptn alt
• Recommended ptn alt __’

Answer 14

L turns = standard
Enters 45 degrees to mid-point d/w
St-in non-interference, 30 degrees, >5 mi
Else cross 500-1,000’ above ptn alt
Recommended ptn alt is 1,000’A

Question 15

Required to be in the aircraft (FAA):
A
R
R
O
W

Answer 15

Airworthiness certificate
Radio operator license
Registration
Operations Limits
Weight and Balance