Part 61, 91 and 135 Flashcards
What class of medical certificate is required by the FAA for operations as a PIC under Part 135 for Lifeflight Aviation Services?
Class 2
What type of pilot certificate is required by the FAA for operations as a PIC under Parts 135 for LFAS?
Commercial
What documents must be on your person or readily available to you when exercising your privileges as PIC?
License
Medical
Gov’t Issued Photo ID
What visual cues or landmarks must be visible to the flight crew in order to operate below the DA or MDA?
< any one of these >
- The threshold lights.
- The runway end identifier lights (they’re the flashing strobes on the corners of the runway’s approach threshold)
- The visual approach slope indicator (this includes both VASIs and PAPIs)
- The touchdown zone or touchdown zone markings.
What other prerequisites must be satisfied before descent below MDA/DA?
You need to be in a position to land, have the required flight visibility, and have the runway environment in sight.
A challenge with an MDA is that if the visibility is poor, you’ll need to get relatively close to the runway before you can visually see it.
Consider the VDP location.
Describe the requirements to maintain landing currency while acting as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers.
3 take off and landings to a full stop at night - 3 touch and goes in the day.
(Same category and class)
Describe the requirements for IFR currency.
- Complete six instrument approaches, including at least one precision approach
- Perform holding procedures and tasks
- Intercept and track courses using navigational electronic systems
What is the minimum fuel required for an IFR flight? VFR flight?
IFR - Fly to destination, alternate and thereafter for 45 min.
VFR - Fly to destination and thereafter for 30 min.
What weather minimums are required to commence an instrument approach?
The reported visibility must be at or above the mimimums for the selected approach.
What are the required maintenance inspections for our B200?
Primary are manufacturer’s 200 hour Phase 1, 2, 3 and 4 inspection.
Additional inspections may fall outside of these intervals and should be visible in 135acm.
How often must you receive a competency check? Instrument proficiency check? Line check?
Line check annually.
IFR proficiency every 6 mos.
Under what conditions must fuel for an alternate airport be carried under Part 135?
If the weather does not satisfy one hour before and after:
- 1500’ above lowest circling MDA, if no circling lowest published minimum…or if none of those
- 2000’ above the airport elevation
…whichever is higher.
What is the maximum flight time allowed per quarter for a LFAS pilot? Two consecutive quarters? One calandar year?
500 hrs
800 hrs
1400 hrs
What is the maximum assigned flight time (plus any other commercial flying) per 24-hour period allowed for an LFAS pilot as part of a two-pilot crew? Single pilot crew?
10 hours for 2 crew
8 hours for single crew
What is the maximum duty time allowed in each 24-hour period?
Maximum scheduled duty of 14 hours.
How much consecutive rest is required for each 24-hour period?
10 hours of consecutive rest every 24 hour period.
What is the definition of a duty period under Part 135?
Under FAR Part 135, a duty period refers to the period of time when a flight crew member is required to report for duty with the certificate holder, including any flight time, ground duties, flight planning, training, and standby time at the airport.
Specifically, under 14 CFR 135.267 (for flight crew members assigned to one pilot or two-pilot operations), duty period limitations include:
• The duty period begins when the pilot reports for duty for any work related to the operation of the certificate holder.
• The duty period ends when the pilot is released from all duty obligations.
• A pilot may not be assigned flight time if the total duty period exceeds 14 consecutive hours, unless a rest period is provided per regulations.
• Rest requirements must be met before beginning a new duty period.
How does the PIC determine the status of each mechanical irregularity discovered before flight?
135ACM.com
How does the PIC record any mechanical irregularity that occurs during flight?
Using the MEL approved for the aircraft and mission page misc. tab.
Is an annual inspection required by 135.409 for N901LM?
Yes and no. The annual is accomplished via Phase 3 and 4.
How does LFAS comply with 135.83 with regard to cockpit checklists, instrument approach procedures, charts, and performance data?
checklists - physical
IAP - via ForeFlight / iPads
charts - via ForeFlight / iPads
performance - QRH
How must cargo and carry-on baggage be secured in the B200?
Behind the baggage net in back or belted in a seat.
Describe the requirements for pilot use of oxygen for flight in a pressurized aircraft.
10K to 12k for period over 30 min.
Above 12k continuously.
At altitudes above 25,000 feet, at least one pilot at the controls must wear an oxygen mask continuously unless quick donning.
Alone at controls? Above FL250? - then mask on.
Define “critical phases of flight”.
Taxi
Take Off
Landing
Anything below 10,000’ (*if not in cruise)
What duties are authorized during critical phases of flight?
Aircraft Control / Monitoring
Checklist Execution
ATC Comms
Crew Coordination
Under what conditions would a takeoff alternate be required?
When wx is at or above T/O mins but below landing mins.
What destination weather is required before you may takeoff?
Destination weather at ETA must be forecast to be at or above landing minimums.
What limitations are in Part 135 regarding takeoff with frost, ice, or snow?
Verboten.
(*light fluffy ok, but must blow off)
What facility lights are required for takeoff and landing at night under Part 135?
A Part 135 operator may not take off from or land at an airport at night unless it has permanent runway boundary lights and a light wind sock. (*or ASOS, etc. for landing - pilot observation ok for T/O.)
If a pilot being checked by a company check pilot fails a maneuver, what grace provisions are given by 135.301?
The company check pilot (if authorized) or an FAA-designated examiner can retest the pilot on the failed maneuver.
Describe the elements of the required passenger briefing.
- Briefing cards.
- Smoking Regulations
- Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses
- Emergency Exits
- Survival Equipment.
- Ditching Procedures (if applicable).
- Oxygen Use (if required)
- Additional Aircraft-Specific Instructions.
What are the limitations on a “high-mins” captain under 135.225(e)?
✅ Less than 100 hours PIC in type.
✅ Approach minimums must be raised by 100 feet ceiling and ½ mile visibility.
✅ Category II and III approaches are prohibited.
