Part A Chapter 2 Operational Control and Supervision

Question 1

2.1.2.7 Operated Routes and Areas of Operations

Answer 1

Ground Facilities and services, including meteorological services, are provided which are adequate for the planned operation.

The performance of the aircraft intended to be used is adequate to comply with minimum flight altitude requirements.

The equipment of the aircraft intended to be used meets the minimum requirements for the planned operation.

Appropriate maps and charts are available.

If twin-engine aircraft are used, adequate aerodromes are available within the time/distance limitations.

Operations are conducted in accordance with any restriction on the routes or the areas of operation, imposed by the HKCAD.

Flight crew must have current and suitable airport and route documentation to perform their flight and if needed, flight crew must be specifically trained and qualified to operate specific airports, routes or to perform non-standard procedures.

Question 2

2.1.2.10 Flight Documents to be retained on ground for at least the DURATION of the flight

Answer 2

Copy of Operational Flight Plan

Copy of Relevant Parts of Aircraft Maintenance Log

Company NOTAM

Mass and Balance Documentation (Loadsheet)

Special Loads Notification

Fuel Receipt

Question 3

2.4.1.1 Authority and Responsibility - IOC / Commmander

Answer 3

IOC has the authority for Operational Control for any COMMERCIAL issues during the IOC control period.

IOC shall seek guidance and clarification from the DOM for any operational issues beyond the scope or expertise of the IOC staff.

IOC presides over the initiation, continuation, termination or cancellation of any scheduled or non-scheduled flight. The Commander / PIC has the authority as to the operation and safety of the aircraft and all persons on board during his time on duty. All operational decisions should be coordinated with IOC.

Commander / PIC has the authority for Operational Control for any safety or legal issues from the moment the aircraft is ready to move for the purpose of Taking-off, until the moment it finally comes to the rest at the end of the flight and the Engines are shutdown.

In flight, the final authority as to the disposition of the aircraft rests with the Commander / PIC. IOC must provide the Commander / PIC with any information having an operational impact or with information requested by the Commander / PIC. The Commander / PIC shall always base his decisions with the safety of the operation.

Question 4

2.5.1 Regulative Authority Flight Inspections

Answer 4

For flight inspections, any person authorized by the HKCAD or State Authority must be permitted at any time to board and fly in any aircraft operated in accordance with an AOC issued by that Authority and to enter and remain on the flight deck.

The Commander / PIC shall, within a reasonable time of being requested to do so by a person authorized by an Authority, produce to that person the documentation required to be carried on board.

Commander / PIC may refuse access to the flight deck if, in his opinion, the safety of the aircraft would be endangered.

After any such inspections including Ramp Inspections Commander should NOTIFY THE COMPANY BY CAR.

Question 5

2. 6.1 Operations Dispensation
3. 6.3.4 Scope of Authority
4. 6.3.6 Referral to HKCAD Flight Operations Inspectors (CAD FOI)

Answer 5

When an Operations Dispensation is granted, the Commander MAY ACCEPT an aircraft for a flight OUTSIDE THE PROVISION OF THE MANUAL from which the dispensation is granted. He must be satisfied that the aircraft is in every way fit for the intended flight under the circumstances and conditions that may reasonably be expected on hat flight.

For any flight to operate outside the requirements of any Operations Manual an Operations Dispensation MUST first be obtained otherwise the flight is in violation of the conditions of the AOC.

Operation event or an aircraft engineering unserviceability may be used as permission for Operations Dispensation, excluding those requirements of the manuals, schemes and documents listed below which are OUTSIDE Scope of Authority:

AN(HK)O (*except when HKCAD FOI Adviced and HKCAD Director Approved)

Aircraft Flight Manual

Configuration Deviation Lists

Approved Training Programmes

Approved Flight Time Limitations Scheme (Legal Requirement)

“LIMITATIONS” Section of the Operations Manuals

Specialized Means of Navigation

Aerodrome Operating Minima

Any other such Approved Schemes or Documents which may exist or be subsequently introduced.

HKCAD Duty FOI must be advised by copy of KA/OPS/07 within 10 days, and authorization obtained, prior to issue of an operations dispensation which is outside the requirements of the MMEL or AN(HK)O.