PIC Upgrade Flashcards
MEL Cat. A time frame?
Repair must happen per time stated in MEL
MEL Cat. B timeframe
72 hours starting the next day
MEL Cat. C timeframe
10 calendar days
MEL Cat. D timeframe
120 calendar days
CDL stands for
Configuration deviation list
NEF stands for
Nonessential equipment & furnishings
Is there ever a situation where something being done to the aircraft won’t need to be tracked?
No, SOMEONE has to do a write up.
EODO stands for
Eligible on demand operations
What is EODO
Designation in the FARs for fractional operators that allow us to operate with decreased tolerances
What OpSpec authorizes EODO
A057
When is comes to EODO/DAAPing, when do you look up the requirements for them?
ANY time you think you’ll be engaged in them
What are some things a high mins Capt (YOU) should be thinking about
- Wx requirements go up by 100 & 1/2
-Must use standard takeoff mins
-Must advise OCC if wx is above normal but below these mins
-Cant fly with an SIC with <75 hours
Military / foreign airports special TOLD criteria
TO vis must be 1mile
Landing vis must be 1/2mile
DAAP stands for
Destination Airport Analysis Program
OpSpec that authorizes DAAP
C049
What does DAAPing let us do?
Let’s us land on 80% of the runway instead of 60%
FOM section for EODO/DAAP
FOM 4.9.10
Wx mins to perform “see & avoid” departure
3000ft ceiling and 5sm vis
Max tailwind on a contaminated runway
5kts
When is “line up and wait” prohibited
Vis less than 1 mile unless we confirm that the runway is not active for landings
How do you confirm that RAIM is available for the intended route and time?
Contact the flight department
Can RNAV SIDs/DPs be flown if the database is out of date?
Yes as long as all the waypoints are checked
Can RNAV approaches be flown if the database is out of date?
No
O2 mask requirements
FOM 4.13.3
-Above 25,000 leaving the cockpit
Part 135: above 35,000 one mask on
Part 91/k: above 41,000 one mask on
If low ceilings/vis caused your go around how many more attempts can you make to the same airport?
1
When do we need to perform a landing assessment check?
Within 30min of destination
3 landing distance calculations that need to be considered
-Company SOP requirements
-Preflight planning (60/80%)
-Enroute/Landing assessment
FOM for landing distance requirements?
FOM 4.14.7
Stabilized approach criteria
-Fully briefed
-Configured for landing
-On Profile
-Sink rate < 1000 or briefed
-proper speed
-CDI within one dot
-No flags
Aircraft in AWARE brief
501s, MELs, Fuel
Weather in AWARE brief
Departure, enroute, destination, alternate
Airport in AWARE brief
Runway length, approaches, FBOs, NOTAMS
Route in AWARE brief
SIDs, STARs, special DPs, emergency return plan
Must brief automation for departure
CAMI stands for
Confirm inputs with copilot
Activate said input
Monitor for desired outcome
Intervene if necessary
When do you check IDs?
Part 135 flights only
When do the owners (or flexjet leadership) have OPCON? What does that mean?
Part 91/91k flights. Owner can change destination mid flight and we only have to advise Flexjet.
When do the OpSpecs not apply?
91k flights only have M specs
Weather required to accept vis approach
3sm and 1000ft ceiling
C077
Standard wx takeoff mins.
OpSpec ?
1 mile vis or 5000 RVR
Charlie
What takes precedence, miles vis or RVR?
RVR takes precedence if the field has it
Which OpSpec discusses lower than standard TO mins? How low can we go?
Charlie
500RVR (600 Part 91k)
TO/Landing alternate wx minimums OpSpec?
Charlie
Do we have an FAA de-ice/anti-ice program?
No
When must the precontamination check be done in icing?
5 minutes prior to TO
What does Type 1 fluid do and how should it be applied?
Its good against frost. Should apply two coats, first to de-ice and second to coat.
Can we operate in freezing drizzle or rain?
No, AFM says we cannot.
What type of fluid do we want if we feel the need to de-ice/anti-ice?
Types 1 & 4
What are considered critical surfaces?
Wings, horizontal stab, vertical stab, control surfaces, upper surfaces of fuselage, and engine inlets.
Where would you go to look for guidance on de/anti-icing?
FOM 7.3.7.2
How far does a Tstorm have to be for us to receive fueling?
outside of 5 miles
How long do you have to file an ASAP report?
24 hours after end of duty day
How many life vests do you need?
1 per occupant
Are personal o2 tanks allowed on board?
No, only oxygen concentrators
You end up filing a new flight plan 30 minutes before departure, what do you have to get now?
A full route clearance.
How late can the pax be before you have to contact OCC?
15 minutes
How much charge does your Ipad have to have to be good to fly?
depends on how long the flight is.
If your copilot needs to go to the hospital or ER, do you have to go with them?
Yes
When can you cancel IFR inflight?
In VMC, landing runway in sight, and have established comms with someone on the ground.
What Opspec authorizes us in RVSM
Bravo
Required equipment for RVSM ops?
-2 barometric altimeters
-1 radar altimeter
-1 altitude alert system
-1 autopilot
Average weights?
Pilot = 208/179 lbs
flight bag = 19lbs
crew bag = 34 lbs
When must a crew member monitor a lav service?
Every time
Can we fly if the top layer of chord is showing on a tire?
Yes as long as the wear is no more than 1 inch thick and 5.9in (nose)/9.8in (mains) long
Do you have any brakes after performing a hydraulic system check?
No not until an engine is spooled up
If during the flight control check your rudders don’t move, how do you figure out the issue?
Move one of the thrust levers past 25°. If the rudders move it’s the gust lock micro switch, if not then it’s the gust lock actuator motor. Either way call mx.
Should the windshield heat switches be turned off simultaneously?
No, wait 5 sec in between each switch to avoid speed brake issue.
It’s supposed to drop down to -10 or colder over night and you don’t have a hanger. What are you concerned of?
Cold soaked batteries, check the time limits if there’s no GPU available
Can a lap child be held in seat 1 (closest to cockpit)?
No
If the plane is full, how many lap children can there be?
1 for a total of 8 souls
When is a Destination alternate required? FAR?
FAR 135.223
1500ft above lowest circling mda or lowest mda if there’s no circling or 2000ft above field (which ever is higher)
3 miles vis or 2 miles more than lowest applicable vis mins (whichever is greater)
What does part 135 require for planning obstacle avoidance?
FAR 135.379
Where is company guidance for winter ops?
FOM 7
Where’s aircraft specific guidance for winter ops?
CFM
How many limitations will prevent ipreflight from running numbers?
9 limiting factors:
Structural
Field length
Obstacle
Tire speed
Brake energy
Climb limit
TO Thrust
Contaminant depth
Speed limit
On straight out departures, APG clears you for how far?
30 miles
How many days is an Ipreflight typically good for?
7
Can you taxi when it’s poor? (RCAM1)
Yes but you can’t take off unless conditions confirmed and AFM numbers work.
Where can we find guidance on what approaches we can accept
OpSpec Charlie
