Q-LINE INDOC HANDBOOK Flashcards
How Long is your PPC valid for ?
Initial and Upgrade are valid from the - 1st day of the 7th month after the PPC
Recurrent PPC - 1st day of the 13th month after the PPC, provided a loft is done in between.
How long is a Temp authorization valid for ?
90 Days
How long is the maximum duty day ?
14 in 24hrs
24hrs off in 3-12 hr consecutive duty days unless 24hrs off in between each duty day
What do we do if we are scheduled for a 14 hour but we’re too tired to continue flying
Call in Fatigued
What happens to your duty day if you are notified of a delayed reporting time before leaving the rest facility ?
If its an excess of the 3 hour, then the duty starts 3 hours after the original scheduled duty start. If the delay is less then 3 hours then the duty starts at the revised duty start.
What if you’re notified of a delay after you have left the rest facility ?
look up ?
When can we extend our duty beyond 14HR and what must we get in terms of rest ?
When crew agrees and its safe to do so
UOC
the rest period must be increased by at least the amount of the extension
PIC shall submit paper work
Porter has to keep the paper work until the next audit and notifies their assigned inspector within 30 days
15 HR crew augmented may be increased by 2 hours
What is the company policy on minimum scheduled rest, at home base, away and on a monthly schedule to meet transport Canada regulations ?
11 base
10 away from base
36 in 7
3 in 17
What is meant by “suitable rest facility ?
single occupancy room, well ventilated with minimum noise.
How many days free from duty do we need according to the regulations ?
36-7
3-17
How much notice do you need for a split duty ?
Minimum of 2 HRS or its already on your monthly schedule
How long can your split duty be ?
a split duty can extend your duty up to one half the length of the rest period to a maximum of 3 hours if :
- Advance notice ( on your monthly schedule or at least 2 HRS )
- At least 4 hours in suitable accommodations
- No interruption during the rest period
- The next day rest period is increased at least the amount of the extension
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Are there any situations that Porter says definitely do NOT count as UOC ?
crewing issues the company was aware before crew left the rest facility, forecast weather, mechanical problem, connections etc.
If any of these are the case then delayed reporting time should be practiced.
Who makes the final decision for to extend the duty day based on UOC ?
The captain after consulting with the rest of the crew and they all agree.
Is adverse weather UOC ?
it can be depending if it was forecast or not.
Is a mechanical problem UOC ?
yes, sudden mechanical problems may be considered for UOC.
What happens if SOCC said “we’re considering this and UOC and you’re good to g,” but the Captain and crew don’t agree.
contact the chief pilot or DFO. mediate the situation
DEST fuel: How is it calculated, and what does it mean ?
it is compromised of:
- Take off and climb to 1500’ at take off power
- Climb to the anticipated cruise altitude
- Cruise to the TOD considering winds and temperature (
wights ) - Descend to the final approach fix and at destination and land also considering or vectors and holding.
ENRT RES: how is it calculated ? is it really 5% percent ?
Its 5% of the DEST Fuel to a maximum of 15min.
you may not have to carry it if you comply with 725.25
HOLD Fuel, how is it calculated ?
Holding Fuel for 45min at 5000’ above the alternate airport for a forecast wight and ISA.
ALTN Fuel: how is it calculated ?
- Climb from the missed approach point to the cruising altitude
- All flight plan Fuel burns to the alternate are based on LRC
- Descend to the final approach fix and land at the alternate
ADD Fuel: When would you need it ?
contingency fuel
loose and engine, descend to MSA or 10,000’ divert to suitable alternate shoot and approach miss and hold at 1,500’ for 30 min
EXTRA Fuel:
This is extra fuel loaded in excess of the minimum on the OFP
How is MIN BRF calculated ?
How do we reduce MIN BRF ?
the sum of:
DEST ENRT RES ALTN HOLD ADD
RAMP Fuel: Can we Leave the gate with less than ramp fuel ?
What is the minimum fuel that we can depart the gate at ?
Yes but as long as its the fuel is not less then MIN BRF
The Minimum we can depart the gate, would be MIN BRF plus TAXI
What is “minimum final Fuel” ?
This is when all you have left is HOLD fuel
NOT A GOOD IDEA
and if the crew thinks that this will be the situation, the crew must inform socc.
The flight may be required to land short
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What actions are to be taken upon reaching MIN DIV fuel ?
Adjust the flight profile, for example adjusting power settings
The only way to reduce MIN DIV in flight is to select a closer alternate or proceed using NO ALTERNATE IFR if it warrants
Can we continue to destination below MIN DIV fuel ? When and Why ?
Yes, if we are within the Terminal Area and because of Unforeseen circumstances the PIC believes that the landing will be assured.
When do we make a “minimum fuel advisory” ?
When we have reached our MIN DIV and are either diverting and or are within the Terminal Area continuing to land.
When do we declare a fuel emergency ?
as soon as we start eating into our HOLD fuel
NO Alternate IFR, Where can we find the conditions ?
when can it be used ?
Route manual
How can we determine if an airport has emergency power ?
look up ?
What circumstances require a TDR ?
Temperature greater then the MAX temp for take off
Altimeter setting greater the .10” of the planned altimeter setting
when actual wright exceeds plus 2000 number
What conditions require a new OFP ?
- TOW exceeds plus 2000 numbers
- Tail Swaps
- Alternate airport change
- Fuel Burn changes
Who is in socc?
Dispatch Crew Scheduling Duty Officer OPS Coordinator Maintennace operational Control
When is SOCC staffed and opened ?
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What is the definition of joint operation control ?
TYPE “A” Dispatch
means the exercise of authority over the initiation, continuation, and termination of a flight
Begins with the formation of an OFP and ends when the aircraft is shut down
When does Operational Control begin, in terms of Type “A” dispatch ?
When the dispatcher formerly excepts the OFP and releases it to the PIC.
The CARS say you have to leave a copy of the OFP at the point of departure. Why don’t we leave one behind at porter ?
Because an electronic copy is generated by SOCC so theres no need to leave one behind.
If SOCC says HOLD at the gate, can we depart ?
NO! because they have joint operational control
After break release for take off, who has operational control ?
PIC
If SOCC advises you to do something after break release for take off, who’s responsible ?
THE PIC
Where is the W & B manual ?
On some aircraft it is located behind the first officer seat. On other aircraft its located in the aircraft library.
MAX Ramp weight ?
64130 lbs
Max TOW ?
can we always take off at a max take of weight ?
63930 Ibs
No it will specify in the OFP what the actual MAX TOW is for that specific flight and aircraft .
Max landing weight, can we always land at Max LDW ?
61750 lbs
NO it will specify the specific MAX
When can the APU bleeds be selected to ON ?
at least 20 sec after the APU RUN light is illuminated
if it shuts down then wait 5 min, then wait 2 min after the second time.
if it shuts down again then you must call maintenance and not try a restart
What is the minimum fuel required to start the APU ?
1000lbs in the left collector bay
What are the GPU starter limits ?
ON 60sec-OFF 5MIN
ON 60sec-OFF 30min off and call maintenance
Can the APU be used in flight ?
NO
Can the APU be used during pressure refuelling and gravity refuelling?
Yes during pressure refuelling but the APU must already be running and not started or stopped while the refuelling has already started
No the APU can not be used during gravity refuelling
Fuelling with pax on board
- Min Crew in the cockpit
- Flight attendants advised by turing seat belts sign off
- No smoking sign
- Exits 1L and rear 2L are clear
- 1L shall remain open
- Emergency lights are armed
Where are the Portable fire extinguishers ?
We have 4 Halon 1211
1 in cockpit
3 in cabin ( one above the closet and two in the back )
Where is the First Aid O2 ?
We have 2
one in the front and one in the back
Crew Oxygen Requirements, how to use if its colder or warmer then 21 degrees.
use the graph
and you could also check in the nose to see the actual amount
How many emergency exits do we have ?
Where are the located ?
5
1L Door type 1
1R Door type 2/3 this one has both land and water capabilities
2L galley service door
2R galley service door
Escape Hatch
How are the emergency exits lighted ?
With luminescent strips
How is the Emergency lighting System activated
The Switch is turned ON or the switch is AMRMED and will activate when the plane is in EMERGENCY mode.
2DC GENs and 1 TRU INOP
Escape Hatch, How do you open it ?
Turn handle towards arrow
pull hatch inward
place on seat
climb out and use rope
First Aid Kit, where is it located ?
1 above the closet
1 in the back
Can we depart if the First Aid kit has been used ?
Yes but we have to check if the amount meets the requirements
How do we turn ON the ELT ?
How do know its ON ?
Manually or self activates through an inertia switch that goes off when the G’s are exceeded.
The red light comes ON
When does the CVR activate ?
as soon as there is electrical power
When does the FDR activate ?
Anti collision light red or white
Both engines running
Aircraft is airborne
MEL considerations CVR,FDR, ELT
MEL Page 31.30
What do we look for in the Journey Log ?
- Open snags
- Active MEL’s
- The two 24 hour system checks are in the journey log
- Maintenance sign off
- Release certificate
Where can we find the MEL book ?
its in the IPAD and in the aircraft library under the floor
When does a new hard copy of the OFP/TLR have to be issued if last minute MEL is added ?
If the new MEL item does not affect performance then SOCC does not need to issue a new OFP, however if time permits they can issue a new one and add a note .
If the new MEL item affects performance, then a new OFP must be issued prior to dispatch
MEL CAT “A”
Specific time and exceptions