Recurrent Written Test Guide Flashcards
How is BURN fuel on the flight plan calculated?
The amount of fuel burn in pounds and time based on forecast winds, the flight plan route, and includes one instrument approach and landing
Do all cabin seats need to be assigned if a flight deck or flight attendant jumpseat is to be utilized?
No. The flight deck and flight attendant jumpseats may be assigned on a discretionary basis regardless of whether all cabin seats are occupied or not.
Must a Frontier employee have the letters ACM on his/her Frontier ID badge to occupy the flight deck jumpseat?
Yes, unless the Frontier employee has a signed Letter of Authorization from Frontier Flight Ops management.
The ACM Jumpseat Briefing Card may be used to satisfy the ACM briefing requirement?
True
Employees with knowledge of an accident involving an aircraft for which they performed a safety-sensitive or security-related function at or near the time of the accident may not use alcohol for ____ hours after the accident unless he or she has been given a post accident test for drugs and alcohol, or if Frontier Airlines has demonstrated that their performance could not have contributed to the accident.
10
Which of the following qualifies the flight crew to fly into “Special Airports”? (Select ALL answers that apply)
☑ Within the preceding 12 calendar months, the captain or first officer has made an entry to that airport, including takeoff and landing, while serving as a flight crewmember.
☑ Within the preceding 12 calendar months, the captain has qualified by using pictorial means for that airport.
When the first officer has less than 100 hours of flight time as SIC in type airplane being flown at Frontier, the captain (unless a check airman) must make all takeoff and landings in what conditions? (Select ALL answers that apply)
☑ When the crosswind component for the runway to be used is in excess of 15 knots.
☑ When the braking action on the runway to be used is less than “good”
Which of the following describes emergency authority? (Select ALL answers that apply)
In an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, the pilot in command may take any action deemed necessary under the circumstances.
Who has operational control to refuse a passenger?
The CRO
Who has the authority to cancel a flight?
Only Systems Operations Control (SOC)
Which of the following requires an alternate airport? (Select ALL answers that apply)
☑ Any flight released under supplemental operations.
☑ If severe icing conditions are forecast at the destination within one hour of the ETA, a suitable alternate must be listed on the release.
☑ When dispatched Method 2.
Which of the following is NOT required before a revenue flight may block out?
The Final Flight Information List
If the planned route is changed by ATC prior to takeoff, and the resulting stage length increases by more than ____ NM, the captain must obtain an ARTR.
100NM
Which of the following best describes method 1?
If an engine failure occurs anywhere from V1 to the destination, the aircraft will clear all obstructions 5 SM on either side of the intended route by 1,000 feet until reaching the destination.
How is CONTNGNCY fuel on the flight plan calculated? (1 point)
Fuel in time as well as in pounds based on holding at 15,000 MSL at Green Dot.
Which of the following best describes method 2?
If an engine failure occurs, the aircraft will be able to divert to at least one suitable airport (driftdown alternate) from flight planned cruise altitude and clear all obstacles 5 SM on either side of the route of flight by 2,000 feet until reaching the diversion airport.
Which of the following would require an ARTR? (Select ALL answers that apply)
☑ An alternate is added or changed
☑ An MEL is added
What does ALTN fuel on the flight plan consist of?
Climb to cruise flight altitude, cruise flight to the most distant alternate, one (1)
approach and landing, planned at a cost index of 0
Are Simple Special Procedures mandatory to follow in both IMC and VMC? If so,
to what altitude?
They are mandatory in IMC until 3,000’ AFE (if radar vectors are not available) and
VMC until reaching 1000ft AFE unless otherwise specified.
Which of the following are ways to determine Actual Landing Performance?
(Select ALL answers that apply)
☑ The AWP solution.
☑ The QRH landing distance performance section.
What are some strategies for dealing with weight restricted flights? (Select ALL
answers that apply)
☑ Increase the PMTOW or reducing tanker fuel (if any).
☑ Remove COMAT (not AOG).
☑ Obtain child counts.
Which of the following are approved methods to get Weight and Balance
Information for departure? (Select ALL answers that apply)
☑ AWP Solution (Primary Method).
☑ Computer-Generated W&B Manifest from Centralized Load Planning.
☑ Manual W&B Read Back Form located in the diversion kit.
Which of the following fuel considerations are required prior to departure? (Select
ALL answers that apply)
☑ The aircraft must have enough fuel to fly to the airport to which it is dispatched;
thereafter, to fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport (when required) for the
airport to which it is dispatched; and thereafter, to fly for 45minutes at normal cruising
fuel consumption.
☑ When dispatched under Ops Spec B043 (As noted on the dispatch release), the aircraft
must have enough contingency fuel to fly for a period of 10 percent of that portion of
the enroute time where the aircraft’s position cannot be “reliably fixed” at least once
each hour.
☑ The aircraft must have enough fuel to consider one instrument approach and possible
missed approach at the destination, wind and other weather conditions forecast,
anticipated traffic delays, and any other known conditions that may delay landing of the
aircraft.
Frontier is authorized to conduct the following approaches EXCEPT
⚫ (SA) CAT I Approaches
How can the flight crew determine if an airport is “Terrain Sensitive”? (Select
ALL answers that apply)
☑ Via a mountain symbol at the top of the first page of the AIP
☑ Via contours published on any SID, STAR, or approach procedure
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
When a discrepancy has been entered into the aircraft logbook, ONLY MCC must be
notified.
Who must be notified after entering a discrepancy in the Logbook?
MCC through the responsible dispatcher
Which of the following is a correct way(s) to make a correction to a logbook
entry? (Select ALL answers that apply)
☑ To correct a single word or phrase error, draw a line through the entry and add the
corrected information adjacent to the lined-out item.
☑ To correct an entire entry block, draw a diagonal line through the entry and write
“Entered in Error” (or “EIE”) on the diagonal line
How is RESERVE fuel on the flight plan calculated?
Reserve fuel of 45 minutes flight time is based on last cruise altitude in the flight plan.
Which of the following logbook entries requires the captain’s signature? (Select
ALL answers that apply)
☑ Computer Reset
☑ Follow-up Required
☑ Flight Crew Placard
Which of the following best describes the MEL (Minimum Equipment List)?
The MEL Program allows for a temporary change in type design to address missing or
inoperative equipment in order to maintain the validity of the airworthiness certificate.
Which of the following best describes the CDL (Configuration Deferral List)
Program?
The CDL Program allows for continued operations with missing secondary airframe and
engine parts.
Which of the following best describes the NEF (Nonessential Furnishing)
program?
The NEF Program allows the deferral of inoperative, damaged or missing items that will
have no effect on the safe operation of the aircraft, and which are not required by
certification standards or operating rules.
Which of the following best describes an ODM (Other Deferred Maintenance)
item?
⚫ ODM Items include deferrals that are “crew visibility” in nature and utilize an INFOONLY
placard to notify air crewmembers that the item on the placard has been
documented and is being tracked by the maintenance department.
Is Frontier permitted to depart an airport VFR and then pickup an IFR clearance?
Yes, under certain weather conditions and provided an IFR clearance is obtained ASAP,
but no further than 50 NM from departure airport.
What is Class II (two) navigation?
Any navigation conducted outside of Class I navigation.
When is the autopilot required to be used (coupled) to conduct an approach?
When the weather is less than 4000 RVR (3/4 SM) and the autopilot is available for use
Which of the following is Frontier authorized to conduct in international airspace?
A “VMC Approach”
Prior to crossing a FIR boundary for international flights, the flight crew should
obtain the latest weather (METAR and TAF) for the destination and alternate (if
applicable).
True
