REGP117

Question 1

What is the flight time limit for a two-pilot crew in a domestic operation?

Answer 1

Per Table A

If unforeseen operational circumstances arise after takeoff that are beyond the certificate holder’s control, a flightcrew member may exceed the maximum flight time specified and the cumulative flight time limits in 117.23(b) as necessary to safely land the aircraft at the next destination airport or alternate, as appropriate.

§117.11 Flight time limitation.

Question 2

If unforeseen operational circumstances arises after takeoff, can a pilot exceed the maximum flight time allowed?

Answer 2

Yes
If unforeseen operational circumstances arise after takeoff that are beyond the certificate holder’s control, a flightcrew member may exceed the maximum flight time specified in this section to the extent necessary to safely land the aircraft at the next destination airport or alternate.

§117.11 Flight time limitation.

Question 3

What is the maximum flight duty period for pilots?

Answer 3

Per Table B
If a flightcrew member is not acclimated, the maximum flight duty period in Table B is reduced by 30 minutes.

§117.13 Flight duty period: Unaugmented operations.

Question 4

Define deadhead transportation

Answer 4

Deadhead transportation
Transportation of a flightcrew member as a passenger or non-operating flightcrew member, by any mode of transportation, as required by a certificate holder, excluding transportation to or from a suitable accommodation.

§117.3 Definitions.