Responsibilites Flashcards
Operation of commercial a/c is laid down in
AIR - OPS and include ICAO SARPS
EGRES
Path to get out - no PRM should be blocking this
Alcohol law
No alcohol within 8 hours of reporting time or the commencement of standby
Blood alcohol level must not exceed 0.2 promise at the start of the flight duty period
The commander
Responsible for the conduct of the flight at any time - even on rest periods
Responsible for the safety of all PAX, crew and cargo o/b until he leaves the a/c at the end of the flight
PIC
Pilot in command - responsible for piloting the a/c
Commanders authority
Can disembark any persons or cargo that pose a threat to safety
Must not allow the transport of PAX under the influence of drugs and alcohol
Can refuse to transport inadmissible PAX
Must ensure
the PAX are given a safety briefing
all SOPs are carried out
FDR/CVR is not switched off/ erased
Pre flight inspection is carried out
Decide whether not accept defects in the MEL
A commander can deviate from the rules for safety
Admission to the f/d
No person is allowed in the f/d except
A flight crew member assigned to the flight
An operating crew member
CAA representative
Commander has the final decision
Documents to be carried
Certificate of registration
Certificate of airworthiness
Noise certificate inc english translation
AOC
A/c radio license
3rd party liability insurance certificate
Flight crew licenses
Manuals to be carried
OM A + OM B must be easily accessible
Info and forms to be carried
Operational flight plan Aeroplane tech log Appropriate NOTAMS/ briefing packs Mass and balance docs Notifications of special PAX NOTOC State documents
Operational flight plan
Includes every bit of info req to carry out fuel checks
Info to be retained on the ground
A copy of the operational flight plan Copies of the a/c tech log Mass and balance docs Special loads docs Company NOTAMS
Authority access to documentation
Must be given acccess to any docs and records which are related to flight ops or maintenance within a reasonable period of time (10 days)
Use of the FDR/CVR
May not be used other than for the purpose of investigation
Have to be kept for 60 days after an accident
Journey log
Produced for every flight and contains A/c registration Date and place of departure Names of crew members and their assignments Place of arrival Time of departure Time of arrival Hour and nature of the flight Incidents, observations Commanders signature
