Section 1: Company Policy, Procedures and Rules of Conduct Flashcards
What is flight time to position an aircraft immediately prior to a revenue trip considered?
Duty flying
This applies even when conducted under Part 91 and must be counted in the current duty period for Part 135 flight time purposes.
How is flight time to position an aircraft after completion of a revenue trip classified under Part 91?
Other commercial flying
This type of flight time cannot be considered rest time.
True or False: Flight time before a revenue trip under Part 91 is not counted in the duty period for Part 135.
False
It must be counted in the current duty period for Part 135 flight time purposes.
Fill in the blank: Flight time to position an aircraft immediately prior to a revenue trip must be counted as _______.
Duty flying
What must be counted in the current duty period for Part 135 flight time purposes?
Flight time to position an aircraft immediately prior to a revenue trip
This is considered duty flying.
What classification does flight time after a revenue trip fall under for Part 91?
Other commercial flying
What is the maximum flight time for a pilot in any calendar quarter?
500 hours
This limit applies to all commercial flying.
What is the maximum flight time for a pilot in any two consecutive calendar quarters?
800 hours
This limit is cumulative over two quarters.
What is the maximum flight time for a pilot in any calendar year?
1,400 hours
This limit applies to total flight time in a year.
What is the maximum flight time for a one pilot flight crew in any 24 consecutive hours?
8 hours
This limit is applicable unless in a regularly assigned duty period.
What is the maximum flight time for a two pilot crew in any 24 consecutive hours?
10 hours
The SIC must be Part 135 qualified.
What is the required rest period before the planned completion of an assignment?
10 consecutive hours
This applies to all assignments.
Under what conditions can a pilot exceed the daily flight time limits?
During a regularly assigned duty period of no more than 14 hours
This must be preceded and followed by a required rest period.
What is the required rest period if a crewmember exceeds the daily flight time limitation by no more than 30 minutes?
11 consecutive hours
This is the minimum rest period for slight exceedance.
What is the required rest period if a crewmember exceeds the daily flight time limitation by more than 30 minutes but less than one hour?
12 consecutive hours
This applies to moderate exceedance.
What is the required rest period if a crewmember exceeds the daily flight time limitation by more than 60 minutes?
16 consecutive hours
This applies to significant exceedance.
How many rest periods of at least 24 consecutive hours must the company provide in a calendar quarter?
At least 13 rest periods
This ensures adequate rest for pilots.
Who is ultimately responsible for the accuracy and compliance of flight time limitations?
The certificate holder
Pilots must also ensure they do not exceed limitations.
When must pilots deliver their Flight and Duty forms?
Prior to the 10th day of each month
This is for the preceding month.
True or False: Commercial activity must be reported/recorded on a daily basis.
True
This applies regardless of the source of commercial activity.
True or False: Pilots can fly immediately after scuba diving below 15 feet.
False
When are pilots prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages?
Pilots are prohibited from drinking while in any attire indicating employment by the company and while on standby.
This rule ensures that pilots maintain professionalism and readiness at all times.
What must a flight crewmember do if they consume alcohol before a duty assignment?
It is the flight crewmember’s responsibility to advise the company of any alcohol consumption that would disqualify them from accepting a duty assignment.
This requirement ensures safety and compliance with regulations.
True or False: Pilots can consume alcohol while on standby.
False
Consuming alcohol while on standby could impair a pilot’s ability to perform their duties.
How long before departure time should crewmembers report for duty?
At least 45 minutes.
True or False: Crewmembers can use offensive language in front of customers.
False.
Fill in the blank: Crewmembers shall report for duty at least ______ prior to departure time.
45 minutes.
What is the main goal of crewmembers’ conduct and appearance?
To reflect favorably upon the company.
How long should crewmembers wait to fly after giving blood transfusions or donations?
72 hours
What is the recommended time frame for not giving blood donations before a flight?
14 days
What operations are not governed by Part 135?
Certain flight operations, even with compensated pilots, are governed by Part 91.
What types of flights can be conducted under Part 91?
- Ferry flights
- Positioning flights
- Training flights
- Aerial photography flights
- Survey flights
- Nonstop commercial air tours
- Carriage of candidates in Federal elections
What are positioning flights?
Flights occurring before or after a Part 135 flight, not counted as rest time.
What is the restriction on flights for aerial photography or survey?
Passengers cannot be dropped off at any destination other than the point of departure.
What defines nonstop commercial air tours?
Flights that begin and end at the same airport and are conducted within 25 statute miles.
