Special Operations and Requirements; Contingency Procedures; Air Traffic Incidents Flashcards
1
Q
When may a mercy flight be declared?
A
- During urgent medical, flood or fire relief or evacuation it is found that a person is in grave and imminent danger and failure to do so will result in loss of life or serious and permanent disability.
- The aircraft cannot comply with the applicable regulations and orders
- Operational concession for the unanticipated flight cannot be obtained.
2
Q
What symbol would a pilot look for next to the windsock, if glider operations are in use?
A
A white double cross.
3
Q
When must a Immediately Reportable Matter be notified by?
A
- Immediately by phone
- Written within 72 hrs
4
Q
When must a Routine Reportable Matter be notified by?
A
- Written within 72 hrs
5
Q
What are some IRM?
A
- death or serious injury
- a missing aircraft
- serious damage to aircraft
- breakdown of separation standards
- airprox
- violation of controlled airspace
- CFIT
- take-off off or rejection of a closed rwy
- landing on a closed or occupied rwy
- fire on aircraft
- an engine failure
- use of oxygen by a flight crew member
- crew member incapacitated
- fuel exhaustion
- weather causing difficulty in controlling the aircraft
- damage to property caused by an aircraft
6
Q
What are some RRM?
A
- Injury other than serious injury
- damage to aircraft that may compromise the safety of the operation
- flights below MSA’s
- GPWS alerts
- runway incursion
- anything that may affect the safe outcome of a flight
- TCAS RA
- Missing or incomplete controller information
- incorrect amount or type of fuel
- incorrect loading of an aircraft with passengers or cargo
- collision with an animal including a bird strike
7
Q
How long after submitting a RRM or IRM Report must the flight plan and other documentation be kept?
A
14 days.
