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1
Q

what is the Fatique checklist?

A

All crew members are to review the check list below and ensure they cannot answer yes to any of the questions.
I’ Am I suffering from any ILLNESS ?
M Am I taking any MEDICATION (not approved for flight duties) ?
S Am I under any STRESS at home or in the work place ?
A Have I consumed any ALCOHOL within the last 10 hours or am I suffering the effects of over consumption ?
F Do I feel FATIGUED in any way ?
E Am I lacking ENERGY for any reason ?
….. and not
T Do I feel TIRED and listless for any reason ? I Am I IRRITABLE and short-tempered ?
R Do I need more REST before I fly ?
E Am I uncomfortable with the ENVIRONMENT I am about to operate in ? D Do I feel uncomfortable DISCUSSING my fatigue with my peers ?

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when is permissible to exceed the flight and duty without authorisation ?

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if the flight is for the protection of life or property (and the safety of the aircraft is not endangered by the flight and duty excedence)

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can a Tropic Air pilot engage in other activities other than rostered by Tropic Air ?

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a pilot shall not without the express permission of the CP

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during overnight or transit stops should the pilots eat the same food ?

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flight crew should specifically avoid to eat the same food

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how many days prior to commencement should a roster made available to crew member ?

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7 days

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what is the sign on and sign off time lapse before and after a flight ?

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operating crews to sign on 60 minutes before scheduled departure and sign off 30 minutes after their actual arrival time.

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what is the sign on and sign off time lapse for a domestic dead heading crew before and after a flight?

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 domestic deadheading crews to sign on 30 minutes before scheduled departure and sign off 15 minutes after their actual arrival time.

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what is the sign on and sign off time lapse for a international crew before and after a flight?

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 international crews (involved in special charters and ferry flights) to sign on 90 minutes before scheduled departure and sign off 30 minutes after their actual arrival time.

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9
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what is the crew pairing policy ?

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if one pilot is over 60 the other has to be under 60 unless the flight is being conducted for training or checking purposes

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10
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who should a pilot submit roster changes to ?

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the CP

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how early should a crew member submit a recreational leave request ?

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1 month

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12
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if you a rostered on standby at home and decide to go out should you notify the Flight Ops ?

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yes

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13
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if you are away from main base due to work what is going to happen to your days off, if those days fall during your time away?

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rostered days off duty shall be taken at times which allow reasonable accomplishment of the Organisation’s needs consistent with reasonable crew rest.

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what is the notice period the CP has to give to a pilot for a competency check ?

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3 days

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once a pilot is notify by the CP for a upcoming competency check, should be also notify on what is to be assessed ?

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yes

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usually a pilot would be notify for an upcoming competency check, should the pilot be also required to remember about it from his end ?

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yes

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17
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if there is a change to a rostered competency check day for a pilot, what is the notice period ?

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3 days

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would Training Captains and Check & Training Captains need a permission of any sort to carry out administrative work on rostered days off duty ?

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yes, express permission from the Training & Competency Manager would be needed

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19
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should all the documentation of a pilot be current to conduct any operation ?

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yes they must

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20
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what are the minimum requirements to act as PIC for a turbojet aircraft ?

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completed no less than fifteen (15) hours of flight including then (10) take-off’s and landings in the type scheduled for the air operation.

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21
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what are the minimum requirements to act as PIC for a multiengine aircraft ?

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completed no less than ten (10) hours of flight including eight (8) take-offs and landings in the type of aircraft scheduled for the air operation

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what are the minimum requirements to act as PIC for a single engine aircraft ?

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completed no less than five (5) hours of flight including five (5) take-offs and landings in the type of aircraft scheduled for the air operation

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23
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what are the minimum requirements for a PIC of a Tropic Air aircraft performing an IFR air operation under Part 125 ?

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i) 1200 hrs of flight time as a pilot (including 500 hrs of cross country flight time); and
(ii) 75 hrs of actual (or simulated) instrument time (25 hrs of which may be in a simulator); and
(iii) for night operations, 50 hrs of night flight time

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what are the minimum requirements for a PIC of a Tropic Air aircraft performing an IFR air operation under Part 135 ?

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(i) 750 hrs of flight time as a pilot (including 150 hrs of cross country flight time which includes 50 hrs cross country flight time under an IFR flight plan); and
(ii) 50 hrs of actual (or simulated) instrument time (25 hrs of which may be in a simulator); and
(iii) for night operations, 25 hrs of night flight time

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25
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if the Ground Ops Manager and the CP are not physically present how can you get a Flight Authorisation Form signed ?

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the Ground Operations Manager or the Chief Pilot shall be contacted by telephone, Company communications or any other available means and obtain the necessary authorisation verbally. The dispatching operations person shall then record (on form B6) the fact authorisation has been granted verbally, any conditions or restrictions imposed by the authorising Manager, append his/her signature to the Flight Authorisation form and advise the crew accordingly.

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26
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who is entitle to set a flight restriction or suspension to flight ops ?

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the CP

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27
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who can initiate an Operational Notice ?

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the CP via the NOTOP however any member can initiate a Ops Notice via Quality Form A8 - Hazard and Risk Form

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28
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who is required to monitor the Notice Board ?

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all operational stuff

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29
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what is the procedure after reading a NOTOP ?

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every pilot should sign the acknowledgment sheet lodged in front of the Notice to Pilots folder

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30
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what is the procedure for Carriage of CASA Flight Operations Inspectors ?

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An authorised CASA Inspector shall be allocated a seat on an aircraft provided:

 the Inspector’s duties require carriage on that aircraft; and

 notification of carriage has been received by the Chief Pilot 7 days prior to the flight; or

 where immediate carriage is requested, either no passenger needs to be off-loaded or evidence that circumstances warrant travel are provided to the pilot-in-command; and

 in all cases, the Inspector allows the pilot-in-command to scrutinise his Instrument of Authorisation

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31
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when is a pilot obliged to informed the CP or a DAME about a prolonged sickness ?

A

if unwell for a period longer than 7 days

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32
Q

does each staff member have a Personnel File ?

A

yes

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33
Q

how long after a staff cease to work for the company will his/her Personal File be held for ?

A

24 months

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34
Q

what is the minimum time the Completed Operational Record will be kept of file ?

A

12 months

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35
Q

what is the minimum time the Records of company Calibration Scales is kept of file ?

A

2 years

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36
Q

who is responsible for completing the Tech Log at the end of each day ?

A

the PIC

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37
Q

which mandatory documents have to be onboard the aircraft and readily accessible to the PIC ? and are they original or copies ?

A

Cert. of Registration
Cert. of Airworthiness
Radio Station License
Radio Station Approval

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38
Q

if you fly outside PNG which documents to be carried have to be originals or certified true copies ?

A

Cert. of Registration has to be original
Cert. of Airworthiness can be a certified true copy

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39
Q

what does the Flight Library consist of ?

A
  • aircraft flight manual
  • flight log (form B4)
  • Normal Procedures Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • MEL
  • Route Guide (if applicable)
  • Quick Reference Handbook
  • ICAO Doc 9481 emergency response guide for aircraft incidents involving DG

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40
Q

which documents does the PIC ensure are obtained as onboard prior to flying ?

A
  • load and trim sheet (W&B)
  • general manifest
  • DG NOTOC
  • copy of flight plan
  • AIP flight supp. or JEPPS (for international ops)
  • NOTAM and relevant AIS briefing materials
  • Meteorological informations (weather forecast)
  • Aeronautical Charts (maps)

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41
Q

is the Flight Library lodge permanently on each aircraft ?

A

yes

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42
Q

prior to commencing an air operation, what shall the PIC check to be in posses of ?

A
  • pilot license
  • means of indicating time
  • electric torch for night ops

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43
Q

is the inventory of emergency and survival equipment recorded in the flight plan ?

A

yes

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44
Q

what is the frequency and what requirements does the ELT on Tropic Air aircraft meet ?

A

406MHz and TSO C-126

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45
Q

how many fire extinguishers does a TA plane have ?

A

2

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46
Q

besides the 2 fire extinguishers what does the emergency inventory list consist of ?

A
  • on all flights, 1 first aid and 1 survival kit
  • on flight over water, life preserver and life raft(when needed including 121.5 and 246Mhz survival radio beacon)

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47
Q

what are the factors required to meet Part 135 and 125 to conduct a safe flight ?

A
  • actual TO e LDG WT
  • TO and LDG distance
  • RWY surface and slope
  • RWY ans Strip Width
  • enroute critical engine inoperative limitations
  • availability/applicability/capability of steep approach and short landing techniques
  • landing and climb restrictions at both destinations and alternate aerodromes

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48
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in the event that the provision of the AFM conflicts with the requirements of the OPS Manual in respect to the aircraft, which one should be followed ?

A

the approved AFM has to be given precedence

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49
Q

in regards to flight preparation name some of the factors the PIC should consider ?

A
  • asses nature of flight and load to be carried
  • obtain weather and NOTAMS
  • check status of comm and nav facilities
  • check current conditions of runway in use
  • review Tech Log
  • calculate fuel
  • prepare flight plan
  • determine compliances with performance
  • identify alternates

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50
Q

before beginning a flight what should each pilot be familiar with ?

A
  • AFM ops limitation
  • emergency equipment installed
  • emergency and abnormal procedures
  • applicable type specific data contained in the SOPs

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51
Q

how long before the beginning of a flight should the PIC file a flight plane?

A

30 min to ATS or NAIPS

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52
Q

what can you and should you terminate a flight plan (SAR) ?

A

as soon as practical after landing or in the vicinity of the aerodrome

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53
Q

how many minutes after reported ETA for an aerodrome will alerting actions commence ?

A

30 min

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54
Q

what is the limit time distance a ME plane can fly away from an aerodrome that meets appropriate landing performances ?

A

90 min

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55
Q

when flying IFR, should an alternate aerodrome have an IFR approach procedures ?

A

yes and comply to Company Route Guide or AIP

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56
Q

if you will be using a GPS for a non-precision approach what letter should you indicate when filing a flight plane to ATS via NAIPS ?

A

Z

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57
Q

flight may be planned under VFR provided that ?

A
  • weather forecast indicate VFR meteo minima along the route,
    OR
  • when weather conditions within a control zone are below the VFR minima, the aircraft can be flown:
    - in complies with ATC
    - by day only, clear of clouds
    - ceiling of at least 600ft
    - visibility of at least 1500m

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58
Q

can SE aircraft with less then 10 pax can be flown in IFR ?

A

no, only VFR (part 135)

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59
Q

when can flights under VFR can be flown above more than broken clouds ?

A
  • pax are not carried
  • aircraft equipped for IFR
  • pilots are IFR rated and current
  • nav equipped for IFR
  • sufficient fuel and reserve is carried to procede to an aerodrome to land performing an IFR approach

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60
Q

should all VFR flight be conducted at IFR LSALT, and if so why ?

A

yes in case of encountering IMC it will give a safety buffer

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61
Q

if during a VFR flight the PIC encounters IMC conditions what is the procedure to be followed ?

A

exit IMC as soon as safely and practically possible

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62
Q

when should flights be planned and conducted under IFR ?

A
  • for all ME carrying pax or cargo
  • for private ops where VFR cannot be met
  • SE no carrying pax
  • for alla night ops
  • for ME operating in Class A

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63
Q

if a route to a destination is not promulgated on the RNC chart under the IFR can the PIC navigate between by plotting between nav aids or known waypoints recalculating LSALT ?

A

yes he can

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64
Q

if a change LSALT dictates a change in altitude when should you be at that altitude by ?

A

prior to reaching that point where the change in altitude is required

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65
Q

when should a pilot nominate an alternate when flying to and aerodrome under IFR ?

A

unless 30min before and 30min after ETA the meteo forecast reports:

  • ceiling and vis are above alternate minima
  • no reduce vis due to fog, mist or dust
    • for aerodrome with only GPS approach:
      • ceiling of at least 500ft above LSALT for the final route segment
      • vis at least 8km
  • -for aerodrome without and instrument approach
    • ceiling of at least 500ft above LSALT for the final route segment or the lowest MSA
    • vis at least 8km

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66
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when can an aerodrome be nominated as an alternate ?

A
  • for aerodrome with instrument approach other then GPS, the ceiling and vis are above the alternate minima
  • for aerodrome without instrument approach or GPS , the ceiling is at least 500ft above LSALT with at least 8km vis

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67
Q

what are the requirements for an aerodrome nominated as an alternate under IFR in regards to secondary electrical power ?

A

needs secondary electrical power for:

  • nav aids
  • night ops

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68
Q

what does contingency fuel mean ?

A

the additional fuel required to cover abnormal situations over and above that required for normal minimum requirements

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69
Q

what is the requirements fro Holding Fuel to all IFR flights to destinations outside POM ?

A

30 min must be carried as per company policy

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70
Q

the weather holding requirement need not be carried on a VFR flight however …?

A
  • when weather conditions are below the minima but forecast to improve, carry fuel for that time plus 30 min
  • when aerodrome with PAL, and only VHF,HF and not responsible person, 30min must be carried,
  • when NOTAMS advise to do so due to traffic

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71
Q

can a plane be refuelled inside an hangar ?

A

no

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72
Q

if the plane is being refuelled and there is an external power unit attached to it, when can you disconnect the unit ?

A

after refuelling is completed

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73
Q

what is the max distance of a fire extinguisher to be position during refuelling ?

A

2 FE have to be within 15 meters from each other but not less then 6 metres from the aircraft

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74
Q

what is the maximum discrepancy between fuel on board prior to refuelling and after ?

A

3%

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75
Q

what is the distance from a fuel spillage that a plane would have to be shut down, pax should be taken away from and mobile ground power removed from ?

A

15 meters

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