USAPAT SOP Flashcards
When requirements are not clear in the SOP, what should be done?
Use the most conservative approach until guidance is attained from Standardization and Command.
How are recommended changes processed for the USAPAT SOP?
Recommended changes to this SOP will be forwarded through the unit Standardization Officer to the unit Commander for review, then to USAPAT Standards for consolidation and to the USAPAT Commander for approval.
How often is the USAPAT SOP assessed?
At a minimum, the SOP will be assessed annually to ensure it remains relevant with evolving doctrine and the unit’s current operations.
Who is the 30-day extension authority?
The ATP Commander.
Who is the ATP individual waiver authority?
The ATP individual waiver authority is the BDE Commander.
Who is the ATP unit waiver authority?
The ATP unit waiver authority is the CG, MDW IAW AR 95-1.
Who is the individual waiver authority for the Pilot in Command requirements?
The individual waiver authority for PC for
Commanders, and Warrant Officers with Skill Qualification Identifiers will be IAW AR 95-1.
When are ACMs required to review the Digital AIRF?
ACMs are required to review the Digital AIRF quarterly and when new information is added.
Newly assigned ACMs shall read all
material in the AIRF and mark themselves green on the Digital AIRF prior to advancement to _____.
RL2
What are your flying hour requirements as a FAC 2 aviator with USAPAT?
Primary Aircraft: 30 hours semi-annually
Additional aircraft: 15 hours semi-annually
Night hours: 1 hours semi-annually
Weather/Hood hour requirements: 4 hours semi-annually.
How many days can elapse before a pilot is considered uncurrent and needs a PFE with an IP or SP?
60
Crewmember will not exceed _____ consecutive months without having completed ACT sustainment training.
15
If Inadvertent IMC is encountered, the PC will ensure:
(1) The aircraft is climbed to and flown at an altitude at or above the MSA.
(2) Special use airspace is avoided.
(3) Contact with ATC is made and an IFR clearance is obtained
In the event that USAPAT aircraft cannot recover to Joint Base Andrews (KADW) the following airports will be
used as USAPAT’s primary alternates:
(1) Baltimore/Washington International (KBWI)
(2) Washington Dulles International (KIAD)
(3) Richmond International (KRIC)
(4) Harrisburg International (KMDT)
When are crew required to get re-briefed by a
MBO and the FMAA.
If the overall risk changes
What is the local flying area for USAPAT?
within the contiguous continental United States
Emergency procedure training (EPT) executed to the ground will only be accomplished at an airfield/airport with:
ATC communications to the ground and with an active fire rescue.
ACMs flight duties are not authorized if hypobaric refresher training has not been completed within ____ years, unless they have an approved extension or a waiver prior to the expiration date.
5
When are life rafts required in the aircraft?
Life rafts sufficient for all persons on
board are required during flights made more than 30 minutes flying time or 100 NM from the nearest shoreline.
When does the duty day start?
Crew duty starts upon reaching the duty location (e.g., FBO, flight planning room, or base operations) where the aircraft is located.
What is considered duty day?
A maximum of 17 hours. This includes 2 hours for preflight, 14 hours of block time, and 1 hour
for post-flight.
Extensions and down time reduction approval limits are:
(a) 1 hour – USAPAT Commander
(b) 2 hours – TAAB Commander
(c) >2 hours – MDW Commander
What are the reserve fuel requirements at USAPAT?
(1) UC-35: 1200 lbs.
(2) C-37: 4000 lbs.
When is a takeoff alternate required?
A takeoff alternate within 300 NM is required when, at the time of departure, the departure
airfield weather is below the landing minimums for the approach to be flown.
